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Differences also persist on giving tax incentives to agriculture sector

Benchmark index falls 29.96 points to settle at 30,214.77

Central bank cites no reason for uptick in forex reserves

World's two biggest economies have been embroiled in a tense year-long tariffs row

The government of Pakistan has received payments amounting to $224.6 million and Rs35.262 billion

BOI chairman provides briefing on measures taken in this regard

Meeting discusses different varieties and their impact on per-acre yield

Cabinet has barred advisers, special assistants from using powers in decision making and policy formulation

Govt aims to lure foreign money in a bid to inflate foreign currency reserves

FBR admits to NA panel it will miss tax collection target

Ratings agency summarises its view in periodic review announcement

New system being rolled out nationwide could make even QR codes seem old-fashioned

NA body sets up special panel to investigate surge in inflation, suggest measures to curb it

Benchmark index rises 435.05 points to settle at 30,244.73

Latest move comes after govt faces criticism for waiving Rs300b worth GIDC dues in favour of a few industrialists

Trade between the two countries amounted to approximately $11 billion in 2018

PTI govt developing an industrial policy, says Abdul Razak Dawood

Businessmen argue it will ensure timely release of refunds to exporters

SBP issues credit bureau licences to two private companies

PTI govt may face gap of up to Rs1 trillion in FY20 fiscal framework

Decrease comes due to multiple rounds of rupee depreciation

PM directs ministry to amend GIDC Ordinance to ensure recoveries of dues for farmers

Bakht says country cannot rely on foreign sources to manage economy

Insists govt is giving top priority to ease of doing business

This comes despite chances of cut in development budget due to projected revenue shortfall

Benchmark index drops 0.82% to settle at 29,809.68

PM Johnson's ultimatum sends investors scrambling to dump British assets

Analyst predicts oil will struggle to make headway due to no progress on trade talks

Indian rupee weakens to 72.03 against the dollar

Accusations reported in the Wall Street Journal that it stole technology from a Portuguese inventor

'Businessmen needed to borrow from banks to expand their businesses and invest in new start-ups'

The SPI for the combined income group surged 19.44% compared to the corresponding week of previous year.

FrieslandCampina MD says cow milk yield can be improved by training farmers in best practices

Fawad Chaudhry invites investors to set up solar panel manufacturing plants

Prepares draft, believes it will streamline matters and attract further investment

Sets buyback price at Rs34 per share compared to earlier Rs32

Antitrust watchdog stresses need for upgrading, consolidating all provincial laws

Real Estate Regulation and Development Act is expected to be implemented later through a presidential ordinance

Omar Ayub says presidential ordinance on GIDCs not a free lunch

Beijing will firmly defend legal rights in accordance with WTO rules: commerce ministry

MSCI's index for emerging market stocks remains flat to lower

PM Johnson threatens to purge any party lawmaker who votes against govt move

Benchmark index rises 1.3% to settle at 30,057.29

Trump says two sides will still meet for talks this month

The market was scheduled to resume trade at 9:30am

Policymakers must improve governance, remove bottlenecks, raise productivity

Global success of many countries depends on investment, management of seaports

In emerging scenario, govt faces daunting task of cutting expenses

Islamabad must overcome productivity constraints to ramp up exports

Dream of ‘Ache Din’ and ‘Naya Pakistan’ cannot be fulfilled through hatred