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Company officials see debt piling up that will increase power shortage.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China rumoured to acquire Pakistani lender.

However, renminbi revaluation could have adverse effects.

MFN status will help bring a paradigm shift in our diplomatic ties.

The firm plans on becoming a full service emerging markets investment bank.

How an expanding, banking sector created a path to the middle class.

The US has the ability to not just tax its own citizens but also foreign countries.

Experts say that global retailers would find the country far more welcoming than its larger neighbour.

Fuel crisis spreads from Lahore to other divisions as well.

Country counted among factor-driven economies.

President’s return along with proposed relaxation in Capital Gains Tax helps the index climb.

Highlights risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.

Additional customs-duty collected shall not be charged on sub-components imported in any kit form by an assembler.

Company to bring technology, skill and expertise into the country.

Users Council created to ensure transparency of the numbers generated.

ADB-funded project commenced in mid-2008.

Will supply 100 mmcfd to Sui Southern Gas Company.

The dam would store 1.14 million acre feet (MAF) of water, irrigate 163,000 acres of land.

Decision not yet finalised, SECP asked to step up CGT enforcement.

Trading value drops to five-month low of Rs1.1 billion.

Clothing retailer provides guaranteed business and financing for employees who set up their own operations.

Move aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment.

With investment decline, technology transfer also slows down.

More tax revenue, jump in exports among signs of recovery.

The bureau will now be headed by a chief statistician, with a 12-member governing body headed by Finance Minister.

Reserves dropped since reaching record high in July due to debt repayments.

Banks have been asked to widely publicise deadline for exchange.

Gas supply will be stopped to CNG stations in Sindh and Hub for 24 hours from 9am on Friday to 9am on Saturday.

Economics expert calls for credit access to the poor in Pakistan.

New board of directors fails to get plans implemented.

Ministry of petroleum insists there cannot be two regulators.

NTDC to use latest technology to avoid power wastage.

Developers will be asked to inject equity of up to $800m.

Commerce secretary says local exporters will get level playing field.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 38 points.

Local giants decide not to finance project strongly opposed by the US.

SBP says forward contracts against import should coincide with the maturity of letter of credit (LC).

Gas supply to CNG stations will remain suspended from 6am on December 22 to 6am on December 25.

Traders hold on to dollar amid bleak economic outlook.

To launch protests across the country against low gas pressure.

New urea plant faces complete cut-off.

Mechanised coal, clinker and cement terminal being built at Port Qasim.

Surplus crop across the border, changing regulations make Indians competitive.

IT giant believes facility will make life much easier.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 70 points.

Rising international prices, demands of sovereign guarantees seen as key hurdles.

NAB, FBR, federal tax ombudsman to devise strategy for losses under Afghan trade agreement.

Income funds provide support despite fall in stock market.

Karachi office is first outside US and will help promote entrepreneurship.

Asks political parties to help prepare 25-year economic roadmap.