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Analysts cite used car imports, discontinuation of some models.

Benchmark KSE-100 index dips 150 points.

In the absence of representative bodies, workers silently exploited in Punjab.

Kuwait company’s subsidiary will invest $3.3m in phase-I.

Geopolitical location makes the country perfect to tap Central Asia: Hiratsuka.

In general, my experience of customer services is mixed and, at certain places, favourable to the public sector.

The Express Media Group is looking to hire a full-time senior web developer in Karachi for online expansion.

For the last ten years Haroon has been working for the UK’s Department for International Development.

They protest hiring of a private company for oil transport.

Achieves 92% of oil, 100% of gas production target in first quarter of FY13.

Pakistan described as the best place to do textile business.

Says pipeline will help Pakistan resolve energy crisis.

Demand rises only 2.8% as industry runs at 69% capacity.

Benchm­ark KSE-100 index jumps 92 points.

Treet Corporation’s term certificates commence trading on all three major stock exchanges.

Kabul says Islamabad restricts movement of Afghan cargo to Peshawar.

Stock has rallied 91% since January as investors see revenue streams diversifying.

Economists say declining imports suggest imbalances, economic slowdown.

"Government is making every possible effort to make Pakistan an attractive investment destination," says Zardari.

The official said that first draw of the student bond will be held on February 15, 2013.

Manufacturers seek to collaborate with international companies

Overseas Pakistanis send $3.599b in July-Sept 2012.

Govt asked to pay attention to domestic trade as well.

Pharma sector should look into Sri Lankan industrial park.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 66 points.

Automakers blame imports of used cars for the decline

Aim to construct 25,000 housing units to be sold at Rs600,000 per unit.

Enquiry committee report states importer likely concealed the rejection of the consignment by Bahrain’s authorities.

Power ministry disallows establishment, saying all future power plants should be coal-based.

PSO is seekin­g up to 845,000 tons of oil produc­ts for delive­ry from Novemb­er 2012 to Februa­ry 2013.

Products can help boost productivity, efficiency; impact economy.

It makes city’s social uplift one of the top priorities

Production dropped by 30% due to energy shortfall last year.

Unprocessed stones imported from Pakistan are re-exported after value addition.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 36 points.

Chinese interested in mining, marble, energy and chemical businesses.

Says investment in Pakistan will fetch rich dividends for those interested.

Outlines policy measures to enhance financial inclusion

Sensitive list under the SAFTA agreement will also be reduced to 100 items by 2017.

WB team visited the IWCCI and met with its founder president Samina Fazil, former vice president and other members.

During the conference, businessmen will brief delegates on socio-economic and developmental activities.

Will curb malpractices in supply chain, ensure food quality

Reduced Indian exports may affect cotton prices in Pakistan.

Industries suffer losses due to varying costs of production: FCCI.

Visitors meet business community, government and trade officials.

Average bilateral trade between Pakistan and Italy stood around $1.2 billion from 2009-2011

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 102 points.

Offers research and development facilities to handmade carpet manufacturers.

Index defines and measures governance risks of firms in the country.

Award of construction contracts for the pipeline to begin soon, says ISGS MD.