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Most economists cannot unearth societal and cultural foundations that constrain growth and prosperity in the long run

Pakistan has 150,000 freelancers; lack of literacy a big barrier

The market reacted to US jobs report and news of Pentagon missile strikes on Syria

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry called for installation of fire hydrants at market places

The regulatory body registered 5,858 new companies during the first nine months of the current fiscal year

Says equal benefits will motivate Pakistani businesses

Amount to $3.01tr; yuan showing signs of stabilisation

PHMA chairman criticises government for delay in payment

App meant for payments would formalise economy

Industrial output falls by 0.7%, after shrinking 0.3% the previous month

Sukkur IBA dean says agriculture needs attention

Index heavyweight financials and oils down as volumes remain low

Reiterates that the corporation is elevating its revenue streams and does not need to be sold off

Govt determines oil and gas prices, OGRA only implements policies.

Global body says result exhibits fall in cost since investment already declined by 23%

Says both countries should work towards improving investment climate

Exporters seek release of tax dues by April 20

PITB chairman says partnership will boost small and medium enterprises

Commercial loan to be cheaper, but risky due to exchange rate fluctuation

China also keen to welcome enterprises from UK and other western nations

"There is a huge potential for economic cooperation between Pakistan and Ukraine"

Around 7,000 large trucks will use the corridor daily, producing 36.5 million tons of carbon dioxide per annum

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Secretary says electricity shortfall of 5,000MW exists in the country

Maker of Super Power motorcycles says it intends to start sale within 3 months

Benchmark index gains 1.13% points to finish at 47,889.37

Dispatches reach record high of near 4 million tons in March

The two-day summit was organised by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform

Adulterated LPG coming via Taftan, Mand land routes

Entrepreneur says country’s political and financial stability is improving

During the meeting, the CM briefed the delegation about investment potential

Wants a firm payment plan as LNG volumes will double after June

The decrease is mainly attributed to external debt servicing

Says country can benefit from CPEC only if it continues economic restructuring

Will build pipeline from Karachi to Sawan, finish work by Oct 2018

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

It is the third training workshop out of total eight that would be held

Ginning factories across the country received and processed 10.72 million bales of raw cotton

The honorary award was presented to JS Bank in a graceful ceremony

The new service is in response to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directive

Funds will go towards deepening economic cooperation between the two countries

Benchmark index drops 220.71 points to finish at 47,356.6

He suggested partnerships with some Chinese research organisation or a reputable university of China

Company asks for promised incentives following additional production

Says brokerage house was guilty of inaccurate bookkeeping among other violations.

Under the scheme, the trend of early sale of calves would be discouraged

Reiterates govt’s commitment to boost exports and bring investment

Move expected to improve coordination in wake of regional strategic projects

Say if trade deal signed, several local Turkish manufacturers face closure

Commerce minister says unnecessarily negative image is often portrayed