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State Bank of Pakistan says 6.2% GDP growth target seems unachievable

Rate increase will push govt’s borrowing cost up from the projected Rs2 trillion

Abdul Razzak Dawood says airline resumes flights owing to improved security situation

Loan to be used to pay off circular debt, provinces' net hydel profit

Pickman trucks will be sold at $5,000 in US and $5,700 in Europe

Benchmark index increases 0.51% to settle at 40,624.39

Predicts increased tariffs will cut around 60m euros from core profits this year

US has been the biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil despite their political differences

Market participants focused on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting on January 29-30

PM adviser will meet British Airways’ delegation for finalising flight detail

DIB was established in 1975 as the world’s first Islamic Bank in UAE

Rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months.

Balloting held for selection of employees in Sindh Bank.

Foreign companies in Pakistan sent home $759.5m compared to $1.2b in previous year

Spanish envoy assures full cooperation in promoting ties

Interest develops due to business-friendly policies of the government

Asad Umar vows to club taxes in next federal budget

Finance minister calls for developing mechanism for fast-track implementation of foreign-funded projects

Budget deficit to go above 6% of GDP by the end of current fiscal year

Cabinet receives briefing from interior ministry on investigations in UK

Has allowed duty-free import of raw material to manufacturers

The retailer employs around 300,000 workers in Britain

Benchmark index increases 155.31 points to settle at 40,420.09

US crude production has undermined sentiment in market

Government undertaking measures to resolve the power issues faced by the industrialists, says finance minister

High-profile loss reduction activity backed by a strategy and action plan is a must

Launches Electric City Drive project to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Programme provides participants with tools to improve their health using a digital app

If depositor base is widened, it will foster economic growth, provide business and job opportunities

Opening of political fronts has complicated economic challenges

Travel and tourism contributed $7.6 billion to Pakistan’s economy in 2016

Head of SAP Naukhez Arslan and Tayyeb signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies

Waheed also said mutual funds play a central role in improving savings and percentage of profit in the country

Investors cheer pro-business measures announced in second mini-budget

Commerce adviser says imports of unnecessary items will be curbed

Inflows from UAE and Saudi Arabia have helped avert panic at currency markets

Proposal to freeze PIA’s dues payable to CAA endorsed; Rs15b additional guarantees will be arranged for the airline

Funding will be transferred to Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company

There are conflicting reports about the reasons for Sakib Sherani's resignation

Economic minister says cabinet made this decision because project is too costly

PM's adviser highlights the significance of developing the industrial sector

Oil supply from Saudi Arabia also set to commence from mid-February

The new insulin promises stable blood sugar control throughout the day and night

The history of ‘Who’s Who’ dates back almost 100 years

Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 month

Decline is due to discounts on local sales, lower margins on exports and gas price hike

Will get security clearance from interior ministry

Says payment of fixed price for sugarcane will be ensured

In its place, Directorate General of International Taxes will be set up

FCCI chief says dam location is ideal; it can be built at minimum cost