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Consultant company to be chosen in 10 days: sources.

Statement comes after reports of Punjab Food Authority banning Dairy Omung.

Since June, 3,933 criminal cases have been registered for causing Rs5.5b loss.

Consequences have been the development of political and social capital in support of military-dominated development.

International Monetary Fund says the new monetary policy will also help build up foreign exchange reserves.

US company plans to market the product that will save energy up to 34%.

US ambassador said that the US has been advocating the idea of connecting South Asia with Central Asia.

The WASA supplies up to 75 million gallons water per day from its five filtration plants.

Meet 25% of the Rs360b annual target in first four months of 2013-14.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 16.79 points.

Industry presses on with demand for price increase as per production cost.

Two more narrow-body aircraft will enter the fleet in a month.

75% of total issue size sold off in book-building phase.

Company to lease out power units from its Bin Qasim plant for conversion.

Urge industry to build linkages with educational institutions.

Opposes suspension of gas supply for three months.

Food ministry to frame policy to ensure smooth supply of food items.

AEC to also provide 200,000 water meters to Karachi.

Software giant unveils Windows 8.1 in Pakistan.

Government plans to pull Pakistan Railways out of crisis.

Shariah compliant financing facility introduced.

Regional management says operations in Pakistan are still profitable and attractive.

Participating countries to set up jointly-owned pipeline company
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Some govts have in been ‘kidnapped’ by international capital — lending agencies — due to their need to refinance debt.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 18.46 points.

PIAF chairman says industrial process has ground to a halt due to shortage of gas.

Nestle and TetraPak educate consumers on hazards of untreated milk.

Confectionary market worth $100m and growing, says global snacking giant.

NIP launches manufacturing plant, raises hope for other companies.

Apprehension over fate of project given history of failure.

New development schemes have an estimated cost of Rs38 billion, which is included in current annual development plan.

Future revenue of public entities to be included in price determination.

Construction industry looks to bring momentum back in Karachi.

KSE-100 index rises 208.19 points.

Targeting 49% shares in the largest Islamic bank in the country.

Savings accounts, but not loans, will be available to men.

Duration of daily loadshedding in some parts of Northern Sindh, including Sukkur, increased from 4 hours to 8 hours.

According to sources PTA has received an encouraging response from local and international firms.

Sugarcane growers refuse to harvest their ready crop at Rs180 per 40 kilogrammes.

KCCI president urges restraint in future, asks parties to talk first.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 324.18 points.

Cuts rates for both passenger and goods transport vehicles.

Finances were sought to hire consultant for a study on splitting gas utilities.

Oil and gas sector receives highest amount in July-Oct period.

Nawaz urges Thai and Pakistani business community to work together.

Government, pharmaceutical companies at loggerheads over hike.

Any further delay in the completion of IP pipeline may aggravate the energy situation.

With support from international institutions, it is time to show progress.

Fresh talks, out-of-court settlement can prevent country from paying billions in damages.

Liabilities of Rs100 billion to reduce the appetite of bidders.