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Budget pay raise to mostly benefit higher cadres.

Thousands of illegal Pakistani workers face deportation after July 3.

For economic revival, businesses should pay taxes and meet other social contributions.

The three new reports identify the local and immediate benefits of climate action.

This conference was attended by a large number of government officials and businessmen from both countries.

Reports say govt has either diverted or is planning to divert funds to power sector.

Can provide expertise for power generation and alternative energy.

Step part of USAID programme to avoid unscheduled load-shedding.

Business community offers help, if government allows it, to invest in development, handle port matters.

Post biggest jump in a terrible week for the yellow metal on Saturday.

Speakers explain how companies build an environment to succeed.

Weak foreign buying and profit-taking led to index declining by 693 points.

We applaud effort, but we would encourage government to take a little more time to study the long-term implications.

Zardari signed the bill into law following on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Oil prices are likely to go up by Rs 3.66 per litre effective from July 1 onwards.

Dar says govt will not compromise national interests for loan programme.

The SPI for the week under review for the above mentioned group was recorded at 193.86 points.

A workshop on the National Quality Policy was held in Lahore on Friday.

Secretary reiterates commitment to project and adherence to schedule.

Organisers hope nine-day gala will revive economic activity.

Dr Khan questions the govt’s optimism on many fronts, including the power crisis.

Well to be drilled up to a depth of 3,000 metres below seabed.

Says it is unfair that sector is being taxed at both provincial and federal levels.

They will also form special purpose company for establishing a 20 to 25-megawatt power plant.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 10 points.

High commissioner says case will go against Pakistan in international courts.

ECC to take up plan in next meeting which is aimed at curbing circular debt.

The impact of the increase in GST is also included in the proposed oil price increase.

Gold prices are expected to go down to Rs42,000 per tola, says President Sindh Sarafa Association.

ECC approves settlement of Rs503b dues in 45 days.

The 9.7 km project includes three bridges and approach roads on both sides of the tunnel.

Businessmen, academics urge shift to coal, bio-diesel and solar power.

To prosper, Pakistan needs to increase tax-to-GDP ratio to 20%: Minister .

Experts advise use of best-quality seeds to avoid production losses.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 13 points.

Plant will be established in Faisalabad estate at a cost of Rs3.6 billion.

Make progress on Bilateral Investment Treaty.

DAMAC says Pakistanis are among the top 10 investors in UAE real estate.

Company’s plans include entering refining, shipping and coal businesses.

Lahore court asks federal government to submit its reply in response to the latest development in a week.

All avenues need to be explored and every effort made to tap the alternative energy potential of the country, says PM.

Measures to help protect human capital, infrastructure.

Work on reconstructing 22MW power station completed.

After Karachi, system in Lahore and Islamabad will be connected online.

A consignment of around 3,000 tons of rice has been seized and quarantined.

Abraaj Group and JS Private Equity will partner with USAID to run fund.

Led by banking sector, index loses 108 points.

With deposit rates at seven-year low, outlook for the banking sector is dismal.

Govt is unwilling to pass on Rs2.61 per unit hike in power tariff to consumers.

Renegotiates deal with Chinese contractor, ministry seeks loan guarantees.