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Uncompetitive practice: CCP finds support against International Clearing House
Consumer groups, businesspersons back CCP’s call to strike down the proposal.
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Dried-up wells : As gas reserves fall, deep wells need hefty investment
PPL says wells can last another 10 years with money injection.
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90 officials, workers terminated from National Fertilizer Marketing Ltd
NFC terminates services of employees hired without due process in subsidiary.
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Obstructing the water doorway: Kishanganga Dam to limit water flow
Pakistan may lose 13% of water from Neelum Jhelum River.
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Improving sports, recreation facilities: Lawrence College to get a grant of Rs20m
Students displayed a series of performances, from physical drills to gymnastics and karate.
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Mitigating damage: Draft for climate change policy approved
National Plan of Action has been designed to implement it.
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Tax refund fraud: ‘FBR should enact laws’
"Tax lawyers should not be made part of any enquiries in case of any fraud," says LTBA President.
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OGDC: AGM scheduled for October 4
The meeting will consider and adopt the audited accounts of the company for the year ended on June 30, 2012.
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Post-election scenario: New FCCI team faces daunting challenges
Election results announced, Aslam takes over as president
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UAF strives to obtain global certification
Recognition vital to get benefits of international job market.
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Sharjah Expo Centre to organise halal food expo
Signs MoU with Pakistan Halal Development Council in this regard.
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Over 6,000 imported cars stuck at Karachi Port
Importers meet FBR chief today to sort out depreciation issue.
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Market watch: Investors book profits amid consolidation phase
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 42 points.
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Pak Business Express slashes fares to stay on track
Crisis-hit Pakistan Railways cannot afford to lose lifeline which pays its bills.
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Cutting competition: Is ICAP justified in barring non-ICAP members?
Differences in certification requirements may have necessitated ICAP’s move.
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Power generation plants to get more oil
Production drops after suspension of gas supply.
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Seeking brownie points: Govt seeks to earn carbon credits on Kohala project
Consultants hired to approach the United Nations.
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PM Ashraf for reducing rural-urban digital gap
3643 villages, 260 towns served telecom and broadband services. 4217 kms of optical fibre cable laid in the country.
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Reuters’ coverage in Pakistan displays compromise on standards
Half a dozen employees quit news agency over increasing sensationalism.
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UAE visas: Talks with IMF delayed due to holdup
Embassy sources said the visa applications are expected back from Dubai by Wednesday.
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Trade agreements: ‘Pakistan hopeful of FTA with GCC’
Khar hoped that in view of Pakistan’s special relations with GCC, the Pakistani workers would be give preference.
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Pakistan to qualify for GSP Plus next year
German ambassador says business delegation will arrive in November.
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OICCI survey: Business sentiment dips 9%
Concerns over energy shortages, security and inflation dampen outlook.
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Limited role of women causing economic loss
Females comprise only 17% of the country’s workforce.
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Millers refuse to visit Mumbai textile exhibition
Express dissatisfaction over Indian business visa regulations.
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LinkedIn denies plans to enter Pakistan
Though maintains it is exploring opportunities in the country.
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Market watch: Bourse climbs on back of index heavyweights
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 26 points.
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With doubtful projections, FBR clears tax amnesty schemes
Revenue board aims to collect more than Rs150b through the schemes.
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Moving up the value chain: Local yarn, cloth prices rise due to demand from China
Instead of investing in value-addition, local textile companies continue to complain
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NFML takes steps to make its system corruption-free, transparent
Action taken after earlier allegations of misappropriation of Rs27b worth of urea.
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Fertiliser plants: Gas supply plan proposed after loan default warning
Plan calls for providing 137 mmcfd of gas to fertiliser manufacturers.
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Middle East telcos mull alliance in Facebook fight
The ambitious project faces technical and financial obstacles and may never be implemented on a large scale.
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IMF, Finance Ministry meeting delayed as UAE embassy processes visa
Embassy says visas will be issued after clearance from Dubai. Ministry submitted 'meeting letter' late.
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New Technology: SUPARCO organises symposium on satellite systems
Efficacy of the Chinese BeiDou Navigation Satellite System demonstrated for the first time in the world.
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IGI to expand into life insurance
IGI will provide further benefits to its stakeholders after the acquisition.
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Cement industry’s profits grow seven times in fiscal 2012
Earnings rise sharply on the back of 26% price increase.
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Darawat Dam receives fund injection
Govt releases Rs360m for accelerating work on the project.
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Under scrutiny: Promotions, recruitments in PSO under investigation
Committee also inquires about expenditures on salaries and perks.
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Indo-Pak council: FPCCI opposes formation of parallel business body
In the presence of the IPCCI, there is no need for the formation of a parallel joint business council.
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Provinces to face 17% water shortage
IRSA turns down Balochistan’s demand for additional water.
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Textile imports decline almost 12%
Overall imports during July-August 2012 have declined 1.99%.
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Water management: US helps Pakistani farmers gain efficiency
Workshop educates growers on boosting yields through efficient water use.
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Market watch: Bourse continues march on consolidation path
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls two points.
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Cabinet to deliberate on energy crisis
PM calls meeting as power shortfall peaks due to fuel shortages, heavy rains.
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Credit crunch: As banks turn their backs on private sector, US steps in
Will create financing options for small and medium sized businesses in Pakistan.
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Diamer Bhasha Dam: ADB faces internal resistance to financing vital project
Bank commits to only partial funding; insists Pakistan take the lead.
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Fruity delight: Pakistani mangoes popular in Kashmir
Mangos received from Pakistan in trade across LoC are selling like hot cake due to the high quality of the fruit.
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Power sector: Austria keen to invest in Pakistan
Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan Axel Wech called on Federal Minister for Water and Power Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar.
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EU trade concession: Textile manufacturers see 30% export boost
Duty-free access can fetch an additional $700m in exports.
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Poor talent management capping business growth
CGMA survey reveals inadequacies in human capital development.

















































