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Assures Pakistan of cooperation in qualifying for EU’s GSP Plus.

Says SRO 154 will discourage formal and registered textile units.

Volatility prevails, investors stay sidelined as index sheds 112 points.

Punjab, AJK governments were at loggerheads over the project’s boundaries.

In FY13 to date, the listed textile sector has given 70% price return, outperforming the 30% return of the KSE.

Recommends privatisation of power companies, removal of subsidies.

Says rising salinity and deterioration of water quality will lead to serious problems in the future.

Even if everything goes according to plan, Iranian gas will not flow into Pakistan until January 2015.

Trade deficit shrinks 10% in July-February 2012-13.

Cabinet to decide today as both nations try to resolve price row.

Only three dedicated firms registered with SECP, all of which are dormant.

Ginners in Faisalabad are protesting against new taxes.

SECP to take on responsibility of registering foreigners.

Blue chips drive the market up 350 points, recouping Monday’s losses.

The new bill would better assist the SECP in regulating investments made in the country.

German security equipment supplier eager to gain a foothold in Pakistan.

Company bigwigs discuss their changing roles within organisations.

Says anti-piracy policies can help strengthen the economy as a whole.

Manufacturing grew by 2.7 per cent in January from a year earlier.

Committee lauded the government for fixing flat electricity rates for agricultural tube-wells.

Will also build business centres, model trading house in Multan.

SECP chief stresses the need for increasing company registrations.

Ignores concerns of assemblers and importers, who fear increase in smuggling.

In February alone, Pakistanis working abroad sent $1.028b.

Sales stabilise in February due to election-related buying, weak imports.

Company commits 6,445 work units, equivalent to $64.45 million.

Stock index futures contracts to be traded with banking, oil and gas and KSE-30 index as underlying indices.

Establishment Division may issue official notification shortly.

Index plummets 441 points after president formally inaugurates project.

The cabinet should not be forced to take decision for the contract, says CJ.

Our economic realities are stark, but the future depends on us.

Troika of European powers is actually crowding out Greek interests.

Govt needs to ensure the security of investments or be ready to lose all.

All its current offerings are still products of Steve Jobs’ innovative mind.

Apparel designers cite multiple reasons for not taking businesses online.

Sukuk can be used as an instrument to discipline public sector borrowing.

There is no one-stop solution to the woes of Pakistan’s loss-making flag carrier.

Is our stock exchange really an indicator of the country’s economic prowess, or just a clubhouse for the rich?.

Ban on SIM sales from retail outlets, strict data verification restrict demand.

The law and order situation and weak macroeconomic indicators contribute to the decline.

Pakistan will face a shortfall of 1,445 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in 2013-14 against demand of 3,638 mmcfd.

Management accountants say organisations need to be resilient.

Regulator seeks to balance its role as a watchdog and a promoter of the markets.

Printers see a big surge in demand ahead of general elections.

Sports utility vehicle is 40% cheaper than its imported counterpart.

Federal cabinet to take decision on LNG imports, says Mandviwala.

Committee directs petroleum ministry to get approval of lowest bid from SSGC.

PINE was the most smuggled cigarette, says custom official.

Presentation highlights key benefits of the technology.

Expects index to gain 21% in 2013 despite unfavourable conditions.