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Corporate Corner: SCB recognised for leadership
We are delighted to be presented with this award from such a prestigious publication
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Wind, Solar: AEDB pursues alternative energy projects
A detailed resource assessment of wind and solar in the country is being carried out
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Samsung Galaxy S6 to become cheaper after disappointing sales
Company says it will 'adjust' prices flagship phones in order to maintain 'sales momentum'
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Agriculture research: Belarus delegation visits NARC
delegates expressed great satisfaction over the research and development conducted in there
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim announces Rs758m profit
Earnings down 16% year-on-year in Jan-Jun period.
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Sinosteel prepares proposals for revamping steel mill
All options will be discussed with Privatisation Commission.
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Karachi traders now threaten of protests
Want govt to take back the levy.
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Soft image: Call for innovative ideas to promote tourism
K-P official wants everyone to pitch in for improvement.
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KCCI urges K-Electric to improve performance
Attributes recent outages to weak infrastructure.
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Post-privatisation: Government to review K-Electric’s 2008 agreement
Considers reversing concessions including supply of 650MW at a low rate.
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Dubai Bank to divest holding in BankIslami
Another shareholder says UAE-based bank wants to sell 144.2m shares
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market watch: Oil sector helps index glide up
Benchmark 100-share index increases 401.83 points
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St James’s Hotel: Parliamentary committee seeks details on Mansha’s investment
Also wants NAB to expedite inquiry into MCB privatisation
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Mega hydel projects: Govt studies plan to offer stake to private investors
They will be given management control if their share is more than 50%
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Agriculture: China’s cooperation for seed variety
Chinese cooperation in all fields of the economy is matchless”, he added
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Calling Attention: Strengthening T&D network
Allocation of over Rs45 billion to NTDC in the recent budget should immediately be used for upgrading infrastructure
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Remittances amounted to $16.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2014-15
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Economic ties: President reiterates support to CPEC
President said that not only the government of Pakistan but the entire country wished to promote relations with China
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Virtual shops: Looking for smarter ways to cut costs
Phone-makers tapping into growing e-commerce market.
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Honda Atlas announces Rs1.08 billion profit
Improvement comes on back of increased gross margins
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market watch: Index ends positive amid volatile trading
Benchmark 100-share index increases 99.17 points
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1971-2014: Roughly 7.8m proceeded abroad for employment
Bureau of Emigration reveals Middle East the most attractive destination.
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corporate results: Meezan Bank’s earnings up 18.8%
Board approves interim cash dividend of Rs1.75 per share.
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Month-on-month: Banking spread rises 4% in June
Reduced cost of deposits and 150bps cut in policy rate in May key factors, says analyst
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Unauthorised stations: House rent payment stopped to motorway police
PAC orders recovery of Rs55.23 million paid so far.
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Contrary to traders' claims: WHT has not affected bank deposits, says SBP governor
Govt’s meeting with traders ends in deadlock, main representatives not present
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Capital market: Stranglehold of brokers may continue for two more years
Finance ministry proposes changes to law that allows entry of new players
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Energy Solutions : Country to produce 479MW wind power
The board estimates that the country can produce as much as 50,000 megawatts from wind projects
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Crop Protection : Flood threat leads to fresh instructions
In case of leaf curl virus attack on cotton crops, farmers must not get disappointed
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Remittances amounted to $16.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2014-15
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Pakistan receives fresh CSF tranche of $336m
SBP officials say injection of cash helped Pakistan's forex reserves reach fresh high of $19 billion
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The world's 10 wealthiest couples
Founders of Amazon and Facebook are among the top ten
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On revenue: Services sector bashes 8% tax measure
Says culture of start-ups needs to be promoted.
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Funds for power sector: Foreign assistance utilised at slow pace, only 23% used
Ministries dealing with energy issues blamed for the low disbursement
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Warning signal: Existing infrastructure may not sustain gas imports
CNG body official calls for revamping distribution network.
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Economy braces itself for flood damage
River overflows expected to damage commodity based sectors.
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Visit to Pakistan: Belarus shows interest in agriculture sector
A delegation from Belarus is currently visiting Pakistan to explore different avenues for enhancing cooperation
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Facilitating pilgrims: Tracking family members with the Hajj Guider
Wearable device can be used without cellular signals or internet
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KAPCO privatisation: DIB-led consortium hired as financial adviser
Government plans to sell 40.3% remaining stake in country’s largest IPP.
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All banking transactions for non-filers: The withholding tax saga continues
Traders back out of agreement, reject 0.3% levy as well; talks with govt bear no result
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Market watch: Index suffers biggest one-day fall since mid-May
Benchmark 100-share index decreases 639.71 points.
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Solar lamps help turn women into green energy entrepreneurs in Bahawalpur
Not long ago, nightfall meant an end to the work day. Now, it is continued opportunity for a better life
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Disguise: Cash-only transactions and the need to lessen them
They help tax evasion; promotion of plastic money necessary.
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Competitive advantage: ‘Sustainability’ the way forward for companies
Drastic climatic changes pushing us to rethink business models
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Enhanced output: Technological progress vital for modern economy
Improved technology has wide-ranging positive impact on many sectors.
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Modern inventory management
Where number crunching computers can help.
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WTO’s trade policy review: Praising and criticising Pakistan’s performance
States economy is still vulnerable due to power outages, lack of fiscal space.
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Misuse of authority: Country’s undetected digital mafia
There is a easy way out of paying duties and govt revenue
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Disproportionately: Taxation system not anti-poor but anti-middle class
Ruling political parties don’t take tax from their voters
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Resource management: MoU signed for agriculture cooperation
The MoU envisages the development of a pilot programme for holistic land and livestock management

















































