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Undertaking measures to stabilise economy: SBP governor
Dr Reza Baqir addresses news conference in Karachi
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Market watch: Stocks slip 404 points as four-day winning streak ends
Benchmark index loses 1.14% to settle at 35,168.82
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Rupee falls, hits 157 in inter-bank trade
Currency moved both ways within a range of Rs156.50 to Rs157.07
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Sweet alternative to transform energy sector
Govt can bring green revolution by introducing hybrid fuel
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Strengthen regulators before reforming SOEs
PTA and SBP are examples of strong regulators that helped turn around companies
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Focus turns to developing electric vehicle industry
Market fragmentation will prove to be biggest stumbling block
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Economic revival to take time, test people’s patience
Govt will have to help develop industrial sector, human capital for sustainable growth
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Govt needs to invest in export-oriented economy
Lack of private-sector investment is major factor behind chronic trade deficit
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$3.4b loan to Pakistan not finalised yet: ADB
Manila-based lender distances itself from govt's claim
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$3.4b loan to Pakistan not finalised yet: Asian Development Bank
Manila-based lender distances itself from govt's claim
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Weekly review: Relief rally at PSX following budget annoucement
KSE-100 index gains 68 points to settle at 35,573 points
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Chinese telecom firm ramps up 5G efforts
China Mobile has started to invite bids for network construction and smartphone testing
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Exporters protest against withdrawal of zero-rated regime
Threaten to observe ‘no export day’ if govt does not reverse its decision
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Finance adviser denies budget is IMF dictated
Says there is no option but to redouble efforts for improving economic situation
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Govt to withdraw its Rs2tr deposits from commercial banks
Experts discuss how federal and provincial govts will implement the decision
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Ministry seeks 20-year tax break for shipping companies
Wants extension in tax and duty exemptions from 2020 to 2040
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Qatar emir’s visit to boost economic ties
He will arrive this month as Islamabad tries to balance relations with Arab nations
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Pakistan seeks $1b ADB loan to repay foreign debt
Country's external debt obligations estimated at $10.4b in new fiscal year
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Economic experts see silver lining in budget
Slate govt’s failure in developing national consensus on IMF programme
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Tax levied on ride-hailing services, online shopping in Sindh
Sindh sets sales tax collection target at Rs145b for next fiscal year
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Sindh allocates Rs8.4b for agriculture sector
Amount includes Rs4.7 billion in foreign assistance
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Punjab targets new services to raise revenues
Ten more services added to provincial taxation network
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Finance adviser says zero-rated regime intact for exporters
Insists businesses will have to pay tax on domestic sales
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Fitch keeps Pakistan’s rating stable at ‘B negative’
IMF board decides to take up country’s request for $6b loan on July 3 for decision
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India set to levy higher tariffs on some US goods next week
Move comes following Washington's withdrawal of key trade privileges for New Delhi
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Market watch: KSE-100 extends gains in volatile trading
Benchmark index rises 169.88 points to settle at 35,572.95
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NEPRA hikes power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit
Distribution firms will recover Rs189.6b from consumers over 15 months
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Three more former Abraaj executives face US fraud charges
Three other former executives, including founder Arif Naqvi, were charged earlier this year
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Oil set for weekly loss as demand fears outweigh geopolitics
Attacks on two oil tankers in Gulf of Oman this week give prices floor
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PTI govts secure $518 million from World Bank for ‘tax reforms’
World Bank approves package for two projects
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Allocation for agriculture enhanced by 1,200%
Food minister says provincial allocations will also be enhanced to Rs50b
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Govt decides to open escrow account in Karkey rental power case
Will deposit $50 million in European bank
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Budget FY20 Punjab to impose tax on 10 new sectors
The Punjab government will aim to generate a revenue of Rs15 billion
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Car sales fall 18% to 17,891 units in May
Car manufactures sold 21,813 units in May last year
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Rupee hits all-time low at 152.9 against the dollar
Fall comes due to international payment pressure
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Repayment of Chinese infrastructure loans to start in 2021
Planning dept says Pakistani given preferential interest rates
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Govt adds Rs3.9tr to public debt in 10 months of FY19
It is nearly half the amount taken by PPP govt in its full five-year tenure
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PM directs raising retirement age
Tasks finance ministry with completing deliberations within two days; ministry seeks more time
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves drop 0.7% to stand at $7.8b
Decrease comes on account of external debt servicing
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Pompeo to push in India for more US access to markets
Hopes India will drop its trade barriers and trust in competitiveness
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Alibaba files for HK listing that may raise $20b
Deal of this size will be biggest follow-on share sale globally in seven years
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Market watch: KSE-100 rallies on restoration of investor confidence
Benchmark index rises 465.14 points to settle at 35,403.07
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Oil prices surge after suspected tanker attack near Iran
Incident followed last month's sabotage attacks on vessels off Fujairah emirate
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Juggernaut of income tax hike to roll over salaried class
Increase in rates and new slabs means tough time ahead of middle class
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Budget 2019-20: Health tax on cigarettes ignored
Earlier, cabinet decided to make health levy part of Finance Bill 2019
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Auto parts makers criticise electric vehicle policy
Say focus should be on local industry as vehicles are not primary cause of pollution
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Is Rs17,500 minimum wage sufficient amid heavy taxes?
Pay hike is insufficient considering massive rupee depreciation, accelerated inflation
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PTI govt spent Rs439b without parliament’s approval
It leads to Rs300b cut in development budget, approval of supplementary budget
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With reforms, current account deficit may hit $7b
PFC chief terms budget balanced and development-oriented
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Expectations low for Trump-Xi talks, preparations limited
Trump says he will decide on whether to extend tariffs after June 28-29 G20 summit