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CNG Association to testify against Petroleum Ministry in Supreme Court.

"Increase in support price will have a deep impact in reviving economic plight of the farmers,” says Tareen.

Almost half of ACCA students received a pay raise in the preceding 12 months.

Two-tier plan promises 40% increase in per acre yield.

Say they are incurring Rs20 per kg loss on sales after reduction.

People who benefit most from price cut are more affluent than average household.

Cattle farmers talk about potential and risks in the business.

Results announcement, sector-specific news, lesser investor interest before Eid keep market volatile.

CNG slashed by over Rs30 effective immediately; court told 2008 agreement to be scrapped.

Nose-diving other income diluted profitability from core operations.

Quarterly results, however, paint a dismal picture.

Refuse to supply sugarcane to mills till it is increased.

Chairman says establishing standards will generate confidence.

Industry says it has not been compensated for previous suspensions۔

Increased profitability is on account of higher gross level profitability and restricted ‘other operating expenses’.

Robust growth stems from a billion rupees increase in revenue, cost-cutting.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 53 points.

Says new income tax computation system violates Constitution.

Board of directors also reviewed oil marketing giant’s financial performance۔

Sui gas company vetting draft of MoU prepared by US firm.

Captain Junaid Yunus appointed managing director.

Deal includes upgrade of refining units, power generation capability.

World Bank, WAPDA discuss cooperation in water, power projects.

Growth comes on back of lower provisioning expenses, higher dividends from associates.

Profits swelled 4.5 times to Rs1.44b from Rs318m, during first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Conditions precedent to completion of deal have finally been fulfilled.

Stresses importance of environmental standards, project timelines.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 12 points.

National carrier’s threat to cease private venture’s operation works as payments start flowing in.

Wants to link it with price of Brent crude, along lines of IP gas pipeline project.

Pakistan, Iran to sign $250m loan agreement next month.

PM Ashraf also appointed Captain Junaid Younus as Managing Director (MD) PIA.

The court in The Hague ordered Apple to pay legal costs of around 324,000 euros ($421,000) to Samsung

Declining revenues, squeezed margins leave earnings suppressed.

Company announces first interim dividend of Rs1.75 per share.

Dealers want price cut to match with rates in other countries.

Acknowledges Faisalabad contribution to national growth.

Australian trade commissioner says Pakistan should import technology.

Investors to get access to pooled investments.

Legislators want swift completion of work in their constituencies.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises five points.

Between populist spending and institution-building, politicians always pick former.

Possibility of reducing age limit for imported used cars to be reviewed.

This will generate funds, meet entire cost of Diamer Bhasha Dam.

"If you continue to add to the sanctions, we will stop our oil exports to the world," Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi...

The new phase is reportedly going to be largest in DHA

German government and multinationals to help train workers for modern industries.

BoK CEO Mustafa says that BoK’s total deposits as of September 30, 2012 depicts 46% growth compared to September...

Fertiliser manufacturer announces cash dividend of Rs2.5 per share, taking total payout to Rs10.5.

Chinese, Pakistan central banks sign deal for investment in Beijing’s debt market.