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OICCI survey says security and macroeconomic stability has helped situation

Experts urge framework for safeguarding investments

Alleges that drugs are imported under concessionary regime, then sent to other countries

Issues such as land acquisition, investigations hindering implementation

Regulator accepts major demands, new regime to be implemented in ‘phased manner’

He said there would be bidding among the three companies and the lowest bidder would be awarded the contract

Will explore ways to boost public-private partnership

Will use SNGPL’s transmission network for LNG supply

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes at 32,392.92

Top official says privatising entity would be unwise

Importers say government may not achieve tax target from vehicle imports

Industry executives oppose measure to include infant milk, nutritional supplements for pregnant mothers

Iran commercial attaché says lack of banking channels major hurdle

Move appears to be driven by erosion of financial muscle

The Finnish company hopes the merger will help it become the world's number one network equipment and service provider

Chinese Commercial Counsellor: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is intertwined with economic development of Pakistan

Rahman says Pakistan to have culture of start-ups

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 545.84 points

Raziuddin says last two years witnessed increase in oil and gas exploration activities by local and foreign companies

Naqvi says massive outflow of foreign portfolio investment part of global trend

Pledges decrease in electricity tariff, mentions govt initiatives

Ishaq Dar says no tax will be imposed on locally manufactured items being produced from imported goods

Mini-budget, base effect to kick in; pressure to increase steadily

Its own output of crop has dropped to the lowest in over a decade

Offers gas export through a pipeline that will run parallel to TAPI project

Duty on imports hiked by 1%; more taxes levied to secure IMF tranche

Says PSE should divest 40% shares within one year of amalgamation

Workshop begins with intent to combat climate change issues

Fleet strength to increase, average age of aircraft to reduce

FIA puts blame on TCP officers, does not take PPP high-ups to task

Development centre starts trial operations to produce inflatable balls

Govt, however, increases HOBC price, cuts kerosene and light diesel oil rates

SBP-IBA Consumer Confidence Index registers 1.6% increase over two months

Shares of 345 companies were traded on the opening day of the week with only 46 ending positive

Company turns down Pakistani authorities’ demand to share customers’ data

Figures are a boost for Indian PM Narendra Modi and his party which suffered drubbing in recent state election

Islamic banks offer Shariah-compliant financing for property purchase, other services.

Bringing money into tax net requires proper restructuring of tax machinery

Stealing aid has become a principal way in which elite make money

Besides govt, private sector should also show resolve to protect worker rights

Regulatory quality can only be improved if political support is available

Experts say gap between Pakistan and regional competitors widening

PEMRA irked by illegal dish antennas, to auction three DTH licences on Dec 7

Technology parks in universities will give opportunity to youth to develop skills

Ministry seeks approval for export of 0.5m tons, $50 per ton subsidy

Value of savings remained stagnant at Rs53.6 billion

During 2010, gas supply on average was at least 73%, but it dropped to 25% this year

Govt has saved Rs220b with audits in power sector

Foods, textiles, pharmaceuticals race to register patents

Continuous foreign selling weighed heavily on the bourse