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Global recession: Trade deficit widens 36% in October as exports fall
Energy shortages, European debt crisis take toll on shipments.
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Market Watch: Bourse suspends trading 15 minutes before close
Technical error leaves trading session unfinished.
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Rabi season: 440,000 tons of urea to arrive by mid-December
Trading agency awards tender at $540.75 per ton to four bidders.
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Kinnow export starts with first shipment to Dubai
Russia, Iran and Indonesia being targeted as major markets.
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ECNEC approves seven projects worth Rs86.5b
Forms body to sort out issues in scholarship programme for Balochistan students.
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SNGC issues notification for 3-day CNG station closure in Punjab
CNG stations will remain closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and reopen at 6 am on Sundays.
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Sialkot industries aim to boost exports to $2.5b
Demand uninterrupted energy supply and special incentives.
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No fuel: CNG stations to stay closed for two days
Gas supply to all CNG stations of Faisalabad will be stopped at 6:00 am on Friday, restored at 6:00 am on Sunday.
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Non-life insurance segment profits triple
PICIC Insurance witnesses highest net premium growth.
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October data: Exports fall, imports rise
Cumulative export figures for four months (July-October) of the current fiscal year saw shipments grow 12.9 per cent.
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Foreign exchange: Reserves ease to $17.03b
Foreign exchange reserves hit a record $18.31 billion in July, but have since eased due to debt repayments.
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UK is ‘upbeat’ about investment: official
British Deputy High Commissioner meets Hyderabad’s business community.
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Rain damage in Sindh: Complete projects in one year, says president
Advises provincial government to establish infrastructure bank, launch Rabi Assistance plan.
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Market Watch: Regional peers keeps bourse under pressure
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 12 points.
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Six locomotives brought back to life
Pakistan Railways to add 30 more engines after repair work.
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Sportswear exports likely to double
European buyers shift orders from China to Pakistan.
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Tribune Take: Privatise the PIA, save billions
The $600,000 PIA failed to pay Iran for airspace rights is symptomatic of larger issues. Watch now.
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Biomimicry: Why the secret of technological innovation lies in nature’s engineering
There are a number of fascinating examples of how animals are able to survive efficiently in their environment.
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Uninterested in interest rates? Think again!
So let’s try to cut through the clutter and figure out how changes in interest rates may impact the economy.
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Bright lights, big Citi
As far as banking products are concerned, Citi has by far been the leader in Pakistan.
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Banking sector: Feeling the squeeze
Pakistan’s financial situation with regard to foreign borrowing looks rather bleak.
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Access to EU: APTMA chairman terms Bangladesh objection 'unfounded'
Mohsin Aziz says Pakistan could never be a threat to the Bangladesh textile industry.
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Up to 0.4m animals sacrificed in Karachi, collection largely peaceful
Hides worth about one billion rupees auctioned off.
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Pakistan, IMF discuss real challenges to economy
Effects of global price shock on economy, US exit from Afghanistan on the agenda.
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Parasites in animals: Experts suggest use of plant extracts for cure
Say livestock faces risk of decline in production.
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Energy problems: Russian, Chinese support to help resolve crisis
Trip to Russia included discussions on creating energy corridors besides energy clubs.
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Pakistan economy watch: ‘Privatise Railways to improve performance’
Weak, unreliable, and outdated railways can be privatised to improve its performance says PEW.
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Textile exporters may fail to deliver this Christmas
Chronic power outages hamper timely completion of orders.
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Hide sales likely to fall 10 per cent
High animal prices, less purchases and smuggling reduce supply.
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Retail chains: Carrefour’s new Karachi store, the first among many
French giant, and UAE partner, are planning to open at least seven more stores.
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For one insurance company, hiring madrassah students is good policy
Pak-Qatar Takaful tries to recruit seminary graduates in its sales force.
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Petroleum Policy 2011: Consumers to pay billions more as gas price expected to rise
Exploration companies to get $6 per unit compared to earlier $3.75.
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EU help for Pakistan: Bangladesh may withdraw complaint over trade benefits
Bangladeshi officials says Pakistani counterparts 'unofficially' raised matter on SAARC summit.
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Helping hand: Russia pledges $1 billion for steel and electricity
Production capacity of PSM is expected to increase from 1.1 million tons to 1.5 million tons per annum.
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Asia lowers rates as eurozone crisis deepens
Central banks that at the start of the year were tightening the monetary screws, to combat the threat of inflation.
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Banking barons
This list has been compiled from the latest annual reports of the bank listed on Karachi stock exchange.
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Banking: The generation gap
Next generation customers want banking that fits into their lives, not the other way around.
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Pakistan, Russia to go for FTA, currency swap agreement
PM Putin announce financing of 500 million US dollars for the CASA-1000 power transmission project.
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Zardari invites Chinese businessmen to invest in Pakistan
President proposes currency swap between Pakistan and China similar to one with Turkey.
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Pakistan committed to South Asian economic cooperation
Pakistan and India foreign secretaries meet prior to SAARC summit.
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Toyota sees net profit tumble, withholds forecast
Toyota has been working to restore production levels after the impact of March earthquake and tsunami hammered output.
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Google+ opens up to businesses, brands
Google+, which has attracted more than 40m users since its launch in June, was previously only open to individuals.
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Crude lower in Asia on Italian bond jitters
Brent North Sea crude for December fell 21 cents to $114.35.
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Six cricketers including Misbah-ul-Haq, Salman Butt under income tax microscope
Wahab Riaz, Imran Nazir, Imran Farhat issued notices to file returns as FBR investigates assets of cricketers.
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From clay seals to cashless economy
History of money over the millennia showcased in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Museum & Art Gallery.
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Should Islamic banking be our Plan B?
Islamic banks have been aggressively marketing their products in an attempt to expand their client base.
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Analysis: MFN status to India - ‘In principle’ is a negotiating tactic
The government wants serious trade concessions from New Delhi this time around.
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SAARC chamber urges construction of dams
Pakistan at risk of becoming water-insecure country.
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The week in focus
Cash-guzzling state-run power companies see their losses mount and financial position weaken over time.
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Substitution effect: Handmade jewellery offers entrepreneurial opportunity for women
Supplementing their families’ incomes, many help raise their standard of living.