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Parts makers halted some operations on Thursday after an earthquake jolted the country’s northeast

Committee advises govt to take timely measures to avert diesel scarcity

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

Expert cites decision against Pakistan in Reko Diq case as reason for currency’s fall

Oil benchmarks in recent weeks have experienced their most volatile period since mid-2020

Foreign investors pour $1.26b into diverse sectors of economy

Both nations decide to boost cooperation in agriculture, textile

It helps create jobs, improve working conditions

Lodge protest, show serious concern in letter to regulator

Azam Khan appointed executive director of World Bank for a term of four years

FBR prepares summary seeking imposition of 10% regulatory duty

Market takes cue from easing of sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Says everyone should enjoy fair, equal access to financial services

Call for immediate measures in view of rising trade deficit

Growth stands low at 2% month-on-month following lifting of global restrictions

Expert says growth led by vehicles below 1,000cc engine capacity

Decrease comes on back of external debt, other payments

Press govt to turn it into long-term solution to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

Blames arrogance of top bureaucrats, inhuman treatment of subordinates

Rupee stayed unchanged against the US dollar at Rs178.63

Bank advances to small businesses rose to Rs524 billion

Price of 9mm round has also been fixed at Rs80

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink agreements covering May 2020 to Dec 2021 period

ICCI president invites UK businessmen to explore joint venture avenues

Analyst says previous schemes failed because govt did not consider FBR fears

Crude surged close to $120 in early hours

Will discuss FY23 budget, impact of deviation from prudent economic policies

IT ministry official refutes claim, saying he attended meeting from start till end

Stand at 4.36m tons against 4.57m tons in same month of last year

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

At Rs177.83 in the inter-bank market on Thursday

Malik urged the world, especially the US and EU, to extend huge financial assistance to Afghanistan

Inflation hits a 30-year high of 5.1% in January

Says it was releasing harmful pollutants without any mitigation measures

Bajwa highlights PTA always supports introduction of new technologies and improvement in services

Deficit at record high in January owing to surge in imports, slowdown in remittances

Conflict exacerbates concerns about disruptions to global energy supply

Allegedly buys 0.2m shares after learning about company’s better financial position

Fine slapped due to violation of AML laws

Rupee weakens compared with Wednesday’s close of Rs176.16

All reservations of PPMA to be addressed on a priority basis

Output of big industries for Jul-Dec FY22 calculated with new base year of 2015-16

Rise in sales, drop in finance cost fuel jump

Consumers will receive relief of Rs3b in March electricity bills

China, US turn out to be top investors in Pakistan

Deal could return more than 1 million bpd of Tehran’s oil to market

Domestically produced or assembled cars are gaining popularity

Say it will impact all sectors of economy

Increase comes due to jump in international steel rates

Move will help collect Rs292 billion from consumers, reduce circular debt