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Thar Coal: Work in progress on power projects
Work to provide electricity and water to Thar area.
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TDAP seeks international capital injection
Trade Development Authority decides to finish 12 export promotion and skill development projects.
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NCEL makes new record
National Commodity Exchange trading volumes reach record levels in November.
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Trade: Zardari for improved communication
Trade boost between Pakistan and China needed, will provide easy access to markets in Gulf countries.
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Energy: Distribution companies to start consumer survey
Survey one of the conditions imposed by World Bank and Asian Development Bank.
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Iranian company signs $100m wind power deal
Technical service sector can assist in overcoming power shortage, says Iran's Commercial Counselor.
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Reformed GST : Zero-rated sectors threaten strike
Industrialists say documentation an excuse to repeal zero-rating, areas already fully documented
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Forex reserves ease to $16.74b
Rupee eases against dollar in currency market, overnight rates end at 11% in money market.
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Market watch: Index up, volumes down
The benchmark 100-share index at KSE climbs 121.74 points, or 1.08 per cent, to close at 11,343.55 points.
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Pakistan, China to launch new five-year development plan
Thirty six projects worth $13.3 billion to be given the go-ahead to boost economy.
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USAID to replace inefficient water pumps
USAID launchs ‘electricity for water’ programme in west Punjab, will enable farmers to save money and electricity.
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SECP: Deadlines extended
Securities and Exchange Commission extends Companies Regularisation Scheme, Companies Easy Exit Scheme to December 31.
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UAE largest investor: consul general
UAE Consul General says value of Pakisan's exports to UAE valued over $2 billion.
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KSE top performer in the region
International markets were mostly subdued in November.
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Rate of return on treasury bills rises
Banks make most investment in short-term papers.
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Coal: Thar fields exempted from federal excise duty
Step taken for development of coal fields, output exempted from 1% federal excise duty.
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Foreign Investment: Media portraying negative image
US energy companies hesitate due to security concerns: US consultant.
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Oil marketing companies margin on petrol slashed
Government and oil marketing companies (OMCs) take the hit instead of consumers.
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Merck sells Pakistan business
OBS Pakistan (Private) Limited will now market and sell MSD-branded medicines medicines
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Gold prices climb to fresh peak
Gold jumped by Rs486 to reach Rs38,271 per 10 grams in the local bullion market, international price also climb.
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Traders buy Indian cotton on new rates
60,000 bales from fresh contracts arrive.
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Stocks fall as selling witnessed in oil shares
Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark 100-share index ends 0.12 per cent or 12.95 points lower at 11,221.81.
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Damaged irrigation channels add to challenges
Post-flood agriculture: 'Shortage of water remains pressing concern'.
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Businessmen paid only Rs1.4b in taxes last year
Tax evasion on the rise as only one out of every 10 businessmen file tax returns.
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Pakistani IT companies bag 7 awards in Malaysia
Companies win awards at 10th International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) in Kuala Lumpur.
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Media watch: Rise in interest rate
Media discuss recent hike in the discount rate and its possible effects on govt borrowing and private investment.
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Textile: Local industry can benefit from Sri Lanka
Pakistani textile industry can benefit from the experiences of top Sri Lankan companies.
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Production of detergent starts at new facility
Local suppliers now working on P&G projects abroad.
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LCCI: ‘Rate hike to hit economy hard’
The chamber has claimed that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted an incorrect strategy.
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Inflation: Spi rises 20%
SPI for combined income group for week ended on November 25 shows an increase of 20.54 per cent.
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Power outages to end soon, says KESC CEO
New unit to start supplying 350MW next year.
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Fertiliser sales down seven per cent
Floods, higher prices dampen demand.
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NEPRA approves cut in power tariffs
Notification for implementation to be issued by ministry.
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Rice exports may hit 4m tons
REAP’s target tops previous estimates by a million tons.
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Budget deficit: Provinces save the day for federation
Gap between revenue and expenditure crosses Rs276b in 90 days.
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Pakistan tops microfinance regulatory framework ranking
SBP had earlier increased minimum capital requirements for microfinance banks,
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Market watch: KSE rises despite discount rate hike
All major oil, banking and fertiliser stocks jump except OGDC.
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Shortfall in revenue collection blamed on internal struggle within FBR
The chairman has been facing stiff opposition since appointment.
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GST saga: Centre agrees to lower tax rate on certain services
Centre and the provinces agree to significantly lower tax rate on services where refunds are not involved.
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WB approves $300m for commodity financing
Import of 150 items will be reimbursed under the aid.
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Monthly tax collection: Rs25.5b shortfall so far
Shortfall expected to decrease by Rs10-12 billion by the end of the month.
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Real interest rate: Similar trend seen in regional countries
Real interest rate comes to negative 0.17% following discount rate hike.
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Wikileaks: Iran-Pak gas pipeline unlikely to take off
A source confided to US diplomat in private conversation that he viewed the project as unlikely.
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Hefty govt expenditure blamed for inflation
State Bank of Pakistan threatens to stop making payments to provinces should they go above their overdraft limits.
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Stocks rise marginally as investors stay away
Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index crawls up 0.17 per cent or 18.41 points at 11,163.43.
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GST saga: Provinces raise objections over federal bill
Provinces ask government to incorporate their recommendations if it wants an integrated sales tax regime, sources say.
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Zardari calls for barter trade with Sri Lanka
Zardari says countries should switch to exchanging goods and services rather than depend on dollar-denominated trade.
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Shaikh admits minor misuse of Watan cards
Govt admits imperfections in Watan Card distribution mechanism as criticism mounts over reports of misuse.
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Increased tax revenue target looks ambitious
Reforms being delayed, industry output weak, says SBP.
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Interest rate hike causes fresh worries for businesses
Decline in investment and increase in bad loans feared.