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FPCCI says government should give serious consideration to business community’s suggestions for stabilising economy.

Cement dispatches for December improve three per cent over November to reach 2.49 million tons.

Iran to export 70MW of electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Average amount of tea consumed per annum an individual in Pakistan last year was 1.37 kg.

Gold prices rise by Rs129 to reach fresh peak of Rs39,257 per 10 grams on Monday.

KSE-100 index sheds 173 points to close below the 12,000 mark after the end of trade on Monday.

Bank to provide employment to 6,000 people, bank's president briefs board of directors at CM House.

The Federal Board of Revenue must collect Rs157.5b every month to meet revised annual target.

The government and industry have started working together in order to compete in the international market.

Inflation is biggest story we’re looking at throughout the year, bigger than militancy, drone attacks, any bomb.

People quit their jobs because they are not satisfied by the level of input they give to their jobs.

The blue ocean strategy has concepts where businesses explore new horizons rather than pursuing existing ones.

Power producers have stopped short of running on full capacity due to burgeoning default in payments by consumers.

Tax collection for the month of December stood at Rs150.5 billion.

Many factories and tanneries have been shut down owing to high production cost and unfavourable business environment.

Forty-eight days were lost to strikes and shutdowns.

SBP moves to combat money-laundering.

Approves appointment of acting managing director of the bourse.

Further increase in prices expected.

Minister says Chinese, Koreans interested in setting up manufacturing plants.

Analysts hope for positive triggers in 2011.

Five new member-directors elected at the Karachi Stock Exchange in elections held on Wednesday.

SBP increases rate of refinance under Export Finance Scheme.

Many countries have agreed on granting concessions.

Despite restructuring in shareholding of UBL, management control of the bank shall remain unaffected.

Power theft and losses to be controlled.

International realty house planning to open an office in Karachi in the next six months.

Wind and solar power to reduce need for oil imports.

The IMF has issued Pakistan a stern warning to take steps to cut its spiraling budget deficit.

SBP cancels banking licence of RBS following its merger with Faysal Bank.

Committee resolves to expedite project.

Voluntary separation scheme offered to 4,500 employees.

Govt plans to borrow Rs230b through these schemes.

Range-bound activity seen on last day of 2010,

President meets entrepreneurs to seek investment in development projects.

Prime Minister Gilani approves Ogra's summary of increase in petroleum prices.

Petroleum ministry wants fresh tender; same company to get contract.

Govt declares that old-design banknote of Rs500 will cease to be legal tender with effect from October 1, 2011.

Shipping companies impose new charge of $50 per container in the name of currency adjustment factor.

TDAP chief says textile sector playing a leading role.

Focus to be on foodstuff and textile.

Shipment for the remaining 2.5 million bales to start from January 11.

Problems of investors to be resolved as Quarterly meetings of committee bridge the gap between investors
and govt.

Revenues expected to reach Rs140b by month-end. The FBR disbursed Rs38.58 billion in tax refunds and rebates.

Country manager highlights company’s year.

Reserves hit a record high of $17.1 billion in the week ended October 15.

Earlier decision allowing import of 5-year-old cars apparently taken back.

Despite circular debt crisis
, exploration and production segment surpasses KSE-100 index by 25% with return 51%.

About 140m shares traded as KSE closes at 30-month high on Thursday.

Who came out on top in terms of return on investments in the roller coaster ride of 2010?