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If approved, KE consumers likely to enjoy relief of Rs7.21b

Says debt sustainability is a distant dream due to stagnant economy

Government already committed to imposing PDL, GST on petroleum products

Loses crown of best-performing currency in world in just one month

Indian regulators have already asked lenders to step up checks against illegal lending apps

Businessmen facing trouble due to continuous curbs on energy supply

Pakistan GasPort finding it difficult to utilise excess terminal capacity

Pakistan has great economic potential for US investors, says envoy

Country expected to produce 5.5m bales this season

Central banks around world are certain to increase borrowing costs this week

Factories importing raw material for producing food, medicines and iron are now facing serious supply constraints

PM constitutes committee as FBR, SBP tasked with special measures

Businessmen express disappointment with current economic affairs

Price per bag increased from Rs660 to Rs1,030 due to rise in coal rates

Policy response must be calibrated towards changing ground realities

Pakistan has to realise its trade policies for preferential access are not working

Despite increase in overall levels of food production, number of food-insecure people is on rise

Govt needs to declare emergency to boost transmission and distribution capacity

It is viable source of decentralised energy that offers cost-effective solution to rural communities

Benchmark KSE-100 index lost 269 points to settle at 41,679.49

Russia and Saudi Arabia to generate greater oil revenue on higher prices

Rs44,526 charged to a consumer after his gas meter was damaged in firing incident

Businessmen say crude, palm oil prices have declined in global market

Pakistan’s trade with Southeast Asian bloc less than 1%

Demand urgent remedy as discontent prevails in business, industry circles

Placing hurdles in implementing net metering system for solar electricity

According to analysis Pakistan could reduce its soybean import bill by 30% within one season

Expected increase in interest rates by Federal Reserve to reduce fuel demand

Drops 0.41% to close at a six-week low against US dollar

Imports increased primarily due to a hike in global oil prices

Procedure, rules for setting-up industries in SEZs to be simplified to attract FDI

Its status should be elevated to industry, businessmen urge

Allowed oil & gas companies regulatory tasks, build additional oil storage

Consignments stuck at ports, hindering production of vehicles at OEMs

Total rice damage across Pakistan equals 1,155,000 tons on 860,000 acres

World Bank’s reveals GDP to fall around 1.4% to 2.4% in FY23

India’s monthly oil imports from Russia decline after hitting a record in June

State Bank’s reserves dip due to external debt and other payments

Rupee depreciated due to delay in IMF programme, poor macroeconomic indicators, political uncertainty

Measures in place to curb hoarding, market speculation

Pakistan, Iran will trade through border markets under barter system

Undue billing, high FCA making businesses unaffordable

Insists it will help reduce informal economy, increase tax receipts

Minister stresses need for better marketing, promotion of marble products

Successive govts failed to earmark funds for protection walls, warning systems

Trade with India can reduce freight cost, increase efficiency

Project likely to start electricity generation by November 2026

Reduced cost of doing business for textile industry to boost exports, slash deficit

IEA expects increased winter switch from gas to oil

Pakistan has now received $1.2 billion in the latest loan tranche from the IMF following resumption of its programme