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The government is taking measures to expedite the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project

Continental Europe tightens coronavirus measures and further restricts mobility

Many have raised fears about its impact on economy, country’s sovereignty

Given capacity constraints, exports are likely to stay around $2 billion

Efforts to address a few structural problems complicate things in other areas

Centre collaborates with Punjab, K-P, Balochistan to meet housing target

Access to finance empowers women by creating economic opportunities

Shehryar shares his journey from losing his job of 15 years amid pandemic to running a flourishing business

Contraction comes due to growth in foreign income rather than reduction in expenses

Nearly a third of French people enter month-long lockdown while Germany extends Covid-19 restrictions

Benchmark index jumps 1.13% to settle at 45,407.33

CCOE report shows they sought to make additional gains at cost of exchequer

US CFTC fines firm for reporting misleading transaction data

Ambassador assures of making all-out efforts for promoting bilateral trade and investment

Decision comes one day after sharp increase in interest rate

Index rallies 1,113 points as investors cheer ease in political turmoil

Official urges govt to make local environment conducive for overseas investors

Says intensive market research, frequent exchange of trade delegations can boost trade volume

Expresses reservations over govt’s plan to impose taxes worth Rs290b

Funding aims to improve water treatment and distribution system in Faisalabad

Study reveals country has been investing in biotechnology

MPC revises growth forecast to 3% due to recovery in manufacturing sector

Levy is meant to promote R&D activities to support cotton production

Zaidi announces maritime ministry will soon achieve reform targets

Appreciates use of latest technology, modern manufacturing facilities in Pakistan

Experts hold discussion on corporate debt in developing countries

Both countries discuss areas of cooperation for economic development

Changes to be enacted through promulgation of ordinance

Imam says 1 million tons will be kept in strategic reserves

FPCCI chief says amendments to tax rules will not help increase revenue collection

Punjab intends to collaborate with Centre to simplify regulatory protocols

SBP report highlights strong growth in online transactions in second quarter of FY21

Small segment expects central bank to raise policy rate slightly in today’s meeting

NA panel told average price of imported wheat stood at Rs45.6 per kg

Brent crude on track for biggest daily percentage decline since June 2020

Directs authorities to remove hurdles in way of business activities

Over 1,500 applicants in Faisalabad receive financing under Kamyab Jawan programme

Cabinet body asks ministry to submit timelines for outsourcing power firms

Central bank reserves rise $4m to $13b

Under new policy, it is likely to abolish deemed duty collected by refineries

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs155.45 in the inter-bank market

Announcement in line with market expectations

Prices fell 7% on Thursday as several large European economies re-imposed lockdowns

Move aimed at meeting IMF conditions to revive loan programme

Benchmark index advances 177.22 points to settle at 44,901.31

Lodges complaint with prime minister against changes in central bank law

PM aide stresses need for connecting Pakistan’s geo-strategic location with geo-economics

Calls on govts to provide alternative forms of support and stimulus for aviation sector

Increasing reliance on loans comes in bid to maintain foreign exchange reserves

Currency recovers Re1 against dollar in single day to Rs155.74