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1m tons of strategic reserves could be reduced by half.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 104 points.

Improving macro-economic indicators boost confidence in sector.

Managing Director to visit Pakistan to discuss development plans.

Kuwait’s Noor Financial had planned on selling 49.1% stake.

High population base fuels consumerism, growth of FMCG companies.

FBR suffers revenue loss of Rs478m in July-February of current fiscal year.

Foreign investors are far more likely to invest in the country if interest rates are lowered, not raised.

The move will see the lock-out of about 6,400 employees at the factories in southern India.

Feroz Khan wants to fully pay off debt before undertaking initiative again.

Mobile wallets can bring disruptive transformation in banking industry.

Need to devise a policy for overseas expansion of banks.

Incoherent policies, staggered payments passed off as bailout.

Despite some advancement, Pakistan exporters struggle to enter US market.

Delay in reporting attributed to ‘dysfunctional’ board, absence of chairman .

Govt plans to increase efficiency through high-yield crops.

Army to ensure security of Chinese officials.

BoI in no hurry to agree to stringent clauses set out by Washington.

Despite mountainous terrain and adverse climate conditions, the officials succeeded in energising the line.

Lead underwriters to be Goldman Sachs Asia and Credit Suisse.

Shipments may plunge if rupee continues to rise against the dollar.

Decision disappoints banks, analysts bemoan announcement.

Forex reserves rise to $9.4 billion as rupee appreciates 5 per cent.

13 km long project now needs to be cleared in the environment impact assessment report by the EPA.

Both countries have reached broader understanding on liberalising bilateral trade: PM’s aide.

SHC directed the officer to apprise the court about the progress.

Responsibility of ensuring transparency and earning maximum gains for the state has been given to the board.

Amount of $1.2 billion to be spent on port.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 41.35 points.

Hints at less aggressive approach towards labour demands.

Says most tyres are substandard that pose a threat to vehicles, passengers.

Rupee appreciation, improving inflation figures to be taken into consideration.

Pakistani rights group demands protection, absence of law in Sindh draws flak.

Of total FDI of $606m, oil and gas sector attracts highest amount.

Bids for eight aircraft submitted today likely to be disqualified.

KCCI president appreciated Dar’s directives to concerned authority to settle refund claims of 26,000 cases.

Businessmen gather for CFO Conference 2014.

Issures third-party administrator for related regulation.

Results are based on quality tests conducted on OGRA’s orders.

Price revision will not affect K-Electric and lifeline consumers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 32.09 points.

Strengthening exports, stable margins boost revenue.

Finance minister admonishes body on corruption, cautions officers.

Directs Ministry of Petroleum to seek cabinet’s nod.

Payment to be made in rupee, 18-month freeze on any new auction also agreed.

The 12 projects approved cost Rs60 billion. They were recommended to ECNEC for further approval.

Petroleum minister directs CNG stations to convert their stations to pump LNG.

"Mystery inflows" are expected to rise to $3 billion.

Finance Minister says tax-to-GDP ratio of 13 to 14 percent would be a “win-win situation for Pakistan”.

Says reserves position strengthened the rupee against the greenback.