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Benchmark index drops 291 points to close at 48,680

Although managers recognise importance of people factor, only a few use policies effectively

Most firms are now realising its benefits, looking at exports in the rear-view mirror

Pakistan Textile City Limited closed down before commercial operations; Xinjiang Textile Park is still operational

It might seem like a perfect strategy but carries long-term consequences for the country

NEPRA should re-examine the case by hiring independent experts

Vehicle assembly has nearly ground to a halt in the crisis-stricken OPEC nation for lack of parts of assembly

Index ends at 48,971 amid gains across sectors

The companies involved have denied any wrongdoing

On Friday, it was up 0.31 per cent at 111.27 yen

The Chinese investors also showed interest in agriculture, communication, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors

Pakistan Apparel Forum chairman says delay in refunds hurting exporters

Report says 1.7m adults in the country do not have access to a bank account

Cites reduced machinery costs and interest rates in letter sent to NEPRA

Wang believes sector has huge potential to give mutual benefits

Ministry of Finance to release just Rs6b against Rs393b debt

GDP growth expected to improve in FY17, says central bank

No relief for end-consumers; power utility to take financial hit.

Step taken after Punjab imposes ban on sowing before mid-April

Govt to ensure application of environmental laws

Heavy taxes have severely hit transport and agriculture sectors

118MW coal-fired plant will start production by the end of April

The reserves fell on account of external debt servicing

FCCI official says NAVTTC should play its role in training manpower in Pakistan

740 industrial units have so far been set up in the zone

Bill Winters says there is enthusiasm about the opportunities available in the country

Benchmark index loses 45.74 points to close at 48,971.05

Analysts say legitimises projects destroying forests and water sources, and hurting communities dependent on them

Company had planned to buy 15,000 new cars last year and lease them out in a bid to attract more drivers

Brands concerned over ads appearing alongside undesirable websites or videos

Countries expected to sign deals on beef exports, energy and security

It will be sent to Pakistan-China committee by March-end

New claims for US jobless benefits rose more than expected last week

New phones are unbreakable, company targets middle to high-income groups

Housing ministry says potential sites identified, awaits release of funds

Funds given for initiating projects in constituencies of key PML-N members

Speaking on the occasion, the Parc chairman said that such events would be helpful in the future

Venezuela has wrestled with intermittent gasoline shortages in recent months

The minister also said the Punjab government was taking solid steps to boost its industry and trade

Mukhtar explains how the company left its textile competitors miles behind

Apart from energy shortage, exporters blame over-valued rupee for falling sales

All trade bodies strongly denounce misuse of discretionary powers

Says there are especial opportunities for collaboration in agriculture sector

Has an estimated 6.5b barrels of crude reserves, but needs roads for transport

Provincial finance minister believes Islamic banking service will take off in Pakistan in coming years

Says under Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2015-18 total of Rs20b will be spent on export sector

Share price shoots to upper price limit after opening at Rs61.98 per share

Thar coal is the cheapest solution to tackle the energy crisis

APCNGA chairman says oil and gas sector is suffering, foreign investment has stopped

Provincial authorities expect to double tax collection from endeavour