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14-member German delegation expected to hold talks, Pakistani officials keen on having European carmaker.

Govt looks to impose tax on every transaction done through banking channels

Benchmark 100-share index gains 119.17 points.

The austerity formula has proved, in the long run, to be a stagnation trap for countries that went to the Fund

The crew was detained in UK for questioning on suspicion of smuggling mobiles phones and currency in London on Monday

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) set up a joint pavilion with nine exhibitors

Talks will be held on power and oil supply.

Book-building process for Dolmen City REIT begins

The portal would educate and train the common people on how to choose the right investment option

He suggested the government to bring down the rate of tax of non-filers to the rate of income tax returns filers

Govt sets 12% higher target than outgoing fiscal year.

Association chief says the tax board has created distortions.

Company counts on scales by playing low on prices.

Benchmark 100-share index gains 138.62 points.

ICT3 chief says imposition will lower mobile broadband uptake.

Minister for planning distances himself from finance ministry’s claim, says jobless rate stands at 8.3%.

PIA spokesperson says no foreign currency or mobile phones intended for smuggling were recovered from the staff

Government should invest in human capital, also develop effective social safety nets

Unorthodox technique offers opportunities to new entrants where barriers remain low

Budget-makers don’t look at the state of the nation and its harsh realities

‘Joint venture’ mafia underselling precious mines for cuts and commissions

Car maker says machine has potential for more sales; targets expansion

Recent series saw the country generate millions from different sources

Brushing aside key economic problems, Dar takes credit for steps not taken by govt.

Two more A-320's to be added to the fleet by end of June

ICCI opposes increased tax rates, PBIF hails budget measures.

Unlawful construction continues in Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh.

Asks TCP to issue certificate for export of 6,000 tons to Sri Lanka.

May utilise 88% of the earmarked Rs43.55b despite water scarcity fears.

Benefit extended to projects that come online within three years

Representatives of leading auto companies unanimously agreed to submit standards they comply with EDB, PSQCA by Jun 10

Country had been facing surplus stocks; meeting also fixes profit margins for LNG import.

Banking and cement sectors led the gains while foreign buying picked up.

Finance minister explains salient features of the new budget and clarifies misconceptions surrounding it

Aim is to take aviation’s share in GDP to global average.

Tax increase to encourage illicit trade and smuggling, comments official.

Doubts remain about government’s ability to keep itself within Rs137.6b target.

Benchmark 100-share index drops 73.25 points.

Will launch special schemes for creating employment.

This is 5.6% lower than last year’s revenue target of Rs405b.

CGT rates also revised upwards; sale of shares to be taxed even after two years.

Suspension of minimum tax on builders and reduction in import duty on construction machinery hailed

Decision to be a major setback for the sector.

This year's budget does not do much in terms of cutting back on the privileges of Pakistan’s wealthy elite

Finance minister lists PTI's four-month long protest in Islamabad, oil prices as contributing factor to missed...

CPEC project allocations get cut, but still take up lion’s share of federal PSDP

New budget is expected to focus on spurring economic growth

The new budget boasts historically low interest rates and high infrastructure spending

Govt missing targets and making mistakes .

Reads Rs149.3b compared to Rs325.1b in comparative period.