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The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Says deal could impact neighbourhood grocery stores and consumers across US

He was PSO MD at the time of oil shortage in early 2015

Move is meant to replace battery sensors, automaker has received 3,972 US warranty claims

Experts advise against making the project controversial or political

After PARCO’s refusal, government is considering options of transporting oil within country

Says it will reduce company’s ability to finance any future investments

Urges keeping the organisation under federal govt for administrative ease

Benchmark-100 index rises 1.27% to end at 44,337.44 points

With one centre already established in Islamabad, others in Karachi, Peshawar and Lahore are under development

Estimates have shown external debt at $87.1b, does not fully reflect implications of external vulnerabilities

However, the International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

Says foreign direct investment of $46 billion was coming to Pakistan through CPEC

Mangoes attract foreign exchange through export

Venture aims to launch an interactive, direct-to-consumer programme

Uproar during public hearing meant Chinese representatives were unable to speak

Pays visit to PSX, says brokers should give positive advice to clients

In January, the SBP made a loan repayment of $500 million to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China

Urge adoption of modern farming techniques, reforestation to cope with problem

Move aimed at circumventing US sanctions against Russian company originally tasked with project

'Pakistan has immense potential for ensuring connectivity to international investors'

Says it has pitched in Rs582b in the last three and a half years

Benchmark-100 index falls marginally to end at 43,783.55 points

Sardar Sukhera to be secretary; conflict of interest could arise

Global lender stresses exchange rate flexibility, while Islamabad remains optimistic

However, the International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

Micro-insurance also recorded an increase with sums insured posting a hefty growth of 85%

Commits to providing incubation spaces for budding firms

Deplores poor performance of export sector

Says $8b for financing ML-1 has been arranged, effort to fund Gwadar linkage under way

Says government should take practical steps to control falling exports

Tourists can also avail PTDC-arranged transportation facilities to far-flung areas

Benchmark-100 index falls another 328.39 points on Wednesday

Say they delay shipments, charge exorbitant freights

New EU regulations work in Pakistan’s favour, says one exporter

Official says nine companies have expressed interest in setting up assembly/manufacturing plants in the country

Expert says biggest challenge for country is to enhance access to family planning

Says economic growth likely to remain below expectations, keeps country’s credit rating unchanged at B3

A delegation of Sri Lanka arrived on Monday to finalise the issue of exporting 300,000 tons rice

99% of the city’s manufactured products are exported to international markets

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Surge attributed to unattractive yields on govt securities, improved macroeconomic indicators

Industry official cites lack of support from banks as main reason for decline

Improving macro-economic growth, lower financing rates among reasons

Recent depreciation inflicts losses on economy, cost of deals jumps manifold

Says oil will still be needed for ships, planes and trucks

Overvalued rupee, minimal export incentivisation hurting exports

Assures government of support in realising full potential of mega project

PSX acting CEO says risk management measures are in place in case of broker default

World Bank’s arbitration tribunal rules in favor of Tethyan Copper Company