Engro Polymer and Chemicals Ltd said on Wednesday its earnings for July-September increased 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs2.6 billion. Arif Habib Ltd said the company’s net income also increased 69pc from the preceding quarter due to higher sales volumes and a lower tax charge. Along with the result, the company also announced a cash dividend of Rs2.50 per share, taking the nine-month pay-ou