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After the construction, the clearance time of vehicles carrying goods will reduce from 24 hours to an hour

UBG Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik said that producers must reduce their profit margin to benefit growers

PSX ‘switched off’ trading terminals of one brokerage house for violating NCB rules

Say incentives will go a long way in increasing exports

Prime minister directs power ministry to come up with reasons for delay

State Bank of Pakistan says payment in dollars is risky as some sanctions are still in place in US

By granting licences, government has violated national bio-safety laws

PM had assigned the task of suggesting measures in redefining the role of NAB

National Accountability Bureau authorises investigation into huge loss, will send case to accountability court

CPEC will serve as a key driver for Pakistan’s economy giving access to Arabian Sea, says Ambassador Verheyden

Urges government to implement TRC recommendations to reduce tax rates.

He welcomed the extension in the deadline of the Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme by the government

Growth dwarfs in comparison to 28.2% growth in credit to government

Calls 2015 a turnaround year when recoveries got better, losses eased

New automotive policy focused on providing timely delivery of vehicles to consumers

FTA framework agreement inked by ministers of both countries

Competitiveness, efficiency and innovation to remain key focus areas

He said Pakistan and Kenya had enjoyed cordial relations which were mainly driven by improved trade from Karachi

Share prices of Dewan Farooq Motors, Ghandhara Nissan rise; Pak Suzuki falls

PSX MD says Pakistan is model of growth and investment

Number of 3G and 4G users reaches 26.2m at the end of February

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 57.53 points

Opposition seeks changes to privatisation ordinance to ensure accountability

Dastgir insists better economic ties can help achieve regional peace

PAAPAM complains entire focus is on new entrants

Marginal reduction of 4.5% represents state’s failure to benefit from low oil prices

Plan is to attract new entrants in industry, adds water and power minister

Middle East’s reactionary approach leaves poor example for cyber safety

Universities must also conduct joint research on poverty alleviation, income inequalities

FBR delays communication to bank headquarters about taxpayers

China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership presents good opportunity

Need to provide accurate information about project that will benefit millions

Success of market-led research presents viable alternative

Profit-taking chips away at rally spurred by optimism over production freeze

Lagarde says US Fed ‘certainly not actively considering negative rates’

CEOs of companies gather in Beijing with top academics and politicians

Says decision to maintain three-year-old limit on used car imports is the only positive

Very little left for development, says National Assembly panel chairman

Once finalised, it will result in investor facilitation, greater transparency

Focus was mostly on shares of energy companies as world crude prices rose

In another option, it calls for starting sell-off process afresh

The three existing carmakers are not going to be too happy with measures taken under new auto policy

Transfer of technology from China can open new vistas, says PCJCCI chief

The minister said Rs65 million had been spent on up-gradation of the Karachi Express train

Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum to be held in Rome in April

Says foreign fruits and vegetables will not be allowed in market

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 122.65 points

Special body requests all details including source of funding

Applies for SBP’s permission to conduct due diligence

Wheat farmers worst affected, start moving to towns for jobs