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In blow to finances, Oman postpones VAT introduction

 Oman will delay the introduction of a five percent value-added tax until 2019 instead of introducing it next year as…

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China’s yuan ends onshore trading session at 3-1/2-month high

China's yuan strengthened through the day in holiday-thinned trading on Monday, reaching its highest level in three-and-a-half months against the…

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Bitcoin falls 30 percent, posts worst week since 2013

Bitcoin plunged by 30 percent to below $12,000 on Friday as investors dumped the cryptocurrency after its sharp rise to…

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PM performs ground breaking for upgradation of White Oil Pipeline

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday performed the ground breaking for upgradation of Rs 15 billion White Oil Pipeline that…

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OGRA forwards final proposal for freight charges revision to APPCCA

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Thursday finalized and forwarded its proposal to All Pakistan PSO Cartage Contractors Association (APPCCA)…

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Pakistan working towards FTA with Pacific South East nations

Pakistan aims initiate negotiations with Pacific and South East Asian nations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to enhance…

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Oil gains on pipeline outage tempered by robust US output

Benchmark Brent crude prices edged higher on Monday, supported by a North Sea pipeline outage and a workers’ strike in…

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Bitcoin hits bigger stage as exchange giant CME launches futures

CME Group Inc, the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator, began trading bitcoin futures on Sunday, with the contract opening at…

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World Bank approves $300mn for Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Punjab

The World Bank's Board has approved US$300 million under the 'Strengthening Markets for Agriculture and Rural Transformation' (SMART) project for…

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