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They believe proper housing facilities can reduce crime rate in the country.

Sui Southern Co says decision taken after approval of station owners.

Farmers demand at least Rs5 per kilogramme for their crop.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 88 points.

Cabinet likely to approve gas closure for 4-5 days a week for industries today.

They say the government should review its priorities on gas supply immediately to save the textile industry.

It will take on Apple, Google in market of fun, hip, functional programs built for smartphones, tablets, computers.

The offer was made by Indian industrial tycoon Lakshmi Mittal’s company, brokered through consultant firm in Dubai.

PJMA demanded government to promulgate a mandatory jute packing order as enforced in India, Bangladesh.

TRTA is upgrading service delivery system of government functionaries related to economic sectors.

Ambassador urges enhancing Pak-Swiss Business Council activity.

Federal Excise Duty goal has been lowered for December.

Operators find a way to route calls through local mobile numbers

Textile Institute research wing helps spices manufacturer up its quality standard.

Outstanding liabilities in the energy sector cross Rs444 billion, no solution in sight.

Two incurable diseases plague, threaten local industry: study.

Dutch giant will sell off the ICI chemicals business and focus on its core competency in paints.

Turkey tops the list with 117 companies, Saudi Arabia at third with 40.

Brent North Sea crude for January delivery rose 57 cents to $110.51.

Landmark reform will open $450b industry to global players.

Following the Eurozone crisis the focus has shifted.

Wapda completes 28 per cent work on project which will now cost Rs333b.

Pakistan’s share is still relatively low in total world production.

Sindh Outdoor Advertisers Association has launched a protest campaign.

‘Corporate work routine is geared towards men and their perceived roles’.

Drastic action is required. We are seeing the complete collapse of a highly prestigious organisation.

Spending spree see first-quarter savings of four provinces drop to Rs11.7 billion.

Finance minister stresses on sustainable growth for the nation.

Panellists fail to agree on the best way forward for the economy.

‘Government must pay attention to agriculture improvement’.

Supply level drops to 170 mmcfd against demand of 350 mmcfd.

Benchmark index drops 2.4% during a dull week.

Tremendous response witnessed from local businessmen.

Regulatory body requests ICMAP to develop guidelines.

KCCI writes letters to president and PM to address the power crisis.

Industry leaders say Pakistan cannot compete with India’s economies of scale.

Mills in Sindh were illegally buying sugar cane from Punjab.

3MW plant to be built at Liaquat University Hospital.

Saarc CCI Vice President Tariq Sayeed invited Indian businessmen to visit Pakistan & explore investment opportunities.

Policy’s effectiveness hinges on dynamism coming from the operators.

Cartelisation has become a norm in Pakistan rather than an exception.

KSE members hold meeting to discuss the massive fall in trade volumes and lack of participation.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 185 points.

‘Uninterrupted gas supply only way to overcome shortage’.

This is the first time in five months that the month-on-month increase in inflation slipped below one percent.

The Federal Board of Statistics data reveals import expenses grew to Rs15.9 billion compared to last year.

Reserves witness downward trend since July 30 due to debt repayments.

UAE-based banks plan to expand operation in Pakistan.

Bleak economic outlook, import payments remain top reasons.

ECC fails to take decision on sugar import and audit of fertiliser companies.