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Zardari has directed provincial government & NFC earlier this week to arrange locally produced fertilisers to farmers.

Farmers asked to follow accepted international agricultural practices.

Investors stay away as activity drops 73% to 44 million shares.

Parts manufacturers oppose import of finished products from India.

No Afghan carrier has entered Pakistan for over a month to lift cargo.

Foreign secretary says trade normalisation process to be taken to logical conclusion.

Wet processing plant expected to create 2,000 job opportunities.

FBR said its custom collectorates will remain open at designated State Bank and National Bank branches on Saturday.

Export of surplus Pakistani cement to help cover shortage in India.

Punjab CNG Association says that shortfall can be plugged if Kunar Pushagi gas field is made operational.

Step taken to ensure corporate compliance and timely filing of returns: SECP.

Central bank cautions that the banknote cannot be used in transactions.

Zardari briefed about ongoing alternative energy projects.

Prices of 22 items increased while 9 registered a decrease last week.

Energy shortages, European debt crisis take toll on shipments.

Technical error leaves trading session unfinished.

Trading agency awards tender at $540.75 per ton to four bidders.

Russia, Iran and Indonesia being targeted as major markets.

Forms body to sort out issues in scholarship programme for Balochistan students.

CNG stations will remain closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and reopen at 6 am on Sundays.

Demand uninterrupted energy supply and special incentives.

Gas supply to all CNG stations of Faisalabad will be stopped at 6:00 am on Friday, restored at 6:00 am on Sunday.

PICIC Insurance witnesses highest net premium growth.

Cumulative export figures for four months (July-October) of the current fiscal year saw shipments grow 12.9 per cent.

Foreign exchange reserves hit a record $18.31 billion in July, but have since eased due to debt repayments.

British Deputy High Commissioner meets Hyderabad’s business community.

Advises provincial government to establish infrastructure bank, launch Rabi Assistance plan.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 12 points.

Pakistan Railways to add 30 more engines after repair work.

European buyers shift orders from China to Pakistan.

The $600,000 PIA failed to pay Iran for airspace rights is symptomatic of larger issues. Watch now.

There are a number of fascinating examples of how animals are able to survive efficiently in their environment.

So let’s try to cut through the clutter and figure out how changes in interest rates may impact the economy.

As far as banking products are concerned, Citi has by far been the leader in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s financial situation with regard to foreign borrowing looks rather bleak.

Mohsin Aziz says Pakistan could never be a threat to the Bangladesh textile industry.

Hides worth about one billion rupees auctioned off.

Effects of global price shock on economy, US exit from Afghanistan on the agenda.

Say livestock faces risk of decline in production.

Trip to Russia included discussions on creating energy corridors besides energy clubs.

Weak, unreliable, and outdated railways can be privatised to improve its performance says PEW.

Chronic power outages hamper timely completion of orders.

High animal prices, less purchases and smuggling reduce supply.

French giant, and UAE partner, are planning to open at least seven more stores.

Pak-Qatar Takaful tries to recruit seminary graduates in its sales force.

Exploration companies to get $6 per unit compared to earlier $3.75.

Bangladeshi officials says Pakistani counterparts 'unofficially' raised matter on SAARC summit.

Production capacity of PSM is expected to increase from 1.1 million tons to 1.5 million tons per annum.

Central banks that at the start of the year were tightening the monetary screws, to combat the threat of inflation.

This list has been compiled from the latest annual reports of the bank listed on Karachi stock exchange.