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Trade deficit shrinks by 8.4% to $3.8 billion

Raising fears of a gradually slowing economy, the latest figures reveal that the trade deficit has contracted 8.4%, with exports…

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Pakistan set to sign 40-year lease for Gwadar port with Chinese company: officials

Karachi: Pakistan is set to sign a 40-year-lease with a Chinese company to develop a massive special economic zone in the…

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Corruption charges: NAB arrests CEO of CSIBL, MDCL

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested chief executive officer of Magrib Development Corporation and Crescent Standard Investment for misuse…

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Telecom: Pakistan to have 40 million smartphones by year end next year

There might be as many as 40 million smartphones in Pakistan by December 2016, according to market estimates, based on…

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APAT also calls for strike against 0.6% withholding tax

All Pakistan Anjuman-i-Tajiran (APAT) also called for countrywide strike against imposition of 0.6 per cent withholding tax on banking transactions of…

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Withholding tax: Traders/businessmen observe strike today

Traders and business community are observing a nation wide complete shutter down strike, halting business activities today (Wednesday) against the…

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Government refuses approval of spot LNG purchase

The federal government has refused to give its stamp of approval to spot purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from…

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Severe milk shortage in Karachi

A severe milk shortage has emerged in Pakistan’s financial hub as dairy shops in the city have closed over disagreements…

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NAB probing LNG terminal contract, admits ETPL chief

The new chief of Elengy Terminal Pakistan Limited (ETPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of a private company, Engro Corporation, has…

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