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Despite signs of change on the ground, high-profile corporate tussles continue to bamboozle investors

Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar had started engaging the Exim Bank during his visit to the US in September 2015

Recommendation comes after farmers blamed such seeds for 40% output fall

Global lender lauds country’s gains under monitored programme

Says hike would multiply problems, burden masses

Organisers claim awards are merit-based, independent and free of pressure

Market participation picked up significantly, KSE-100 Index rose 0.4% during the week

Also wants to withdraw exemption from 5% withholding tax on power bills

Under the revamping plan, Rs8.7 million has been allocated for improving the Rawalpindi transmission system

SMEDA must create awareness, provide guidance and facilities

Aimed at fostering trade and investment relations between the two countries

Terms smuggling a major threat to national economic growth

Over $500m will be invested in first phase of the project

Rs184b collected by govt to finance such schemes was spent on other projects

Has sent a proposal in this regard to the finance ministry

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 73.73 points

Bad weather hits harvest, producers struggle due to high import prices

Despite booming real estate business, they contribute peanuts in taxes

Two months ago, foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP increased 3.5% on a weekly basis

PSX Chairman Muneer Kamal highlighted the improved economic situation of Pakistan

Put to use only 41.43% of total dependable capacity in March 2016

These will promote transparency, accountability and efficiency

Chamber chief seeks incentives for small enterprises

Benchmark KSE-100 index ends at 36,048.76

Envoy says Washington is mulling over economic and trade assistance

K-E seeks power regulator's approval to cut its tariff in order to pass the benefit of reduced costs on to consumers

Directs tax officials to refrain from serving notices, deduct tax as per past practice

Ministry postpones PHDEC’s closure with focus on improving performance

With 600mmcfd capacity, it will supply gas to 3,600MW power plants

IMF says Pakistan's gross domestic product growth is projected at 4.5 per cent

Benchmark KSE-100 index ends at 36,266.23

Will get shareholding in foreign company against its services instead of cash

Speakers suggest simplifying filing and documentation, expediting payment of refunds

The president also praised the government’s measures to overcome energy shortages

Urge adoption of job-rich growth strategy in upcoming budget

Eyes rail link from Gwadar to enhance trade with Afghanistan

Countries will then formally start negotiations on details

Mass Transit Authority expects to receive funds today

Francesco Lo Presti is cutting up pieces, to be minced and stuffed into sausage casings, then smoked and grilled

ICST Patron Shahid Rasheed said the masses will have to pay for wrong planning of policymakers

Govt had imposed 10% regulatory duty on imports in November 2015

According to SBP data, remittances amounted to $1.6b in April alone, 3.1 per cent less than the preceding month

CEO calls Pakistan attractive market, business will depend on distribution network

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes up 30 points at 36,265.12

India needs to adopt a preferential duty regime for Pakistani products

Ministry asked to appoint a regular CEO for PHDEC’s smooth running

Increase 29% YoY, amount to 184,099 units in 10MFY16

First pump to be operational by December 2016 in Lahore

Provinces arrive at consensus on new hydel policy, but demand return of projects after lease expiry

Panama Papers more than 200,000 secret offshore companies