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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

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