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Signs US economy’s rebound could be stalling in absence of fiscal stimulus also weigh

Amazon says it will create further 7,000 permanent jobs in 2020

Experts for adopting integrated management techniques to tackle insect

Benchmark KSE-100 index advances 353.26 points to settle at 42,188.11

Sluggish economic recovery from Covid-19 pandemic dent sentiments

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

ECC also approves $142m cost to close down Roosevelt Hotel in New York

Agreement signed between FDE, FBR

Qatar is a big market for agricultural products because its imports comprise mainly of agricultural goods

The investment by the shareholders will further strengthen the bank’s capital position

he FBR would educate and train 220,000 students and 7,500 teachers through taxation syllabus

The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs165.6

Industrialists suggest collection be utilised for stalled projects

It will enhance yield per acre, give reward to farmers for hard work

Envoy says embassy encouraging investors to invest in auto parts sector

In the meantime, quality control authority should be strengthened, say members

NA panel sees lack of substance in revenue authority’s reforms agenda

FPCCI chief says no benefit of economic stability that comes at cost of industrial growth

DGTO warns of punitive action against office-bearers of so-called chamber

Decides to privatise steel mill through wholly owned subsidiary

Benchmark KSE-100 index advances 457.59 points to settle at 41,834.85

US crude stocks fall by 6.4m barrels, manufacturing activity expands

Covid-19 pandemic, preceded by the Saudi-Russia oil price war, brought unprecedented challenges

Omar Ayub Khan apprises Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki on investment-friendly policies

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Regulatory body heard arguments of stakeholders in public hearing

Envoy-designate says Pakistan hardly exports any product to Ethiopia

Abdul Razzak Dawood says rate fixed at $6.5 per mmbtu for gas throughout

Commodity price may rise further if Hurricane Laura continues to batter US

Minister for food security urges private sector to provide quality agricultural inputs

Envoy shows interest in importing mangoes, rice, fish and textile from Pakistan

Lowest level in three months comes on back of fall in prices of perishable items

Bourse surges as Imran Khan-led govt successfully tackle challenges posed by Covid-19

Early restoration of IMF programme may help Pakistan consolidate gains

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 266.33 points to settle at 41,377.26

US dollar falls to lowest level in over two years against basket of currencies

No employees will be furloughed

Envoy-designate stresses export diversification to gain better access

Will take up proposals for investment by public sector entities in non-govt securities

Restaurants suffer losses worth billions of rupees due to negligence of authorities

Currency gains Rs1.20 to stand at Rs166.23 against US dollar in inter-bank market

Collection drops 2% during the month, highlights challenge to revenue board

Revises rates by up to 90bps in line with hike in returns from related products

Drug-maker says sector in crisis as 50,000 workers have lost their jobs

Move aimed at stemming colossal annual losses of over Rs700 billion

People are already facing high food inflation and need some reprieve, says Imran Khan

Commends govt policies to facilitate businesses; present their proposals

Benchmark index rises 54.71 points to settle at 41,110.93

Brent crude set to close August with fifth successive monthly price rise

MGM was forced to close all of its casinos