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Foreign exhibitions: PAAPAM wants support in participation
Paapam called for TDAP's support for participation of local auto engineering companies in global exhibitions
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SECP statement: KSE receives investors’ claims of Rs103m
KSE has ordered a special audit into the affairs of ACE Securities to verify the investors’ claims
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Agriculture sector: Dar stresses on food security
Says government is taking measures to increase agriculture production and infrastructure
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer profit up 29%
Earnings per share (EPS) of the company jumped to Rs4.64 from Rs3.58 in the period under review
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Corporate results: Engro Corporation’s profit up 77%
Results better but slightly below market expectations, say Topline Securities.
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Corporate results: MCB Bank’s profit surges 43.5%
Earnings of Standard Chartered up 24.8% in 1QCY15.
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Market watch: Index finds resistance, falls 268 points
Benchmark 100-share index ends at 33,575.94.
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Expectations: LCCI wants budget to reflect govt’s focus on energy
Chamber chief believes country’s energy mix needs overhaul.
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Amalgamation scheme: Bank Islami to take over KASB Bank
Acquisition to take place at ‘token nominal value’
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Upgrading gas pipelines: $1-b collection plan from consumers put on hold
Government delays move in wake of cases filed in courts.
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Focus on energy: CDWP gives nod to projects for 2,400MW supply to Punjab
Approves Rs30b worth of projects; focus also on higher education sector.
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Multan International Airport: PAC chief protects people behind irregularities in Rs3.2b contract
Was awarded to entity that did not clear technical evaluation.
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Widening trade deficit
For the first nine months of fiscal year 2015, the deficit has widened by over 15 per cent
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Apple now sells more iPhones in China than the US
Chief Executive Tim Cook says China's expanding middle class fuelling iPhone sales, which is bulk of company's sales
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Facebook rolls out video calls on Messenger
Facebook last year broke off Messenger from the main Facebook application for mobile users
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Air conditioning use poised to spike worldwide: study
A 2 per cent annual increase in household income, higher temperatures, could lead to increased use of air conditioners
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Meeting highlights importance of farming
Urges more effective use of natural resources to eradicate poverty.
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Conditions apply: K-P government demands increase in share of 8th NFC Award
Finance minister Muzaffar Said says allocation for war against militancy be raised to 3%.
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Pakistan-Turkey: Stock exchanges to organise joint road show in Istanbul
Event meant for Pakistani companies, brokerage houses.
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HESCO, SEPCO: Sindh says no to paying bills if ban not lifted
Province wants centre’s sanction on new solar, wind projects removed.
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Corporate results: Atlas Battery posts Rs274m in profits
The company reported an after-tax profit of Rs274 million during the Jan-March quarter of 2015
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Corporate results: Gillette’s net earnings up 288%
Company posted after-tax profit of Rs74m in Jan-Mar period.
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Corporate results: PSO’s loss amounts to Rs1.04 billion
Company had recorded profit of Rs3.6b in comparative period previous year.
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Market watch: Equities end marginally positive as profit-taking kicks in
Benchmark 100-share index increases 69.17 points.
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Urea-Z: Increased productivity key to unlocking growth
Food minister says bioactive fertiliser can help farmers.
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Trading terminals: KSE suspends brokerage firm’s operations
ACE Securities has apparently violated and failed to comply with regulations.
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Investment: Yamaha resumes assembly in Pakistan
Aims to produce 400,000 units annually by 2020
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Reforms missing: Govt considering unrealistic tax target for next year
Expects Rs3.2t revenue collection; FBR insists on something below Rs3.1t .
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New crude supplier: Byco expects oil import from Iran at a discount
Waits for lifting of sanctions to capitalise on the opportunity.
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Google launches portal to buy patents
Patent holders can tell Google about the patents they're willing to sell and the expected price through the portal
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Services and its impact on global economy
Research indicates developed countries with higher contributions.
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Collaborative efforts: PCEC will streamline neighbour relations, says LCCI chief
Highlights economic impact of the deal, encourages businesses to enter tax net.
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Towering through: Towershare deal will spur growth in telecom sector
Towers to be built by foreign entity will reduce cost, increase access to remote areas.
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Judging efficiency: Fiscal decentralisation of public good delivery
IMF paper reveals distribution of non-excludable services require conditions .
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Structural weakness: The tall order against high-profile tax evaders
Difficulty in probing influential individuals due to lack of control.
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Pakwheels.com: ‘Aiming to be a billion-dollar entity in 5 years’
Company CEO seeks investment over acquisition despite offers
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Ending power outages: Promises that were never kept
Now, govt says it will be able to only control load-shedding in 2017.
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Neighbourly love: PBIF chief urges enhanced bilateral trade
Pakistan’s annual trade with Iran has remained below $1 billion, as the greatest fall of 84% was witnessed in 2013-14
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Business ties: Faisalabad encourages Turkish investment
DCO assures maximum return for investors
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Energy conservation: Govt considering duty-cut on invert-type ACs, LED tvs
Reduction will apply on manufacturers, importers
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Oil transportation: PNSC fears losing business to PSO
Asks govt to withdraw petroleum ministry’s summary from ECC
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EOBI’s pensions up 46% — from Rs3,600 to Rs5,250
Increase took effect from April 1; 337,000 pensioners will reap benefit
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Product debut: Developers try Apple Watch, see more apps coming
Software houses looking into possibilities of experimenting
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Budget deficit: Govt likely to miss current year’s target of Rs1.4 trillion
Chances increase of upward revision in annual target in upcoming talks with IMF.
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Weekly review: Index remains upbeat, climbs 541 points
Landmark Chinese investment, banking sector rally fuel gains
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Institute discourages used car imports
Says import facility being misused by commercial importers.
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Country closer to becoming economically strong
Iqbal says German, US, Middle East investors exploring investment avenues
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Corporate results: Engro Fertilizers posts Rs3.05b profit
Earnings per share increased to Rs2.3, compared to an EPS of Rs1.12 in the period under review
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9MFY15: National Foods’ earnings up 19%
Company reported an after-tax profit of Rs618 million
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Corporate results: Murree Brewery’s earnings clock in at Rs812m
Profit up 35% during nine months of fiscal year 2014-15.

















































