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The duty on polyester filament yarn, which is the basic raw material for the fabric industry, is already high

Demand authorities to take steps for controlling the influx of sub-standard imported

JUI-F senator wants govt to increase import duty on batteries

Overall, oil sales rise 10% to 2.43 million tons in May 2017

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

New oil, gas reserves found from Aqeeq-1 well in Sujawal district

SNGPL had set a target of 45,000 new gas connections in the region despite shortage of meters

The index for the group stood at 209.81 points against 209.66 in the previous week

Looks to convert 10,000 schools to solar power during 2017-18

Textile sector contributes 8% to Pakistan’s gross domestic product

CASA-1,000 project stakeholders evaluate technical bids filed by companies

NCCPL reports a delay, says settlement date extended by another working day

Aims to collect Rs348b in revenues, will issue Rs25b bonds for infrastructure projects

Wants rate to go up from 0.02% to 0.03%, also endorses change in CGT regime

While being resource-rich, progress has been hindered by security concerns

Benchmark index falls 225.51 points to end at 48,555.30

Plans to sell the company's 39% share in exercise scheduled for later this month

Says govt needs to control administrative expenses, expand tax net

Importing four to five million tons every year

he currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Bank exits after issuing 8.6m GDRs worth $151m to investors

Illegal sale of cigarettes continues, causes Rs40b loss to national exchequer

Says finance minister promised measure for just one year

It is feared that deregulation will give OMCs a sudden windfall

Earlier, the SBP received $350 million under the CSF and made payments of $62 million for external debt servicing

CPI increases following surge in cost of perishables

PPL now produces 230 mmscfd from the Sindh gas field

Long overdue correction begins earlier than expected

KSE-100 suffers biggest intra-day fall in history, recovers slightly to close 1,810.76 points down

Outcome would support domestic manufacturers of cold rolled coils

Group conducts study to assess scope of hybrid electric cars in Pakistan

Local manufacturer seeks hefty cut in duty on raw material imports

The project is heading towards completion and the workforce includes Chinese and Pakistani men

Chinese official reiterates Pakistan’s energy shortage will end soon

Through the pipeline Pakistan and India would be provided 1.325 bcfd gas each

They said that continuous load-shedding has badly affected the economy of the city

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Overall, finance ministry will give Rs45 billion to energy companies for circular debt

Share of income tax goes down, FBR provisionally collects Rs2.86tr in 11 months

Power regulator decides to evaluate K-Electric’s performance in wake of recent events

The new prices have been announced after getting PM’s nod with effect from June 1

Records a fall of 861.59 points as index-heavy stocks see selling pressure

Establishment of Exim Bank of Pakistan Limited is a positive step

OGRA, however, recommends increase in kerosene oil price

Is also keen to provide inter-city, intra-city bus services in Sindh

If government’s proposals are passed by parliament, it would undermine previous tax reforms

The instructions aim to enhance the proactive environment in financial institutions

Will facilitate growth of economy and the corporate sector

Station owners demand reversal of tax increase

KE officials say utility faces shortage of 500MW, expects situation to improve after May 31