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Moving forward: Healthcare apps come to the fore in Pakistan
Provide much-needed data on meeting emergency needs, making appointments
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Market watch: Index continues merry northward ride
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 295.16 points
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Iranian oil import via land under consideration
Pakistan has not brought oil through this route since 2010
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Go-ahead: Ministry to frame policy for urea import by private sector
Imports will bridge shortfall, save gas consumption in local production
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Changes in FBR’s functionality: Govt implements new three-tier hybrid administration
Single officer will have authority to carry out audit function
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Local sales: Cement demand soars 17% as new projects begin
Exports, however, drop 22% in July-February this fiscal year
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NBP to exit from offering remittance service in US
Decision taken in view of ‘current regulatory landscape in US’
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Pakistan’s economy is back on track, says top US magazine
Forbes suggests Pakistan has undergone a series of positive developments that merit recognition
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Market watch: Sparked with interest, index soars past 32,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 373.68 points
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Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves increase 0.2% week-on-week
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $28m to $15,507m compared to $15,479m in the previous week
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PTCL appoints new president
Dr Daniel Ritz succeeds Walid Irshaid, who was President and CEO of the PTCL Group since March 2007
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Another gas discovery in Badin
The Badin-IV south joint venture has so far made two discoveries - Ayesha-1 and Aminah-1
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FPCCI pushes for better ties with Russia
Both countries need to explore potential, says Russian official
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Date processing plant to be set up in Khairpur
Processing unit will have the storage capacity of 1,800 tons of dates, Sindh Investment Board Chairperson Naheed said
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Pakistan an emerging market: Korean envoy
Strategic location, access to deep sea, natural resources help country
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Tajikistan looks to promote trade in Pakistan
Will present chance to both countries to improve volume of trade, says Ambassador Sherali
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State Life may be turned into company via ordinance
Proposed measure will come just two months after Senate rejected PIA ordinance
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Four countries ink deal for $10 billion TAPI gas pipeline project
Will lead to $200m investment in TAPI company, finalisation of route in Afghanistan
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Dutch company to buy Engro Foods for around $460 million
FrieslandCampina International Holding BV intends to acquire a 51 per cent stake of Engro Foods Limited
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Asia to see first gasoline squeeze in more than 15 years
Car sales are soaring in China and India, where a combined 3 million new cars come to market every month
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Microfinance sector: Gross loan portfolio increases 39.3%
Amounts to Rs93 billion in 2015, value of savings up 48.7%
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Pakistan’s broadband subscriptions surpass 27m
3G/4G users reached 24.7 million, up 6.6% compared to 23.2m in preceding month
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Liquidity crunch: PASSCO urges govt to clear dues worth Rs70b
Over Rs30b is to be paid by finance division, payments pending since 2008
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Bangladeshi envoy stresses on furthering ties
Says KCCI needs to take up trade issues with government
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Market watch: Foreigners buy, index ends higher for 6th successive session
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 263.79 points
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Uber parks in Lahore, announces start of operations
Taxi service app joins Pakistan’s journey in revitalising transport sector
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PSO wins nod for acquisition of Pakistan Refinery shares
CCP gives approval, saying share purchase will not weaken competition
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Imports from Qatar: Second LNG shipment to arrive next week
First consignment of 141,000 cubic metres being injected into SSGC network
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CCP slaps Rs100m fine on poultry association
Finds it flouting Competition Act 2010, PPA says it does not have funds to pay penalty
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ADB funded: Six projects worth $1.8b face hurdles
Major challenges are poor performance of consultants, delay in procurement
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Moody's cuts China outlook to 'negative', cites reforms and fiscal risks
Moody's said its rating committee had discussed China's status at a meeting on February 9
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Corporate results: Bank Alfalah posts profit of Rs7.5 billion
Earnings in 2015 33% higher, but below market expectations.
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‘Tax refund issue will be taken up with authorities’
Punjab governor looks to soothe business community.
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Industrial sector: ‘Long-term policies needed’
Former President Engineer Rizwan Ashraf stressed on the need for ‘Energy Act’
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NTDC buys expensive energy, incurs losses
Details reveal efficiency and cost take back seat in buying electricity from IPPs
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Key huddle: Pakistan, Russia to hold ministerial meeting in Nov
Will review steps for removing bottlenecks in way of bilateral trade
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Hashoo Group acquires BHP Billiton’s operations
Will pump up to $35m into Zamzama field for increasing gas production
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Exploring opportunities: Seminar highlights Gwadar’s potential
Chinese company, LCCI discuss port city’s strategic location
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Market watch: Oil steers index into the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 139.60 points
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Trade with Sri Lanka: Pakistan to ship $50,000 worth of fans
Overall exports to Colombo expected to rise 100% to $500m
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Riskless banking continues, lending thrown on back seat
Banks’ advances-to-deposits ratio goes down to 46.4%, profitability rises
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Inflation hits 14-month high, reads at 4.02%
Spike in prices sees CPI rising for fifth successive month
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Opening up: LCCI pushes for FTAs with regional countries
Stresses need of diversification into new markets
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Tunisian envoy hopes to sign trade deal with Pakistan this year
Adel Elarbi cites areas of agriculture, tourism and services for cooperation
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Iranian president to visit Islamabad to push for IP gas pipeline project
Following lifting of sanctions, countries hoping project would be completed
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Economic ties: Bilateral trade far below potential, says Dedov
PM Sharif likely to meet Putin this year to remove trade hurdles
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Market watch: Stock market remains positive marginally
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 75.43 points
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Extending scope: Ministry considering zero-rated facility for 9 sectors
Exporters have 8 more years to explore EU markets under GSP Plus
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Looking out for itself: PRGMEA puts forth its demands
Wants zero-rated regime implemented, bonds issued immediately
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Corporate results: Silkbank posts Rs1.7b loss in 2015
Net interest income amounted to Rs2.3b, down 23.2% from previous year