Despite missed targets, research house projects positive outlook

Drop in global market, hefty rupee recovery make imports cheaper

Seeks long-term contracts, especially from public sector entities

Sets up fintech, venture capital and renewable energy companies

Record high prices drive down oil demand to 1.06m tons in Sept

USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b

Two companies announce partial shutdown of operations to cope with falling demand

Ranks sixth among best-performing markets with 12% growth in Q3

Appreciation beyond this level could lead to widening of trade, current account deficits

OGDC, PPL decide to hire advisers to engage with sovereign foreign investors