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Rough year for local giant as profit dips 66%.

Dutch envoy says bilateral trade should be much higher than current level.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 61.45 points.

Official’s appointment as PM’s special assistant on aviation welcomed.

Write-up believes process could help bring economy on track.

Funds will be given for completing Kalat-Quetta-Chaman section of highway.

Fastest pace of growth recorded in the last eight years, SBP data reveals.

The amount is expected to be released by February 6.

Reserves held by the SBP decreased to $3.322 billion against $3.467 billion a week earlier.

Show to feature products from countries across the region.

Project will be carried out in collaboration with MoST.

Despite poor sales, company earns Rs394m in first nine months of FY14.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 49 points.

Air-conditioning giant sets sight on retail market.

Malakand tunnel and energy sector in company’s vision.

FBR loses billions of rupees every month, say industry officials.

Domestic giants win most of the licences, foreign firms shy away.

Preparations under way to develop structure for gas purchase.

Requests FBR to provide details of all vehicles stuck at port.

“PAAPAM does not want Pakistan to become a market for Indian finished goods,” says PAAPAM Chairman.

Believe it will step up exports and create job opportunities.

Islamic insurance industry receives a blow, CEO terms battle ‘pointless’ .

Higher oil production boosts revenue.

APL fares better while NRL and ARL tumble.

Higher taxes eat away at earnings.

Improved oil production cushions earnings.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 89.58 points.

Improvement in energy supply helps increase exports 21%: APTMA.

Company seeks gas at 70 cents per unit compared to existing price of $3.3.

WFP needs 6,000 tons of commodity for quake-stricken people.

Though labour quality has improved in Pakistan, unemployment rates continue to rise.

Service to be made available on PIA's Boeing-777 aircrafts which ply longer routes. Email to be introduced shortly.

The Islamic Finance News Awards honour the best in the Islamic financial industry across the world.

Requests premier to take strict action against ‘corrupt’ elements.

Calls for enhanced cooperation in energy and infrastructure sectors.

Companies pledge to partner for social investment and safety programmes.

Farmers receive Rs159 billion in first half of current fiscal year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 103.75 points.

Country likely to achieve better economic growth, say experts.

Cuts price for July and August, but increases for Sept.

Lack of interest and oversight cause millions of rupees in losses.

Figures for December reveal marked improvement.

India could share its expertise in Information Technology (IT) for promotion of IT Industry in Pakistan.

Continues inquiry into appointment of country manager in New York office.

Pakistan pins high hopes on scheme to revive economy.

Insist it will discourage smuggling of substandard material.

Asks ministry to conduct third-party audit of IPP payments.

Ask government to clear around 1,000 units stuck at ports.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 87.10 points.

CEO terms local subsidiary a profit-making, sustainable entity.