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US retains top spot in Pakistani exports
Followed by China, UK, UAE, Germany, Holland
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Pakistan, ADB ink $1.2b loan deals
Open choked financing pipelines, revitalise financial landscape
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ECC questions DRAP over pricing policies
Proposal to increase prices of 262 medicines prompts call for review of drug pricing methodology
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PSX tumbles on pre-election fears
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 2,371.64 points, settles at 62,833.03
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Rupee hits seven-week high
Uptick in foreign currency supply propels currency to Rs283; stable demand maintains winning streak
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SSGC seeks hike amid Rs47b shortfall
Additional increase draws criticism from industries
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IMF urges constitutional amendment for fiscal discipline
IMF recommends changes to curb govt’s grant authority, advocates special audit of past decade
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$6.4b in loans received in 5 months
Country hopes for surge in disbursement soon on back of ‘bullet borrowing’
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Minister pushes for soybean cultivation
Says short growth duration could be profitable for farmers
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Current account sees November surplus
Export growth, import management lead to positive shift, FDI inflows increase by 7%
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Rupee appreciates further
Stands at 283.21/$ as remittances via exchange firms rise 15%
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PSX sharply lower on institutional profit-taking
KSE-100 index dives 925.35 points, settles at 65,204.68
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Textile sector faces worrying decline
November 2023 records another 3.45% drop in export revenues
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Industrialists demand 2-year economic policy
After two months of consecutive growth, LSMI output experienced a 4.08% decline in October on a YoY basis
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‘US investment terms beneficial’
Top official says Pakistan must provide good environment to woo businesses
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Pakistan records $9m current account surplus in Nov
SBP says CAD dropped 64% or $1.6b in first five months of FY24
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Privatising successfully – the case of Czech Republic
Non-standard methods, experiments of privatisation may be good for Pakistan
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The dream of 200% growth in textile exports
Pakistan’s export profile is not only limited in size but also lacks diversity
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Shariah-compliant counter at PSX
Liquidity available with investors can be used for benefit of economy
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Achieving $50b export target in five years
Exports need to grow 10% a year, radically different trade policy should be adopted
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Rupee stability brings early optimism
However, broader population is yet to feel relief, regain purchasing power
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The unfazed spirit of Pakistan’s enterprising dreamers
Despite an unstable market, young Pakistani entrepreneurs are willing to invest in startups and fulfill market demands
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Cabinet explores intl best practices
Members propose engagement with legal experts to ensure secure investment climate
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SIFC key to economic stability, says IT minister
Umar highlights council’s role in digital transformation, attracting FDI, ensuring prompt decision-making
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Despite reduction, oil prices still higher
Businessmen ask govt to ensure benefits of lower fuel prices reach common man
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Stocks little changed in roller-coaster ride
KSE-100 index dips 94 points, or 0.14% WoW, settles at 66,130
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Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC acquires stake for $3.6b
Deepens chemicals expansion with majority share in Fertiglobe
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Minister explores tech collaboration in China tour
Ejaz discusses transfer of Chinese technology to Pakistan’s SEZs
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PC board approves rules to accelerate PIA privatisation
Under new rules, state assets can be sold to foreign nations via direct negotiations
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Global brands eye Pakistan’s market at international expo
Foreign delegations from Iran, Indonesia, China, and more actively tap into opportunities at ICPF in Karachi
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Activision to pay $50m to settle lawsuit
Sues 'Call of Duty' maker over allegations that it routinely underpaid and failed to promote female employees
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Investment in govt debt hits record
Banks inject 92% of deposits into T-bills and PIBs, leaving little for private sector
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Pakistan, Japan launch ambitious project to boost ICT exports
MoITT partners with JICA to position ICT sector on global stage
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Shell to sell Schwedt stake to UK’s Prax
Shell restarted efforts to sell the stake earlier this year after the German government put the local units of Rosneft
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Sindh digitises all land record, offers online services
New system will secure land ownership record, prevent manipulation
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IEA predicts record global coal demand in 2023
Surge driven by China and India despite decline in EU, US
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Bulls snatch control as stocks rally
KSE-100 index climbs 679.83 points, settles at 66,130.02
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Robust agri-sector to help meet GDP target
SBP governor says they are on track to achieve agricultural credit goal
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Brent oil turns positive after falling over $1
Drop comes as manufacturing survey shows third month of declines in new orders
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SPI inches down, but still elevated
Despite minor dip of 0.06%, inflation surged by 43.16% compared to same time last year
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Govt resolves disputes with KE
ECC okays deals, sending positive signals to Saudi investors, Shanghai Electric
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Rupee gets support from rise in forex reserves
Currency touches new six-week high at 283.26 vs dollar
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PTCL’s Rs108b deal to reshape industry
Strategic synergies, challenges come to light as PTCL acquires Telenor Pakistan
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Alvi warns against deceptive practices
Directs SECP to meet needs for disaster risk financing in case of calamity
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Over Rs13 per litre cut in petrol price likely
Projection based on global oil price fall, rupee strengthening
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IMF wants increase in tax on salaried class
Proposal aimed at doubling tax collection from business individuals, salaried persons
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Stocks rebound on Telenor’s acquisition deal
KSE-100 index rises 170.03 points, settles at 65,450.19
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Investment-friendly visa facility launched
SIFC body reviews progress on policy initiatives, key projects
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Foreign inflows propel rupee to Rs283.5 vs dollar
Gold prices also surge to almost a week high at Rs218,300 per tola
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Minister vows to follow population agenda
Says PIDE-UNFPA collaboration will address demographic dynamics, unpaid work challenges