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Country’s current GCI position is the second lowest in South Asia

Gas import can be avoided as much as possible if country has alternatives

If not utilised, young minds can create serious problems for any country

Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting to defend a draft deal agreed with the EU

Some have set no age limit; work experience condition also varies

Malik Shahid Saleem said Central Asia was a huge market and Pakistan ought to explore new trade avenues in the region

Meeting discusses how to fast-track digitalisation of financial services

MSCI announcement, confirmation of Saudi fund release influence index movements

IT expert suggests self-security measures to prevent loss of consumer information

Sub-sector expects 25% growth annually if govt accepts its proposals

Fund’s proposals aimed at steep fiscal adjustment that will stifle economic growth, increase inflation

Aim to accelerate digital payments in Pakistan

The issue has dominated Trump's two years in office

SPI for the combined income group rose 5.71% compared to the corresponding week of previous year

Last month, the rupee strengthened after Saudi Arabia agreed on a $6-billion assistance package for Pakistan

Believes it will lead to transfer of technology to Pakistan

Per capita water availability drops to just 908 cubic metres

Economic counsellor says US wants to see economically strong Pakistan

National flag carrier anticipates high traffic on both routes

Pakistan will be able to reduce current account deficit, control inflation

The ambassador said currently trade between Pakistan and Russia was encouraging

Power Division also sets 100% recovery target for current electricity bills

Commit to provide Rs286b cash surpluses to Centre

Aims to announce different development targets to be achieved during its tenure

Lender demanding massive depreciation, which can push rupee far above 150 to a dollar

Benchmark index increases 0.56% to settle at 41,660.75

PM Imran has vowed to double tax collection by reforming the FBR

Will also meet domestic shortages, supply electricity to Afghanistan

Company’s general manager says it will import three new ranges by 2019

Dr Ilahi said NBP eyes the work of Pakistan Hilal-e-Ahmar Society with great respect

Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $95 million

Last month, the rupee strengthened after Saudi Arabia agreed on a $6-billion assistance package for Pakistan

Say authorities should protect interests of local farmers in accordance with law

Says agreement has been struck at rates that are higher than India’s

Tasks Ministry of Maritime Affairs to conduct cost-benefit analysis

Envoy meets governor, CM and visits Quetta chamber of commerce

Emphasises these will create job opportunities, promote exports

Deficit grows on the back of higher imports, dividend payments

Ministry asks govt not to intervene and let market forces determine prices

Fund suggests slapping new taxes worth Rs160b, raising GST to 18%

Decrease for 12th successive week due to external debt servicing, other official payments

Benchmark index increases 434.58 points to settle at 41,428.63

Thar project officials dismiss environmental concerns, saying it will comply with all laws

Chen Siqing visited the Pakistan pavilion allocated to exporters from Pakistan

'We are humbled to be recognised as a front-runner in the microfinance banking industry'

International lender, minister note CPEC’s role for sustained growth

Last month, the rupee strengthened after Saudi Arabia agreed on a $6-billion assistance package for Pakistan

The minister welcomed the upcoming visit of Belarusian scientists in the first week of December

Headline inflation comes down after revision in gas price hike according to seven slabs

After the revision, consumers will have to pay extra Rs3.8 billion