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Kia assembler cuts prices

Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC), the assembler of Kia vehicles, on Thursday reduced the price of various models by Rs100,000-500,000, citing rupee appreciation against the dollar. The new price of Picanto AT, Sportage FWD, AWD and Black limited edition is Rs3.850 million, Rs8.040m, Rs8.770m and Rs9.300m, showing a reduction of Rs100,000-350,000. Sorento 2.4L FWD, 2.4L AWD and 3.5L FWD now carry a

Weak rupee drives up external debt

The central government’s debt, both within the country and to foreign entities, surged by nearly a third in the 12 months through August, reaching close to Rs64 trillion, State Bank of Pakistan data showed on Thursday. The 29 per cent increase in debt amounted to Rs14.4tr, as the figure stood at Rs49.57tr by the end of August 2022. Of the total amount, domestic debt rose 23pc to Rs39.79tr, u

Weak rupee drives up external debt

The central government’s debt, both within the country and to foreign entities, surged by nearly a third in the 12 months through August, reaching close to Rs64 trillion, State Bank of Pakistan data showed on Thursday. The 29 per cent increase in debt amounted to Rs14.4tr, as the figure stood at Rs49.57tr by the end of August 2022. Of the total amount, domestic debt rose 23pc to Rs39.79tr, u

GSP+ status extended for four years

The European Parliament on Thursday unani­mously voted to extend the current generalised system of preferences (GSP) for another four years until 2027 for developing countries, including Pak­istan, to enjoy duty-free or minimum duty on exports to the European market. The parliament voted with 561 in favour, five against and two in abstention to extend the current rules on the GSP schemes, inclu

Talks to boost trade with Kazakhstan

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have started formal talks to identify areas for promoting bilateral trade. Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz held a virtual meeting with Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shakkaliyev Arman. An official announcement issued after the meeting said Mr Arman emphasised the need for expanding cooperation in various sectors and increasing the trade v