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The rail service, first of its kind, will run daily and simultaneously from Lahore and Karachi.

Comprehensive plans to encourage private investment in Sindh

Earnings deviation is primarily driven by higher taxation and well costs: analysts.

Features include political harmony, ending corruption and low mark-up.

Petroleum secretary said the ministry had been working on a two-pronged strategy for swift import of LNG.

Constitutional amendment to remove retrospective taxation demanded.

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Earnings season makes trading interesting at bourse

With Rs98b outstanding, ministry calls meeting of power companies.

Islamabad, Delhi show interest in developing Turkmenistan gas field.

The decision is applicable to officers of all categories, who were earlier allowed to travel in business class.

Facebook's $5 billion fund-raising target only preliminary, can be increased based on investor interest in company.

Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research will start pilot project in selected districts of Balochistan.

Protest leads to delay in thousands of domestic and international flights.

Wants to meet prime minister to discuss the matter.

‘A sound business idea will attract investment, even in a recession’.

Gas and electricity outages force closures and layoffs.

Cement wing profits double to Rs507 million.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index rises 56 points.

Petitioner contends that as a result of this early statement hoarders made additional income of Rs2.64 billion.

Debt Office suggests withdrawing power subsidies, reforming state enterprises.

Acting MD Basharat Mirza appears to be the frontrunner.

Experts call move an effort to maintain its market share.

CPI stands at 10.1% as prices of almost all commodities rise.

Pakistan has developed viable commercial centres, says US Embassy Commercial Counsellor.

The Pakistan-specific trade package will enter into force after its formal approval by the WTO General Council.

APTMA appreciates ECC decision of letting market forces define cotton prices.

LCCI head says industry already under duress due to the acute energy crisis.

Agriculturalist blames lack of research and government support.

Medical and chemical products among the highest gainers.

With objections declining, bloc likely to open doors for two years

Saudi contract price jumps to record high at $1,028 per ton.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crawled down eight points.

US diplomat says misconceptions about Pakistan fading away.

Govt also finalising secondary public offering of Pakistan Petroleum.

FBR expects to receive Rs130b against target of Rs140b.

Decision comes in face of price drop in local market, expected bumper sugarcane crop.

Possible CNG ban for private cars, industry to get gas on ‘as available’ basis.

Fuel prices rise by up to 6%.

US embassy making efforts to highlight Pakistan’s economic potential, commercial counsellor.

Possibility of incharge front margin on petrol to be increased from Rs2.57 to Rs2.80 per litre.

The company manufactures and markets hydrogen peroxide to cater to demand in local and international markets.

Low mark up rate of 8%, was a reason why no one invests in ZTBL.

Power companies oppose fresh hiring at heavy salaries.

SBP, Islamic Corporation sign MoU to promote trade

Centre will help Pakistani industry adopt global standards.

2% is the meagre growth in volumetric cement sales during July to December
2011.

The company’s urea sales fell 3% to 2.4 million tons, however, 54% surge in urea prices did the trick.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 77 points.

State-owned companies cut prices by Rs10,000 per ton before imposing petroleum levy.