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Deal will pave way for receipt of financial assistance

Time is ripe to think about building strategic reserves of energy and food

Before Omicron variant rattled markets, investors were looking at Covid in rear-view mirror

Besides managing inflation, central bank must generate growth, employment

Difficulties on country’s external front continue to mount

Country cannot afford uncompetitive export-oriented sector as economy has begun to take off

Ex-SBP chief says instead of focusing on revenues, country needs to rationalise expenditures

Delay of meeting in Geneva, concerns over Omicron variant complicate plans

Laid off thousands of workers

Xiaomi said it would commit to investing $10 billion in a new electric car division

Longer term implications of new variant for US assets unclear

Online platform founder says digital channels unlocking opportunities for women

Bank clarifies it has fixed technical glitch that credited accounts twice

Panic over IMF’s strict conditions forces players to offload stockholdings

Govt directs company to divert gas to residential areas in Sindh and Balochistan

Industry seeks govt support to identify areas in need of trained, skilled manpower

Say power sector’s reluctance to lift furnace oil will lead to reduction in petrol, diesel output

Term it proof of government’s business friendly approach

Pakistanis can now get their hands on the all-new, feature-packed PROTON SAGA

Envoy says Jakarta helping Pakistan in cultivation of palm seeds

Says rationalisation of tax incentives will lead to increase in investment

Meeting reviews urea supply to farmers, action taken against profiteers

Rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs175.46 in the inter-bank market

Points out delay can cause loss of billions in taxes and duties

Import restrictions not a solution to external sector challenges, says ministry

Company CEO cherishes increase in auto parts localisation in country

Exports of precious and semi-precious stones to Beijing soar

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 178.41 points to settle at 44,114.16

Cryptocurrency on track for biggest one-day drop since September 20

Market in panic on fears new virus variant can dampen economic growth, fuel demand

Several matters discussed in the intergovernmental commission meeting in Yekaterinburg

On Nov 12 Pakistani currency touched all-time low of Rs175.73

Envoy proposes more cooperation between SME sectors

Benchmark index sheds 427.95 points to settle at 43,935.75

Deliberate on niche for companies seeking to enter Russian market

Alvi for producing skilled human resources to cater to investor needs

Paddy shipments to Beijing may rise as agri-cooperation deepens

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayment

Recommends government to shelve SME Bank privatisation plan

PSMA says sugar mills not running at full capacity

CCOE makes decision while reviewing gas load management plan

Financial institutions cut deposits to avoid additional tax payment

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayment

Benchmark index sheds 427.95 points to settle at 43,935.75

OPEC expects US release to swell surplus in oil markets by 1.1 million bpd

Foreign currency stood higher compared to its supply in the wake of increase in import payments

Survey reveals 87% of respondents think economy heading in wrong direction

OPEC unlikely to change tactics in light of US action

Says automakers collecting up to Rs800,000 extra on immediate delivery of vehicles

Firm says flexible exchange rate will help reduce reliance on debt financing