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Are paper ballots still necessary today?
About 2,070 tonnes of paper will be used to print 250m ballot papers from 49,600 trees
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IMF warns of risks to economy despite stabilisation
Says risks have emerged to debt sustainability, ability to pay back IMF loans
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FBR overhaul row may end soon
Prospects of sending summary for cabinet’s approval suddenly increase
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Akhtar projects better GDP growth
Expects economy to expand 2-2.5% in FY24, FBR to collect Rs10tr in taxes
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Chinese team takes part in engineering fair
Show features seminars, workshops highlighting latest technologies, innovations in engineering, healthcare
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Hard work needed to boost trade: Turkiye CG
Promoting bilateral trade while exploring further opportunities of partnership
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IT remittances set to surge 20-25% by year-end
Govt initiatives for freelancers to boost IT remittances to over $600m mark
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Bourse remains depressed over border tensions
KSE-100 index loses 1,355 points, or 2.1% WoW, settles at 63,282
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Rwanda eyes enhanced trade, investment ties
LCCI stresses readiness to meet import needs with high-quality Pakistani products
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PBF urges use of AI for agricultural growth
Pakistan’s per-acre yield is behind global average due to limited access to modern machinery digital support services
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Govt plans to launch digital rewards
IT ministry makes recommendations; initiative to promote cashless economy
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Finance minister, IRS at stalemate over FBR overhaul
Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution
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Pakistan, Kuwait to set up $1b fund
Fund will be spent on exploration of metals and minerals in Pakistan
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Textile exports dip 5% in H1 of FY24
Sector faces challenges in reaching govt’s ambitious $25 billion export goal
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Rupee soars to 12-month high
Closes at Rs279.90/$ on signing of $3b UAE investment agreement
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Industries ramp up imports of plants, machinery
Imports of capital goods rise 11% to $3.6b in Jul-Dec 2023
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Thin gains at PSX as Pak-Iran tensions ease
KSE-100 index rises 79.83 points, settles at 63,282.23
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Inflation hits 8-month high at 44.64%
Despite tight monetary policy, SBP faces inflation challenges
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Pakistan’s economy: what to expect for 2024
If external factors remain favourable, country will be able to achieve modest growth
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KE granted 20-year renewal by NEPRA
License extension recognises company’s performance
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Talks with IMF to begin soon
They will lead to uninterrupted flow of loans
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Finance minister condemns FBR’s resistance to overhaul
Announces to retain her position as chairperson of publicly listed company
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Forex reserves dip $127m to $8.03b
SBP’s foreign currency reserves stood at $8,027.4 million, marking $127 million decline compared to previous week
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Trade with Central Asia comes to a halt
PAJCCI president demands authorities concerned to resolve blockade issue as Pak-Afghan trade ties at risk
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Pak Suzuki agrees to 50% increase in buyback price
Will purchase stock from general public at Rs609 per share
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Pakistan, Dubai ink $3b investment pact at Davos
Deepen cooperation across railways, economic zones, and infrastructure
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Shares extend bear-run amid Pak-Iran row
KSE-100 index drops 364.93 points, settles at 63,202.40
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Billions in money laundering uncovered
Customs officials face violence, threats as scam involving 12 importers surfaces
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Rupee closes below Rs280/$ after a year
OGRA announces decrease of 7.81% in RLNG price effective retrospectively from Jan 1, 2024
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World Bank offers help to investors
Seeks to encourage private sector participation in management of DISCOs
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Empowering the world: Dr Amjad Saqib's vision to eradicate global poverty through microfinance
Award-winning philanthropist Dr Amjad Saqib explores how microfinance can transform lives and communities globally
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Senate opposes FBR overhaul before elections
Summons interim ministers of law, finance to justify new legislation
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Historic multimodal TIR shipment cleared
Positions Pakistan as potential key player in regional transit hub
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CA surplus hits six-month high
Reaches $397m in Dec, as imports reduced to $4.09b, remittances reached $2.38b
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Pakistan procures 2nd LNG cargo from Azerbaijan
It will arrive in February to meet country’s growing energy needs
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Shipping firms take flak for ‘overcharging’
KPT chief seeks details of companies’ licences, registration, agreement
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Oil prices drop 1% on China slowdown
China’s economy in the fourth quarter expanded by 5.2% YoY
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PSX bearish over geopolitical concerns
KSE-100 index drops 170.13 points, settles at 63,567.34
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Rupee hits 11-week high against US dollar
Positive economic developments propel rupee to close at Rs280.10/$
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Govt allocates Rs30b to ease PSO debt crisis
Sources say Rs5b released, Rs25b more to be released this week
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IT exports rise on fair policies
Exports reach $303m in Dec, higher than 12-month average of $222m
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Pakistan receives $700m tranche from IMF as UAE rolls over $2b loan
SBP confirms UAE has rolled over two $1b deposits, which were maturing soon
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SIFC steps in to end differences over gas price hike
Asks PBS to reconcile data, report actual price situation in next meeting
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PFVA urges R&D for fruits, vegetables
Significance of research, development, diverse varieties, improved quality of vegetables, fruits
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Deadlines on PIA sell-off end
Govt yet to decide process of selling airliner, fails to acquire statutory audit
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DAP fertiliser sales surge 31%, urea stagnates
Brokerage house reveals offtake trends, highlighting divergence in fertiliser preferences
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Rupee halts two-week winning streak
Edges down Rs0.01 to close at 280.25/$ amid global uncertainties, balanced market dynamics
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Hubco in talks to buy stake in Thar coalmine
Separately, KAPCO plans to acquire 49.5MW wind power project in Sindh
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PSX dips below 64,000
KSE-100 index falls 531.91 points, settles at 63,737.46
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Chinese automakers build shipping fleets
Embrace car export boom by operating own vehicle carriers