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Urged the government to regulate the real estate sector to bring property investment into the formal economy

Receives complaints against discriminatory practices on part of banks

A delegation of 13 businessmen left for Morocco on Monday in a bid to increase bilateral trade

akistan’s government should ensure establishment of wind and solar parks alongside CPEC

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Profit or loss, tax rate could go up by 25% to 1.25% of revenue

Regulator says individual made Rs58m in illegal profit in 6 months

Predictions much higher than assessments made by SBP, says country's susceptibility to event risk is 'high'

The county is one of the world's best places for producing solar energy because of its arid climate and latitude

Benchmark index gains 2.18% to end at 50,935.91

Focus on regional projects may prove detrimental to the country’s production

Such ventures are a majority in countries like Pakistan

Government pays scant attention to exploiting domestic hydrocarbon reserves

Challenges facing halal food sector stem from a lack of broader vision

Seeks 20% sales tax rate for majority population amid differences between finance ministry, FBR

Assures deputy premier firms already working in Pakistan are enjoying tremendous beneficial run

Federal government must revisit its plans while Balochistan should tap this one-time opportunity

With 48,000 two-wheelers sold every day, India surpassed China’s 16.8 million units sold

Developers could face jail sentences of up to three years and substantial fines under the new law

Gap between income and expenditure rises to Rs1.2tr, prompting heavy borrowing

KSE-100 Index added 550 points end the week at 49,851

Says manufacturers are hoping policymakers will withdraw GST instead of giving subsidy on urea in upcoming budget

Investments will be made in power, transport, telecommunications and water till 2030

Youth urged to be more goal-oriented and assertive.

Data strengthens case for two more interest rate hikes in 2017

Rene Pierre Raffalli and other high officials recently visited the JIMCO Oil terminal in Mehmoodkot

A San Francisco-based private equity firm withdrew its bid for a 49% stake in firm

Technology company Crossover plans to hire over 200 senior software architects in Pakistan

Court allows airline to fly to new destinations till the next hearing of case

Ishaq Dar rejects Delhi’s objections, reaffirms unequivocal support for Beijing’s vision

Laptops would offer top security and protect users' privacy by “automatically deleting” all personal data

Dar was addressing a panel at ADB's 50th year celebration in Japan along with Indian and Indonesian finance ministers

Move comes after reassurances from government that it will settle outstanding debt

Tax officers will first have to take approval of the FBR chief

It is in talks with five companies to market imported products in Pakistan

Ex-power secretary insists weather dept failed to accurately forecast heatwave

Domestic demand continues to drive surge in overall consumption.

Officials say Digital Links concealed its taxable supplies valuing Rs229.5m

Sindh govt's Nooriabad station will start power supply from May 27

Decision to affect contractual staff who may face upto 33% pay cut

The rupee has been one of the best performing currencies in Asia for over three years

The SPI for the lowest income group also decreased 0.02%

Three SEZs each would be established in Punjab and Sindh and one in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Purpose of competition is to enable students to comprehend the rudimentary working of the stock market

KSE 100-share Index rises 567.48 points to end at 49,851.13

IDC reports 10th straight quarterly decline drop in global tablet shipments

An appellate tribunal has been introduced to keep check on regulatory decisions

Last week the reserves decreased due to external debt servicing and other official payments

A signing ceremony was held on April 20

Says smartphone penetration is still low, company rolling out 4G in the country