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Protest: Big dealers create fertiliser shortage, say small dealers and growers
They hoard fertilisers and then sell it at a high price, claim protesters.
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Commerce ministry irked by finance ministry
Finance ministry uses exporters’ money for budget financing.
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Railways attempts to revive freight service
Proposal awaiting approval from Ministry of Railways.
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Banking sector: Big five profits surge 24%
National Bank profits hit by huge provisioning.
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Exports to UK increase 17%
Trade on track to meet 2015 target.
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On a roll: Gold prices hit record high again
Prices have hit 13 new peaks in the last two months.
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Sindh reluctant to let Centre collect sales tax on services
Tax on services is a provincial subject, according to the constitution.
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Financial constraints: Over 1,500 industries shut down in five years
Major reason for the closure of industrial units was financial constraints.
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Gas outages to triple in winter: SNGPL
No new gas fields and scheduled annual maintenance of major gas fields will triple gas load shedding in winters.
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Week-long gas suspension planned for Punjab industries
Shortfall to increase due to annual maintenance of Qadirpur gas field.
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El Corte to establish offices in Pakistan
World’s fourth largest superstore looking for new sourcing partners.
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Market watch: Stock market crawls up amid dismal volumes
KSE Benchmark 100-share index rises 14 points.
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Vision 2020: PTA forecasts all around growth in telecom sector
Study says investments in industry will reach $2.4b by 2020.
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Market reaction: Industry stakeholders kept out of the loop
Proposed petroleum levy to increase LPG price by 16%.
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LPG Policy 2011: Govt may impose tax on locally produced LPG
Economic Coordination Committee expected to approve proposal in today’s meeting .
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CIO Pakistan: Another year, another meltdown
The economic meltdown is a direct result of the debt crises in the European Union and the United States
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Panic, policy cuffs could force new recession
Economists on both sides of the Atlantic have slashed growth predictions.
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Despite sluggish economy, a jobs website sees rapid growth
Rozee.pk is visited by a quarter of Pakistan's internet population in 2010 and its revenue streams more than tripled.
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Shell-shocked investors flee to safe havens
Analysts argue if traditional havens like gold and real estate are still safe.
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Trade bodies urged to look after interests of SMEs
FBR alleged to be disregarding the SME Policy.
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Uch-2 gas field project: OGDC scraps Kahuta Research Laboratories’ contract
State-run company fails to implement project.
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Heavy Electrical Complex: Expressions of interest for takeover invited
Successful bidders will undertake to continue operations.
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‘Corporate farming not in national interest’
Farmers need latest technology and techniques, Agri Forum.
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Geothermal energy: ‘Around $8b can be saved annually using Thar coal’
Top politicians and businessmen discuss coal mines’ future.
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Sri Lankan Goods: Pakistan to grant concessionary access
Sri Lanka to import basmati rice based on the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement of 2005.
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Rupee ends at record low again
Rupee closed at 86.85/90 to the dollar—its weakest ever closing—down from previous record low of 86.80/85 on Thursday.
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Punjab Milk Boards Ordinance ineffective for past 30 years
Price and quality of milk going unchecked.
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Corporate results: Habib Bank profits march upwards
Interest earned rose by 16 per cent to Rs45 billion while non-interest income rose 17 per cent to Rs6.53 billion.
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ADB to provide loan for first privately owned wind farm
Turkish wind farm will use $36.8 million loan to install wind turbines, increasing output to 56.4 megawatts.
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Market watch: Stock market nosedives to 10-month low
KSE-100 benchmark index loses 249 points.
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NPLs jump by Rs5.54b in second quarter
Public sector banks lagging in recovery drive.
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Tariff equalisation plan: Govt may hike power rates by Rs0.18 across country
KESC tariff will be brought in line with other power distribution companies.
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Industrialists call on army to save Karachi
Anger rises over govt non-action against ‘bhatta’.
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Tax trouble: Confusion persists over who taxes financial services
Tug of war between the centre and the provinces continues.
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Public service: PTA wants you to report spam SMS and calls
PTA warns marketers to desist sending unconsented, unwanted, fraudulent, misleading, spam and/or illegal SMS.
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Haemorrhage: SNGPL losing Rs20b to theft, mismanagement
Law against gas theft may be passed soon.
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Power, gas shortages: FPCCI demands end to load-shedding
Industrial and agricultural sectors should be given priority in energy to strengthen the national economy.
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Rupee hits record low
Remains under pressure amid grim economic outlook.
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Corporate results: Shell profits almost double, NBP up
Shell Pakistan almost doubled their profits, while National Bank too had increased profits. Suzuki remained stagnant.
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Gas companies seek 17 per cent hike in tariff
Summary moved to extend forced leave of Ogra chairman.
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Traders accuse government of sheltering ‘bhatta’ mafia
Threaten a week-long strike if authorities fail to control the situation.
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Market watch: Bourse plummets due to Karachi violence
KSE-100 benchmark index loses 141 points.
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New levy on natural gas: Govt hopes to generate $1.2b through tax
Expected revenues through IDL estimated at Rs25b annually.
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Got change?: Decimal coins soon to be in museums
NA panel approves amendments for recycling of Rs22m worth of leftover old coins.
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PAC displeased with SNGPL gas theft, line losses
MD SNGPL says company recovered Rs1.8 billion in fines after identifying industrial connections involved in theft.
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Power station: Repair work to increase power by 400MW
USAID aims to add 700MW to national grid by 2012.
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KESC unveils coal conversion project
Power distributors seek to move away from natural gas and furnace oil.
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Gold prices hit record high again
Rates expected to rise even further.
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Market watch: Stock market continues positive momentum
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 36 points.
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Bhatta mafia: Extortion reaches new highs in guise of Zakat, Fitra
“If you are a trader, wholesaler or retailer, you need not worry how much to pay, the mafia will decide your rate".

















































