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Private sector borrowing dips despite interest rate fall

Karachi: The falling interest rates for the last six months have failed to mobilise the private sector to seek bank…

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Rs165bn Lahore metro train project approved

Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Tuesday cleared the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project costing Rs165.20 billion,…

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Cement sales rise

Karachi: Domestic uptake of cement continued to depict a positive trend, increasing by eight per cent during the first 10…

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GST be brought down to single digits: KCCI

Karachi: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in its pre-budget proposals has stated that the country cannot afford…

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Pakistan calls for accommodative monetary policies

Pakistan has asked the developed economies to adopt accommodative monetary policies to revive global economic growth. Representing the country at…

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Inflation slows to 2.1pc in April

Islamabad: Inflation further slowed to 2.1 per cent in April 2015 from 2.5pc in the preceding month thanks to lower…

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Pakistan asks India to trade with Kabul via Karachi port

Refusing to sign a motor vehicle agreement and to open up the road link for India and Afghanistan, Pakistan has…

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Money Market: Banking assets reach Rs12trn

The government raised Rs255.064bn from the auction of Treasury bills of various tenors on April 29, despite receiving bids worth…

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Investment can bring end to Balochistan woes: Malik

Quetta : Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Malik Baloch on Friday assured both local and foreign investors maximum support and protection,…

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