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Farmers could not increase production due to water scarcity in FY19

Planning ministry unsure whether new loan deal can be inked with China

Benchmark index loses 485.61 points to settle at 31,180.80

Comparison of economic indicators reveals Pakistan’s situation is not that grave

Most serious challenge is abuse of financial account information

Hydrates in Pakistan largely reported to be offshore, far from traditional gas resources

Loan package unlikely to put country’s economy on growth path

Public Financial Management Support Programme aims to ensure rule of law, good governance and poverty reduction

In its latest proposal to ward off fresh EU antitrust penalties

With credit card being launched with Goldman Sachs Group Inc

Criticises the European bloc for its use of trade barriers

Benchmark index decreases 437 points amid lacklustre trading

Airline denies any violation, saying job assignments are in line with rules

BOI will review existing regulatory regimes, submit recommendations

Search for ambassador of global trade body continues as govt unable to finalise candidate

Official says more youth enters labour market than formal system can adjust

PM aide proposes exclusive economic zone for Korean companies

Govt lacks capacity to issue sovereign guarantee under IMF loan conditions

Pakistani furniture exporters would avail the opportunity to study latest designs of products

Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

Delegation head says businessmen see ample opportunities in different sectors

Four jets undergoing more intense test flights and static tests

New organisation will introduce paper-less bonds, provide banking services

Seeks proposals from chambers, trade bodies, general public

Total sales stand at 10.68m tons; power plants shift to RLNG

Figure reported by FBR is different from cash deposited in treasury

Move comes after rise in flour/bread prices apparently due to wheat scarcity

Top tax authority issues ‘corrigendum to circular’ to avoid possible litigations

Benchmark index falls 172.7 points to settle at 31,666.41

Increase in income tax liabilities dampens raise of 5-10% in salaries

Rupee depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

Quantum of hydel power share registers increase of about 600MW when compared with that of previous years

Unveils drafts of simplified income tax returns to address concerns

IMF official says lack of consistent policies has sparked challenges

Traders will not be required to collect CNIC copy on sale of over Rs50,000

Management blames political interference, unjust re-routing of flights

Many people shifting to two-wheelers after increase in car prices

They will focus on countries from where remittances stay low

CPI rises on back of surge in prices of housing, transport and food items

Increase attributed to official government of Pakistan inflows

Benchmark index falls 0.31% to settle at 31,839.11

Fall comes despite a bigger-than-expected decline in US inventories

Move marks major strategy shift to provide investors with a wider range of services

US President Donald Trump says Powell 'let us down'

The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs159.75/160.25 in the inter-bank market

Gilani stressed that Pakistan was looking for long-term and mutually beneficial relationship with China

Aims to support tech-driven start-ups and spur economic growth

The regulator increased the LPG price by Rs19.11 for an 11.8kg cylinder for the month

Minister seeks IFC’s help in enhancing private-sector investment

OICCI says govt loses Rs240b in tax revenue due to IPR violation