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Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 200.29 points to settle at 43,653.33

FBR prepares summary seeking imposition of 10% regulatory duty

Market takes cue from easing of sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Says everyone should enjoy fair, equal access to financial services

Call for immediate measures in view of rising trade deficit

Growth stands low at 2% month-on-month following lifting of global restrictions

Expert says growth led by vehicles below 1,000cc engine capacity

Decrease comes on back of external debt, other payments

Press govt to turn it into long-term solution to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

Blames arrogance of top bureaucrats, inhuman treatment of subordinates

Rupee stayed unchanged against the US dollar at Rs178.63

Bank advances to small businesses rose to Rs524 billion

Higher interest rates might raise dreaded spectre of stagflation

Gap is widening despite reduction of Rs200b in federal development budget

Islamabad wants more concessions exclusive to its products

BMW’s previous recalls in 2017 and 2019 which involved 740,000 and 184,000 US vehicles

Analyst says both countries can bring 800,000 barrels to market quickly

Containers carrying meat from Pakistan return with cotton

Alvi calls for enhancing quality human resources in IT industry

Tech firm emphasises need for long-term policy to attract investment, create jobs

The rupee had been on the downtrend since hitting 22-month high of Rs152.27 in May 2021

Farmers fear commodity shortage will dent agriculture production

Committee gives directives for creating awareness of disease among farmers

Inspired by the logo and the brand ethos, Fly Jinnah’s aircraft livery reflects a modern airline that is aspiring

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 164.61 points to settle at 43,042.96

Brent hit $139 earlier during the week, its highest since 2008

Postpones IPO due to volatility in international commodity, equity markets

Minister hopes IMF will not have objections over Rs246b relief package

Fund may ask govt to cut expenditures or take revenue measures

While metals have not been the target of western sanctions yet

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves fell to $2.36 billion at the end of January

It was at least the fourth time since 2017 that US shale oil producers and OPEC officials have held such meetings

Online businesses increase importance of corrugated cartons sector

Businessmen demand special incentives to recoup Covid-19 losses

Proposes to buy units that halted operations in country

Metal is crucial for making stainless steel, electric vehicle batteries

Central bank may hold next monetary policy meeting early to revise rate

Oil price spike, looming wheat shortage heap pressure on currency

Decision taken to import fertiliser to hedge against global supply disruptions

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 388.62 points to settle at 42,878.35

Novak says prices could climb to over $300 per barrel if US, EU ban imports of oil from Moscow

Decision largely in line with market expectations

It will cover cost of reduction in electricity and oil prices, Ramazan package

The rupee had been on the downtrend

Crude prices have spiked about 60% since start of 2022

Offers support for exploring African market

US, Europe exploring option of banning import of Russian oil

Over 65% respondents keen to inject fresh investment

Compared with a year ago, 12% more respondents are now worried about inflation

Digitalisation helps bring down age of earning