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Agriculture production to drop 25% by 2050 due to water shortage.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 41 points.

Govt asked to revive project after ADB refused funds for Bhasha Dam.

Punjab taxi scheme helps country’s largest assembler move from making millions to billions.

On the back of high oil prices, depleting forex reserves and debt servicing.

Pakistan and Iran to meet next month to finalise deal on laying Pakistan’s portion.

Both countries will reach accord next month, US team arriving.

Court bans sales in South Korea of Apple's iPhone 4 and iPad 2, as well as Samsung's Galaxy S and Galaxy SII.

PAC directs commerce ministry to draft a new auto policy within 15 days.

Delay in rains, water shortage blamed for the insect attack.

KCCI backs the decision, LCCI calls for increased vigilance.

Govt suspended cellular services after receiving terror alert.

Abu Dhabi Group bank to issue Term Finance Certificates worth Rs5 billion.

In line with growth strategy, 1,104MW will be added to national grid in fiscal 2013.

High Court directs Ministry of Defence to issue licence to airline.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index rises 80 points.

According to petition, NEPRA will allow KESC to increase 27paisa/unit in power tariffs under monthly fuel adjustments.

Current distribution of ministerial responsibilities does not suit evolution of nation’s energy needs.

Aims to mitigate flood impact, store water for future needs.

Asian shares rose and the euro hit a seven-week high on Thursday.

‘Rebuilding provides an opportunity for construction firms to clinch deals’.

‘Production of diesel is much cheaper than generating electricity from gas.

National Bank, United Bank to get full banking licence from Delhi.

Job opportunities grow as consumption patterns shift to processed food.

In Lahore, investing in gold is no longer a lucrative long-term strategy.

Almost half of part-qualified students are satisfied with their income: survey.

Company needs to import parts from across the border to meet Euro II standards.

Hot water treatment facility opens up new export markets for Pakistan.

At best, a mild recession and stagnant growth awaits the eurozone, says report.

Apple's stock began a steady rise late last week and hit a new high of $665.15 a share.

Iran's growing interest in its neighbour Armenia comes at a time of rising international isolation for Tehran.

Oil turned higher in Asia on tight North Sea crude supply and Middle East tensions.

FTSEurofirst 300 was up 3.69 points, or 0.3 percent, at 1,108.55.

Companies are adapting the technology to gain competitive advantage.

The problem of uncontrollable inflation needs a revisit and directed measures.

Businessmen demand licensed weapons for their defence.

The challenge is to create a sustainable system wherein everyone is food-secure.

Even as the sector gains popularity, awareness about its workings has yet to grow.

Hidden expenses drive up the costs of doing business, diminishing competitiveness.

Budgets of almost all heads overshot by a distance.

Cost of 20kg bag goes up by Rs25 after rise in wheat price.

Say they were not consulted, production schedule disturbed.

This has been done to give bikers who make the largest segment of the company’s customer base a feeling of respect.

Company delays import of two oil cargoes.

Govt plans to meet growing energy needs by higher exploration.

Volumes and foreign inflows jump sharply during shortened trading week.

Chinese importers will visit Pakistan next week to purchase 100 tons of the fruit.

Will turn into a company limited by shares, rather than guarantee.

Distribution company seeks to recover arrears of Rs136.9 million.

Dual-sim phone priced in the same range as Nokia Asha series.