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Benchmark index gains 303.64 points, settles at 41,595.32

However, the International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

contacts made as part of a countrywide exercise

Tunisian Ambassador: “we must focus on diversification of the basket of tradable goods”

Earnings per share enhanced to Rs0.10 from Rs0.04

Earnings per share stand at Rs13.43 in Jul-Sep

No dividend declared for third quarter in a row

Declares interim cash dividend of Rs3 per share

Provides Rs2b to manufacturers against outstanding claims of Rs20b

Bank shows impressive growth in financing portfolio

Increased gas supply by PPL, Mari Petroleum allows greater power generation

Government requested to form a one-window setup to steward this endeavour

Foreign banks remain largest source of loans, 3 lenders contributed 80% of borrowings

NA panel wants anti-corruption watchdog to contact UAE authorities and seek information about Pakistanis investment

Seeks to hold talks on the challenges that have delayed the project

Benchmark index loses 191.86 points, settles at 41,291.68

Stint will come to an end on December 31, 2017

IMF believes PKR overvalued by 5-20%

Online registration of tourist facilities ordered

Modernisation efforts underway

Decline in sales and surge in finance cost lead to the drop

Earnings per share reduced to Rs1.84 from Rs3.09

Increase in sales, higher other income lead to the surge

NEPRA dismisses CPPA’s request for only Rs0.07 tariff cut, consumers likely to get Rs24 billion relief

Announces 100 brands will exhibit their products at the 9th Interiors Expo

Makes request to Russia; two sides finalising terms and conditions of agreement

Airline serves over 100 million meals a year

Commerce ministry notification clarifies enhanced regulatory duty on import

Imported re-bars will be subject to 19.15% duty in addition to 30% already imposed

Of Rs756b collected in 1QFY18, Rs707b were collected through indirect taxes

Benchmark index succumbs to profit-taking, settles at 41,483.54

Higher development spending makes govt the largest importer, promotes culture of kickbacks.

They should capture anomalies across countries for a true picture.

Company CEO says anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel has spurred investment.

Need to go back comes after failures of the govt to address economic woes.

Trade in intermediate good shows increasing contribution in total manufacturing trade since 1995.

Country needs to eliminate bottlenecks in growth of the developing industry.

Two sides discussed various issues pertaining to the energy sector

LCCI chief says exporters have failed to take advantage of agreement

Agree to enhance cooperation in agriculture and allied industries

Organisers aim to inculcate entrepreneurial, business management skills in female professionals

Discuss with scientists prospects of disease-free banana varieties

Benchmark index rises 2,241 points, settles at 42,087.89

Long gestation periods, inefficiency lead to delay in release of funds

Central bank agrees to ease greenback shortage in the currency market using its own reserves, say dealers

Look to take advantage, aim to boost exports to $5b in three years

The two countries began taking steps towards detente in 2015 after 25 years of troubled relations

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions

Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group rose 2.21%

Share of short-term loans increases to half of total borrowing