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Cause acute shortages with harvest reaching barely 10,000 tonnes

SBP cites no reason for increase in reserves

Successful women from different sectors will take part in podcast

Low availability of external financing is govt’s weakest point in Pak-IMF talks

US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.64

Agrees on need to have uniform gas prices for all fertiliser plants

Akhtar says plan prepared to tackle issues, enable PSX to raise green financing

He stressed that the food security ministry would provide all possible support to the industry

Currency loses Rs1.18, closes at Rs282.65 against dollar

Regulator chastises CPPA-G for ignoring cheaper coal-based power production

Experts say Shell faced challenges in Pakistan’s regulated oil market

The accolades include Best Use of Media, Small Budget Campaign, Best Brand Building, and Best Digital Campaign

Exports to US amounted to $1,376.125 million, a decrease of 17.04%

Touches new three-week low at Rs281.47 vs dollar

Aims to enhance Pakistan’s capacity to engage in international carbon market cooperation

Policy enables exporters to keep more foreign earnings in their accounts

Decline in fuel prices, better-performing rupee hasn't resulted in reduction of commodity prices or transport fares

Finance minister dubs interest payments as primary concern for fiscal stability

Decides to ensure registration of at least 1m non-filers of tax returns

Minister informs Chinese ambassador, highlights areas for collaboration

Minister justifies increase as being in the best interest of Pakistan

Via a dedicated branch in the UAE, the bank aims to provide personalised services to corporate clients beyond Pakistan

Cabinet okays Hajj package which is Rs100,000 less expensive than last year

Say it would lead to training of professionals, delivery of better services

Minister looks to draw up energy transition plan in cooperation with Copenhagen

KSE-100 index gains 539.09 points, settles at 51,482.93

Approves Rs2076.2 billion which includes allocation of Rs351 billion for development

Leaves policy rate unchanged but signals it has peaked out at current level

Report says involvement of military in economic matters threatens stability

For resource mobilisation, policymakers need to identify areas growing consistently

Six years down and there is still no viable, visible, and sustainable management of air quality in Punjab

Most important problem is very small amount of spectrum available with telcos

VSS and segregation of functions are insufficient to make airline profitable again

As costs of education rise, importance of investing in insurance becomes increasingly evident

Two partners concluded a free trade agreement in 2015, but left open what to do about data flows

Says Nov 1 increase threatens livelihood of 4.3 million consumers

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 212 points, settles at 50,944

Sources say third-party investment welcomed, but no decision-making role

Stress need for local vendors to tap into global market

PSO to extend credit facility of Rs500m to facilitate airline operations

It comes after successful coupon payments to investors

Experts believe policy rate hiking cycle has come to an end

Says tariff has been increased to cover whopping losses

Govt will address Saudi concerns by including international arbitration clause

Says regulatory framework in place for use in trade, investment transactions

Stakeholders express concerns about limited focus on IP

Currency cedes ground after fall in foreign exchange reserves

Stakeholders say items constitute $6m to $7m of Pakistan’s annual exports

Economists fear forecast may turn out higher

Rallies for a policy change to protect Pakistan’s telecom sector