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Oil slumps to new seven-month low on trade tensions
Prices have lost more than 20% since hitting 2019 peak in April
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Market watch: KSE-100 plunges over 700 points as funds offload stocks
Benchmark index loses 2.33% to settle at 30,277.45
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US designates China ‘currency manipulator’ as trade war rages
Move follows historic lowering of yuan below seven to the dollar
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Corporate result: FrieslandCampina Engro records Rs238.8m loss
Loss comes on back of notable surge
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PIA shifts hub of int’l flights to Islamabad
Spokesperson says this change has been made due to demographic reasons
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Rashid ready to hand over Islamabad dry port to ICCI
Says chamber should submit comprehensive proposal for consideration
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Japan to help enhance car production in Pakistan
Will also assist in introducing new safety, environment-friendly features
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CDWP approves Rs32.5b worth of 15 projects
More schemes added to already inflated development portfolio amid thin resources
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Market watch: KSE-100 continues to fall for fourth successive session
Benchmark index loses 180.13 points to settle at 31,000.67
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Oil hovers around $60 as US-China trade tensions weigh
Brent prices have lost more than 9% in past week
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Power tariff reduced by Rs0.9 per unit
It will provide cumulative relief of Rs1.1b to consumers
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Moroccan envoy for boosting trade
Morocco and Pakistan need to enhance coordination with each other
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PM gives directive for PSM revival
The PM was apprised of the existing condition of the mill
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017
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Government allows aluminium scrap import for industrial use
Company getting nod will produce aluminium ingots at its processing plant
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‘Country needs to shift towards skill-based training’
Current IT and computer science courses are outdated
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China asks Britain to make independent choice on Huawei
Says Huawei’s investment in Britain has surpassed £2b with jobs for over 10,000 people
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Pakistan turns to Sri Lanka for dry date exports
Targets new market after India slapped heavy duties on dates import
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Revised FTA with China ‘silver lining’ for Pakistan
Experts urge govt to boost export capacity to cater to Chinese markets
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Output of major crops falls despite surge in financing
Farmers could not increase production due to water scarcity in FY19
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IMF deal overshadows CPEC’s ML-I railway project
Planning ministry unsure whether new loan deal can be inked with China
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Market watch: KSE-100 dives as Pak-India tensions soar
Benchmark index loses 485.61 points to settle at 31,180.80
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Better than Egypt, Pakistan still has bumpy road ahead
Comparison of economic indicators reveals Pakistan’s situation is not that grave
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Challenges for Pakistan under OECD convention
Most serious challenge is abuse of financial account information
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Methane hydrate - a natural gas heir apparent
Hydrates in Pakistan largely reported to be offshore, far from traditional gas resources
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13th IMF bailout may be another ‘successful failure’
Loan package unlikely to put country’s economy on growth path
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Pakistan to get 13 million euros from European Union
Public Financial Management Support Programme aims to ensure rule of law, good governance and poverty reduction
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Google to compete with rivals
In its latest proposal to ward off fresh EU antitrust penalties
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Apple disallows Bitcoin purchase
With credit card being launched with Goldman Sachs Group Inc
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Trump says EU auto tariffs never off the table
Criticises the European bloc for its use of trade barriers
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Weekly review: Bears keep control as index continues to lose ground
Benchmark index decreases 437 points amid lacklustre trading
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Pilots hit out at PIA for ‘violating rules’
Airline denies any violation, saying job assignments are in line with rules
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Govt to turn regulators friendly to woo investors
BOI will review existing regulatory regimes, submit recommendations
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Pakistan loses key positions at WTO bodies
Search for ambassador of global trade body continues as govt unable to finalise candidate
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APBF calls for economic uplift by boosting skills
Official says more youth enters labour market than formal system can adjust
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Pakistan seeks Korean investment in CPEC projects
PM aide proposes exclusive economic zone for Korean companies
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Stock market fund worth Rs20b faces hurdles
Govt lacks capacity to issue sovereign guarantee under IMF loan conditions
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Furniture-makers to attend US expo
Pakistani furniture exporters would avail the opportunity to study latest designs of products
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Rupee stable against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017
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Turkish team shows interest in joint ventures
Delegation head says businessmen see ample opportunities in different sectors
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C919 passenger jet on track for debut in 2021
Four jets undergoing more intense test flights and static tests
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Govt decides to turn CDNS into corporation
New organisation will introduce paper-less bonds, provide banking services
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FBR to finalise fixed tax regime after consultation
Seeks proposals from chambers, trade bodies, general public
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Oil sales drop 17% as economy slows down
Total sales stand at 10.68m tons; power plants shift to RLNG
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Discrepancy of up to Rs24b found in tax receipts
Figure reported by FBR is different from cash deposited in treasury
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Govt plans field survey to ascertain wheat stock
Move comes after rise in flour/bread prices apparently due to wheat scarcity
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FBR amends rules for ‘resident Pakistani’
Top tax authority issues ‘corrigendum to circular’ to avoid possible litigations
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Market watch: KSE-100 loses ground after close of rollover week
Benchmark index falls 172.7 points to settle at 31,666.41
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Civil servants taste change in take-home pay
Increase in income tax liabilities dampens raise of 5-10% in salaries
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

















































