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Research by the State Bank of Pakistan yields some surprising insights.

Terms budget ‘ambitious, risky and fragile’, sees inflation rising and deficit widening.

ECC asks planning ministry to probe and bring facts to light.

Mobilink remains the market leader with 36.75 million customers, while Telenor recorded 31.70 million customers.

Corporate Pakistan is betting on democracy and that is excellent for the country’s long-term stability.

Agriculture university will plant seedless citrus in five districts.

A mix of good and bad news affected performance of auto industry in the year.

Hopes to lower fuel costs and expand operations .

Insurance industry undergoes transformation in recent years.

Optimism over approaching earnings season keeps bears away.

Company says no additional cost Rs18b imposed on consumers.

Remittances show 5.5% growth over previous fiscal year.

The oil marketing giant now has Rs2.1 billion in surplus cash.

As part of the new IMF bailout package, Pakistan needs to expand the tax net and boost revenue collection.

District price control committees and ramazan bazaars to be activated.

Step taken to ensure consistency in reporting net capital balance.

The Nandipur Power project was scheduled to be completed in 2011.

Day time domestic usage rates set to go up to Rs8.59 per unit, night time rates to climb to Rs14.70.

Benchmark KSE-100 index jumps 356 points.

Agreement may boost trade volumes three-fold, say businessmen.

Opportunities abound in the coming investment period.

Tax fears, mistrust of govt keep overseas Pakistanis away from incentive schemes.

As area rattles with gunfire, shopkeepers struggle to keep businesses going.

Shelved Chevron acquisition, improved cash flows attract buyers.

Ex-minister defends decision to take recourse with international lender.

Asks European nations to vote in its favour in the IMF board meeting.

Finance minister predicts ‘bumpy road’ ahead for national economy.

Hazara Express, which is suppose to travel from Karachi to Havelian on Tuesday, has also been cancelled.

NFS&R minister believes biotech crops vital to agriculture’s future.

Launches Emaan Islamic Banking to provide Shariah-compliant solutions.

Third Mango Conference showcases potential in sector.

Two-day summit will discuss local and global trends in microfinance.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 187 points.

Number of visitors to such sites is directly proportional to stock performance.

Will continue to invest in the province, especially in housing schemes.

Set to unveil national broadband highway plan in a month.

Looks for a contractor, believes power cost will drop 50%.

However, final approval to the tariff hike will be given by PM in the next energy committee meeting.

Only 12% of population has access to formal financial services.

With the boost in e-commerce, small businesses will also start selling goods online.

If you are over twenty-five, chances are you are not on Facebook.

Will continue to remain a predominantly urban phenomenon.

If Ufone snaps it up, China Mobile will be dwarfed by its competitors.

High-speed internet will attract investment, increase smartphone usage, boost growth of local IT content.

The bureaucracy is too busy protecting its own interests to protect those of the nation.

Director says despite its rural location the school has managed to achieve a milestone.

IMF deal, premier’s visit to China and lower inflation figures fuel optimism at bourse.

Prices surge as OGDC converts receivables into investments.

Plant will be used to convert waste into electricity and fertiliser.

Directly.me launches its services in Pakistan, along with the rest of the world.