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May grant approval to two firms for sale and marketing of LNG

Developer, selected earlier, withdrew due to disruption caused by Covid-19 lockdown

Growth in line with government’s expectations of recovery

IMF official says infrastructure spending may lift output by nearly 2% by 2025

Central bank vows to punish those who refuse cash as payments go digital

Committee mandated to resolve RLNG losses issue in consultation with stakeholders

SBP governor says Pakistan needs to focus on competitiveness, import reduction

Companies’ profits soared up to 800%, did not pass benefit of duty cut on to consumers

Commodity has recovered in past few weeks supported by hopes of demand recovery

Benchmark index edges down 15.38 points to settle at 43,250.84

'Growth in October was even higher at 6.66% vs October last year'

Says lack of coordination among departments also one of causes of fuel shortage in June

Survey shows only 4% blame opposition for Covid spread

Outages persisted for most part of the day, as services start resuming in the evening

Progress on coronavirus vaccines boosted sentiment, with the first doses being shipped across the United States

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.47 in the inter-bank market

PM aide assures farmers of long-term policy under forthcoming STPF

Scheme aimed at covering losses of financial institutions on low-cost housing finance

LCCI chief complains of weak mobile signals in major markets of Lahore

Rise in global prices fuelled by reduced production, supply chain disruption

Petroleum Division has moved summary for consideration in Tuesday’s meeting

SCO official says cross-border e-commerce will boost competitiveness of economies

Move comes amid increased pressure for action to limit global warming

Fresh rounds of meetings on issue will begin on January 18

EU set to present tough new regulations for internet giants to do business

Imran Khan says economic activities generated by SEZs will increase job opportunities for skilled, unskilled labour

Prices extend gains after shipping firm said oil tanker was hit by external source at Jeddah port

Benchmark index rises 795.82 points to settle at 43,266.22

Biggest challenge for policymakers is import of vaccines, other medicinal products

To promote documentation, taxation, banking and corporate laws play vital role

ETFs are much in demand globally due to ease of pouring money into these funds

Unless corrective steps are taken, substantial export growth may remain elusive

Pakistan should consider collaborating with Chinese, Korean giants in research

It is working with advisers to improve process to benefit employees, investors

Exxon, other oil companies are slashing costs due to collapse in oil demand

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Hasnain says PM's first priority is to resolve problems of growers

Mealybug infestation in Larkana district slashes production of fruit by 60%

Aims to save millions of dollars in coming years

Ministry of Commerce to focus on exploring new markets, obtain tariff concessions

Bakhtiar says Pakistan’s economy is poised to pick up from where it was pre-Covid

Shareholders of Alexion will receive $60 in cash, $115 worth of equity per share

Central government debt increases to Rs35.5 trillion by end-October

EU’s tough line comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of tech giants

Approve of initiative to improve regulation on issues such as money laundering

Food ministry left out of decision to remove duty on cotton imports

This year, it is estimated that kinnow exports will generate around $220 million

The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.26% compared to the previous week

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.13 in the inter-bank market

Rising Covid deaths in US, increasing layoffs making investors anxious about fiscal relief

Company downgrades this year’s cash outflow forecast as slump in air travel continues