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Five names had been sent for ascertaining suitability, of which one was cleared

Suggests small amount of crude in Faisalabad can be converted into energy

Say uncertainty, lack of clear policy will hamper industrialisation efforts

Also allows revision in fertiliser prices and PIA budget re-appropriation

Plastic wrapping rate goes down to Rs50 for all sizes of bags

Beijing can impose sanctions if US does not remove certain tariffs that break WTO rules

Benchmark index increases 0.03% to settle at 32,981.99

Remain weighed down by industry data suggesting US crude inventories fell less than expected

Move highlights increased scrutiny over tech companies exploiting customers' information

Imran meets representatives of leading US firms doing business in country

Request comes in light of adverse impact of law on capital market

The IMF asks Pakistan to end state control of the rupee to let the currency find its equilibrium against the US dollar

The international benchmark hit a session high of $66.84 earlier in the day

IfM official says firms should benefit from advanced manufacturing strategies

There is a need to revitalise our trade relations with Singapore and there is immense potential in different sectors

Becomes first-ever organisation from a Muslim country to win award

Diplomat says issues should be addressed to boost investment

International court has slapped $5.9b penalty on Pakistan in Reko Diq case

Oil marketing firm says HSD unloading facilities are limited at upcountry depots

Lagarde says resignation to take effect from September 12, opening the way for the IMF to choose its next leader

US oil companies begin restoring production in Gulf of Mexico, which was earlier shut because of Hurricane Barry

Benchmark index increases 13.67 points to settle at 32,972.02

Central bank revises up inflation forecast to 11-12% for ongoing fiscal year

In the past six sessions, the currency dropped a cumulative Rs2.54, or 1.61%

he meeting deliberated on the issues pertaining to demand and supply of cotton in the market

The government should end post-budget uncertainty, urges All Pakistan Textile Mills Association

Kissan Ittehad chief says budget does not include any steps to curb production cost

Foreign investors will meet PM Imran soon for announcing investments

It had been at $3.47 billion in preceding fiscal year 2017-18

Loses Rs1.07 to close at 159.86 against dollar in inter-bank market

SBP has already raised interest rate by 575bps since May 2018

Latest documents were not examined by NA which included 50 projects of an allied party

Quarterly assessment report cites internal and external factors for decline

230% increase is made in land acquisition component

He played a pivotal role in the development of early computers

Benchmark index decreases 2.12% to settle at 32,958.35

Positive Chinese data indicates more oil demand in world's second biggest economy

Govt should work on turning textile sector more competitive in global arena

Cai Fang of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences talks about Pakistan’s labour force

LNG, CNG may be transported through road and rail as being done in many countries

To attract online payment platform, govt will have to check money laundering

Main problem is low level of revenue collection relative to GDP

Traders threaten to carry on protest for weeks if their demands are not met

US giant is expecting to gain $5b this year from its Prime Day sales

FBR to also introduce portal which will contribute to improving the ease of doing business

Loan programme aims to help country stabilise its economy

Dull trading witnessed as investors offload and choose to remain on sidelines

Social media company was accused of sharing user information with British firm

Forms high-level committee for framing implementation strategy

Cites strengthening of institutions and economic stabilisation as two main pillars