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Saudi oil minister said that a gradual oil output increase could happen in the second half of the year

Pakistan and Russia have been trying to open a new chapter in their bilateral relations

Most brands have at least one auto plant on US soil where they employ thousands of workers

Risks being left behind permanently if it does not focus on science and technology

Cautions it will increase cost of doing business, hurt economic growth

Ventures to increase resilience against climate change, improve water controls

Will undertake garbage recycling, water desalination projects

Benchmark index increases as investors resume buying at attractive valuations

Research report highlights domestic industry pays high power tariff compared to neighbours

Islamabad cannot use the money, its only purpose is to support forex reserves

'Pakistan has all the resources to become an economic giant and only needs to set direction', SAARC Chamber VP

The index for the group stood at 208.13 points against 212.48 in the previous week

SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange

Move is aimed at helping exporters to continue to get financing facility

Step being taken to ensure clean environment and fuel savings

Private sector needs to change its strategy to help boost exports

Finance Ministry sends summary to PM to appoint bureaucrats as economic ministers at key embassies

Minister Rafique says previous govt made move for political gain

KPK is currently producing 50% of crude oil, 15% of natural gas and 25% of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) per day

Dollars being hoarded as devaluation rumours make the rounds

PM sends back matter to inter-provincial body as issues could not be settled

Benchmark index decreases 1.09% to finish trading at 42,074.09

Petitioner argues govt's decision is unconstitutional and based on favouritism

It now hits a three-year high as Pakistan prepares to tackle with inflationary pressure ahead

Hyundai, Kia Motors, Volkswagen and Renault entering the market marks a crucial time for the industry

NAVTTC would also train 20% of all school-leavers

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value

Development comes as SBP introduces requirement to submit photocopy of identification

Also double scope of CSA to roughly worth $3 billion

Company has converted its captive power plant into an IPP of 118.8MW

Industry says premium or ‘own-money’ menace will increase

Brokerage house says bank expected to report Rs6.3b profit in 2018

Govt will ask NEPRA to add 55 paisa per unit to consumer tariff to cover the cost of debt

Will now be tabled before ECNEC for final approval

Payment on account of external debt servicing cited as reason for decline

Benchmark index decreases 0.55% to finish trading at 42,536.16

The trade show marks the largest number of Pakistani manufacturers participating in any show in South Africa

EFU Life is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible and affordable insurance plans

The bilateral trade between the countries stood at £2.7 billion in 2016

Out of the total broadband users, 55 million are 3G/4G subscribers

SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange

PAMRA will pave the way to increase competition in agriculture produce markets

Emphasise need for adopting renewable energy, change in regulatory framework

IT minister says policy will serve as catalyst towards growth

Sitting and former parliamentarians, spouses to get additional benefits

2.6m-ton facility is likely to trigger price war in southern region

Daraz will also increase its range, expand outreach and focus more on mobile app

Meeting held between chamber officials to discuss issues hindering trade

Pakistani team meets bank officials in Washington to find solution to Kishanganga project issue

Decision taken on basis of special audit report on causes of decline in tax collection from the tobacco sector