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Switzerland rejects Pakistan’s request to provide five years old tax information

Central bank defends investment, saying it poses limited risk

It comes due to addition of two coal-based power plants to system

Governor State Bank of Pakistan says tough part is over for Pakistan

Body was found involved in fixing wheat flour price in violation of law

Petroleum Division floats proposal to eliminate Rs181b circular debt in gas sector

Deadline to file income tax returns for individuals and companies has been extended to December 31, 2019

Reza Baqir cites low savings rate as major reason for balance of payments problem

He stepped down after admitting he had failed to disclose 13 private-sector posts in recent asset declaration

Benchmark index increases 728.29 points to settle at 41,644.88

Agreement will reduce some US tariffs in exchange for substantial Chinese purchases

It is hoped NTP will be used for promoting trade, industrial policies

There is need for developing policy to produce these products from coal

Electric mobility is expanding at a rapid pace throughout the world

Unless savings rate is increased, country is likely to remain in debt trap

World's two largest economies agree on 'phase one' trade deal

Like most Arab countries, the United Arab Emirates has no diplomatic relations with Israel

It is now up to the magistrate to decide Uber's fate

Washington and Beijing cooled their trade war as they announced phase one deal

Abdul Razzak Dawood says deep seaport will reduce burden on Karachi port

Investor confidence improves following developments on macroeconomic front

Industries minister says investment worth $2b made in industrial estates

High customs duties and lack of banking channels key issues that need to be addressed

Official says retailers should be asked to purchase only from sales tax registered persons

Move comes after FATF pointed out glaring deficiencies in regulatory frameworks

Shariah-compliant banks unable to lend as financing limit hits ceiling

Finance Division tells ECC a loan worth Rs437 billion outstanding against food departments is at risk

Vows National Biotechnology Commission will be revived

Washington agrees to suspend tariffs on $160b in Chinese goods due to go into effect on Dec 15

Says Punjab has critical role to play in economic activities

Minister says policy aimed at ensuring inclusive growth

Pakistan will need to import 6m bales that will put burden on exchequer

Signs deal worth $406.6m for 48km motorway from Peshawar to Torkham

Lender wants to raise money for projects from domestic market

Washington has offered to suspend some tariffs on Chinese goods and cut others

Benchmark index increases 402.42 points to settle at 40,916.59

They, however, indicate improvement in country’s global perception

Ministry official says Pakistan’s businesses have great potential to grow through digital sales

Islamabad, Moscow discuss joint projects for developing oil, gas fields

Later, it is feared to return to depreciation phase in Q4

Pakistan, China universities sign agreement to establish Quinoa Breeding Centre

Move to support manufacturing sector by easing restrictions

ECC approves Rs460m for dealing with pest attack

UNHDR 2019 report states country a notch away from slipping into club of nations with very low human development

Inflows from ADB to be accounted for in next week's data

Benchmark index decreases 17.25 points to settle at 40,514.17

Increase recoups some of the previous session's losses

Stock jump comes largely on back of support from loyal Saudi and Gulf investors

Economy has sunk into its first recession in a decade

Reserve Bank of India cut its benchmark repo rate five times this year by a total of 135 basis points