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PM unveils amnesty scheme for construction sector

Imran says industries connected to construction will continue to function even during lockdown

Trade deficit contracts 26.5% during Jul-Mar FY20

Exports fall 8.5% in March as global trade slows down

Agri sector neglected despite its growing importance

Stimulus package worth billions announced to protect industries only

Pakistan's economy to grow 2.6% this year: ADB

Cites low demand, stagnation in cotton output as reasons behind low growth

World Bank sees Pakistan’s economic growth sliding to 1%

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Crude oil rises above $32 on hopes of output cut deal

OPEC, allies working on production cut equivalent to 10% of global supply. PHOTO: REUTERS

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OPEC, allies working on production cut equivalent to 10% of global supply

Oil jumps on hopes for end to Saudi Arabia-Russia price war

Rumours China will speed up its crude purchases lend further support

Oil falls to $25 as oversupply fears mount with US inventory rise

Slide in demand due to coronavirus outbreak has hammered market

Global equities rebound from virus-fuelled losses

Traders, however, are on tenterhooks before US jobless claims data

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Domestic cement sales fall 16.7% in March

Exports grow at slow pace owing to worldwide spread of coronavirus

Chemical importers look for relief due to financial crisis

Association official says they are facing liquidity crunch due to lockdown

Punjab approves scheme to fund start-ups

Young entrepreneurs feel mark-up rates will be the key for those who already have access to bank loans

Coronavirus forecast to render 18.5m jobless in Pakistan

Ministry says economy to sustain Rs2.5tr losses due to ‘severe shocks from coronavirus outbreak’

Market watch: KSE-100 continues upward ride, crosses 31,000 points

Benchmark index rises 2.73% to settle at 31,621.79

Pakistan's debt management structure to undergo drastic changes

Move mandatory for availing $500 million loan from World Bank

In Pakistan, economists press for policy easing amid COVID-19 crisis

Suggest increase in spending on health sector to tackle slowdown caused by COVID-19

Govt moves to take over second LNG terminal’s assets

Petroleum Division submits plan with CCoE after PGPC moved LCIA challenging termination of agreement

PSX seeks investment from state units

Private-sector insurance firms, pension funds already investing in bourse: PSX MD Farrukh H Khan

Moody’s cuts Pakistan’s growth forecast to 2-2.5%

Moody's says revision in Pakistan's GDP projection reflects impact of coronavirus pandemic

Cabinet decision: Industries Division to frame Pakistan's EV policy

Committee formed to finalise draft of policy within 60 days

In Pakistan, textile mills demand suspending loan repayment amid pandemic fears

APTMA asks govt to come up with a clear SOP for resuming industrial production and protection of jobs