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Saudi, Abu Dhabi crown princes to visit Pakistan early next year
Information minister Fawad Chaudhry says PM Imran has spoken to the dignitaries over the phone
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Trump tariff war with China sends US retailers on buying binge
Warehouses throughout US are at record capacity with Chinese imports of all kinds
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Market watch: Three-day bearish spell ends, bourse rises 173 points
Benchmark index increases 0.46% to settle at 38,236.52
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US Fed raises interest rates, signals more hikes ahead
It is fourth increase of the year, pushing central bank's key overnight lending rate to range of 2.25-2.5%
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Trump tariff war with China sends US retailers on buying binge
The question is whether stores absorb the added costs or pass them on to customers
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Corruption is a hurdle: Official stresses accountability will boost economy
Special Assistant to the PM on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar says it will ease business, improve transparency
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Punjab finance minister lauds online tax facility
Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht says govt is striving to uplift business environment
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Current account deficit surges to four-month high at $1.25b
Drop comes on back of lower workers’ remittances, sluggish exports
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ADB says it will not finance CPEC projects
Lender says budgetary support depends on clean bill of economic health from IMF
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PTI govt likely to present second mini-budget in Jan
Finance Minister Asad Umar briefs Senate body on pace of economic reforms suggested by IMF
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NEPRA notifies tariff hike by Rs1.27 per unit for one year
Distribution companies will recover Rs226b from consumers following the increase
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Govt offers IMF Rs190b in new taxes for bailout
Proposals also include further increasing interest rates, devaluing currency
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US, China spar at WTO, blame each other for trade crisis
American envoy accuses China of seeking to force technology transfer
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Market watch: KSE-100 ends lower amid economic concerns
Benchmark index decreases 52.66 points to settle at 38,063.15
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Aid from friendly countries sufficient for current year: Asad Umar
Economists advised the government to seek an IMF bailout, says finance minister
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Inter-Bank Market: Rupee weakens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 12 months
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PIA resumes night operations to Peshawar
It was discontinued four years ago due to aviation safety concerns
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Rejoinder: SNGPL says it faces more constraints
The impression of lower utilisation of assets by the company is not correct
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Large-scale manufacturing at highest in five months
Increase comes on back of robust production by selective industries
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APTMA lauds PM’s initiative to produce 15m cotton bales
Cotton is a major raw material for producing textile goods, predominantly meant for exports: APTMA
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'World needs one voice to counter hate speech'
Information Minister tells Canadian HC govt contemplating relaxing visa regime for foreign journalists
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Information minister says economy is biggest challenge
Fawad Chaudhry insists government is focused on promoting exports, broadening tax net
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Gold prices hit fresh peak at Rs67,800 per tola
Take cue from world market; increase comes ahead of expected US rate hike
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Conflict of interest: Auditors term OGRA chairperson’s hiring illegal
Auditor General of Pakistan says appointment of the regulator’s head violates ordinance
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Importers call unfair duty on used cellphones
Karachi Electronics Dealers Association (KEDA) say delay in issuance of SRO has caused uncertainty
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AGP seeks Rs10.2m recovery in budget honorariums
Finance ministry officials rewarded for sitting late during budget-making process
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PC board refuses to delay privatisation of three firms
Privatisation Commission (PC) board rejects proposals seeking delay in Mari Petroleum, FWBL, Services hotel sell-off
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FATF actions plan: Report identifies primary sources of terror funding
Enemies funding sub-national terrorist groups in country, NEC meeting told
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Gold prices hit fresh peak at Rs67,800 per tola
Take cue from world market; increase comes ahead of expected US rate hike
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls on concern over foreign outflows
Benchmark index decreases 193.36 points to settle at 38,115.81
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EU agrees deal to cut carbon emissions from cars
Will reduce emissions by 37.5% by 2030; Germany worried at impact on auto sector
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Oil drops 4% on oversupply, equities sell-off
OPEC and other oil producers have agreed to curb production to drain tanks and boost prices
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British Airways to resume flight operations in Pakistan after a decade
British high commissioner says the return was was "a reflection of the great improvements" in security
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Inter-bank market: Rupee stable against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 12 months
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Chinese body signs MoU for promotion of trade and investment
Plans to exchange market information and explore new possibilities
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Not enough members: OGRA likely to face quorum hitch in future
Member oil reportedly holds a dual nationality, which could hinder future decisions
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KSE-100 falls amid sharply lower trading volumes
Benchmark index decreases 276.49 points to settle at 38,309.17
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Jazz looks to invest over $200m for provision of 4G in remote areas
COO says network operator will add significant new sites to its network next year
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Govt working to facilitate SME, exporters: PM Imran
Premier says wealth creation increases taxes, employment opportunities and brings
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Parliamentary body on water resources irked over absence of minister
Members resolve to write to PM over non-serious attitude of government officials
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Minister calls for immediate FIRs against electricity thieves
Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan reviews sector's performance to curb power theft
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FDI inflows at 5-month high with China leading the pack
Foreign direct investment stands at $280m in Nov 2018
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ECC: Imported urea becomes costlier but subsidy still to devour Rs1.8b
ECC imposes restrictions on export of sugarcane molasses to curb tax evasion
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PM Imran vows to rectify past mistakes for prosperous Pakistan
The premier says the mindset relating to businesses and exports needs to change
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US, China trade barbs at WTO amid calls for reform
Heated words exchanged at closed-door review of US trade policies
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls amid sharply lower trading volumes
Benchmark index decreases 276.49 points to settle at 38,309.17
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Pakistan submits Chinese package details to IMF: Asad Umar
Finance minister says govt is taking various measures to help the country steer out of economic crisis
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Public hearing due: Gas companies seek price revision as losses increase
Govt must act decisively, implement reform proposals without further loss of time
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Realistic HR development policies needed to provide jobs
Most of the graduates, post-graduates encounter difficulties in finding suitable jobs
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Despite slogans, people see no sign of change
Pakistan can become more competitive and self-reliant if changes are brought in five critical areas