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Trade deficit shrinks 5% to $16.8b as imports go down
Finance ministry says policy measures have helped narrow the deficit, curtail imports
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Foreign debt, declining reserves pose major challenges: Moody’s
Rating agency already downgraded Pakistan last June
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‘Homegrown’ IMF loan alternatives in offing
The five-year plan is an alternative to the three-year plan being discussed with the global lender
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Oil price falls 1% on indecisive US-China trade talks, rising stocks
Morgan Stanley cuts 2019 oil price forecasts by more than 10%
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Market watch: Stocks advance on FATF's satisfactory remarks about Pakistan
Benchmark index increases 168.59 points to settle at 39,090.28
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves decline 3.28%, amount to $7.05b
Drop comes in wake of external debt servicing, other official payments
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Ford Europe to slash thousands of jobs in turnaround plan
Carmaker under pressure to restructure European operations after archrival GM raised profits
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Pakistan eager to boost fruit exports
The federal minister said Tajikistan must consider the import of Pakistani mangoes
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Reviving Ailing Industry: PM aide seeks suggestions
We want recommendations and suggestions to improve our ailing industry, especially the SMEs, says Dawood
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Rupee stable against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months
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Envoy seeks to boost market share of Sri Lankan tea to 20%
High commissioner says sports can be utilised to enhance bilateral trade
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Canada to consider importing Pakistani mangoes, rice
Minister calls for enhanced collaboration in agriculture, boosting trade
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Finance Ministry officials allegedly involved in file tampering
File in question was being prepared to determine quantum of contingent liabilities
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Pakistani firms receive good response at Heimtextil
Large number of international buyers expresses interest in Pakistani products
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Chinese automaker set to start production of buses, trucks
Has invested $100m in partnership with Pakistani company
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Mitsubishi’s energy subsidiary looking to invest in Pakistan
The delegation expressed confidence that Tabeer Energy would play an important role in meeting country's energy needs
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Upgrade of refineries unlikely in short run
Installation of hydrocracking units may take months or more than a year
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World Bank to lend $100m for Sindh energy project
Project is aimed at supporting independent power producers to develop 400MW of new solar power capacity
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Govt to open ease of doing business offices
These will remove obstacles, facilitate investors in business operations
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World Bank warns brewing trade storm jeopardises global economy
Says global economy is going through difficult period as risks are rising
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Market watch: Stocks fail to sustain gains as investors book profit
Benchmark index falls 130.81 points to settle at 38,921.69
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US-China trade talks conclude as hopes of deal build
Details of the meeting will be released soon
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Crude oil rises back to $60 per barrel
Price goes up after output cut, easing fears of weak demand growth
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PM Imran sacks SSGC, SNGPL heads over gas crisis
Information minister confirms news of removal after inquiry committee's report into the matter
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Qatar Airways announces global sales promotion
This promotion is available for all Qatar airline flights booked from January 7-16 for travel till May 20, 2019
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FPCCI to hold investment conference
The objective of this conference would be to explore investment avenues in various sectors of the province
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Rupee stable against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months
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ICCI criticises cut in development budget
Moughal lauded the unique role played by PSDP in the growth of indigenous industry
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Sri Lanka desires to take trade with Pakistan to $1 billion
Envoy airs hope Sialkot exporters will open businesses in island nation
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Petroleum Division plans to revive gas pipeline projects
Will seek ECC’s approval for laying Gwadar and North-South pipelines
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Gwadar’s status as a tax-free zone approved
Senate panel also gives green light to establish 300MW coal power plant in port city
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SECP reports presence of Indians in Pakistani firm
Later, the company withdrew the nomination of two Indian nationals
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No decision about fate of heads of gas utilities
Fact-finding report submitted to petroleum secretary
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8th JCC meeting: 'Missing paperwork' delays CPEC mass transit schemes
Pakistan side failed to complete paperwork on time for mega projects
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Power tariff reduced to boost exports
Govt cuts electricity price by Rs3 per kWh, will pay the difference
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Pakistan adopts blockchain technology to attract remittances
With the technology, financial transactions will be instant, secure and documented
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Govt fails to meet deadline for steel mills’ revival plan
ECC puts off decision on abolishing duty, sales tax on cotton import
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CPEC to create 700,000 more jobs in Pakistan
According to Chinese Embassy documents, 75,000 Pakistanis have been provided job opportunities thus far
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Commercial Bank of Dubai to take control of Abraaj assets secured against loan
Dubai-based equity firm collapsed last year following turmoil triggered by a row with investors
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Microsoft to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan: Bill Gates
Billionaire expresses the desire in a letter penned to Prime Minister Imran Khan
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Govt bans import of furnace oil
Directs local refineries to keep furnace oil output at the minimum
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Market watch: Stocks extend rally amid improved sentiments
Benchmark index rises 490.10 points to settle at 39,052.50
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World Bank chief's exit could give Trump lever over development lending
However, he will likely face many challenges if he wants an American in the post
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US, China hold more trade talks overshadowed by Kim visit
Two sides meet face-to-face for the first time since tariff truce in December
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months
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Govt urged to fufil promise of gas supply to industry
APTMA regional chief says low gas pressure is equivalent to no gas at all
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Production of tractors comes to a halt
Parts’ suppliers fear massive lay-offs
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SSGC reports profit of Rs1.47 billion
Reduction in development surcharge, gas losses and operating losses leads to turnaround
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IMF bailout: No adverse condition will be accepted: Suri
'If the IMF bailout is unavoidable, no anti-country condition will be accepted'
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TRIC suggests 20% income tax for SME sector
Proposes simplified tax regime to bring the sector under tax net