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In response to Chinese investment in Pakistan, US to provide expertise, technical assistance

The congress had six technical sessions in which 24 papers were presented

Ministry officials, Chinese company heads to be present on the occasion

Executives highlight future role of renewable sources

Association says small, medium-sized APMs on verge of closure

Company CEO looking to take advantage of Chinese partnership, CPEC.

NBP employees face ire of management for ‘useless’ messages sent to bank’s chief

National Power Construction Corporation to be sold next month.

A gap of Rs446 billion exists between the demand and supply of agro-lending in the country

Industry losing grip over domestic market as well.

Garbage transfer stations could be used as well, says SSWMB MD.

First project being considered for local financing, says WAPDA chief.

Moratorium on bank had caused liquidity issues for the brokerage house

Ministry says debt re-profiling is ideal when yield curve is going downward.

Offers a tariff of 49.87 cents per mmbtu, will build the facility in 2 years.

NA panel wants to know the facts that led to the subsidy offer to millers.

Channel being used to legalise black money, says FBR official .

Situation bad in the south of K-P, losses may cross Rs6b in next 3 years.

Seminar speakers underline need of constituting task force.

During the week, SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased $48 million to $12,517 million

Ministry seeks increase from 800,000 to 1.2m tons.

A share of SMEs in total bank lending is mere 6%, says ICCI chief.

Russia shows interest in upgrading the mill’s power plant.

Benchmark 100-share index loses 96.40 points.

According to the amalgamation scheme, KASB Bank Limited has been merged with and into Bank Islami Pakistan Limited

Engro’s Elengy Terminal fails to qualify.

Move to see competitive market structure in place by 2020.

Amount nominal; move meant to include people in the tax net

Govt is advised to consult, involve all stakeholders, use this opportunity to initiate long-delayed economic reforms

Power projects in K-P would help increase the generation capacity in the country

Leading export-oriented sectors could face increased sales tax rates

PCJCCI chief says it will help business community of both countries.

Reveals representatives of companies optimistic about the future

It may lead to over 100% increase in prices of locally produced natural gas.

Says finance minister allegedly extended Rs130b in additional benefits .

Cost of electricity production will jump by Rs3.60 to Rs21.60 per unit.

Qatar is likely to agree on a price around 14.5% of Brent crude rate.

The association urged government to take effective steps to stop illegal import of Iranian cemen

Samsung Galaxy J1 is 4G enabled and is available with various data bundles through Zong

Balochistan Economic Forum highlights province’s potential.

Infrastructure, R&;D key to enhancing growth: FPCCI official.

All three companies post double-digit rate of increase.

Move in line with company’s strategy to focus more on energy and agriculture

Benchmark 100-share index falls 189.89 points.

Incurs loss of Rs32b in 2014, first-quarter result shows loss of Rs1.94b.

Decides to reduce sugar, ghee and oil sales on utility stores.

Report by TRC says 21 field formations collected Rs64.3b of total income tax of Rs1.3t

Govt needs to urgently call meeting of CCI, discuss responsibility redistribution among center, provinces, local govt

The FBR is where the restructuring needs to take place first before it can be expected to bring about positive change

Ecnec to review proposal which suggests govt seek concessionary loan from China for the project