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World Bank set to revise social framework

The World Bank has decided to revise its ‘Environmental and Social Framework’ to transform it into a new strategy to…

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Sindh collects Rs6bn from stamp duty

The Sindh government collected Rs6 billion from stamp duty during the previous fiscal year compared to Rs4.6bn a year ago.…

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Weekly inflation increases by approx. 1.4%

Weekly inflation for combined income group rose by 1.38 per cent for the week ending on July 28 compared to…

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Sialkot exports rise by record 17.1pc

The advanced export-related facilities and rapid clearance of consignments have helped the city’s exports increase by record 17.1 per cent…

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India’s factory output hits 17-month peak in July

Indian factory output surged to a 17-month peak in July, according to a key business survey on Friday, fuelling recovery…

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Missing container cases fall after installation of sophisticated tracking systems

No major incidents of pilferage or missing of containers were reported during the past year since the installation of tracking…

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Depleting oil, gas reserves to affect energy security in Pakistan

"The depletion of oil and natural gas reserves, especially in Pakistan, will reduce energy security sustainability in the region, although…

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Dar says talks in August to bring back $200bn from Swiss banks

Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar said yesterday that talks will be held with Swiss authorities in August to…

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Cyprus pledges to tackle bad debt

Bailed out Cyprus has vowed to tackle its mountain of bad debt after the cabinet approved proposals to reform legislation…

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