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SBP governor, finance minister discuss features of new credit scheme for small businesses
Slowdown in industrial production due to third wave of Covid-19 to fuel lay-offs
Urges govt to formulate policy to increase industry’s share in global markets
Approval will provide relief of Rs26 billion to industry
Increase will help offset impact of poor cotton production in agriculture sector
Board looks to hire from private sector while ignoring own employees
Climate change, locust attacks, water scarcity remain major downside risks
Senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by opening up about their own vulnerabilities
Non-issuance of SROs for customs duty, sales tax are affecting potential investment
Officials say ease of doing business remains an issue for foreign investors