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Pakistan can earn $25b if sector realises its true potential

The Express Tribune highlights developments of financial world

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 412.49 points to settle at 43,694.76

Both crude benchmarks on track to end year about 20% lower

Finance ministry withdraws summary from cabinet agenda

In the new incorporations, approximately 71% companies were registered as private limited companies

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.39 in the inter-bank market

Senate chairman says Pakistan keen on technical cooperation with African nations

Joint efforts can bring UAE firms to Pakistan

Farmers suffered heavy losses as lockdowns disrupted supply

Approves takeover of project but does not decide on scope and cost of scheme

Agreement lays groundwork for more comprehensive agreement in future

The move by San Francisco-based Coinbase comes as the firm is preparing for a stock market listing

Global crude was slammed by Covid-19 pandemic and price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia

Services sector records negative growth of 0.6% for first time since 1960s

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 392.01 points to settle at 43,282.27

OPEC+ meeting on January 4 looms over the market

PM’s relief package going to expire on Thursday

Consumers of up to 300 units will pay 15 paisas per unit extra while those using over 300 units 18 paisas

The edict comes just weeks after Ant Group’s record-breaking IPO was halted at the last minute by Beijing

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.38 in the inter-bank market

Technology may be crucial to drive Covid-19 recovery

PLL gets all-time highest bid at 32.48% of Brent to secure cargoes

Punjab minister assures cooperation in increasing production capacity of plants

Commerce adviser says boosting trade between two countries will maximise economic integration

SBP deputy governor says efforts have been made to ensure subsidised financing

Start of European vaccination campaign balanced by prospect of higher OPEC+ output

The electric-car maker will start with sales and then might look at assembly and manufacturing

Concern over new strain of Covid-19 dampens positive sentiment

A topsy-turvy year for carmakers

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 257.51 points to settle at 43,674.28

Start of European vaccination campaign outweighs concern about weak near-term demand

Despite challenges, business groups are seeing LNG trade as an opportunity

This recipe for growth may not be effective for economies like Pakistan’s

Output falls as sector continues to suffer from operational inefficiencies

In current year, inflow of remittances has surpassed level of exports

It becomes clear it is only telecom that can help in coping with pandemic

Montenegro shutters national carrier

China amends criminal law

Thai seafood sellers seek govt aid

Chinese official says cooperation of both countries in this field enjoys broad prospects

Business confidence improves on expectations of promising outlook

Nisar says it would support economy during second wave of Covid-19

Stakeholders still worried about country’s thin share in global textile exports

Agreement on investment has been in works for seven years

E-commerce sales jump 49% in holiday season, according to Mastercard report

KATI chief expresses concern over 100% closure of captive power units

Expected to leapfrog US due to contrasting recoveries of both economies from pandemic

Shanghai Electric officials say timeline is subject to resolution of issues

The extension, effective on December 26, will last through December 25, 2021