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Is economics finally in the driving seat, or are the country’s economic problems being politicised?

Warren Buffett, Forbes’ richest man on several occasions, attributes his wealth to just a few key investments.

Why reducing the size of government ministries will not solve the fiscal deficit.

It is not how much the government spends but how it spends that determines the quality of education.

The amount is more than six times the available fiscal cushion.

From a financial perspective, this wedding culture of over-the-top nuptials could not possibly be more ruinous.

Body decides to meet everything three months to review steel mills' efficiency and send recommendations to govt.

Sindh and Punjab govts reduce stamp duty and registration fee for real estate investment trust (REIT) properties.

Govt refunded Rs12 billion over the last three months, says finance minister.

TDAP prepares model for linking local exporters with university students to market export products internationally.

Chinese company demonstrates solar-powered water pump for sprinkle and drip irrigation system at village near Kasur.

Budget slashed by Rs100bn from the budgeted Rs280bn and may be slashed further, says finance minister.

Punjab govt has been paying daily interest of Rs70 million on this loan.

Sri Lankan officials say they will withdraw objections to proposal, reveals commerce secretary.

Profit-taking was witnessed throughout the week as investors cashed in on gains.

Deteriorating law and order situation and financial crunch cited as reasons..

Agro Food Processing plant to prepare concentrates from apple, tomato and guava, in addition to mango pulp.

Steady dollar inflows could not stop rupee from shedding value, say dealers.

Securities and Exchange Commission takes step to curb over-exposure in some sectors.

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan says it has launched activities to promote exports to the Japanese market.

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani says export growth will create jobs, reduce poverty.

Engro Foundation Director Jeevan Das speaks to The Express Tribune about Engro Corporation’s CSR arm.

Ankara imposes heavy duties on fabrics and garments, Pakistan to accelerate efforts to obtain preferential tariffs.

Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index ended 20 points higher on Friday.

In spite of the financial crunch, govt approves 70 project, half of which are for the Balochistan package.

Soft loan has two components: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rural Road Rehabilitation, Emergency Import Support Loan.

A balance will eventually be struck, with print and online complimenting each other instead of being in conflict.

It was the fourth time in 10 days that the trading has been halted.

Pakistan imports about 80 per cent of its oil.

Easypaisa allows financial transactions including paying utility bills, sending or receiving money within the country.

Negotiating with government for change in pricing mechanism.

Says high interest rate impedes investment, trade .

Kaira for fair distribution of gas among provinces.

IGI launches portal to provide online access to investment information.

Board of directors, shareholdings decided.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose to $13.66 billion from $13.44 billion.

Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index ended 1.32 per cent or 165.74 points lower at 12,411.8.

Body to facilitate public-private sector dialogue.

Low tax-to-GDP ratio causes Rs800b revenue loss annually.

Petroleum ministry allows offshore sale of bonds of the oil sector's giant.

Refusal from provinces will further spoil Pakistan's case with the IMF which has suspended a $11.3b bailout programme.

Prices of skins and hides increase.

Roadmap developed to resolve power issues.

New fruit and vegetable market to bring in revenue.

Cotton cloth main contributor to growth.

Pakistan Oilfields to profit the most.

During his tenure, he will make efforts to resolve issues of USF, research and development fund.

KSE-100 ends down 81 points.

SECP registered 23 companies with foreign investment in December 2010, according to an SECP press release.

Mix of skills and experience is important.