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‘Gas supply to KESC should not be at cost of industries’
Industries should be top priority, supply to CNG stations can be cut.
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Market watch: Lack of triggers keeps market quiet
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crawls up 14 points.
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Lost cause: Power sector receives Rs1.1t in subsidies
Yet energy crisis bites off 2% of GDP annually.
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Lawsuit: Engro claims Rs28.85b in damages from SNGPL
Enven plant received gas for just 43 days in 2012.
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CCP finds flaws in fertiliser price increases
Industry jacks up prices despite no change in input costs: report.
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Investment frontiers: Corporate Pakistan bets on growth in Africa
A majority of companies surveyed view the continent as a place of opportunity.
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Joint venture: Russia eager to assist in gas, power import projects
Energy working group to finalise plan for cooperation.
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President gives assent to budget for 2012
Budget had been passed by the National Assembly on June 14. Will come into effect from July 1, 2012.
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EU embargo already hurting Iran oil exports
Despite official denials, Iran oil exports have plummeted 40% in past six months to 1.5 mbpd: IEA.
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Pak skilled workforce losing competitive edge
Other South Asian labourers continue to outshine country’s workforce.
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Incoming: Linde Pakistan to invest Rs556m in power plant
The company manufactures and distributes industrial, medical and specialty gases.
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Govt to stop supply of 700MW to KESC
Company will be provided gas and oil to produce its own electricity.
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Pakistan seeks Indonesian support to join ASEAN
PTA will have positive impact on both economies: KCCI.
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Market watch: Bourse falls early in session
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 89 points.
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Pakistan Railways operations go down to minimum
Passengers of express trains facing hours of delay.
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‘Geologists integral for exploitation of natural resources’
Geologists from across the globe discuss electricity shortage in Pakistan.
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Board of Investment: A 1960s bureaucracy serving the 21st century investor
Despite being a government entity, investment board struggles to cut through red tape.
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McLeod Road mammoth: State Bank profits down 10% over two years
The central bank is still the single most profitable entity in the country.
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Microsoft buys business social startup Yammer
Yammer has more than five million users, including workers at 85 percent of the Fortune 500 companies.
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Samsung eyes 10 million mark for Galaxy S3 by end of July
The third version of the Galaxy S series offers face-recognition technology and improved voice-activated controls.
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Light dims for emerging economies
Financial market is scaring away investors, Western banks are withdrawing from emerging markets due to euro crisis.
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UN curbs cloud hopes for Iran power deal
Officials say project is more viable than Tapi gas pipeline.
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Energy generation using indigenous resources
Not just power generation but cheaper power generation is the key.
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Smartphone wars: The battle lines have been drawn
Android dominates, Apple holds its ground while Nokia and RIM have dropped the ball.
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Private schools – quality of education in Pakistan
In Pakistan, one business sector that has flourished is private education.
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Subsidising the poor still remains a dream
Untargeted subsidies reach those people who do not need them.
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The power of organisation
Large corporations provide lucrative growth opportunities to employees.
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Facing Goliath: India presents challenges and opportunities
The market seems promising but exporters must be wary of trade barriers.
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Justice system within the ICC and UNSC
Peace will be evasive in absence of a unified global justice system.
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Acca-Wwf: ICI clinches Sustainability Report’ award
ICI Chief Executive says ICI measures our progress against economic, environment and social factors.
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Pacra: Bank Al Habib maintains credit ratings
The ratings reflect BAHL’s strong performance, exceptional asset quality, and stable financial profile.
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Govt should promote GM crops to meet food demand
Declining investment in agriculture will hamper overall growth.
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Law abiding citizens: Only 47% consumers pay for electricity
Gujranwala and Faisalabad have the highest collection ratio.
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Corolla price increased by Rs50,000 in four months
Automatic Altis with sunroof to now cost Rs2 million.
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India eyes import of raw gemstones from Pakistan
Cross-border trade expected to open in new trade list.
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Shifting patterns: Pakistan’s exports tilting to Asia, away from GCC, US
China and Afghanistan are the fastest-growing markets; Europe remains top destination.
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Weekly Review: Gilani’s ouster casts shadow over bourse
Macro numbers, foreign selling keep investors on the sidelines.
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Appeal to consumers: ‘Save electricity until shortage is overcome’
People can save many megawatts by switching off one bulb.
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SECP launches e-subscription service
e-IPO will enable investors to file share applications through internet.
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USAID to help boost marble sector
Agency takes initiative to make the industry globally competitive.
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Closed project revival said to benefit retired bureaucrat
The Rs144m capacity building project has been extended for one year.
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Market Watch: Stock market in recovery mode
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index surges 130 points.
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FBR waives penalties against custom duties
Fines ignored to attain the grand tax collection target for current fiscal year.
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Meat and dairy: In camels, ‘experts’ see non-existent export opportunity
UAF professors use anecdotes and stereotypes to make a business case.
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After consulting, a hesitant Ansari takes helm at Engro
He wanted to continue his own business and was not willing to go to the job market.
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Quarterly report: SBP terms 3.7% growth rate a notable feat
Wheat production estimated to decline amid lower yield.
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Dollar gains on euro amid global growth worries
The euro had lost 1.25 percent on the greenback from Wednesday, falling to $1.2543 from $1.2702.
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Asia's digital divide poses challenge for music industry
"For western companies coming to Asia, the landscape for digital music is a bit of a piracy wasteland."
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Apple fined $2.29 million over Australian '4G' iPad
The tech giant was also ordered to pay Aus$300,000 in costs by the Federal Court in a case brought by regulators.
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Germany asks Pakistan to implement conventions
Only then the country will be able to take benefit of GSP Plus scheme.