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Chinese Autos: Van, pickup truck introduced in Pakistani market
The cars will be assembled in Pakistan from June 2012 onwards.
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Negative externality: Farmers fear fallout as BT corn trial allowed
Surrounding crops may be at risk from the experiment.
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Clear road ahead: Car sales in cruise control mode
Honda production at a standstill for third straight month.
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Market Watch: Volumes rocket to six-year high
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 81 points.
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Groundbreaking of 50MW wind power plant in Jhimpir
Wind power generation growing at 25% a year globally.
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Pakistan to propose alternative trade schemes to US
Commerce secretary says issue will be taken up at bilateral trade talks in April.
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Legislators blame OGRA for gas crisis
NA panel considers referring illegal CNG licences case to FIA.
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Fuel oil imports fall 0.9% in February
PSO seeks 650,000 tons of fuel oil.
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Brazil announces multiple-entry visa for businessmen
Offers help in producing ethanol fuel, developing agriculture.
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Support: Business Forum Punjab wants MFN list expanded
BFP says its against rushed timeline, demands negative list be maintained for another 36 months while it is reviewed.
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Engro Foods to invest Rs8.7b in expansion
Plan to introduce more products in its dairy segment.
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Assistance: Korea to provide $7.2m loan to NTDC
70 per cent of work on the Ghazi Road grid station in Lahore under the original $16.5 million loan.
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Beware of currency counterfeiters, says SBP
SBP re-designs banknotes to deal with threat from forgery.
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German event manager to organise fairs in Pakistan
To focus on multi-billion dollar market for food, beverages and energy.
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Tunnel farming: Pakistan slow to adopt technology
Technique can increase crop production, farmer income.
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Wind power project to start production in Dec
Turkish group setting up 56MW project in Jhimpir.
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Market Watch: Bourse recovers as volumes reach two-year high
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 26 points.
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Fuel costs: CPPA wants power tariffs to rise by another 21%
NEPRA to conduct public hearings on March 20 to determine if hike is justified.
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Diamer-Bhasha affectees get first instalment for temporary housing
Wapda to provide for interim accommodation apart from payment for a permanent township.
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Partnerships: Al-Islami, Neat Foods enter joint venture
The two have agreed to develop and re-export Al Islami’s products in Pakistan and international markets.
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Food companies: Saudi delegation to inspect facilities and award licences
Hopes to ensure supply of quality food products to Saudi Arabia.
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Wireless broadband: PTCL wins consumer choice award
PTCL EVO had won the ‘2012 Best Wireless Broadband’ brand of Pakistan.
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EOBI asked to exercise caution in releasing funds
Traders allege ghost workers are getting the money.
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Cement sales stagnate over the last four years
Representative bemoans lacklustre growth.
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Corporate results: Shell profits halve on mounting govt receivables
Second largest oil marketing company declares bonus shares.
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Nepotism: Petroleum ministry misusing funds
Secretary orders probe into allocation of hefty allowances for trainees.
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Market Watch: Five-day rally comes to an end
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 79 points.
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Disputed projection: Wheat output put on higher side at 27m tons
Planning Commission reluctant to include the ‘optimistic’ figure in Economic Survey.
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Fuel import: Qatar quotes hefty price for its LNG
Country’s demand puts off potential local buyers, including power producers.
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'Better than HD' new 4G iPad launched
New tablets will ship from March 16.
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CNG dealers oppose ‘proposed’ price rise
To meet petroleum secretary on 10th to discuss prices, outages.
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Livestock: Ministry mulls plan to export surplus stocks
Export of 100,000 live animals, surplus to needs of the country, expected to be completed by May.
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KESC power supply policy: Industrial captive power units may be disconnected
Utility issues notice to captive gas-powered industrial units.
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Political battles bad for Pakistan’s credit image: S&P
Struggle between executive, judiciary and military biggest risk to economy.
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Corporate Results: National Bank falls behind industry growth
Keeps investors happy by declaring all-time high dividend of Rs7.5 per share.
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Market Watch: Stock market continues upward rally
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 46 points.
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Petroleum: Indian company eyes Pakistan as trade eases
May build 100km pipeline linking Bhatinda to Lahore.
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Pakistan to profit from Indian ban on cotton export
International buyers to switch to Pakistan, will drive up prices.
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Money (mis)management: National debt doubles to Rs11.7 trillion in 4 years
In 2011 alone, Rs1 trillion was added to the debt stock.
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Lahori entrepreneurs outclass Karachiites in Allworld Pakistan 100 list
Summit in Lahore will seek to highlight the success of 100 of the fastest growing companies in the country.
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Renewable energy: Govt likely to waive duty on equipment import
PSO to launch bio-diesel project, Rs2b annual savings expected.
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Going down: Millers jump ship as textile industry sinks
Energy crisis forces industrialists to abandon production.
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Kinnow export: New varieties, technological input key to future growth
Pakistan losing out on multi-billion dollar market.
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Microfinance: Pakistani, Afghan officials stress need for cooperation
Sharing knowledge and skills will help end poverty, unemployment.
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SECP approves regulations for exchange traded funds
Introduction of ETFs to allow greater investment flexibility.
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Govt to raise Rs30 billion through privatisation
Stakes in HBL, NBP and PPL to be offloaded for capital.
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Market Watch: Trade volumes surge to two-year high
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 190 points.
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Mismanaged: WAPDA to investigate water loss at Tarbela
Seven power units shut down, water body to meet on 16th.
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Vibrant bond market needed for infrastructure projects: SBP
Corporate debt market still to make a mark in country.
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PIA employees fear hiring of retired air force men
Airline unaware, says there is complete ban on hiring.

















































