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Deletion programmes are major hurdle to integration into global value chains

Government collected Rs62b from just energy and cooking oil products in July

Devastating frost in Brazil, record freight costs to push price to multi-year highs

Exports drop following outbreak of Covid-19, imports also lose momentum

Decline comes as US sanctions force it to sell chunk of its business

Drop in inflation rate and positive macro numbers contribute to gains

Plans to cultivate tea an area of about 25,000 acres over next five years

Commerce adviser reviews progress on Allama Iqbal Industrial City

Increase in raw material prices, cost of shipping goods will lead to rise in automobiles prices

Charges them for violating regulations including AML, CFT and foreign exchange rules

US govt report showed jobs grew more than expected in July, pushing up bond yields

Meeting was aimed at improving safety, labour rights for delivery workers.

Business forum asks govt to set up five mega textile parks to aid industry

Reduction made on account of monthly fuel adjustment

Oil prices dive on Covid worries

US envoy says traders from two sides can collaborate in textile, agriculture, energy

SPI increases 0.12%

Rupee weakens against dollar

President Alvi says focus on ease of doing business put country on recovery path

Third and final vessel is expected to reach port on August 14

State Bank, commerce ministry stand poles apart in deficit projection

Increases prices for consumers by up to 2.5%

Korean envoy hints at revising visa policies for skilled workers

Directs food ministry to submit plan to improve performance of research institute

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 150.93 points to settle at 47,489.95

Both crude contracts have given up more than 5% this week

Oman Chamber chief speaks about long-term visa for Pakistan investors, tax incentives

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Inflows expected to reach $3.5-4b over next four to five months

Senate panel also recommends slashing workforce in govt-owned power generation companies

Say it will help resolve problems arising from cartelisation of foreign cargo services

Dismissal of 29 people comes amid resistance from within tax machinery

NA panel reviews CAA performance, its revenues and expenses

Plays vital role in making Gwadar port functional, expanding road network

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Say inflows into LPG plants may stop due to tax relief on imports

Benchmark index falls 149 points to settle at 47,640.88

Fears over recovery of global oil demand grew amid surge in coronavirus cases

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Decision aimed at avoiding international arbitration with foreign firms

New economic zones being established to give boost to economy

Oil falls on US crude stock build

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Azhar informs team about plans to expand existing transmission capacity

Prolonged probe into June 2020 oil crisis hindering investment

Decision may dent reputation, force govt to pay Rs22b in arbitration awards

FPCCI VP says Islamic banking has improved its position in Pakistan’s banking system

Petroleum Division recommends removal of advance tax on imports in proposed policy

Wants to push up electricity tariff for areas having high line losses and theft

Benchmark KSE-100 index crawls up 31.56 points to settle at 47,789.88