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KCCI and ABAD advised the government to extend the deadline for amnesty scheme 2018 by at least one to two months

There are more than 3.2 million SMEs in Pakistan

Canada and Mexico have also announced their own similar trade countermeasures

Development comes as economic risks heighten due to falling foreign currency reserves

Subsidy withdrawal and inventory fall blamed for rise in fertiliser prices

Gilani has a finance and energy background spanning over two decades in world-renowned institutions like Goldman Sachs

Decrease comes as Pakistan braces for general elections next month

Demand expected to remain robust even as cost of production increases

Says extending deadline would be difficult; ICCI urges extension

Reaches Rs547 billion so far in the current month

Growing circular debt poses a threat to upcoming elected govt

Spread with inter-bank rate widens further as speculations continue

Exorbitant imports, sluggish exports and insignificant surge in workers’ remittances contribute to increase

New regulations mandatory for Pakistan as member of Asia Pacific group on money laundering

Benchmark index loses 1.56% to finish trading at 43,002.84

Workshops are also being held in Kalat, Musa Khel and Jaffarabad districts for adopting modern means of cultivation

Rupee’s weakness would further increase the debt level, ICCI President said

During the talks, the two sides agreed to further strengthen relations in diverse areas

Benchmark index inches up 2.16 points to finish trading at 43,682.84

the court also heard an application that sought appointment of David Soden and Stuart Sybersma

Company official defends hiring, saying all appointments have been made on merit

Last week Trump announced 25% tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports

Drops 1.11% which takes overall depreciation to 15% since Dec 2017

Project’s contribution to national grid will double in next few days

These are expected to save billions of rupees for the country

Cites better law and order situation, increase in number of vehicles for the move

Company can consume imported gas only after using 180 mmcfd of local gas

Benchmark index inches up 2.16 points to finish trading at 43,682.84

OPEC to meet on Friday to decide output policy amid calls US and China to cool down oil prices

US president has asked to target $200b worth of imports for a 10% levy

Partnership will expand retail services in regions like Southeast Asia, US and Europe

America is the largest market for Pakistan’s export-oriented furniture industry

Bitcoin’s surge in value turned some of its first investors into billionaires

The temporary import bans were another blow to Canadian farmers

Ratio of people shopping online in Ramazan is one-fifth of Blessed Friday sales

They will have to diversify and come up with some good cars

Investors believe next govt will fix faltering economy immediately

Will attend water conference on June 20 as global scarcity threat grows

Agrees on making amendments, removing irritants in the scheme

Audi boss arrested in diesel emission probe

The two companies described the investment as one piece of a broader partnership

Millat Tractors Limited set a new record of production and sales in the tractor industry

PFC Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq said Pakistan is importing more than 75% of its total consumption

Project CEO says capital will not flow out of the country

Currency devaluation, worrying economic indicators and thin volumes drag index lower

Gets financial assistance from World Bank for the programme

Will provide more than $500m for this project and producing solar energy in Sindh

Power Division insists new projects being completed on fast track at Rs57.7b cost

Says additional tariffs also expected if Beijing hits back with tit-for-tat duties

The minister on Thursday held a meeting to discuss various issues of trade and investment