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Shipments pick up pace after free trade accord with Beijing.

Pak Railways’ revenue share in train service cut from 88% occupancy to 65%.

Report cites IMF loan repayments, dollar weakness and lack of foreign loans.

It is unfair now to the people who paid for the conversion, to suddenly find that there is no more CNG.

It was decided that the agreement reached will be applicable to fresh import and export containers from February 6.

University of Agriculture Faisalabad to launch satellite campuses to cater to growing demand for agri-education.

Fertiliser and pesticide companies may have created hurdles in its adoption.

Companies want to set up industries in Karachi.

Loans given by poverty alleviation fund rise Rs2.6b to Rs14b.

Conflict between the company, coal supplier results in closure of power unit.

Country needs consistent policies for consistent growth of the industry: PAAPAM.

Share of short-term debt with a maturity period of less than a year has increased to 54.2% of total domestic debt.

The grid station will be shared jointly by KESC and AKHMCF.

Software helps importers, exporters in filing shipping documents.

Demand may have increased 30-35% in January alone.

Stellar oil production, favourable oil and gas prices, depreciation of rupee contribute to astounding performance.

Higher international call rates expected to boost revenues.

Earlier, the levy was rejected twice by the Lahore High Court.

Local demand increases, but exports lag behind.

Apex court also adjourns LPG quota allocation proceedings.

Prime minister’s directives remain unimplemented; project hits roadblocks.

Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act violated for fifth year in a row.

Lack of progress in multilateral trade negotiations within the WTO framework is also a factor that encourages RTAs.

Most Pakistanis approve of it, the only problem is finding the perfect time.

To achieve economic independence, Pakistan must look at all markets, be they Muslim or non-Muslim.

Maximising regional trade potential could lead to a restricted global presence.

Signing a trade agreement or just good intentions alone will not get the job done.

KCCI announces support, asks govt to resolve situation immediately.

Impressive growth likely to continue but regulation has to keep up.

NIP to set up two industrial estates in and near Karachi.

Plans to use part of receipts to clear unpaid bills for power import.

Cabinet’s go ahead and waiver of PPRA rules clears way for award of contract.

Investors cast aside political tension and participate actively in the market.

In August 2012, PTCL was allowed to acquire 100% shareholding of Rozgar Microfinance Bank Limited by the SBP.

In wake of Baldia incident, 150 companies participate.

Textile exporters fear big losses, cancellation of orders.

SBP deputy chief calls for building an inclusive, stable financial sector.

Significant progress on Diamer Bhasha Dam to be seen in coming days.

Index closes at 17,266 points, highest in history.

Recruitment suspended by election commission till further notice.

Institute of Capital Markets to increase number of certifications offered.

Investors betting on inflated results in post-ICH quarter: analysts.

Raises chances of increase in interest rate to control climbing prices.

The business corporations in China had expressed keen interest in establishing power plants in Pakistan, says Afridi.

Given favourable conditions exist in Karachi: KSE MD.

Market gains 33 points in mixed session.

Fertiliser producer manages to double revenues, announces Rs2 per share dividend.

China Three Gorges Corporation is working on 720MW Karot power project, for now.

Train service is currently suspended as dues of private operator pile up.

Annual report warns of struct­ural proble­ms in energy sector, public sector enterp­rises and fiscal mechan­ism.