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Benchmark index advances 0.44% to close at 46,300.66

Indirect negotiations between US, Iran due to resume in Vienna this week

Says full year debt expected to be Rs100bn less than that of PML-N's last year in government

Informs IMF about proposals of Rs350b additional taxes, 10% hike in salaries

Aims to improve standing of backward areas in Human Development Index

The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

PTA has taken serious notice of such complaints

Say document gives discretionary powers to govt officials, which will lead to corruption

Moody's review sees high growth coming mainly from LSM sector

Says it will contribute to economic growth, food security and poverty alleviation

Warns of flight of capital and brain drain as freelancers get tax notices

IT ministry hires members without advertising posts; law minister blocks approval

The SBP amended conditions and limits for banks

Benchmark index advances 182.13 points to close at 46,097.11

Prices fell almost 3% last week after Iran's president said US was ready to lift sanctions on Tehran’s oil

Ultimate loser of wishy-washy decision-making will be Karachi

Huawei-Changan tie-up expands to include chips

BITs are neither necessary nor sufficient condition for attracting FDI

As locusts can revisit in future, Pakistan should be ready to cope with them

Covid-19 provides ICT services opportunity to become vital contributor to export revenue

To match growth of other Asian states, Pakistan will have to address weaknesses

Money pulled out in wake of change in govt policies, compliance with FATF plan

KSE-100 index jumps as investors await monetary policy, budget announcement

FPCCI chief says support critical for SMEs and new firms than wellestablished groups

Hope it will discourage illegal trade and remove hurdles in trade with Afghanistan

Considers using dead assets for wealth creation

Industry analyst says issue can be resolved if more spectrum is made available

Government uses old population figures to work out per capita income

Agriculture, industrial and services sectors lead recovery

Money will finance construction of 300MW hydropower plant in Balakot

Also cancels divestment of PPL and OGDCL shares

Decline puts big question mark over investment climate in country

Directs signing of new PPA should be expedited for smooth payment mechanism

Both crude contracts on track to decline by largest margin since March

Benchmark index gains 340.91 points to close at 45,914.98

Presents budget proposals to increase size of capital market by incentivising new listings

Inflow of foreign currencies estimated to surpass outflow in current fiscal year

Move will help enhance global trade by attracting demand for country's products

Meet industries minister to discuss budget proposals

Secretary terms IT sector promotion top priority of govt

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 108.04 points to close at 45,574.07

Indian refiners are re-evaluating crude purchases to make room for Iranian oil

It was agreed to work together for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial bilateral free trade agreement

Cryptocurrency plunges 30% to near $30,000

Energy agency outlined path to net-zero emissions this week

German chancellor calls for homegrown development, water-tight contracts

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Lament delay in decision-making at provincial level

Printing deferred as auditors find serious irregularities in expenditures

Stresses need for revival of manufacturing sector