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Moody's cuts Hong Kong's rating to 'Aa3' as protests continue
City govt disagrees with Moody's assessment, expresses deep disappointment over the decision
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Davos financiers pump $1.4tr into fossil fuels: Greenpeace
Charity accuses some institutions of failing to live up to goal of improving the state of world
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Oil market falls over 1%, shrugs off Libya crisis
Price decreases on expectations a well-supplied market will absorb disruptions
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ECC waives off Rs7.7b taxes on wheat import
ECC discusses summary to increase gas prices, defers matter till next meeting
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Exchange of trade teams key to boosting commerce
Vietnam envoy calls for regular interaction between chambers of commerce of two sides
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Govt officials accused of taking billions from auto sector
Ministry of Industries additional secretary refutes corruption charges
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In Pakistan, exporters demand release of blocked refunds
Voice concern over delay in up to 25% of their refunds
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Pakistan second developing country in region to approve EV policy
PM aide says draft approved by cabinet will be revised to address concerns of stakeholders
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Sindh to kick-start projects under CPEC
Top priorities include Karachi Circular Railway, Dhabeji SEZ and Keti Bunder development
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Pakistan begins exporting furnace oil, cargo to leave today
It remains unclear what is the export destination
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Senate body takes notice of delay in gas supply
Also discusses regularisation of engineers working in Balochistan’s gas fields
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PM Imran seeks proposals to fix cotton price
Gives directives for amending Seed Act, reconstituting cotton committee
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Some promises fulfilled: PM Imran urges business community to pay taxes
Directs FBR chairman to hold meeting with businessmen to resolve issues
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Pakistan's free trade deal with China unlikely to yield much
FPCCI chief says country does not have surplus products to export
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PM Imran wants licensing regime for small traders terminated
Imran directs provincial govts to abolish 74 different licences within three days
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Market watch: Stocks fall 420 points as selling pressure persists
Benchmark index decreases 0.97% to settle at 42,747.62
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PM urges business community to pay taxes for country's prosperity
We are making all efforts to introduce tax culture and create business-friendly environment, says premier
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Global corporate tax system must be overhauled: Apple CEO
Growth of internet giants has pushed international tax rules to the limit
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A thousand EU financial firms plan to open UK offices after Brexit
Companies apply for temporary permission to operate in Britain after Jan 31 when UK leaves the bloc
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Oil rises as Libyan oilfields shut down
Two large production bases in Libya began shutting down amid military blockade
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Govt to import 0.3m tonnes of wheat to overcome flour shortage
First shipment is expected to arrive by February 15 whereas wheat imports would be allowed in country till March 31
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ECC to review six-point agenda today
Economic Coordination Committee to decide on exemption on sales tax of 5%
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PM Imran green-lights €250m ATT containers scanning project
Afghan Transit Trade project to be completed by December 2020
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Financial watchdog to get access to taxpayers’ data
Decision made to curb money laundering and terror financing in line with FATF action plan
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PM Imran likely to unveil fixed tax scheme
Businessmen with an annual turnover of Rs100m will have to pay 0.5% instead of 1.5% tax
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PTI govt to present annual budget in May
Ministries, divisions directed to send revised budget estimates for current fiscal year to MoF by Feb 6
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Imports fall, but export growth still a challenge in Pakistan
Pakistan has one of the lowest export values as a percentage of GDP
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Can use of biotechnology turn around Pakistan's economy?
Modern organic practices can be adopted in farming while utilising available land
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Why savers lose, borrowers win in modern economies?
Money loses value over time due to inflation, printing of currency by central banks
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Pakistan's agriculture sector on a long rough patch
Govt may consider giving targeted subsidy with focus on inputs
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SBP poured $24b into inter-bank market between two IMF programmes
Former central bank governor calls for legally defined mechanism for using foreign exchange reserves
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Punjab govt all set to revive village headmen system
Each numberdar will be awarded 12.5 acres of state land on lease for cultivation
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PTI govt sacks 4 grade-17 employees over BISP scam
Sacked officials had enrolled their wives in the BISP scheme meant for the poor
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PTI govt to cast dragnet for wheat hoarders
PM Imran orders countrywide ‘grand operation’ in an attempt to tackle wheat crisis
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FBR takes notice of traders’ harassment by officers
Complaints received that FBR officials coercing shopkeepers, owners to install POS system
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Punjab Revenue Authority tax collection increases 23% in H1FY20
Major business processes of PRA including registration, return filing and tax payments, all are fully automated
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FBR amends tax laws, introduces penalties for defaulters
Traders, retailers under tier-1 may face fines for not registering with FBR's system
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Weekly review: Lacklustre week ends with meagre gain of 39 points
Absence of positive triggers, political uncertainty keeps investors cautious
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Pakistan’s foreign debt sustainability indicators worsen
External debt peaks at 159% of total reserves at the end of last fiscal year
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British finance minister aims to double UK growth after Brexit
Not willing to champion big manufacturing sectors that want to stick to EU rules
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Toyota shifts Tacoma pickup assembly from US to Mexico
Says no US jobs will be affected by the move
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Pakistan gets record foreign investment in T-bills
Foreigners pour $536m in a single day into short-term govt papers
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Post-Brexit: Pak-UK ties can advance to new level: envoy
Britain encouraging its companies to explore Pakistan's market
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EV policy to support 'Made in Pakistan' approach
Commerce adviser says imports will be discouraged, jobs will be provided
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PIA offers rail commute to passengers going to UK, Spain
Under code-sharing, travellers will be able to book train tickets by using PIA's booking platform
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Current account deficit contracts 75%
Deficit stood at $2.15b in Jul-Dec of current fiscal year
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Lobbies become active to delay TAPI gas pipeline
PM's aide Nadeem Babar says govt committed to TAPI project
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LSM contraction slows down to below 6%
Fundamental conditions causing economic slowdown remain unchanged
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Privatisation matters: Foreign investors express interest in LNG plants
Chinese and Saudi Arabian companies stay away from the offer
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UN forecast ‘slight recovery’ in Pakistan economy in 2021
According to the report, youth population in South Asian region faces systemic barriers to employment