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Also warns of headwinds as not enough vaccines are reaching emerging economies

Lobbies warn Sugar Factories Amendment Act 2021 will damage economy

Says entire energy supply chain may be disrupted due to unavailability of Oil Pier-1

Top officials agree to promote public-private partnerships to battle climate change

EDB official briefs NA panel on new entries in auto sector

High reading suggests exports are at risk of losing competitiveness

Authority has collected Rs4.17tr during July-May period of outgoing fiscal year

MSCI’s index of world stocks mark longest monthly rising streak since Aug 2020

Benchmark KSE-100 index skyrockets 770.05 points to close at 47,896.34

Both contracts on track for second monthly gain

By revising IGCEP and making schedule adjustments for projects, it can play constructive role

With Covid-19, IMF says poverty rate in Pakistan is predicted to increase to 40%

To develop at fast pace, competent human capital and effective governance structure are essential

Remittances may not continue to grow at same pace in next fiscal year

Report identifies five sectors hampering overall development

Farmers emphasise on improving practices and agriculture landscape

CEO says slow pace of vaccinations could hurt recovery prospects

Says there is huge disconnect between what manufacturers say and what airlines decide

Business community demands reduction in policy rate to 3%

Posts record high volumes in two successive sessions on back of positive developments

Move may trigger another oil crisis as refineries forced to cut production

Projects GDP higher than govt’s estimate for FY21 on back of booming LSM sector

Traders say it will provide level playing field to importers, industry

China’s Challenge Group signed an accord with the Gilgit-Baltistan government

LCCI official demands govt support

Proposed budget far less than funds needed to finance Rs1.6-tr portfolio

Says voltage violations and low voltage profile remain key issues

Budget raised amid concerns over growing size of unfunded schemes

Flagship energy project will enhance bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbon sector

Minister assures businessmen of full support to increase exports

Punjab minister says use of technology being ensured to enhance farm productivity

Benchmark index rises 335.54 points to close at 47,126.29

Also seek marked reduction in turnover tax

Hints at maintaining rate at current level in its next monetary policy statement

Board chairperson says Aqeel is facing corruption allegations; forensic audit will be conducted

Government appoints fifth finance secretary in past around three years

Benchmark index rises 335.54 points to close at 47,126.29

PSDP has been increased from Rs650 billion to Rs900, says planning minister

Brent, WTI on track to post weekly gains of 5% and 6% respectively

Announcement in line with market expectations

Telenor and Jazz pay second instalment of license renewal fee

Business community offers help

Rupee weakens against dollar

Some expect appointment of new finance minister to impact politico-economic landscape

Says levies spark inflationary pressure, discourage consumers

Company lodges protest with Petroleum Division over not being taken on board

IFC report says Pakistan’s untapped potential can be realised through key policy actions

Tarin supports proposal to give subsidised energy to five export sectors

Trading volumes soar to fresh peak at PSX

Benchmark KSE-100 index slips 21.56 points to close at 46,790.75