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‘EU and other major markets give preferential treatment to Dhaka industry’.

OGRA, however, has recommended no change in prices for February.

The loan would cover the rising costs of the hydroelectric power plant.

Few would know that Karachi is the ‘Philanthropic Capital of the World’.

Price elastic demand has resulted in lower standards of production.

Estimated reserves can fuel the country’s power needs for centuries, says the government.

Close pacts with regional countries hold key to economic dominance.

Chinese firm asks for increased payments to resume construction process.

The country lacks a central drug regulatory authority since devolution of the Ministry of Health to provinces.

Indonesia asked to adopt Turkey model where having a past US or UK visa automatically qualifies for visa on arrival.

Hafeez is among graduates for whom jobs are being searched in Middle East.

Receives Rs86.5b in taxes by Jan 26 against target of Rs140b.

Friends Planet tops best charts list of iPhone apps in social networking category.

Finance minister’s visit to the bourse pushes index up 1.6%, volumes to triple figures.

Engro increases market share with help of new plant.

Pakistan will purchase seedless citrus nurseries.

It will help export fruits and vegetables to Sri Lanka.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 76 points.

French ambassador says duty waiver will help develop local economy.

Company to produce 40,000 barrels of diesel per day in 2016.

Net profit falls 8% to Rs4.18b as company posts loss in final quarter of 2011.

Lifeline consumers, fertiliser plants may be offered direct subsidy.

Telecom develops filtering software to block blasphemous pages.

Punjab’s real estate companies offer more affordable units in their gated compounds.

Incentives for for travel agents announced as PIA also reduces some booking charges

Rs9 per kg price hike likely after increase in Saudi contract price.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 66 points.

KESC CEO urges ACCA graduates to reverse brain drain in the country.

LCCI brings up other factors that hamper trade ties including uncooperative officials.

Experts call for adopting international standards to avoid crop wastage.

Company beats market expectation by posting net profit of Rs10.8 billion.

The bank cleaned up its balance sheet, got more capital and is now going after more customers.

Power ministry rejects proposal for including fuel price changes in tariff.

Islamabad asked to seek unilateral trade concessions instead.

LCCI president brings up other obstructions to trade, including uncooperative customs officials and labour shortages.

The country’s second largest oil and gas explorer witnessed an upsurge of 21% in net sales to Rs45.3 billion.

Dealers were legally bound to pay 1% turnover tax, which was neither prudent nor sustainable.

Shafique who has 20 years of experience under his belt was previously head of sales at Nokia Pakistan.

Pakistan has won election for three consecutive terms.

Oil purchase committees being set up despite increase in credit limit from PSO.

Country’s second largest oil, gas explorer witnessed an upsurge of 21% in net sales to Rs45.3 billion.

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources had submitted a summary seeking approval for raising the expenditure limit.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 42 points.

Lack of value chain, traditional methods termed main hurdles.

Proposes hefty increase in gas price, taking it to 90% of petrol rate.

Reddy says Pakistan would also consider proposal to import Indian petroleum products.

Revenue of telecom operators in Pakistan swelled to Rs363 billion in 2011, registering a boost of 5.4%.

Tensions between Iran and the West were also supporting oil prices, analysts said.

Lack of coordination between ministries aggravating energy crisis.

Speakers highlight features of eServices regime for companies.