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Oil contribution in energy mix grows to 31%
Dependence on expensive imported oil rises to 84%.
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Intel holds exhibition for new processor
Company moves to create awareness of technological advancements.
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Alternative energy : Pakistan headed in right direction: AEDB chief
Lack of awareness and long tedious process discourages funding for alternative energy projects.
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Mauritian expo: Women entrepreneurs to display products
Exhibition will help generate income not only for the country but also for the businesswomen.
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Nokia looking to build partnerships in Pakistan
Finnish giant to increase investment in Middle East and Africa region.
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Annual maintenance : Gas supply from Bhit field to drop by 60%
SSGC asks industrial sector to cut consumption by 20%.
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Market watch : Bourse crawls up in dull trade
KSE 100-share index rises 30 points.
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Fertiliser sales rise five per cent in February
Urea production could not improve significantly: analyst.
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Trade with Afghanistan comes to a halt
Federal Board of Revenue blocks goods at Karachi Port .
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Bank Alfalah to invest Rs750m in securities firm
Decision to enter new areas does not go down well with shareholders.
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Widening gap : Government faces Rs65b shortfall in tax collection
Missed target makes it difficult to bridge the income and spending gap.
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Virtual market: Bargain-minded Chinese embrace group-buying craze
With 160 million ecommerce customers China is a sellers paradise.
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Digging a deeper hole: The risky strategy of borrowing to pay off loans
As debts soar the rich need to pay their share.
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Cost of failure: Product recall; every manufacturer’s nightmare
More than just losses are on the line, reputations are at stake.
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Financial fraud: Employee steals from WAPDA to start father’s flour mill
FIA begins extradition process against suspect who fled the country.
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The week in focus
The rupee strengthened last week because of a steady flow of dollars into the economy.
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The ethical dilemma: Saying no to corruption
What might seem like a short-cut to quick gains could end up hurting profits in the long run.
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Challenging the status quo: Tough decisions need to be made
We know what needs to be done, but who will swallow this bitter pill?
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Environmentally friendly: A mixed bag
Fertilizer giants and multi-nationals have not taken steps to make their product packaging environment friendly.
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Pakistan, China: Investment avenues to be studied
Both countries agree to conduct a study on specific opportunities for Chinese investors in Pakistan.
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Thar coal to produce gas, power soon: CM
Committee formed to evaluate foreign bids for projects.
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Privatisation board members cut to half
Government aims to curb expenses.
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Five export sectors exempted from taxes
Withholding tax reduced to one per cent.
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Weekly review: KSE index declines 0.5% as volumes dwindle
Investors remain sidelined ahead of monetary policy announcement.
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Businessmen welcome decision
Demand cut in interest rate in future, call for further economic reforms.
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State Bank leaves discount rate unchanged at 14%
Government needs to build on new tax measures, says central bank.
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SBP announces monetary policy
The Government has decided to continue with the existing interest rate that is set on 14 per cent.
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Power companies seek tariff reduction
Nepra to hold hearing on March 29.
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Mango crop: Output may fall 30% as virus hits Sindh fields
Growers expect a good harvest in Punjab.
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Market shopkeepers continue to await justice
City govt had promised to provide alternate marketplace.
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Market watch: Stocks down marginally in thin trade
Investors sidelined as all eyes on today’s monetary policy.
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Banks participating in trade finance programme reach 13
NIB Bank and Soneri Bank latest to join ADB’s facility.
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Internet providers working to improve services
Four outages in the past week force companies to enhance capacity.
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Lotte Pakistan plans to increase plant capacity
Strong cash flows allow company to repay loan before time.
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Khyber-pakhtunkhwa: Govt to resolve industry’s problems
Kausar agreed to meet with the business community on a frequent basis to discuss pressing issues.
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Trade boost: Uganda to set up warehouse for Pak exporters
Uganda plans to establish a warehouse at Kampala.
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Pakistan Railways: Investing in train routes more lucrative, says GM
Firm invites businessmen to invest under open access policy.
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World Bank approves $400m education package
Projects designed to improve conditions for teaching, learning and research.
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Pakistan’s IMF man regrets move for bigger loan
Country will soon need debt relief, says economist.
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India, China's rivalry and a tale of two ports
A key factor driving India to promote the port in Iran is the growing anxiety over the all-weather Gwadar port.
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Cutting costs: SBP allows banks to send e-statements
SBP allows banks to replace paper-based statements with electronic ones.
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Competition Commission : 32 orders, 219 show-cause notices issued in 3 years
Jute mills association pays Rs16m in fines.
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Appointment: Adamjee Insurance changes CEO
Adamjee Insurance Company Limited has appointed Manzar Mushtaq as Chief Executive Officer.
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Country needs big energy projects
Ambassador stresses on greater joint ventures.
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Forex reserves stay strong at $17.5b
Exports, remittances continue to prop up national kitty.
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Netherlands pledge assistance in training for Balochistan
Ambassador stresses on greater joint ventures.
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Investment seminar in Malaysia planned
Top-ranked Pakistani companies to woo Malaysian investors.
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Intel launches second generation of processors
New technology to enhance performance, save power.
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Cotton : Govt to fix target at 15 million bales
Scientists urged to produce high quality Bt varieties of cotton.
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Pakistan among highest corporate tax regimes
Flood surcharge takes effective tax rate to 40.25%.