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Approved schemes include construction of much-delayed Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway

A total of $5.8 billion since the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government

Shipping, which transports about 90% of world trade and accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2

OECD and G20 agreement on the reallocation of taxing rights

Directs authorities to leverage technology to earn forex, cut deficit

Says it will help boost investment, benefit Pakistan and Japan

It will encourage pension contribution from employers, benefit employees as well

Commends Punjab, K-P efforts for arranging Sasta Bazaars

Mulls expansion and diversification in Pakistan

Govt could not put in place mechanism for making recoveries from LNG consumers

Loans taken by private businesses tick up 3% to Rs6.05tr in Nov

Researchers will develop different seed varieties to cope with harsh conditions

SBP BoDs had sanctioned the extension for currency notes of value Rs10, Rs50, Rs100 and Rs1000

More and more countries introduce restrictions to combat new variant

Benchmark KSE-100 index slips 2.1 points to settle at 44,174.97

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

To meet expected near-term and long-term cargo demand

President Alvi says govt making efforts to support business community

SBP governor says it addresses longstanding challenge of lack of collateral for SMEs

Rs6b set aside under agri-emergency programme for support

Ministry blames it on freezing cold in Quetta where demand has risen

Increase 42% month-on-month to $212 million in November

Framework aims to facilitate businessmen against foreign competitors

Stresses inexpensive imports will help tackle price manipulation in domestic market

BOI chairman invites foreign businessmen to invest in diverse sectors of Pakistan

Benchmark index declines 162.88 points to settle at 44,177.07

Ministry proposes establishment of regulatory board to fix vehicle prices

Spread of Omicron variant in Europe, US stokes investor worries

Programme launched to educate farmers, promote innovation to increase productivity

Move in conflict with cut in tax on phone calls, undermines Digital Pakistan vision

Data shows borrowing made to purchase vehicles inched up just 1% in Nov

Deficit increases to 40-month high, driven by soaring imports

SBP governor stresses need to improve credit quality, tackle uneven distribution

More punitive powers will target business premises that fail to integrate with tax system

Turkish president says ‘as a Muslim, I will continue doing what our religion tells us’

Turkish president defends economic policy, likens currency volatility to attacks on economy

Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 439.27 points to settle at 44,339.95

Fears loom new mobility restrictions to contain outbreak can hit fuel demand

There are several reasons behind ongoing chaos in job market and they need to be addressed

Country should shift from protectionist mindset; key sectors must be protected

It calls for grand re-look at allocation of resources including public spending, taxes and tariffs

Many countries gained an advantage by filling their strategic reserves when oil prices were low

Spectrum offer at fair prices will bring more cash for govt, boost economy

Decision comes after country reports 1.5% contraction in third quarter of 2021

Situation can spark period of rocky trading with deeper-than-average drawdowns

Health experts recommend closure of all non-essential shops, schools, restaurants

Simulator complex was being set up at Karachi airport where all airlines, says PIA CEO

Market oscillates between red and green zones due to mix of positive, negative news

Pakistan, China open Biohealth Agri Demonstration Park after 13 years of efforts

Cite surging input costs as reason behind price increase