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Market watch: Stocks rattled after Trump tested Covid positive
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 606.09 points to settle at 40,070.83
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Oil drops 4% after Trump’s positive Covid test
Rising global oil output threatens to overwhelm weak price recovery
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Harassment: Traders call for end to FBR notices
Harassment Traders call for end to FBR notices
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $342m to $12.36b
Foreign exchange SBP reserves fall $342m to $12.36b
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Inter-bank market: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs165 in the inter-bank market
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Basmati trademark registered in one person’s name
SMEDA asked to resolve matter pending for past many years
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ECNEC approves schemes worth Rs196b
Clears new mechanism for improving project management to cut planning, execution period
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Thar coal-based project achieves financial close
Project is being completed under CPEC at cost of $497 million
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Layoffs loom for US airline industry
Period when US carriers promised to refrain from layoffs comes to end
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Pakistan’s orders rebound for China raw material
China’s export of yarn, fabrics, manufactured goods shows 51.3% growth
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Exposure to external debt mounts
Share of foreign currency debt increases to 36% of Pakistan’s total debt
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CNG stations to switch over to RLNG by 15th
SSGC says supplies from gas fields hit a historic low
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SBP tightens rules for financial dealings
Move aimed at implementing laws related to AML, CFT and CPF
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Market watch: Cherry-picking helps KSE-100 recover
Benchmark index rises 105.44 points to settle at 40,676.92
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Oil slips on weak demand outlook, higher OPEC supplies
Prices receive support from progress in US talks on stimulus package
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $342m to $12.36b
Decrease comes due to govt’s external debt repayments, other official payments
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ECC approves double-digit increase in power, gas tariff
Electricity rates up by up to 17%; gas by nearly 15%
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Inter-bank market: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs165.7
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Italy, Pakistan work to boost footwear industry
Technological centre will enable producers to enhance skills, productivity
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Businessmen call for GSP Plus extension
Insist it enhances job opportunities, boosts foreign exchange reserves
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Government keeps petrol price unchanged
Slashes high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.40 per litre for next 15 days
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Govt keen to develop mortgage finance market
May eliminate or cut tax on bank income generated via low-cost housing finance
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FBR achieves first quarter tax target
Monthly collection and filing of tax returns remain low
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APTMA stresses implementing policy
Says textile policy will help boost exports in addition to bringing investment
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PM blames past deals for expensive power
Says country’s energy sector is facing severe crisis
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Government identifies certified wheat seeds
The committee decided that all provinces would send proposals for the support price of wheat as soon as possible
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Punjab economic zones to create 2m jobs
PIEDMC chairman expects local, foreign investment in the zones
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Despite water scarcity: Pakistan helps farmers grow more
Govt supports farmers get higher yields through drip irrigation system
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls as lockdown fear spreads
Benchmark index dives 632.88 points to settle at 40,571.48
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Petrol prices to remain unchanged, PM rejects hike
Rs2.40 decrease on HSD for the next 15 days
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Crude Oil falls 4% as virus cases mount
Oil prices fell over 4% to their lowest in two weeks
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Inter-bank market: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs165.88
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SMEDA one-window begins operation
Programme aims to reduce costs, increase time efficiency
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Gas prices likely to remain unchanged
Govt may keep prices static for domestic consumers and tandoors
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NA speaker promises support to businessmen
Assures them of resolution of outstanding issues with FBR, other entities
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UK, US firms lead in profit repatriation
UK-based companies sent home $197.8m; US firms repatriated $57.8m
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Debt to remain major challenge
Finance ministry says debt accumulation slows down in second year of PTI govt
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Stress laid on LPG imports
Industry player urges govt to help make swift payments for imports
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About 430,000 tons of wheat arrives
Minister cites outdated seed technology as key factor behind low crop yield
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SMEs call for extending SBP’s refinance scheme
State Bank set to discontinue initiative on September 30
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Businesses to follow unrealistic guidelines to escape FATF grey list
Regulations target customers of real estate dealers, jewellers and accountants
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Oil falls as virus cases mount, US debate looms
Rising number of new corona cases in US, Europe limits upside potential for oil
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Market watch: Stock market erases losses, ends in green
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 463.41 points to settle at 41,204.36
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PM calls for one-year extension in G20 debt relief
Imran says controlling coronavirus critical to addressing health, economic emergencies
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Climate change may hamper economic recovery
Report states inflation is also expected to rise, remain within 7.8% to 9% range
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Creating jobs: Govt to place workers in SEZs
Creating jobs Govt to place workers in SEZs
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In energy mix: Share of hydropower to rise to 50%
Average water storage capacity in the world was 40%
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Inter-bank market: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee weakened against the dollar at Rs165.89
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Pakistan, ADB to expedite study on gas storages
Project will be funded through gas infrastructure development cess
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Power production inches up 4% in August
Uptick comes as economic activity rises to levels seen before Covid-19














































