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ABL earnings soar 26% on back of higher interest income.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 14 points.

Sales for January jump 57% as new models enter market.

As price of Indian rice rises, Pakistan looks set to regain edge in world market.

Has returned $5.66 billion so far under standby facility.

Country receives $9b from overseas.

Delegation leaving today for dialogue with stakeholders in Washington.

US releases $352 million of $1.4 billion coalition support fund (CSF) to pakistan.

Nawaz appreciates ADB support to the tune of $1 billion for energy projects and state owned enterprise reforms.

CCI takes decision after provinces refuse to take ownership; approves ‘diagnostic analysis’ of NEPRA.

The 71-page judgment provides ways for repaying consumers in K-P.

Asks Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to extend the timeframe for deferred payments.

“The government has prioritised mega projects to place the country’s economy on a right track,” says PM.

Private sectors of both countries to enhance trade ties.

Stocks trade deep in the red as KSE-100 index plunges 1.6%.

Expect SBP to hold interest rate steady as inflation dips.

Petroleum minister awards exploration blocks to OGDC and PPL.

Switch to other crops like rice and sugarcane that offer better returns.

Files ‘memorial’ with World Bank’s arbitration body against Pakistan.

Claims improvement in fiscal performance through higher non-tax revenues.

Filing 2 references in Rs82 billion graft case, NAB has nominated 17 accused, including 2 former PM Gilani and Ashraf.

IMF increased its forecast of inflation from 7.9% to 10% while expecting that inflation will soon bounce back.

Besides Iran and Sudan, this system will have a share of 50% in six countries by 2020.

Govt must take a bold decision on energy import like the EU did.

To appease both voters and political opponents is a self-deceiving spin

Despite growth, country’s ecommerce business is far behind many other markets.

Asset management firm has already pumped $100m into equity market.

Exhibitors were optimistic about a substantial increase in export of fresh produce from Pakistan.

RCCI plans to organise maiden single-country exhibition there.

Opponents fear that it may allow hackers to shut down people’s devices.

Decision taken to meet auto emission standards to cut pollution.

Thailand teams lead the overall scoreboard as race heads into its final day.

Province considers taking up the issue at Council of Common Interests.

Scheme is best suited for carpet manufacturers, says body chairman.

Investors remained cautious in the face of positive inflation figures.

Energy crisis started during Musharraf's rule, Nawaz says.

FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.

Says measures were taken to protect IT data, network infrastructure.

Telenor adds highest number of new subscribers in October and November 2013. CREATIVE COMMONS

Company announces cash dividend of Rs1 per share.

Better production at Enven plant lifts bottom line.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 180 points.

Quashes its own injunction against Transparency International.

Higher rates, deposit mobilisation and decreasing provisions may lead to growth.

Believes cheap Indian drugs will lead to closure of pharma plants.

Senate panel seeks briefing from senior officials on calculation of power cost.

Four-day event to see participation of six Pakistan teams.

Gives Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co 15 days for decision.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $5.6 million to $3.1 billion during the week.

Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.