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Petrol, diesel prices jacked up by Rs5
Increase in line with fluctuation in world prices and local currency rate
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SBP injects $1.2b to stabilise rupee
Central bank move contrary to its own, IMF and finance ministry policies
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German team assesses trade avenues
Businessmen of Germany keen to establish contacts with counterparts in Karachi
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Oil demand to rebound next month: IEA
Demand under pressure from Covid Delta variant in key consuming regions
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World debt approaching record $300 trillion
Global body reports decline in debt-to-GDP ratio for first time since start of pandemic
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Rupee dives to all-time low of Rs168.94
Burgeoning import payments, trade deficit fuel currency decline in inter-bank market
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K-P govt seeks to modernise footwear sector
CM aide laments industry still uses old methods, lacks modern tools
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OGRA proposes hike of up to Rs10.5 in POL prices
New prices to be announced today, will be effective from September 16
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Market watch: Rupee fall drives downturn in KSE-100
Benchmark index sheds 379.12 points to settle at 46,891.34
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Oil hits 6-week high as storm threatens US Gulf
Big demand rebound forecast by International Energy Agency also supported prices
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Pakistani rupee became the worst performing currency in Asia
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Rupee hits all-time low at 168.94
Analyst expects local currency to consolidate at current level in short-run in inter-bank market
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Talks begin to roll over $3b CPEC debt
Pakistan, China also agree to hold long-delayed JCC meeting
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Deal with Tajikistan to be signed soon
Khan would attend an investment and trade conference in Dushanbe
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Hydel power generation hits highest level in 2021
Production stands at 8,854MW due to maximum generation by Tarbela Power Station
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Pakistan to receive $600m from ITFC
CEO promises corporation will provide technical assistance in agriculture sector
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CCOE gives approval for refinery policy
Raises questions regarding upfront tariff incentives, directs ministry to review
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Repair work on LNG terminal to cut supplies
LNG supply to power plants, CNG stations, residential consumers may be halved
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Truckers’ strike spells danger for construction sector
Transporters protesting steep hike in mining royalty, rising toll tax
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Govt probes TCP chief over delay in wheat import
Opportunity to import commodity from Russia at $280 per ton was missed
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Govt proposes pay raise for MPs
Parliamentary affairs ministry moves summary seeking 10% hike in salaries
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Market watch: KSE-100 inches up in volatile session
Benchmark index gains 72.17 points to settle at 47,270.46
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Oil at one-week high as US supply concerns dominate
OPEC trims global oil demand forecast for last quarter of 2021, expects delay in recovery
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Lessons to take from spectrum auction
Markets should decide on best price for any country
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Focus on exports vital for growth
It will help reduce pressure on current account deficit, avert balance of payment crisis
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Growth-trade deficit trade off
Expansionary policies may aid growth but may also raise prices, current account deficit
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All is not well with economic policymaking
Successive governments have focused only on GDP growth and inflation
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Minister calls for switching to high-value crops
Stresses it will help secure place in global food markets
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‘Pakistan has opportunity to rationalise tariffs’
Businessman says timely decision-making can accelerate economic progress
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Rupee fall jeopardises investment plans
Businessmen need stable exchange rate for long-term investment planning
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Green investments to be part of EU budget rules review
French finance minister says green exemption idea worth discussing
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Govt urged to unseal cottage units in Mehran Town
Businessmen lament thousands of livelihoods are at stake
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CCOE to review ADB-funded project
Automated electricity metering scheme has already been delayed by several years
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KSE-100 rises despite MSCI reclassification
Cherry-picking of stocks at attractive valuations helped lift market
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Govt mulls tax relief for mortgage firm
Proposes concessions at a time when public debt has risen at a rapid pace
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Domestic oil, gas output drops in August
Decline came due to annual overhauling at oil, gas fields
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Country receives $2.7b in remittances
Use of formal channels, curtailed cross-border travel drive the boost in inflows
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Oil rallies to $73
About three-quarters of US Gulf’s offshore oil production has remained halted since late August
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Rupee weakens against dollar
In September Pakistani rupee became the worst-performing currency in Asia
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SPI increases 1.37%
During the week, average prices of 24 items rose in a selected basket of goods, prices of five items fell
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UK investors want to set up units in SEZ
British representative terms M3, Allama Iqbal City suitable places for investors
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Octopus IPO makes history
Tech company breaks all records as shares oversubscribed by 27 times
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NEPRA allows Rs1.37 tariff hike
Increase made on account of fuel cost adjustment for July 2021
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CCOP approves SIH sale for Rs1.96b
Does not endorse proposal to remove State Life Insurance Corp from privatisation list
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Karachi key to achieving high economic growth
Minister says focus on port city can help boost exports to $30b in next 5 to 10 years
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Car sales contract 13% in August 2021
Came in at 21,751 units due to high base effect in July, chip shortage
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ECNEC approves three projects
Schemes worth Rs339b include university project
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Market watch: Bulls toss KSE-100 above 47,000 points
Benchmark index gains 573.17 points to settle at 47,198.29
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Oil rallies to $73 on tight US supplies, Biden-Xi call
About three quarters of the US Gulf's offshore oil production has remained halted since late August
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Rupee weakens against dollar
On September 2, Pakistani rupee became the worst-performing currency in Asia













































