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VIP treatment: OGDC lets SSGC cut the line to receive gas supply
State-owned gas provider will procure LPG on a priority basis, while other companies wait five days for their turn.
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Facebook shares plumb new depths, shed more than $20 billion in value
Facebook Inc shares slid below $30 to a new low on Tuesday.
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Defence Ministry suspends Bhoja Air operations
CAA says operations suspended till Bhoja Air acquires at least three aircrafts for domestic operations.
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Income Tax: FBR freezes PTA accounts over Rs3.6 billion in dues
Mobilink settles dues, to pay Rs2.5billion under FBR surcharge waiver scheme.
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India, Pakistan kick off oil talks
Senior official says Pakistan would like to get diesel in Karachi and furnace oil in Punjab from India.
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Fuel adjustment: NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.97
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CCPA) had proposed a raise of Rs2 per unit.
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Urea sales plunge 37% in April
Availability of subsidised imported urea dents local producers’ margins.
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Market watch: Institutional buying, inflows help stocks recover
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 106 points.
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LPG prices increased again
Prices soaring due to demand-supply gap: Khan.
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Agriculture needs investment in new seeds, technology
Expert says better seed quality can increase output by 35%.
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Unsold local fertiliser stock swells to record high
Arrival of cheap imports makes local product unwanted.
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Government plan to replace CNG with LPG upsets traders
‘Decision will cause distress and loss to millions across the country’.
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Money talks: MQM, PM to discuss development budgets
Discuss Karachi projects including circular railway, Lyari Expressway, KIV water supply project, M-9 motorway.
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Doing away with subsidies: Plan under study to up gas supply to power plants
Proposal envisions diversion from CNG outlets and captive power plants of industries.
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Bridging the divide: India offers to lay pipeline for oil export to Pakistan
Seeks assurance of long-term purchases, Islamabad proposes naphtha export to Delhi.
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India rupee woes highlight economic drift
A falling rupee stokes India's inflation and it deters capital inflows.
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Money matters and marriage!
More than 73% of couples argue over issues related to money.
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Why do visions not get delivered
‘Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare’.
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Boosting country’s capital markets
Inherent value of bourses, not cosmetic measures, fuels the rally.
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Consumerism – the price we pay
We are in the race to overtake West in bad examples.
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Three-pronged strategy needed to resolve power crisis
Resolution of circular debt, theft and line losses are key issues.
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Money transfer: Contribution of international students to economies
Malaysia is the latest destination attracting many foreign students.
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Externalities: Shale gas and the risks we are taking
Environmental hazards must be taken into account before exploration.
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Unpaid dues: Darkness descends on CDA headquarters
IESCO cut the agency’s power after Rs13 million tab went unpaid; budget crunch may cause summer water shortage.
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Reopening Nato supply: Govt justifies $5,000 fee for shipping containers
Includes charges for infrastructure rehabilitation, inspection of supplies, environmental impact, port services.
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Bailout Saga: Greeks should pay their taxes: IMF
Greece struggles to apply tough austerity overhaul in return for loans, but has made drastic cuts to public services.
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Boosting exports: Textile association demands duty free access to West
Market access crucial for survival of textile industry: PTEA Chairman.
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All Out: Punjab to procure entire wheat output
The Punjab government initiated the wheat procurement drive to protect profits of wheat growers.
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Money and doctors: Private healthcare spending in Pakistan rises to $7.3 billion
Growing population, incomes credited with increasing demand for quality care.
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Mangla Dam to be filled to maximum capacity
Standard operating procedure has already been approved by the government.
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Not quite steaming on: Operations disrupted, leaving passengers stranded
Shortage of funds has limited Pakistan Railways’ ability to operate smoothly.
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Weekly review: Bourse witnesses massive mood swing
After gaining for first two days; negative triggers take it back near the same level.
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Ruling on rental power plants: Turkish firm takes dispute to international court
Demands halt to NAB inquiry, restoration of frozen banks accounts.
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Capital markets: Investor awareness programme planned
Programme intends to increase Central Depository Company’s investor base to 500,000 by the end of 2014.
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Nestle appoints new managing director
Batato replaces Donald who will be MD of African region.
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USAID to provide 100 water pumps to capital
These will replace old pumps, ease water shortage in the city.
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Agri varsity to set up solid waste power plant
5MW pollution-free plant will serve as model for other institutions.
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Market watch: Stock market ends week flat
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 12 points.
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EAC proposals: Banks may be offered tax breaks on concessionary house loans
Advisory Council suggests major tariff reforms, rationalising sales tax rates.
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Fertiliser manufacturers urge govt to import fuel, not urea
Say domestic production can cover season’s demand, save money.
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Upcoming budget will not burden taxpayers: Shaikh
Finance minister says new tax regime will be people friendly.
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Milk production: In Pakistan’s milk production, JK Dairies is a front-runner
JDW Group subsidiary operates one of the largest, most efficient dairy farms in country.
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Improving relations: Govt considering buying cheaper Indian oil products
Besides oil, gas and power import will also be discussed in talks next week.
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Facebook launches Instagram-styled phone picture application
Facebook Camera is currently available on the App store as a free to download and use application.
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Mango farms to start shipping in June
USAID’s mango project creates opportunities for seven farms.
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Power generation improves by 600MW
As oil and gas supply rises, more power added to national grid, says NTDCL
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Mangoes may be exported to Australia
Delegation to arrive on May 27 for inspection and validation.
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Professional education: Accounting body launches scholarships with Sindh govt
ICAP to provide youth with educational and work opportunities.
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Market watch: Sell-off continues at the bourse
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 96 points.
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Mutual interest: Ukraine willing to tap Sindh’s resources
SBI assures delegation of investment concessions.