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Benchmark index falls 531.23 points to settle at 43,691.68

OECD says pandemic-hit global economy is set to rebound with 5.6% growth this year

Umar says strong IT infrastructure will help economy

US treasury secretary says Covid-19 has had “extremely unfair” impact on women income, jobs

Textile body says unavailability of yarn, fluctuations in exchange rate affecting sector

Company plans to launch hybrid versions of its cars this year

Share prices fall for fifth successive session amid tech-led selloff

Considers proposal to allow interim increase of 6.5% on sale of petroleum products

Central bank governor appreciates role played by women in shaping economy, society

Holds meeting to review progress on Agriculture Transformation Plan

Executes agreements in joint venture with employees of Italian company

Earlier, prices jumped to above $70 per barrel for first time since start of pandemic

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs157.07 in the inter-bank market

The main road passes through Nana Sahib, Gumbaz, and Shah Wali Landi Mirkhan and terminates at Chamalang coal mines

Central bank’s core objective will be domestic price stability but without accountability

Prices rose on expectations of economic recovery after US Senate approved $1.9tr stimulus package

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 828.15 points to settle at 44,222.91

PSX CEO says bourse provides equal opportunities, women do not opt for career in market

Most banks fail to reach out to microenterprises run by women, offer credit facility

Pilot projects can be launched in northern areas such as G-B, Chitral

Experts call for helping women understand use of technology, overcome social hurdles

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 786.29 points to settle at 45,051.06

Prices climbed after US Senate passed $1.9tr stimulus package, attack on Saudi oil industry

Vehicles will need both charging infrastructure, greater electric-grid capacity

Budget carrier plans to launch air taxi, drone delivery service

Both sides suspend tit-for-tat trade tariffs in longstanding aircraft dispute

Greensill faces mounting questions over its opaque and complex accounting methods

Volumes remained subdued amid political unrest due to Senate elections

Aims to use funds to pay back previous loans, finance budget expenditures

Experts urge government to protect rights of workers

Reveals surge in revenue due to disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Claim hike will place additional burden on agriculture sector

Reveals surge in revenue due to disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Ministry said it saw month-on-month inflation slowing to 0.5%-0.6% by end of March

Imports aimed at bridging fuel deficit in the economy

Calls for abolishing 7% additional customs duty on import of spare parts

Maritime affairs minister announces formation of committee to resolve port issues

Th reaten to challenge govt move in high court

It is believed that installation of the track and trace system in the specified sectors will be a game changer

Govt set to introduce Income Tax Amendment Bill in NA next week to meet IMF conditions

IMF-backed report reviews 84 commercial state-owned enterprises

Cabinet body endorses proposal of conducting independent assessment for better rates

Govt has already allocated Rs3b for Ramazan package in FY21 budget

Amount will help clear pending subsidy claims of power sector in FY21

Surging inflation, stagnant income adversely affecting common man

Higher sales, lower finance cost support increase in earnings

Businessmen demand inclusion of export goods in WeBOC system

Decline in line with trend seen in world markets

Increase comes due to official inflows of government

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs157.15 in the inter-bank market