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May 24 likely to be final meeting for TAPI pipeline project: Petroleum minister
Petroleum minister congratulates Pakistan and India on successful negotiations.
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Court order: NAB given 7 days to arrest rental power accused
Bureau’s prosecutor general says no need for arrests since all individuals are cooperating.
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Exhibition: Pakistani fabrics to be displayed in Jakarta
Members of Pakistani community are currently finalising arrangements for holding the exhibition in a befitting manner.
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Rice exports to Malaysia grow 244%
Pakistan exported 148,000 MT of rice to the country last year.
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Emaar Pakistan: 50th villa handed over in record time
Mirador is a Portuguese-style estate at Canyon Views in Islamabad.
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Restore trust to revive economy, says Burki
Economist for devising long-term strategy to achieve growth.
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Corporate results: Pakistan Oilfields profits jump 19%
Net revenue rose 21% to Rs22 billion during July 2011 and March 2012.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer Company, the shining armour of the industry
Company posts a profit, the only one expected to do so among all fertiliser manufacturers.
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Wheat harvest to start in Haripur this week
Farmers fear 50% of production target will be missed.
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Market Watch: Investors wary as market remains range-bound
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 8 points.
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Pakistan asks US to create fund for coal projects
Proposal prompted by donors’ reluctance due to environmental concerns.
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Back-door dealing: Legal loophole to be closed after banks dodge taxes
Tax rate of bank subsidiaries likely to be brought at par with its parent company.
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Under its wing: Govt plans to regulate LPG prices, waive GST
OGRA may set prices; gas from new fields to be provided to state-owned distributors.
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RPP case: NAB does not have authority to ask government for policy review, says SC
Orders NAB to ensure implementation of its orders.
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Pakistan upbeat on trade with India
Finance minister sees popular support for building ties with the neighbouring country.
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Pakistan to clock in 4% growth this year: Hafeez Shaikh
Shaikh says Pakistan budgeted for the loan repayments, most of which have been disbursed.
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Sales promotion: NIT sets up kiosk at FTC building
Another NIT kiosk will be organised at the PSO Head Office, Karachi, on April 18 and 19, 2012.
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Corporate results: DG Khan Cement profit jumps tenfold
Price hike of 25% single-handedly lifts profits.
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Kashmore: Wheat procurement yet to start
26 wheat procurement centres set up in Jacobabad, Kashmore since Monday, are purchasing grain at government rates.
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Refineries post mixed earnings
Attock Refinery proves to have a better mix than National Refinery.
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Opening up trade: Indian energy company offers technology transfer
Shows interest in joint ventures in manufacturing, energy conservation.
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A cashless or a less-cash economy?
Conference panellists discuss branchless banking and cashless transactions.
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Caught in the act: SECP sanctions Faysal Bank for manipulating stock prices
Regulator prohibits bank from trading at the stock exchange.
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Panel orders probe into irregular hiring in OGDC
22 officers were appointed in 2005 in violation of rules.
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Tax collection improves since unearthing of container scam
FBR collects Rs1b more every month with a sharp fall in smuggling.
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Market Watch: Market rallies on IMF growth forecasts, better earnings
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 174 points.
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Pakistan needs to arrange Rs7.3t in upcoming year
Country likely to roll over maturing debt of Rs5.8t once again.
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Bid foiled: Ministry’s plan to increase gas prices by 30% thwarted
Ogra points out flaw in the ministry’s proposal tabled at a recent ECC meeting.
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Underground power station planned
The 375MW station at Warsak will replace old 243MW power house.
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Market Watch: Index closes flat as market struggles to regain footing
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 6 points.
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Kapco profits decline 17%
Financial charges stand higher than bottom-line.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim hit bad by gas shortfall
Fertiliser manufacturer fails to declare a dividend for the first time in almost three years.
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Passco to start wheat purchase from May
Preference will be given to growers who have borrowed from ZTBL.
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TAPI pipeline: Pakistan, Afghanistan and India agree on transit fee
Islamabad will pay 50 cents per mmcfd to Kabul, get similar fee from India.
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Analysis: How Pakistanis are discouraged from savings
Low returns, high inflation erode purchasing power of consumers.
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Internet censorship: Activists worry as authorities push for automated filtering
National URL Filtering and Blocking System will allow en masse blocking of ‘offensive’ websites.
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Oil prices mixed after Iran nuclear talks
Oil prices fell in early trade as Iran and six major powers held "constructive" talks on Iran's nuclear program.
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Manchar Lake: Six desalination plants installed
Plants will provide safe drinking water to fishermen.
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French utility to acquire International Power
Company divested stake in Hubco last month and increased control in Uch plant.
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Economist exposes flaws in governance
Dr Shahid Siddiqui talks about the past at a pre-budget seminar.
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Partnership: IBA and ISB venture to offer quality education
MoU was signed by IBA Karachi Dean and Director Dr Ishrat Husain and ISB Deputy Dean Deepak Chandra.
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Business Express liable for Rs80 million
Railways department considering cancellation of operator’s contract.
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Climate change inflicts $3.5b loss on economy
This poses threat to country’s water, food and energy security.
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Quota delay may hamper US pharma investment
ABC says over 800 psychotropic drugs are in short supply.
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Market Watch: Banking sector takes over the wheel
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 29 points.
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Speeding up urbanisation: Bhalwal gets its own industrial estate
Punjab government plans to open such parks in every district.
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Govt’s milk pricing mechanism flawed: CCP
Uniform fresh milk prices in violation of competition law.
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Untapped market: Can Pakistan become a hub for medical tourism?
Country is home to specialists that can provide world-class treatment, say doctors.
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Corporate titan: After 27 years at Engro, Asad Umar calls it a day
As president, he transformed the firm from a fertiliser manufacturer to a diversified conglomerate.
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Compressors for Qadirpur: OGDC chooses not to punish errant supplier
The corporation decides against encashing bank guarantee of the US-based company.

















































