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Expresses an interest to strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighbours

Lifeline consumers using up to 50 units per month and consumers of K-Electric will be exempted from the hike

Officials say Iranian authorities would be asked to wait till the lifting of US sanctions on Tehran

The purpose of the event is to promote trade relations among Central Asian States, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Punjab minister says govt making efforts to help farmers.

Govt shouldn’t interfere if prices are raised to save sector, says chairman.

Says establishment of infrastructure and investment bank will spur growth.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 140.47 points.

Gross margins down 250% due to hike in electricity price.

Parliamentary panel laments high cost of Nandipur power project.

To be funded through $20m ADB loan.

Registers 16.7% increase from corresponding period previous year

Country makes case in two-day international conference in Islamabad.

Says bank could tap China’s excess savings for developing other parts of Asia

Up to Rs8 per litre decrease likely to be effective next month.

Stress should be laid on worker safety, measures taken to counter them

Delhi not considered trustworthy for LNG import as it could block supplies

Company’s Cloud lead says ample technological acumen in Pakistan

To increase sales volume, economical local cars need to be introduced

Economists criticise the strategy of pressing on with reforms by borrowing money

Entrepreneur looks to market first-of-the-kind motorcycle in Pakistan

Despite Sindh govt’s claims of collection, amount remains abysmally low

Ibrahimi extended formal invitations on behalf of the Afghan government to Motiwala and Vohra

Says access to finance will help spur economic activity in country.

Event will be held for prospective investors in energy-generation project

Stresses need for fiscal consolidation, reform implementation

Practice hinders network expansion and has irked established players

21 countries mark step towards establishing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Industry opposes forum dominated by chartered accountants.

Gains only 215 points with uninspiring corporate results offsetting political stability

Orders reading of electricity meters at least once every three months

Urges minister to take notice and help in the release of containers carrying wheat, chick peas and pulses

Looking for feasibility of proposal, says DDS.

Foreign businessmen say response received exceeded expectations.

Net profit of Rs1.1b in 1QFY15, production increases 22%.

Amount 31% higher than 9MCY13

14% higher than comparative period of previous year.

Production increases 23% during 1QFY15

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 73 points

She speaks at telecom union conference in South Korea.

Holds strategic dialogue for socio-economic progress

Rejects website’s result, DG says complaints have in fact gone down.

Want Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company to take 50% of risk.

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $13,464.9 million

New line needed to improve efficiency, reduce cost.

First-quarter revenue increases Rs153 million compared to previous year.

Amid issues, firm managing to stay afloat and do well.

Pakistani official suggests setting up facilitation centre.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 84.74 points.

Additional gas supply enabled increased urea production.