Also announces Rs1.17b profit in Oct-Dec period

Entrepreneur, who set up cosmetics business, is aiming to expand as well

Permission granted only on deals settled before December 31, 2017

Receives government approval for Brownfield plant, will re-launch Shehzore's one-ton truck

Consistent efforts by government and private sector are required to enhance growth rate, says former SBP governor

7,000 imported units lined up already, number expected to jump

Some officials believe this will bring slight improvement; others are not so optimistic

High growth seen in amounts from UK and US as weaker rupee helps

Facility, built in Hub, will produce 1.2m tons per annum

Foreign shipments have increased 11% in the first five months of FY18; commerce secretary says trend will continue