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Cyber Security Policy on the cards
Policy will help detect, timely respond to threats against country’s digital ecosystem
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Buyback mechanism to help enhance pulses sowing
Food minister says govt is taking measures to boost crop’s output
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PM invites Tajik businessmen to invest in Pakistan
Addresses business forum during visit to Tajikistan
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Gas crisis to persist for 1-2 years
SSGC MD says activation of LNG terminal-III will help end gas shortage
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Businessmen keen to take part in Dubai Expo
Stakeholders term the fair opportunity for Pakistan to deepen global trade ties
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European Union calls for urgent WTO reform
Official terms it high time for change at global trade body
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Senate body for expediting CPEC projects
Directs SAPM on CPEC affairs to step-up completion of projects under construction
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Market watch: KSE-100 rebounds on rupee recovery, LSM growth
Benchmark index rises 203.74 points to settle at 46,920.46
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Oil slips to $75 as US storm threat wanes
US Gulf energy companies restore pipeline service quickly after Hurricane Nicholas passed
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Rupee hits new low as importers rush to buy dollars
Closes at 169.11 in inter-bank, 170.6 in open market
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K-Electric receiving 1,100 megawatts from grid
Company CEO tells Senate body it is producing 1,700MW from its own plants
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Finance minister reviews ghee prices
Directs FBR to devise strategy to ensure measurable impact on prices in domestic markets
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Banks to open accounts digitally
With minimum documentation requirements
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Oil prices jump over $2
Brent crude rose $2.12, or 2.9%, to $75.72 a barrel
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PM to visit Tajikistan to pave way for boosting exports
Both govts are scheduled to sign MoUs, business-to-business deals
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Aviation, auto sectors attract German investors
A number of productive business-to-business meetings were held in Karachi and Islamabad
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Govt working to fulfill PM’s vision
He was speaking at the spectrum auction for next generation mobile services
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Govt approves Rs44b bailout for PIA
Fails to bring improvement in financial condition of national flag carrier
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LSM sector contracts 4.9% in July
Overall negative growth seen in production by industries
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls 175 points as rupee slides further
Benchmark index sheds 0.37% to settle at 46,716.72
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Oil prices climb after drawdown in US stocks
Benchmarks gain support from expectations that demand will rise as vaccination roll-outs widen
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Rupee falls further in intra-day trade
Fresh decline comes day after currency closed at all-time low of Rs168.94
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Iranian envoy calls for setting up digital markets
Says lack of connectivity between two countries hampering trade
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Petrol, diesel prices jacked up by Rs5
Increase in line with fluctuation in world prices and local currency rate
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SBP injects $1.2b to stabilise rupee
Central bank move contrary to its own, IMF and finance ministry policies
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German team assesses trade avenues
Businessmen of Germany keen to establish contacts with counterparts in Karachi
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Oil demand to rebound next month: IEA
Demand under pressure from Covid Delta variant in key consuming regions
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World debt approaching record $300 trillion
Global body reports decline in debt-to-GDP ratio for first time since start of pandemic
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Rupee dives to all-time low of Rs168.94
Burgeoning import payments, trade deficit fuel currency decline in inter-bank market
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K-P govt seeks to modernise footwear sector
CM aide laments industry still uses old methods, lacks modern tools
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OGRA proposes hike of up to Rs10.5 in POL prices
New prices to be announced today, will be effective from September 16
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Market watch: Rupee fall drives downturn in KSE-100
Benchmark index sheds 379.12 points to settle at 46,891.34
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Oil hits 6-week high as storm threatens US Gulf
Big demand rebound forecast by International Energy Agency also supported prices
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Pakistani rupee became the worst performing currency in Asia
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Rupee hits all-time low at 168.94
Analyst expects local currency to consolidate at current level in short-run in inter-bank market
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Talks begin to roll over $3b CPEC debt
Pakistan, China also agree to hold long-delayed JCC meeting
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Deal with Tajikistan to be signed soon
Khan would attend an investment and trade conference in Dushanbe
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Hydel power generation hits highest level in 2021
Production stands at 8,854MW due to maximum generation by Tarbela Power Station
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Pakistan to receive $600m from ITFC
CEO promises corporation will provide technical assistance in agriculture sector
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CCOE gives approval for refinery policy
Raises questions regarding upfront tariff incentives, directs ministry to review
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Repair work on LNG terminal to cut supplies
LNG supply to power plants, CNG stations, residential consumers may be halved
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Truckers’ strike spells danger for construction sector
Transporters protesting steep hike in mining royalty, rising toll tax
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Govt probes TCP chief over delay in wheat import
Opportunity to import commodity from Russia at $280 per ton was missed
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Govt proposes pay raise for MPs
Parliamentary affairs ministry moves summary seeking 10% hike in salaries
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Market watch: KSE-100 inches up in volatile session
Benchmark index gains 72.17 points to settle at 47,270.46
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Oil at one-week high as US supply concerns dominate
OPEC trims global oil demand forecast for last quarter of 2021, expects delay in recovery
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Lessons to take from spectrum auction
Markets should decide on best price for any country
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Focus on exports vital for growth
It will help reduce pressure on current account deficit, avert balance of payment crisis
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Growth-trade deficit trade off
Expansionary policies may aid growth but may also raise prices, current account deficit
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All is not well with economic policymaking
Successive governments have focused only on GDP growth and inflation














































