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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.
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Public-private partnerships: Five more private train services in the offing
Shalimar Express to be inaugurated on Feb 25.
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Cracks emerge in pharma manufacturers association
PPMA vice chairman’s exit expected to be the first of many.
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Circular debt: Loan swap deal worth Rs151b finalised
Consumers to bear interest payments, govt encouraging alternate power sources.
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French development agency to assist construction of Munda Dam
Munda Dam Project would go a long way for socio-economic uplift of the country, says AFD Country Director.
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We must show the world our greatness!
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity: Albert Einstein.
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US economy losing steam: Ratings agencies failed to see the signs
S&P is overly generous in ratings and fails to detect smoke in early stages.
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Devising a Shariah compliant monetary policy
Perception gradually changing in favour of Islamic financial system.
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A new global currency: Calculating a ‘fair price’ for gold
A return to the gold standard does not seem likely.
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Keeping pace: How Pakistan can benefit from textile automation
Technology could save the industry from total collapse.
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Playing it safe: Are business schools killing the entrepreneurial spirit?
At least 80% at a seminar say they prefer a steady income job instead.
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Not always greener on the other side: Obsession with Indian model not healthy
‘For example, in India …’ is a popular prefix among many Pakistanis.
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Extending Reach: Emirates announces flights to Lisbon
Emirates will now fly daily to Lisbon, Portugal.
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Expert calls brand managers ‘intellectual thieves’
They refuse to adopt new ideas for fear of being unsuccessful, says Nawaz.
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Enterprising educator turns to exports
Young teacher makes an incision in the surgical goods business.
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Pakistani IT professionals in high demand
Contractors earn $1.5m on a Silicon valley-based online marketplace in Jan.
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Self-accountability: In development spending, govt admits its own mistakes
Planning Commission accepts flaws in PSDP project approval, recommends changes.
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Weekly review: Healthy earnings push bourse up by 2.2%
Engro, DG Khan Cement and Kapco results get the rally going.
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Punjab: Textile mills face up to 10-hour outages
Workers being laid off due to low productivity.
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Pakistanis may be able to invest in India soon
Indian govt mulling plans to amend the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
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Intense competition eating away exhibition business
Growing number of event organisers discourages local, foreign exhibitors.
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Corporate results: DG Khan Cement knocks it out of the park
Company profit rises sharply due to higher market prices.

















































