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Govt now needs to look at its own weaknesses as well as the FBR’s role before seeking another waiver from the IMF

Note 13 bases its analysis on a total of 95 privatised units, while Dr Khan’s universe consisted of 79 privatised unit

Punjab is not dark because Karachi has lights. It is dark because our ruling elite have chosen craven self-interest

With 68% of population under the age of 30, Pakistan faces a formidable challenge

The new textile policy will be approved within 15 days and will be implemented soon

Speakers termed Gwadar a ‘golden opportunity’ for long-term investment

Regulations will help raise funds through Islamic financial products

This will bring down tariff and ease pressure on foreign currency reserves

Committee to approach federal govt to resolve matter

Move will hinder privatisation drive, says company

It is among many tech firms hiring young professionals to train them

Still 17 times more is spent on imports of the product

Companies enjoying low international coal prices and rising demand

UK consultant seeks 20% share in profit for turning around electricity firms

While this is not a desirable situation, it is nonetheless a useful policy option that is rendered illegal by the law

Both sides reach agreement which will allow IMF to go to its board for releasing $518 million to Pakistan

The Expo Pakistan 2015 will be held from February 26 to March 1 at the Karachi Expo Centre

Minister claims goods worth $1.08 billion have been exported to the EU since January 2014 to October 3, 2014

Says move will affect the cost of doing business.

The finance minister, announcing the monetary policy, raises serious questions related to SBP’s current operations

Demand shows an increase of 6.18% to 20.02m tons.

SECP had stopped trading facilities of KSL at the KSE and PMEX on November 18, 2014

Oil and gas giant posts net profit of Rs47.8b.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 154 points.

Financial institution is currently evaluating the feasibility of pursuing the transaction.

Figure may have crossed Rs600b by January-end.

Abandons plan to float GDRs in London, offer likely to fetch around Rs129b.

Announces upfront tariff of Rs8.85 per unit for gas-fired plants.

Paying off debts will eventually raise share price, say analysts.

KPCCI says revised map for Gwadar-Kashgar corridor neglects underdeveloped areas.

Despite identifying 700,000 cases, FBR fails to bring evaders into the tax net.

Survey reveals power level of radio waves much below danger limits.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 150.20 points.

Amount required to increase production to 100% of capacity.

Plan is to establish strong linkages with Central Asia and Russia.

Earnings fall due to lower PVC and caustic soda margins

Smartphone app being developed that will help people spot fake currency.

Forensic audit report reveals 61 officials were involved in the scam.

Due to Chinese objections, number of plants cut from 10 to 4.

European benchmark Brent North Sea crude for delivery in March jumped $1.40 to trade at $56.15 a barrel

RBI governor says bank is awaiting further signs of slowing inflation along with "high-quality fiscal consolidation"

Proceeds from sukuk will help refinance debt, with Rs18 billion to be repaid to senior lenders including IFC and ADB

The prices of petrol and CNG will match when petrol will be available at Rs49 per litre, says APCNGA chairman

CAB International will provide funding through the USDA-funded project to work on pest control

Four-year programme to facilitate productivity, quality growth.

Approval of current draft could lead to severe shortage of essential medicines.

Trip aimed at promoting Safe City joint venture.

Will finance the project, help extract gas from Turkmenistan fields.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 232.44 points.

Cellular consumers, however, likely to drop with the SIM re-verification drive.