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Increasing private sector credit is imperative to improve business confidence

OPEC+ plans new output policy

China plans cross-border payments

Rises 7% on back of pickup in economic activity, industrial power package

Govt will disburse Rs1.6tr in next three years to uplift under-privileged population

Faisalabad-based fintech aims to create financial ecosystem for informal sector

Many companies are making heavy investment to ramp up business

Concerns over fourth wave of Covid-19 hinder market from posting exorbitant gains

Minister urges scientists to develop seeds that can increase production, utilise less water

Dawood says PM’s visit to Uzbekistan was successful and 71 agreements were signed

With Chinese assistance, 300 tons of chilli has been cultivated in Lahore

SPI increases 0.41%

Rupee weakens against dollar

Says Pakistan can import cheap electricity, gas from Iran to cut business cost

Amounts to just $1.85b due to travel disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Stresses implementation of conventions on human and labour rights to retain GSP Plus status

Hammad Azhar says development came on back of success of DIRBS

SBP report expects agriculture, industries and services sectors to perform well

Oil edges up but on track for weekly drop

Company’s public offer expected to launch in coming months

Efforts to support taxpayers praised

Rupee weakens against dollar

Reviews progress on integration of retailers into Point of Sales system by FBR

Both sides set to sign transit trade agreement on July 15

Demand, however, remains 28% lower compared to peak recorded in FY18

Register 14-year high growth rate of 22%, stand at Rs19.8tr at end of FY21

Amount will be spent on sub-station, transmission lines

Recommends three schemes to ECNEC for further consideration

Maintains uptrend on back of government’s pro-growth policies

Had deferred approval due to observations made by SBP and FBR

Disrupted cities with masses living in deplorable conditions require urban planning

Pakistan’s exports register the highest-ever increase of 18% in fiscal year 2020-21 says PM aide

Current account deficit may pile pressure on currency in FY22

Studies suggest port city will be one of the most competitive connectivity hubs

Perplexing, irrational bureaucratic practices delay decision-making

Asad Umar says state should own and operate selective enterprises to support growth

Four banks pass ECB stress test

Export Facilitation Scheme will be implemented from August 14

Looks to regulate business under National Freight and Logistics Policy

Minister says old marketing methods limit exports to high-end markets

Experts label it vital part of supply chain for exporting fruits and vegetables

Stocks battered on back of expectations about quarterly financial results, soaring virus cases

Commerce adviser says industry is reporting phenomenal growth

Ministry of Finance moves summary for consideration of cabinet

Businessmen hail deal extension

Govt to address garment sector woes

SPI increases 0.07%

Stresses need for promoting business linkages between private sectors of two sides

Rupee strengthens against dollar

String of price cuts came after govt unveiled tax incentives in new policy