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Initial losses were covered by gains later in the week.

With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.

Only the most concerted, sincerest effort will enable Pakistan to overcome economic, educational, health challenges.

Marketing firms say prices have come down 30% since Feb.

Production drops 12.8% on fears of rain damage, high input prices.

Launches survey on introducing Rs200, Rs2,000 and Rs10,000 notes.

Govt considers price hike, saying other sectors are at a disadvantage.

Mansour Cartoon has been animated by Ice Animations, a Karachi-based company.

Foreign inflow due to Unilever buyback helps KSE gain 192 points.

Gas stations have collected billions, but have not deposited this with utilities.

Authorities need to urgently appoint someone to avoid delay in budget.

"The fresh discovery is good news for the nation and the energy sector," says petroleum minister.

GDP growth for fiscal 2012-13 will clock in at 3.59% against the target of 4.3%.

GDP growth may miss target for fifth consecutive year.

This is part of phased upgrading of Punjab’s irrigation infrastructure.

Books 84.4% increase in net profits to Rs703.5 million.

Profits jump ten-fold to billions from millions a year earlier.

Timely elections, lower inflation data encourage positivity.

Announces 75% dividend, 25% bonus issue.

Gains formal approval for delisting from stock exchanges.

Robust sales, increased production, expansion strategy help explorer grow.

Finance ministry to review plan and come up with its own recommendations on Thursday.

Metro-Habib reels from the increase in advance income tax.

The cost of each of the 3 “free lunches” when they ended quickly appeared in the shape of massive crises.

By making the birth of the Web visible again, CERN aims to emphasise the idea of freedom and openness it was built on.

Deteriorating security situation in Karachi dampens spirits.

Customers urged to be vigilant while receiving calls announcing cash prizes.

Bank reports a 9.5% decline in profits to Rs1.452b in first quarter of 2013.

Helped along by strong sales, stable prices of agricultural inputs.

Cement producer’s profits grow 62% in the quarter on back of higher margins.

Company’s profits helped along by revival in fertiliser business.

Largest contributor being the textile wing, followed by cement, power and banking divisions.

Third IPO Summit discusses the benefits of going public to raise funds.

After-tax profit plunges 44% to Rs183.6m in first quarter.

Regulator approaches SECP and CCP for action against oil, gas firms.

Rebasing exercise adds Rs557 billion to total size of economy; share of agriculture and services in GDP increases.

Pakistan will prosper best when decision-making power lies with one party.

Here is a short guide to things an entrepreneur needs to watch out for.

Why some African countries are more successful than us in roping in investment.

He has left a legacy for his successor to follow and improve.

The never ending cycle of loans, restructuring and then new loans will lead Pakistan nowhere.

Overseas Pakistanis already play a major role, why not include them further?.

A veteran internet marketer’s insight into Pakistan’s undercover internet industry.

CNG stations and industrial units in the Punjab, KPK lose gas indefinitely.

Focus on emerging markets of Latin America, Asia for expansion.

Iranian Oil Ministry Spokesperson Alireza Nikzad Rahbar announced that New Delhi has renewed interest.

Corporate sector – the major player – taps money market funds for liquidity needs.

Both ask each other to approach cabinet for removal of subsidy.

Domestic demand drops 9% in April from a month earlier.

Company is yet to receive grant of ten blocks it won on March 10’s bidding rounds.