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United Bank Limited has launched its digital banking app for customers to experience hassle-free banking on the go

Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (Pacra) has maintained the Soneri Bank’s long-term rating of “AA-”

JS Global Capital organised the third Pakistan Investment Conference 2018 from 25-27 June 2018 in the US

Expectations of dollar inflows under amnesty scheme ease pressure

The rupee fell to 69.10 against the greenback in early trade before recovering slightly to 68.93 later

Seeks details of unspent CSR funds in the entire country

Tax body continues to create confusion as deadline approaches in two days

Arif Naqvi faces possible 3-year imprisonment over three bounced cheques worth a combined $300 million

Plunge 5.86% week-on-week; decrease attributed to external debt servicing and other official payments

Benchmark index rises 0.67% to finish trading at 41,997.85

Business community has demanded that the government extend the tax amnesty scheme for one month

Irsa spokesperson has said that hydroelectric power generation is the solution to the country’s energy crisis

The rupee remained stable against the dollar at Rs121.4/121.6 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday

China wants to expand and promote its free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan

Chairman says WAPDA making efforts to ensure human resource development

Establishes over two dozen common facility centres with PSDP funds

Its production capacity goes up to 1 million tons per annum

Will now produce 2.2 million tons per annum, market share may rise

Poor economic outlook and interest rate hikes take toll on businesses

Auditor refuses to accept ex-ministers’ exemption certificates

NEPRA increases tariff by Rs1.25 per unit; consumers will have to pay extra Rs15.7b

Benchmark index gains 1.14% to finish trading at 41,717.99

Only the areas where power theft was rampant witness scheduled and announced electricity load management

Important for tour operators of both countries to establish links to promote tourism, PTDC general manager says

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 13% of its value

Plan envisages choking financing of terrorist groups such as Da’ish, Haqqani network

Four mega projects have already been completed since Aug 2017

Warns people who fail to declare hidden assets can face legal action

Says it will work with business community to ensure economic growth

Rates increased in the range of Rs50,000 to Rs250,000

Focus primarily on elections and non-development expenditure for next four months

Power Division fails to reveal actual demand for cheaper LNG fuel from power producers

New rules prohibit use of disposable plastic items under certain size

Interim set-up approves development budget for FY 2018-19

Benchmark index gains 0.65% to finish trading at 41,246.09

The dangers raised by the complainants are worldwide with both parties accepting the science behind global warming

83 Japanese companies were operating in Pakistan including Toyota and Suzuki Motors, Consul General says

The leader of the delegation mentions that the visit will pave way for enhancing bilateral trade

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 13% of its value

A think-tank report suggests country needs to cooperate fully for advancement

The 660MW project will be equipped with super-critical technology

Oppose govt’s directive on reducing use of additives that will require $5b investment

Says tax amnesty scheme is a way out

Dubai-based airline plans to start flying largest airplane to Islamabad in July

Three-fourths of the amount utilised for budgetary support, external financing

Benchmark KSE-100 Index loses 1.58% to finish trading at 40,978.23

Decision to be taken after six-day meeting

Excludes income earned this fiscal year and changes formula for valuation of foreign assets

Replacement of labour with capital in urban sub-sector leads to this situation

Next govt must cut generation cost, restrict imports and focus on clean energy