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FINCA Microfinance Bank CEO asks govt to help digital banking flourish

Market hopes to see eight new listings next year led by Interloop Limited

Power producers reluctant to give firm LNG supply orders because they consume oil

Experts suggest Alibaba is putting in place complete e-commerce setup with purchase of Daraz,  microfinance bank

Repayments of debt and dividends to be made against $26.5 billion Chinese investment under CPEC

Besides textile, focus will also be on engineering, chemical, IT and agriculture sectors

Minister inaugurates first cargo train under public-private partnership

Kelly gets bail on condition he should not leave Japan or destroy evidence

Investors cut riskier asset holdings on confrontation between White House, central bank

Tractor assembler says import will cause heavy unemployment

'Strong media collaboration with specific coverage of areas of growth could play important role'

FBR would also focus on mapping big businesses and services

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

Asad Umar says SEZ will be established in the province under PSDP

ILO says 70% of workers work in informal sector in Pakistan, are subject to poor working conditions

Gas utility to collect 2.6 per cent unaccounted for gas (UFG) from 2012 to 2017.

PM aide insists economy will improve soon due to right policies

Deal may be executed at 15-20% discount over price of $1.77b agreed in Oct 2016

Emphasise Sindh has first right to consume gas produced in the province

Low disbursement unlikely to take pressure off foreign currency reserves

Benchmark index increases 57.88 points to settle at 38,308.92

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