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KSE’s 100-share index gains 91 points to end at 12,496.

TCC’s study was the largest single FDI in Pakistan’s history.

Decision taken in protest against torching of oil tankers.

Survey attributes donor’s reluctance to slow pace of project.

Also offers to finance the cost of pipeline construction.

Committee unable to come up with a mechanism to reduce petrol rates.

APTMA Punjab chapter President says the industry experience unannounced eight to ten hours of load shedding a day.

Zong, Cybernet join hands to provide services including dedicated voice service to their customers.

Crucial review in June as country makes efforts to be upgraded.

Procurement of the aircraft would save PIA $2 million in rentals every year.

Reserves held by the State Bank fell to $12.29 billion from $12.32 billion a week earlier.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 93 points.

Traders on both sides impatiently await trade liberalisation.

Say there can be no economic growth without free travel.

Overall profits outstrip market expectations, foods and fertiliser top earnings.

Tarin says UK, China and Malaysia have adopted the same model.

Seeks increased gas supply regular payments; could lead to tariff cut.

Province reaps the rewards of getting the right to collect tax on services.

Fertiliser companies blame urea dealers for black market, say if provided gas, a urea bag can be produced at Rs1,300.

The transfer of ownership will help PIA save about $2 million monthly rentals.

Uncertainties over global economic growth, particularly Europe's fiscal woes, dragged on foreign investment in China.

EOBI collected Rs868 million in contributions from registered employers, employees during in January.

Foreign investment totalled $1.24 billion in the same period last fiscal year.

Ask govt to equally distribute gas and power among provinces.

Investors also express interest in infrastructure projects.

Assessment mission to arrive early next month.

Absence of a value chain hinders evelopment, say experts.

New chairman takes charge, orders action against non performing personnel.

WTO General Council approves trade concessions for Pakistan.

The introduction of different classes boosts occupancy to 70%.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 49 points.

Corporate farming acceptable only when it does not harm small growers.

PPL to launch exploratory venture in Iraq; government works on new refinery policy.

The team will gather knowledge on opportunities available for investment, joint ventures.

Ex-envoy says responsibility now lay with manufacturing sector and that the EU and WTO’s gesture must be reciprocated.

Banks allegedly colluded to charge customers uniform ATM charges.

Exports remain flat while imports rise in double digits in July-January.

Increase from Rs60 to Rs100 for domestic, international passengers.

Dealers demand removal of Petroleum Development Levy.

On a quarterly basis, Allied Bank profits dropped 9% to Rs2.46 billion during Oct to December 2011.

Index gains 12 points despite being up 100 points in early trade

Company seeks cooperation in research and manpower.

Both sides close to pacts on easier bank opening and visa policies.

USAID working on a plan to add 1,000MW to the system, supports subsidy for lifeline consumers only.

Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma says strong trade relations will improve diplomatic ties as well.

Joint chamber chief suggests transit trade through the state.

This year, 2,344 exhibitors from 51 countries displayed their products from January 29 to February 1 at the ISPO show.

Oracle Coalfields reveals plans for open pit coal mining.

Bombay Chamber chief calls for unrestricted phone services .

Domestic automakers confident about taking on Indian competition.