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Allows tariff increase of Rs0.25 per unit against requested Rs0.60

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index goes up to 48,827.55

Announcement comes after company denies knowing reason for share price increase

Sindh CM says Beijing helping smaller provinces integrate into CPEC project

BeautyHooked, RepairDesk, MangoBaaz, Car Chabi were among the startups

Two-thirds of the amount given to four priority sectors, compromising other critical areas like water security

Says govt making effort to increase financial services across country

Says industry’s requirement more than available local crop

Individual with matriculation, simple IFMP certification can work as distributor

One converter station each will be set up in Pakistan and Tajikistan

Trade volume between France and Pakistan is very low despite having great potential

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 433.31 points

Says this system will provide maximum yield from minimum land

KDLB opted for go-slow policy to press demands

Food minister says country has surplus wheat, rice, corn and sugar

Foreign investors are already enjoying 23-year tax holiday in the industrial zone

Main reason was reduction in prices of food items, transport fare

The steepest rise in year-on-year prices was seen in the prices of gram flour, pulse gram and besan

This is followed by low connectivity, lack of awareness on the demand side

Critics fail to understand government’s choice 

Expected outlook not promising as reported by SBP report

Hope remains high for a pluralistic and harmonious political structure in Pakistan

Govt should disseminate accurate information to locals, highlight advantages of CPEC projects

As tap water is accessible to only 5% of population, urban planning is extremely important

The following year provided many benefits for the economy

Market activity came to an abrupt halt after levy of higher taxes

2016 concluded with many positives, mainly entry announcement of three new players

Return at PSX continues to outshine other assets, positives remain intact

Industry continued to face handicap of being 10% more expensive against international competitors, says APTMA chief

Says corruption preventing foreign investment in Pakistan

WAPDA stations provided 33.658b units of electricity in the year

FBR misses tax target for first 6 months of fiscal year, blames govt for poor show

Firms with good track record can generate resources through capital markets

It calls for making efforts to improve economy’s fundamentals, reduce external vulnerability

Iqbal says two zones will be set up in Islamabad and Karachi

MSCI reclassification, enormous domestic liquidity drive Pakistan equities

It is sharply higher than tax rates being discussed for an amnesty scheme

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 140.31 points

Nandipur, Neelum-Jhelum and Sahiwal plants shut due to costly power production

First quarterly report says agricultural sector recovers with improved output of major crops

OGRA had recommended up to 36% increase in tariff for the ongoing fiscal year

JCC decides to exploit full hydel potential of the country

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority sends summary to petroleum ministry

Link stretches 2,252 kilometres, will take less than half the previous travelling time

Burning cash at alarming rate, Tokyo-based conglomerate facing multiple issues

Indices down; Dow 0.56%, S&P 0.84%, Nasdaq 0.89%

Writes letter to Ministry of Finance to disapprove of government’s move

CEO expects company to increase market share to 5-6% in five years

SBP-held reserves had gone up 7.8% on a weekly basis

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 242.03 points