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Benchmark-100 index rises 2.33% to end at 46,273.81

Converting back to conventional banking operations will not be allowed

Containing generation tariff, indigenisation, technology absorption among issues.

PPRA rules need amending to align with United Nations Commission on International Trade Law 2011

Most people are losing sight of what is needed, going against basic principle of economics

While being interconnected, relationship is much more complex

Inflow of raw materials witnesses 7% decline, capital goods rise by 30%

A dozen firms from a single European country line up to venture into Pakistan

JIT investigations, unexpected rupee movement put investors at unease

Bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion in 2016, potential exists for improvement

Move aimed at benefiting state-owned PPL and SSGC, enhancing exploration & production

SBP says non-life sector better placed to take advantage; however, risks remain

Experts blame increased taxation for diminished growth

Says momentum of high-level bilateral exchanges should be maintained

While lauding initiative, officials say companies will find it difficult to meet three-year deadline

Submits 28-page inquiry report to Supreme Court; advises it to register FIR against Zafar Hijazi

Ambassador Khalid says country is committed to CPEC

Project will bring provincial and federal services under one roof, ensure easy registration

Govt making efforts to attract investors, results will be on display, says official

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.62% compared to the previous week

Says measures adopted by European Commission against law and rules

Karachi will be a major market for goods produced in the Dhabeji SEZ

Says Pakistan should invest in economy, particularly hydropower sector

Central bank says some emerging low to moderate level risks are being monitored

Company announces commissioning of Asia-Africa-Europe 1 cable system

Benchmark-100 index rises 0.89% to end at 45,222.15

Dar gives assurances he would implement charges after it was unable to privatise power distribution companies

Pakistan's GDP is predicted to grow by 6 per cent over the next 10 years

Royal Dutch Shell also asked to pay Rs1 million compensation to families of each of 200 victims

Australian delegation extended cooperation to boost Pakistan’s TVET sector

Total number of registered companies now stands at 81,493

High-powered delegation from Punjab govt including technical and working level teams will present different projects

Deficit now stands at $10.64b, widens by 131% year-on-year

Industry official says producers need to switch to advanced production methods

Zaman said that T&D losses in IESCO were in single digit and there was no electricity theft in the cities

FPCCI official says country needs facilities to improve quality

Total liquid foreign reserves, including net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, stood at $21,367.8 million

Damage control measures mean the rupee is now strong again

Claims move will harm the sector rather than advancing it

Agreement meant to facilitate energy sector development

Lending agency will give around $2b per annum; final disbursement will depend on projects’ readiness

Bajwa will be the third bureaucrat to be appointed as head of the central bank

Benchmark-100 index closes at 44,823.11

Officials say it will bring millions of businesses into the tax net, boosting government revenues

Says turmoil in the currency market a result of the communication gap

PM Nawaz addresses Quadrilateral Session of CASA-1000 conference in Dushanbe

This preference, intended or otherwise, is harmful for the country

Seven mega projects for improvement of livestock sector are also being executed

TDC is also offering joint ventures through public-private partnership