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A $60m programme is set to help power companies collect bills, reduce circular debt.

Programme aims to develop trainees and remove bottlenecks in system.

Promises increase in allocation for science and technology.

The nation needs to carry out an assessment of its values and faith.

Payment of $2.5b in next six months keeps dollar demand high.

It is time to make tough decisions, even unpopular ones.

Government overly focused on protecting public sector companies.

How economic managers managed to make the ‘bad’ look ‘good’.

Pakistan’s large cities are increasingly developing outer rings of suburbs which are cheaper than the city centre.

The move is part of Beijing’s attempts to offer the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the US dollar.

Those who have not recharged their pre-paid device or paid EVO post bill since December 1, 2011, are eligible to win.

Though among top producers, Pakistan lags far behind developed countries.

30% crops are wasted due to obsolete production techniques.

Shortfall increased due to high demand in winter: Asim Hussain.

Province collects Rs11.5b in six months, widens tax net.

State-owned companies have continued to add to the gas grid despite no substantial addition to supply.

Gas price hike and foreign outflow dampen investor sentiments.

Domestic sales rise 13%, exports fall 8% in December.

State Bank asks them to conduct due diligence before opening an account.

Private company invests Rs226 million in Business Express.

Association opposes regulator prioritising CNG over LPG.

‘Country has very little interaction with Pakistan’s business institutions’.

Other industry players expected to follow suit.

Property crime up 40% since 2007, uniting labour and industrialists against govt.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 62 points.

Hindus introduced the concept during the British Raj to keep ownership of their property.

The firm is creating an ‘eco-system’ to get around the informational asymmetry problem.

From app development to global recognition and a series of awards, 2011 was a good year.

SSGC’s team replaced around 50 feet of damaged pipeline, in highly challenging weather conditions, it said.

Reserves gradually decline after peaking at $18.31b in July 2011.

Security situation continues to affect exploration programme: analyst.

Preferential Trade Agreement to be signed soon with Pakistan.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 174 points.

Say they are paying advance tax of 26 per cent on sales.

Other companies also plan to open offices in Pakistan.

Earlier online purchase offer drew sluggish response.

The time hydroelectric levels return to normal, the shortage will be met through IPPs, which will cost more.

Central bank and ministry paint contrasting pictures of the economy.

The LCCI president says that businessmen would continue to struggle until their demands are met.

Mughees says if rates of agricultural inputs are brought at par with India, agri products could be 25% cheaper.

Say they want to speak to him before finalising their business plan recommendations for cabinet committee.

Army Welfare Trust holds 50.57% shares in Askari Bank.

Diplomat says rapidly growing economy offers investment opportunities.

USAID to help increase horticulture and livestock productivity.

Economic Affairs Division and the Saudi Fund for Development had inked an accord for the $100 million credit facility.

Though expensive, this energy source leads to immediate savings.

Lowest bidder offers cargo for minimum $89 per ton against previous $77 per ton.

Mohsin Industries, owned by a HK national, has been laying off employees.

A fatal accident and declining oil exploration activity mark the demise of the charter air service.

Commercial rents fall for third straight year; residential property remains stable.