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Under new policy, it is likely to abolish deemed duty collected by refineries

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs155.45 in the inter-bank market

Announcement in line with market expectations

Prices fell 7% on Thursday as several large European economies re-imposed lockdowns

Move aimed at meeting IMF conditions to revive loan programme

Benchmark index advances 177.22 points to settle at 44,901.31

Lodges complaint with prime minister against changes in central bank law

PM aide stresses need for connecting Pakistan’s geo-strategic location with geo-economics

Calls on govts to provide alternative forms of support and stimulus for aviation sector

Increasing reliance on loans comes in bid to maintain foreign exchange reserves

Currency recovers Re1 against dollar in single day to Rs155.74

Textile industry faces scarcity of yarn, cotton and gas

Investment dropped as investors were undecided about fresh plans amid Covid-19

Special aide stresses need to focus on advanced technology to promote industrialisation

500,000 more doses of Sinopharm vaccines reach country from China

Benchmark index declines 1.6% to settle at 44,724.09

Covid-19 pandemic clouds prospects for demand recovery

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Payments to be halted in wake of probe into excess profits of IPPs

Industry stakeholders hint at inevitable price hike for consumers

Company looks to trim costs, invest more in research capabilities

Aims to more than double deliveries of electric vehicles to one million this year

Raises prospects of overall economic growth of more than 2.5% this year

Trend suggests gradual return of imbalances in foreign trade

Stress heavy taxes threaten country’s textile exports

Islamabad says candidates for post of member finance did not meet eligibility criteria

Expert says Pakistani businessmen can make huge profits

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs156.7 in the inter-bank market

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has advised all banks to develop digital portals for end-to-end digitalisation

Brent was down $1.10, or 1.6%, to $67.78 a barrel

Several European states have paused use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine due to worries over side effects

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 593.25 points to settle at 45,450.31

Under first phase of reforms, subsidy for 8m consumers will come to end

Advises business community to strive for value addition

Rise comes on back of growth in imports due to reopening of global economies

It is aimed at curtailing losses, improving recoveries over three-year period

Closes at 156.99 against dollar on back of higher foreign currency inflows

Seeks cabinet’s approval for extension in additional charge of chairman

FCCI chief stresses need for improving industry-academia linkages

The transport project will ensure better services for passengers

NPMC reviewed the price trends of essential commodities, especially wheat flour, sugar, tomato, vegetable ghee

Oil prices slipped on Monday after Brent hit $70 a barrel

Petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for the next two weeks

Germany, France plan to suspend AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccinations, deepening concerns about economic recovery

Benchmark index advances 90.47 points to settle at 44,857.06

Foremost condition for poverty alleviation is sustained economic growth

Critics will argue autonomous SBP cannot help in achieving economic growth

Rise in PIB yield, Consumer Price Index point to higher inflation scenario

Experts estimate annual global revenue loss of $200b as result of abuse of tax havens

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