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They will strengthen research activities, promote innovation

US wants issue addressed before restoration of benefits

Currency gained 20% after abandoning minimum rate against euro.

Consumers are paying billions in capacity charges without receiving electricity.

Lower-than-expected inflation prompts anticipation

Discount rate optimism and foreign buying provide boost to market.

Unprecedented surge in demand caused by drop in prices, further price cuts expected in February.

DRAP is operating without a CEO for two year

The heads of investment of as many as 16 leading local banks participated in the road show.

Thousands of containers carrying imported goods are at ports for years.

Pakistan’s current efforts termed satisfactory.

Apparel forum chairman blames FBR for problems of industry.

Says all stakeholders would be consulted before its finalisation.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 20.83 points.

Summary to be presented to ECC for approval.

Records year-on-year increase of $84 million in six months.

Report shows companies respond to SECP, but ignore FBR.

Widens $361m compared to same period previous year; December figures show balance surplus.

Govt revises downward expectations of proceeds from $4.5b to $1.53b.

Surging demand, refinery shutdown, low inventories resulted in severe supply crunch.

Exports to Bahrain, China and Malaysia will benefit stakeholders: chairman.

Pakistani textiles make mark in German exhibition.

Association seeks attention as production, consumption take a hit.

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stands at $15,060.2 million

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 179.86 points.

Register growth of 10.8% in 2014, according to SBP data.

Dar invites investors to special economic zone in Sindh.

Issues directive to NEPRA to pass on cost of theft to honest consumers

Security situation, energy crisis as major reasons of hindrance to economy.

Asks stakeholders to improve productivity for food security.

The bank is also in the process of issuing shares worth Rs4.3 billion

SBP says improved fiscal discipline has resulted in lower government borrowing.

Suggest economic policies are on the right track.

Hails regulatory duty on imports, says it will foster investment.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 214.46 points.

Follows footsteps of Lahore; aim is to serve as platform for budding talent.

Pakistan may lose investment of $1.2b in country’s largest steel complex.

Interviews senior officer of body; Fund maintains operations are transparent.

PSO’s inability to replenish stocks leaves no fuel for power generation.

“The textile industry, due to energy supply suspensions, has been unable to reach its potential,” says APTMA chairman

Assures efforts for installation of treatment plants.

WAPDA chief stresses importance, wants pace of work to be accelerated.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 46.91 points.

Instructions come after meeting with aviation adviser to review progress.

Set to release annual reports for 2012 and 2013 in coming weeks.

PM directs review of agreement, consultation with Sindh govt.

Will switch to LNG and alternative fuels to generate about 21,000 megawatts.

Different numbers given by FBR and finance minister

Beijing will give incentives to offset first phase impact .

Campaign aims to help industry reach ambitious targets including a 20% share of Pakistan's banking system by 2020