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Benchmark KSE100 index drops 157.20 points to settle at 42,190.03

Envoy sees potential of trade expansion in many products

High-level body met to review food security situation post-floods

Currency inches up by 0.31% pinningmhopes on premier’smvisits to Saudi Arabia, China

KE consumers to enjoy relief of Rs7.8 billion due to reduction

Centre, Sindh will pitch rail project to China during this week’s JCC meeting

Eager to explore partnerships, joint ventures in the province

Appreciates 0.20% at Rs220.41 to a dollar in inter-bank dealings

Final decision to be based upon government’s notification

Benchmark KSE100 index gains 133.75 points to settle at 42,347.23

Project has taken extra measures to withstand natural calamities

Urge govt to ensure availability of essential medicine amid rise of dengue, malaria

Tax relief will help to boost furniture exports up to $1 billion

Power generation firm wants NEPRA to announce tariff for 5 years

Political differences, financial viability stalled previous deals

Policies, regulations are kept in limbo, often in name of consultation

It is no secret that the effects of climate change are becoming evident all around the world

Federal minister for IT says over 900,000 hacking incidents take place in country daily

Low telecom tariff has resulted in weak financials that limit growth, innovation

Islamabad will have to fast-track CPEC’s 2nd phase, redefine security framework

Conducts OMOs to stabilise rate of return on bank financing to govt

Vows to combat crimes of money laundering, terror financing

Experts say annual milk production of 65 billion litres could be higher

Bombay Dyeing among 10 entities facing penalties for misrepresenting financial statements

Used to calculate damages associated with emissions from burning fossil fuels etc

Probes short-lived stock rallies of firms following their debuts

Mars parliament’s approval of $195 billion inflation rescue package

Business forum vows to help boost investment cooperation

The yen rose as high as 144.50 per dollar on Friday

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 265 points to settle at 42,213

India’s recent curbs on rice exports provides Pakistan with opening

Biden said his aim would be to replenish stocks when US crude is around $70 a barrel

Treaty being used by energy companies to sue governments for regulatory changes

Stakeholders blame govt indifference for lacklustre business activities

Up to 80-90% of Russian oil will continue to flow outside the cap mechanism

Global rice inventories could fall to lowest in 5 years, say traders

Loan will help provide social protection, promote food security, support employment

Currency edges up in backdrop of ADB loan approval

Urges govt to rationalise prices in line with rise in raw material rates

US sanctions complicate imports as payments are in dollars

Says network of related charging infrastructure to be established

Need to enhance bilateral trade with France; trade volume well below the existing potential

Hopes of stronger Chinese demand, weakening US dollar

Aims to minimise direct interaction with tax collectors

Envoy encouraged businesspeople to explore avenues to improve relations

Asked to focus on Africa, ASEAN and other regions to promote trade, exports

30 manufacturers have been issued licenses to start manufacturing mobile devices

Total trade volume between the two countries in 2021 was $217 million

Says Sage Venture Group Ltd acquired controlling stake in IGCF, not in K-Electric

Date extended due to political change