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SriLankan Airlines has been struggling with a fall in tourism because of the Covid-19 pandemic

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 117.11 points to settle at 46,601.54

Hopes it would push up exports

The company stirred revolution by investing in a groundbreaking 50MW renewable energy project in Jhimpir, Sindh

On April 7, 2022, the rupee closed at an all-time low at Rs188.18

Analysts had also predicted a monthly rise of 5.8%

Russia-Ukraine war has caused acceleration of inflation that endangers past gains

Pakistan has vast uncultivated land where drought-resistant seeds can be used

Price outlook remains tilted to upside amid tight supply

Headline euro zone inflation hit a record high 7.5% last month, nearly four times the ECB’s target

Say political sovereignty is directly linked with economic development

Argues plant closure has dented LPG output, sent prices soaring

Receive applications for Rs409b financing from borrowers

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayments

Amount to $2.8 billion in March as inflows surge ahead of Eid

Govt will either raise price by Rs60.54 or enhance subsidy to maintain rate

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 318.93 points to settle at 46,484.43

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayments

Lend support to forex reserves, rupee

Asks newly formed govt to slash tax rate in upcoming budget

Brent crude was up $1.94, or 1.9%, to $106.58 a barrel by 11:03 AM

The SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market to defend the rupee

State Bank of Pakistan to formulate a policy that did not harm business and promoted industrial and trade activities

Envoy believes paddy shipments to Beijing will touch 1m tons this year

Resilience and Sustainability Trust aims to aid broader range of countries

Financing will ensure completion of energy projects

Firm raises Rs475m through IPO

Invests in vehicle manufacturing, optimistic about industry development in Pakistan

It comes with enhanced terms and conditions for coverage, quality of service

Call for promoting culture of voluntary tax compliance

EU is yet to agree any embargo on Russian oil

The consumer price index accelerated 1.2% last month, the biggest monthly gain since September 2005

Any willingness on the part of Riyadh and its allies to help the US has been eroded

Pakistan’s exports to China cross $67m in Jan-Feb 2022, up 23% year-on-year

Industry needs more financing for oil imports as prices surge in global market

MCCI official says it will help their businesses excel

Demand for the dollar stood higher compared to its supply in the wake of an expanding current account deficit

Claims it will facilitate farmers in wheat harvesting season

IMF researchers said that countries experienced larger declines of goods imports

Ratings agency expects oil price shock to push up current account deficit

Amendment likely to increase investor participation in GEM board companies

Ismail, who is likely to be PM’s aide on finance, criticises previous govt for providing subsidies on petroleum prices

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 262.30 points to settle at 46,407.26

Premier announces six-day work week for government offices; changes timings to 8am instead of 10am

Official says EU seeks alternatives to imports of oil, gas from Russia

World Bank forecasts Russia’s GDP to fall 11.2% due to sanctions

To boost exports, Pakistan can ship value-added textile, surgical items, sports goods and minerals

OPEC has resisted calls by the United States and the International Energy Agency to pump more crude

Putin has warned Europe it risks having gas supplies cut unless it pays in roubles

Stress need for taking businessmen’s input prior to budget finalisation