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Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 83.8 points.

Tuesday's announcement marks the end of Nokia's days as a phone manufacturer.

The Nokia deal thrusts Microsoft deeper into the hotly contested mobile phone market.

Bakhtawari lauded the services of Yasmin Qureshi and appreciated the support of UK for grant of GSP plus to Pakistan.

Officials claim the plant is a top priority for the government.

Deposits surge to Rs30 billion by the end of June.

Chairman should be hired before 3G licence auction, says Chief justice.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 436.17 points.

CPI rises 8.55% despite excluding 96% increase in power tariffs.

Airblue in distress as employees strike after management’s hasty proposals.

Provisional results show revenue collection jumps 17% but falls short of monthly target by Rs14 billion .

Company’s exploration efforts increase available fuel supply/

FIA is now looking to arrest director to commerce minister, Farhan Junejo.

It is a well-known maxim that certainty and not quantum of penalty, is more effective.

Blame low prices, absence of market and lack of government support.

Sale of illicit cigarettes has increased over 60% in five years.

Euromonitor and FBR officials say market is flooded with smuggled, non-duty paid brands in absence of law enforcement.

Effect goes beyond the industry itself and is more than just financial in nature.

Full impact of hike passed on to consumers of all petroleum products apart from HSD.

Minister says uninterrupted electricity supply to industries key tfo progress.

CEO Zeeshan Akhtar’s focus on quality makes company a big name.

“Train The Trainer” programme will be held in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore on September 2, 3 and 4 respectively.

Pakistani products to gain greater access to Indonesian markets.

Reduced risks, high profits encourage investors to invest in a big way.

Government provides a subsidy of Rs1.07 per litre in the price of high speed diesel.

Companies coming up with cheap internet packages for survival, dominance.

KSE 100-share index shed 2.4% in the week to close at 22,160.85 points.

The department claims it has earned Rs670 million more as compared to the corresponding period the previous year.

The regulatory body said it was misquoted by the press.

SSGC board raises objections on award of import contract.

Reversal of provisions, higher non-core income leave the bank Rs1 billion richer.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 54 points.

18mmscfd of gas, 1,550 barrels of condensate flow during testing.

Experts suggest it is high time to carry out a focused study on shale gas and oil prospectivity.

ECC to decide on flag carrier’s request in upcoming meeting.

Fluctuations in international market putting pressure on local prices.

Accumulated losses of the airline amount to over Rs160 billion.

Project aims to facilitate SMEs reduce consumption and pollutant load.

Operational efficiency pulls expenses down considerably, enhancing the bottom-line.

Bank pockets Rs2.43b in first half of 2013 as non-core income supports bottom-line.

Company orders employees to return extra income received.

Engro’s turnaround, HUBCO payout, higher earnings of fertiliser division propel profits.

High commissioner urges Pakistan to maintain momentum, boost exports.

Earnings surge following a marked decrease in bad loans.

Benchmark KSE-100 index ends 21.6 points lower.

This is part of Punjab govt’s campaign to promote clean energy.

SB Retail Stores’ business model is simple: provide quality products.

Company makes triumphant return, but investors prefer cash.

Lucky Cement, the largest manufacturer, leaves association.

Earn Rs7.35b in fiscal 2013 as efficiency gains, falling rupee support bottom-line, announces dividend of Rs4.5/share.