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It will be fastest pace of price hike in 12-1/2 years, driven by energy rates

Pakistan is expected to receive around $1 billion in the next loan tranche

To create awareness among the farming communities across the country, especially in the underserved areas

Shipments of fruit may increase if sea channels are opened

The delegation visited various departments and display centres on the campus

Finance Division wants to continue Islamic bond programme for budgetary support

Over 1.2m vendors of country registered with marketplace

Receives revenue of Rs168 billion in outgoing fiscal year

Will continue to support improvement in people’s livelihood

Businessmen call for bank restructuring, redefining its role

Borrows more than double the target of Rs800b for budget financing

Industry also awaits refinery policy with incentives for plant upgrades

Under proposed amendments, NA speaker and Senate chairman can get additional privileges

China rolled over its loan of $2.3 billion for Pakistan and deposited it with the State Bank

Brent crude futures climbed $2.90, or 2.5%, to $116.28 a barrel by 1633 GMT

NHA says Rs9.2b contract given to ‘most advantageous’ bidder

Printing industry on verge of disaster as paper prices soar up to 200%

Says if power outages are not controlled, it will declare force majeure

It comes following slowdown in receipt of export earnings, worker remittances

Exemption will remain in place till December

Industry demands restoration of gas supply to filling stations

The unit touched an all-time low of 78.7750 during Tuesday's trading

Country needs the amount to repay maturing debt, bear interest cost

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 826.78 points to settle at 41,878.57

Delays at customs clearance, 224 containers were left stranded

Project will meet energy needs, strengthen regional connectivity

Petrol price may go up by Rs3.29 per litre as global crude rates increase

Will help Punjab in development of industrial parks, technology transfer

Invite Pakistani counterparts to pour money into Saudi petrochemical sector

Projects are aimed at developing infrastructure, building road and river links

Banks release first financing tranche of Rs5.625 billion

Test shows flow of 50 mmscfd of gas, 300 bpd of condensate in well

There are no two thoughts about severity of country’s economic situation

All imports create vital linkages with domestic industry, spur economic activity

Data dissemination to public prevents irregularities, misunderstanding

Pakistan must try to secure more long-term contracts to ensure supply stability

Besides strong ties with China, Islamabad can engage with US without any conditions

Each participant will contribute a minimum of 15 billion yuan

CDWP approves project for skill development, youth employment

'Govt will also distribute 11.7 billion ringgit in cash aid, and 14.6 billion ringgit in other subsidies'

Reaches initial agreement for sale of hotel with local buyer

Govt makes it mandatory for importers to produce phytosanitary certificate

Super tax of 10% on company earnings largely dented investor interest

Introduction of wholesale electricity market to attract investors

Demand remedy for construction sector, associated industries

Say industrial sector has already been fighting for survival amid high costs

Decides to put jewellery makers under tier-1 retail category, connect Points of Sale with FBR

Agriculturalists underline need for revamp of farm credit system

Govt under pressure to relax condition about beneficial owners of companies

Loans from friendly countries not enough to remedy yawning current account deficit