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Rosy picture: Sugar millers present artificially sweetened stock estimate
Win ECC’s approval for export of another 250,000 tons of sweetener.
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Market watch: Index witnesses a dull day
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 155.3 points.
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Outlook: Stock market to take a breather, says Arif Habib
Investment titan blames govt for market gains not translating into GDP growth.
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Deadline: Govt still hoping to get over $1.3b from spectrum auction
Four bids received, Warid did not participate.
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Gloomy: Pakistan unable to bring down total debt, says report
IMF Fiscal Monitor says gross debt to national output ratio to remain at 63.4%.
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Islamabad-Riyadh parleys: Long-term oil credit facility high on Saudi talks agenda
Joint ventures for oil, gas exploration will also come up for discussion.
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Why trade with India is in our interest
There is need to mitigate impression that India is interested in bilateral trade or it will negatively impact ties.
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World Bank expected to approve $700 million for Dasu, irrigation projects: Dar
Finance Minister says tax revenue has increased by 17% while exports have witnessed an increase of 6% this year.
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18% of US Internet users had their data stolen: survey
The survey also found 21 percent reported having email or social network accounts compromised.
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Success, at a high price
Getting international investors to invest in Pakistan on the basis of price alone is a bad strategy.
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Rice issues: Research crucial to improving per acre yield, says Khan
Engro Eximp chief executive stresses work on new seeds to increase production.
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Transition: Concrete framework required with 3G arrival
Innovative approach should be undertaken to bridge digital divide.
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Politics plays: Cracks visible in Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
With persistent US pressure, $1.5b gift seems to have buried the project.
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Believe it or not: Employment trends – PBS data that cannot be relied on
Old-fashioned calculation methods swell the ranks of employed.
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Public debt: Mixed reaction to Eurobond issue
Decision will improve liquidity, lead to overall reduction in interest rates.
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Price hike: CM approves increase in wheat price
Support price of wheat increased from Rs1,200 to Rs1,250 per 40 kilogrammes.
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Ukraine crisis: World finance chiefs fall short on growth plan
Pledge to follow up on reforms and support rescue programme.
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Expansion: E-commerce future bright in Pakistan
Kaymu.pk leading local industry, launching same portal in 26 countries.
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Muslim countries: President presses for economic cooperation
Encourages collaboration among OIC members.
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Recall: GM head knew of steering problems, document reveals
Had recalled 2.6m cars due to ignition switch defect linked to 13 deaths.
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FBR promises to make concessions
PTEA chairman highlights textile industry’s woes
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Contravention: Govt fails to convene legally-binding meeting
Delays mandatory sitting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board.
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State bank of Pakistan: Acting governor’s appointment challenged
Headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the bench asked them to file their comments by May 5.
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Aircraft lease: Fearing litigation, govt bars PIA from easing conditions
ECC approves release of $29.9m for acquiring eight airplanes.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 enters new territory
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying leads to a rise of 841 points.
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Economy watch: Govt reluctant to release below-expectations growth
Growth rate slipped below 4% in first quarter of current fiscal year.
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Giving importance : President stresses business community’s role
President expressed hope that the newly elected body would work for the promotion of business community.
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Business seminar held in Denmark
Danish ambassador expresses interest in Pakistani market.
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World Anti-Crisis Plan: Experts endorse document to mitigate global issue
Ambitious targets, strategies proposed to tackle economic and financial problems.
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TUV certificate granted to Pakistani industries
Will allow export of solar panels to European markets.
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E-banking transactions grow
During Oct-Dec 2013, substantial increase recorded in value and volume.
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Ease restrictions on used cars’ import, urges APMDA
Chairman writes letter to PM, laments meagre price cut.
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Market watch: Index maintains standing
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1.10 points.
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SECP compiles first-ever rule book for equity market
Document applicable to Lahore and Karachi stock exchanges.
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FY14: In 9 months, local car sales rev down
Sales decline month-on-month in March due to ‘New Year Model’ phenomenon.
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Star Power: Court suspends cancellation of letter of support
Order came after PPIB revoked letter and encashed $2.68m worth of guarantee.
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King of fruits: Exporters taking pre-emptive steps ahead of mango season
Hot water treatment compulsory for all exports to the European Union.
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Way clear: Afghanistan drops objection to Dasu Dam
Agreement for 870MW Suki Kinari hydropower project signed.
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World Bank assures Pakistan of support for economic, energy priorities
IFC extends support for early initiation of ILO, IFC programme, set up currency swap line.
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‘Instrument of prosperity’: PM calls for unlocking Silk Road potential
Nawaz recounts political, economic dividends of the project at Boao Forum.
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Manufacturing sector: Second MCB PMI shows growth
The PMI for the month of March stood at 65.13, a decline of 1.41 points compared with January’s PMI, which was 66.54.
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Grapevine: Cement manufacturers demand probe into speculations
Rumours of collusion meant to create panic in stock market, laments APCMA.
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Mitigating crisis: LNG import to start next year, says Dastgir
Process to develop the required infrastructure underway.
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SBP’s kitty: Forex reserves fall, data shows
Decline of 4.4% follows external debt servicing of $142 million.
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Clothing business: Luxury lawn making millions for industrialists and investors
Increasing growth leaves footprints on the domestic market.
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Market watch: Index enters unchartered territory
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 309.53 points.
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Gas handling terminal: Govt appears to be abandoning LNG retrofit project
May prefer another scheme that is seeking a lower price.
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July-March: Trade deficit at $13.9b, leaves behind IMF estimate
May dampen positive impact of $2 billion worth of Eurobonds.
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Money matters: Workers’ remittances up 11.87 per cent
Inflow from Saudi Arabia highest in nine months of FY14.
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Window opening : Some spectrum available for all telecom operators
Auction designed such that every company would have chance to survive in 3G era.

















































