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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.
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SHC bars SECP acting chairman from holding office
Court says no such position exists in the rules and regulations governing the SECP.
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Weekly review: Bourse climbs as new government vows to end energy crisis
President’s refusal to sign tax amendments aided the index’s growth.
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Consumer goods: P&G sets eyes on expanding Pakistan operations
Company has achieved stellar growth and will increase localised manufacturing.
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Tax collection drops 4.3% to Rs174 billion in May
Thorough ineptitude marks FBR’s performance so far this year.
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In a muddle: Unemployment creeps up but drops on quarterly basis
Survey shows 6.3% of the workforce was jobless in January-March quarter.
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Credible constraints
Nawaz's administration appears more interested in solving the energy crisis than increasing its own powers.
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Amid global surge: Petrol prices increased by Rs2.18
Price of HSD slashed, providing some relief to consumers.
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Korean company urges Pakistan to push for LNG imports
Says Islamabad needs to make a quick decision before prices rise further.
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Smokescreen: To please new govt, finance ministry to paint a pretty picture for next year
Observers say targets for budget deficit is deliberately understated to curry favour with new managers.
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Cash injection: USAID offers funds to resume work on highway
The committee directed the NHA to complete the projects in Balochistan as soon as possible.
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Viper – a local PC brand undaunted by flood of used computers
As some assemblers pack up, Viper expands focus on corporate sector.
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Zero rating: Exporters against proposed sales tax
Both Malik and Firoz said that the sales tax on exports had failed miserably.
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Market Watch: KSE goes through the roof on reassurances over circular debt
Index gains 232 points on reports of Rs500b bond issue to tackle crisis.
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Energy mix: PML-N asked to focus attention on hydropower
Businessmen believe this cheap resource can produce 100,000MW.
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Power crisis: Ban on subsidies, increase in power tariff only salvation
Country cannot afford luxuries like gas for captive power generation.
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Credible constraints: Government to divest shares in energy companies
Move will give independent boards more power to hire and fire CEOs.
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Global hike: Petrol price to rise by Rs2.18 per litre
The prices of HSD, LDO and kerosene are to be slashed by Rs1.46, Rs0.07 and Rs0.38 per litre, respectively.
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Balance of trade: Indo-Pak trade far from balanced, claims SCCI chief
From 2007/2008 to 2012 Pakistan exported goods worth Rs9 billion to India, says Mailk.
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FBR to tighten the noose around tax evaders
Assures support to businesses already in the tax net.
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10 months on, SHC restriction on implementation of Takaful rules remains
Provision for Islamic insurance windows said to be included on ministry’s insistence.
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Hike in flour prices leaves K-P in distress
Twenty-kilogramme bag now retails at Rs770, highest in the country .
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Market watch: Energy sector powers KSE to record high
Index gains 150 points to close at 21,590.66.
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Standard Chartered launches app on all major platforms
Mobile banking app ‘Breeze’ manages customers’ banking needs on the go.
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Chinese firm comes to manufacture IV infusion solutions
Will set up state-of-the-art manufacturing unit on a turnkey basis.
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‘Natural gas still has significant share in energy mix’
Efficient use of depleting resource can help ease power shortage.
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‘Dirty’ dealing : A thriving ‘grey’ market fuels Pakistan’s power sector
Attraction of deferred payments lures IPPs to backdoor dealers for fuel supplies.
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Money out of nowhere: SBP utilises Chinese currency swap agreement to shore up reserves
Central bank still has a few tricks up its sleeve to delay going to the IMF.
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Collaborations ‘Scientific solutions the need of the hour’
Jim stressed the need for increasing food and fibre productivity to ensure a better future.
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Energy problems: Businesses vent anger at caretakers
Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry says power shortage has disrupted business operations.
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Trade agreements: Indonesian envoy wants increased trade
Says preferential trade agreement will help future relations.
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Netherlands agency to train exporters
Will support engineering industry to gain access to EU market.
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PML-N to replace heads of state-owned giants
Pak Steel, PIA, Railways and PNSC will see change at the helm.
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Exporters lash out at SNGPL
PTEA decries discriminatory policies in gas load-shedding.
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Opinion: Why banking must change its game
The next generation wants simple, fast ways to manage money.
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Market watch: Market undergoes correction at high levels
Index sheds 60 points in volatile session.
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‘Pakistan can attract $5b in foreign investment’
OICCI hopes new government will address issues of governance, security and energy.
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Visa likely to launch mobile financial services next year
Is in touch with telecom operators and banks to offer the product.
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EU envoy urges Pakistan to look to India for trade opportunities
Says India, not the EU, should be Pakistan’s number one trading priority.
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PIA to acquire 12 new fuel efficient airplanes
PIA is in the process of acquiring 12 narrow bodied, fuel efficient airplanes.
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Heightening budget woes: State Bank unwilling to project higher profits
Disbursements from US under Coalition Support Fund are set to fall.
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PM asked to reform aviation regulator
Not-for-profit body says reforms will reduce risk of disaster.
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Load-shedding: Business grateful for restoration of power to Karachi
KCCI appreciated Sindh Governor Dr IshratUl Ebad Khan for taking note of increased load-shedding in Karachi.
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ICAP revamps chartered accountancy programme
Replaces older level-based system with a four-tier modular system.
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Airlines, CAA discuss future of aviation industry
Experts say more dialogue needed between regulator and operators.
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Crisis averted: SSGC resumes gas supply to KESC
Power utility to pay 30% over regular payments to clear outstanding dues.
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Market watch :KSE closes at record high on energy hopes
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 543 points.
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Amidst crippling crisis, spinning industry experiences growth
Sector thrives on growing demand for yarn from China.
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Investment hotspot: Boom continues in Lahore’s real estate market
Elections, upcoming budget fail to arrest rise in property prices.
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Desperate times, desperate measures: New govt to sell bonds worth $5b to keep lights on
A 100-day roadmap will be unveiled on June 5 by the new government.

















































