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Govt aiming to sell PIA before 2018 elections, says privatisation minister
Daniyal Aziz says he would take the proposals to the Cabinet committee next week
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Qatar Airways launches first sales promotion campaign of 2018
Global Travel Boutique is back with an exclusive selection of savings and offers
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Meezan Bank named ‘Best Islamic Retail Bank’
The bank has also been honoured with the coveted accolade of ‘Best Islamic Bank in Pakistan’
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Bitcoin should not become new Swiss bank account: Mnuchin
'We want make sure that bad people can’t use this currency to do bad things'
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Matco Foods looks to raise Rs758m through IPO
Company will issue 29m shares at floor price of Rs26 per share
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MCCI appreciates government’s plan
Business community of south Punjab has appreciated the government’s plan to reduce electricity tariff
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Due to delay, Centre plans to take over development of economic zones
Slow progress on SEZs under CPEC has frustrated the Chinese
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Amnesty scheme on the cards, says Ismail
Adviser to PM on finance speaks to business community at ABAD office
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KSE-100 gains 0.96% as correction kicks in
Foreign buying helps take index forward despite selling resistance
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Obsolete rules pull down Pakistan on World Bank’s rankings
Punjab govt initiates reforms to facilitate investors, improve country’s standing
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Utility Stores Corporation incurs Rs9.4b loss in PML-N tenure, NA told
50 corruption cases registered against utility stores operators
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‘Emirates, Etihad Airways showed interest in buying PIA stake’
Official close to privatisation developments says govt has failed to complete its sell-off agenda
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US official warns Bitcoin could become the new Swiss bank account
Mnuchin pledges to work with governments to monitor activity of those who invest in cryptocurrency
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Week-On-Week: SPI drops 0.31%
The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.22% compared to the previous week
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Senate body urges timely completion of CPEC projects
Minister of State for Communications Abdul Hakeem and officials of the ministry were also present in the meeting
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Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee weakened against the dollar at Rs110.4/110.6 in the inter-bank market on Friday
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CCI to decide formula of LPG royalty payment
Centre, provinces have been at odds over royalty collection for years
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Drilling activities in Badin increase
Government has stepped up drilling activities for appraisal of coal reserves
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FPCCI stresses global trade for economic viability
Global export markets have changed drastically over the last two decades
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High prices drive away interested European buyers, say exporters
Companies say they are losing orders to regional rivals, criticise govt’s indifference
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Govt moves to boost real estate, but stakeholders remain unimpressed
Some officials believe this will bring slight improvement; others are not so optimistic
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PSX says 28 more securities eligible for banks, brokerage houses’ financing
Move is aimed at increasing trading volume and boost stock market
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World Bank puts $250m policy loan for Pakistan on hold
Lender is concerned about Pakistan’s weakening macroeconomic framework
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Market watch: KSE-100 decreases 462 points as correction continues
Benchmark index falls 1.06% to close at 42,933.72
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Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at Rs110.2/110.4 in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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CCP begins inquiry into poultry sector
The CCP initiated the inquiry under its suo motu powers
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Minister wants Japan to assist Pakistan
Rana Muhammad Afzal invites Japan to assist Pakistan to promote its textile through Preferential Trade Agreements
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CPEC projects: Chinese ambassador urges active participation
Yao Jing was talking to a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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REAP to strengthen bond with international buyers
Chairman says rice exports will cross $2 billion this fiscal year
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Higher prices force Pakistan to scrap LNG spot purchase deals
Govt in talks with Russia, Malaysia for state-to-state agreements at lower rates
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With CPEC in mind, PIA to start Islamabad-Gwadar flights
New Islamabad airport could prove to be hub for national carrier
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In policy reversal, FBR reduces real estate valuations in big cities
Rates cut by up to 57% ahead of polls to give boost to property market
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Foreign national heads Pakistan's stock market for first time
Richard Morin joins PSX amid concerns among stock brokers
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Saudi Arabia taking control of Bin Laden construction giant
Riyadh appoints committee to oversee group, whose some assets may be transferred to government
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Foreign exchange: SBP's reserves down 0.88%, stand at $13.98b
Decrease attributed to payments on account of external debt servicing
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Market watch: Profit-taking drags KSE-100 below 43,500
Benchmark index decreases 235.47 points to close at 43,395.28
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China says protectionist sentiment rising in US as deals fall apart
Ministry says China particularly worried about countries using national security concerns to block foreign investment
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Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at Rs110.2/110.4 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Incubation centre to come on line in Peshawar
Ministry of IT and Telecommunications complete arrangements to launch the centre on January 13
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G-B approves economic uplift plan
The Gilgit-Baltistan Working Development Party (GBWDP) approves several mega projects
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Car sales rev up 20% to 19,237 units in Dec
Six-month figure also registers 27% growth
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LPG shortage feared as traders threaten to stop imports
They demand withdrawal of regulatory duty and advance tax
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Foreigners positive over Pakistan’s investment scenario
Three-fourths of respondents foresee growth to continue in their business
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PCJCCI stresses on promoting industry
SM Naveed met chairman Wang Zihai and discussed the possibility of increasing Pakistan’s exports of marble and granite
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Remittances increase 8.72%, amount to $1.724b in Dec
High growth seen in amounts from UK and US as weaker rupee helps
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Trade deficit widens to $17.97 billion
Pressure on reserves to continue; exports grow 11.24% during 6-month period
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FBR kicks off self-accountability drive
Asks field formations to provide list of worst performers to stop performance allowances
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Pakistan’s budget deficit could shoot due to poll-related slippages
WB says increased liabilities related to infrastructure projects can contribute to higher expenditure-revenue gap
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Doing business: Role of federal government
Pakistan has dropped from 144 to 147, out of 190 countries, on the World Bank’s Doing Business survey
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SaudiGulf Airlines announces operations in Pakistan
The operations are due to start from March 1, 2018 and fares begin from Rs12,000