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Pakistan’s GSP Plus status in jeopardy
Sources say there is a shift in policy of EU, which is not happy with Pakistan’s sanctions on INGOs
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Tax amnesty deadline relief on the cards
PM says strategy discussed to allow people to register themselves and benefit from scheme later
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Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by end of 2020
Closing plants in France and Wales, cuts shifts at factories in Spain and Germany
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls 314 points as Fitch cuts growth forecast
Benchmark index decreases 0.92% to settle at 33,774.43
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves drop 4.24% to stand at $7.3b
Decrease comes on account of external debt servicing and other official payments
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Trump demands withdrawal of India's 'unacceptable' tariff hike
US president looks forward to speaking with PM Modi on the issue
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Oil prices fall as market awaits G20, OPEC meetings
A day ago, prices rose more than 2%, hit their highest in about a month
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Rupee continues to fall, gold shines
Currency depreciates to Rs164.05 against US dollar
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Rupee fall to affect all segments: RCCI
The depreciation of rupee would have massive negative impact on the already fragile economy of the country
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SBP issues directives to banks
SBP issued directives to all banks to incline their operations to the newly issued Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019
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ECC okays 190% hike in gas prices
Also increases electricity prices by Rs1.5 per unit
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Zone enterprise status given to 11 more firms
Number of companies enjoying the status in M3 industrial city jumps to 53
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Urea sales jump 103% as Kharif season in full swing
Analyst says fertiliser demand will remain positive in coming months
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Sindh govt hints at slashing tax on Uber, Careem
Relief likely as they generate employment opportunities
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Cabinet approves sale of 31 state properties
These assets have value of Rs10b, will generate funds for cash-strapped govt
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Market watch: KSE-100 sheds 102 points due to rupee depreciation
Benchmark index decreases 0.3% to settle at 34,088.56
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Oil prices rise on drop in US crude stocks, refinery outage
US refinery is expected to shut down permanently due to massive fire
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Rupee weakens to 162.16 ahead of IMF board meeting
Speculation comes true as rupee enters 160-165 range against dollar
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Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee has weakened Rs9.04 or 6.11% since June 3
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SPI declines 0.09%
The SPI for the lowest income group has decreased 0.08% compared to the previous week
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Win-win solution to zero-rated issue sought
NA panel asks PM aide to find solution that benefits both govt and industry
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UAE seeks to enhance trade with Pakistan
Envoy says Pakistan’s textile exporters can capture UAE market
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Lowest price offers made for LNG supply
Bids filed in response to tender floated for 5 cargoes
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Gold touches another historic high at Rs80,500 per tola
Increase attributed to surge in world market due to escalating US-Iran tensions
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US company to invest in Pakistan’s solar energy sector
Envoy says solar energy has potential in places where power cannot be easily provided
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Amnesty explained: Sword of Damocles hangs over heads of tax dodgers
Citizens have few days left to legalise most movable and immovable assets
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Govt borrowing to rise 84% to record Rs43.5tr in FY20
The money will be spent on repaying maturing public debt and bearing interest cost
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'Disclose hidden assets or face imprisonment', FBR warns Pakistani expats in UAE
All Pakistanis are required to declare their concealed assets by June 30 under new tax amnesty scheme
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New chapter of Pak-EU cooperation opens
Country signs Strategic Engagement Plan with European bloc
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Market watch: Stocks shed 281 points in absence of triggers
Benchmark index decreases 0.82% to settle at 34,190.62
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Oil prices drop on demand worries, Saudi Arabia supply pledge
Saudi Aramco says its spare capacity of 12m bpd is sufficient to meet customers' needs
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Locusts swarm 6 Sindh districts, devour crops
Farmers may suffer huge losses; DPP teams conducting operations to control insects
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Chinese firm to invest $2m in chemical sector
Intends to explore business, investment opportunities in Pakistan
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SECP policy board suggests cut in regulatory fee
Also asks commission to restore licences of stockbrokers
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Tractor-makers seek import tax abolition
Lament sales tax refunds are not being released timely
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Finance ministry aide terms budget highly subsidised
Says budget FY20 sets direction for economic stabilisation
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Govt gives Rs20b tax relief to richest class
Reduces tax liability on inter-corporate dividends by amending Section 103C of IT Ord
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Government announces crackdown on sugar millers
Believes mills are hoarding sugar to raise prices artificially
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PAC panel notes non-utilisation of ministry’s grant
Orders production ministry to immediately return recovered amount to exchequer
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Amnesty scheme is no NRO, says FBR
Board submits written response on petition challenging ordinance
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Oil extends gains on US-Iran tensions
Washington is set to announce new sanctions on Tehran
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Iran, Venezuela may complicate global oil deal talks - Kazakhstan
OPEC will meet on July 1-2 to discuss whether the oil output deal should be continued
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Market watch: Stocks lose over 650 points amid absence of support fund
Benchmark index decreases 1.9% to settle at 34,471.95
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Qatar also offers US $3 billion to Pakistan
Loan from Gulf country to come in shape of deposits and direct investments
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Bitcoin crosses $11,000 barrier for the first time since 2018
Facebook also announced plans last week to launch a new global cryptocurrency called Libra
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Nanotechnology - underachiever of modern era
Country should ensure development, otherwise, it will remain obsolete in technology
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Food processing and value addition – a missed opportunity
Country needs to devise realistic policy for enhancing food processing, value addition
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Export of services and its exponential potential
Services-sector growth can help reduce deficit, alleviate poverty
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Keeping pace : Assisting average citizens with amnesty
NGO educating and helping people to declare assets
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Content and context of IMF programme
Analysts trace historical roots, talk about long-standing structural problems

















































