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Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 400.94 points.

Likely to offer $12 per mmbtu to exploration companies.

Downward exchange rate flexibility can accelerate reserves accumulation: IMF.

Warsi takes over Siddiqui’s seat, change comes just days after exit of PPL MD.

Forms committee to consider gas supply to Tuwairqi Steel Mills.

Executive members to meet in New Delhi on September 12.

NHA chief hopes to bring network at par with that of developed countries.

Textile ministry says new policy would be announced.

President praises ambassador’s services in bringing countries closer.

Oil ministry suggests increasing UFG ceiling to bail out gas utilities.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 92.20 points.

Affirms B3 long-term local-currency deposit ratings.

First sketch of the project has been shared by the Land Port Authority.

Amount raised significantly less than set target.

Fatima and Engro latest plants to get affected, demand withdrawal.

Division of assets and liabilities of Reserve Bank of India post-1947 remains incomplete to this day.

IMC says $100m invested in improvements.

Ambassador says companies willing to invest more in the country.

Concession sought to boost oil supply to power plants.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 21.10 points.

Earnings increase to Rs8.2b compared to Rs7.8b in comparable period last year.

Decides against 10 narrow-body jets initially planned.

Data reveals absolute increase of $174.8m mainly on back of spectrum auction.

Govt to borrow another $475m from private sector, collect Rs57b in surcharge.

The government was planning to offer the machine to farmers on subsidised rates, says minister.

10-member team to venture for better trade relations.

KEPZ records year-on-year increase of 26% in 2013-14.

Insufficient supply of power in Punjab causing decline in activity.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 387.01 points.

State-owned entity announces launch of 175 branches.

Will complete set of licensed operators to start service.

Govt constitutes 14-member board including three PML-N lawmakers.

Decision based on ‘stabilisation in the country’s external liquidity position’.

Turkmenistan aims to start pipeline construction next year.

Oracle Pakistan MD says textile not the only sector to benefit.

Improved law and order situation necessary to reverse downward trend.

Country possesses rich deposits of gold and copper that await exploration.

Market segment sees huge growth; untapped potential remains, say industry officials.

Insists expected growth in 2013-14 is 4.3% and not 4.1% as announced earlier.

Inclusion of private sector individuals to help the process.

USDA created a first of its kind system to allow safe import, irradiation of mangoes, but its not economically viable.

Will improve energy situation in the country, says former LCCI official.

Company shifts focus on ramping up its offerings for live event viewing.

‘Frequent location’ function can be used to gather sensitive information.

Governor says Rs389b disbursed by end of 2013-14, surpassing target.

Chinese power producers express reservations about non-resolution of issue.

Zakaria Usman has urged SBP to reduce the discount rate by 1% in the forthcoming monetary policy.

Delay in monetary policy announcement and lack of triggers contribute to the fall.

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide.

Constitution of special banking committee hailed by officials.