BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Business Recorder helps its readers by compiling what it sees as important updates from the previous day to save your valuable time and effort.

Here are the top stories you should read to start your day:

• Anti-power theft crackdown: ‘real payoff’ to become measurable from next month, says PD

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• Gruesome murder of Khalistan Movement leader has jolted the West: interim PM Kakar

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• Information minister says interim govt will help ECP hold free, fair elections

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• Commerce minister anticipates ‘good news’ on petrol prices on October 1

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• Pakistan committed to fostering ties with global businesses, says caretaker FM

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• Pakistan, GCC agree to further strengthen their cooperation

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• Foreign minister Jilani denies meeting with Israeli minister

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• Mianwali Express train accident: four railways officials suspended for alleged negligence

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• Interim Punjab govt seeks technological support from China

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• Caretaker PM Kakar says ‘fair’ elections can take place without Imran Khan

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• Punjab govt bans Avastin usage, sales for two weeks after reports of vision lost

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• Boosting industrial competitiveness: SIFC executive body seeks a financial plan

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• Identifying new taxpayers: Shamshad seeks data of electricity users

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• FBR urged to extend income tax return deadline

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