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There is speculation Britain may allow Huawei into "non-core" elements of 5G mobile networks

Minister hints seeds coming from Punjab will be checked at Sindh labs

Will pay hired agencies one-fourth of the recovered amount

Growth dominated by a few sectors including financial and transportation

Tells commerce adviser to facilitate in expo centre construction

Drop comes on back of decline in company’s volumetric sales

Withdrawal of duties is feared to push down cotton prices in domestic market

Sunny Ali is working to train youth to help them enter global e-commerce hubs

FO spokesperson says total debt of project is $4.9 billion which is just a fraction of country's entire loan

Informs joint group’s meeting in Beijing about largely complying with 22 of the 27-point action plan

Benchmark index decreases 54.33 points to settle at 42,506.94

French finance minister optimistic about reaching a deal with United States

UK looks to embark on trade talks with EU and US to spare economy from Brexit shocks

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Safe options such as Japanese yen and government bonds rose

Analyst expects price shock of up to $5 a barrel if the crisis develops into a SARS-style epidemic

Amazon had indicated last week that it would file a temporary restraining order

Also takes aim at nations introducing digital services tax against US tech giants

Decline comes on back of high cost of products sold, increasing finance cost

Vice Premier Han says solution lies in building inclusive, open world economy

The minister was briefed on the project and was informed that PC-I of KCR project was approved in Oct 2017

Finance ministry says it followed legal path for position of SBP deputy governor

PBIT official says engaged in talks with London, US officials to boost opportunities for local ventures

Privatisation ministry strongly refutes rumours regarding transaction details

Benchmark index decreases 65.20 points to settle at 42,561.27

Premier emphasises efforts to attract investment in the country’s agriculture sector

Discuss implementation of project by avoiding US sanctions

Sugar rates reach Rs85 per kilo in Punjab, Rs78 in Karachi

PTI govt changed 4 food secretaries in ten months; also abandoned WB -funded wheat market reforms

Blames economic troubles on past wrongdoings, FATF issue

GIDC applicable to fertiliser producers was cut by Rs400 per bag

Look for duty and tax relief, furnace oil consumption in power plants over next five years

Board declares interim cash dividend of Rs20 per share for half year

Date for submission of bids has been extended to April 20 due to high demand

National Refinery, Attock Refinery report losses for Jul-Dec 2019

Non-project loans increase to 84% of total receipts

Benchmark index decreases 121.15 points to settle at 42,626.47

City govt disagrees with Moody's assessment, expresses deep disappointment over the decision

Charity accuses some institutions of failing to live up to goal of improving the state of world

Price decreases on expectations a well-supplied market will absorb disruptions

ECC discusses summary to increase gas prices, defers matter till next meeting

Vietnam envoy calls for regular interaction between chambers of commerce of two sides

Ministry of Industries additional secretary refutes corruption charges

Voice concern over delay in up to 25% of their refunds

PM aide says draft approved by cabinet will be revised to address concerns of stakeholders

Top priorities include Karachi Circular Railway, Dhabeji SEZ and Keti Bunder development

It remains unclear what is the export destination

Also discusses regularisation of engineers working in Balochistan’s gas fields

Gives directives for amending Seed Act, reconstituting cotton committee

Directs FBR chairman to hold meeting with businessmen to resolve issues