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Traders expect volumes to normalise in next tender.

Dubai-based airline expects to double operations from Peshawar.

Three tax decisions withdrawn in less than four months.

Transmission lines to send electricity via Amritsar to Lahore.

17,448 branchless banking agents throughout the country made 15.867 million transactions.

Minister says supply will be upgraded to five days a week once new gas finds are in place.

Iran’s Energy Minister Majid Namjou says by next 3 years electricity exports to Pakistan increase by 1,000...

Urge the govt to start buying refined sugar to increase liquidity.

A new problem in the agricultural sector as farmers clamour for smooth supply of fertiliser at affordable prices.

It is the worst performing of all major Asian currencies.

Statistics show that 43,000 employers are trying to fill 80,000 vacancies.

Imtiaz Super Market seeks backward integration to cut out the middle men.

Local manufacturers believe they have an edge when it comes to quality.

Small players facing bankruptcy, Petroleum minister says.

Some experts believe the middle class may be more than 30%.

Students trained to counsel others about careers, career assessments, job searching methods, entrepreneurship.

The target clientele are going to be from Gulshan, New Karachi and Nazimabad.

Dutch ambassador says country needs to work on fixing negative perception.

Labour department providing interest free loans to eliminate bonded and child labour and worker exploitation.

9,000 linesmen across the country will be imparted training over 3 years.

A special committee meeting will be held on Nov 23 to discuss industry concerns.

Credit the force with controlling target killing and extortion in Karachi.

Work on oil and gas exploration projects like Kunner-Pasakhi and Uch-II may be affected.

Fertiliser being sold at Rs2,100 against actual price of Rs1,600 per bag.

Index remains range-bound due to lack of triggers.

Highlights efforts to stabilise currency exchange rate, curtail fiscal deficit, spur investment.

Pakistan to hold sessions after three years, reports to come under review.

The GIDCB and Petroleum levy will save burden of Sui companies consumer costs to be borne by general public.

Gul was selected for her BLISS venture aimed at educating poor girls.

Sector witnessed 28% jump in earnings despite rise in input costs.

Financial trouble and low student admission plague the premier textile school.

Investors avoided taking fresh positions ahead of the weekend.

Say 30% of processing units have already closed down in the city.

Centre and provinces will put heads together to reach a decision.

Government considering banning the use of gas in private vehicles.

Says mineral rules have been violated, Balochistan rejects accusations.

As many as ten bidders express interest in National Power Company.

Foreign portfolio investment fell 200.8% with outflows of $102.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011-12.

Reserves held by SBP fell marginally to $13.27 billion compared with $13.28 billion the previous week.

High interest rate and shortage of gas blamed for declining textile industry.

Company remains committed to opening largest such facility in Pakistan.

Secretary suggests reducing price difference between CNG and other fuels.

Minister sees urea prices coming down by Rs400 as a result of the levy.

Investors book profits over fears of European debt crisis spreading to US banks.

Petroleum minister says he recommended only three candidates.

Labour-intensive industry demands priority in energy supply.

Says hoarding denies the full benefit of fall in prices to consumers.

Experts discuss risks, talent management and technologies.

Fresh graduates should not fear failure or family pressure.

Diplomat sees huge potential for mutual cooperation in diverse fields.