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EU member Ireland has played a role in policing the bloc’s strict General Data Protection Regulations

Both benchmarks fall below $100 per barrel

Chip production being prioritised in Europe owing to pandemic-driven disruption

Envoy says mega project benefited Pakistanis through job creation, improved livelihoods

Highlights importance of regenerative agriculture to boost per acre yield

WTI crude drops to $95-96 on hopes of early resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Funds will be utilised for payment of price differential claims to oil firms

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 352.93 points to settle at 43,719.82

Talks between the countries over yuan-priced oil contracts have accelerated this year, reports WSJ

Brent has lost almost $40 since it hit 14-year high value on March 7

Both have surged since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine

Govt will bear this burden for keeping petroleum prices unchanged for a fortnight

Moscow is world’s largest wheat exporter with Egypt, Turkey among main buyers

Minister invites businessmen to set up units in industrial estates

“Overseas Pakistan are the ambassadors of the country and pride of Pakistan,” he said

Relief includes temporary reduction of petrol and diesel taxes

Official hopes development fund utilisation will cross Rs550b this fiscal year

Companies resorted to price fixing by entering into arrangements with dealers

Over 2.5m people in four provinces, particularly Balochistan, will get such services

Market reacts to fuel price subsidy, amnesty for industrialists

Companies had entered into resale price maintenance arrangements with dealers

Benchmark index sheds 286.44 points to settle at 43,366.89

Both benchmarks are up roughly 40% in 2022 to date

If markets don’t follow SBP’s signals, then impact of monetary policy will be diluted

Lion’s share of $300tr global capital stock should go towards serving society, environment

It is aimed at facilitating new customers who fall in low-risk category

Affordable low octane fuel can be introduced for poor motorcycle and old car users

Incentives should be restricted to exporting industries to curtail trade deficit

Economy faces its deepest crisis since 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

Country approaching IMF for bailout

No-confidence motion, jump in global energy prices drive bearish trading

Volatility has been the norm in commodities over last few weeks

Between 45-54% of world’s semiconductor-grade neon comes from two Kiev companies

Both sides share similar climate, wheat variety characteristics

Foreign car companies are entering Pakistan to capitalise on opportunities

For Pakistan, cheap and affordable smartphones are key to becoming a digital country similar to China

Houston have stressed increased need for secure energy supply

CCOE directs Power Division to submit pending agreements in next meeting for approval

Country faces its deepest crisis since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union as the West imposes severe sanctions

Goldman Sachs terms it unwelcome development for world economy

Baqir says scheme will enhance profit of growers, cut post-harvest losses

Country facing worst financial crisis in years

SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market

Prices of nine items fell and rates of remaining 22 goods recorded no change

Decides to offer incentives to growers in upcoming budget to avert costly imports

Govt approves Rs747m grant in bid to avoid contempt of court

LCCI chief laments high interest rate in Pakistan

They lament increase in land grabbing that adversely impacts exports of port city

Biden says G7 will revoke Russia’s most favoured nation trade status

Funds will go to housing finance, land rights and affordable home projects