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PAC Kamra is now offering Takhti 7, an android tablet-computer.

Governor says SME contributions immense, yet overlooked.

Punjab businessmen offer cooperation in developing coal-gasification plants.

Exports of the country’s largest motorcycle manufacturer expected to double in 2012.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 43 points.

Monthly average stands at $1.09 billion for 11 months.

Lower segment leads the way while 1,300cc and above category sales remain stagnant.

Ministry reminds CAA that PSO is the successful bidder.

Sindh finance minister says revenue board to achieve all set targets.

Some minor infrastructure upgrades announced, no major push on developing energy in the province.

Headway largely depends on political willingness.

Bulk of insurance giant’s business has shifted from Karachi to other cities.

Budget seems like a hodge-podge of populism and reformist enthusiasm.

There is no reason why a social project cannot also be a profitable one.

Unless spending is completely decentralised, growth may remain elusive.

Pakistan’s policy managers need to switch their economic theorist.

We need to go back to basics and utilise resources efficiently to bring about change.

End of euro zone means a volatile financial environment for Pakistan.

Rs1b to be spent on setting up Punjab Technology University.

This debt consists of Rs59.844 billion domestic loans and Rs.354.712 billion foreign loans.

The total police budget is Rs61.508 billion. Last year's budget was Rs52.116 billion, later upped to Rs59.324...

Rs40b allocated for 15 special initiatives.

Mastung, Nushki and Ziarat districts will get voice and data services.

Petrol dealers ask for increase in their margins as well.

Transport gets Rs6.2b while IT receives Rs2.4b.

The plant will allow Pakistan to tap new markets for exports.

Industries to get only Rs350m out of Rs250b development budget.

So far $1.6b has been released out of $12.5b promised in 2009.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 2.3% despite positive budget.

The phone is the first to feature PureView technology.

If problems in harvesting process are resolved, yield can be doubled.

Says international cooperation in these areas will mitigate power crisis.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index plummets 159 points.

Says going on strike will not help secure a larger gas quota.

PPP is working on fossil fuels, alternative energy projects simultaneously.

Demand has dropped only 30% despite massive shutdowns: SNGPL.

Asks govt to hire independent consultant to assess its feasibility.

State Bank underscores need for fundamental reforms, particularly in energy sector.

Senator Baloch is a leader of PPP and was a close associate of Benazir Bhutto.

Seek abolition of excise duty, initiation of mega projects.

Officials decide to approach finance ministry.

Announces $100m aid for various development projects.

World Bank arm to invest $500m annually.

Steel-melting units will pay Rs7 per unit of electricity consumed.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index down 28 points.

Consul General says investors can make Malaysia their ‘second home’.

Conversely, petroleum ministry recommends issuance of marketing licences.

Conceived as the ultimate disintermediator, the company serves as little more than a subsidy conduit.

Largest CNG association APCNGA holds protests in federal capital.

Western companies now routinely tailor products or marketing campaigns for the Chinese market.