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Darker days?: Blackout risk as oil expected to run out in a week’s time
PSO cancels cargo shipments; power plants to run out of supply
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Second phase of FTA: Pakistan, China fail to overcome differences
Come up with different timeframes for lowering duties, will meet again in March.
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Kerry-Lugar aid: US double-counts old projects to inflate aid numbers
Several pre-2009 projects, including 2005 earthquake aid, included in Kerry-Lugar tally.
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Recommendation: Chamber suggests development of SME clusters
Underlines need of following Chinese growth model.
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Oil production: Ministry signs another concession agreement
The minister claims that oil production in the country had reached 100,698 barrels per day
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Textile industry: Millers seek action against yarn dumping
Local markets suffering due to heavy inflow of Indian yarn.
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SIM verification: First phase to begin on January 12
People having more than 3 SIMs will have to provide biometric record.
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Shariah-compliant: IGI Life Insurance to enter Takaful business
Establishment of window operation accompanied with allocation of Rs50m.
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Capital protected funds: Investor confidence high because downside is covered
UBL Funds CEO says more CPPI-based funds to be introduced.
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Demand falls: After a reasonable pick, Wagon R loses the thrust
Company attributes substantial drop in sales to import of used cars.
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Slippery oil: Regulatory confusion impedes hedging plans
Confusion over SBP’s role, fear of administrative action major hindrance.
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Hurdles gone: Dewan Group, FC resolve row over vehicles delivery
Govt steps in to settle dispute over payment of additional costs.
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Falling oil prices
Obama Administration's decision to allow US companies to start oil export is a game-changer for the global oil market
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Announcement: Rahman appointed SSGC MD
Rahman was removed from PPL in 2011 when PPP government reshuffled top officials at major organisations
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Solar power to light up country
Amid crisis, Pakistan approves use of grid-connected solar energy.
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Exporters irked by delay in textile policy
Urge steps to fully utilise incentives offered in budget.
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Local cuisine strikes taste buds, outperforms fast foods
Tikka, Biryani led the way with 49% and 13% shares.
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Market watch: Minor correction as oil keeps market in check
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 89.06 points.
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National Bank of Pakistan: NAB may probe Rs14b losses at Bangladesh branch
NA panel pondering move on fears the bank is protecting the accused.
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CDWP defers two significant projects
Clears power station in Faisalabad at reduced cost.
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In foggy weather, electricity fails to find a way to consumers
State-owned entities fail to maintain grid, keep pace with surging demand.
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PIA property: Is The Roosevelt Hotel worth over $1 billion?
Sale of New York’s iconic hotel could be a strategic cornerstone to revive PIA’s finances
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Talks with China: Pakistan unlikely to make more tariff reduction
Second phase of talks under free trade deal begins with Beijing.
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Eliminating corruption holistically
NAB has resolved to do across-the-board accountability in an objective and impartial manner.
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SIM re-verification: To ease burden on telcos, govt agrees to tax rebates
Govt to waive sales tax on sale of new SIM cards, lower verification charges by over 50% from Jan 12 to Feb 28
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Trip to Sukkur: Zardari inaugurates two hydel power plants
The projects built under public-private partnership will cost $83.4m
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The political economy of Pakistan-India trade
If India chooses to become US’s best friend, supported by Japan, Sino-Pakistan relations may develop a competing nexus
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Capital markets: SECP submits assessment report
Final report will include a roadmap for enabling Pakistan to achieve full implementation of all IOSCO principle
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State-control: Pharma industry up in arms at new drug policy
Government has refused to allow increase in prices of some drugs since 2001.
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Crop woes: Sindh demands rebate on wheat export
Finds it hard to release stocks in market due to weak demand.
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Power generation: Energy sub-committee focuses on short-term plans
LNG-, local gas-based power plants to provide relevant stability.
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Market watch: Index ends marginally in the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 26.18 points.
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Sugar price: Bitter fight over a sweetener
Impasse between millers, farmers continues .
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Profitable sector: Banks’ earnings: something to look forward to
Growth expected to continue in 2015, analyst says.
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Moving ahead: CDWP slated to approve projects valuing Rs64b
Will meet on Tuesday to consider one and a half dozen schemes for approval.
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Development programme: Spending shrinks with aim to restrict budget deficit
Power, infrastructure and social uplift schemes get less-than-required funds.
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Bosnia offers Pakistan a gateway to Europe
Asks businesses to set up surgical instrument unit
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Crude turmoil: Iraq oil exports soar but low prices hit revenue
December volume highest in decades
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‘Unjustified’ move: K-P slaps ban on poultry exports to Afghanistan
Industry voices fear India may capture its market.
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Power supply: Prioritise value-addition, garments makers tell govt
Spinning units being currently favoured, says official.
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Mergers & acquisitions: Arif Habib selling Aisha Steel, but not all of it
Orient Group is likely to buy a majority stake; Meezan Bank managing the offer
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Meaty rise seen in country’s Halal exports
Sector grew at 9.5% in fiscal 2014, experts project even further growth ahead
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Trilateral deadline: Draft of transit trade deal to be ready in 3 months
Pakistan will gain access to landlocked Central Asia in return for use of ports.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 welcomes 2015 by hitting record high
Low inflation numbers raise hopes for a bigger discount rate cut.
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Shareholding: Orient eyes big stake in Aisha Steel
Orient Group has expressed interest in buying a substantial stake in Aisha Steel Mills
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Hydel electricity: Generation increases in 2014
Wapda added 31.289 billion units of hydel electricity to the national grid in 2014
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Auto sector: Disgruntled at being left out, PAAPAM writes to Nawaz
Wants to be included in drafting new auto policy.
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Hefty tariff rise to send production cost soaring
Textile makers voice concern over planned tariff increase of 53% and 30%.
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Consumer Confidence Survey: Expectations aiding decision-making
SBP governor says surveys go a long way in helping policymakers.
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Market watch: Index’s upward stride continues
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 251.26 points

















































