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Punjab wants to curtail 650MW to enhance its own share of power supply.

Nationwide shutdown hurt the economy; doubled by property damage.

Move seen as major concession to Pakistan’s demands.

KFC had shut its 60 outlets in 21 cities of Pakistan on Friday in hopes of being spared from public wrath, but failed.

Walmart entered the wholesale retail supply chain in 2009 in an alliance with Bharti Enterprises.

Arch-rivals commence two-day trade talks; discuss cooperation on market access, tariffs.

The new office-bearers will take office on October 1.

APCNGA announced on Wednesday to observe strike on Friday to express protest over the anti-Islamic film.

Experts suggest alternative irrigation systems, techniques to conserve resource.

Pledges to hold meetings regularly to boost bilateral trade, relations.

Exchange documents on defaulters; urge official action.

Former chief economist of World Bank will verify progress of MDGs.

Newly appointed WAPDA chairman directs officers to wrap up projects.

Asks Pakistan to give priority to solving energy crisis.

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 136 points.

Wants to find out whether claims of poverty reduction are correct.

Proposal comes after a sharp increase in cost due to delays.

Hopes to raise Rs152b; each potential taxpayer to pay fixed rate of only Rs40,000.

French development agency provides 25 million euros for dam’s construction.

Only 816 voters took part in the polls out of the total 2,120.

Heavy rains, flash floods stop trade for a week.

Dealers ask govt to take back price review powers from OMCs.

Moot to discuss PTA, avenues for bilateral investment, trade.

Survey shows average basic monthly salary fell by 8.7%.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 71 points.

Conversion of measurement system for gas production and distribution on cards.

Business solutions provider says new generation is more tech savvy.

Meeting between commerce secretaries to be held today in Islamabad.

Researchers found rats exposed to Monsanto's genetically modified corn, weed killer suffered tumors, organ failures.

Britain's Telegraph newspaper swooned that iPhone 5 is "arguably the most beautiful object Apple has ever produced".

Conventional vehicles will still continue to dominate the market until 2030, the body added.

The reserve is said to have between 300 billion and 400 billion cubic feet of gas.

China and Australia ranked second and third at 16.7 percent and 5.3 percent respectively.

Standing committee threatens to move privilege motion against finance, petroleum secretaries.

As LPG prices rise, consumers opt for more readily available fuel.

New Civic equipped with i-MID, compliant with Euro-4 standards.

This will lead to improved incomes and food supplies.

It will take a while before MCC fully capitalises on the deal as the merger was not formalised until June 25 this year

Energy shortage not the topmost constraint faced by companies.

Finnish company sees rapid growth in the sector.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 119 points.

No physical activity started, only 5% of money released.

To target energy, auto, construction and hospitality sectors.

US decision to reimburse $1.19b helps economic managers save some face.

Norwegian company wishes to introduce technology in Pakistan.

Watchdog questions alleged exclusion of non-ICAP students from training.

Dawood Hercules Fertilizers will be sold to Pakarab Fertilizers at an undisclosed price.

Sales of the oil marketing company grew by 40% to Rs177 billion during the outgoing fiscal year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 51 points.

Pakistan, Russia likely to sign MoU next month.