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Former FBR chief stresses resource mobilisation, privatisation of state units.

FODP calls for redesigning donor, technical assistance programmes.

Tadbir Energy cannot start constructing pipeline until contract is okayed.

Optical fibre network of over 1,037 km to be laid in the southern telecom region.

LHC suspends some clauses of LPG Policy 2013 until next hearing.

Bank’s mission is visiting Pakistan to identify more areas to support programme.

Annual benefits of the project had been estimated at Rs1.68 billion.

Statistics reveal that the govt has also lost Rs80b in revenues due to sale of illicit, non-duty-paid cigarettes.

Investors stay sidelined due to obscurity concerning interim setup.

Dr Ahmad called establishing research strategies that outlined the objectives that had to be achieved.

To offer certified used vehicles for sale over the weekend.

Issues circular warning of punitive action if found in violation.

The program will support Sindh government's efforts to increase school participation and measure student achievement.

The new smartphones would roll out in 155 countries in late April.

National Finance Commission informed that shares have not been released in full.

CCP asks govt to withdraw forthwith tax amnesty for smuggled vehicles.

Conference held for the HR staff of the company.

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 20 points.

Says Islamabad should apply for the scheme in a timely manner.

Total foreign exchange savings of the Thar project are estimated at being close to $50billion

OGRA refuses to allow refinery to start operations before getting NOC.

Summary included diverting supply from Engro’s old plant on Mari gas to Enven .

Organisers cite security issues, political developments as deterrents.

Conference discusses challenges faced by finance professionals.

Government allocated Rs20 million for the promotion of women entrepreneurs, says Dr Sohail.

Monet, Fundamo team up to release mobile money network in Pakistan.

Exports far below potential due to lack of exposure to global markets.

Assures Pakistan of cooperation in qualifying for EU’s GSP Plus.

Says SRO 154 will discourage formal and registered textile units.

Volatility prevails, investors stay sidelined as index sheds 112 points.

Punjab, AJK governments were at loggerheads over the project’s boundaries.

In FY13 to date, the listed textile sector has given 70% price return, outperforming the 30% return of the KSE.

Recommends privatisation of power companies, removal of subsidies.

Says rising salinity and deterioration of water quality will lead to serious problems in the future.

Even if everything goes according to plan, Iranian gas will not flow into Pakistan until January 2015.

Trade deficit shrinks 10% in July-February 2012-13.

Cabinet to decide today as both nations try to resolve price row.

Only three dedicated firms registered with SECP, all of which are dormant.

Ginners in Faisalabad are protesting against new taxes.

SECP to take on responsibility of registering foreigners.

Blue chips drive the market up 350 points, recouping Monday’s losses.

The new bill would better assist the SECP in regulating investments made in the country.

German security equipment supplier eager to gain a foothold in Pakistan.

Company bigwigs discuss their changing roles within organisations.

Says anti-piracy policies can help strengthen the economy as a whole.

Manufacturing grew by 2.7 per cent in January from a year earlier.

Committee lauded the government for fixing flat electricity rates for agricultural tube-wells.

Will also build business centres, model trading house in Multan.

SECP chief stresses the need for increasing company registrations.

Ignores concerns of assemblers and importers, who fear increase in smuggling.