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BMA Capital expects KSE-100 index to hit only 49,000 points by year-end

Rupee depreciation, new debt lead to nearly 50% increase in interest payments

Parliamentary secretary says current account deficit has reduced by 74%

Benchmark index decreases 212.18 points to close at 40,243.26

International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers

Investors think economic impact of the virus outbreak will not be as deep as feared

Investors bet economic impact of coronavirus will be short-lived

Currently, Pakistan’s exports are focused on traditional sectors like textile and surgical goods

Businesses do not believe in govt claims of economic improvement

Two sides extend review programme discussions for one more day

Increase in prices comes amid slowdown in bike sales

Central bank cites no reason for the increase in reserves

Decline in earnings driven by lower margins, high finance cost

They gather under special networking session during Erdogan’s visit

Trafigura CEO says consumers will benefit from competitive market

This is not in line with annual projections due to heavy shortfall in tax collection

Only a third of roughly $2 billion will actually be used for the cause

Benchmark index decreases 75.69 points to close at 40,455.44

Oil demand in China, world's second-largest crude consumer, has plunged because of travel restrictions and quarantines

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Adviser to PM on commerce, industries and investment sees enhanced cooperation between Pakistani, Turkish companies

Board statement shares complete details of eight PAF officers working on deputation in department

'PTI govt will fail like its predecessors if ‘correct economic decisions’ not taken'

This would also enable freelancers to expand their businesses

Government confiscated 320,000kgs of sugar on Sunday

Puts off proceedings on request of CPPA-G that is working on new cost mechanism

National airline reports loss of Rs38b in six months ended June 2019

Finance panel finds most of legal amendments in violation of constitution

FCCI president inaugurates web portal of Digital Faisalabad

Remittances increase as expatriate Pakistanis utilise legal channels

International Monetary Fund also proposes spending of Rs6.2tr on sustainable development goals in 10 years

Firdous says PTI govt will ensure stability in prices, quality and availability of food items at utility stores

Among businesses on the list are a range of large international companies, including Airbnb, Alstom, Booking.com

Says output fell sharply in January as producers implemented a new supply-limiting pact

CCI GM Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Turkish envoy Mustafa Yurdakul meets PM Imran in Islamabad

Erdogan’s trip comes against the backdrop of regional and international development, say observers

Investors hope fuel demand in world's second-largest oil consumer, China, may begin to recover from the epidemic

Imran Khan lauds Pepsico ventures as well as its proposed future investment plans for Pakistan

Benchmark index increases 816.67 to close at 40,531.13

Turkish president’s visit to help boost bilateral trade volume, Pakistani businessmen say

Special Advisor to PM Imran Khan, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh briefs National Assembly on Pakistan's economy situation

May also be forced to withdraw sales tax exemptions on all but health-related items

Changes suggested in attempt to improve standards of transparency

World Bank says ADB is pushing billions of dollars into fiscally challenging situation in Pakistan

Contrary to historical trends, month-on-month sales edge down 2%

Secretariat created to set fund’s strategic direction; input sought from exporters

Around 75% involved in exclusive freelancing

It may reduce cost of imported gas for domestic consumers

Top officers in bureaucracy oppose appointment of Ghulam Dastgir Baloch as CEO

Commodity prices recover from slowdown in Chinese consumption of raw metals, energy