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The government was planning to offer the machine to farmers on subsidised rates, says minister.

10-member team to venture for better trade relations.

KEPZ records year-on-year increase of 26% in 2013-14.

Insufficient supply of power in Punjab causing decline in activity.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 387.01 points.

State-owned entity announces launch of 175 branches.

Will complete set of licensed operators to start service.

Govt constitutes 14-member board including three PML-N lawmakers.

Decision based on ‘stabilisation in the country’s external liquidity position’.

Turkmenistan aims to start pipeline construction next year.

Oracle Pakistan MD says textile not the only sector to benefit.

Improved law and order situation necessary to reverse downward trend.

Country possesses rich deposits of gold and copper that await exploration.

Market segment sees huge growth; untapped potential remains, say industry officials.

Insists expected growth in 2013-14 is 4.3% and not 4.1% as announced earlier.

Inclusion of private sector individuals to help the process.

USDA created a first of its kind system to allow safe import, irradiation of mangoes, but its not economically viable.

Will improve energy situation in the country, says former LCCI official.

Company shifts focus on ramping up its offerings for live event viewing.

‘Frequent location’ function can be used to gather sensitive information.

Governor says Rs389b disbursed by end of 2013-14, surpassing target.

Chinese power producers express reservations about non-resolution of issue.

Zakaria Usman has urged SBP to reduce the discount rate by 1% in the forthcoming monetary policy.

Delay in monetary policy announcement and lack of triggers contribute to the fall.

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide.

Constitution of special banking committee hailed by officials.

Says it will help the business community in Karachi.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 35.06 points.

Will look after authority’s hydroelectric power projects.

Total volumes clock in at 136,888 units in FY14.

Another up for merger with domestic bank in coming months, says third review.

Such dubious hiring causes loss of billions of rupees to national coffers.

Both financial institutions owe Rs106.4 billion to central bank.

State Bank releases third quarterly report for 2013-14.

FPCCI president stresses cooperation among member nations.

Results to be announced on September 30 at AGM.

Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 124.17 points

NADRA unable to meet expectations, says Sindh CM.

Foreign firm’s accounts were locked over allegations of stamp duty evasion.

IMF’s funds take kitty to $9,602 million, data shows.

Cellular mobile tele-density reaches 76.2%, data reveals.

Increase 13.7% over last year; inflow from Saudi Arabia highest.

For the public, govt insists economic growth for 2013-14 stood at 4.1% .

Asks Islamabad to import gas from Qatar that may prove costly.

An additional revenue of Rs182.82 million was collected during the period under review, 10% more than last year.

Owing to improving indicators, business community expects cut.

Alternative Corporate Tax to complicate ties between taxpayers, collectors.

This will ensure uninterrupted power supply, says Sher Ali.

Interest rate ‘well above the SBP comfort level’.

Project drags on as top financial institutions reluctant to offer loans.