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Twice-weekly flights will fly from Lahore to the two cities

It is crucial to promote R&D in order to become globally competitive

So far, women have limited opportunities to participate in economic activities

Low crude prices provide govt fiscal space, allow it to go easy on monetary tightening

They will produce only 2-3% furnace oil, mainly churn out gasoline and diesel

It is not wise to leave exchange rate completely at mercy of market forces

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says the government taking practical steps for strengthening economy

Newly established small-scale units are widely involved in making innovations

Maldives has mostly been importing rice, fruits and vegetables from Pakistan

Excise dept installs first machine at FCCI, will set up more at public places

Investors stay on sidelines due to unimpressive economic outlook

Includes private sector in IT task force to attract investment, train youth

Service will kick off on Dec 25; each train will have capacity to carry 75-80 containers, generate revenue of Rs2.4m

NAB called for putting the accused on ECL due to loss caused by merger of two banks

Since 2015, the German carmaker has paid more than €27b to settle investor, consumer lawsuits

Reduction is aimed at appealing to traders and middle class

President’s frustration with central bank Chief intensified after this week's interest rate increase

Women entrepreneurs plays a significant role in the economic development of any country, says Dawood

Yousaf Baig Mirza and Shafqat Jalil met a PAA delegation

Allied Aitbaar Islamic Banking is having a network of 117 exclusive Islamic banking

During the week, average prices of 17 items rose in a selected basket of goods

Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 12 months

Thar Energy will consume domestic lignite coal

Government would take drastic steps to develop the capital market and promote investment, said Ismail

Minister says work on CPEC accelerated and scope expanded to cover diverse areas

Directs CAA to set up advance mechanism for resolving issues

Country may have to borrow $4.5b from foreign banks to meet financing requirement of $22b for FY19

Insists increase in taxes will not reduce cigarette consumption in Pakistan

Bank says it is already financing three projects in Pakistan that are under the umbrella of both CPEC and CAREC

Provinces fail to conduct due diligence for laying transmission lines

Benchmark index increases 14.52 points to settle at 38,251.04

Demands US withdraw accusations against two Chinese citizens indicted for hacking

European shares open negative following in footsteps of US, Asian markets

Omer Ayub Khan tells NA that 10,000 people will be hired to overcome shortage of meter readers, other technical staff

Details to emerge if Islamabad is to get financing on one-go or tranches

PML-N president vows to uphold high standards of fair and equitable accountability

Bringing Effie awards to Pakistan is a proud moment for the entire industry says PAS chairman

Referring to a news story titled “Auditors term OGRA chairperson’s hiring illegal”

With nearly 500 musicians coming together to pay tribute

To provide a secure and reliable service for e-commerce and m-commerce transactions

Will facilitate expansion of bilateral trade and economic ties

Chairman Khalid Mirza says it is important to simplify and reduce cost of doing business

MoU will attract investment in SEZs, relocation of Chinese industrial units

Sets aside environmental concerns of Balochistan govt

Nadeem Ahmad also goes on foreign trip; company secretary says Pakistan’s law does not apply to the fund

The firms are interested in participating in upcoming bidding for new blocks

Britain expresses interest in participating in CPEC

Pakistan’s public debt likely to swell from existing Rs26tr to Rs36 trillion in next three years

Increase comes on back of $1b inflow from Saudi Arabia

Information minister Fawad Chaudhry says PM Imran has spoken to the dignitaries over the phone