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UN identifies 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements
Among businesses on the list are a range of large international companies, including Airbnb, Alstom, Booking.com
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OPEC says coronavirus to trim 2020 oil demand as it weighs deeper cut
Says output fell sharply in January as producers implemented a new supply-limiting pact
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PM lauds Coca-Cola İçecek’s investment in Pakistan
CCI GM Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Turkish envoy Mustafa Yurdakul meets PM Imran in Islamabad
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Turkish president to arrive in Islamabad today on crucial two-day visit
Erdogan’s trip comes against the backdrop of regional and international development, say observers
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Oil rises 2% as fall in new coronavirus cases eases fuel demand concerns
Investors hope fuel demand in world's second-largest oil consumer, China, may begin to recover from the epidemic
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Govt’s business-friendly policies attracting foreign investment: PM
Imran Khan lauds Pepsico ventures as well as its proposed future investment plans for Pakistan
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Market watch: Stocks extend rally as index surpasses 40,000-mark
Benchmark index increases 816.67 to close at 40,531.13
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Erdogan’s Pakistan visit ‘golden opportunity’ to boost trade ties
Turkish president’s visit to help boost bilateral trade volume, Pakistani businessmen say
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WATCH: Sheikh defends PTI govt's 'tough' economic decision on assembly floor
Special Advisor to PM Imran Khan, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh briefs National Assembly on Pakistan's economy situation
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Govt unlikely to achieve even revised, lower tax target: experts
May also be forced to withdraw sales tax exemptions on all but health-related items
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Combating money laundering: SECP proposes tweaks in company laws
Changes suggested in attempt to improve standards of transparency
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‘Poor country debt burdens worsening’
World Bank says ADB is pushing billions of dollars into fiscally challenging situation in Pakistan
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Car sales decline 48% year-on-year in Jan 2020
Contrary to historical trends, month-on-month sales edge down 2%
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Export Development Fund in revival phase
Secretariat created to set fund’s strategic direction; input sought from exporters
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Amid unemployment, more Pakistanis begin freelancing
Around 75% involved in exclusive freelancing
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Approval sought for weighted average gas price
It may reduce cost of imported gas for domestic consumers
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Appointment of CPEC Authority CEO ‘blocked’
Top officers in bureaucracy oppose appointment of Ghulam Dastgir Baloch as CEO
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European stocks reach record highs on hopes virus is peaking
Commodity prices recover from slowdown in Chinese consumption of raw metals, energy
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Govt okays Rs10b relief package to ‘counter rising inflation’
PM Imran also gives nod to lift a ban on sugar import to ensure supply while banning export of the commodity
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Market watch: Stocks bounce back into green zone
Benchmark index increases 417.76 points to close at 39,714.46
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Oil rises from 13-month low as new virus cases slow
Investors remain wary China's oil demand can take a further hit if coronavirus cannot be contained
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PM Imran given economic overview by neutral opinion
PM Imran listens to Haroon Akhtar as he crunches numbers on inflation, revenue and economy in general
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All year round: Zellbury to end sales, offer goods at affordable prices
CEO seeks to create loyal customer base through economies of scale
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Report clears 159 vehicles of tax evasion at Torkham
Probe came after DG intelligence pointed to goods smuggling into country
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More Pakistani businesses positive about future: survey
Country scores 144.6 points on Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Optimism Index
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Pakistan invites Canadian investors to bid for oil, gas blocks
Babar says 18 blocks will be offered in first phase of auction
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'Over 50 taxes can be abolished without harming exchequer'
Punjab minister insists move will not harm public exchequer
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PTI govt bans sugar export, rejects import proposal
Export stopped to maintain prices of the sweetener in domestic market
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SC asks why LNG is not being considered in cess
Adjourns hearing of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess case until today
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IMF not happy with FBR’s performance
Lays emphasis on achieving tax collection targets by increasing non-tax revenue
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Alibaba offers $2.86b in loans to firms hit by coronavirus outbreak
Half of the amount will be made available for firms in Hubei
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Oil slips on weaker Chinese demand, traders await OPEC+ cuts
Commodity has dropped over 20% from its peak in January after the spreading virus hit demand
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Market watch: Stocks hammered as index slips below 40,000
Benchmark index decreases 846.93 points to close at 39,296.70
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China inflation rises as coronavirus disrupts supply chains
Beijing had already been battling a slowing domestic economy before the new coronavirus emerged
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Pakistan to continue talks with IMF review team today
IMF delegation will be informed about the progress made on set targets
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Pakistan’s economy battling a host of challenges
Failure to boost tax collection, exports is pushing govt to continue to borrow
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Bancassurance sales – a critical view
SECP, SBP must work together to ensure collective surveillance of these sales
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Catch locust, earn money and save crop
Locusts can be controlled by community-based collection of insects and cash buyback
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Domino effect of Pakistan’s wheat crisis
Fiscal deficit and food inflation will rise; farmers will be hurt by imports
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Investment portfolio - to diversify or not!
Well-diversified portfolio will generate better risk-adjusted returns, protect from economic uncertainty
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China offers $43bn boost to firms fighting virus
The outbreak, which started in the central city of Wuhan, has brought large swathes of the country to a halt
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PM Imran vows to announce measures to reduce prices of basic food itmes
Premier says those responsible for flour, sugar price hike will be held accountable and penalised
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Punjab readies proposal on business activities by foreigners
Federal govt has sought recommendations from all provinces to regulate transactions made by non-citizens
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US, Europe could team up on 5G technology
German lawmaker says he sees opportunities for greater transatlantic cooperation
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'Data is the new gold for 21st century'
Urban Unit CEO says nations using artificial intelligence will progress more than those who don't
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KSE-100 falls 1,487 points on inflation fears
Hurdles to economic revival, outbreak of coronavirus also sparked selling at bourse
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Sindh to create app for online registration, transfer of property
Syed Murad Ali Shah directs time for registration and transfer be reduced to six days
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Unnecessary duty, tax exemptions to end in next budget
Govt has also decided to add few sectors to tax net, which currently enjoy zero tax rates
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Finance Division seeks Rs112 billion for spending on projects
Funds insufficient to complete some critical schemes of Gwadar and Karachi
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In Pakistan, banks' foreign reserves continue to drop
Reserves depleted by around $1b from August 2019 to January 2020