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Companies accused of failing to recall 1.6m vehicles for engine issues

KSE-100 index gains 620 points as investor sentiment improves

Finance ministry warns about serious downside risks to the economic outlook due to the second Covid wave

SBP under its Rozgar scheme for protecting businesses has so far approved Rs238.2 billion for 2,958 businesses

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended November 26, 2020 registered a decrease of 0.92%

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs159.46 in the inter-bank market

Plans to explore market for joint ventures and investment

Discovery has opened new avenue, will add to hydrocarbon reserves

Tobacco industry seeks govt action against illegal manufacturers

NA deputy speaker emphasises revival of economy govt's top priority

Rise comes as credit demand picks up with economic recovery

PM task force member says it will bridge digital divide, promote digital trade

Petroleum Division presents different proposals to ECC for circular debt reduction

Fresh $300m assistance takes total policy lending to $900m in past five months

Benchmark index drops 223.94 points to settle at 40,807.09

Crude benchmarks are up about 7% over week following encouraging vaccine news

Pakistan’s participation includes a dedicated country pavilion, extra booths for enterprises and special events

The minister was of the view that the use of e-office would improve performance of government departments

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Domestic, export-oriented industrial consumers will face no disruption in winter

Minister insists govt providing business-friendly environment in Punjab

Envoy stresses need for linkages between businessmen of two sides

Tourism companies of Pakistan invited to start operations in Tanzania

Gas utility wants to collect tariff based on full capacity irrespective of volumes

Dawood terms it encouraging that will increase activities at Gwadar Port

Bitcoin dives as red hot rally hits buffers

Seek reduction in policy rate in line with regional trend

MD says HMC products can find good markets in African, other countries

Official says project will accelerate economic activity

Benchmark index gains 653.49 points to settle at 41,031.03

Increase comes due to government’s official inflows

Earlier, rally driven by optimism Covid-19 vaccines will revive fuel demand

ICCI president says early closure will create more rush in markets

Govt fully cognizant of smuggling issue

Tech giants that break new EU rules aimed at curbing their powers could face fines

Policy set to be submitted for approval

PIEDMC CEO says gas pipeline infrastructure at SEZ almost ready

Chinese company built over 13 small, mini and micro hydropower plants in Pakistan

Survey reveals Pakistan’s IPR environment has failed to win investors confidence

SCCI chief stresses need for evolving joint mechanism in this regard

Pakistan receives foreign loans worth $3.2b during July-October

Edge back from record highs as Wall Street bumps up against dismal economic data

Climbs to the highest in more than eight months after a drop in US crude inventory

Paris notifies Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple about the tax

Believes adoption of model will help create competitive market, reduce losses

Benchmark index gains 514.18 points to settle at 40,377.54

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Takes decision due to failure of federal, provincial govts to strengthen healthcare systems

PLPGMA chairman said LPG industry had concern over the recommendations prepared by the Planning Commission

Distributed 2,800 bags of wheat seed and fertiliser amongst 350 small farmers affected by the recent locust attack