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Business confidence in Pakistan on the rise

"Overall business confidence in the country has improved relative to March 2015," stated a survey result that is part of…

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As deadline looms, govt to bypass parliament again for PIA privatization

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deadline approaching  fast, the government is all set to promulgate a presidential ordinance. Instead…

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Used car sales to fall as govt jacks up duties

"A 10% increase in import duty on used cars will only slow down sales and ultimately hit government revenues that…

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CNG industry gets go ahead for direct LNG import

The government has allowed compressed natural gas (CNG) station operators that they could directly import liquefied natural gas (LNG) without…

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Russia turns focus to Pakistan’s energy market

Islamabad: In a significant development, Russia has offered to lay a pipeline for gas export to Pakistan, a proposal that stems…

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Panic takes its toll on currency market as dollar nears Rs108

Karachi: The US dollar continued to rise despite ample supply and traded as high as Rs107.70 in the open market…

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Sialkot’s sports industry looks to regain its sheen

The 2014 FIFA World Cup had the entire audience caught in football frenzy. Sialkot made it to the headlines, delivering…

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Horror story: A bloody Monday

Karachi: Pakistan equities took a major beating on Monday, feeling the heat of several triggers to end negative for a ninth…

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US govt wants tax exemption on import of security scanners

The United States has formally requested Pakistan to exempt duties and taxes on security scanners it plans to install at…

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