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Personal data protection has become all the more important following recent cyberattacks

Despite promise, heroes of programme have not yet been recognised, rewarded

Post celebrity backlash on LSA nominations, Rizvi subtly reminds actors why they shouldn't take snubs personally.

Factories, restaurants and supermarkets seek government help ahead of Christmas

Company faces circular debt issue due to inability of clients to pay bills timely

Bank borrowing from SBP, inter-bank channels shoots 43.6% to Rs4.26tr in FY21

US Fed chairman soothes fears over tapering timetable

Firms seek relief to ease post-Brexit truck driver shortage

Says plan to get facility extended further, also held talks with PM

Official reiterates commitment to extend financial aid in priority areas

Monthly economic report predicts imports to clock-in at $5.5b in August

Benchmark index dives 463 points due to lack of positive triggers

Authority will present recommendations to govt for expeditious growth of the sector.

Official says demand for organic food is rising with each passing day.

Dawood says ‘Made in Pakistan’ philosophy is only way forward

Pakistan, Qatar to strengthen ties

SPI increases 0.22%

Rupee strengthens against dollar

SBP MD regrets Pakistan’s solar energy potential not fully tapped

More consumers turn to borrowing in wake of hefty interest rate cut

Net revenue in Jan-Jun 2021 almost halves as airline halts flights on major routes

New chairman reveals his core squad to achieve Rs5.8 trillion revenue target

Increase comes on back of rise in other income, dip in other operating expenses

Says it will help address issues of periodic margins and investment in infrastructure

Fed chief Powell said US economy continued to recover despite impact of Covid-19

Also clears 12 bidders to bid for an iconic building of Islamabad

Benchmark index falls 226.74 points to settle at 47,136.53

Crude contracts on track for over 10% rise as energy firms halt production in Gulf of Mexico

Imran says govt introducing reforms, incentives to attract investment

Rupee recovers partially vs dollar

Food minister says government will also announce minimum support price before sowing season

Exim Bank will help implement new road infrastructure, healthcare and IT projects

Development shows positive response to PTA’s device authorisation policy

Decrease comes on account of debt repayments

Both sides voice hope the scheme will strengthen bilateral relations

Overall budget deficit remains at Rs3.4tr or 7.1% of GDP in last fiscal year

Company declared final dividend of Rs75 per share, taking total payout to Rs141 for FY21

Involved parties putting pressure, FIA tells cabinet body on energy

Earlier, a fire on a Mexican offshore platform knocked out over 400,000 bpd of production

Decrease comes on account of debt repayments

Benchmark index falls 272.63 points to settle at 47,363.27

Asad Umar reviews status of Karachi Circular Railway, freight corridor projects

Sets up platform focused on connectivity, infrastructure-related initiatives

Commerce adviser says improvement in ease of doing business ranking will boost exports, increase investment

Currency has depreciated 8.4% since hitting high of 152.28 in May 2021

Government allows import of both commodities at highest prices to meet shortfall

Commerce secretary says all trade-related issues with Afghanistan have been settled

Programme will enable non-resident Pakistanis to acquire properties in their home country

Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board also discusses scaling back grants

Benchmark index falls 192.81 points to settle at 47,635.90