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Due to US sanctions trade was conducted through alternative payment mechanisms of limited scope

Former prime minister directs providing relief for salaried class

News of amnesty scheme, sector-specific developments help index rise 1,077 points

The two biggest categories of US imports from China last year were communications and computer equipment

Trump argues pain of the dispute will pay off in the end

Higher revenues and expenditure control will allow the Spanish government to reduce fiscal deficit

All major cities experience moderate changes and stability

Country acquires $6.9 billion in foreign loans in 2017

Believes step will give boost to government revenues

Net addition of Rs2.14 trillion made in eight months of current fiscal year, 10.3% higher than that in June 2017

Officials say pending refunds hindering growth

Recommendations include availability of electricity and gas, tariff rationalisation

China says it is fully prepared to respond with a fierce counter strike

Says stakeholders consulted widely to make new budget friendly

the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value

Gene bank comprises of over 36,000 germ plasma of different crops

This sector was earmarked for the development of an industrial estate in Islamabad

Global body writes letter to Pakistan, says scheme may affect global fight against terror financing

Will, however, stay short of 6% target; risks to macroeconomic stability rise

Claims tax refunds of the sector have accumulated to Rs13 billion

Request comes after other ministries demanded almost Rs2tr for PSDP

SBP says they are not legal tender

Benchmark index increases 76.80 points to close at 46,637.62

China says it is fully prepared to respond with a fierce counter strike

It is our foremost commitment to win the hearts of our passengers, says adviser to PM on aviation

Find out what makes Pakistan's boom-town Gwadar, a feasible option for investment

Settles with pared gains at mid-day break as analysts weigh in on massive tax incentives announced by PM

Minister says time is ripe for investment in various sectors

Shah directs revenue board to utilise resources to meet target

Points to lack of contact between private sectors for nominal bilateral trade

Threaten to protest in front of parliament over losses suffered by them

Dispute has roiled global markets, but world stocks edge higher

Utility stores will sell essential commodities at lower-than-market prices

Business community has strong reservations about Beijing’s list of concessions

Income tax exemption threshold increased to Rs1.2m

PM announces five-point ‘radical economic reforms package’ with an aim to increase tax base

Decrease for 16th successive week on account of debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark increases 0.99% to close at 46,560.82

Blames continuously depleting gas reserves in country

Local traders said that the present regime has no right to approve the next budget for 2018-19

Approves launch of technology in areas of five districts

PM expected to make a formal announcement after chairing EAC meeting today

Also proposes a bailout package of Rs3.4b to rescue loss-making state-run utility

Commerce minister discusses ways to increase country’s exports with LCCI

Directs PSO to start purchasing fuel oil for supply to power plants

Exports started improving in February 2018 and have continued to improve in March 2018

FBR data shows Rs102 billion was transferred last tax year

Benchmark gains 90.27 points to close at 46,103.61

It was earlier being imported from China

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