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Majority research houses expect no change in interest rate.

Body chief says 3,000-3,500MW to be added by 2018

IJP road links the industrial area of Islamabad with the whole country and Afghanistan

The Science and Technology Ministries of both countries were working under a joint venture

In 2013-14, the reserves, however, swelled more than 50%, thanks to IMF

Improvement in the current account balance is mainly because of a shrinking trade deficit in both goods and services

Country’s export of fruit valued at $21 million a year; envoy takes notice

To loan at least $326m of the total project cost of $796m

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 40.82 points

Experts say taxation remains at the forefront of all barriers to growth

Country also holds reserves of 2.3t barrels of oil, shows study

He said the government was confident that the country would achieve its Rs3.100 trillion revenue target this yea

VC Dr Talat Naseer Pasha chaired the workshop and the PFA Director Operations Ayesha Mumtaz was also present

Inks agreement with NRSP Microfinance Bank for digital financial services

Speakers agree on importance, say population needs affordable products

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 116.61 points

Preliminary plans being finalised; Chinese companies remain in touch

Pakistani launches SMS-based app to connect drivers and commuters

Sukkur power company seeks Rs4-8 per unit increase in tariff to recoup losses

Experts say woes can be overcome, but question remains over sustainability

Refers to positive reviews from international ratings agencies, says Saudi Arabia keen to invest

Wijemanna said, “we are providing services at a very reasonable price

Ministry of National Food Security and Research plays a limited role and the food security bill is not approved yet

Corporation is running without a permanent head for more than one year

Spokesman says technical team working day and night

Aimed at construction of project offices, residencies for Dasu hydropower project

Amounts to $350.8m compared to $462.5m in corresponding period last year

Start-up connects female doctors to underserved patients

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 119.46 points.

HOBC demand has surged 250% following a decline in prices

If used efficiently, the country could transform into one of the ‘Asian Powers’

Out of Rs150.6 billion, only Rs71.3 billion spent during July-Sept

On the other hand, steps must be taken to minimise the role of middleman to stop exploitation of farmers

reserves swelled more than 50%, thanks to IMF and growing remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis

The rehabilitation project would be completed in seven years at an estimated cost of Rs22.254 billion

Chairman replaced by a ‘cool-headed decision-maker’

With 247% increase in online real estate searches, Pakistan ideal for startups

China ranked number 16 in terms of international investment in Pakistan but after CPEC it ranks number one

Asks the regulator to review its decision

Govt incurs Rs416-billion expense to service domestic and foreign debt

Drop in exports reflects govt’s reluctance to consult industry

Some key points to be taken up are infrastructure and connectivity for sustainable development

The tax system has improved to the extent that neither tax officials can extend undue benefits

Thanks to IMF and other assistance and growing remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis

MD says geopolitical conditions favourable for capital injection

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 198.37 points

Shifting dry port from Sost to Havelian will render 10,000 people jobless

Management looking to acquire more planes

Outstanding credit for fixed investments increases Rs181b year-on-year

The companies will now operate or franchise more than 5,500 hotels with 1.1 million rooms worldwide