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Pakistan to receive 1,000MW, Afghanistan to get 300MW.

Study highlights flaws of Pakistan’s system that favours indirect taxation.

Karachi Metro Bus project approved at a revised cost of Rs16.1 billion

There is also a proposal to generate 3,600MW by use of 600mmcfd LNG as permanent solution

Chief collector says system is being made less complicated.

Pakistan should devise a comprehensive plan to diversify exports, says Afridi

Fall mainly due to low urea sales in November.

Says distribution losses can’t be avoided in a country like Pakistan.

Highlights instances of collaboration between the two countries.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 192.01 points.

Experts say coal could be a game-changer if utilised efficiently.

Planning minister discusses ideas to improve research methodology.

Finalises term contract with Kuwait Petroleum for 2015.

KASB Securities will be allowed to execute ‘buy’ orders against 100% cash.

Pakistan could ask for exemption from sanctions, settle the money in barter trade.

Milliband expressed his enthusiasm for the PITB’s Mobile Governance Initiative

SBP experts explore security features, composition.

Gas supply to fertiliser plants suspended, Riyadh refuses to export on credit.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 381 points.

Commerce minister satisfied with growth after GSP Plus status.

Expectation based on the latest data on inflation.

Chinese official stresses project would not undermine anyone’s interest.

Doha enjoys virtual monopoly in gas supply after scrapping of PSO tender.

26 top officials, including 7 Bangladeshi nationals, face charges.

Finance minister hopeful of approval in December 17 meeting.

Brent crude for January sank to an October 2009 low of $67.53

TAPI gas pipeline project will be completed by October 2017, says Parliamentary Secretary for Petroleum

Rates were to be revised upwards by 50 per cent

LCCI laments ongoing sit-ins, says talks can resolve everything.

Though the amount is small, it underlines credibility risks for government.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 101.74 points.

Envoy stresses strengthened bilateral ties.

PM’s aviation adviser says FBR has expressed concern over change in tax measures

Five underperform KSE-100 Index in November.

CPI drops to 3.96% in Nov, beating even government expectations.

Country among the winners at Asia Pacific event.

Prime minister directs energy committee to present comprehensive load management plan

The new price will be effective from today.

Like Europe, Pakistan needs a lesson in waste management.

Despite a dismal picture, things are likely to improve, say industry experts.

Ultimate winners will be those who innovate and develop new products.

Coca Cola Pakistan has hit back since 2006 .

TUV Austria CEO considers Gwadar Port, road links with China major projects.

Entrepreneurs launched 3 Footwear in 2011, selling 1,000 units a year

Govt tries to take credit, but reduction comes as a result of global market plunge.

Black Friday kicks off amid high expectations.

New Delhi had imposed restriction to avert trade deficit crisis

Exhibition to begin on Monday, organisers satisfied with list of participants

Despite possessing enormous reserves, Pakistan’s marble exports were still far below potential

Tax collection for November 2013 lowered by Rs20b to inflate current figures.