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Current account gap soars to $2.56b
Deficit at record high in January owing to surge in imports, slowdown in remittances
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Oil tops $105 after Russia attacks Ukraine
Conflict exacerbates concerns about disruptions to global energy supply
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Wheat donation to Kabul withdrawn
ECC puts off decision on Rs8.3 billion Ramazan relief package
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SSGC director suspected of insider trading
Allegedly buys 0.2m shares after learning about company’s better financial position
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$55m penalty imposed on local bank
Fine slapped due to violation of AML laws
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Rupee weakens compared with Wednesday’s close of Rs176.16
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$55m penalty imposed on local bank
Fine slapped due to violation of AML laws, failure to operate New York branch
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $289m to $16.8b
Central bank gives no reason for the decline in reserves
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Market watch: Ukraine crisis batters KSE-100 index
Benchmark KSE-100 drops gains 1,302.41 points to settle at 43,830.51
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Oil hits $103 per barrel on Ukraine attacks
Market fears that war in Europe can disrupt global energy supplies
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Fishermen end protest at Karachi Port
Negotiations help resume shipping activity
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Pakistan mulls uses of Thar coal
Huge deposits can be consumed for power production, fertiliser manufacturing
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OGDC’s profit surges 87% to Rs35.3b
Rise comes on back of massive jump in other income
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‘Livestock can become billion-dollar industry’
Govt taking measures to increase milk, meat production
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Govt allows import of cranes for wind farm
Relaxes IPO 2020 for temporary import to expedite work on clean energy project
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Provinces urged to implement cloud policy
He was of the view that the implementation of the policy would help fuel investment in the country
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Foreign debt peaks to $13b in Jul-Jan
Around 82% of loans aimed at bridging budget gap, keeping reserves at current levels
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NEPRA rejects Rs28b collection from consumers
Directs power distribution firms to resubmit data for quarterly adjustment
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Industrialisation to create jobs, boost exports
PM says govt opting for export-oriented planning for first time
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Market watch: Stocks rise, aided by IT sector package
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 120.74 points to settle at 45,132.92
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Oil steady as Russia-Ukraine supply fears wane
Sanctions imposed by US, EU focused on Russian banks
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Railway project to be expedited
SPV will be set up for laying railway line connecting Pakistani seaports and Central Asia
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Oil inches closer to $100
Brent crude, the global benchmark, was up $1.26, or 1.3%
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‘Ehsaas programme linked to women empowerment’
Nishtar emphasises need for enhancing inclusion of women in formal economy
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Albania invites Pakistani investors
Says strong ties will help Pakistan to get better access to European, Balkan markets
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SBP launches credit scheme for farmers
Says new scheme offers seamless process for storage of produce, provision of credit
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Seed industry rejects 17% sales tax
Fears it will discourage use of hybrid seeds, reduce yield of major crops
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PM approves incentives for IT sector, freelancers
Allows IT, ITeS companies to keep 100% remittances in foreign currency accounts
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Pakistan, IDB ink $1.2b financing plan
It will finance import of crude oil, refined petroleum products, LNG and food products
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Houston trade delegation to visit Karachi
High-profile visit in Sept is expected to benefit business community
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Market watch: Stocks fall as global crude oil rises
Benchmark KSE-100 index dips 350.67 points to settle at 45,012.18
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Oil hits highest since 2014 on Russia-Ukraine escalation
Potential for rally over $100 per barrel receives enormous boost
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Rs1.4b bid received for HEC sell-off
Cabinet Committee on Privatisation approved the Rs98.23 or Rs1.385 billion minimum price
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CDWP okays scheme for railways
Project envisages procurement of track lifting, levelling, aligning machinery
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SBP to launch financing facility for maize crop
Warehouse receipt financing will help farmers to store produce, address liquidity needs
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Germany may enter recession
hitting some service-sector branches hard
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market
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K-P executing 34 foreign-funded projects
Committee reviews progress on schemes in K-P, Balochistan
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Smuggled goods perturb FMCG sector
Companies say they pose threat to profits, forex reserves
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Pharma sector gets tax incentives
Concessions will give boost to industry, ensure it is at par with India and China
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Nickel hits highest since 2011
The Ukraine crisis continues to hang over metal prices,” said Commerzbank analyst Daniel Briesemann
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Country set to become net phone exporter
Exports picking up gradually, supported by increase in assembly plants
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LNG industry rebounds in 2021
Report reveals rising demand amid supply constraints keeps prices volatile
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Contraband steel threatens local industry
Sector urges govt to place checks
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Over Rs2.5b disbursed under KPP
Tarin discusses inclusion of overseas Pakistanis in programme
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WAPDA chairman laments decline in water availability
Says authority working on 10 mega projects for energy security
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Market watch: Geopolitical turmoil takes toll on bourse
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 313.02 points to settle at 45,362.85
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Oil rises as tight market looks to Russian-Western diplomacy
OPEC+ rejects calls to pump more to ease pressure on prices
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Ukraine crisis and inflation
Russia-Ukraine conflict may create wheat shortages in Pakistan, increase food inflation
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Energy conservation and efficiency
Industrialists less sensitive to energy conservation issues, though things changing gradually










































