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PTC says tax-evaded, smuggled cigarettes being sold openly

Eighteen companies exhibit latest products, innovative technologies at Shanghai expos

Earnings grow 49% despite financial crisis due to flood damage

KSE-100 index dives 953.60 points, settles at 64,801.70

Rising prices, consumer constraints drive decline

CM allocates Rs10b for initiative set to generate one million jobs

Recent data emanating from China has suggested weakening demand

Boost total earnings to record high of Rs572b amid higher interest rate season

Targets billion-dollar exports, orders comprehensive roadmap to harness IT potential

Experienced banker brought in as IMF mission to review on March 14

Flows of capital into 10 largest US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds slowed to a two-week low in the week to March 8

Hope to receive outstanding dues from gas utilities, which will improve cash flow

Includes establishment of distribution networks, dealer’s network, warranty and service centres

Govt approves changes to law for transferring fee, spectrum proceeds to AJK govt

Chairman stresses need to define federal, provincial jurisdictions

In the open market, however, the rupee maintained its uptrend for the fourth consecutive working day

Call for govt, SIFC intervention as businesses struggle to survive

KSE-100 index sheds 38.45 points, settles at 65,755.31

Bitcoin rose by as much as 4.8% to a record $71,677 in European trading, bringing gains for the year so far to 70%

Seasoned banker receives a warm welcome from finance secretary and other senior officials of the ministry

In upcoming budget, this class should be relieved of paying high taxes

Pakistan needs pro-growth policies such as tax cuts, freer trade, minimal regulations

From steel sector setbacks to educational neglect, country needs swift action

Environmental fears, tech advancements drive shift towards sustainable transportation

Semi-reform, evolutionary process of PC may be uphill task, but it must be pursued

Says Kyrgyzstan has made liberal laws to woo investors, facilitate mega projects

A major driver of growth will be renewable energy and related industries and infrastructure

Provinces reluctant to take over 357 schemes due to legal, contractual challenges

The company has reached a deal to buy both AvoAmerica Peru and Bomarea from US-based Solum Partners and Alpine Fresh

Company imports tax-free raw material for sale in local market

KSE-100 index rises 468 points, or 0.7% WoW, settles at 65,794

Anticipated investment of $1b will boost petrol, diesel output

Believe Venture Global LNG has completed plant but has failed to provide cargoes

Will approach Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to seek financial assistance

Ask Sindh govt to control street crimes as workers are becoming jobless

Soil and groundwater salinity hinders plant growth, reduce crop yields

Lower cereal prices offset higher rates of sugar and meat

It will facilitate overseas Pakistanis in property transfer through use of technology

Currency finds support from IMF’s positive response to loan talks

Will strive to tap networking opportunities for industry leaders

Country likely to produce 29m tons against target of 32m tons due to high input costs

SPI rises 1.11% week-on-week following surge in cost of eatables

Overseas Pakistanis send 18% higher remittances that reach $2.25b

KSE-100 index adds 190.67 points, settles at 65,793.76

Says solid profitability, supportive policies to bolster sector resilience

People who have submitted zakat exemption affidavits are not liable to pay zakat on their bank balance

Engro CFO calls on govt to end discriminatory pricing, promote new investments

Efforts to reduce review time, improve communication aimed at boosting trade, economic growth

Gold reaches new six-month peak at Rs228,150 per tola

KSE-100 index sheds 53.53 points, settles at 65,603.09