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For Pakistan, 2018 marked by economic instability
PML-N claimed record growth but subsequent caretaker and PTI govt set off alarm bells
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Mix of blessing and curse for energy consumers
Domestic consumers and farmers suffer; industries get bonanza of billions of rupees
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Billions lost in trade battle: Grim year for stock market as investors relocate funds
Market capitalisation goes down $22.2 billion in 2018
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2018: The year Pakistan’s auto sector hit a bump in the road
Rupee depreciation, curbs on non-filers hit existing players hard, new entrants continue to enjoy benefits
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First half of FY19: Tax collection misses target by Rs175b as economy slows
FBR provisionally collects Rs1.79tr in Jul-Dec against target of Rs1.96tr
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Currency jolts: Despite massive slump, rupee likely to fall more
Steep currency depreciation is not expected but gradual weakening will continue
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Exporters reject govt's bond float plan for tax refunds
Ask government to take businessmen into confidence first
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Stocks lose 100 points in volatile last session of 2018
Benchmark index decreases 0.27% to settle at 37,066.67
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Petrol price slashed by Rs4.86 per litre on New Year's Eve
The price of high speed diesel was slashed by Rs4.26 per litre
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Oversupply, faltering growth to weigh on oil prices in 2019
North Sea Brent crude to average $69.13 per barrel next year
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500-euro note gets last print run
Because of its high value, experts believe 500-euro note has been used in money laundering, terrorist financing
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Trade wars cost US, China billions of dollars each in 2018
The losses may give President Trump and Xi Jinping motivation to resolve their trade differences
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Carbon emissions in Pakistan likely to rise about 300% by 2030
Country needs to secure funds, take implementation of Paris Agreement seriously
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Chinese group to set up $70 million ceramics unit in Faisalabad
Will import machinery from China and establish factory by March 2020
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China’s investment should be welcomed and also worried about
It is imperative to ensure fairness and transparency in infrastructure programming
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Fall in exports worrying: Charter of economy – the way forward
Pakistan should revive economic diplomacy in foreign relations
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Real challenge is to find decent jobs for graduates
Higher discount rate, low development spending will have adverse impact on economy
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Sindh industries withdraw strike call for next week
KCCI former chief says industrialists will observe strike if SSGC does not restore gas supply
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KSE-100 drops 1,084 points as political uncertainty takes toll
Lack of positive triggers and weak macro indicators also dent sentiments
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PM Imran to inaugurate Mohmand dam project
Tribesmen wish for 20% share for tribal district in dam’s royalty
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Renewal of telecom firms’ licences may be delayed
Consultant, hired by PTA, fails to conduct study for establishing framework
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Debt strategy raises doubts as govt borrows at high rate
Govt rejects Rs94b long-term loan offers at lower price, but borrows Rs8.6b at high return
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Pakistan Post launches new mobile app in major revamp efforts
Mobile application will provide services like complaint handling, e-commerce and information about postal services
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Qatar opens second visa facilitation centre for Pakistanis
Insists it will help improve labour rights, ensure transparency
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Chinese firms offer subsidies on Huawei phones in show of support
Surge of patriotism begins after Huawei CFO's detention in Canada
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UK to spend over $130m on ferries to cope with no-deal Brexit
Just three months before UK is due to leave EU, risk of no-deal Brexit is rising
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PM vows historic action against money laundering
Say economic uncertainty over after assistance offered by friendly countries
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PACRA maintains ratings of Soneri Bank
Soneri Bank has maintained its market position in the industry while strengthening its overall risk profile
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SPI increases 0.19%
The index for the group stood at 220.27 points against 219.77 in the previous week
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 12 months
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Traders fret over forceful closure of industrial units
Factories being sealed by govt authorities for consuming furnace oil
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Pakistan, Tajikistan work on eliminating double taxation
Envoy stresses need for boosting bilateral linkages
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Pakistan-Russia trade likely to reach $800m
Trade official says increase has been gradual due to lack of direct banking links
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Minister terms SC order new lifeline for Pakistan Railways
Chief justice has ordered clearance of all pending cases in next two months
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Air fares may go down as Air Sial set to begin flights
PM assures airline officials of permission to kick off domestic operations
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Businessmen plan to suspend operations from next week in Karachi SITE
Will also stage protest in front of Governor House on Tuesday
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Hydel, gas-based power production climbs
Hydroelectric power plants make largest contribution at 2,564GWh
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Prices of petroleum products likely to be slashed by up to Rs15
OGRA recommends up to 13.5% reduction in POL prices for the first month of 2019
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World economy to grow 3.5% next year: report
Growth slowdown is attributable to expected weakening of US economy
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US consumer confidence suffers biggest fall in 3 years
Consumers are concerned pace of economic growth will moderate in first half of 2019
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Profitability, not profiteering, can shore up Pakistan's economy: PM
Premier says a flawed foreign policy in the past caused the country to lose its sovereignty and self-esteem
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KPRA inspects wedding halls in Peshawar
Authority urges defaulters to deposit sales tax by January 3
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Market watch: Stocks hammered as KSE-100 falls 687 points
Benchmark index decreases 1.81% to settle at 37,167.02
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In its first meeting, PAC calls NAB to explain delay in inquiries
Shehbaz Sharif decides to set up sub-committees to review PML-N related cases
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Finance minister promises to release 33% tax refund claims
Asad Umar proposes payment of remaining amount in shape of profitable bonds
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Govt rationalising tariffs to promote industrialisation
Revised duty, tariff structure will be part of mini-budget to be announced in Jan
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Emirates develops new application
The app helps avoid delays and improve on-time performance ultimately leading to a better passenger experience
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Govt rules out change in auto development policy
Focuses on increasing vehicle production as demand stays high
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Due to rupee’s fall: Profit, dividend repatriation drops 45%
PBC CEO says drop does not truly reflect high growth in earnings of MNCs
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Ahead of 2022 World Cup: Qatar to hire more workers from Pakistan
Opens first visa centre in Islamabad