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Project drags on as top financial institutions reluctant to offer loans.

Study says only a quarter of smartphone users use internet on the go.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 20.28 points.

Most of the money will be spent on paying back foreign loans.

Global lender voices reservations over a proposed SBP amendment bill.

The president underlined the vital role of business community in economic development of the country.

Civil Aviation Authority’s dual role of regulator and provider of airport services proposed.

Planning minister, Punjab CM meet Chinese officials, corporate leaders.

Energy shortage has brought down textile exports by $500m in two months.

Says company fails to maintain proper books of accounts.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 31.39 points.

The rate of 7.5% will also be applicable to outstanding loans.

Ministry suggests money can be used to dole out subsidy in far-off areas.

Additional petroleum secretary takes charge as acting managing director.

It will improve productivity and market access for small and medium producers.

Wapda chairman suggested for the for fast track development of the energy projects under Public Private Partnership.

Dar emphasises that privatization commission maintain transparency, fairness and due process.

The objective IMF mentions is keeping the budget deficit equal to 4.8% of the country’s GDP or Rs1.398 trillion.

Carrefour, which gave no reason for its decision to withdraw, had annual sales of $38 million in 2012.

For the first time that PIA has officially communicated information related to its top official going on a leave.

Dismisses impression regarding shortage of commodity.

Govt lifted sanction on importing CNG kits much to the delight of car industry.

President cites hindrance in business activity, urges SBP to consider request.

International oil price likely to fuel inflation in Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 90.88 points.

Joint Chamber president stresses hybrid rice varieties will increase yield.

Says it should not hamper NAB investigations into OGRA scandal.

Will conditionally withdraw their cases against Moscow.

Data shows dip accompanied by fall in gross outstanding housing finance by all banks, DFIs.

Analysts cite growing construction activities, uptick in economic growth.

Country spends $200 million a year; distinct symbols could be marketed internationally.

Railways and Four Brothers Group at crossroads.

How the SBP notice to a pan wala exposed capital flight from Pakistan.

Silicon Valley-based organisation concludes country will grow.

Pak-China friendship has transformed into beneficial partnership, says Shahbaz Shahrif

Says industry plagued by power crisis, rising costs.

Joint Economic Council to settle issues including payments for power import.

US company signs $1.175 billion deal with Iran.

Mari petroleum seeks increase in funds from $20m to $120m.

APCMA data reveals overall exports declined 2.87%.

Complex to host 180 million visitors annually.

Volumes tumbled 33.6 per cent at the outset of Ramazan.

ECC also approves release of 60,000 metric tons of wheat for internally displaced persons.

Two reconstructed concrete roads made from the financial package of Rs270 million inaugurated.

Dutch ambassador assures increase in bilateral trade by up to $1b.

Services to be available by September 2014, cover 70% of urban areas.

US lobbying to win lucrative contract for its energy giants.

PARC praises US role in improving agriculture in Pakistan.

110,000 tons of metallurgical coal reach jetties.

Reveals that deficit for FY15 could be Rs2.3t or 7.8% of GDP.