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The finance minister said that the impact of rupee appreciation will be realised in market prices.

Rising costs, energy crisis and deteriorating law and order cited as reasons.

Technological solutions put forward in 2nd CIO Summit.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 278.14 points.

Show interest in exploring Pakistan’s market.

Opening trade with India, privatisation the only way forward: Zubair.

Separately, Nepra announces decrease of Rs0.27 per unit for February.

Only 3,000 people have so far availed PM’s initiative.

Focuses instead on Qatar that has quoted a higher price.

Biochar is charcoal which is particularly used for the purpose of soil amendment.

Will provide opportunity to join network of directors in 34 countries.

Textile hub claims new business environment is ripe for growth.

Tech giant splits local market into two regions, appoints new distributors.

Minister says all officers including top management are accountable.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 374 points.

Exporters considering going to court against ban on gold imports.

Project developer misses deadline for achieving financial close.

PM was informed that consultations with certain sectors were incomplete.

Govt wants to first deal with recovery of Rs33b from gas utilities.

Rs500 million for second quarter would be disbursed in May this year.

Earlier this year, the IMF approved financing arrangements under the EFF for $6.64 billion to support Pakistan.

Consumers will enjoy cheap and better educational, health and govt services.

Plum study estimates economy to grow by Rs380b in a few years.

Arrival of service to bolster, upgrade several plans of province.

3G technology to boost smartphone market, increase mobile phone imports by 50%.

Receive regular SMS about seed choice, possible pest attack.

Multiple factors to determine what companies would charge their customers.

The upgraded airport would cater to the cargo and passenger needs for the next 20-25 years.

Suggests these should be revised when oil prices are on the decline.

Names for HBFC, NIT and First Women Bank will be finalised next week.

Market expects further reduction in monetary policy rate.

Parliamentary secretary for educating farmers about conservation.

Industry begins lowering car prices to placate government.

Unchanged discount rate and foreign selling contributed towards the index’s decline.

Afghan ambassador recommends forming a joint committee which would ensure implementation of decisions taken in JEC.

This was the first time PMEX attended the event as a full member.

Govt yet to take concrete steps to create necessary infrastructure: FCCI.

Give loans of Rs218b to farmers in eight months of FY14.

Industry more concerned over trade liberalisation with India.

Will invest at least $39m in search of hydrocarbons in allotted blocks.

Establishment of firm aimed to develop secondary mortgage market.

ECC approves the payment that will cost public purse Rs960m.

Access to new markets and regional economic integration part of policy.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 383 points.

German initiative helps industrialists adopt energy-efficient technology.

MoU is part of GE’s strategic partnership approach to co-create tailoured solutions that will increase the output.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $185 million to $4.8 billion during the week.

Decision taken following strengthening of the rupee.

Entrepreneurs from across the region gather to support businesswomen.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 110.16 points.