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Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 9.32 points.

ECC forms committee that will give proposals in next 2 months.

Declares cash dividend of Rs3.4 per share for second quarter.

With capacity of 8.3m tons, it will become the largest cement maker.

Average gas output, however, drops 2% in fiscal year 2013-14.

Amount to Rs196.4b; analysts explain regression due to high savings recorded in 2012-13.

The person was called by SBP and told to sell his stake to a blue-eyed banker or face the music.

Picks consortium to complete PIA transaction by June 2015.

Board announces interim dividend of Rs1 per share.

SSGC to have exclusive rights over LPG unlike previous arrangement with the venture.

Plant efficiency, better water supply, new projects provide support.

The event will provide diverse product categories from all parts of the value chain.

Income rises due to rupee’s strength against dollar.

SBP-IBA survey reveals decrease in Consumer Confidence Index.

Approves Rs0.08 per unit reduction in power price for June.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 63.34 points.

Revised policy draft comes after a gap of 10 years.

Expo in August may bring capital, exhibitors from Middle East.

Two persons were arrested and are in FIA custody for further investigation.

Ministry official stresses need of efficiency at borders.

After-tax profit increases 38.6% over comparable period last year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 11.14 points.

Will be established at Bin Qasim and Korangi Creek.

Panel of experts believe even 7% not enough to compensate gas utilities.

Outdated staff service rules, preference of contractual employees causing dismay.

Energy giants like Shell, BP and Mitsubishi submit bids.

The salary for 45 days, starting May, has been given to the PSM employees.

Zaffar believes consistent policies can sustain positive outlook.

Asif leaves to hold deliberations over laying transmission lines.

Govt may cut subsidy, increase tariff by Rs2 per unit.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 188.34 points.

Local sales fail to increase in comparison as well.

Will provide forum for people-to-people contact.

Says deficit increased to more than $2.92b in 2013-14.

Business development surfacing around NGO activities.

GIDC levy on new entrants against 2001 policy, says CEO

Considers working conditions tough, but sees huge growth potential.

Ruyi group loses interest over delay in finalising modalities of joint venture.

Independence of state-owned units could lead to improvement in performance.

Pakistan may benefit if it becomes member in near future of New Development Bank.

Rupee's value has started to fall and if this trend was not arrested, it will bring many economic woes to the country.

Largest players grossing over $15 million and $25 million in revenues.

PFC intends to organise exhibitions, take part in international events.

Load-shedding, high cost of energy causing distress.

Dar directs water and power ministry to unplug connections of defaulters.

Embassies write letters, asking government to remove curbs.

Moody’s rating along with sustained foreign buying bolstered the market.

Central bank up beat over economy but states challenges remain.

Manila-based lender projects growth rate for 2013-14 to be 3.4%, close to IMF’s estimates.

Business, traders want step-wise progress for mutual benefit.