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Key stakeholders in meeting will help prepare future plan of action

SSGC, SNGPL penalise industrial units, recover dues of millions of rupees

Say post-clearance audit system not yet fully digitalised

Body formed for approval of strategic plan to launch 5G services by year-end

Minister says it will ease foreign exchange pressure, reduce trade gap

Deficit rises due to higher expenditures as revenue remains better than estimates

Government was promoting agriculture and providing a number of incentives to the farmers

Says efforts underway to provide low-cost electricity, gas to industries

Benchmark index adds 391.81 points to settle at 46,339.76

Contracts slid about 2% on Tuesday as Washington resumed talks with Iran

Chips Act will promote €15b investment by 2030

In dollar terms, it stands at $114 in Pakistan compared to $96 in India

Industry player says high taxes make telecom services, smartphones costly for consumers

Country representative says Fund brings policies to promote sustainable growth

Provinces unwilling to apply FBR’s property valuation rates, uniform sales tax

Tarin directs Balochistan govt to increase stock, ensure daily wheat release to mills

PM aide looks for action plan to meet climate commitments

Slaps Rs58m fine for violating regulatory instructions related to banking operations

Azhar says govt committed to ensuring energy supply to region

On December 29, 2021 the rupee hit an all-time low of Rs178.24 against the greenback

He appreciated the support of World Bank for Pakistan’s Covid response

FBR makes move through simple instructions bypassing constitutional framework

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 106.7 points to settle at 45,947.95

Negotiations can revive international nuclear agreement, allow more oil exports from Iran

Water supply scheme in Haripur was being developed with the assistance of Japan

STZA, ZBRA sign letter of intent to promote knowledge ecosystem

Says authorities taking all-out measures to facilitate trade and exports

Railways ministry seeks support of cabinet body for building freight corridor

Company chairman says key approvals awaited for selling utility’s majority stake

Research house expects $75-95m foreign inflows in May 2022

Few segments cherish SBP for intervention through OMOs

SBP governor says Pakistan reduced debt-to-GDP ratio, increased forex reserves

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 68.4 points to settle at 45,841.25

Sanctions relief expected to have limited impacts on Tehran’s struggling economy

Differential pricing, rationing are two possible tools to reduce impact of price surge

Overuse of numbers for political point-scoring affects credibility of economic management

High population density on outskirts results in more travel time, large CO2 footprint

Migration to urban areas, population growth lead to higher demand for housing

ESG integration is not only good for world but also for businesses

The amount of $18.4 billion is equal to 20% of the external public debt reported by the IMF in its report

Ford shares slumped on Friday

Document aimed at countering China’s influence, easing chips shortage

Cryptocurrencies bask in recovery in risk appetite, surge in bourses

Faury was quoted as saying, speaking of a possible “change of strategy”

Interest shown as Peloton struggles to maintain Covid-fueled growth

Strong corporate results, rupee appreciation aid uptrend

Pakistan’s export to Beijing increased 68.9% in 2021

Food secretary says imports not viable at present due to high prices

Expert says 100 factories shut down in Sargodha after experiencing losses

Tax authorities illegally paid over Rs16b in refunds to big retailers in past 5 months