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Mobile phone exports likely to cross $1b
Dawood says ‘Made in Pakistan’ philosophy is only way forward
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Pakistan, Qatar to strengthen ties
Pakistan, Qatar to strengthen ties
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SPI increases 0.22%
SPI increases 0.22%
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee strengthens against dollar
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Cheap energy vital to keep the wheels of industry turning
SBP MD regrets Pakistan’s solar energy potential not fully tapped
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Car financing soars to record high in July
More consumers turn to borrowing in wake of hefty interest rate cut
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PIA losses go down 31.5% to Rs25b
Net revenue in Jan-Jun 2021 almost halves as airline halts flights on major routes
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FBR top officers shuffled again
New chairman reveals his core squad to achieve Rs5.8 trillion revenue target
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Indus Motor’s profit soars 152% to Rs12.8b
Increase comes on back of rise in other income, dip in other operating expenses
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OCAC demands separate policy for OMCs
Says it will help address issues of periodic margins and investment in infrastructure
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Stocks rise as US Fed cautious on stimulus withdrawal
Fed chief Powell said US economy continued to recover despite impact of Covid-19
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PC Board allows Services Hotel sell-off
Also clears 12 bidders to bid for an iconic building of Islamabad
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Rupee recovers partially vs dollar
Rupee recovers partially vs dollar
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Policy to boost per acre wheat production in the works
Food minister says government will also announce minimum support price before sowing season
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South Korea to enhance financing to $1b
Exim Bank will help implement new road infrastructure, healthcare and IT projects
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Local cellphone production beats imports
Development shows positive response to PTA’s device authorisation policy
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SBP reserves fall $47m to $17.58b
Decrease comes on account of debt repayments
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Pakistan, Russia to finish PGSP on time
Both sides voice hope the scheme will strengthen bilateral relations
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Govt makes heavy interest payments
Overall budget deficit remains at Rs3.4tr or 7.1% of GDP in last fiscal year
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Mari Petroleum’s profit rises 3.7% to Rs31b
Company declared final dividend of Rs75 per share, taking total payout to Rs141 for FY21
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Big names involved in oil crisis
Involved parties putting pressure, FIA tells cabinet body on energy
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KCR groundbreaking to take place in Sept
Asad Umar reviews status of Karachi Circular Railway, freight corridor projects
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Engro to invest in telecom infrastructure
Sets up platform focused on connectivity, infrastructure-related initiatives
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Govt aims to take exports to record high by 2023
Commerce adviser says improvement in ease of doing business ranking will boost exports, increase investment
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Rupee loses further ground, closes at 166.28
Currency has depreciated 8.4% since hitting high of 152.28 in May 2021
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Pakistan to import more wheat, sugar
Government allows import of both commodities at highest prices to meet shortfall
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97% work on Pak-Afghan transit trade deal completed
Commerce secretary says all trade-related issues with Afghanistan have been settled
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SBP to launch Roshan Apna Ghar scheme this week
Programme will enable non-resident Pakistanis to acquire properties in their home country
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Govt seeks to cut power subsidies
Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board also discusses scaling back grants
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Rs6b released for exporters
Rs6b released for exporters
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Steps underway to facilitate investors
Steps underway to facilitate investors
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Australian envoy for boosting direct linkages
Says Pakistan should convince investors to set up modern and hi-tech industries
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Rupee touches 11-month low level
Drops to Rs165.20 against dollar despite significant foreign inflows from IMF
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Startup segment booms with record investment
Digital ledger operator raises $30m in funding round
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Govt to construct information highways
Alvi says leadership will extend reach of people to new 4G technologies
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Senate panel briefed on Hascol fiasco
Regulators confirm wrongdoings by firm, say criminal proceedings will begin soon
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Tarin stresses need for cut in cement prices
Says cement sector helped trigger V-shaped economic recovery in testing times
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K-P businessmen seek removal of property tax
Also urge government to review decision regarding minimum wage
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Engro Corp’s profit soars 46.5% to Rs14.3b
Substantial increase in earnings from subsidiaries prop up company’s profit
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Senate panel to discuss LNG issues
Will look into import of expensive gas, hurdles faced by private sector
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CASA-1000 project terms may be renegotiated
Energy export price can be set at more reasonable 3 US cents per kWh
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The politics of climate change
Greenhouse gas emitters should be accountable to those impacted by global warming
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Islamic banking – delivering on the promise
Risk avoidance by banking system makes it highly inaccessible for SMEs
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Afghan situation and Pakistan’s economy
Entire region will prosper if durable peace is established in Afghanistan
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The ‘benign’ face of Taliban
It seems that the ‘new Taliban’ will try to ensure that this time they behave in a different manner
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Mexico wants talks with US
Mexico wants talks with US
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GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall
GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall
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Taiwan says sees ‘balance’ in auto chip supplies by Q4
Taiwan says sees ‘balance’ in auto chip supplies by Q4
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Pricey LNG deals on radar
PLL asked for details regarding procurement and contracts of LNG
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Experts urge normalising trade with Afghanistan
Caution against waiting for reaction of other countries, call for taking cues from China, Russia
 
    










































