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Pakistan will see a huge surge in the international tourism

Launch event takes place in Islamabad

If passed, measure will see 90% cut in tax burden on lowest income group; relief is worth Rs67b

Delegation of Shanghai Electric also calls on PM Abbasi to discuss acquisition

Benchmark KSE-100 Index edges up 53.35 points to close at 45,083.57

Bureaucracy tasked with policymaking cannot undertake change of course

Despite being an important tool, many do not understand it well

It provides oxygen to the ailing patient, but it cannot cure the disease

City’s chaotic traffic beckons for a mass transport system amid increasing urbanisation

Discussions likely to begin during World Bank-IMF spring meetings in Washington next month

Addition to Entity List of the Export Administration Regulations feared to affect Pakistan’s chances of joining NSG

China at the WTO to address “discriminatory technology licensing agreements”

Says high tax impacts inflation, promotes smuggling and tax evasion

China has warned US of retaliation as it threatens tariffs on $3b worth of goods

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves dropped to $18 billion from $23 billion

Haphazard selection of companies for audit creates unmanageable backlog

China’s Commerce Ministry on Friday urged the United States to “pull back from the brink”

The benchmark index also nudged closer to its February low

The customers can now consult various doctors online and get medicines delivered to their doorstep

Move is expected to provide attractive returns for farmers

Move will pave way for reliable, efficient transmission of electricity

Admits conditions are not ideal, assures manufacturers of govt support

Govt departments have thus far relied less on information technology

Draft would be tabled before upcoming CCI meeting to seek consent

Benchmark index gains 3.84% during outgoing week

Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group fell 2.02%

New system will enhance tax revenue by at least Rs50 billion

Reduction in sales and corporate tax is the chief demand

Pakistan’s trade volume in last eight months stands at $58.4m

The dry run of the Facebook page was being conducted for quite some time

ICAP seeks abolishment of super tax, tax on bonus shares

Japanese car maker, cooking oil manufacturers among the first to increase prices

Reaction comes in response to Trump’s decision of restrictions on Chinese imports

The product has been launched to cater to diverse needs of customer

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value

Government should reduce electricity tariffs for livestock and dairy farmers

It poses threat to rice, sugarcane, cotton and maize crops

Calls trust deficit between industry and policymakers worrisome

World Bank says complementary measures are needed to create jobs, generate revenues

Has sent a list of 515 items to FBR requesting reduced rates

Finance ministry proposes budget of Rs800b, one-fifth less than allocated for PSDP this year

Development comes days after rupee devaluation

Under Brownfield category, company will be allowed to import auto parts at lower rates

Decrease for 14th successive week comes on account of debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark index increases 384.27 points to close at 45,030.22

Beijing has already warned the Trump administration against the move, urging him not act 'emotionally'

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value

However, production with the help of imported LNG has not proved cheap

‘Startup Lahore’ provides opportunity to learn from industry experts

Fall in rupee against USD will create problems for businesses and industries