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KSE-100 index loses 667.53 points, wipes out Friday's gains

Bank says it will contest allegations of non-compliance in court of law

Viewed strategically, Trump's threat means little more than tit-for-tat reaction

Mixing politics with economic decision-making can be a dangerous recipe in Pakistan’s context

Economic structure should be much more export-oriented, sophisticated

Key source of success is ability to attract most creative talent

It will generate foreign exchange needed to service growing external debt

US perceives OBOR as manifestation of Beijing asserting regional leadership.

New sanctions by China, Japan, US and UN are aimed at pressuring Pyongyang to end its nuclear weapons program

European Central Bank chief delivers plea for maintaining trade liberalisation

US president bans trade in new bonds issued by government

Railways minister announces creation of HR department

Move is part of growth plans that will see Supermeal Pakistan expand its reach

LCCI officials say areas hampering growth need to be handled carefully

Facility will be set up in Faisalabad at a cost of Rs429m

US policy, possible devaluation, rising current account deficit take toll on index

Findings presented to parliament, points out SBP sustained Rs435m in losses

Asks banks to provide funds to small farmers, correct regional imbalances

Pakistan home to 32.21m households

During the week, average prices of 15 items rose in a selected basket of goods

Mauritius can be a stepping stone for Pakistan to enter Southern and Eastern African markets

Sends the proposal to CCI for review, but it couldn’t be taken up

he currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

SLIC chairman briefs NA committee on reforms made in the organisation

Official expresses hope new cabinet will pursue radical economic reforms

This has caused lower productivity in firms, low level of employment

Consumer spending slumps to two-and-a-half-year low of just 0.1% quarter-on-quarter

Business forum asks govt to open trade with East Asian, African regions

20% of earmarked funds will be disbursed in Balochistan

Almost all manufacturers post declining trends

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 373.13 points to close at 42,641.75

Population rose by 57% in 19 years; 63.6% still living in rural areas; women make up 48.8% of population

FCCI will provide maximum facilities to encourage private sector

Pakistan’s imports have jumped by 300% in the last three years

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

Net reserves held by banks amounted to $5,671.2 million

Will file petition in court if the matter is not resolved

Think tank backs institutional strengthening to check fiscal imbalances

Strong sales attributed to higher urea demand before budget

Company operates at full capacity to meet orders

Project ready for construction, three other dams are in planning phase

Number of Zong 3G/4G sites to be enhanced to 10,500 by year-end

Claims it has cleared almost all its liabilities

Worth $3.4 billion, the projects are either declared problematic or put on watch list

Earlier, the reserves had dropped for the past five consecutive weeks

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1.50% to close at 42,268.62

Proceedings reveal complainant in the case is actually a big defaulter of the bank

A significant achievement for the bank during the half year was impressive increase in the financing portfolio

Company also announces Rs3.5 per share cash dividend

Officials say compliance with guidelines will help expand business