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KE officials say utility faces shortage of 500MW, expects situation to improve after May 31

Feed ingredients stuck at ports due to misinterpretation by Customs

Will develop 300MW power project in coastal city of Gwadar

'SimSim’s instant mobile account will go a long way in boosting financial inclusion in the country'

On the basis of the MoU signed, PSX and GCCI would collaborate to generate awareness amongst SMEs

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

PTA says applications will be floated to gauge interest

Benchmark index falls 685.74 points to end at 51,453.16

Minister stresses all best offers in railways’ interest should be considered

At present, oil companies are bound to keep stocks for 20 days only

This indicates govt’s confidence in being re-elected in 2018 elections

Country needs more homes for its growing population, space for offices and facilities for workforce

Spokesman criticises Budget 2017-18, says it offers nothing for industrial growth

Industry official says price could be increased by Rs2,500-3,000 per ton

Reduces time required to confirm large trade orders, increases staff at commercial banks

Claims Hubco Power Plant did not trip on transmission fault

MoU has already been signed for the 15,000bpd refinery

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

500 varieties of different crops have so far been introduced by the research institute

Benchmark index falls 497.97 points to end at 52,138.9

Pakistan is a long way from realising the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Pakistan could not improve substantially upon its exports which stood at $7.8 billion in 1999

Total debt has risen to Rs20,872 billion compared to Rs14,318 billion in 2013

High time partisan and incorrect views are abandoned by electronic media, politicians.

PM should consider bringing BoI under commerce ministry to let the two agencies work closely.

Smartphone is now the most used gateway to internet, it should be duty-free.

Apple opened its first store in Singapore on Saturday

The acquisition would help PepsiCo diversify its offerings as it grapples with stagnant sales

Criticises the group that ‘chases maximum profits at the expense of workers’

Comments come just days after rating agency downgrades China to A1

Farmers claim Rs1,001b credit facility doesn’t befit Rs6,000b agriculture economy

Asks govt to encourage farming and breeding of animals for raw material

The benchmark index continued its bullish run in the outgoing week, gaining 1,895 points

Sector falls in govt’s priority list; country’s food security at stake

Expects Rs141.8 billion from US as part of Coalition Support Fund

If approved by parliament, finance minister and FBR will enjoy powers not even allowed to PM by the SC

Majority of the proposed projects are to be financed from the K-P Energy Development Fund

So what was Budget 2017-18 like for these sectors and how much was allocated to each

Govt allocates Rs6 billion for PBM, Rs121 billion for BISP

Interior Division gets Rs15.67b under PSDP

Pensions up 10%; minimum wage raised to Rs15,000; measures to additionally cost national kitty Rs125 billion

A third of money to account for settling foreign loans, paying interest on bank loans

Additional funds allocated for over-budget project of house for NA speaker

Smart schools to be set up; two new colleges to be built

Substantial increase seen in allocations for development funds

Amount does not include Rs180 billion allocated for pensions of military personnel

Inadequate measures to control emerging threats to external sector; no reforms to improve governance of public sector

The Ministry of Climate Change has been earmarked to get Rs815 million for development in the fiscal year 2017-18

New taxes imposed in five years add up to Rs1.3 trillion

Govt withdraws subsidy on fertiliser sales, earmarks Rs15.5b for KE