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Diamer-Bhasha Dam, tight gas policy among issues to be discussed.

Poor processing and packaging facilities resulting in export at throwaway prices.

KSE-100 crosses 12,000 points during trade, closes 14 points higher.

Major players in oil, power, banking, fertiliser, and auto industries recorded an increase in profits.

Crisis hurting exports as buyers lose confidence in exporters: industrialist.

No financing for premium charged by dealers.

Now SLR has become same for conventional and Islamic banks at 19%.

Top political parties on board to discuss economic planning.

Total outlay expected to be Rs3.5 trillion, new taxes worth Rs100b planned .

MCB's profits increase while National Bank profits flat.

Four countries discuss gas sale and purchase agreement.

Official calls for proper strategy for direct access to Russian markets.

Trading volumes jump to 110 million shares as index gains 17 points.

Key members plan to finalise accord this year.

Finance minister shows reluctance in taxing provincial subject.

Average project completion period increases from 10 years to 21 years.

Minister met development heads from China, UK, Germany, Iran and Afghanistan during U.S. trip.

TAPI project envisages 1,735 km pipeline with total gas capacity of 90 million standard cubic meters per day.

Richard Branson, a British billionaire, points out common mistakes in businesses in an exclusive interview.

Tax authorities have expressed concern that revenue collection has dropped.

Seasoned entrepreneurs say universities make students risk averse.

Energy cooperation to be discussed during president’s visit to Moscow next month.

PTA has directed cellular mobile operators to take all possible measures for the verification of Sims.

Ishrat Husain calls for tightening rules for mutual funds.

Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim profits almost double along with Bank Alfalah and ABL.

Trading volumes fall to seven-month low.

Precious metal no longer undervalued in local market.

Claims several foreign investors are ready to invest in various fields.

India has agreed to export fuels to Pakistan to help the neighbouring country meet its shortfall.

Non-availability of microfinance for youth top concern.

Pakistan's request for multi-billion-dollar-bailout denied initially, was only secured after White House intervention.

The government’s intention to take further loans has put question marks over the country’s competency with finances.

Fukushima sets of doubts about the risks of nuclear power rise again.

The new way to get things done is to get the people involv­ed.

Harassment by tax officials makes people unwilling to come under tax net.

Recently initiated gasification project awaits machinery from Japan.

Successful treatment will lead to increase in exports of perishable items.

Market faces dearth of quality cotton.

A further Rs1.5 billion earmarked for completion of computerisation.

Relations with IMF may come under further strain.

Prices of 15 items increase in one week.

Korangi trade association launches tree plantation project.

Interest in energy and power sector triggers rally at bourse.

Pepco yanks powers of distribution companies, takes control over loadshedding schedules.

Board of directors appoints new chief executive officer.

Production of moong has been declining since 2007-08.

Fairs and exhibitions not enough to enhance trade.

Supply of parts slows down following Japanese catastrophe.

Pakistan will take up the issue of non-tariff barriers with India in the upcoming secretary-level talks.

Islamic banks can now purchase 35% of the bond issue.