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Dar says inflation has gone down, IMF accepts that prices of essential commodities have reduced.

As dollar falls below Rs100, Sheikh Rashid terms the appreciation artificial.

The agreement entails provision of data connectivity, hosted IP video surveillance and managed router.

TCM discloses Indonesian interest, says country capable of converting vehicles.

Rs3.5b cleared, incentive given for further expansion.

Sets procurement target at 8 million tons, maintains ban on gold import.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 132.76 points.

CEO of a retailer to take initiative against British designer Paul Smith.

Court had asked FIA to hand over cases to the bureau.

Decreasing cost of imports likely to be reflected in 2014.

Top positions in govt’s power generation initiative up for grabs.

Will lead to varying prices of oil across the country, to attract opposition.

Govt will procure 8 million-metric tonnes of wheat. Ban on gold import extended again.

Economist says change is driven more by sentiments, as macros remain largely weak.

“Pakistan is in a good position to exploit wind and solar energy which is in abundance here,” says Vaino Reinart.

Chairman says India’s subsidies hurting Pakistani market.

Development projects with China to improve situation, says minister.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 284.03 points.

Understanding reached in meeting between finance minister and PAAPAM.

Trade deficit for February 2014 contracts 7.5% YoY.

PPL moves to acquire company’s working interest .

HSD price may go up Rs0.18 per litre if decision made.

SBP remains tightlipped over source and purpose of funding; dollar falls to 101 .

The problem with Pakistan’s tax structure is that it offers far too many exemptions to far too many industries.

Hypocritical strategy on poverty alleviation hindering growth.

China faces decreasing return on capital, investment in shadow banks.

Present situation would harm Pakistan if liberal policies are adopted.

Aaramshop.pk banks on broadband penetration for growth.

Govt must do away with the fund as its misuse is inimical to commerce.

May hit 100 mark against dollar on aid and investment expectations.

US agri adviser says virus-resistant varieties can fend off the danger.

Industry players confident of output boost in one or two years.

Industry officials optimistic about govt support in future.

To give representation to lobbies in attempt to stem post-budget protests.

Analysts not concerned as demand picks up.

The economy generated 175,000 jobs last month, better than most analysts had expected.

Magazine identified engineer Nakamoto before his refusal.

Ceasefire and low inflation figure highlights of the week.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose to $3.921 billion from $3.871 billion a week earlie.

Qatar Aviation Lease Company and KL Aero Parts submitted bids for Airbus 320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Product will shield investors from misappropriation of securities by brokers.

Grant will be spent on the construction of stage-I of the project.

Chenab Group to expand its chain of Italian restaurants across the country.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 49.70 points.

Minister, CEOs meet to ensure successful completion of process.

March to June is the prime time for pollination of the date palms.

Govt decides not to demand payments for these properties.

Defence production ministry to send summary to PM for approval.

With technological progress, country will add two new export markets.

Small but growing IT industry worth an estimated $2.8 billion is being led by young entrepreneurs.