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Will have to ensure assessment of each loan proposal to eliminate risk

ADB research paper says country needs to fix existing structural economic issues

Of 15 major industries, seven recorded some growth while the rest shrank

Govt plans to upgrade transmission and distribution system

Asad Umar says project a manifestation of friendship between Pakistan and China but is against no one

Benchmark index decreases 0.39% to settle at 41,603.71

This fiscal year, cotton farmers will fall drastically short of government's target of 15 million bales

However, demand hopes stem bigger drop in prices

Sectors directly dependent on the internet such as information technology, e-commerce has been ruined, says report

PTI govt urged to allow both direct and indirect exporters to utilise the Long Term Financing Facility

Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar says investment in social sector delivers results after ages

Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar says govt managed to curtail current account deficit but could not gain political advantage

China tour will enable investors to identify potential organisations

Significant surge in gas demand came from Balochistan

ECC likely to give nod to a consortium that will bid for UAE offshore block

PML-N denounces PTI govt’s economic policies

Surge comes due to inflows from telecom companies, online payment firm

Benchmark index increases 123.78 points to settle at 41,768.66

US official says phase one deal with China has been absolutely completed

Decision comes as a result of global grounding of its aircraft

Proposal said to be in line with the IMF recommendations

Thar coal-based power generation project of 1,320 megawatts paves way for financing of $1.91 billion

Considers amendments to prevent sugar mill owners from deducting and deferring payments

Switzerland rejects Pakistan’s request to provide five years old tax information

Central bank defends investment, saying it poses limited risk

It comes due to addition of two coal-based power plants to system

Governor State Bank of Pakistan says tough part is over for Pakistan

Body was found involved in fixing wheat flour price in violation of law

Petroleum Division floats proposal to eliminate Rs181b circular debt in gas sector

Deadline to file income tax returns for individuals and companies has been extended to December 31, 2019

Reza Baqir cites low savings rate as major reason for balance of payments problem

He stepped down after admitting he had failed to disclose 13 private-sector posts in recent asset declaration

Benchmark index increases 728.29 points to settle at 41,644.88

Agreement will reduce some US tariffs in exchange for substantial Chinese purchases

It is hoped NTP will be used for promoting trade, industrial policies

There is need for developing policy to produce these products from coal

Electric mobility is expanding at a rapid pace throughout the world

Unless savings rate is increased, country is likely to remain in debt trap

World's two largest economies agree on 'phase one' trade deal

Like most Arab countries, the United Arab Emirates has no diplomatic relations with Israel

It is now up to the magistrate to decide Uber's fate

Washington and Beijing cooled their trade war as they announced phase one deal

Abdul Razzak Dawood says deep seaport will reduce burden on Karachi port

Investor confidence improves following developments on macroeconomic front

Industries minister says investment worth $2b made in industrial estates

High customs duties and lack of banking channels key issues that need to be addressed

Official says retailers should be asked to purchase only from sales tax registered persons

Move comes after FATF pointed out glaring deficiencies in regulatory frameworks

Shariah-compliant banks unable to lend as financing limit hits ceiling

Finance Division tells ECC a loan worth Rs437 billion outstanding against food departments is at risk