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Hand-knotted carpets will be put up for display at the exhibition.

It has invested in alternative energy, infrastructure in Pakistan.

Cuts growth estimates for Asia, says boom period almost over

Around 17 post offices offer Electronic Money Order service in 11 cities.

Amber Road Trading Company to connect South Asia with Latin America.

Existing, new power projects to be designed as per Thar coal specifications.

NEPRA cuts rate by 5 paisa to adjust for changes in fuel price.

Becomes second stock market to breach previous record since global financial crisis.

Prime Minister directs Ministry of Finance to provide sovereign guarantee to SECMC.

The market breached the previous record of 15,676 points – achieved on April 18, 2008.

“It is not just the number of jobs, it is also what people do,” says Martin Rama.

"The industrial sector had shown reasonable growth during the last two years," says Kaira.

They need money to meet orders for New Year, Christmas.

Shuts down one unit; issues Environment Protection Order to another.

Unilever, NRSP to help these people set up shops.

Investment in R&D can address food security issues in South Asia.

MoU to strengthen Islamic finance sector in developing countries.

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 88 points.

Discussion continued for four hours, but concluded without a final decision.

Survey highlights strong opposition among businesses to opening up of economy.

Government considering investing in shale gas field in US.

MoUs signed for rehabilitating Pak Steel, railways.

"Business community was the largest stakeholder in the economy," says Zahid Aslam.

Textile exporters losing internationally due to recession, tough competition.

REAP to explore new markets in order to enhance basmati exports.

16 companies shown the exit over low market capitalisation.

Number of contracts, active brokers, investor accounts also hit record.

Entrepreneur for enhancing efficiency of govt departments

Present mechanism benefitting the big players, small growers stay deprived.

Benchmark KSE-100 index up 115 points.

Suggests settlement with 4Gas to push ahead with the project.

Buyers from at least 70 countries coming to visit flagship fair.

Wish to be ‘saved’ from competition; seek more frequent price revisions.

In August, the State Bank of Pakistan has already cut the interest rate by a huge 150 basis points to 10.5%.

Airline’s spokesperson confirms carriers continue to fly to EU stations.

LPG prices may hike by as much as Rs14,500 per tonne following the increase in global benchmark Saudi CP for October.

The old culture of customer-centric banking needs to be revived.

Crops that fulfill advanced dietary needs are the future of agriculture.

It is an alternative investment class, provides huge opportunities.

Sector not been able to establish a name for itself, like other food products have.

Amnesty schemes come across as a reward for people who have evaded the system and a disincentive for honest taxpayers.

Opportunities in the sector can provide the base to build a sustainable economy.

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry sets aside Rs1.2 million for deserving, brilliant students.

Islamic insurance companies achieving 12% growth annually.

Additionally, due to present shortage, prices increase 40% for vegetables.

LCCI’s newly elected senior management spells out priorities.

Era of full-service ad agencies over, as margins continue to squeeze day by day.

Shareholders voice concerns over govt’s lenient import policy at Indus Motor AGM.

Bourse remained mostly in red the entire week, clawing back up on Friday over positive sector-specific news.

Lenders are reluctant to give loans in absence of sovereign guarantee.