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Finance, planning ministries oppose interest rate hike
Rate increase will push govt’s borrowing cost up from the projected Rs2 trillion
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PM’s aide meets British Airways team to finalise Pakistan operations pact
Abdul Razzak Dawood says airline resumes flights owing to improved security situation
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Govt to borrow Rs400b from banking consortium
Loan to be used to pay off circular debt, provinces' net hydel profit
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Chinese automaker to export electric pickups to US
Pickman trucks will be sold at $5,000 in US and $5,700 in Europe
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Market watch: KSE-100 continues to gain momentum, rises over 200 points
Benchmark index increases 0.51% to settle at 40,624.39
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Philips shifting millions of euros worth of production due to trade war
Predicts increased tariffs will cut around 60m euros from core profits this year
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Oil gains as US imposes sanctions on Venezuela, global supplies weigh
US has been the biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil despite their political differences
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Dollar trapped in ranges on trade war concerns, Fed
Market participants focused on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting on January 29-30
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FTA with US, India difficult at the moment: Dawood
PM adviser will meet British Airways’ delegation for finalising flight detail
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Corporate corner: DIB Pakistan issues Rs3.12b Sukuk
DIB was established in 1975 as the world’s first Islamic Bank in UAE
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Inter-bank market: Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months.
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Sindh Bank conducts 7th Hajj balloting
Balloting held for selection of employees in Sindh Bank.
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Profit, dividend repatriation drops 37% on economic slowdown
Foreign companies in Pakistan sent home $759.5m compared to $1.2b in previous year
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Pakistan and Spain have great potential to boost trade volume
Spanish envoy assures full cooperation in promoting ties
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Foreign investors keen to invest in fishing industry
Interest develops due to business-friendly policies of the government
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Privatisation of state units to take eight years
Asad Umar vows to club taxes in next federal budget
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Foreign loan disbursements drop to $2.2b in first half of FY19
Finance minister calls for developing mechanism for fast-track implementation of foreign-funded projects
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No relief: Despite two finance bills, Pakistan's fiscal miseries to persist
Budget deficit to go above 6% of GDP by the end of current fiscal year
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Govt seeks details of payment to lobbyists, lawyers abroad
Cabinet receives briefing from interior ministry on investigations in UK
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Govt to help furniture-makers capture world markets
Has allowed duty-free import of raw material to manufacturers
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UK retailer Tesco restructuring threatens 9,000 jobs
The retailer employs around 300,000 workers in Britain
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Market watch: KSE-100 advances despite lower volumes
Benchmark index increases 155.31 points to settle at 40,420.09
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Oil falls as US firms add rigs, still set for best January in 14 years
US crude production has undermined sentiment in market
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Govt to facilitate investors, bolster exports: Asad Umar
Government undertaking measures to resolve the power issues faced by the industrialists, says finance minister
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Govt should set target of 50% reduction in T&D losses
High-profile loss reduction activity backed by a strategy and action plan is a must
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Rotterdam links up with hybrid BMW owners to cut pollution
Launches Electric City Drive project to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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IGI launches IGI Life Vitality to help people become healthier
Programme provides participants with tools to improve their health using a digital app
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Lack of access to banking facilities exacerbates economic woes
If depositor base is widened, it will foster economic growth, provide business and job opportunities
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Govt must close political fronts, focus on economy
Opening of political fronts has complicated economic challenges
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Pakistan’s tourism - huge untapped potential and way forward
Travel and tourism contributed $7.6 billion to Pakistan’s economy in 2016
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GO and Siemens come together for SAP S/4Hana
Head of SAP Naukhez Arslan and Tayyeb signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies
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NBP Funds inaugurates new Islamic saving centre
Waheed also said mutual funds play a central role in improving savings and percentage of profit in the country
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KSE-100 climbs 958 points as foreigners turn buyers
Investors cheer pro-business measures announced in second mini-budget
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‘Chinese, Russian firms keen to invest in PSM’
Commerce adviser says imports of unnecessary items will be curbed
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Rupee hits seven-week high at 138.78
Inflows from UAE and Saudi Arabia have helped avert panic at currency markets
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PM Imran discusses major proposals to revive PIA
Proposal to freeze PIA’s dues payable to CAA endorsed; Rs15b additional guarantees will be arranged for the airline
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World Bank releases $58m for house financing
Funding will be transferred to Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company
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Fourth member of PM’s Economic Advisory Commission resigns
There are conflicting reports about the reasons for Sakib Sherani's resignation
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Malaysia to cancel $20 billion China-backed rail project: minister
Economic minister says cabinet made this decision because project is too costly
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Mini-budget to decrease revenue by Rs7b, says Dawood
PM's adviser highlights the significance of developing the industrial sector
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IDB to provide Pakistan $4.5b worth of oil: finance ministry
Oil supply from Saudi Arabia also set to commence from mid-February
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Sanofi’s new insulin provides diabetes control
The new insulin promises stable blood sugar control throughout the day and night
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EFU CEO recognised by ‘Who’s Who’ Pakistan
The history of ‘Who’s Who’ dates back almost 100 years
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 month
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International Steels posts 23% drop in profit to Rs907m
Decline is due to discounts on local sales, lower margins on exports and gas price hike
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SECP sets additional terms for registering foreign firms
Will get security clearance from interior ministry
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CM aide vows to protect farmers
Says payment of fixed price for sugarcane will be ensured
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Govt to dissolve transfer pricing directorate
In its place, Directorate General of International Taxes will be set up
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Chiniot dam to meet needs of Faisalabad industries
FCCI chief says dam location is ideal; it can be built at minimum cost
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Govt to unveil medium-term economic framework next week
Hammad Azhar says govt moving towards direct taxes, curtailing indirect taxes

















































