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Agreement will help promote economic cooperation

90% petroleum products imported, with only 10% production taking place domestically

With the latest surge, PKR cumulatively regained almost 6% or Rs17.30 in the past 15 working days to date

Of this, Rs858.6m to be used on counter-terrorism initiatives

Stresses to establish robust regulatory framework to combat artificial price hikes in food items

Roche MD says people with rare diseases often find themselves outside of healthcare system

Explores full privatisation, management transfer as solutions to sector’s woes

Gains momentum in wake of improved foreign currency supplies

Steel producers seek review of surging energy tariffs to save industry from collapse

Move allows resumption of fuel supply to vessels after four-year hiatus

Expresses zero-tolerance policy towards hoarding and profiteering

PM assures global firms of fulfilling IMF commitment

Caretakers’ groundwork for addressing challenges will help incoming govt

Policies are conservative that do not consider sustainability aspects of forests, ecosystem

In addition to meeting energy needs, biogas has other benefits as well that can boost both rural and urban economy

In Pakistan, problems in one sector can lead to circular debt in another

It will equip rural areas with resources for improved living standards, growth

NBP highlights agricultural potential, investment opportunities at China-Arab Expo

Ministry proposes special tariffs, moratorium on loan payments to SIFC

Businessmen ask for halt to sales tax collection, reduced tax on electricity

13th ministerial meeting of WTO is scheduled for February 26-29

Besides LESCO, PDM govt appointed MPs’ relatives on two other DISCOs

The bloc posted record bilateral trade with China last year, but it is “very unbalanced”

Over 450 local companies have adopted Abhi’s products

KSE-100 index gains 668 points, closes at 46,421

To focus on strategies and initiatives to foster export-led growth

Foreign minister highlights resilience of country’s market in the face of challenges

British economist says status quo is untenable, harmful to Pakistan

Caretaker finance minister says listing will foster credit market’s growth

Envoy says expansion of border markets, barter trade mechanism will bolster bilateral ties

Akhtar assures PBC of reducing power tariffs, establishing independent tax policy unit

New quarterly adjustments will add burden of Rs135.5 billion on consumers

With currency gains, inflation and petroleum prices may come down

Food, oil price surge fuels inflation in week ended Sept 21

Experts say substantial percentage of those leaving possess tech expertise

Says working groups on infrastructure to meet soon

Revelations emerge at public hearing sparking concerns over quality, transparency

Underlines the need for developing strong coordination between federal and provincial governments

Says move will undermine negotiations with EU for GSP Plus scheme

Minister says even operating at full capacity, two LNG terminals are insufficient

Offers cash reward, higher TT charges to banks and exchange firms

Taking steps to set up 5,000 e-working centres for freelancers

Stands at 292.78/$, gaining almost 5% in the past 12 consecutive days

No reason cited for increase in foreign currency assets

Commerce minister urges people holding dollars to release them into the open market

Registered new species under second phase of China-Pakistan FTA

Stakeholders urge inclusion of rice as product in all FTAs

Aims to meet financial needs of underserved population

Govt only concerned about circular debt, focuses less on habitual defaulters

ADB report predicts fourth lowest growth rate among 46 regional economies