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Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 175 points.

Amount is 16% higher than last year’s.

Both sides have to take steps to give a push to the process.

State asks the federal government to immediately release it Rs1.7 billion.

Finance ministry fails to convene meeting of Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board on the issue.

The Sino-Pak economic corridor will strengthen economic links across the region.

The minister said the national security policy would be announced soon to control terrorism.

Transactions worth Rs171 billion processed in Jan-Mar quarter.

Hewlett Packard in global drive to combat illegal manufacturing, sales.

Fresh currency notes in denominations of Rs10 to Rs100 issued this year was almost double compared to last year.

Brokerage firms maintain bearish view on the fortunes of the banking sector.

Total PARCO acquires operations, including 12% Pak Refinery stake, at $180m.

Petroleum minister assures industry of all fair demands.

Islamabad to import up to a million tons after production was hit badly.

Bank urges government to stop using positions in state enterprises as prizes for political supporters.

The IMF's executive board will formally approve the package for Pakistan sometime in early September.

Benchmark 100-share index gains 201 points.

Blackberry's global market share slipped to 3.7% while Android accounted for nearly 80%, survey suggests.

Document provides answer to Pakistan’s current issues; the problem only lies in lack of implementation.

What lessons learnt to minimise losses to economy, human lives.

PML-N government cannot ride an endless wave of goodwill.

Government could follow Israel and India’s example and attract investment through expatriates.

Simple ways must be followed to save, make efficient spending.

Long-term development decisions must undergo rigorous scientific, technical analysis.

The US auto market returned to pre-crisis levels in July and the slump in European sales seemed to ease.

The company shares closed Friday at $38.50.

PayPal has also been working to let people pay for almost anything with Internet-Age digital wallets.

PFVA signs MoU with UAF for R&D to protect fruit and vegetable industry.

Says initiative will hit revenue collection, cause titanic loss to exchequer.

Wants to expand project throughout Pakistan, fuelling entrepreneurship.

Market gains 615 points on final day to recover losses.

After a year of unusual price drops, traders expect the commodity to reclaim its value.

Unlike earlier, the decisions taken by the ECC will no longer need cabinet approval .

The cost of a billet will increase by Rs4,320, says PSMA spokesperson.

Hashim Sayeed, founder of Pakistan Paper Products, passes away.

Demand expected to pick up after end of monsoon, Ramazan.

Required reconstitution of PTA has resulted in delays.

Index climbs 615 points to close shortened week on a positive note.

Revenues grow by a fourth, results unaccompanied by any payout for the period .

Industries ministry to give details of mill’s income, expenses in ECC meeting.

Traders used unscrupulous methods to sidestep official bodies .

In a policy note, WB also advises country to open borders, reframe transit trade treaty, adopt pro-consumer policies.

Muhammad Arif, the respondent, said the crop had not grown because the seeds had not been sown properly.

TCP received 15 bids, out of which 14 were found responsive in terms of prescribed evaluation criteria.

Former LUMS vice chancellor asks community to develop framework.

Information technology secretary calls for steps to control illegal traffic.

Facility will be part of government’s programme to develop skilled labour.

Poor earning announcements keep bourse on correction path.

Profits decline as company intensifies exploration activities.

Power generation to jump by 110MW after increase.