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Benchmark-100 index closes at 45,394.06

Backlog of Rs20b subsidy claims persists

Country’s reliance on borrowing from commercial banks increased

Says policies should be focused on economic revival to attract foreign investors

'The companies will set up these (LPG-air mix) plants and supply lines using their own funds'

The government has started extensive oil and gas exploration activities

Industry representative stresses cooperation, resource mobilisation

US sanctions and Iran’s domestic mess among key reasons for slow development

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

NEPRA grants power generation licence for 20-year period to $1.8m project

Right kind of support could increase exports to $5b

Falling exports and high production costs necessitate government support

Newly appointed official faces many challenges including delivering on tax collection target for FY18

Decision comes after Lucky Cement’s plant faces delay due to SECMC’s reluctance to sign agreement

Index ends near 44,665 as political uncertainty, lack of positive triggers worry investors

Some critical schemes also have had their allocations curtailed in fiscal year 2016-17

Low prices of oil and commodities in international markets among reasons for low rate

Market talk suggests ongoing Panama case proceedings is the chief reason behind investors’ dump-and-run approach

Body curbed industrial progress rather than enhancing it

Many contractors have opened offices in regional countries, quote higher prices

Countries can improve economic outcomes through business regulation and quality of public administration

An average grower saves Rs2,485 per hectare on urea, Rs3,437 per hectare on DAP

Authorities are taking a hit on tax collection in bid to remain popular

Lessons should be drawn from success and failure around the globe.

Company deciding between English site and Germany plants

Minister claims revenues surged more than Rs20b during FY17

Authorities say he swindled funds through fake trading platform

Top hierarchy at tax machinery refuses to take responsibility, says government gave ‘liberal tax concessions’

Founder says idea is to train young minds and divert attention from job-seeking mentality

Chairman reviews progress of 1,410MW project, says pace of work satisfactory

Eventful 12 months for PSX with further advance halted due to political uncertainty and negative budget measures

Increased Chinese lending means limit breached by Rs112b; govt to now look at methods to cut spending

Modi held a special midnight session of parliament to launch GST which he called 'a good and simple tax'

Ministry would spend Rs554.291 million under the PSDP 2017-18 to execute four ongoing and two new projects

Chinese, overseas Pakistani investors give high ratings to the estate

During the week, average prices of eight items rose in a selected basket of goods

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

ICCI chief says sector gives quickest returns, can help alleviate poverty

Expresses concern over below-potential exports to Canberra

DAP demand falls 35% as subsidy issues hamper imports

Consultant will examine weaknesses, suggest solutions

Presses for immediate release of tax and duty refunds

Dar says investment in IT sector will open new vistas of progress

Currently, they hold 30% shares, can increase the holding to 51%

Project can restructure entire public transport industry on modern lines

Benchmark index loses 146.56 points in volatile trading

Economic indicators paint an encouraging picture, inflation stays below target

People denied full benefit of world oil price drop

The company launched a “heat not burn” product in the UK last year that heats up the tobacco but without the smoke

There is a long way to go before Pakistani consumers can influence production practices in the domestic market