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Benchmark 100-share index gains 177.12 points.

Decision a ‘big negative’ for economy; 80% subscribers’ income not taxable.

PSO will import petroleum products by inviting bids from shipping lines.

Total cost, direct and indirect, caused by terrorism in the country since 2001 tops $107 billion

Government misses major economic targets

The recent cut in the policy rate is expected to stimulate production and economic activities

FPCCI hopes recent agreements will help enhance trade, investment

Govt drastically slashes development budget in upcoming PSDP; not a single project approved

Advantedge looks to help by imparting industry-specific training

Company offering 25 million shares at floor price of Rs43 per share

Govt to recover 11% UFG from stations; ministry to seek ECC’s approval for move

Country’s total liabilities stand at Rs19.3t, says Institute for Social and Economic Justice

Say they are unable to diversify products and markets

soya bean had wider genetic diversity for different uses

In April, savings under NSS decreased by 62% compared to the figure for the same month last year

Benchmark 100-share index gains 13.28 points.

Pakistani equities have delivered 26 percent a year for US dollar investors since 2009, Khaleej Times report claims

Regulator says it will likely fall in line with ECC decision not to pass on cost reductions to consumers.

Meeting suggests that both countries should harmonise customs procedures, remove specific duties and engage constantly

Potential in century-old mud-and-stone mill may make villages self-reliant.

Province insists energy firms must take NOC before conducting surveys

Iqbal stresses country will notch up 5.5% growth next year.

Assets under management to increase to Rs46b, says AMC official

After an elaborate discussion, five areas of cooperation and investment by the Turkish company were identified

It also demands fair taxation system with no exemptions

Asks ministry to register name as India plans its move.

Say dairy body presenting twisted facts to policy-makers.

Tax on media houses aimed at generating Rs5b during new fiscal year

Benchmark 100-share index gains 331.96 points.

Recent rise of globalised and globalising middle classes and groups means that margins look more like mainstream

As evident by the name, the app revolves around shooting a ‘spy pigeon’ while avoiding being pooped on

Collection is expected to be Rs29.9b, which is 35% lower than this year.

Only three stock funds could outperform the benchmark index.

Better crops will help lessen reliance on edible oil imports.

Wapda delivers more than 30 billion units of low-cost electricity to the national grid per annum

NEC allocates Rs171 billion for corridor related projects next year.

Proposed FED on internet usage might decrease use of social media.

Seeks revision in rates, initially proposes 10% administration charges.

Chief urges government to make commodity cheaper.

Reading in line with analysts’ expectations, rate expected to remain around 6%.

Benchmark 100-share index gains 506.59 points.

His departure comes at a time when management at Engro Corporation has seen multiple exits of senior officials

Saudi reserves dropped from $732 billion at the end of 2014 to $683 billion at the end of April

The new Windows 10 software will come as a free upgrade to people who already use Windows 7 or Windows 8.1

PM decides to keep prices down to avoid criticism before budget.

Believes future holds more opportunities given developments in the sector

Bilateral agreement is necessary for Pakistan, China to provide legal framework to facilitate traffic

Those who believe coal technology is coming to an end are mistaken

Progress has to be made on MDGs that by far has been quite poor

Government must focus on policies to nurture economic ecosystem