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The objective of the workshop is to communicate with the taxpayers and get feedback from them for confidence building.

Pakistan Kisan Itehad urges government to pay attention to policy-making.

Envoy seeks investment in energy, infrastructure and agriculture.

Textile minister emphasises importance of the industry .

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 287.64 points, close at 29,000.

Private equity fund from Switzerland to acquire or invest in three companies.

Central bank official comments on country’s growth.

Amid arrival of summer, company hopes to make headway.

Committee rejects demand for diverting gas supply from fertiliser to power producers.

Lender says short-term borrowing exposes country to refinancing risks.

The finance minister expected the bond paper to be oversubscribed

The finance minister also briefed Sousa about the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies in a transparent process.

Conference held in collaboration with UAF, USDA and AARI to address issue.

Consultants will suggest steps to improve trade and cooperation.

Opportunity exists in Punjab for cheaper, alternative fuel.

Consignments rejected every year due to non-compliance.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 74.41 points.

Despite gaining popularity, hypermarkets and superstores lag behind small retailers.

APCMA chairman says manufacturers have a right to go for capacity boost.

Terms scheme highly successful in improving income opportunities for the poor.

Unemployment rate is expected to rise to 6.9 per cent in 2014 and 7.2 per cent in 2015.

Situated in the heart of Faisalabad, the centre comprises 14 halls and provides 37,000 square feet of covered area.

According to Bosan, the project will help improve the shearing process.

Stations will have modern look, plazas and recreational parks.

National centre will be established to achieve a low-carbon economy.

Chamber chief says businesses may be forced into illegal practices.

Smaller firms will be encouraged through less cumbersome regulations.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 170.93 points.

Outlines steps being taken to address challenges at Toronto meeting.

Two top-performing funds post gains of over 14% against KSE’s 5.3%.

About 100,000 new users were added every month in the three months to January.

Revenues match expenditures for the first time.

The ban of imports by the Walt Disney will cost Pakistan approximately $200 million annually.

Govt should promote public-private partnership amid under-utilisation of resources.

Infrastructure investment in the pipeline will boost industry.

Cause of crisis is govt’s control over wheat supply, instead of letting market run.

Change would ensure company enters market and competes with private competitors .

Current incentives offered are nothing but a formality.

Re-pricing of debt likely to result in interest payment.

Rejects Russia’s latest gas price hike, terms increase ‘economic aggression’.

Decrease ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs100,000, with effect from April 7, 2014.

Companies say US Treasury approved application under temporary relief deal.

Preparing a textile package after grant of GSP Plus status.

Method to discourage collusive bidding.

Nabs seven accused, including two FBR officials, who siphoned off tax paid by Pakistan Railways.

SBP deputy governor believes traditional mode will become redundant.

Foreign buying along with strengthening forex reserves helped the index climb 1,291 points.

Ministry of Petroleum has been urged to replace the existing 10 am to 4 pm schedule with a 6 am to 3 pm one.

Will facilitate support for state-owned power plants.

Project to be completed by 2016 at a cost of Rs170m.