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Says despite low global petroleum prices Pakistan’s growing debt unfathomable

Says policies framed without private sector’s input could not give desired results

Signs five-year agreement, will transport 2m tons per year

ECC rejects ministry’s argument, restores levies to shield interest of farmers

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

The closing price of all shares will now be the average price in the last two hours of the trading session

Credits CPEC for providing stimulus to economic growth, foreign investment

Proposes government to collect tax on ‘face value’ of bonus shares, not on market value

Government has provided required funding for two critical schemes, but road projects remain partially funded

Govt to receive $3b more than the original budgetary estimates

APTMA senior vice chairman says it is imperative that export-oriented industries get support

Benchmark index rises over 700 points on institutional buying

Some believe deregulation will create monopoly, allow OMCs to make extra profits

The Gulf-based airline has chosen second-tier cities like Sialkot and Multan due to their trade potential

Investment in infrastructure is aimed at catering to needs of corporate clients

Commits to establishing system to help boost economic growth

Incentives delayed because of lengthy procedure of vetting, ratification.

UNIDO’s proposal came after the conclusion of a successful need assessment mission

Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management CEO says eight projects shelved plans to get listed

Sindh governor says mega project offers opportunities for Karachi

Despite such a big disaster, power supply was not affected

Power utility chairman says recent breakdown was due to storm in rural areas

Says investors from 26 countries have signed agreements worth billions of dollars

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Benchmark index increases 773.46 points to end at 52,146.97

Minister decries lack of cooperation from bureaucracy in efforts to tackle challenges

Signs deals with ThalNova and Thar Energy; their plants will come on stream by early 2020

Officials say government in no mood to provide any significant relief to pharmaceutical, poultry, stationery etc

The visions for each of these cities were consensually agreed at workshops last month

'During my first visit to Pakistan, I have been very impressed by the creativity and drive of local entrepreneurs'

Says amount will work towards expansion of credit to Pakistani farmers, businesses.

Commerce minister says efforts being made to digitalise economy.

Construction begins with €2.5m grant from the EU, €1.5m loan from AFD

Will include PM’s and MNAs’ pet projects

Demand release of stuck tax refund claims, implementation of PM’s package

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Opens office after acquisition of majority stake in Invest and Finance Securities

Benchmark index increases 631.48 points to end at 51,373.51

Govt has historically not been too lenient with the IT sector

Living standards could fall unless more is invested in research and education

NEPRA has always faced pressure to set twice the tariff compared to other countries

Most budgetary measures suit ruling elite; poverty alleviation, education and water get scant attention

Sectors like education, healthcare, nutrition, sanitation being neglected

Arrival of artificial intelligence, 3D printing has further advanced digital economy

World Bank says in its report that the country's growth rate will continue to accelerate in the coming financial...

Modi has vowed to reverse India's dependence on imports by building a local manufacturing industry

The stock market underwent negative sentiment as delight leading up to MSCI’s official announcement settled down

It is already producing soft drinks in country via subsidiary Coca-Cola Icecek

3G and 4G has brought a revolution in the country

Says Pakistan attracting foreign investors due to positive policies