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Protection money: Traders signal willingness to pay extortionists
Say the govt has failed to protect them; their colleagues, however, have refused to relent to growing pressure.
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PMEX to market agri-products online
Working to upgrade its system database to attract international buyers.
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Tight gas supply to start from May next year
Polish firm, SSGC sign gas sale and purchase agreement.
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‘Govt has turned focus to businessperson’s issues’
Premier says everything will be done to facilitate businesses.
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Iranian president to arrive next week
Will sign agreement that will lead to financial, technical help for gas pipeline.
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Market watch: Economic, political outlook dampens sentiments
As Karachi’s law and order situation worsens, investors opt to book profits.
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Microsoft demonstrates new Windows 8 operating system
Company official says Win8 is a single device for business, pleasure.
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Trade deficit shrinks 7% in July-October over previous year
Exports rise on seasonal demand, imports fall for fourth straight month.
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Needless meddling: Govt fails to restrict its role in economy, says Shaikh
Challenges emerge due to weak governance, state role in key sectors.
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FBR isolates 10,000 cases for suspected tax evasion
Federal Board of Revenue to conduct audit of individuals and firms who filed dodgy returns in 2011.
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New BlackBerry to launch January 30
Canadian firm says launch will happen simultaneously in multiple countries around the world.
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Car sales drop 32% in third quarter
Discontinuation of popular models, import of vehicles cited as reasons
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Youth must focus on entrepreneurship
Experts say not everybody can get a dream job after graduation
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Cotton ginners increase purchase of seed cotton
Buying picks up as lower domestic cotton production expected
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Citibank wraps up consumer banking
Enters into agreement with HBL for divesting its assets.
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Shah highlights steps needed to revive economy
Former finance minister says 8% growth is critical for country’s survival
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Farmers reluctant to plant wheat as input cost rises
Delay in cultivation may hit production target this season
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Market watch: Bourse consolidates after long weekend
Investors offload positions on unrest in city.
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Nandipur power project: Chinese firm demands $40m as compensation for delays
Says machinery stuck at Karachi port causing losses to the company in the form of depreciation and damages.
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Amnesty for cheats: PM gives approval to FBR’s tax registration scheme
Three bills related to the tax amnesty scheme to now be clubbed into one.
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Young cheats: Almost 50% of tax dodgers below 35 years of age
FBR, NADRA categorise over 2.4m dodgers according to age groups, sex and profession.
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PM calls for widening tax base
PM Ashraf says taxation structure aimed at enhancing revenues should be streamlined to promote voluntary tax payment.
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The glass wall: How effective is microfinance outreach to women borrowers?
Microfinance loans are largely unavailable to unmarried women who are considered high-risk borrowers.
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The Holy Grail: FMCGs have discovered ways to communicate with women
Tailored ad campaigns have created awareness of women-specific products, amplifying revenues manifold.
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Bosses at home but denied leadership in corporate world
On the road to breaking tradition, women business centres help them compete in the entrepreneurial world.
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Social revolution: Rising economic power of Pakistani women
As more women enter the workforce, they are beginning to make the economy a more inclusive place.
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No refund on return: Telecom company issued notice for not refunding security
Company rep says security deposit is non-refundable.
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PM to visit PASSCO to iron out multiple issues
State-run granaries operator is owed over Rs13b by Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Sbp Clarification: ‘SBP abides by international rules’
Report says government has found a way to conduct banking transactions with Iran with the assistance of KASB Bank.
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Government asks employment promoters to shift focus from Gulf
Ministry suggests sending manpower to Africa, Americas and eastern Europe.
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Al-Haj FAW Motors inaugurates automobile assembly line
Company poised to break into pick-up, passenger vehicles market.
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Thievery galore: A quarter of nation’s gas resources looted every day
Unregistered consumers steal gas, people don’t pay bills in areas hit by law and order problems.
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Weekly review: Bulls stay afloat as market continues to celebrate at peak levels
Sector-specific activity reduces effect of adverse macroeconomic developments, political concerns.
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Sugar scam: Head of investigation resigned quietly 15 months ago
Inquiry into artificial price hike could not be completed, culprits get off scot-free.
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More routes for trans-LoC trade and travel
IHK CM calls for opening of Jammu-Sialkot route.
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Pakistan’s ambassador woos US investors
Seeks investment in microfinance and other promising areas.
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India to give special visas to textile millers
APTMA will lead trade liberalisation process, says APTMA head Gohar Ejaz
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Reko Diq project to create 2,500 jobs during construction
Report says project needs investment equivalent to 4% of total economy.
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Breaking the tradition: FBR chief hell-bent on challenging status quo
Hakeem wants to use his tech-background to root out tax evasion.
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Private sector irked as govt appropriates LNG import projects
Experts say govt’s policies will sink LNG import plans.
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Barter trade: Iranian team takes wheat samples for quality check
If approved, Pakistan will export 1m tons in exchange for fertiliser, iron ore.
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Beverages: Why Coca Cola is investing another $248m in Pakistan
Global giant hopes to increase its market share in the rapidly growing $1.3 billion Pakistani soft drink market.
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Ogra commences audit of CNG stations
An initial audit report will be submitted to the Supreme Court on November 15.
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New pricing formula: OGRA hires firm for audit of CNG stations
Avais Hyder Nauman Liaquat to submit report within 4 days.
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SECP to amend non-banking finance companies’ regulations
Calls for comments and feedback on statutory regulatory order.
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Automatic billing: Special meters to detect exact electricity usage
In phase one, meters with Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) ability will be installed on a common delivery point.
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Initiatives : Export processing zones to be set up across country
"The export processing zones would also be set up in Chakari, Attock and Chakwal" says Deputy PM
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Corporate heavyweights converge at CEO Summit
Event provides opportunity to network, share experiences
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ADB, OFID ink deal to support emerging Asian economies
Risk distribution agreement to support trade in Pakistan, among others.
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Government amends employees’ stock option scheme
Maximum receivable benefits reduced; eligibility criteria eased.

















































