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US treasury secretary says they are trying to get it done this year

UK will largely replicate the EU tariff schedule

Hammad Azhar says Islamabad has made ‘significant progress’ on action plan

Fertiliser prices during 2019 increased by 12% partly due to government’s decision to hike gas prices

Envoy says trade is convenient due to road link via Iran

Absence of triggers, upcoming monetary policy announcement keep investors sidelined

Central bank will announce monetary policy on 28th

Cautions high energy cost, WASA charges will hit exports hard

Exporters hit out at govt for hike in power, gas tariffs

Ministry of Finance says net increase in external debt in 1HFY20 is $1.7 billion instead of $5.5 billion

Spreads are widening since SBP started increasing benchmark interest rate

Financial implications may prompt PM Office not to push for implementing cabinet’s decision

They must satisfy big investors but at the same time they can't risk cutting dividends

Rise comes mainly due to rupee fall, higher oil and gas prices

Term it anti-export move that will threaten exports, discourage investment

Envoy says Pakistani products can find good markets in Belgium

It will take policy decisions after consultation with businessmen

Committee overseeing exercise takes issue with lack of supporting documents, sets Jan 27 for finishing survey

Oil marketing company’s receivables have mounted to Rs355 billion

Singapore prime minister says it finds itself pressed to choose sides

India has effectively halted imports of refined palm oil from Malaysia

Benchmark index increases 0.3% to settle at 42,633.02

Beijing is world's second-largest oil consumer; slowdown in travel will show up on demand forecasts

There is speculation Britain may allow Huawei into "non-core" elements of 5G mobile networks

Minister hints seeds coming from Punjab will be checked at Sindh labs

Will pay hired agencies one-fourth of the recovered amount

Growth dominated by a few sectors including financial and transportation

Tells commerce adviser to facilitate in expo centre construction

Drop comes on back of decline in company’s volumetric sales

Withdrawal of duties is feared to push down cotton prices in domestic market

Sunny Ali is working to train youth to help them enter global e-commerce hubs

FO spokesperson says total debt of project is $4.9 billion which is just a fraction of country's entire loan

Informs joint group’s meeting in Beijing about largely complying with 22 of the 27-point action plan

Benchmark index decreases 54.33 points to settle at 42,506.94

French finance minister optimistic about reaching a deal with United States

UK looks to embark on trade talks with EU and US to spare economy from Brexit shocks

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Safe options such as Japanese yen and government bonds rose

Analyst expects price shock of up to $5 a barrel if the crisis develops into a SARS-style epidemic

Amazon had indicated last week that it would file a temporary restraining order

Also takes aim at nations introducing digital services tax against US tech giants

Decline comes on back of high cost of products sold, increasing finance cost

Vice Premier Han says solution lies in building inclusive, open world economy

The minister was briefed on the project and was informed that PC-I of KCR project was approved in Oct 2017

Finance ministry says it followed legal path for position of SBP deputy governor

PBIT official says engaged in talks with London, US officials to boost opportunities for local ventures

Privatisation ministry strongly refutes rumours regarding transaction details

Benchmark index decreases 65.20 points to settle at 42,561.27

Premier emphasises efforts to attract investment in the country’s agriculture sector

Discuss implementation of project by avoiding US sanctions