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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.
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SBP issues guidelines for micro-financiers
Instructions permit lenders to use alternative funding sources.
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State-owned enterprises discuss way forward
Regulators criticise corporations for lack of transparency.
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Market watch: Stock market falls in dismal session
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index sheds 67 points.
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World Bank agrees to fund Dasu hydropower project
Work on 4,320MW project will start after Diamer-Bhasha Dam.
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Why was the Google chairman in Pakistan?
Schmidt’s visit was unannounced and left only a bland govt press release in its wake.
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No trespassing: OGRA to cancel pipeline allocation of LNG importers
Seeks ministry’s green signal as importers could not meet commitments.
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Mobile devices surge in Asia, to overtake PCs: Google
By 2015, 1 in 2 people using the Internet will be in Asia, first experience online will likely be on a mobile.
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Textile exports likely to drop 30%
Massive hike in outages slash revenues by $200m.
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Energy crisis may nullify EU trade benefits
Textile exporters ask govt to deal with power and gas shortage.
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Intel unveils third generation ultrabooks
Anti-theft system to allow remote disabling of machines.
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Market Watch: Investors stay away after Gilani’s ouster
Trade volumes drop to five-month low, index slips 16 points.
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Engro blames rival for gas supply disruptions
Prepares ‘alternative gas solution’ to end outages.
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ADB loans $36m to Sindh government
Fund will be utilised to finance coastal areas development programme.
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SBP Governor rolls out Microfinance Credit Information Bureau
Institution will help the sector develop robust risk management practices.
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Next loan programme: High defence spending to come under spotlight
Former adviser says IMF will press for slashing spending, particularly on defence.
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Gas wars: Govt to press ahead with energy-efficiency audit
Gas supply will be diverted from Fauji Fertilizer to KESC.
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The nightmare of budget invalidation deemed unlikely
Court, legal precedent seen as too pragmatic to risk the fate of the economy over one case.
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Panasonic's first Android-based 'toughpad' unveiled in Asia
The rugged tablets are popular in industries such as defence, utilities and construction.
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Swiss chemical process makes eco-friendly jeans
The technique can produce a pair of jeans using up to 92 percent less water, up to 30 percent less energy.

















































