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Analysts, however, say oil markets remain tight amid OPEC-led supply cuts

Benchmark index rises 3.57% to settle at 34,637.14

Firms write letter
to finance adviser in a bid to promote local industry

Analyst says pricing will be a challenge amid uncertainty about rupee’s value

Benchmark index rises 191.56 points to settle at 33,442.1

Foreign investors invested $1.37b in Jun-Apr FY19 compared to $2.84 last year

Senator suggests setting up of retail outlets will help stop smuggling

Increase comes on back of continued double-digit growth in spending

Cost of 134 ongoing projects surge by Rs945.22 billion

Steel producer has sought £30 million in loan from the govt

Benchmark index rises 191.56 points to settle at 33,442.1

Iran says it will resist US pressure, declining talks under current circumstances

Chinese tech firm to support its devices despite restriction; fails to mention fate of phones it sells in future

Currency has weakened by over 7% or Rs10 in four days

Sukhera said that the ministry was concentrating on providing maximum protection to local industry

The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.33% compared to the previous week

Approval comes despite fund’s less-than stellar past record at playing the market

Company reported earnings per share of Rs26.97 in quarter under review

Loans to farmers drop by 28% during first nine months of current fiscal year

Areas of cooperation include livestock, food processing and food safety

Bakht says govt will form an authority to divert private sector investments to PPP mode projects

Pakistan’s debt, liabilities have risen to Rs35.1 trillion or 91.2% of GDP

Currency has lost Rs8.26 since Wednesday under latest round of devaluation

UAE energy minister says producers are capable of filling any market gap

Say despite earning millions in international market honey market is deprived of basic facilities

Benchmark index gains 83.92 points to settle at 33,250.54

Provinces lack incentives to achieve SDG targets

Land-based terminals, FSUs and small LNG carriers may be utilised

Unless we remove hurdles and offer incentives, corporate success will not translate into Pakistan’s success

Unless structural reforms are undertaken, the debt cycle will perpetuate

Fiscal deficit of 6% is indispensable for Pakistan’s economy

Shabbar Zaidi says 30% accounts in banks are benami accounts

KSE-100 drops 1,550 points to settle at 33,166

Takes keen interest in tourism collaboration

Policy rate may be increased in the range of 1-1.5 percentage points in the monetary policy on Monday

FIA official says it is root cause of many economic, social and political problems in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan expected to announce these reforms very soon

Without clearing Rs206b worth of liabilities, the steel mill may be difficult to revive

17th attempt to find hydrocarbons off the shore of country proves futile

Its energy minister says global oil stocks are still rising, particularly from the US

Unprecedented designation sparks anger from automakers, foreign govts

Rates revised following sharp depreciation of the rupee

Has set up an initial investment fund of $20 billion

PM special assistant on petroleum says govt is drafting new E&P policy

Upholds decision on non-renewal of licences for remaining two brokers

Recovers from a record intra-day low of 149.55 to the dollar

Adviser to prime minister on finance meets PSX officials to address concerns

Think tank head says innovative financial tools will be introduced for debt swaps

OGRA recommends 47% increase in gas prices for Punjab, K-P, 28% for Sindh, Balochistan from next fiscal

China is yet to say how it will retaliate against the latest escalation in trade tension