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Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 63.34 points.

Not enough people are even aware of the concept.

Decline mainly attributed to last hike in discount rate.

ECC restores 5% duty on textile ministry’s recommendation.

ECC slaps 25% regulatory duty on potato export to rein in prices.

Until the packages are rolled out we will not know how much 3G or 4G services are going to cost the average user.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $2,026 million to $7,010 million.

EPS decreases to Rs9 compared to Rs9.68.

Cement maker announces Rs8.19b income in 9MFY14.

After-tax profit increases to Rs1.1 billion, EPS goes up to Rs1.1 from Rs0.9 in 1QCY14.

Scientist says much needs to be done to ensure food security.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 69.55 points.

PSDF awards contracts for personnel training.

Inquiry gains pace as various officials summoned for questioning.

Remaining $800m depends on efforts to end subsidy, ensure accountability.

Bypassing spectrum auction, company awaits PTA approval.

Structural reform in rural economy, especially ownership structure, is crucial to reduce poverty, improve productivity

The IMF can no longer continue coercing poor developing countries to undertake austerity measures.

Prime Minister commends Pakistan Telecommunication Authority officials for the successful execution of the auction.

All 3G licences, one 4G licence sold; decision on sale of the remaining 4G licence to be taken soon.

Hong Kong is investing $66 billion in research and development to explore the new applications of nanotechnology.

CEO says holding off IPO likely to grab higher premium.

Govt also refuses to provide Rs10m for utility stores’ media campaign.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 474.65 points.

Commerce minister advises businessmen to focus on regional trade.

Turns down Sales Tax Amendment Ordinance with a thin majority .

Seeks to save millions of dollars in premium on oil import.

Tax authority struggling to meet even downward revised annual target.

Transparency of process hailed, CMOs pleased with overall result.

The government will not interfere in the privatisation of PIA, says PM.

If approved, the move may result in significant hike in prices of all products.

The chairman expressed his displeasure for including low priority projects in the proposals.

Registered a growth of 17% over the corresponding period of last year.

January-March earnings decline 90% YoY.

EPS increase to Rs2.8 from Rs1.77.

Earnings increase on back of growth in broadband business.

To be set in Indiana, expected to start production in 2018.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 313.07 points.

Also approves advisers for selling PPL and UBL stakes.

Cites dollar’s fall against rupee for power price revision.

Pakistan’s cellular subscribers keenly await 3G, 4G rollout.

Autonomy required under SBP Act of 1956, also desired by IMF.

Service requires the user to insert an audio jack into the ATM to listen to the voiceover for each action.

Para-tariffs and non-tariff barriers restrict market access to India.

PFVA makes protocol for mango export to the EU.

She called for expediting steps to address the issues in a bid to flourish the sector.

17-member delegation visits country as part of study tour.

The institution would be revamped to ensure that no one dares to flout the rules.

Pharma Bureau welcomes move, hopes mechanism will be adopted uniformly.

Pakistan and Iran to also sign 3,000MW power supply deal.