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People may ‘like’ your product, but not enough to buy it
Marketeers in Pakistan do not realise the power of analysing people’s behaviour on social media sites.
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Regional summit: ECO has a long way to go, says President Zardari
Emphasises trade, regional connectivity at the 12th ECO Summit in Baku. Calls for expediting Pak-Iran projects.
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Citigroup CEO Pandit resigns
Board unanimously elects Michael Corbat, manager of bank's business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, to succeed.
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ECO: Summit kicks off today with Pakistan in attendance
President Asif Ali Zardari is representing Pakistan at the ECO summit and will address the gathering on Tuesday.
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World food day: Food ministry directed to urgently frame policy
President Zardari said agriculture in Pakistan is beset with many challenges.
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Senate demands report on textile sector woes
Wants detailed report on challenges faced by the industry.
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Turkmenistan to start building TAPI in 2017
Ex-Soviet country agreed to supply 1.3bcfd of natural gas to Pakistan.
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‘Steps being taken for macroeconomic stability’
Despite various constraints govt is trying to mobilise resources: Shaikh.
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‘Frivolous govt attitude may lead to food crisis’
Lack of effective policy causes reduction in per capita food availability.
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Durability influences car resales
Indus leads in 1,300cc, Suzuki dominates economy cars, Honda in quality.
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Market watch: Stocks gain as third quarter results trickle in
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 53 points.
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Mergers & acquisitions: Summit Bank still struggling to achieve profitability
Expensive deposit portfolio causing headaches, CEO claims bank will have positive net income in 2013.
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EU trade preference scheme to start from November
Pakistan wins duty-free access despite opposition from some EU states.
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Exploring other options: Govt urged to announce alternative energy policy
Speakers say household demand should be shifted to renewable energy.
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Pakistan imported tea worth Rs25.03 bn last year: Parliamentary Secretary
Kenya supplies most tea to Pakistan having a 55.01% share in imports. India is a close second with 17.13%.
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India inflation rises, dampens rate cut hopes
Indian inflation accelerated to its highest level this year, hitting 7.81 percent.
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Fast-track business: Fresh move for speedier India-Pakistan trade
Customs to start performing round-the-clock shifts at Wagah from today.
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HSD, kerosene rates up: Petrol, CNG prices reduced
Weekly prices announced despite opposition in National Assembly.
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No more interns, please
Current internship culture needs to be replaced with a more structured one.
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Romancing Russia
Disappointment over Russian president’s aborted trip must be set aside.
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Crop bio-fortification can combat ‘hidden hunger’
Increasing nutritional value of edible parts of plants can have widespread benefits.
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Save water to save Pakistan
Country is on the verge of becoming a water-deficient nation.
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Tackling the challenge of unemployment
Society needs not just university graduates, but skilled technical workers as well.
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Welfare for the affluent: The economic costs of protectionism
Often touted as the saviour of industry, it results in a stunted economy unable to compete on its own.
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Rising partner: A Turkey-Pakistan alliance for Islamic banking
Pakistan can seek Turkish help to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
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Land Records: World Bank to lend additional Rs7.5b
Data of about 52 million land owners was being computerised.
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Samsung achieves large rise in brand value
Interbrand ranks electronic goods producer 9th in its brand valuation index.
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Businessmen express concern over inflated electricity bills
Cost of production has become unsustainable for businesses: FCCI.
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Solar panel prices drop 80%
Govt asked to announce renewable energy tariff for residences.
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Bureaucratic red tape results in Pakistan losing potential export markets
Delay in establishing processing plants lead to no exports to US, Australia, Japan.
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Construction materials: Falling coal prices to boost cement sector’s profits
After a stellar year, analysts expect further improvement in margins.
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Weekly curtain raiser: Petrol may get cheaper by Rs2 per litre
Diesel will be expensive by Rs3.16, says ministry’s summary.
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Weekly review: Friday’s profit-taking drags bourse down from historic highs
Macroeconomic indicators, positive and negative sector-specific news keeps market volatile.
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Faisalabad businessmen demand international flights
Exporters travel to Dubai, Singapore to meet foreign buyers.
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14 new non-profit associations registered
Most of them will work in areas of education and health.
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Meezan Bank profits jump 16% to Rs2.7b
Board of directors approve financial statements for nine months of 2012.
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PIA, anti-corruption watchdog sign MoU
PIA MD says move will ensure an economic impact on the national carrier.
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A mix of factors hurt local car sales
Analysts cite used car imports, discontinuation of some models.
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Market watch: Profit-taking pulls bourse down from historic high
Benchmark KSE-100 index dips 150 points.
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Labour rights: ‘Anyone who stands up is made an example of’
In the absence of representative bodies, workers silently exploited in Punjab.
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Oil exploration licence granted for Sindh block
Kuwait company’s subsidiary will invest $3.3m in phase-I.
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Fit for business: Japan may set up automobile supply chain in Pakistan
Geopolitical location makes the country perfect to tap Central Asia: Hiratsuka.
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Delivering services
In general, my experience of customer services is mixed and, at certain places, favourable to the public sector.
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Job alert: Express Media Group looking for senior web developer
The Express Media Group is looking to hire a full-time senior web developer in Karachi for online expansion.
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Regional cooperation: World Bank appoints new adviser for South Asia
For the last ten years Haroon has been working for the UK’s Department for International Development.
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Edible oil transporters block National Highway
They protest hiring of a private company for oil transport.
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OGDC posts 4.6% growth in production of oil and gas
Achieves 92% of oil, 100% of gas production target in first quarter of FY13.
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‘No option but to revive textile industry’
Pakistan described as the best place to do textile business.
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Turkmen envoy for expediting work on TAPI
Says pipeline will help Pakistan resolve energy crisis.
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Weak demand, exports restrict cement sales
Demand rises only 2.8% as industry runs at 69% capacity.