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Regulatory body chief stresses on policy of zero-tolerance

Improved balance sheet, increasing number of passengers

Benchmark 100-share index edges down 6.25 points

Staple to be sold to consumers at subsidised rates

WAPDA has undertaken refurbishment of the hydropower project

Considers Minsk as a gateway to Eurasian economies

K-Electric CEO says investment being made to address the issue of load-shedding

TV show to return for 10 more episodes after its fourth season ended in 2009

This marks the first time in the last three reviews that Pakistan had to request a waiver

ICCI Acting President M Ashfaq Hussain Chattha stressed the need for consultation with the manufacturers and exporters

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $18,822.1 million

Will cause huge revenue losses if not rectified in time

Government decides to increase rate of return from August 1

Country’s financial inclusion remains low, only 68% know of mobile money

FCCI chief says problems still persist for industries

Will work to stop the decline in gas production from Zamzama field

Benchmark 100-share index increases 72.05 points.

ECC to approve new policy in upcoming meeting, offer incentives to new players

Over one-third has been utilised for budgetary support

The bank aims to foster emerging talent in sports

Remittances amounted to $16.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2014-15

The Market Development Facility is partnering with businesses like Intra-Systek to stimulate investment

The unavoidable issue of finance was discussed in detail in seminar

Showcase different varieties of Pakistani mangoes to the Islamabad-based diplomatic community

We will have to wait and see if there will be one winner in Reko Diq case or if both parties will go for a settlement

The decision was reached unanimously at a meeting of the TAPI steering committee by ministers from the four countries

SECP imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on Pak-Kuwait Takaful Company for failing to meet the minimum solvency requirements

The first meeting will be held with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan

Every businessman must be brought into the tax net, urges official

6.25 million ordinary shares up for grabs

Watershed management reduces the rate of sedimentation

Tax body opposes any move away from status quo; government in a spin

Benchmark 100-share index rises 235.12 points

Clock in at Rs7.3b during Jan-Jun; profit for Apr-Jun dips 3%

UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said, "Education is the only tool that could bring prosperity in any...

Manufacturers required to comply with international safety standards

Decision reached during talks on the second phase of free trade deal

MoU signed for service contract for gas exploration in Central Asia

The country’s tax machinery has been unable to enforce tax laws, enabling businesses and citizens to hide

Mangla Power Station's power generation capacity to be increased from 1,000 to 1,310 MW

Circular debt has reached Rs615 billion which is a threat to the economy and must be settled on a priority basis

Says country’s law and order has improved in recent months.

Wants govt to take back withholding tax on banking transactions.

Timely downpour will prove favourable for sugarcane, rice and maize.

Decision taken after Dar promised to resolve industry’s woes by Aug 31

Companies refuse to accept demand for printing price on urea bags.

Court had cut tax rate to 17%, but FBR formula has an impact of 32%.

Govt aims to borrow Rs150b through PIBs of three, five, 10 and 20 years of maturity.

Legislation aims to protect the local industry from influence of cheaper products

Impressed with govt’s success at stabilising economy; wants focus on infrastructure