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Rollover of Rs47 billion circular debt, tax exemptions on key project among pending issues

Benchmark-100 Index rises 1,113.15 points to end at 45,636.36

Revelation raises ethical questions whether he could serve both countries at the same time

Initiative is aimed at enabling the business community of the province to better engage Chinese investors

'TDAP will work towards increasing international market access for Sialkot-made products'

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

Officials say enterprise is a strategic asset and vital for defence industry

Petroleum minister says 5.2tr cubic feet of gas added during PML-N’s tenure

Benchmark-100 index rises 185.77 points to end at 44,523.21

Country pours in $1.186b, up 11% year-on-year

May not result in major price war since demand in south is increasing

Three of the pipelines are spread across different areas of Karachi

Higher numbers of foreigners are now visiting Pakistan; Europeans top of the list

Government books Rs64b as non-tax revenue in 2016-17 after earlier placing the same amount as earnings in 2014-15

Without checks and balances, any regulatory reform will be crippled

Increasing currency in circulation has caused worst kind of inflation 

May be a victory for govt, but would hurt us in the long run

Preference for economic window dressing harms public welfare

Country is not in sync with the rest of the world as far as its policies are concerned

Political uncertainty continues to guide market in the red

SEPA official says it will serve notice to more units within a week or two

Industry reps urge digitalisation of all regulatory processes to reduce corruption, enhance efficiency

Borrowing spree indicates overall deficit to be more than revised target

Says promoting SMEs will reduce poverty, help recover from economic problems

Censures stakeholders for blocking progress on tax reform

Says govt has failed to achieve targets for FY17, broaden the tax base

Decision comes after one-day depreciation in Pakistani currency

Officials failing to meet goals removed from positions

CCI chief further appealed SMEDA officials to simplify documentation processes of SMEs

The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.24%

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Says deal could impact neighbourhood grocery stores and consumers across US

He was PSO MD at the time of oil shortage in early 2015

Move is meant to replace battery sensors, automaker has received 3,972 US warranty claims

Experts advise against making the project controversial or political

After PARCO’s refusal, government is considering options of transporting oil within country

Says it will reduce company’s ability to finance any future investments

Urges keeping the organisation under federal govt for administrative ease

Benchmark-100 index rises 1.27% to end at 44,337.44 points

With one centre already established in Islamabad, others in Karachi, Peshawar and Lahore are under development

Estimates have shown external debt at $87.1b, does not fully reflect implications of external vulnerabilities

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

Says foreign direct investment of $46 billion was coming to Pakistan through CPEC

Mangoes attract foreign exchange through export

Venture aims to launch an interactive, direct-to-consumer programme

Uproar during public hearing meant Chinese representatives were unable to speak

Pays visit to PSX, says brokers should give positive advice to clients

In January, the SBP made a loan repayment of $500 million to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China

Urge adoption of modern farming techniques, reforestation to cope with problem

Move aimed at circumventing US sanctions against Russian company originally tasked with project