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SCO calls for countering protectionist measures
SCO ministers focus on countering protectionism, fostering innovation, and strengthening trade ties within the region
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India's August retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month
Soaring vegetable prices undermine expectations for a dovish approach in the upcoming monetary policy meeting
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Petrol prices expected to drop once again
If confirmed, this would mark the third consecutive bi-weekly drop in prices of petroleum products
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IMF pressure halts new EPZ plan
Govt withdraws Balochistan EPZ proposal, approves funds for SCO summit
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Australia's Rex Airlines accused of stealing planes from Arizona boneyard
Rex agreed to purchase planes for $US2 million, paying a $200,000 deposit but failed to make further payments in 2020
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HCSTSI criticises govt inaction on IPP contracts
Warns that rising electricity bills threaten industrial survival, economic collapse
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Govt to dissolve National IT Board, set up new body
Confusion in official circles as authorities debate cost-cutting and digital economy goals
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Govt withdraws Rs250 million infrastructure grant
Funding had earlier been approved for private foundation's project by using taxpayers' money
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PSX tumbles by 634 points on investor caution
Settles at 78,651.79 on concerns over privatisation, IMF terms, and SBP policy announcement
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Access to higher education
Punjab's CM Honahar Scholarship 2024, Rs7 billion, supports 30,000 students, including those at private universities.
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IMF board to review Pakistan’s $7b loan on September 25 after key conditions met
IMF spokesperson says successful implementation of 9-month standby arrangement had stabilised Pakistan’s economy
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Deregulate sugar, wheat markets: FPCCI
Agriculture committee says free trade mechanisms needed to boost competitiveness, curb inflation
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BF Biosciences to raise Rs1.93b in upcoming IPO
BF Bioscience to raise Rs1.93 billion through PSX IPO for expansion and export plans, offering 25M shares at Rs55-Rs77
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Power struggles in climate ministry
Controversy surrounds reinstatement efforts of official accused of misconduct
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Visa eyes 10-fold rise in Pakistani acceptance
Partners with 1Link to streamline remittances, encourage digital transactions.
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Visa targets ten-fold increase in digital payment acceptance across Pakistan
Visa investing in building digital payment infrastructure in the country to make process less costly, more manageable
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US inflation holds steady: CPI rises 0.2% in August 2024
The annual rate, the slowest since February 2021, falls short of economists' 2.6% projection.
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Gold prices soar to record Rs264,000 per tola in Pakistan
The price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs1,972 to reach Rs226,337.
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Electricity rates increased by Rs 1.74 per unit
The rise in electricity tariffs will affect all major utility consumers across Pakistan.
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Nestlé waters agrees to pay $2.2 million to resolve criminal allegations in France
The settlement brings end to two separate investigations focused on illegal drilling practices and consumer deception
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Govt to launch 10-year Sukuk to raise Rs6.54tr
SBP to help raise additional Rs6.29tr by auctioning T-bills, PIBs to banks between Sept and Nov
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Govt accepts IMF bar on new SEZs
Will not set up new special zones, withdraw existing incentives after expiry
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Car sales surge 28% in August on new variants
Passenger car sales hit 12,274 units; Sazgar Engineering leads with 606% growth
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Stocks rally over remittance boost
KSE-100 index spikes 671.73 points, settles at 79,286.74
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Rupee partly recovers as import pressure eases
The currency has remained largely stable in the range of Rs278-279/$ over the past five months.
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Industrialists call for urgent interest rate cut
Urge SBP to reduce interest rates by 4%, introduce SME-focused financial packages
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Govt fast-tracks transfer of projects
Ongoing PWD projects in Islamabad will be reassigned to the CDA and relevant ministries.
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Chinese businesses look for trade in minerals, steel
Invite Pakistani investors to also explore opportunities in China
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ECC uncovers violations in export
Ministry accused of ignoring committee's conditions to favour sugar millers
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EU antitrust chief wins against Apple, Google
Court backs crackdown on Apple's tax deal, Google's attempts to stifle rivals
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PIA privatisation process to conclude by October: Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif confirmed the finalisation of PIA’s privatisation, citing heavy debt as a key reason for the decision.
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Gold prices rise globally and locally amid market shifts
Local gold prices rise by Rs.1,300 rupees per tola, reaching Rs.261,700.
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CCP okays acquisition of shares in coal firm
Transaction set to contribute to broader development of energy infrastructure
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Remittances soar to $3b in Aug
Mark 40.5% rise from last year; attributed to surge in overseas employment
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Thar coal termed game changer for economy
It will cut electricity cost as coal worth $6b imported in last 3-4 years
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Political worries, global equity slump hit PSX
KSE-100 index drops 282.72 points, settles at 78,615
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Free computer centre set up for Keamari women
Maritime minister reveals plan for similar opportunities across many other domains
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Govt struggles to expand tax base as illicit trade surges
Widespread smuggling, tax evasion result in billions in lost revenue across key sectors
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'Pakistan faces $30b loss after floods'
Iqbal urges speedy implementation of 4RF projects, fulfilment of global pledges
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Carrefour to expand into India
Carrefour partners with Dubai's Apparel Group to enter India, targeting North India first with store openings in 2025
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Oil rebounds as hurricane threat stabilises markets
Oil futures rose slightly due to potential US Gulf Coast hurricane and Libyan supply disruptions after recent losses
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Rupee loses Rs0.13 on oil import payments
Analyst says drop in currency is temporary, will reverse soon
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PTA terms ex-IT secretary directive illegal
Former secretary allowed LDI companies to pay fee in installments
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Google's $200 billion ad tech business targeted by US government in monopoly trial
The company generated over $200 billion (£152bn) last year from placing and selling ads viewed by internet users.
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Gold price decreases in international and local markets
Gold down by $7 reaching $2,490 per ounce in the global markets; locally gold prices fall by Rs 1,100 per tola.
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Elon Musk Set to Become World’s First Trillionaire by 2027, Report Reveals
A new report predicts Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, could hit trillionaire status by 2027.
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Pakistan sees 71% surge in tax filers as FBR surpasses collection targets
Deadline for filing income tax returns for FY24 has been set for September 30
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IMF yet to include Pakistan's $7b EFF on Executive Board agenda
FinMin Aurangzeb is hopeful the board would approve the new program on time




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