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Barter trade: Pakistan to export 1m tons of wheat to Iran
Will also ship rice and import fertiliser, iron ore.
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LNG import: Pakistan, Qatar to ink deal in three months
Key element of price to be discussed in next round of talks.
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Panel seeks Rs340m for hydropower project
Cost of Kurram Tangi project has already shot up due to delays.
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Cooking oil and ghee stocks declining
Millers to continue strike against private transporters.
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Most of the youth unemployed in AJK
Chamber chief says strict control of AJK council restricts development.
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Market Watch: Bourse falls on across the board selling
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 88 points.
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Corporate results: OGDC profits jump 32% to Rs41.57 billion
The result was 7% below market expectation according to analysts.
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OICCI survey: Most foreigners want to expand operations
Investment plans come despite issues of security and energy.
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Pakistan to take lead in wind energy
Fauji Fertilizer to start power production from Nov.
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Budget 2013: Populism to be balanced with pragmatism: Shaikh
Prime minister’s adviser says govt will offer subsidies in a ‘disciplined’ budget.
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Standing firm: ‘If petrol levy is cut, provinces must share the pain’
Federal government refuses to budge on reducing taxes on oil.
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Senate panel goes all out at NAB official
Natover Leasing Company lured Rs700m by offering 18% return.
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Govt rejects out of court settlement
Tax dispute involving Rs14b to be decided in court, says petroleum adviser.
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Cement industry rejects criticism over price hike
Says price rise much lower than increase in rates of other building inputs.
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German minister to visit Pakistan
Auto giant setting up truck and bus manufacturing plant.
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Market Watch: Bourse gains amid healthy volumes
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index rises 59 points.
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Corporate results: Indus Motor half-yearly profits race away
The major contributor was its Corolla variant with almost 83% of total sales.
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Agricultural credit releases surge 20%
Banks gave Rs149b in loans to farmers from July-January.
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Profit participation fund: Audit finds payment of Rs266m to ‘ineligible’ workers
Holds OGDC officials and union members responsible for irregular payments.
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Financial result: PTCL announces six-month earnings
Revenues stand at Rs28.1 billion during July to December 2011.
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ITIF Asia: Trade, machinery show may attract 25,000 visitors
One of three components of the fair cancelled due to visa issues.
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Wild-goose chase: Number of tax-dodgers grossly overstated: FBR
Vague data on tax evaders has made meeting revenue targets impossible, say officials.
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Rizwan Beyg: From the heart of a couturier
The designer who takes pride in catering to exclusive clients has forayed into lawn.
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Price hike: Petrol bomb expected in 7 days
Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources says prices will have to go up in seven days.
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Futures contracts: Sugar now tradable on PMEX
Mercantile exchange adds another commodity to its portfolio.
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Additional incentives to Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project affectees
WAPDA to provide alternate accommodations in Thore Valley.
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Super-wheat: New varieties may increase production by 50%
2 hybrid wheat varieties have been successfully grown in pilot areas in Pakistan.
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Energy reforms to become clearer soon
Provincial electric minister gets 3-day power-based exhibition underway.
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Corporate results: United Bank profits jump 39% to Rs15.5 billion
26% jump in non-interest income, lower provisioning contributed to impressive earnings growth.
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Tangy fruit: Pakistani kinnows on display in Rotterdam
The exhibitors intended to promote Pakistani citrus to trade channels in the Netherlands.
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Corporate results: MCB Bank profits grow 15%, below market expectation
Negative sentiments were reflected in the stock price which fell Rs6.35 to close at Rs179.39 at the KSE on Tuesday.
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Fiscal deficit stands at 3.1% of GDP
Finance minister briefed about overall economic situation.
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FBR likely to get fourth chairman in a month
Constant change of leadership puts tax target in jeopardy.
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Market Watch: Volumes jump to 22-month high
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 27 points.
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Power to the people: Proposal to increase gas tariff for captive power
Officials discuss plans increase gas supply to mainstream electricity generation.
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Poverty a stark spectre for 79m Pakistanis: Report
Independent expert highlights startling inaccuracies in official poverty figures.
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India, RIM reach arrangement on giving security agencies peek into messages
RIM sets up servers in Mumbai. Indian security agencies expected to be given direct linkage.
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Pak Business Express might derail under financial stress
The train’s private owners owe Rs25m to Pakistan Railways.
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Oil prices extend gains in Asian trade after Greek deal
Analysts say initial panic sparked by Iran's decision to halt its oil sales to France and Britain was dissipating.
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Vacuum filled: Textbook on banking and finance launched
Author tries to make dry subject as interesting as a ‘Bollywood movie’.
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Transportation of edible oil: Oil millers petition high court against monopoly of private tankers
Govt officials and organisations put on notice for March 2
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Financial market: Mutual funds industry grows 37%
Income funds category grows two-fold.
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Swedish companies’ officials to visit Pakistan
Diplomat assures Pakistan of support in winning GSP Plus status.
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Govt exempts OMCs from up to 3% VAT
Relief only on petroleum products under govt regulation.
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Industry considering producing LPG cars
Option being studied after ban on import of CNG kits and cylinders.
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Shopping: PIA to buy five Boeing 777-300ER airplanes
The new airplanes are valued at nearly $1.5 billion at list prices
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Agitation: Ghee makers to continue strike indefinitely
Strike raises fears that prices of ghee and cooking oil might spike due to serious shortages in the markets.
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Monitoring closely: Centre asks provinces to keep expenses in check
Federating units behind budget surplus target in first half of fiscal year.
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French agency considering assistance for Munda Dam
It may provide financial help for design, construction of multipurpose dam.
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Market Watch: Bourse closes slightly higher amid heavy selling
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 22 points.