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Progress on acquiring land for dams reviewed
WAPDA assures locals of addressing legitimate cases
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PSX’s top firms hit record profit
Earnings surge 51% on strong performance by banking, energy sectors
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Oil gains on potential OPEC+ cuts
Higher-for-longer rates could dampen economic growth, suppress demand for oil
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With loan rollover, rupee appreciates further
Currency touches new four-month high at Rs279.12 vs dollar
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UK-Pakistan inward trade mission promotes ties
Urges businesspeople to take advantage of DCTS, highlights favourable export climate
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Domestic consumers bear Rs17b subsidy cost
Provinces reluctant to pay cost of subsidised LNG supply to fertiliser plants
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Bulls hold firm grip over Moody’s report
KSE-100 index gains 484.35 points, settles at 63,703.45
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SK hydropower project begins reservoir filling
Key milestone for CPEC, serves as first step of Belt and Road Initiative
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NEPRA puts livelihoods at risk, say traders
Businesses face closure with terrible increase in input costs
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Bitcoin hits $60,000 as rally gathers pace
Marks largest monthly gain since Dec 2020 as ETF traded product price jumps 42%
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Reliance on renewables a must
Experts stress grid modernisation, local manufacturing for growth
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Moody’s holds Pakistan’s credit rating
Bank of America upgrades bonds despite doubts over govt’s IMF dealings
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Pakistan, Saudis agree to increase investment
Discussions on importance of increasing cooperation in sectors such as oil, gas, construction, food, agriculture
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Oil refining sector sees $1 billion investment boost
Cnergyico Pk takes first step as new govt policy prompts investments in industry
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Rupee comes under some pressure
Drops nominally to Rs279.28 vs dollar in inter-bank network
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Businesses sound alarm over surge in power prices
Lament NEPRA’s unexpected hike will add Rs70b burden, threaten survival
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PSX retreats as political noise rises
Benchmark KSE-100 index dips 86.83 points, settles at 63,219.10
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Govt set to hike petrol prices by over Rs3/litre
HSD rates hold steady as oil market volatility continues
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Daraz announces layoffs in memo
Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce giant says will adopt more streamlined, agile structure
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Businessmen decry hike in terminal charges
Stress shipping lines, container terminals be put under strong regulatory body
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DISCOs: govt to adopt Turkish model
Decides to outsource management to slash losses, draw investment
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US sanctions ‘may not apply’ to IP project
Interim energy minister says currently Pakistan not connecting pipeline with Iran
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EFP introduces code of conduct for domestic workers’ rights
Supported by ILO, initiative highlights need for fair treatment, decent working conditions
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WTO meeting seeks modest outcomes
Aims to set new global commerce rules with world trade at ‘critical juncture’
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China to import 5,000 tons of sesame in FY24
Will ramp up investment in sesame contract farming project
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Bulgarian envoy urges deeper collaboration
Calls on business community to fully utilise potential, improve bilateral trade
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Rupee, yuan to join UAE payment system Buna
It aims to improve cross-border currency transactions, deepen international cooperation
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Stocks surge on political clarity
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 490.11 points, settles at 63,305.93
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Chinese solar firm eyes growth in Pakistan
Trina Solar head says surge in power prices propelled demand for solar energy
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Rupee at 4-month high as inflows rise
Currency propped up by reports saying govt may seek larger IMF package
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Pakistan, UAE eye date palm cultivation
Sign MoU to promote cooperation, sharing of expertise
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Bank financing hits record high
Reaches 93% of total deposits as banks continue to lend freely to govt
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K-P CM boasts Rs100b treasury surplus
Outgoing interim chief executive applauds election oversight, fiscal management
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Reforms in Planning Commission
PC has not evolved with changing economic, constitutional terrains
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Maximising zakat’s impact on economy
Estimate shows zakat worth Rs2,743b, or 4% of GDP, can be collected annually
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100-day agenda for new govt
It will provide trigger for economic growth without any major investments
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Gauging caretaker govt’s economic impact
Some key members in finance, energy and IT must be retained for their good work
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ICT: need for invigoration rather than a chokehold
Internet blockages, disruptions in IT infrastructure can pose challenges for sector
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Intuitive Machines shares tumble 30%
Its spacecraft tips over shortly after touching down on lunar surface a day earlier
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Block cheap Chinese auto imports, say US makers
Warn imports can threaten viability of American car companies
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Ford halts shipments of new Lightning EVs
Plans to ramp up shipments after thorough quality checks
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New govt hopes spur stock market
KSE-100 index soars 2,943 points, or 4.9% WoW, closes at 62,816
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Business leaders urge deferral of ALR
Call for phased approach as abrupt enforcement raises concerns over trade, inflation
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Refineries to enjoy 10% tariff protection
Amended policy guarantees 7-year protection for refineries upgrading plants
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‘Fixing current account key to GDP growth’
LSE report highlights urgent need for structural reforms, less dependency on imports, loans
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SBP eases rules for exporters
Allows utilisation of proceeds kept abroad without central bank’s prior approval
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FBR to bring stone crushing within tax net
Vows to enforce tax and prevent tax evasion from this sector
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Dues to Chinese IPPs hit record $1.8b
Outstanding dues up by 77% in seven months, complicating ties with Beijing
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‘Agriculture key to addressing woes’
SBP deputy governor announces central bank’s new project to support small farmers
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Rupee falls after dip in reserves
Stands at Rs279.36 to a dollar in inter-bank market



































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