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Saudi Arabia projects higher 2020 budget deficit
Riyadh will also cut spending for next year in a rare belt-tightening measure
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Market watch: KSE-100 advances amid cautious trading
Benchmark index increases 221.79 points to settle at 40,664.60
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Oil prices drop as trade war concerns haunt market
Dec 15 deadline for next round of US tariffs on Chinese imports looms over markets
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Pakistan receives $1.3b from Asian Development Bank
Under crisis response facility, ADB approves loan to support Pakistan pay off debt
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Experts say lower GDP no problem for China
Policymakers expected to be flexible in their drive for high-quality growth
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Avoidance of double-taxation treaty with UAE in jeopardy
Pakistan says UAE not sharing wealth details of Pakistanis holding residence visa of Dubai
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OGRA to be empowered to pass on gas price rises to consumers
PTI govt mulls giving OGRA more teeth
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Despite FATF woes: Foreigners mull investing billions in Pakistan
Citibank official says country is making progress and will not be blacklisted by FATF
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Islamabad, ADB sign $1.3b deal for economic reforms
Hammad Azhar says it will provide fiscal space for implementing its reforms agenda
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Bakhtiar directs immediate release of wheat to Sindh
Availability of wheat in Pakistan and its pricing trends in focus
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In domestic capital market: Cabinet may approve issuance of Ijara Sukuk
Move aimed at raising funds for supporting government’s budgetary position
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Industry against merger of textile, commerce divisions
Stakeholders urge prime minister to withdraw decision saying it will damage sector
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Clear signs of economic stability in the country: PM Imran
Urges his economic team to share progress with public to counter propaganda
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PTI govt approves $250m loan proposal for trade reforms
Planning ministry argues task can be performed without burdening country
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Market watch: Index ends in red amid lack of triggers
Benchmark index decreases 289.44 points to settle at 40,442.81
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Fighting logjam requires serious measures
Govt should slash spending drastically before undertaking development of different sectors
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A variety of options for revival of Tuwairqi Steel Mills
Besides subsidised gas, TSML may go for Thar coal gasification to run plant
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Human capital - challenges and opportunities
Lack of counselling, innovation has led to poor human capital development
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Improvement in macroeconomic numbers not reflected in lives of the masses
Pakistan must have recovery in real sense
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Pakistan needs no-nonsense textile policy
Govt should encourage investment in BMR instead of offering export packages
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Pakistan, Qatar to sign trade pacts soon
Islamabad offers to set up plant in Gulf state to manufacture footballs
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Pakistan Post’s savings certificate business in doldrums
Matter pending with Ministry of Finance; response awaited
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PTI govt extends loan waiver for farmers of tribal districts
A food ration scheme will also be introduced for erstwhile Fata and Pata
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PTI govt okays plan to reduce govt departments
Committee for restructuring government departments has recommended merging 19 sub-bodies of seven ministries
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Kinnow exports to go down this season
Exporters set lower target due to stiff competition in global market
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Weekly review: KSE-100 rallies for sixth successive week
Moody’s upgrade of Pakistan’s outlook fuels bullish sentiment
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Pakistan's circular debt rising by Rs21b per month: ADB
Bank’s estimate counters govt’s claim of reducing circular debt to Rs12b a month
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Shaikh highlights three challenges to Pakistan's economy
Urges students to help address them and make the country prosper
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Women in STEM: NUST student lands job at Fortune 500 firm after winning competition in Hungary
Misbah Hamid, 20, outperformed female engineers from Pakistan, Croatia, Slovakia and Hungary to win first prize
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Envoy vows to promote direct trade with Oman
Currently, most of Pakistani products land in Oman via Dubai
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France rejects 'optional' US digital tax proposal
French minister urges US to negotiate with OECD to reach agreement on taxing tech giants
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Saudi Arabia, Russia push through deeper new oil cuts
OPEC and its allies agree to 500,000bpd production cut for first quarter of 2020
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FBR to begin implementing deal reached with traders
Traders' body refuses to comply until all agreement terms are enforced
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Govt notifies 11 paisa per unit increase in power tariff
Tariff adjustment has been made for first quarter of FY20
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NTC seeks exemption from 8% turnover tax
Tax has gone up from 1.25% to 8% after Finance Act 2015
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In a first, Sindh to auction solar power project
Projects have so far been awarded under cost-plus tariff formula
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Market watch: KSE-100 finishes on flat note
Benchmark index rises 91.15 points to settle at 40,732.25
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Saudi, Russia push through deeper new oil cuts
OPEC and its allies agree to 500,000bpd production cut for first quarter of 2020
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ADB approves $1.3b loan for Pakistan
Budgetary support loan, crisis response facility to shore up foreign exchange reserves
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SECP focuses on infrastructure financing vehicles
Holds consultation with stakeholders on financial market development
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ITFC help sought for setting up Exim Bank
Azhar says proposal
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Govt amends LNG supply deal with power plants
Believes other sectors will take delivery of unconsumed imported gas
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China Mobile deposits Rs37 billion for licence renewal
Becomes third cellular firm to pay partial fee in ongoing fiscal year
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Experts optimistic Pakistan will escape FATF blacklist
Say financial sector has suffered due to country’s inclusion
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Govt’s pro-poor expenditure drops to Rs 3.1 trillion
Finance ministry report reveals spending on education, health decreased
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Prime minister exempts Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme from taxes
Gives directives for gathering information about unused public land
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Oil rises as OPEC weighs deeper output cuts
OPEC is seeking to increase production cuts by more than 400,000 barrels per day
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Market watch: KSE-100 gains on back of interest in banking, cement stocks
Benchmark index increases 370.58 points to settle at 40,641.10
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Saudi Aramco raises $25.6b in world's biggest stock market float
Prices shares at top of indicative range of 30-32 riyals per share
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves hit eight-month high at $9.11b
Central bank says its reserves have increased $1.8b this fiscal year