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LSM growth declines 3.5% in September
Positive impact of change in calculation method fades away.
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Reko Diq project: Tethyan Copper files for international arbitration
Move sought after Balochistan refused to grant mining licence.
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Infrastructure development levy: Gas price for fertiliser industry to go up by 193%
The levy will not be imposed on domestic and commercial consumers.
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Fuel adjustment surcharge: LHC extends stay on NEPRA order till Dec 13
Deputy attorney general seeks more time to get federal govt’s response.
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LHC tells OGRA to explain granting LNG quotas to 2 companies by December 19
Petitioner argues that OGRA had given the companies quotas without inviting an open tender.
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Encouraging farmers: 'Cultivating jute locally could save $100m in imports'
Farmers assured of provision of free seeds, fertilisers along with technical assistance.
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India wins rights to biggest Afghan iron mine: Official
A consortium of Indian companies has won the rights to develop Afghanistan's largest iron ore deposits.
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CNG stations: Gas company issues shutdown notice
To help household consumers maintain gas pressure, SSGC decides to curtail supplies to CNG stations in Karachi.
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Experts slam reversal of tax decisions
Meeting discusses dilly-dallying in implementation of reforms.
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Efforts to fight cotton virus discussed
Plant diseases emerge due to climatic changes.
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Non-performing loans: KPCCI concerned over rising bad debt
Negative image of province combined with stern attitude of banks towards lending has led to downward growth in the KP.
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Rupee hits record low against dollar
Increased import payments and negative regional sentiment on currencies top reasons.
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Policy rate: Balancing inflation, growth a difficult task
Inflation, govt borrowing to be deciding factors in monetary policy.
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Electricity issues: Power loom owners threaten to shut down industry
Overbilling, prolonged gas outages cited as constant source of worry.
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Market Watch: Bourse plummets amid NATO bombings
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 154 points.
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Iron hand: Oil and gas theft becomes a crime as president approves bill
Maximum jail-term set at 14 years along with fine of Rs10 million.
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Oil and gas exploration: UK asks Pakistan to resolve income tax issue
Delay in doing so may hurt foreign investment into the country: diplomat.
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IT sector: 120% Foreign Direct Investment growth, July-October 2011
IT sector sees $9.4 million investment in the first four months of the 2011-12 fiscal year.
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The week in focus
Analysts ask the need for the increase in wheat price at a time when the international market is at a much lower level
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A slippery slope: India’s shoppers wary of supermarket seduction
Global investors line up as $450 billion retail market opens up.
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At loggerheads again: OGRA flouts rules to depute SNGPL employee
MD SNGPL says company rules do not allow deputation.
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It’s all about confidence: Pakistan gears up for Indian imports
If Chinese imports have been unable to strangle local business, neither can Indian.
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Analysis: Plenty of room for interest rate reduction
Why negative real borrowing costs may be good for spurring economic growth.
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By word of mouth: Student Biryani goes global
It won’t be long before you will be ordering it in the US as well.
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Support price for rice: Why many growers prefer to sell for less
Growers have decided to pick the low price on the open market over a ‘better’ offer by the government.
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Policy Rate: Businessmen want another hefty cut
Businessmen say that policy rate needs to be brought down to single digits.
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EU team to participate in investment conference
European representative terms business contact with Pakistan important.
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Talks on preferential trade likely in February
High-level Indian delegation to arrive for negotiations.
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Pharma manufacturer eyes gains from trade with India
Open trade can benefit consumers as well: Getz Pharma.
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Weekly review: KSE-100’s slump continues as volumes dwindle further
Benchmark index drops 2.4% during a dull week for traders.
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Rs25b stuck in duty claims
Exporters say delay in refund blocks working capital flow.
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Establishing Links: Dutch ambassador visits EDB
EDB CEO Aitazaz A Niazi highlighted need for inviting Dutch companies to establish product testing labs in Pakistan.
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Islamic finance expands to 7% of banking sector
Has grown 30% annually over last six to seven years.
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Hitting the wall: Fertiliser sales hit by low gas supply
Monthly sales crawl up 3% in October.
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Wheat: Sindh Chamber demands higher support price
Growers cite expensive inputs and low cultivation as reasons.
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Exclusive offer: Gas producers likely to get ten-year tax holiday
ECC expected to give the nod in meeting on November 28.
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Market Watch: Stock market falls in dull trade
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 81 points.
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Automated system: FBR imposes charges on goods declaration
Revenue collected will be used to make payments for software.
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Bailout: Govt promises guarantees for fresh Pakistan Steel loans
The mill seeks Rs6b from banks to buy raw material and stay afloat.
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For businessmen, Iraq is a land of opportunities: ambassador
Country needs investment in education, healthcare.
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Pak, India agree to provide multiple entry business visas
This will allow businessmen to visit up to 10 cities without restrictions.
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‘MFN status, Kashmir cause are unrelated’
Azad Kashmir president welcomes MFN status to India.
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Stock market on track for dullest year in history
Negative returns, narrow trading range were some of the setbacks.
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Forex: Reserves fall to $16.96b
Reserves held by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $13.20 billion, compared with $13.27 billion the previous week.
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Refinery sales continue to fall
Reliance on imports increases to 39%.
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Thar coal: First 50MW project almost complete
Project is to cost Rs8.9 billion with a foreign exchange component of Rs5.8 billion.
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Cabinet committee: Electricity supply of 34,000 defaulters disconnected
Special cabinet panel to verify the figure due to power ministry’s previous dubious record.
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Textile export projections difficult to meet
Energy shortage and poor law and order hit production.
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Tax collection drive on target, so far
Proposal of cutting down target takes a back seat.
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Oil and gas exploration, security risks discussed
Experts ask govt to cut security cost and resolve pricing issues.

















































