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Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 438.81 points

Supports increase in picture’s size to 85%, but PTB opposes

Out of 30 early harvest projects, 16 are under construction

Will increase production capacity from 20,000 to 30,000 units

Will not extend upfront tariff beyond mid-Oct

Finance ministry says trade account has been worsening and is under pressure

Social media giant says videos viewed for over three seconds were counted

Policymakers should use data-driven approach to see why some govts deliver

Courts in Pakistan mostly give ruling in such cases in favour of consumers

Phone’s sale continues in Pakistan though Samsung has stopped its marketing across the globe

Selling ‘Image Pakistan’ remains a difficult proposition given its shortcomings

Iran is looking to bolster its oil production and economy

Under President Mauricio Macri to protest the conservative leader’s economic policies

About 5,000 progressive farmers and workers of field extension departments would be trained

Its external vulnerability has risen as a result of unpredictable political developments

Increased interest of Chinese companies was the only silver lining for investors

Experts say number of transactions has gone down by 70%

Says lack of information, mutual understanding among reasons for low trade volume

Commerce minister says economic and political outlook has improved

WFP chief says 18% facing more severe situation, food production is not an issue for country

Inflation remains higher, but under control in first two months of FY17

May give their control to relevant ministries for failing to comply with orders

Marriott says the merger will help it reach $250 million in annual savings

The SBP may move the interest rates upwards during the third quarter of fiscal year 2016-17, says analyst

The valley was under curfew since July 9 for 51 consecutive days

Punjab agriculture minister worried about availability for upcoming Rabi crops

Ministry asks CNG stations to deposit Rs28b but industry disagrees

Send request for due diligence of the cement company

Representatives of both countries will meet in Istanbul next month

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index loses 353.36 points

During testing gas flowed at rate of 8.7 million scfd

Ministry asks prime minister to declare 23 big cities free of load-shedding

Officials say Lahore-Islamabad Motorway will be pledged as collateral

3rd edition of Aalishan Pakistan was scheduled for next month

According to Bloomberg Tuplejump was acquired in June

Province has been ignored in the past but not anymore

Commodity is now being sold for Rs1,200 per bag

Industry players highlight increasing input cost at expo

Raise doubts during public hearing, environmental agency promises to address worries

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 363.89 points

Want same incentives as those offered to other countries including China

Compared to 27% growth last year, number of subscribers up 35% in August

Will also pay late payment surcharge at 14% per annum

They believe it to be a political move aimed at winning over voters

Outgoing companies include Lalpir Power Limited, Pakgen Power Limited an EFU Life Assurance Limited

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index loses 569.04 points

Pakistani companies would be able to get membership of Pharmaceuticals Inspection Cooperation Scheme

Aim is to boost trade, discussions to start by first quarter of next year

Member countries are struggling with energy supply-demand gap.