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Says mere registration does not authorise any company to solicit deposits from people

Chinese spokesperson says both countries are moving forward in the construction of mega projects

Covid-19 pandemic and economic fallout have certainly tipped rivalry in China’s favour, says think tank report

Claims government strengthening institutions, eliminating ‘political influence’ from them

Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi thanks Islamabad for helping in food security during Covid-19 pandemic

Foreign exchange reserves increase to $13 billion, says premier

Growth in line with government’s expectations of recovery

15 years after being listed, around 200 zealously outlined public welfare projects still await govt attention

SCO official says cross-border e-commerce will boost competitiveness of economies

Sindh growers say Centre’s decision hurt agro-economy

To promote documentation, taxation, banking and corporate laws play vital role

Says Pakistan's remittances increased by 27 per cent, foreign direct investment by 150 per cent

Bakhtiar says Pakistan’s economy is poised to pick up from where it was pre-Covid

Announces 'good news for economy', says remittances rose to $2.34b in previous month, according to SBP

In the previous ADO Updated Outlook report of September, ADB had said Pakistan’s economy may grow at a pace of 2%

Imran says no-trust move constitutional way to bring down govt

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IPOs expected to raise Rs20-22 billion at PSX next year

Programme aims to strengthen Pakistan's public financial management, planning systems

Rise comes as credit demand picks up with economic recovery

Fresh $300m assistance takes total policy lending to $900m in past five months

Gradual shift away from industrial to services sector has cost us all

Pakistan should adopt Chinese 5-year plan that seeks dominance in robotics, telecom, aerospace

Worsened debt levels are largely due to Covid-19 pandemic

Agriculture sector is facing crisis that will gradually constrain industrial output

Inflows came in at $317.4m in October against $126.5m last year

Farmers, officials complain of shoddy seed regulation, poor quality stock

Business avenues must be converted into long-term gains, sustainable trade ties

Exports, FDI can be enhanced by setting up institution like Pakistan Trade Representative

Food inflation is the major problem masses are facing, says Premier Imran Khan

Total liquid foreign currency reserves stand at $19.29b

Seeks reasons for not procuring wheat when prices were at the lowest

Travellers buying SUVs to explore country owing to global travel restrictions

Directs Power Division to present analysis of market model and reforms plan

Approval comes in wake of ruckus in cabinet over surging inflation

Profit goes down on back of hefty decline in international oil prices

SBP intends to improve housing, construction financing to 1% of GDP from current 0.2%

Counsel claims petitions against medical entrance tests under the PMC are based on malice

Will utilise excess capacity of terminal, help overcome gas shortage

Increase in car sales plays vital role in uplifting earnings

Fear growth in remote banking may stall if stakeholders’ concerns remain unaddressed

Committee fails to evolve consensus on tax incentives for telecom sector

Expert estimates 2.5% of Pakistan’s total labour force to get affected due to Covid-19

Ministry says inflation will also remain high because of money circulation growth

Objective is to make Pakistan attractive place for investment

Rupee recovery, decline in interest rate help company contain loss

With stable outlook, rating comes ahead of WAPDA’s bond float

Decision comes on back of slow progress on govt’s $400m venture to reform taxes

Investors’ sentiment dented as hope for new US stimulus package fades

Cabinet approves placement for one year, after which decision will be reviewed