ICST calls for efficient banking mechanism to overcome money laundering
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Pakistan won’t need IMF again, Umar claims
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Railways minister vows to bring 100 new coaches in a month
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China moves to lift confidence as economic growth hits weakest pace since 2009
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FATF gives Iran until Feb to complete reforms
Members of FATF had already given Tehran until October to bring its laws against money-laundering and funding of terrorism up to its guidelines
Pakistan’s textile exports inch up by 0.86 percent in 1st quarter FY19
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FBR contemplating to allow manufacturers to import raw materials under DTRE scheme
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France extends support for China’s Belt & Road initiative
Mr Barety stated France supported the Chinese BRI concept and was willing to invest in the following phases of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on condition that transparency is ensured.
Iran keen on barter trade with Pakistan, calls for strengthening economic ties
Mr Nazeri said Iran had massive construction potential and could work with Pakistan in this area
Govt contemplating to export surplus wheat
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Engro says govt has no contractual right to renegotiate LNG agreement
On Thursday, the Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary had announced the government would be conducting an audit of the two LNG deals
IMC resumes booking of vehicles
IMC requests customers to make partial payments only and told them not to make full payments at the time of booking their vehicles
PM confident of future despite ‘plunder’ by previous govts
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PM invites Qatari investment to facilitate Pakistan’s economy
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Azerbaijan offers $100m credit to address Pakistan’s energy woes
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