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Urge government to help agriculture lower its costs of production.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crosses 13,000 points barrier.

Higher interest rates help revenues, lower provisions for bad loans keep balance sheet healthier.

Retail price expected to reach Rs148 per kg.

Talks to be held with Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein and Switzerland in April.

Dispute the amount of bills, want a joint study with federal government.

Company to expand into lucrative refining and exploration business.

New value addition launched with 12 local banks.

Authorities are considering increasing tax rates on registration of new vehicles from July 1st.

Pakistanis were managing textile, sugar, cement and steel concerns and some restaurants in Ethiopia, says Ambassador.

Regulator will contribute to policy, standard-setting work.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 63.5 points.

Says country survives floods, quake and balance of payments crisis.

197 new ACCA graduates join the global body of accountants.

Also considering setting up small hydropower plants.

Inquiry report reveals pilferage as far back as 2006.

Higher international oil prices, bad fiscal discipline blamed for the uptick in CPI.

Firms improving service quality, lowering fares, even forcing state-owned Pakistan Railways to compete for passengers.

India's Minist­er of Extern­al Affair­s SM Krishn­a says Pakist­an is moving in the 'right direct­ion'.

Govt says provinces should share subsidy burden.

70MW supply frees Makran division from power outages.

Lesco had a 99% collection of bills rate and managed a 23% reduction in loss.

OGDC stock swells as companies fail to take delivery.

New management has managed to turn things around, posting a net profit of Rs695 million in 2011.

Gas theft and wastage losses have more than doubled to Rs1.99 billion.

Tri-Star Cable Network issued show cause for denying entry to new players.

Says move is aimed at depriving Bank of Khyber employees of jobs.

Payment delayed as entire properties were not transferred.

Iran offering help in the energy sector lifts mood at KSE.

Still off the required pace to reach the annual target.

Measure likely to result in win-win situation for consumers.

Lifeline users to remain exempt; another rise in prices expected next month.

Says leveling corruption charges against the lease agreement was injustice to the country.

Official Wapda sources said that TBMs were imported from Germany at a cost of around Rs8 billion.

JJVL awarded gas processing contract at 150% higher than market rates.

Pakistani fashion industry gets chance to make inroads into Indian market.

Equipped with state-of-the-art training facilities, it is expected to be completed in next three years.

Use of the DHL logo without its consent made its use fraudulent and deceptive under marketing practices.

Seek transparent audit of millions being contributed every month.

USAID and NTDCL officials hand out certificates of participation.

Industry growing at an average of 30% per year.

Surplus stands at 16% of Rs125b target in first half.

Centre, provinces put their heads together today to reach solution.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crawls down four points.

After posting a loss of Rs86 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 margins improve slightly.

Govt officials rule out possibility of providing subsidy.

Will also provide $250 million for gas pipeline project.

Someday soon, your smartphone will be able to stop you from shutting yourself off from the world.

Dr Asim Hussain says Iran has also agreed to export 80,000 barrels of crude oil per year.

Tells the social network to pay licensing fee or prepare for possible lawsuit.