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Linking electricity export price with international crude prices refused by Pakistan.

Latest statistics show country’s debt has mushroomed to Rs12.37 trillion as of end August 2012.

"Bilateral trade crossed the $10 billion mark while Pakistan exports to China increased by 54%", says Liu Jian.

Say they will observe strike on November 30, if govt fails to address issues.

KCCI says despite govt assurances, security situation has worsened in city.

Oil import bill touches $12.5 billion in first ten months of fiscal 2012.

Skills development company has trained 18,000 people in various sectors.

Sales volume remains stagnant as foreign buyers shy away.

Will construct 500 houses at a cost of Rs200 million.

Govt must make amendments to Anti Terrorism Act by February 2013.

Online trading has changed the dynamics of stock trading forever.

CNG Association to testify against Petroleum Ministry in Supreme Court.

"Increase in support price will have a deep impact in reviving economic plight of the farmers,” says Tareen.

Almost half of ACCA students received a pay raise in the preceding 12 months.

Two-tier plan promises 40% increase in per acre yield.

Say they are incurring Rs20 per kg loss on sales after reduction.

People who benefit most from price cut are more affluent than average household.

Cattle farmers talk about potential and risks in the business.

Results announcement, sector-specific news, lesser investor interest before Eid keep market volatile.

CNG slashed by over Rs30 effective immediately; court told 2008 agreement to be scrapped.

Nose-diving other income diluted profitability from core operations.

Quarterly results, however, paint a dismal picture.

Refuse to supply sugarcane to mills till it is increased.

Chairman says establishing standards will generate confidence.

Industry says it has not been compensated for previous suspensions۔

Increased profitability is on account of higher gross level profitability and restricted ‘other operating expenses’.

Robust growth stems from a billion rupees increase in revenue, cost-cutting.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 53 points.

Says new income tax computation system violates Constitution.

Board of directors also reviewed oil marketing giant’s financial performance۔

Sui gas company vetting draft of MoU prepared by US firm.

Captain Junaid Yunus appointed managing director.

Deal includes upgrade of refining units, power generation capability.

World Bank, WAPDA discuss cooperation in water, power projects.

Growth comes on back of lower provisioning expenses, higher dividends from associates.

Profits swelled 4.5 times to Rs1.44b from Rs318m, during first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Conditions precedent to completion of deal have finally been fulfilled.

Stresses importance of environmental standards, project timelines.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 12 points.

National carrier’s threat to cease private venture’s operation works as payments start flowing in.

Wants to link it with price of Brent crude, along lines of IP gas pipeline project.

Pakistan, Iran to sign $250m loan agreement next month.

PM Ashraf also appointed Captain Junaid Younus as Managing Director (MD) PIA.

The court in The Hague ordered Apple to pay legal costs of around 324,000 euros ($421,000) to Samsung

Declining revenues, squeezed margins leave earnings suppressed.

Company announces first interim dividend of Rs1.75 per share.

Dealers want price cut to match with rates in other countries.

Acknowledges Faisalabad contribution to national growth.

Australian trade commissioner says Pakistan should import technology.

Investors to get access to pooled investments.