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For exporters: FCCI to set up special cell
Familiarise exporters with recently introduced Registered Exporter System
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SBP issues updated forex manual
The last such version of the manual was issued in May 2016
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PSO to get only Rs5b against Rs295b debt pile
Wants immediate release of Rs105b to clear its current bills
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Petroleum ministry takes notice of LPG shortage
Seeks immediate report from managing director of SSGC LPG
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NEC approves Rs2.5tr for development outlay
However, it does not approve $10.4b current account deficit target
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Sachal's wind power project starts production
Will supply 49.5MW of electricity to national grid for 20 years
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Pizza Hut set to open 75 new outlets in Pakistan
American fast food giant and local partner set to invest over $3 million in the next 5 years
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Mango exporters going online to access US, Dubai markets
Last year, a Pakistani firm booked and shipped mangoes in association with US airline
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PSX extends trading time ahead of MSCI upgrade
Passive foreign funds are expected to return to the market
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Are cigarette prices in Pakistan among the lowest?
Expert calls for efforts to reduce demand for illicit cigarettes
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Week-On-Week: SPI rises 0.06%
During the week, average prices of 15 items rose in a selected basket of goods
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Market watch: Bourse ends dismal week down as profit-taking continues
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 214.57 points
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Fitch says Pakistan’s external finance pressures manageable
Believes country is unlikely to face difficulties in short run
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Two LPG vessels turned away, shortage feared
Ships were carrying 11,900 tons of imported gas
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Pakistan’s growing GDP attracting Turkish companies
Though deterred by distance, Turkish official believes opportunities do exist
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Public’s general well-being priority as always: Dar
Says upcoming budget being prepared after consultations.
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SBP’s reserves continue to fall, amount to $15.9b
Last week, the decrease in reserves was attributed to external debt servicing
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Jazz plans to add advanced mobile internet
Telecom giant’s $295m bid for a new 4G spectrum is subject to PTA approval
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Pakistanis, on average, earn $1,629 a year
Govt fails to achieve investment and savings targets set for the outgoing fiscal year
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Railways needs $35 billion for complete uplift, says minister
Khawaja Saad Rafique states CPEC investment of $10 billion will not be enough
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Hyundai partners with local player to set up assembly plant
Al-Haj Group will produce different truck variants and luxury buses as CPEC projects gain speed
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Fisheries Development: Sindh govt supports sector
Malkani said that steps have been taken for the development of fisheries
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls below 51,000 as selling persists
Benchmark index records a decline of 554.81 points to end at 50,956.60
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Provinces say centre has no right to decide on LNG imports
Stress all such matters should be brought before CCI, instead of ECC, for their input
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Government plans to add 41,000MW through hydropower by 2030
Parliamentary secretary says projects will be completed under CPEC
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Transporters’ strike ends after causing Rs250b loss
15-20 ships left port without lifting cargo, exporters lose overseas customers
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Uzbekistan, Mexico: Envoys urge exploring markets
Vowed to introduce Pakistani products, particularly Basmati rice and mangoes in the two countries
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Experts divided as Pakistan’s current account deficit balloons 205%
While worrying, some say it is being led by investment and not consumption
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Punjab proposes removal of luxury tax on imported vehicles
Says rate should be brought at par with those in other provinces
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Power production has hit new peak, but load-shedding continues
Ministry states generation has touched 17,720MW, eclipsing the record hit last Ramazan
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Pakistan is now a $300-billion economy
Services and agriculture sector help country post highest growth in a decade
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Development splurge ahead of 2018 polls
Centre, provinces plan to spend Rs2.1trn next fiscal
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Market watch: KSE-100 continues to fall as investors book profit
PSX's benchmark index records a decline of 301.78 points to end at 51,511.41
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UK unemployment dips to lowest rate since 1975
In the first three months of the year, 1.54 million people were recorded as unemployed
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Calling super tax unfair, OICCI demands its withdrawal
Request comes as economic managers plan to extend the levy into third fiscal year
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After 4 months, govt withdraws some incentives from textile package
Imposes duties on import of cotton; also increases export quota of fertiliser
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Here's how much NBP's president earns a year
Shareholders approve 36% increase in gross salary, but Ahmad voluntarily surrenders perks
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Govt plans to stop using furnace oil, diesel in power production
Will run electricity plants on cheaper sources like coal and RLNG
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Netherlands’ expert mission to assist chemical industry
Will study how to make improvement, adopt global standards
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Finance minister Dar says 6% GDP growth possible
Govt now focusing on measures to improve people’s lives, per capita income
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Pakistan set to overcome energy crisis in six months: Abbasi
Says govt will increase LNG import to meet rising demand
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ABAD fears abolition of fixed tax
Cautions it will discourage industry, encourage corruption
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PSO set to offer branchless banking services
Availability of nationwide network, round-the-clock cash seen as positives for the move.
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Transporters’ strike: LCCI asks SC to take suo motu notice
He pointed out that the country was already facing huge challenges such as decline in exports
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Market watch: KSE-100 succumbs to profit-taking as MSCI euphoria settles
Benchmark index decreases 574.68 points or 1.1% on Tuesday
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As transporters’ strike continues, economy suffers
Businesses bearing losses of billions due to curbs on movement of heavy vehicles
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Tariffs for solar, wind power projects set to fall further
NEPRA will hold competitive bidding among project sponsors for determining the tariff

















































