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Benchmark index sheds 183.92 points to settle at 46,721.87

Both contracts rose to their highest levels since January 2020

Innovation is the key to bringing changes to production, marketing practices

Despite many positives, LNG crisis and fiscal deficit can decelerate economic progress

Forex reserves will come under pressure due to imports; exporters will face headwinds

Any advance long-term pipeline capacity allocation will be violation of principles

Best way to achieve long-term peace will be through trade, starting with this region

Parliament adopted a political environmental framework aimed at reducing the country’s CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030

The lessors are among 40 creditors to which the airline owes 16 billion ringgit ($3.9 billion)

SPI increases 0.53%

Says 50% of developing countries are at risk of falling behind

Non-issuance of SROs for customs duty, sales tax are affecting potential investment

Finance ministry says it has shared more information than required under law

Will review gas tariff for entire industry to ensure level field for all players

Country’s debt is expected to approach 160% of domestic output at end of this year

Worry wild swings in some stocks may have exacerbated concerns over market volatility

Officials say ease of doing business remains an issue for foreign investors

The authorities impose increasingly rigid social distancing rules as they fight the latest wave of the epidemic

Products which secure GI tag get better prices in international market

SAARC CCI chairman says out of-court settlement offer will help resolve disputes

Envoy-designate says we can fulfil Libya’s agriculture, cereals and textile related needs

Leading manufacturer says decline in new stock, increase in production cost will affect rates

Decides to become full member of global body to balance out India's role

Scheme will help slash clearance time, facilitate trade, improve supply chain

In last 2.5 years, out of 10 promised targets, only one has been fully achieved

Vaccine rollout fuels hopes of easing of lockdowns, boosting oil demand

Fehmida says fruits of 18th Amendment have failed to reach people

There is a $0.8883-per-mmbtu increase in the sale price of imported RLNG

Dawood says a trans-Afghan railway project was also discussed in a well-attended conference

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs159.98 in the inter-bank market

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Members say they were not sent summary for review, asked for time to examine document

Says it is fastest way for Pakistan to become knowledge economy

NEPRA reserves judgement on petition seeking to apply uniform tariff

Fiscal Policy Statement shows per person burden increased Rs21,311 in one year

WAPDA chief says confidence-building measures in project area will alleviate poverty

Global semiconductor shortage has highlighted dependence on foreign players

Slashes 2021 gross domestic product growth forecast to 5% from 7.25%

Aims to modernise back-end operations and manufacturing, warehousing processes

Benchmark index falls 27.84 points to settle at 46,905.79

OPEC expects output reduction to keep market in deficit throughout 2021

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Development seen as thaw in ties with two key Gulf nations

Govt’s negligence towards major cash crop has heavily affected country’s economy

Imran Khan expresses displeasure over delay in undoing amendment in FBR rules

The plan calls for putting all of Ant’s businesses into financial holding company, including its technology offerings

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.19 in the inter-bank market

Move aimed at selling 18.4% stake in company

Have sought guarantees and exemption from regulatory approvals

Federal and provincial bureaucracy unable to meet expectations of political leadership