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Textile sector: PTEA demands immediate release of duty claims
Says industry is facing cash crunch as exporters are unable to meet commitments
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South Korea invited to invest in Pakistan railways
Upgrade of Main Line-I, II and III will turn railways into modern network
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Tractor bookings drop sharply as economy slows down
PAAPAM says two tractor assembly plants are moving towards closure
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After 57 years: Qatar to withdraw from OPEC, focus on gas exports
Doha is locked in a diplomatic dispute with the group’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia
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Asad Umar notified about rupee devaluation in advance
PM’s instruction for SBP not to take unilateral decision may complicate bailout talks
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Inter-bank market: Rupee recovers ground and gains 1.21 against dollar
Bank officials believe currency boost is artificial and temporary
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Minister puts rumours to rest, says govt not cancelling any contract
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ghulam Sarwar Khan says SC, NAB looking into LNG deal with Qatar
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Industrial cooperation: Pakistan expects to sign deal with China this month
Minister insists Pakistan has not offered any special treatment to Saudi Arabia under CPEC
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Qatar to withdraw from OPEC as of January 2019
Announcement comes ahead of the meeting by OPEC and its allies including Russia on December 6-7
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Market watch: Stocks battered as index plummets over 1,300 points
Benchmark index decreases 3.3% to settle at 39,160.60
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China agrees to 'reduce and remove' tariffs on US cars: Trump
Stocks rallied on the news that Washington and Beijing would not impose new tariffs during a three-month grace period
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Import restrictions breed inefficiency in domestic industries
Availability of raw material for local producers will lead to export growth
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Govt should take more steps to reduce cost of power production
High rates of return increase generation cost, hurt consumers and economy
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Pakistan must explore untapped export territories
Despite GSP Plus status, textile exports to eurozone have not increased significantly
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Pakistan needs to become urban industrial society
Sweden’s asset manager invests $100 million in Pakistani companies
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Finding loopholes: Iran finalises oil-for-goods deal with South Korea
South Korea is Iran’s third largest trade partner after China and the United Arab Emirates
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Agriculture: Punjab to expand e-credit scheme
'Growers could get registered free of cost at the tehsil land record centre along with the land record'
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Textile industry: Pakistan has opportunity to attract Chinese exporters
If China ships goods to US via Pakistan, it will bring technology, skills
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Fertiliser, textile, CNG sectors owe govt Rs400b GIDC
They have already got tax from consumers but are reluctant to deposit in govt coffers
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Bank lending in Balochistan, K-P remains dismally low
Out of Rs1.3tr worth of deposits received from the two provinces, banks have given loans of only Rs87b to them
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Dull week at stock exchange as index drops 373 points
Investors stay on the sidelines awaiting clarity on economic issues
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Rupee returns to inter-bank level after assurances of no more depreciation
Earlier, currency was sold in a wide range of Rs134-142 at retail counters
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Govt preparing to increase gas prices
Application stresses on a shortfall of Rs91 billion for the year 2018-19
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Abid Nisar of ATC Pakistan receives Primaduta award
Primaduta is awarded to loyal foreign buyers of Indonesian products on an ongoing basis
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Chief of air staff visits Swiss One stall
Chief of air staff visited Swiss One stall in IDEAS 2018
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Punjab considering one-window operation
Will expedite application processing for new units
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Govt to reconstitute boards of oil, gas firms
Measure is aimed at ensuring transparency in appointment process
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Chinese delegation to arrive on Dec 3
Chinese companies would display their products at the Interiors Pakistan exhibition
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Minister vows govt will steer textile industry out of crisis
Association official demands early implementation of revival initiatives
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IDEAS 2018: First-ever multipurpose battle vehicles launched
Pakistan joins hands with US firm to manufacture cargo vessels
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Govt not to artificially control rupee value: Finance minister
Expert believes govt tacitly implementing IMF’s condition for total free float exchange rate
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Rupee’s fall should not panic anyone: PM Imran
Inaugurates JW Forland’s vehicle manufacturing plant
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Govt makes changes at FBR’s top level as tax shortfall widens
Tax receipts stand at Rs1.38tr in Jul-Nov, falling short of target by Rs110b
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ECC, sugar millers fail to end stalemate over crushing season
Approves grant of $82.6 million for Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
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Market watch: Bourse sheds 143 points in wake of rupee depreciation
Benchmark index decreases 0.35% to settle at 40,496.03
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Monetary policy: SBP hikes key interest rate by 150 basis points to 10%
Increase is in line with IMF’s demand to push rate into double digits
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Petrol, diesel prices reduced by Rs2 each
Rates slashed despite OGRA's recommendation for price hike
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Rupee closes at all-time low of 139.05 in inter-bank market
Earlier, currency had hit an intra-day record low of Rs144 to US dollar
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Pakistan and India have $37b trade potential
People of the two countries deprived of fruits of bilateral trade, says ICCI
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Additional earnings: Sugar mills make extra profit by producing electricity
ECC directs millers to swiftly clear dues of farmers, repay bank loans
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Inter-Bank Market: Rupee strengthens against dollar
This was the fifth round of massive depreciation of the Pakistani currency since December 2017
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Crude Market: Oil dips below $50 on output doubts
Traders remain uncertain about whether the OPEC
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Corporate Corner: Silkbank, Access Group enter strategic partnership
Silkbank cardholders will also be able to book Instant Instalment Plans at POS terminals
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Market anticipates 1% hike in key interest rate
State Bank of Pakistan is going to announce monetary policy today
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Fiscal policies board concerned over rising deficit, high debt
Umar says govt will improve fundamentals of economy, achieve sustainable growth
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OGRA recommends hike of Rs6.21 per litre in petrol price
Proposed increase will take fuel price from existing Rs97.83 to Rs104.04 per litre
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Cabinet decides to withdraw FBR’s tax policy powers
FBR opposes immediate transfer of policy function, saying it can have revenue implications
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Government borrowing from SBP surges to historic high at Rs5.4tr
This is alarming as IMF will like to see a drastic cut in the central bank debt stock, in case of a bailout
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves surge 10.6% after release of Saudi aid
Stand at $8.1b; increase attributed to official bilateral inflows
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Market watch: Trading remains lacklustre as investors await interest rate decision
Benchmark index decreases 65.97 points to settle at 40,638.83

















































