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Government approves Rs165 billion sovereign guarantees for procuring 6.6 million tons from farmers.

World Bank study suggests only only 24 million people hold bank accounts.

FBR expected to quote price to Kuwait-based logistics company Agility for purchase of its software.

Despite levying new taxes, government still dependent on FBR to bridge deficit.

Ordinances aim to collect an additional Rs53 billion through flood surcharge, withdrawal of tax exemptions.

The Civil Aviation Officers Association Pakistan has announced that it will stage a series of protests starting today

Pakistan is expected to sign trade agreements with Kyrgyzstan in coming days.

Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara approached Turkish high-ups, seeking duty exemptions for textile exports from Pakistan

The delegation, led by PLGMEA Chairman Fawad Ijaz Khan, met Collector of Customs (Exports) Ibrahim Vighio.

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan has announced the appointment of Azhar Aslam as the Head of Islamic Banking.

The Abu Dhabi Group has appointed Atif Bajwa as president of the group in Pakistan

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country continued to fall in February.

Bank credit to small and medium enterprises declined from Rs437 billion in 2007 to Rs334 billion by December 2010

The stock market plunged as the bourse felt regional market tremors on the back of concerns of radiation leaks.

The State Bank of Pakistan has extended by one month the deadline for submission of claims for loan write-offs.

SNGPL was bound to resume full supply from March 16.

Govt decides to transfer their assets to the managements in order to give autonomy to state-run units.

The cash-strapped government is all set to approve five new but essential projects costing Rs64 billion.

The current $1.6 billion trade volume between Pakistan and the UK has vast potential to grow further in coming years.

Board of Investment suggests deregulation of power sector.

They will send delegates and facilitate Pakistani enterprises in UAE.

SECP registered 23 companies having foreign investment in February.

Move comes as part of bid to increase paid-up capital.

Zonal Chairman Mohammad Jawed Chinoy has said that over Rs1.5 billion, released by the finance ministry last month.

Monetary gains taking priority over human health: Economy Watch.

Ministry working on several projects to support sector.

Growers complain about shortage of thrashers.

Pilot project already implemented at regional office in Lahore.

Political uncertainty overshadows margin trading system.

Chief executive calls for widening tax base and reducing non-development expenses

All six analysts polled agree that status quo will be maintained again.

Pakistan needs to hire a PR firm and give it the right ammo to change perceptions.

Recent announcements about launching of a share offer in the domestic market could trigger a wave of investment.

Compensation is a fundamental right of the victims' legal heirs but Airblue did not compensate them.

Technology is enabling farmers across China to reach potential buyers.

How former president Musharraf has left the country with a gas shortage.

In the job market, often the employee commits hara kiri by failing to realise the values his employer holds dear.

Implementation could ensure electricity for 70 years.

The newly constituted board of directors of PSM removed the acting CEO Imtiaz A K Lodhi.

Nationwide financial literacy programme to be started: SBP deputy governor.

Autonomous Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to be established.

Foreigners become net sellers as index closes flat.

CNG stations to remain closed for two days a week in Punjab beyond March 15.

The position had fallen vacant after resignation of Imran Ahsan Nyazee.

Calls for easy access to markets, removal of trade hurdles.

Top exporters shift to wheat for better profits.

Figure could touch 18% by end of fiscal year.

KSE-100 falls as investors worry about judiciary, executive showdown.

Distributor to shift to cheaper fuels from costly furnace oil.

Expert says removal of barriers could lower trade deficit.