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Much depends on acceptance of proposal by petroleum ministry.

Mission coming to assess economic performance before releasing $550m tranche.

Apple's iPad Air is about 20 percent thinner than the previous generation of tablets, starting at $499.

Says the new units are causing the cotton farming area to shrink.

The result is better than market expectations despite the loss per share.

Continental Biscuits Limited and Mondel-z International start localised manufacturing of Oreo brand.

Better gross margin and lower finance cost are said to be behind the rise in earnings.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 155.17 points.

Ex-finance minister wants 10% regulatory duty slapped on non-essential imports.

Three nations participating in Casa-1000 MW power import project don’t warm up to the proposal under US influence.

The company welcomes verdict, seeks compensation from Pakistan.

The ambitious scheme aiming to catch tax thieves makes a poor start.

Nawaz Administration needs to realise that dithering on cracking down on militancy is bad for business.

Farmers need to be given incentives to bring a larger area under sugarcane cultivation .

Contacts and graft skirt around rules in Pakistan. That needs to be changed.

The first six months are critical for making the harsh decisions; use them wisely.

The PTI govt can generate great support if it pulls off this feat.

Trillions spent to improve the lot of the poor have not borne fruit.

With proper safeguards, traditional forms of savings can be used to develop a powerful financial inclusion tool.

Pakistan would appear to be an ideal candidate for photovoltaic power generation.

Operators believe favourable relations are necessary for upcoming 3G auction.

Kabul agrees to remove requirement of financial guarantee from exporters.

Affectees term the levy unfair, say they are already paying 10% tax on profits.

Kashf Bank eyes growth amid favourable regulations and untapped market.

Regional markets continue volatile run while KSE closes for Eid holidays.

World Bank report cites price distortions and uncertain policies as main reasons for decline.

Dar took the issue of CSF installment with US State and Treasury Departments during his recent Washington visit.

Agreement in principle for $500m revolving trade financing facility, to be gradually expanded to $1b.

An IT based database system will be installed next month at all the ports to track movement of containers.

Partnership will use the existing network of 105 branches of KASB Bank in 43 cities to source potential transactions.

Minister continues string of meetings with international investors.

He has partnered with one of America’s biggest web-hosting companies.

As subscriber base reaches saturation point, telcos focus on inactive subscriber.

Consultant highlights the tasks to be performed by PQA.

Is engaging local tribes to protect transmission lines, gas pipeline.

The Economist Intelligence Unit praises country’s framework and ease of entry into market.

State Bank of Pakistan received the funds.

The organisation has been without a head since August 24.

Local industrialists say they are willing to invest in the project.

Sahney said that there were hurdles to economic integration which includes high tariff rates.

Supply of vaccines have particularly been affected as imports become expensive.

Average turnover on bourse drops to $29m against $95m earlier.

Workers not paid for two months, given Rs10,000 as an Eid gift.

Cites safety reasons for not allowing LNG terminal in the centre of the port.

New investors enter the business of raising cattle with rural partners.

Officials believe Tehran will not be able to provide all funds.

University will use video link to enable students to take online courses.

Speakers at seminar urge businessmen to ensure quality of their products.

Chamber says increase in tax rates not based on ground realities.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 176 points.