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Pakistan is now relying on Iran to fully finance the project.

Law and order, cost of terrorism and corruption eat away previous gains.

Finance ministry complains about FBR’s failure to meet targets, but it is complicit by not forcing FBR to improve.

Latest machinery will increase productivity and incomes.

Market is lifted by stocks with high capitalisation and low trading.

The EU recognises that trade is a powerful engine for economic prosperity and democratic strength.

Say zero-rated import of chicken products led to closure of state-of-the-art units.

Dar visits Customs House for first official visit since 1999.

Lack of sanitary facilities bars mangoes from entering America.

PPRA rules at crossroads with deadlines for hiring PTA chief, 3G auction.

Waives penalties, additional GST, allows sector to file returns on quarterly basis.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 83.8 points.

Tuesday's announcement marks the end of Nokia's days as a phone manufacturer.

The Nokia deal thrusts Microsoft deeper into the hotly contested mobile phone market.

Bakhtawari lauded the services of Yasmin Qureshi and appreciated the support of UK for grant of GSP plus to Pakistan.

Officials claim the plant is a top priority for the government.

Deposits surge to Rs30 billion by the end of June.

Chairman should be hired before 3G licence auction, says Chief justice.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 436.17 points.

CPI rises 8.55% despite excluding 96% increase in power tariffs.

Airblue in distress as employees strike after management’s hasty proposals.

Provisional results show revenue collection jumps 17% but falls short of monthly target by Rs14 billion .

Company’s exploration efforts increase available fuel supply/

FIA is now looking to arrest director to commerce minister, Farhan Junejo.

It is a well-known maxim that certainty and not quantum of penalty, is more effective.

Blame low prices, absence of market and lack of government support.

Sale of illicit cigarettes has increased over 60% in five years.

Euromonitor and FBR officials say market is flooded with smuggled, non-duty paid brands in absence of law enforcement.

Effect goes beyond the industry itself and is more than just financial in nature.

Full impact of hike passed on to consumers of all petroleum products apart from HSD.

Minister says uninterrupted electricity supply to industries key tfo progress.

CEO Zeeshan Akhtar’s focus on quality makes company a big name.

“Train The Trainer” programme will be held in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore on September 2, 3 and 4 respectively.

Pakistani products to gain greater access to Indonesian markets.

Reduced risks, high profits encourage investors to invest in a big way.

Government provides a subsidy of Rs1.07 per litre in the price of high speed diesel.

Companies coming up with cheap internet packages for survival, dominance.

KSE 100-share index shed 2.4% in the week to close at 22,160.85 points.

The department claims it has earned Rs670 million more as compared to the corresponding period the previous year.

The regulatory body said it was misquoted by the press.

SSGC board raises objections on award of import contract.

Reversal of provisions, higher non-core income leave the bank Rs1 billion richer.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 54 points.

18mmscfd of gas, 1,550 barrels of condensate flow during testing.

Experts suggest it is high time to carry out a focused study on shale gas and oil prospectivity.

ECC to decide on flag carrier’s request in upcoming meeting.

Fluctuations in international market putting pressure on local prices.

Accumulated losses of the airline amount to over Rs160 billion.

Project aims to facilitate SMEs reduce consumption and pollutant load.

Operational efficiency pulls expenses down considerably, enhancing the bottom-line.