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KSE-100 increases 944.61 points to settle at 40,791.39

Corrupt governance system, land-owning political class keep economic reforms at bay

Problem is in sugar cane prices that are neither regulated nor determined by market.

It suffers from low growth, lack of diversity, high-risk production

Scheme can enable farmers to invest in riskier but potentially lucrative crops

This development strategy alone could not be sustained for a long period of time

Until 2014, oil income made up more than 90% of public revenues

US retail sales jumped 1.6% last month

Washington softens position on European plans to impose taxes on US tech giants

Turkish furniture companies were keen to strengthen trade with the PFC

Tells applicant revealing the amount is not in public interest

Trade leader warns Pakistan may need another IMF bailout

Govt plans to set up 60 LPG air-mix plants in remote and hilly areas

Businessmen say political noise not in the interest of economy, country

High-level delegation touts country’s economic potential in US meetings

Benchmark index drops 1,466 points or 3.5% to 39,846.78 points

PSX officials ask prime minister to inject Rs20b into market revival

The 200-foot tall atrium of this iconic building is the tallest enclosed space of its kind in Pakistan

Magistrate orders halt to operation as staff retreats

Two countries sign inter-governmental gas supply agreement, premier highlights need for energy mix

Secretary says Ranolia, Daral Khwar projects will also come online soon

Company's board approves Rs45m operational budget

Asks company to pay the higher fee notified by the regulator

Officials say FBR should clear their tax refund cases

Reforms should focus on improving efficiency in water consumption and management

Project built at a cost of $285 million earlier this year

Losses mount following non-stop operations on loss-making routes

With limited resources, PM forms committee to address exporter woes

Govt had signed eight loan deals without cabinet’s approval, violating rules of business

KSE-100 declines 390.75 points, finishes fifth straight session in the red

International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

BOT mechanism will resolve financing issues

Minister says better crop varieties will help boost exports

Vows to ensure easy access to Canadian markets

Rumours of likely depreciation are pushing dollar’s value upwards

Senate panel told if finance minister does not quit, situation may deteriorate

Report highlights possible pressure on external and fiscal accounts in election year

Stresses need for ease of doing business for economy’s growth

Regulator warns natural gas shortage will lead to a rise in the hazardous practice

MoU identifies areas of collaboration

Economic zone will get formal approval in JCC meeting in Dec

Signs MoU to jointly explore opportunities in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and Russia

He had no technical, professional capabilities to run power plant

Decrease attributed to payments on account of external debt servicing

KSE-100 falls 266.15 points in fourth straight session in the red

Imports grow at double the pace of exports, dashing hopes of early recovery of the external sector

International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

MoU signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of Pakistan Furniture Council

Heads of several large Italian companies have visited Pakistan in recent months

Says regional competitors are snatching Pakistan’s share in global market