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Expecting concessions: Pakistan seeks greater access to Indian markets
Meeting between commerce secretaries to be held today in Islamabad.
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Govt controls deficit, thanks to CSF payments
US decision to reimburse $1.19b helps economic managers save some face.
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IMF, Pakistan to thrash out thorny issues in Dubai
IMF authorities will review Pakistan’s ability to pay back the remaining debt.
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A critical scenario: ‘Business as usual will sink the economy’
Ministry of Finance says sustainability cannot be guaranteed till drastic steps taken to address root causes of crisis
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Helping Pakistan: EU approves duty-free access package, with strings
Critics say it’s too little, too late; supporters say it might be a foot in the door.
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Commercial contraction: Trade gap shrinks as exports and imports drop
Exports fell 3.3% or $134 million in the July-August period, while Imports were down almost 2% or $149 million.
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Projects being delayed: Economic decision-makers shuffle files back and forth
Cost of projects also rises as ministry blocks release of funds.
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Pakistan urges regional peers to repeal non-tariff barriers
Experts recommend reinventing SAARC at fifth South Asia Economic Summit.
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Fifth South Asia Economic Summit to begin today
Forum seeks to chalk out growth inclusive and sustainable policies for the region.
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Plugging the leaks: Finance minister drives to check oil pilferage
Obscurity surrounds Rs58b provided to procure oil for power generation.