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Value-added textiles: Apparel forum wants zero-rated status back
He also demanded the withdrawal of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC)
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Keen observations: IMF warns country at delicate turn, says reforms must continue
Critical for authorities not to delay structural reorganisation: resident representative
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Fuel cost revision: Government to stop providing relief in power tariff
Argues domestic consumers are already getting a huge subsidy.
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Government allocates Rs194b for corridor projects
Allocations made to complete missing links on the trade route.
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Budget 2015-16: Govt proposes higher capital gains tax on traded securities
Plans to introduce additional slab with rate of 7.5%
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Market watch: Banking, cement stocks aid index’s 332-point gain
Benchmark 100-share index
ends at 32,942.59. -
Dar clears release of 85,000 tonnes of wheat for TDPs
Orders authorities concerned to complete the task by June 8
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Agriculture woes: Alarm bells ring for food security concerns
Speakers say pulses production decreasing.
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Conflicts: APTMA irked again, this time by GIDC
Says additional cost comes during time of liquidity crunch.
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Deposits and lending: Banking spreads decline to 10-year low
Averaged 5.57% in April; will reduce banks’ profitability.
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Ahead of budget: Exporters seek restoration of zero-rating facility
Huge amount stuck in refund claims has squeezed their finances.
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Computer industry: Association demands tax rationalisation
Calls for fixing duty rate at Rs3,000 on import of laptops, computers.
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Smooth trade: TIR Convention gets approval for legal framework
Will help establish transit system across borders.
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Pakistan proposes free trade accord with Belarus
Eastern European country interested in setting up auto assembly plants.
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Corporate corner: OGDCL receives AAA, A-1+ rating
The rating also incorporates the company’s sizeable market share and low financial risk profile
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Market watch: Index back to downward trend
Benchmark 100-share index loses 196.87 points.
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Livestock sector to show off in bid to lure investment
LDFA 2015 returns as Sindh Board of Investment pins high hopes .
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Budget 2015-16: Government pegs growth target at 5.5%
APCC approves major macroeconomic targets; better energy supply, competitive exchange rate to aid growth
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Food matters NA committee against increasing tractor prices
Urges govt to help farmers reduce cost of production.
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Fiscal Discipline: Brazil unveils cuts on IMF’s urges
Planning Minister Nelson Barbosa duly announced budget cuts of 69.9 billion reais
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Worldwide: BlackBerry to trim employee count
The company did not specify how many employees would be affected
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Bullish Trend: LSE-25 closes in black
Lahore Stock Exchange here on Monday witnessed a bullish trend by gaining 57.48 points
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Balochistan: Workshop for farmers concludes
The workshop was organised by PMAS-AAUR in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.6/101.8 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday
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EGO Pakistan: Energy exhibition to kick off on May 29
EGO Pakistan 2015 would be highly informative, rewarding and beneficial to the associated industry
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Reaction: Rate cut to facilitate easy access to bank credit
Businessmen welcome one percentage point cut in policy rate.
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Hurdles: WAPDA’s failure delays LNG deal with Qatar, says Abbasi
Minister points to WAPDA’s inability to open LC, establish payment mechanism.
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Budget expectation: FPCCI chief calls for focus on attracting more FDI
Says businessmen will not be able to bear further tax burden.
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Bilateral ties: Qatar needs skilled manpower from Pakistan
Ambassador stresses need of entering into joint ventures.
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Free trade: Exports to China grow 320% in first phase
Negotiations between two sides move into second phase.
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LNG terminal: Successful bidder’s bank certificate found to be fake
Matter to be decided by court, says SSGC board chairman.
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Budget 2015-16: APCC to consider Rs1.46 trillion development budget
Will be the highest in country’s history; recommendation will be sent to PM
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Company cheers to earnings: An intoxicating case of brewing profits
Murree Brewery witnesses phenomenal growth with share price increasing up to 400%
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Market Watch: Banks hit, but index recovers slightly
Benchmark 100-share index gains 101.60 points.
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Importance of international arbitration
As a first step, CIICA aims to build capacity among govt officials and the legal and business communities in Pakistan
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The Pakistani mango’s odyssey!
Japan’s trading partners in fruit had been using the process successfully for years. Now, it was our turn
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Lower interest rates
The low interest rate will help in reducing the cost of borrowing for most businesses as they seek to grow
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Cheap imports make poultry industry’s survival difficult
Some producers shutting plants, starting imports from Malaysia
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Promoting religious tourism: An untapped market
Revamping religious sites would contribute to national economy
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Biscuit battle: Exploring the Nan Khatai business
Leading producers bring conventional recipes in hygienic packaging
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Not a better choice: US pushes for expensive shale gas extraction
Idea looks unfeasible as many companies have already pulled out of Pakistan
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Final destination of the taxpayer’s money
A look into the authorities and their spending transparency
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Regulatory frame-d work: Topic of Benami transactions gives rise to conflict
Authorities provide different responses to accountability
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Preparations: Karachi likely to get Rs50b or more in upcoming budget
CM says allocation of funds depends on amount released by the federal govt.
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January-March: Micro-savers rise, savings going down
Number of savers amounts to 10.2m, up 20.1% quarter-on-quarter.
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Exploiting trade potential
Baroness Mobarik looks to enhance investment and explore new avenues.
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Budget expectations roll in
FPCCI wants horticulture export policy.
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Spending cut: Iran likely to abolish fuel allowances
Eligible drivers currently receive 60 litres of petrol a month at a heavy discount to market prices
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Key condition: Government could fail to meet budget deficit target
Was set at 4.9% of GDP; may need IMF waiver for next loan tranche
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Weekly review: KSE-100 sheds 498 points amid pre-budget jitters
GIDC bill and proposed CGT hike also kept the market under pressure.

















































