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The dollar was on track to end 2013 modestly higher against a basket of main currencies.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 22.82 points.

“We should strengthen cooperation in all fields,” said Weidong.

Increased chances of slashing development budget.

New project to raise Mangla station’s capacity to 1,300 MW.

Consumers faced high oil and power prices and increased outages.

Compliance with conventions necessary for GSP Plus status.

Local assemblers see increasing margins in wake of stronger currency.

Posts an annual return of 37%, ranking 10th best in the list .

BoD blames ‘lax management’ as reason, orders inquiry to minimise damages.

Report reveals year 2012-13 saw total SMS traffic grow 13.68% from the previous year.

Jillani-led court will hear many suo motu cases taken by the Chaudhry-led judiciary.

Pakistan remained unable to attract foreign investment that could supplement the declining reserves.

Carrier far from glory days, but reformed to meet new challenges.

Lucky streak to continue on low input cost and high demand.

Economic recovery expected to benefit FMCG and food sector in 2014.

They are optimistic despite recent 300-point dip in the market.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 25.91 points.

Report highlights measures taken to improve economy, governance.

FBR officials to meet prime minister again today to finalise the plan.

Board will meet early January to consider privatisation of state enterprises.

Abbasi further said that gas prices for domestic consumers would not be raised.

During the current fiscal year, Pakistan has returned IMF $2 billion, including $1.8 billion under the SBA facility.

‘Bootstrapping Your Career’ describes how a person can get a job.

An anti-corruption strategy has not produced significant results so far.

The money raised could be used for giving interest-free business loans.

Analysing losses, shifting the hub to Lahore and better flight management can revive PIA.

Together with 3G, government should auction whatever 4G spectrum that can be made available.

Overseas sales expected to hit $14.5 billion by the end of FY14.

Positive developments in the industry set the stage for progress next year.

Analysts expect financial sector to outperform KSE index in 2014.

Both countries are poised to sign an MoU for electricity trade.

Karachi bourse drops 321 points on low foreign interest during the week.

Businessmen should pay more visits to South Africa to search for areas of interest, says envoy.

Experts stress need for producing quality seed to increase crop yields.

Desktop internet is dominating with 91% owning a PC at home and 45% also own a smartphone or tablet.

This is a prerequisite for reaping dividends of GSP Plus.

Asks govt to adjust these claims in utility bills and taxes.

Japan provides Rs176m worth of vehicles, equipment to training institute.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 112 points.

ATMs have the highest share of 64.6%, says SBP’s Payment Systems Review.

Universal Biomass Energy of India signs MoU with Punjab govt.

$147m repaid to the lender, taking the total to $5.4b.

Export Development Fund refuses to release money for payment to sugar millers.

FBR Chairman apprised him about the efforts being made to achieve the revenue targets set in the budget.

4 projects worth Rs32.9 billion were referred to the ECNEC for approval.

Customs department takes steps to effectively control smuggling.

Islamic banking is gaining popularity across the globe as the volume of Islamic banking has touched $1.4 trillion.

Businessmen says the country is not only safe for business but also for raising family.

The disease shortens the leaf size and gives it a pointed shape.