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Mining, power project: Chinese firm asks Punjab to set coal price mechanism
Has not been able to file power tariff petition for its 300MW plant.
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Corporate results: Standard Chartered posts 8% fall in profit
Announces final cash dividend of 15%, in addition to 7.5% interim payout.
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Market watch: Led by oil firms, stocks move northwards
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 125.88 points.
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Week-on-week: Forex reserves rise $132m
The figure includes disbursement of $51 million from the International Development Association
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Renewable energy: Buksh joins hands with foreign firms in $400m project
Envisions meeting 5% of country’s energy needs via renewable solutions by 2020.
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Economic performance: IPR blasts government’s ‘bizarre policies’
Report also questions IMF’s diagnosis of Pakistani economy .
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Chinese president’s visit: Islamabad, Beijing may shake hands over electricity import
Pakistan to receive 3,000MW; deal might be signed during Chinese president’s visit.
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Ignoring austerity: CDWP approves vehicle purchase, office repair project
Institutional strengthening of PC will cost about Rs200 million.
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US economy on moderate growth track: Fed report
Weak inflation remained in play with economic progress
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Pesco issue: Report demanded over alleged corruption
Secretary water & power has been asked to submit a report about what investigation the ministry had conducted
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Tanners association to hold inaugural ‘Mega Leather Show’
250 local and foreign companies to participate in the expo including EU.
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Pak-Austria relations: Austria keen to develop economic, commercial ties
Suggests more cultural events to boost image of Pakistan.
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Governance reforms: Planning ministry, UNDP sign $11.6m agreement
Modifications proposed for both provincial, federal level governance.
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Market watch: Index breaks seven-day losing streak
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 54.17 points.
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Moment of embarrassment: SBP acting governor apologises to panel
Flawed draft irks officials, voting on Credit Bureaus Act of 2015 postponed .
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Savings mobilised record 137% hike, read at Rs229.9b
Largest jump witnessed in November when SBP cut interest rate.
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Another persistent issue: Years on, experts still lament taxation system
Tax Reforms Commission chairman says reforms needed; stringent enforcement a must.
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CDWP clears PM’s Rs21-billion laptop scheme
While mandate given to notebooks, health insurance for poor gets deferred.
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Disapproval: China objects to shelving of coal-fired power projects
Government insists 7,000MW coal projects still on track.
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Build-your-own Google handset reconstructs smartphone
Prototype of the build-your-own device presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
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Uganda keen to explore ties with Pakistan
Both countries can mutually benefit each other in agriculture sector, says minister.
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Textile policy: Ambitious targets require hard work, says PRGMEA
Says govt must implement policy, address energy challenge.
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SECP fines Invest Capital Markets
Regulator says brokerage firm failed to maintain net capital balance.
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SBP to raise Rs1.5t through PIB, MTB auctions
Will take place in March-May, according to central bank calendar.
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Corporate results: Bestway Cement’s profit hits Rs3.94 billion, up 5%
EPS clocks in at Rs6.81 during July-December 2014.
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Market watch: A see-saw ride ends in the red
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 24.81 points.
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Engro ready to receive first shipment of LNG
FSRU to reach Karachi in second week of ongoing month.
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Auto policy to promote car financing schemes
Industries ministry, FBR to discuss tariff rates on parts import soon.
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Policies: Senate panel passes Securities Bill, empowers SECP
Incorporates 18 amendments proposed by Senator Rajwana.
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TAPI pipeline: Pakistan looks for conflict resolution mechanism
Believes project will become unfeasible if price exceeds LNG rate.
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Pakistan clinches Spectrum for Mobile Broadband Award 2015
Pakistan awarded for successfully auctioning 3G/4G spectrums in 3 bands and subsequent rapid uptake of 3G services
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Ties with bangladesh: Direct shipping line suggested
Pakistan’s total textile exports to Bangladesh was $709 million in 2013-14, claims Aptma chief
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NA panel: Committee to question FBR over Rs14.7b payment to banks
Tax body paid compensation on Rs50b borrowing for inflating revenues.
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Corporate results: PSO’s earnings drop 73% in first half
Net sales of the company dropped 17% to Rs508 billion in 1HFY15 compared to Rs612 billion in 1HFY14
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Corporate results: Gul Ahmed registers 56% fall in profit
Company did well in Q2 earning Rs429m, up 4%.
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Market watch: Stocks take a dive on institutional selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 418.61 points.
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Out of 21 mutual funds, only two post positive returns
Poor performance in line with the weak stock market.
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Expo Pakistan 2015: Business worth $1.3 billion expected from exhibition
Over 571 exhibitors and 750 foreign buyers and importers attended the event.
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Price movements: Deflationary fears emerge as inflation at 11-year low
Consumer Price Index hits 3.24% in February, sparking rate cut hopes.
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Sovereign ratings: Pak-China economic corridor a ‘credit positive’, says Moody’s
Rating agency believes highest investment, growth will help close budget deficit.
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Power distribution companies: PC fails to attract a single bid for financial advisers
Commission also did not receive any consultancy services offer for PSM privatisation .
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Inflation slows to 11-year low, naan still out of reach for many
Slowdown in inflation sparks expectations of a further cut in the discount rate
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People switching from chemical to natural products
US-based manufacturer of skincare products enters Pakistan
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Private equity: Cyan expected to close two major deals
CEO says large financial institutions want to ‘co-invest’ with entity
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Opinion: Stock-splits – an opportunity to broaden capital market
If allowed, hundreds of thousands of investors will benefit
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A key component: The eyebrow-raising audit standards of Pakistan
Entity-specific audit raises question of adhering to procedures
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Creating awareness: The ownership and control of Islamic banks in Pakistan
Govt must initiate nationwide drive to promote Islamic financial literacy
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Sanction saga: A ‘compliant’ alternative to YouTube
Video-sharing website remains blocked; users find a way around ban
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View from McLeod Road: Why the mini-budgets will not work
The obsession with numbers is unhealthy and destroying the nation’s institutions