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Increase comes on back of monthly fuel cost adjustment for December 2020

New gas price will apply to consumers in Punjab and K-P

New policy will help attract FDI through holding companies of fintechs, startups

Solid waste will be used to generate electricity in environmentally friendly manner

Partnership will help country to participate in global, regional supply chains

Most businesses, individuals opted to save money amid Covid outbreak

Authorities are working to resume fixed-line broadband services in region

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs159.31 in the inter-bank market

Decrease comes due to external debt repayments

IEA says global oil supply is still outstripping demand over Covid-19 lockdowns and spread of virus variants

Benchmark index drops 588.77 points to settle at 46,055.52

Brent crude has risen for nine sessions in a row, its longest sustained period of gains since Jan 2019

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs159.34 in the inter-bank market

Chinese waste recycling model getting support

Move will allow firms to raise convertible debt from abroad

Decision will help fetch better price for 18.4% govt stake in company

Survey reveals many enterprises were facing cash flow, raw material shortage

Company had posted a loss of Rs954.9m in 2019

SAPM informs ADB about progress on reforms in petroleum sector

Benchmark index sheds 47.10 points to settle at 46,674.77

Saudi Arabia is curbing supply in February and March prompting forecasts of supply deficit this year

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs159.56 in the inter-bank market

Capacity allocation to encourage investment, provide level playing field to LNG terminals

Says economic policies should not be changed on political grounds

Recommends one project worth Rs43.3b to ECNEC for review

Growers concerned as crop harvest to begin in two weeks

Increase comes on back of rising imports to support industrial, agricultural activities

AJK president cites industry, agriculture, hospitality as potential areas for investment

Ministry of Commerce to reduce tariff on raw material to steer economic growth in the country

Directs district administrations to monitor prices of chicken, edible oil

Announcement helped push cryptocurrency to all-time high

Will establish Land Asset Management Authority to recover 1,200 acres of CAA, Pak Railways

Benchmark index sheds 183.92 points to settle at 46,721.87

Both contracts rose to their highest levels since January 2020

Innovation is the key to bringing changes to production, marketing practices

Despite many positives, LNG crisis and fiscal deficit can decelerate economic progress

Forex reserves will come under pressure due to imports; exporters will face headwinds

Any advance long-term pipeline capacity allocation will be violation of principles

Best way to achieve long-term peace will be through trade, starting with this region

Parliament adopted a political environmental framework aimed at reducing the country’s CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030

The lessors are among 40 creditors to which the airline owes 16 billion ringgit ($3.9 billion)

SPI increases 0.53%

Says 50% of developing countries are at risk of falling behind

Non-issuance of SROs for customs duty, sales tax are affecting potential investment

Finance ministry says it has shared more information than required under law

Will review gas tariff for entire industry to ensure level field for all players

Country’s debt is expected to approach 160% of domestic output at end of this year

Worry wild swings in some stocks may have exacerbated concerns over market volatility

Officials say ease of doing business remains an issue for foreign investors

The authorities impose increasingly rigid social distancing rules as they fight the latest wave of the epidemic