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Economy: PML-N confident about tackling economy
PML-N is fully committed to solve the economic crisis including power load shedding, says Dar.
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‘Pakistan extremely vulnerable due to climate change’
Speakers stress framing policy to ensure survival of agro-based economy.
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Women showcase their entrepreneurial spirit
Punjab Women Entrepreneur Handicraft Festival held in Multan.
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SECP takes action against noncompliant listed firms
Cracks down on leading names in the KSE for violating laws.
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Market watch: Equities recover lost ground as banking stocks resurge
Heavy foreign buying in MCB turns KSE’s fortunes around.
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Korean envoy signals eagerness to boost trade
Welcomes PM Sharif, says Korea willing to invest in Pakistan.
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Changing tracks: As power crisis worsens, businesses innovate
Many domestic industries opt for waste and coal-fired power plants.
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Govt to kick off work on 1,100MW nuclear power plant
Project costing $9.5b will be built with Chinese assistance.
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Unsustainable equation: Ministry paints rosy picture of foreign currency reserves
Expects reserves to drop only $1.5 billion next year with $2 billion in assistance from ‘friends’.
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Green Economy Forum 2013: Transition from red to green economy remains a formidable challenge
Seven steps suggested for corporate sector to bring sustainable development.
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Power generation: KMC plans to remedy power crisis through garbage
A study for a comprehensive plan for generating energy from garbage would be completed in three months, says Zaidi.
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Civic responsibility: Citizens of Peshawar voluntarily remove kundas
Electricity consumers agreed to cooperate as PESCO promised to improve services.
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Corporate governance rules for NGOs discussed
SECP desires to develop a regime that will enhance credibility of NGOs.
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Glimmer of hope for cash-starved economy as Sharif takes over
Economists say it will take years to fully revive the economy.
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Market watch: Index takes a hit as oil stocks lose favour
Heavy trading amid profit-taking marks bearish session at bourse.
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Power woes: Caretaker minister tipped to become energy consultant
Malik briefs govt about the need for a new business model.
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Intel to test Pakistan with tablets
Will launch seven-inch tablets by June-end or early July.
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Market analysts dismiss scepticism, say KSE to rise further
Say stock market is still valued very cheaply, has potential to climb further.
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Project financing: ADB to pull out of CASA-1,000MW import project
Cites security risks in Afghanistan as the reason to part from a project dear to the US .
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Building on ties: New premier indicates plan to link Gwadar with China
Says implementation of an expansive rail network is in the offing to help connect mainland China to Gawadar port.
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Rupee flirts with lifetime low as India's woes mount
I don't see anything that can turn the rupee around for a while: Foreign exchange strategy chief
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New govt to take decision on gas infrastructure cess
Court had suspended the cess, citing procedural lapses.
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Vocational training institutes face an uncertain future due to budget strains
Dearth of funds leads to their closure in last four months every year.
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Kenya erecting barriers to limit rice imports
Pakistan can use Kenyan tea imports as leverage to stop decision.
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National Carrier: PIA seeks aggressive reforms
PIA has not added new aircraft to its fleet for a decade.
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Frugal innovation: Pharmagen eyes affordable bottled water market
Company seeks to offer preventive healthcare options to low-income households.
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Gone with the wind: Fruit farmers suffer losses in the wake of storm
Peach, plum, apricot orchards uprooted by raging winds.
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Global warming: Pakistan may face a big drop in crop yields
Experts warn of food insecurity if steps are not taken in time.
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Cement sector: Industry blames weight laws for falling sales
All Pakistan Cement Manufacturing Association says that the axle load limit had created a transport shortage.
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Market Watch: Relentless foreign buying extends KSE’s rally
KSE-100 index gains 194 points to close at another record.
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LSE to open think tank to assist in policymaking
Think tank, named Lahore Financial Centre, will also promote investment.
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EPZA, KESC to build power plant in Karachi
Facility will ensure continuous power supply to the export zone in the city.
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Exploration and production: Need for hydrocarbons leads gas explorer to Karachi
Pakistan Petroleum will search for natural gas in Malir Town.
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Daunting challenges: Smuggling, duty theft sap investment in steel industry
When challenges are addressed, Aisha Steel will invest in capacity expansion.
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SBP sets new rules for exchange companies
Capital of Rs200m will be needed for network expansion.
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Textile industry continues tirade against load-shedding
Threatens to lay off workers in case demands are not met.
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Romanian student’s AI-driven car drives him to pole position at ISEF
Teen builds a car that equals Google’s attempt, but is considerably cheaper.
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Inflation slows further, hits lowest in nine years
Figure for May clocks in at 5.1%, raising hopes of a cut in interest rate.
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Market watch: Index sets another record for highest-ever close
Benchmark KSE-100 index crosses 22,000 points amid heavy trading.
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KSE’s stellar performance may put it back on MSCI radar
Record growth in volumes and foreign investment likely to invite interest.
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‘Energy sector continues to bleed due to unpaid dues’
Government and private consumers owe IESCO Rs19.5 billion.
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Survey: Pakistanis were better off in 2011-12 than preceding year
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ latest offering may spark some controversy.
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Uncollected bills: Government institutions are the biggest deadbeats
Islamabad pays out subsidies rather than paying off its electricity bills.
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Transmission & distribution: Power theft is the mother of all evil
State-owned power companies punish the good and the wicked alike.
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Electricity generation: IPPs carry the base-load for power production
Generation costs are only slightly higher than billed costs.
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Sources of fuel: Installation cost deters investment in the cheap power sources
Hydroelectricity and gas-fired power plants are the most realistic choices.
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Why power outages are mostly our own fault
How problems in each segment of the energy chain compound those in the next segment.
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Stern action: OGRA slashes SSGC, raises SNGPL gas prices
Regulator also imposes ban on new gas development schemes, reduces UFG ceiling to 4.5%.
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SMEs: Businesses plan to relocate from Karachi to Punjab
Union of Small and Medium Enterprises compiles study for investments in Lahore, Gujranwalla and Sialkot
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First Capital Equities to organise road show in New York
Says the event will be the largest-ever conducted by a Pakistani brokerage.

















































