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Webinar speakers say raw material can be imported from Central Asian states

Research house expects GDP to grow in range of 2-2.5% during FY21

Central bank cites no reason for unchanged reserves

Regulator questions about contracts with suppliers, customers, capacity allocation

EVP says PTCL has taken initiatives to improve internet connectivity in industrial areas

Total external inflows in five-month period jumps to $4.5 billion

Electricity rates could go up by 25% or Rs3.34 per unit

Regulator questions about contracts with suppliers, customers, capacity allocation

Benchmark index gains 406.5 points to settle at 43,766.69

Prices also boosted by US lawmakers edging closer to deal on $900b relief package

Cryptocurrency jumps 10.5%, taking its gains this year past 220%

Central bank cites no reason for unchanged reserves

Imran Khan lays stress on uplifting SMEs; says all economic indicators on positive trajectory

The cryptocurrency hit an all-time peak of $20,800 and was last up 6.4% at $20,675

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

Relaxes aviation policy in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Tax compliance must improve and tax base should be broadened

FDI turns negative after two years as power, telecom firms transfer funds abroad

The programme is aimed at helping the government of Punjab to increase its own source revenue

Defers approval of Karachi package again and request for import of more wheat

Regulator says there is need to tread carefully given importance of sector

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham denounced Beijing’s 80% surcharge on Australian barley shipments

Urges them not to be scared of govt authorities

Survey reveals overall perception has gradually started improving

Cryptocurrency gains over 170% this year buoyed by demand from larger investors

Benchmark index gains 0.25% to settle at 43,360.19

Gains capped by surprise rise in US crude stocks, tighter Covid lockdowns

The special assistant maintained that masses were well aware of the facts related to country’s progress

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.59 in the inter-bank market

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