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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

Supply to textile exporters increases following better yield

Field formations generated hardly Rs12.5 billion from July 1 to December 15

UAE companies invested around $220 million in past five years

Exporters want continuous supply of gas amid failure to honour past commitments

The government has introduced the bill in order to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

High inflation, fuel costs, car prices discouraging people from working in industry

The SPI for the combined income group rose 19.49%

Industry recovers owing to relaxation in lockdowns, prudent government policies

Amounts to $798 million on back of boom in IT sector amid Covid-19

Asks govt to allow expansion, move towards building onshore terminals later

Anticipation of high current account figure drives devaluation in inter-bank market

Benchmark index adds 169.48 points to settle at 43,900.68

Both benchmarks fall over 1% as virus cases mount

Bank signals that exit from years of exceptionally easy policy will be slow

Dollar has more than doubled in value against Turkish currency this year

Demand has been rising in 2021 after last year’s collapse

Right time to invest, start a business in Pakistan, says minister

SBP has injected $1.2 billion into inter-bank market to defend rupee in ongoing fiscal year

Central bank gives no reason behind decrease

Expert points out Pakistani rural areas have huge biomass reserves

Official says mills are on verge of shutdown, business losing orders

Younger generation encouraging mobile makers to equip faster, capable processors

ICCI chief says appropriate attention not being paid to the sector

Also approves draft of new automobile policy that discourages use of electric vehicles

Large industries post 3.6% expansion during July-October 2021

Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 1.43% to settle at 43,731.2

Central bank gives no reason behind decrease

Demand for the foreign currency stands higher compared to its supply

PM aide suggests planning imports to avoid price hike in country

FIO says secrecy in insurance documents creates problems

Eye cooperation in potato starch processing, embroidery products

Growth expected on back of investor shift to alternative assets

Food minister laments lack of focus on quality food and seeds

Minister says scheme is part of Digital Pakistan initiative

Rapid growth of e-commerce encourages firms to innovate

Ministry demands inquiry into poor design of Warsak Canal System

CPEC Schemes facing delays due to overall slowdown of work, Covid disruptions

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 1,120.15 points to settle at 44,366.86

Energy minister says thrust of reform is towards deregulation, documentation and enhancing competition in sugar sector

Ogra had recommended Rs10.77 and Rs7.77 per litre reduction in the rates of the two products respectively