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Wider benefits: CPEC to boost business activities in Central Asia
China is relocating industrial units to Pakistan.
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Harassment: KCCI asks PM to cut powers of tax officers
Says the business community is suffering at the hands of bureaucrats
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LNG import: Parliamentarian clarifies row
Under the rule, govt did not need to take any approval from the board for importing LNG, says parliamentary secretary
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Corporate results: Meezan Bank’s profit increases 18.7%
It earns Rs1.3 billion in January-March quarter.
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Restructuring: SECP chief backs Islamic financing
Discusses plans to enhance Shariah compliance in capital markets.
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Market watch: Banks lead charge as index marches close to 33,500
Benchmark 100-share index rises 454.87 points.
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Pak-Iran meeting: Officials agree on enhanced bilateral trade
Will formulate five-year trade facilitation plan.
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LNG imports: Floating storage unit violates policy, criteria, says Port Qasim Authority
It says navigational channel for LNG vessels should be widened.
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Crisis control: Chinese experts place faith in coal for power woes
Pinpoint Thar as region that can help produce massive amounts of electricity
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Power woes: CDWP gives green light to CASA power project
Approves Rs31.9b for transmission line that will see Pakistan receive 1,000MW electricity from Tajikistan.
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Bahawalpur to have world’s largest solar power plant
900MW plant will be built with huge Chinese investment
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Expanding physical footprint: Microsoft flagship travels offshore to Sydney
US software giant wants to give Samsung, Apple competition.
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SECP turns down incorporation request of Cargill Holdings
Entity with similar name already operating; HEC sell-off not under threat.
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Pacifying: Aviation adviser denies move to privatise airports
Moving CAA headquarters aimed at improving departmental coordination: Azeem.
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Market watch: Despite foreign buying, index ends red
Benchmark 100-share index falls 268.87 points, ends at 33,035.77.
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Power woes: Another ad-hoc step to sustain LNG project
Govt invites group of businessmen to contribute money, import fuel.
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Green light: Provinces allowed to export surplus wheat
Decision comes after bumper crops cause excess supply.
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Balance of trade: Oil price fall helps imports; exports remain disappointing
Trade figures reveal Pakistan’s dismal show continues; textile sector hit.
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Taking a new line: Focusing on LNG, govt bans new solar and wind projects
Admits they are expensive compared to conventional energy sources.
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Impending departure: Engro Corp CEO steps down
Ansari was appointed after departure of Asad Umar in 2012
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Solar energy drive: PepsiCo unveils ‘Lighting up Lives’ initiative
It is a joint venture aimed at helping IDPs and refugees
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Aviation regulator: Employees against privatisation of airports, relocation of HQ
Threaten to stop operations at all airports if demands ignored
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Vehicle imports: Govt asked to allow import of cars
Importers say this will give more choice to customers and discourage smuggling
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LNG-based power plants: PM dismisses proposal for direct award of contracts
Cabinet members caution this could spark criticism as well as litigation
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Corporate Results: Unilever Foods profit shows 1% increase
The performance graph was up by a meagre 1% compared to the same quarter of 2014
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Corporate Results: In strong comeback, Engro Foods reports profit of Rs1 billion
Earnings rise 462% in first quarter, share price hits upper lock
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March statistics: Broadband subscriptions edge past 12 million
Overall mobile users decline 1.25% after biometric verification
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Market Watch: Stocks record gains on Chinese president’s visit
Benchmark 100-share index rises 0.21%, ends at 33,304.64
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SECP introduces new framework for REITs
Paid-up capital requirement brought down to Rs50m
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9MFY15: Banks disburse Rs326b in agriculture loans
Outstanding portfolio surges by Rs31.6b, up 11.2% at the end of March
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Lagging behind: Only 8.7% Pakistani adults have bank accounts: WB
Global Findex Database puts South Asia region average at 45.5%
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Bonus shares: Government misleads IMF on tax rate
Claimed levy of 10% tax that would generate revenue of Rs29b
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Procurement– a hard problem for manufacturing industry
When confronted with the risk of material shortage, ordering more is safer.
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New ventures: In the global start-up culture, Pakistan remains behind
In 'New Business Density' survey, Pakistan at the bottom of all South Asian nations
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Breaking monotony: Inspiring ways to increase financing
Committee-based and Salam-based investment accounts can spur economy.
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Suggestion: A fairer Pakistan with women-only workplaces
Reasons why there should be gender-segregated work environment
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UBL spent over Rs24 crore on CEOs in 2014
Remuneration package highest in Pakistan's banking industry in 2014; NIB follows in second place
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Cybercrime bill: Give it a read before sharing pictures even
Proposed sections might be the final nail in Pakistan’s internet coffin.
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How China is upsetting the old global economic order
Kim stressed though that he expects the World Bank and the AIIB will work "very closely" together
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Taxing issues: SCCI expresses concern
SCCI president said 5% increase in utilities would add to the cost of production
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Protest: PHMA against merger of textile ministry
PHMA Chairman Usman Jawaad has written a letter to the Prime Minister
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Private sector, govt on board in fruit matter
Ban on wooden crates welcomed by exporters; opens up markets for Pakistan.
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Spanish probe: Authorities search former IMF chief’s home
Already being investigated for alleged fraud during time at Bankia.
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Tajik envoy stresses need of greater trade
Says bilateral relations could flourish through exchange of delegations.
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FTA bearing fruit: Bilateral trade volume grows, still in favour of China
From $6b in 2006, volume has increased to $16b.
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Agriculture sector: Stakeholders to finalise budget recommendations
Reducing cost of production the best way forward, says food secretary.
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Dispute emerges: HEC buyer gets legal notice for ‘illegal’ use of trademark
Cargill Pakistan considers action against Cargill Holdings to protect brand name.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 gains 883 points as oil stocks rally
Banking sector also performed strongly after HBL’s successful SPO.
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Summary sent to PM: Looking to make energy regulators further toothless
Govt proposal comes after regulators refuse to allow recovery of billions from consumers.
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Promoting skills: Two-day expo begins today
The main purpose of exhibition is to increase market linkages of women entrepreneurs for promotion of their products