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Sufficient safeguards are available if India also becomes a signatory

Lending and deposit rates difference averaged 5.79% in the preceding month

Deputy governor of central bank agrees on the need for a study

The external sector is the worst performer in the PML-N’s handling of the economy

Kasumbi requested the FBR to extend the date while considering the entire period of Hajj

Earnings stand in at Rs87b in FY15 over Rs123.9b in FY14

Amount to Rs6.2 billion during six-month period

Growth due to rollout of 3G, 4G networks; mobile broadband users clock in at 14.6m

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 261 points

TPL Trakker looks to create foothold in potential market

In return, country will offer the same on 40% of Chinese goods

Global climate change impacting Pakistan’s precious water resources

Former says power utility defaulting since 2008, K-Electric insists it is paying bills regularly

Selection viewed as a conflict of interest, violates central bank’s Act of 1956

Report argues better tax collection will pay for itself; fiscal fragility will worsen if tax crisis not addressed

Labourers demand better working conditions, safety measures.

After the demerger, the notice said GSK Healthcare Pakistan will be listed on the Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges

Plicy, the PIA spokesperson said, only envisaged the outsourcing of major airports like Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi

SBP deputy governor dismisses notion that exporters’ demands were met.

CIMA report finds workers in Pakistan reporting pressure have increased.

Will be applied in a phased manner until 2017.

Ministry of Commerce holds meeting to deliberate ways to enhance trade.

Power producers, however, have not yet provided payment guarantees.

Pakistan outlines schemes of about 35,000MW capacity for assistance

LSE and ISE will be merged with KSE; will give birth to the Pakistan Stock Exchange

Benchmark 100 index increases 2.11%, settles at 33,798.8.

The moves came after Chinese stocks tumbled again on Tuesday

The People's Bank of China shocked global financial markets on Aug 11 by devaluating currency by almost two per cent

Funds will support improvements to highways and provincial roads, as well as bus rapid transit schemes in Karachi

The losses appeared to be driven by concern over shrinking Chinese demand for raw materials

Bilateral trade between the two currently stands at $5.3 billion

Newly formed action group threatens to discontinue services

Growing distrust between two sides apparently the reason

‘Financial loss’ a propaganda; aimed at preparing the grounds for privatisation

“The decision would prove detrimental for the industry.” KPBoIT Vice Chairman

Amount meant to promote research and development

Decrease comes amid currency devaluation by many countries

Water board not paying anything to K-Electric, owes Rs700 million

Benchmark index drops 4.1%, settles at 33,100.24

Latest plunge in prices comes as growing worries about a Chinese economic slowdown add to anxiety about excess supply

Instead of increasing tax base, authorities are looking at short-term measures

Combined budget has increased significantly by 27% since 2013-14

Will help overcome the ‘backhaul’ challenge while providing steady broadband internet service to consumers

Fund maintains Pakistan has come a long way in implementing reforms since 2013

Despite the few losses, the country should focus on opportunities Chinese market provides

European countries also eager to source energy supply from Tehran

Causes Rs24 billion loss to the exchequer; tax-paid cigarette volume declines 11%

Dastgir says new trade policy will accelerate economic growth

Six other people with experience in self-driving technology have joined company

Both parties anxiously await PM’s decision on CDA’s summary sent in May.