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Industry, revenue officials meet to resolve sales tax dispute.

Cargo ship carrying 60,000 tons of Australian canola docks at Port Qasim.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 106 points.

Matter will come up for discussion in JMC meeting beginning today.

Leaves the benchmark discount rate unchanged at 12%.

Iran tells tankers to turn transponders off, obfuscate monitors as it tries to keep its sanctioned oil lines afloat.

The cabinet division had moved a summary consisting of three names for the post and Gilani had appointed Khan.

Pakistan's energy mix has changed in recent years from mostly hydro to thermal.

Money will also be used to rehabilitate livelihood in strife-torn areas.

Consul General Hassan Darvishvand hopes the accord will be signed soon.

12% shares of 59 State Owned Entities (SOEs) have been distributed free of cost among 236,306 employees.

The Indian government provided INR970 million in subsidy during April to December 2011 to keep prices stable.

Premature mortality, health issues, cause largest share of losses.

PSO says it provided 40,000 litres of high-speed diesel for rescue work in Giyari sector.

Upfront tariff for coal power plants may be finalised next month.

Oracle Coalfields to supply KESC 300MW initially.

Naeem Malik is among two other candidates in the running.

Subsidy may be footed by govt, or passed on to other consumers.

Participating countries expected to sign accord by next month.

Biggest chunk of Rs1.12 trillion swallowed by power sector.

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 123 points.

More than 150 business-to-business meetings expected during four-day fair.

Broadband service providers Qubee, Wi-Tribe lead the pack in terms of followers on social media channels.

Commerce minister of both countries hold meeting in New Delhi.

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Growers asked to adopt modern techniques.

Balochistan CM approved a Rs1.8 billion budget for the project for next year and a revised recruitment committee.

Decisions taken during National Energy Conference enforced.

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 86 points.

Inclusion to increase visibility for global investors: analyst.

Industry opposes import, says stocks are sufficient.

Pakistan, India and Afghanistan to meet next week to finalise transit fee.

This comes despite unclear fate of company’s investment in Yemen.

Honda resumes production in March after three months.

Structural problems to restrict growth to 3.6% against target of 4%.

Balochistan receiving only 700 megawatts (MW) of electricity against its requirement of 1400MW.

We can serve as a bridge for Pakistani businessmen, says chairman of the Iziad Businessmen Association, Izmir.

The third quarter of the financial year has proved to be lean, with oil consumption falling 10%, adds the note.

About $9.73b was received in first nine months of FY12.

International buyers cancel contracts, local factory owners look for exit.

Allows free wheat movement within and outside province.

Global hiring process linked to carrier’s ambitious growth plans in Asia.

Company plans to make $100m investment in joint venture.

Second largest cigarette maker fined Rs5,000.

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes 38 points up.

Transaction size expected to be around Rs6.0b to Rs7.5b: analyst.

Shaikh predicts 4% economic growth this year.

Govt bodies and ministries ask for more funds; send demands for review.

Balochistan Chief Minister says they thwarted foreign pressure to sell project; interests of Balochistan protected.

Transporters to remain on strike for indefinite period if petrol prices are not reduced.