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Korean envoy hints at revising visa policies for skilled workers

Directs food ministry to submit plan to improve performance of research institute

Oman Chamber chief speaks about long-term visa for Pakistan investors, tax incentives

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Inflows expected to reach $3.5-4b over next four to five months

Senate panel also recommends slashing workforce in govt-owned power generation companies

Say it will help resolve problems arising from cartelisation of foreign cargo services

Dismissal of 29 people comes amid resistance from within tax machinery

NA panel reviews CAA performance, its revenues and expenses

Plays vital role in making Gwadar port functional, expanding road network

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Say inflows into LPG plants may stop due to tax relief on imports

Decision aimed at avoiding international arbitration with foreign firms

Oil falls on US crude stock build

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Azhar informs team about plans to expand existing transmission capacity

Prolonged probe into June 2020 oil crisis hindering investment

Decision may dent reputation, force govt to pay Rs22b in arbitration awards

FPCCI VP says Islamic banking has improved its position in Pakistan’s banking system

Petroleum Division recommends removal of advance tax on imports in proposed policy

Wants to push up electricity tariff for areas having high line losses and theft

In order to ensure peace and security, the police have already started to prepare their plan

Chip stocks at ‘historic low’

Rupee weakens against dollar

Heavy rains, closure of industries for Eid holidays push down demand in July

Consortium of Chinese state-owned firms shows interest to invest in Pakistan

Auto parts makers say any foreign entry to be welcomed as long as it promotes localisation

Envoy cites food processing, auto as potential sectors for investment

Takes notice of delay in implementation of court orders by SNGPL regional offices

Power utility seeks tariff hike of Rs6.52 per unit

Inflows will help country to combat challenges arising from Covid-19

Emphasises that the government was committed to facilitating the poor farmers

PSO informs regulator it has already cancelled tender

Decides to deny 60% refund claims to retailers resisting integration with tax system

Positive aspect of NEP is inclusion of security of supply and indigenisation

People of region need to be given opportunities to play constructive role in creative industries

Bond markets offer avenue for financing budget deficit in noninflationary way

Outages signal fragile supply chain, though generation capacity stands at 38,719MW

For meeting SDGs, the sector can be facilitated via institutional platforms

Monetary policy to remain flexible

Meets Sarhad Chamber delegation to discuss hurdles facing traders

Reliance on short-term borrowing rising since last three successive months

Criticise central bank for maintaining policy rate at 7% despite fall in inflation level

Besides CPEC, steering committee will also work in areas critical for bilateral ties

Investors remain cautious and continue to weigh impact of fourth wave on economy

Official suggests measures such as application of laser land levelling, promotion of seeds

Growth comes on back of massive tax collection at import stage

Rupee weakens against dollar

During week, average prices of 23 items rose in selected basket of goods

Says region provides opportunity for expanding trade, economic ties