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First quarterly report says agricultural sector recovers with improved output of major crops

OGRA had recommended up to 36% increase in tariff for the ongoing fiscal year

JCC decides to exploit full hydel potential of the country

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority sends summary to petroleum ministry

Link stretches 2,252 kilometres, will take less than half the previous travelling time

Burning cash at alarming rate, Tokyo-based conglomerate facing multiple issues

Indices down; Dow 0.56%, S&P 0.84%, Nasdaq 0.89%

Writes letter to Ministry of Finance to disapprove of government’s move

CEO expects company to increase market share to 5-6% in five years

SBP-held reserves had gone up 7.8% on a weekly basis

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 242.03 points

Provincial government sends notice, informs industry of impending liability from January 1

Traders ask commerce minister to step in to end the standoff

People having Benami assets will face property confiscation, up to seven-year jail term

Ogra has recommended an upward revision of oil prices in the country

Gross sales of company increase 21% year-on-year to Rs72 billion

Asks authorities to release long pending refunds claims

Gives recommendations aimed at ensuring fast and sustained economic growth

Approves issuance of Rs54.5b guarantees in favour of SBP, extends reduced rate of 0.4% on banking transactions

Proposed reforms were shared with stakeholders in the form of concept paper

Member Provincial Assembly hails power project as step towards developed Pakistan

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 504.16 points

Consul-general says decision taken due to city’s economic significance and to boost trade ties

Recovery comes with arrival of Rabi season coupled with support from subsidy package

Says a general tax amnesty scheme should be extended especially to the industrial sector

May include non-resident Pakistanis in definition of citizens

Dollar inches higher against yen and a handful of other major currencies

Demonetisation of high-value banknotes has hit consumer demand in India

FPCCI official says exports of almost all countries in South Asia on the rise, barring Pakistan

Consumers will be refunded Rs24b; NEPRA puts off decision on K-Electric plea

Punjab governor agrees to discuss energy price disparity with prime minister

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 230.74 points

Textile industry asks government to provide incentives, cut input costs

Faisalabad, Sheikhupura and Haripur Industrial Estates are expected to fetch over Rs400b funding

Requests govt to urgently clear Rs175b in power sector dues, blames finance ministry for unpaid amount

Consumers will be refunded Rs24b; NEPRA puts off decision on K-Electric plea

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 230.74 points

Chamber officials say industry can create jobs, promote exports and increase tax revenue

It is damaging local industry, discourages legal imports

Says plans must materialise to form specialised science and technology parks

State distribution companies seek tariff cut, K-Electric petitions for price increase

Govt had paid the money as incentive to complete work before the deadline

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 55.74 points

Reiterates Pakistan has made strong comeback since 2013

Regulator is looking to promote corporatisation and encourage startups

Says the banknote is significantly smaller in value than bills of $100, 200 euros and 50 pounds

Move comes days after Senate adopted a resolution to withdraw the Rs5,000 note

Research paper results show increase in reported trust decreases probability of labour force participation

Jovago portal says it is working to improve services, educating hotel owners

Favourable geography and natural resources not enough to make country thrive