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SBP seminar highlights economic crisis faced by other emerging economies

Only 10% of Pakistan's total milk consumption is processed

Airbus says decision further escalates trade tensions between US and EU

Benchmark index rises 100 points but talks with IMF, inflation, coronavirus weigh on sentiment

WAPDA will spend Rs4.5b on development in project area

British firms wait for progress on ease of doing business, tax reduction

SAARC CCI calls for removing obstacles to promoting industries

Amount raised will be used to pay off some dues of energy firms

Says project implementation continues to be slow, well behind agreed work plans

Shipment clearance face delay due to painstakingly lengthy fumigation process, say traders

Release of third loan tranche hinges on new tax collection measures, electricity price hike

Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

Power Division says pace of increase in circular debt has reduced considerably

Growth in LSM will help create jobs if trend continues in coming months

Mmarket sentiment improves as factories in China starts to reopen and government eases its monetary policy

Also instructs to keep prices of 18 essential edible items under control

Punjab governor stresses steps being taken to create business-friendly environment

New carmakers have been given duty relief on import of auto parts

BMA Capital expects KSE-100 index to hit only 49,000 points by year-end

Rupee depreciation, new debt lead to nearly 50% increase in interest payments

Parliamentary secretary says current account deficit has reduced by 74%

Benchmark index decreases 212.18 points to close at 40,243.26

International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers

Investors think economic impact of the virus outbreak will not be as deep as feared

Investors bet economic impact of coronavirus will be short-lived

Currently, Pakistan’s exports are focused on traditional sectors like textile and surgical goods

Businesses do not believe in govt claims of economic improvement

Two sides extend review programme discussions for one more day

Increase in prices comes amid slowdown in bike sales

Central bank cites no reason for the increase in reserves

Decline in earnings driven by lower margins, high finance cost

They gather under special networking session during Erdogan’s visit

Trafigura CEO says consumers will benefit from competitive market

This is not in line with annual projections due to heavy shortfall in tax collection

Only a third of roughly $2 billion will actually be used for the cause

Benchmark index decreases 75.69 points to close at 40,455.44

Oil demand in China, world's second-largest crude consumer, has plunged because of travel restrictions and quarantines

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Adviser to PM on commerce, industries and investment sees enhanced cooperation between Pakistani, Turkish companies

Board statement shares complete details of eight PAF officers working on deputation in department

'PTI govt will fail like its predecessors if ‘correct economic decisions’ not taken'

This would also enable freelancers to expand their businesses

Government confiscated 320,000kgs of sugar on Sunday

Puts off proceedings on request of CPPA-G that is working on new cost mechanism

National airline reports loss of Rs38b in six months ended June 2019

Finance panel finds most of legal amendments in violation of constitution

FCCI president inaugurates web portal of Digital Faisalabad

Remittances increase as expatriate Pakistanis utilise legal channels

International Monetary Fund also proposes spending of Rs6.2tr on sustainable development goals in 10 years

Firdous says PTI govt will ensure stability in prices, quality and availability of food items at utility stores