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Has initiated process for acquiring relevant seismic data

Decline comes primarily due to early buying in previous month

Takes cue from global market where precious metal hit six-year high

Fiscal and Monetary Policies Coordination Board suggests a ‘regulated policy rate’

Calls for speeding up process of removing unnecessary regulations

Move comes amid FBR's refusal to grant sweeping concessions through SRO

Aims to stem inflow of goods through illicit channels that has badly hit local industries

CEO says majority of incidents occurred inside homes due to faulty wiring, unsafe use of electrical equipment

Asia's third-largest economy has slowed in each of the past three quarters

Toyota will acquire 4.94% stake in Suzuki which will in turn buy 0.2% stake in Toyota

Chinese vice premier says Beijing is willing to resolve trade dispute through 'calm' negotiations

Benchmark index rises 52.86 points to settle at 30,637.71

Brent and WTI, however, heading for monthly losses of around 8% and 5% respectively

Asian markets recovered after Donald Trump said China-US trade talks would resume soon

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee and let the currency move freely

Company announces final cash dividend of Rs27.5 per share

Will also inject $950m into polypropylene plant, coastal refinery

PTDC will float tenders to develop tourism industry as customised brand

The well was drilled and tested using OGDC’s in-house expertise in consultation with Kohat joint ventures

These include two Karachi-based projects funded by international creditors

Decision aimed at offsetting impact of hike in gas prices

Mangla power units also shut since 2017; Senate body seeks details of losses caused by closure

Says Discos, Railways can regularise contractual employees without seeking cabinet approval

Decides to take to the streets on Friday to urge the world to ‘do more’ on Kashmir issue

Benchmark index rises 64.25 points to settle at 30,584.85

Companies say using water wisely is now a key to remaining profitable

Prices have fallen by about 20% from 2019 highs reached in April

Investors return in later trade after Trump's G7 news conference

Gap widened due to failure to enhance revenues, control expenses

India loses its status as the world's fastest-growing - with unemployment at its highest since the 1970s

Weakest start in the first three months of a fiscal year in seven years

Issues directives to formulate a comprehensive action plan

Rise comes due to higher gross profit, rupee depreciation

Highlight restricted liquidity caused by stuck tax refunds, high energy prices

Sheikh Rashid irked by Planning Commission suggestion to get third party cost verification

PC board gives go-ahead for hiring financial advisers for sale of these entities

They are likely to be allowed to make arrests without warrant

European equity markets recovered when Trump said China contacted Washington

Trump seeks to limit fallout, saying China wants to negotiate

Benchmark index decreases 2.65%, to settle at 30,520.60 points

US president and his Western allies agree to disagree on issues dividing them

Trump says Beijing contacted US officials saying it wants a return to talks

Yuan has fallen by around 4% in August to its lowest point in more than 11 years

Scientists looking at body formed by PM for restoring its autonomy, research activities

Survey finds exporters more innovative than other market players

Stakeholders must understand international regime to deal with future contracts

Country should have comprehensive strategy to address concerns of foreign buyers

Economy is faltering due to decline in level of competence and competitiveness

Will discuss Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation’s performance

Directs finance ministry, FBR to submit a report compiled using NADRA’s data analysis