Instead of focusing on political tiffs, we should ask how strikes and vacillations affect people, says Hanif.

Federal and provincial govts issued notices.

Prof. Dr Masood Sadiq Butt says that functional and nutraceutical foods help maximise health and reduce disease risks.

Firm’s social initiatives focus on education, health and impact of business decisions.

Parent company expected to generate capital to pay-off subsidiary’s loan.

New policy to give more incentives to exploration companies.

The move is seen as a reversal from their previous position.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 68 points.

Private sector owes Rs140 billion , while government departments have to pay Rs102 billion.

Oil and gas sector production falls over 2%.