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Allai Khwar project: Trial production to start this month
Project's power plant, comprising 2 generating units of 60.5MW each, expected to begin production on a trial basis.
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‘After recent efforts, Pak-India trade growing’
Bilateral trade will transform business dynamics in SAARC region: Sabharwal.
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Irregular appointments, promotions: NESPAK in PAC’s cross-hair
Panel questions appointment of MD, ‘illegal’ promotions made by him.
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Shifting the focus to micro-insurance
Insurance companies need to shift gears if they wish to expand into untapped sector.
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Faisalabad woes: From textile hub to haven for scrap dealers
Weaving mill sold to scrap traders due to crippling energy shortage.
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Mobile phone banking accounts surge to 1.45m
New deposit mobilisation product, Easy Paisa Khushaal, launched.
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India to organise trade exhibition in Karachi
Indian officials are in the city to oversee pre-event preparations.
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Wheat stock sufficient to cater to demand
According to API, harvest clocks in at 23.5 million tons for 2011-12.
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Market Watch: Stock market consolidates amid uncertainty
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 73 points.
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Cabinet Division rejects cut in age limit for import of used cars
Says industries ministry summary violates rules of business.
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Intellectual property rights: Punjab refuses to budge in dispute with Monsanto
Provincial govt refuses to acknowledge US agro giant’s right to sell its own seeds.
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Social media has developed so fast we don’t know how to handle it, says expert
Experts discuss the evolution and benefits of new technology۔
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Social media: ‘Smart phones will take Pakistan into a new era’
Seminar, Swiss Knife of Social Media, sheds light on impact of social networks.
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People may ‘like’ your product, but not enough to buy it
Marketeers in Pakistan do not realise the power of analysing people’s behaviour on social media sites.
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Regional summit: ECO has a long way to go, says President Zardari
Emphasises trade, regional connectivity at the 12th ECO Summit in Baku. Calls for expediting Pak-Iran projects.
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Citigroup CEO Pandit resigns
Board unanimously elects Michael Corbat, manager of bank's business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, to succeed.
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ECO: Summit kicks off today with Pakistan in attendance
President Asif Ali Zardari is representing Pakistan at the ECO summit and will address the gathering on Tuesday.
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World food day: Food ministry directed to urgently frame policy
President Zardari said agriculture in Pakistan is beset with many challenges.
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Senate demands report on textile sector woes
Wants detailed report on challenges faced by the industry.
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Turkmenistan to start building TAPI in 2017
Ex-Soviet country agreed to supply 1.3bcfd of natural gas to Pakistan.
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‘Steps being taken for macroeconomic stability’
Despite various constraints govt is trying to mobilise resources: Shaikh.
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‘Frivolous govt attitude may lead to food crisis’
Lack of effective policy causes reduction in per capita food availability.
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Durability influences car resales
Indus leads in 1,300cc, Suzuki dominates economy cars, Honda in quality.
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Market watch: Stocks gain as third quarter results trickle in
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 53 points.
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Mergers & acquisitions: Summit Bank still struggling to achieve profitability
Expensive deposit portfolio causing headaches, CEO claims bank will have positive net income in 2013.
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EU trade preference scheme to start from November
Pakistan wins duty-free access despite opposition from some EU states.
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Exploring other options: Govt urged to announce alternative energy policy
Speakers say household demand should be shifted to renewable energy.
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Pakistan imported tea worth Rs25.03 bn last year: Parliamentary Secretary
Kenya supplies most tea to Pakistan having a 55.01% share in imports. India is a close second with 17.13%.
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India inflation rises, dampens rate cut hopes
Indian inflation accelerated to its highest level this year, hitting 7.81 percent.
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Fast-track business: Fresh move for speedier India-Pakistan trade
Customs to start performing round-the-clock shifts at Wagah from today.
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HSD, kerosene rates up: Petrol, CNG prices reduced
Weekly prices announced despite opposition in National Assembly.
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No more interns, please
Current internship culture needs to be replaced with a more structured one.
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Romancing Russia
Disappointment over Russian president’s aborted trip must be set aside.
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Crop bio-fortification can combat ‘hidden hunger’
Increasing nutritional value of edible parts of plants can have widespread benefits.
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Save water to save Pakistan
Country is on the verge of becoming a water-deficient nation.
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Tackling the challenge of unemployment
Society needs not just university graduates, but skilled technical workers as well.
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Welfare for the affluent: The economic costs of protectionism
Often touted as the saviour of industry, it results in a stunted economy unable to compete on its own.
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Rising partner: A Turkey-Pakistan alliance for Islamic banking
Pakistan can seek Turkish help to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
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Land Records: World Bank to lend additional Rs7.5b
Data of about 52 million land owners was being computerised.
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Samsung achieves large rise in brand value
Interbrand ranks electronic goods producer 9th in its brand valuation index.
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Businessmen express concern over inflated electricity bills
Cost of production has become unsustainable for businesses: FCCI.
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Solar panel prices drop 80%
Govt asked to announce renewable energy tariff for residences.
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Bureaucratic red tape results in Pakistan losing potential export markets
Delay in establishing processing plants lead to no exports to US, Australia, Japan.
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Construction materials: Falling coal prices to boost cement sector’s profits
After a stellar year, analysts expect further improvement in margins.
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Weekly curtain raiser: Petrol may get cheaper by Rs2 per litre
Diesel will be expensive by Rs3.16, says ministry’s summary.
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Weekly review: Friday’s profit-taking drags bourse down from historic highs
Macroeconomic indicators, positive and negative sector-specific news keeps market volatile.
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Faisalabad businessmen demand international flights
Exporters travel to Dubai, Singapore to meet foreign buyers.
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14 new non-profit associations registered
Most of them will work in areas of education and health.
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Meezan Bank profits jump 16% to Rs2.7b
Board of directors approve financial statements for nine months of 2012.
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PIA, anti-corruption watchdog sign MoU
PIA MD says move will ensure an economic impact on the national carrier.

















































