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Abu Dhabi, Beijing link loans with Etisalat dispute resolution, Safe City project approval.

Tuwairqi Steel to use latest ‘direct reduced iron’ technology.

Tehran may enhance supply if deal goes through; US pressure may sabotage proposal.

Differences over calculation of production cost deepen.

Loans are part of life and can be utilised efficiently.

A picture of how central banks manage money supply.

Let us learn from the global financial crisis to tweak new instruments.

Pakistan’s jewellers also target India market with cheaper products.

It might not offer better returns but it does offer greater security.

The mediation centre has been established to help private sector companies to resolve disputes quickly and easily.

UASC sets up Pakistani subsidiary and launches direct service from Karachi.

Country manager says high tax impedes growth of PC sales.

Indian exporters to visit Pakistan soon to participate in India Expo.

A report on tax affairs of parliamentarians has spurred doubts on security issues in database system.

Volumes drop 43% as investors choose a wait-and-see approach.

Petroleum ministry investigates companies suspected to be in breach of fuel supply contract to power sector.

ADB report says shortage of skilled labour hinders investment.

Petroleum ministry invites foreign oil firms to invest in Pakistan.

Decision is not final and govt has to submit daily report of activities.

Mills dismiss the charge, say they reject cane on quality grounds.

Pakistan tractor sector looking forward to trade liberalisation.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 39 points.

‘CCP has taken punitive action against cartelisation in Pakistan’.

PTA signs pact to address transparency concerns.

ECC criticises firm for ignoring local exploration activities and expanding abroad.

Despite low interest rates, investors unwilling to invest ahead of elections, say analysts.

The proposed price hike aims to pass a Rs200 billion burden onto consumers.

Propose formation of a committee to probe tax evasion by media houses in retaliation.

USAID assistance will allow Pakistan to modernise its policy formulation by improving research-based policy analysis.

Discuss strategic guidance, financial systems and technology.

Company has already worked on projects in the Gulf country.

Include customs matters, quality control and trade grievances.

Lahore High Court bars regulator from any ‘coercive’ move.

Indian businessmen hope $10b target can be reached in few years.

Market regains some more ground amid lower volumes.

Farmers say meeting remains inconclusive, threaten to physically block imports.

Operating and compression cost included in new price, margin slashed.

Survey shows average monthly household expenditure is Rs18,930.

Political implications of another deal weigh heavily on decision makers.

Deal aims to provide easy access to finance to entrepreneurs.

USAID, 12 local NGOs sign agreement to launch agribusiness project.

Trading between the govt and private sector, GGIP loses its shine.

SDPI’s annual conference focuses on sustainable development.

Both sides to form committee to look into issues hampering open trade.

Investors on sidelines ahead of monetary policy announcement.

Survey shows companies increasingly giving away money in philanthropy.

Data suggests exports continue to increase while imports decline.

OGRA receives over 40 NOCs for licences to new filling stations.

Truckers claim to be stopped at every stop from Punjab to Sindh.

As Pakistan’s country director, Farrukh will also serve as the CEO.