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The Excise and Taxation Department Sindh recovered a sum of Rs2.5 million as motor vehicle tax during recovery drive.

Lobby blames bike assemblers for delaying outstanding dues.

Projects with capacity of 256MW will be ready by September 2014.

Ali from Quetta scores 94% in ACCA F9 exam held in Dec 2012.

Index surges on optimism over improved chances of economic shake-up.

Board will help develop Islamic financial market and monitor compliance.

SECMC will construct the plant, while KESC will off-take power from it .

Sindh cities experience rapid population growth, lack of reliable infrastructure.

Bureaucratic red tape, uncertain environment drive investors away.

This year sowing is 16% higher than that during the same period of last year, says Dr Khalid Abdullah.

President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Zubair Ahmed Malik appoints new management.

Former MD faces charges of reinstating ‘officials involved in Rs320m oil theft’.

Three orders issued against Takaful company, one against life insurer.

In the five years he led the company, many key indicators showed highest growth.

Chain received great market response encouraging it to increase presence.

Lack of major triggers made for a dullish close to the session.

Move seen as first bid to allow banks to start lending to informal sector.

Lobbyists desist from publicly backing candidates due to fear of reprisals from opponents.

Clocks in at $1,380 as total size of economy falls by Rs600 billion.

When contacted, Petroleum minister declined to comment on the performance of former OGDCL chief.

Oil and Gas Control Cell established to ensure continuous supply of oil and gas during upcoming elections.

FTO Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle recommends FBR to ensure uniform policy of issuance of refunds is followed.

Non-profit global venture firm announces first investment in growing rural energy sector of Pakistan.

WAPDA, G-B government to also resettle the displaced in model form.

Say industries will shut down in four days if power shortage persists.

Unlike last year, date has been fixed to avoid losses and wastage.

Meezan Bank joins with Warid Telecom and Monet to launch system.

Market flirts with new highs before closing lower.

Renowned hotelier steps into residential real estate fray.

Rules will ensure that minority shareholders have a greater say in case of share buybacks .

Govt is scrambling to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to a respectable level.

As election approaches the ATMs of many localities get out of cash.

Parties agree on the diagnosis of the problem, but differ sharply on solutions.

Making life easier for businesses gets a mention in manifestos, but not much detail.

Regional parties emphasise provincial autonomy.

PPP has best revenue collection plan.

Some parties ignore vast swathes of economic management altogether.

For the Pakistani television business to live, most of the news channels must die.

It is commendable that the regulator has taken action against fraudulent companies.

Members of the delegation were very impressed by the resilience and economic potential of this country.

Bulk of mango exports are handled by private, global airlines.

KSE managing director says growth in agriculture likely to slow down after Pakistan joins IMF programme.

Even though 3G licence is yet to be auctioned, Telenor is upgrading its network.

Price in Malaysian market falls from $1,250 to $875 per ton.

Initial losses were covered by gains later in the week.

With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.

Only the most concerted, sincerest effort will enable Pakistan to overcome economic, educational, health challenges.

Marketing firms say prices have come down 30% since Feb.

Production drops 12.8% on fears of rain damage, high input prices.

Launches survey on introducing Rs200, Rs2,000 and Rs10,000 notes.