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Cite high energy cost, lack of competitiveness as crippling factors

Benchmark index plunges 10.4% in August, sheds 3.4% week-on-week

Farmers' body says downpour has not impacted prices

Finance ministry does not agree with benefits proposed for BoI staff

The “Smile to Pay” system will allow customers at a healthier spin-off of KFC in the eastern city of Hangzhou

'The dollar and US Treasuries are typically safe haven assets. But no one really wants to own the dollar right now'

Shares in the group added 0.9% to trade at 126.50 euros

Dar tells Senate so far 5 new NGOs have been registered; says there are 165,800 BISP beneficiaries in 7 FATA agencies

Average prices of 12 items rose in a selected basket of goods

'Purpose of package is also to stimulate economic activity'

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

Energy ministry will seek trade deals without inviting bids

Changes in consumer preferences are prompting advertisers to shift budgets from TV to online viewing

All 16 field Offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation issued fresh notes to general public

Feasibility depends on transportation charges, approval by govt authorities

Sign MoU to promote best practices, corporate governance

In January, SBP made a $500-million loan repayment to State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China

Only about 24,000 new subscribers were added in July 2017

Growth in free property portals has removed the need for middlemen to conduct transactions

FBR records collection of Rs449 billion during July and August, growth healthy to meet 2017-18’s target

PM decides to keep prices of high speed diesel, kerosene, LDO unchanged

Benchmark index loses 116.66 points, wiping out Wednesday’s marginal gains

The voltage level will be improved and benefit the consumers of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company

PRGMEA Central Chairman said that the exhibition is being held in Lahore for the third time in collaboration

Board recommends interim cash dividend of Rs3.50 per share

Minister says programme aimed at implementing Pakistan Energy Labelling Regime

IPO-Pakistan says progress reports should be shared with missions abroad

Last year, Tehran allowed imports for only two months

One flight was cancelled and several faced up to lengthy delays

Expects move to ease entry of Pakistani exporters in European and American markets

OGRA makes recommendation in line with global crude price movements

Official says commerce ministry will set up cold storages for preservation

Finance ministry says budget portfolio has no funds for such projects

Jazz will invest sale proceeds in expanding its network

Benchmark index gains 90.57 points to close at 41,323.65

HBL Chief Executive Noman Karamat Dar admits mistakes but denies any wrongdoing

The partnership will also see Dawood Hercules buy 45 per cent of edotco Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd

Setting up research and development centres for development of horticulture sector

Global rice production is likely to fall in coming years due to climate change

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Trade department official calls for exploring all untapped areas

One month has passed since PM Office directive to clear subsidy claims

Provincial finance minister and bank president talk of extending loans

Highlights the constraints for developing a large pipeline of bankable green infrastructure projects

Originally, FWO was required to arrange financing from its own resources

Approves sale of environment-friendly Euro-IV and Euro-V diesel in Pakistan

Says there is no need to panic even as foreign exchange reserves fall below $15b

Is exploring the option of connecting to Central Asia in the wake of CPEC

Discounted rates being offered on flights to/from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan and Faisalabad

KSE-100 index loses 741.14 points, closes at 41,233.08