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Debtor’s obligations: Foreign goods suppliers seek payment guarantees
Pakistan to repay IMF $383m today from fast falling foreign currency reserves.
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Azgard Nine scam: TIP seeks action in insider trading case
SECP initiates action on its own report, but leaves out some powerful persons.
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Revival: New govt ready to fix economy, says Nawaz
The energy shortage is the most serious problem and all efforts would be made to overcome it, says Nawaz.
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KCA decries introduction of cotton futures
Members claim stakeholders were not consulted for their opinion.
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SECP issues licence to non-life insurance firm
Sahara Insurance is wholly-owned subsidiary of EOBI.
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IT summit concludes, organiser promises another next year
Platform termed great opportunity for industry experts to interact.
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SBP issues guidelines for Islamic bonds
Notifies criterion for Ijara Sukuks to be included in Musharaka Pool.
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One-week gas closure to delay goods production
Businessmen vent anger at Sui Northern Gas Pipelines.
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Market watch: Elections after-party shows no signs of abating
Index sees yet another day of intense buying activity.
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Fertiliser sector to invest $100m to secure gas supply
Plan entails developing lower BTU fields, upgrade capacity of existing SNGPL pipelines.
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LNG import: NAB clears Sui gas company of corruption charges
Watchdog finds nothing inconsistent with rules and regulations.
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View from McLeod Road: Why the Sino-Pak alliance is economically worthless
Pakistan would do well to stop having unrealistic expectations of assistance from its giant neighbour.
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Executive order: CNG banned for over 1,000cc private cars
The direction, which takes effect on May 25, made to stop misuse of the scarce commodity.
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Income support: Incoming government plans to continue BISP
BISP was created by the previous coalition government after the act was unanimously passed in both houses.
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ACCA launches foundation diploma
Programme aimed at non-degree holders seeking access to qualification.
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Fatima Group determined to invest in the United States, with or without incentives
Sole CAN producer believes venture worth $1.75 billion still profitable despite issues with US subsidy package.
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Pak Suzuki launches new 110cc motorcycle
As demand for more powerful motorbikes surges, company swoops in.
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Corporate results: Honda Atlas finally on the right track
Company reports profit of Rs244m accompanied with dividend payout of Rs0.25 per share.
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Market Watch: KSE juggernaut breaks multiple records in one day
Records for volumes, value of shares traded, index’s highest level broken.
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With rapid technological changes, CIO’s role goes beyond IT
Academic says CIO defines strategic direction of an organisation.
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SSGC serves final notice on Steel Mills to pay up
Warns gas supply will be cut by May 31 if dues of Rs13 billion not cleared.
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Development programmes: A fourth of govt spending hinges on foreign support
A quarter of public sector financing will come from foreign lenders.
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Tigers don’t grow in begging bowls
Destroying agriculture, preventing tax culture, high tariff walls, smuggling, we are the world’s most famous beggars.
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FBR recommends budget to be presented through presidential ordinance
Reason behind introducing the ordinance is to announce federal budget on time: FBR source
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Development budget: AJK goes ahead with projects
For hydel generation two projects have been accorded approval with an allocation of Rs1.313 billion.
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Change at the helm: State Life chairman takes charge
Iqbal has served as inspector general of Punjab police and his most recent assignment was in the ministry of interior.
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Pakistan moves closer to standardising, quality control
World Metrology Day celebrated with accreditation of NPSL labs.
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Hope for better ties Businessmen look forward to new Chinese PM visit
China should help exploit rich natural resources of Pakistan, says FPCCI President.
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Stability in K-P, FATA will boost economy
Governor invites businessmen to invest in region as it achieves peace.
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Businessmen want in on budget making
Also ask government to eliminate the SRO culture.
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Market watch: Bulls in charge as new govt readies to take over
Index continues to climb unfettered by economic concerns.
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Coke and Pepsi bank on showbiz to fight cola wars
Both sponsor music programmes to promote their brands in Pakistan.
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Corporate reshuffling: Defying rules, govt appoints CEO of Pak Reinsurance Co
Caretakers’ move not in line with corporate governance rules for state companies.
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Pakistan misses opportunity to earn carbon credits
Carbon credit price slides as wind energy projects delayed.
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Can’t get enough: Soaring profits not enough for cement industry
Executives continue to ask for more govt favours despite record-breaking year.
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Intel Solutions Summit 2013: Move over ARM, Intel gets a leg up
Intel unveils range of new products that match modern processing and data needs.
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If the name fits...: When the undocumented economy is truly Black
Human and migrant smuggling, drug production and smuggling and arms trade have a lasting impact beyond the financial.
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Financial inclusion: Indicators suggest greater black economy fault lines
In 2011, undocumented economy was 36% of the economy, based on the data from ADB, FBR, and Tax Justice Revenue.
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Country badly needs a study to assess threat from fake drugs
Pharma firms plan research on exact size of counterfeit drug market.
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Pakistan a friendlier place for software makers
Ranks lower than the developed and the developing world in piracy.
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Is the Black economy all that black?
The informal economy needs to be redirected and documented to account it and boost the country’s GDP.
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Green car: The juice on hybrids in Pakistan
Getting a greener car is the smart choice, but the government won’t let you make it at least for now.
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Fresh start: ‘New K-P govt must take tough decisions to revive the economy’
Former K-P chamber of commerce president says properly planned policies are imperative.
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Steel Mills ready to receive bailout fund
Company set to increase production in line with bailout conditions.
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Bilateral Trade: Sherry Rehman urges Pak-US cooperation
Ambassador Rehman underscored the need for trade to be the foundation of Pakistan-US relations.
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In Punjab, new shopping malls influence business trends
Developers aiming to introduce such malls all over the province to attract customers.
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Revenue-expenditures gap: Widening budget deficit poses challenges for new govt
Government’s overspending surpasses 5.6% of national output.
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Recovering investments: When brokers default, the KSE comes to investors’ rescue
New rules make errant brokers pay for their negligence.
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Weekly review: KSE celebrates PML-N’s win by hitting new high
PML-N’s dominant victory sparks heavy activity at the bourse.
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Post-election policy shift: FBR seeks to revive excise duty regime
Wants to halt the process of phasing out excise duties, impose it on two dozen goods and services.

















































