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Govt appoints second chairman on a temporary basis in less than a month.

After shedding 75 points, KSE’s 100-share index closes up 18 points.

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation first on the list.

Officials promoted on three-month probation: MD.

Exhibitors offer fuel compliant with EU low-emission standards.

The budget is subjec­t to Congre­ss' approv­al with $800 millio­n PCCF, and $2.4 bn for State Depart­ment...

SBP has transformed into a different entity, more independent in spirit, unlikely to be cowed — at least in analysis.

Sharma will be leaving for Lahore to hold trade talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Makhdoom Amin Fahim.

Tough times never last, but tough people do: Robert Schuller.

India and Bangladesh are also facing acute electricity shortfall.

Lal Qila plans to establish franchises all over the world.

An Islamic banking ordinance must be promulgated if this sector is to thrive.

It is not all doom and gloom, if we know where to look.

hopes high for a major improvement in garment sales after World Trade Organization approved unprecedented waivers.

Report states budget deficit was understated by Rs532 billion.

Authorities receive $1.2b in six months, 67% higher than previous year.

Munter says US government is assisting Pakistan achieve internationally required standards in fruits, agriculture.

‘Made in Pakistan Show’ to be organised in India soon.

Economists seemed somewhat cheerier than journalists, but it was largely depressing all around.

The site was restored late on Saturday night.

Volumes shoot up by 85% as KSE-100 climbs 2.1%.

Currently, Sindh Agriculture Department fixes support prices, but farmers complain they rarely get that price.

Committee to be formed that will draft constitution for the body.

Rising local output may deflate LPG prices further.

Islamabad wants the option of a review after three years, instead of ten.

Overseas Pakistanis sent home $7.4b from July to January.

Pakistani officials say India dragging its feet over NTBs.

Honda production at a standstill for second straight month.

Provinces agree to federal government collecting royalty.

Smuggling continues to be a drain on potential earnings.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crawls up 18 points.

Project team seeking Rs5b, with immediate release of Rs2b.

President Zardari calls for currency swap agreement between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The main object of the three-day visit is to completely normalize trade ties between both countries.

LHC summons petroleum secy in next hearing scheduled on Feb 27.

Government will pay investors for handling and storage.

Rates increase following high transportation cost.

Pakistan generates almost 12% of the company’s revenues.

Lower than expected result announcement triggers the fall.

Pakistan Railways says train will continue operating on its route.

Company postpones dividend on swelling receivables of Rs189 billion.

Big businessmen go overseas, small ones reluctant to pay high prices.

Claim the programme will save 50% of gas, to be unveiled in March.

Parliamentary panel opposes legal cover for body, says needs more info to decide.

Iran is ready to bend over backwards to facilitate Pakistan as long as the project goes through, says Khurram Baig.

Under the plan, an oil pipeline would be laid up to Gwadar port.

Task force in final stages of devising CNG safety protocols.

Decides to apply anti-money laundering laws enforced by banks.

Government incentives lure investors from around the world.

DISCOs will have to target 1 to 1.5% reduction in losses per year.