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Pakistan would appear to be an ideal candidate for photovoltaic power generation.

Operators believe favourable relations are necessary for upcoming 3G auction.

Kabul agrees to remove requirement of financial guarantee from exporters.

Affectees term the levy unfair, say they are already paying 10% tax on profits.

Kashf Bank eyes growth amid favourable regulations and untapped market.

Regional markets continue volatile run while KSE closes for Eid holidays.

World Bank report cites price distortions and uncertain policies as main reasons for decline.

Dar took the issue of CSF installment with US State and Treasury Departments during his recent Washington visit.

Agreement in principle for $500m revolving trade financing facility, to be gradually expanded to $1b.

An IT based database system will be installed next month at all the ports to track movement of containers.

Partnership will use the existing network of 105 branches of KASB Bank in 43 cities to source potential transactions.

Minister continues string of meetings with international investors.

He has partnered with one of America’s biggest web-hosting companies.

As subscriber base reaches saturation point, telcos focus on inactive subscriber.

Consultant highlights the tasks to be performed by PQA.

Is engaging local tribes to protect transmission lines, gas pipeline.

The Economist Intelligence Unit praises country’s framework and ease of entry into market.

State Bank of Pakistan received the funds.

The organisation has been without a head since August 24.

Local industrialists say they are willing to invest in the project.

Sahney said that there were hurdles to economic integration which includes high tariff rates.

Supply of vaccines have particularly been affected as imports become expensive.

Average turnover on bourse drops to $29m against $95m earlier.

Workers not paid for two months, given Rs10,000 as an Eid gift.

Cites safety reasons for not allowing LNG terminal in the centre of the port.

New investors enter the business of raising cattle with rural partners.

Officials believe Tehran will not be able to provide all funds.

University will use video link to enable students to take online courses.

Speakers at seminar urge businessmen to ensure quality of their products.

Chamber says increase in tax rates not based on ground realities.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 176 points.

Plans to raise Rs1.5b to repay debt and fund capital expenditures.

Plan aimed at reducing cost of production by two-thirds.

Nawaz to fly to America as finance minister returns.

Under CASA-1000, central Asian states will supply 1,300 megawatts.

Bank’s energy Outlook says country has to step up efforts to address bottlenecks.

Data is the next big thing and the Pakistan market is at the right stage of maturity.

Operator will have a choice to bring third or fourth generation technology.

Government takes steps to avoid controversies, fills key PTA posts.

With the developed world moving towards 4G, many question Pakistan’s adoption of 3G.

Experts suggest government must learn from mistakes made by regional peers.

Local garment industry is not fully prepared to take advantage of duty-free access to the EU market.

Finance minister apprises US businessmen of opportunities.

The undersecretary assures finance minister of all possible help.

Say funds to provide much needed stimulus to exports.

Topline Securities rapid success and entrenched market position.

Project will handle 500 million cubic feet of LNG per day.

Trading volumes drop 34% as investors wait for clarity.

Shah stressed the need of implementation on the project at the earliest to benefit the people of Sindh.

Pakistan alone cannot bear burden of restructuring economy: minister.