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CSIL acquiring company holding franchise rights to Fat Burger in Pakistan
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Maria B’s international sales surge by 71pc thanks to Facebook
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FBR to extend EPOS to retail stores and shopping malls
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Ministry of Commerce finalises e-commerce policy
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Systems Limited to help Khaadi expand its retail footprint
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Shopkeepers’ scam adds fizz to profits
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Fan industry holding its own despite setbacks
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Pakistan’s biggest state run retail chain inching towards privatisation
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Gold price falls Rs1,200 to stand at Rs86,600 per tola
Gold prices fell by Rs1,200 to Rs86,600 per tola in the local market on Saturday, a private media outlet reported.
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