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Bans, blocks, hate speech, social media boom and Halal Googling - 2013 saw many ups and downs in our cyberspace.

KCCI is keen to send a delegation to Dubai in order to promote Pakistani products and services, says Abdullah Zaki.

Hamid terms bilateral economic activity crucial for both countries.

Yemen minister for industry meets President Hussain.

Trade preferences can potentially double exports of the country, says Sarwar.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 89.74 points.

Stung by the scam, about 8,000 more victims have approached bureau.

Official document shows charges of gas theft, bribery among others.

State looking towards commercial banks for budgetary support.

Two EVPs, one of them allegedly involved in concealing bad loans, win extension.

G-B chief secretary has prepared a feasibility report for construction of 20MW electricity on site of Attaabad lake.

ICCI has signed a MoU with Bahria University to conduct joint research.

Missions get limited amount to meet administrative expenses only.

Ambassador Khalid hopes trade will increase between the two countries.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 123.12 points.

Pakistan says it will keep purchasing dollars to buffer reserves after international lender’s criticism.

High commissioner says Indian govt is addressing issue of red tape.

Says banks, DFIs can invest in government ventures above stipulated limit.

Committee formed to settle old claims made by Pakistani investors.

A meeting of the Privatisation Commission Board has been called on January 8.

Expo to showcase latest gizmos in San Francisco.

Pakistan trying hard to attract investment, modern technology and skills.

Sudden tax increase kills enthusiasm of the public.

Speculation rife over upcoming monetary policy.

Plan to sell profitable state enterprises, like PSO, is incomprehensible .

HACPL chief to look at market response before deciding on product diversification.

Demand zero ratings on textile exports to take advantage of GSP Plus.

Increase in demand despite higher prices reassures market.

Undervalued firms, improving stability drawing attention.

Bill recovery and area threats are seen as some of its biggest hurdles.

Improvement in forex reserves and lower inflation aided the index’s growth.

Analysts say latest price increase may hurt volumetric sales.

Chairman of standing committee on project stresses on its capacity.

Qamar says PML-N adopting ‘anti-public’ policy.

Aswani makes six US trips to meet top achievers in global life insurance industry.

Starts direct flights from Multan to Saudi Arabia.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 78.33 points.

Led by Gauhar, company manages to plug annual financial haemorrhage of Rs15b.

Nawaz govt doesn't appear to have stomach to crack down on tax evasion without which, closing budget gap is impossible

Industry sees addition of almost 10 million new cellular connections.

The feedback will help the authorities in designing a futuristic monetary policy, says SBP Governor.

Government intends to increase nuclear power generation: Iqbal.

Representation of local population in companies to be guaranteed: minister.

Rashid says focus needs to be on China, Middle East among others.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 353.33 points.

Recommends regulatory body to decide over pending licence applications.

Move likely to be followed by other players after GIDC revision.

Inflows from multilateral and bilateral sources provide respite .

Secretary says Dec 2014 deadline for sell-off can be extended.

Some experts have suggested that spectrum being auctioned should be widened to include 4G frequencies.