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Pakistan is considering allowing import of 22 more items from India by shrinking the list of banned products.

Pakistan stands at number 27 with respect to purchasing power and 45 with respect to dollar terms on the globe.

More than any other country, the United Kingdom has been by far the largest Shariah-compliant banking hub for Muslims.

And now the SBP joins the growing chorus of voices that say the government’s plan to finance its fiscal deficit.

Mohammad Asif’s life is typical of those at the bottom of the income pyramid.

United Bank Limited has announced a cash dividend of 10 per cent or Re1 per share in its financial results.

Equities witnessed a relatively subdued first half but saw a flurry of activity in the second session on Friday.

The Sindh Ministry of Fisheries has decided to launch a crackdown against the use of illegal fish-catching net.

Hidden charges of more than Rs6 billion per month are being billed to consumers by gas companies.

A survey revealed that around 25 per cent Pakistanis have thought about starting their own business.

Pakistan’s trade deficit swelled to more than $14 billion between June 2009 and April this year.

Leaders of business community have urged the government to lift the law demanding closure of shops by 8pm in Ramazan.

The SBP on Friday announced a slight increase in its benchmark interest rate from 12.5 per cent to 13 per cent.

Engro's strong earnings growth came from a combination of volume growth, margin expansion and start of new...

Indian trade with Malaysia is three times higher than that of Pakistan.

The federal government has called a meeting of four federating units on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of GST.

The cost of producing electricity is still higher than the amount that customers are paying, said Pepco.

Regional Heads Conference convened by the NBP discussed the strategy to capture the top slot banks in the region.

Pakistan’s use of oil has increased during the last five years despite a constant rise in oil prices.

Fauji Fertiliser Company reported an increase of 12 per cent in its net profit on the back of higher urea prices.

Fertiliser demand has slumped during the current year on the back of high prices.

Swiss multinational companies over the past seven years have invested $1.2 billion in Pakistan.

A comprehensive market analysis will be conducted by the government to rectify existing market mechanisms.

FBR has decided to offer taxpayers the facility of depositing dues through their bank accounts.

ADB is likely to clear a loan of $200 million on August 4 to promote renewable energy in Pakistan.

Pakistan has threatened to respond if India continues to obstruct exports through the use of non-trade barrier.