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Hydroelectricity the need of the hour
Country has potential to generate 40,000MW of hydropower.
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Embellishing lives: The fruits of labour and initiative
A story of a small-town female artisan’s foray into bridal couture
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Redoing the revenue and expenditure policy
Decisions should not be based on the preferences of particular interests.
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Encouraging captive power generation
This may be Pakistan’s only solution to the power crisis.
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Reinventing the wheel: How not to use the taxpayers’ money
Classic case of how the FBR squandered billions in the ever controversial PaCCS saga.
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The rising tide: An emerging water crisis - the next big threat to Pakistan
Since the floods, most of our populace is slowly being pushed into poverty.
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Arms Manufacturers: Proposals submitted for arms policy
Arms manufacturers say they already have their own guards for security.
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Model village for flood victims like no other
Engro Corporation makes its largest social investment ever.
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Tax: ‘Govt taking steps to control evasion’
Mobile teams from the Federal Board of Revenue will start working across the country from May 1.
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Energy conference may stir up political tensions: KCCI
Businessmen fear the meeting will not find solution to power crisis.
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Centre distances itself from Reko Diq dispute
Wants Balochistan to pay damages if court rules in company’s favour.
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Aid and assistance: Govt expects substantial foreign flows in 3 months
Country may get $2b from global lenders, US before the turn of fiscal year.
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Weekly review: Stock market all set to move up in the world
Investors anxiously await order regarding revised CGT regime as index closes right below 14,000-point barrier.
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‘Car imports under special regime cause loss of Rs10b’
Over 35,000 used vehicles imported in past twelve months: automobile body.
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Engro’s Thar coal project may be delayed
Company likely to face difficulties in raising foreign finances.
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Lifestyle fair to promote direct trade with India
Designers, textile makers likely to make a mark.
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SNGPL not to go easy on CNG sector
Gas reserves rise; supply to fertiliser plants resume.
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Pakistani game developer joins ranks of Atari and Kabam
White Rabbit Studios is the only Facebook gaming studio from South Asia.
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Information Technology: National ICT R&D Fund chief may resign
Says bureaucratic interventions affecting day to day operations.
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‘Govt to allocate gas quota for CNG stations’
Supply to captive power plants to stop in six months: petroleum minister.
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Worried over subsidy, US calls for privatising power companies
Subsidy feared to cross Rs396b this year, restraining GDP growth.
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Market Watch: Stock market touches 14,000-point level
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 44 points.
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Analysis: How Byco’s new refinery might change the industry
Investors may not be happy with the project, but competitors should pay attention.
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IP gas pipeline: Russia agrees to financial and technical assistance
Due to US pressure, Pakistan may accept technical assistance only.
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International Power acquires stake in Uch Power Limited
Swicorp sells its entire stake in Uch Power to International Power.
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Pakistan, France setting up commission
French car manufacturers eying Pakistan’s market.
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Moody’s may cut rating of top five banks
Review to be completed within three months.
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Populist economics: Gas companies likely to surpass revenue targets
SSGC and SNGPL ask OGRA to decrease gas prices for consumers.
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New 747MW power plant planned at Guddu
Existing capacity of power complex is 1,655 megawatts.
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Market Watch: Investors opt to make quick profits
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index plummets 114 points.
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World Bank to provide $850 million for Tarbela extension
Project to be completed in four years, will generate extra 1,410MW.
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Outside the box: Chenab raises $20m capital from European investors
ChenOne owner plans to expand its presence in the domestic retail market with “House of Chenab” chain.
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State influence on economy grows to 60%
Country must give space to private sector: Planning Commission.
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Sigh of relief: Govt rules out any increase in income tax on banks
Tax on profits from investment in govt papers will also not be raised.
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No more room for government subsidy on petroleum products: Dr Asim Hussain
Dr Asim Hussain says OGDC sets prices of petroleum products independently.
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French ambassador assures increased Pakistan-France cooperation
A joint commission was formed to give a boost to bilateral trade, economic relations.
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Rental power deals: NAB takes over Turkish ship, other assets
Maritime agency informed NAB that the power ship anchored off Karachi’s coast has been formally taken over.
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Google takes wraps off internet glasses
Glasses can snap photos, initiate videochats and display directions at the sound of a user's voice.
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Decline in cement exports offsets record local sales
Domestic sales grow by 15%, exports decline 24% in March.
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Construction sector: Security issues deter investment
Foreigners interested, but wary of risks: ABAD.
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Perception of unreliability discourages use of solar panels
Lack of quality control results in customers losing trust in technology.
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France may finance water, power projects
Steps up process for funding Munda Dam project.
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OGDC chief: Three candidates in the running for position
Summary sent to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani
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Airborne troubles: Will the new PIA chief turn the national carrier around?
Long-entrenched interests, structural problems to make his life difficult.
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Global IT ranking: Pakistan drops 14 places in a year
Country has the fourth-cheapest mobile cellular tariffs among 142 countries: report.
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Market Watch: Bourse surges; nears 14,000 point level
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 254 points.
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Distributing responsibility: Provinces spurn inefficient power distributors
Punjab proposal to take control of DISCOs rejected by other federating units.
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Turkish rental power ship taken into maritime custody on NAB orders
Air craft belonging to Iqbal Ahmed of Pakistan Power Resources grounded
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China's grocery market overtakes US: IGD
Rapid expansion fuelled by rapid economic growth, population and rising food inflation.
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Retraction: Petrol price slashed by Rs2.23, CNG by Rs1.95
Petroleum ministry favours daily workout of prices.