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UN helps corporate sector unite for a cause
Joint secretariat will help private donors conduct coordinated flood relief efforts in Sindh.
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Samsung’s Android powerhouse invades Pakistan
The phone that put Samsung on the map - the Galaxy S - has begun to make waves at the high-end of the mobile market.
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Talking business
In the 1990s, when Pakistan was not a strategic asset like it is today, we would have been dumped a long time back.
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The week in focus
The govt dropped a ‘petrol bomb’ and people are bracing for an ‘electric shock’ in the form of high tariffs.
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Oil price hike: it’s institutional
How conflicting responsibilities of the regulator make sudden changes inevitable.
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The real demand for gold
Steadily rising prices have only added to the allure.
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Steps to calm the gathering storm
Why the country needs to control unnecessary imports — and fast.
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Sugar prices still on the up
Rising sugar prices showed no signs of respite even as TCP auctioned another 10,000 tons of imported sugar.
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Automated terminal to be built in three years
The terminal will be constructed at Port Qasim and function on 30-year build.
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It’s the economy, stupid
Why it made sense for US president Barack Obama to skip Pakistan during his visit to the region.
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Cement prices rise again
Cement prices in retail markets continue to increase despite a slowdown in construction activities.
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Reformed GST rules take shape
Full input tax refunds to be allowed, exemptions to be revoked.
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Thar coal and energy board to be formalised
Two billion tons of coal reserves in block-II confirmed, 100MW power can be generated from the project with a year.
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Market rally resumes after a one-week break
Investor confidence boosted after a series of positive news.
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KSE directors agree to work in harmony
Member and nominee directors of stock exchange express resolve to work for greater interest of equity markets.
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Russian investors eye coal and energy sector
Russian investors visiting the country express interest in investment in coal and energy sectors.
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UBL Fund launches new scheme
UBL Fund Managers Limited announce Shariah-compliant savings scheme UBL Islamic Savings Fund (UISF).
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Substandard fertiliser seized
Move part of drive to check adulteration.
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Cotton prices peak again
Spot rate for cotton rises Rs200 from Thursday’s rate of Rs8,700 per maund.
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Hoarders earn abnormal margins on TCP sugar
Huge profits of Rs25 per kg translate to returns of more than a billion rupees.
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How safe are small planes?
Friday’s crash raises concerns for some firms.
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Gas pipeline in final stages on Iran’s side
Ball is in Pakistan’s court now, says Iranian official.
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President woos businessmen
Opportunities in infrastructure projects highlighted.
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DHL confident about country’s economic growth
Company’s post-flood volume up on orders from UN, other NGOs.
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Good day: Index hits 26-month high, volumes at six-month peak
Firm Asian markets, fresh buying among the triggers.
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Revenue collection targets revised downwards
Income tax collection target increases, indirect tax targets reduced.
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Government to impose RGST before November 14
The government also agrees to impose a 10 per cent surcharge on income tax in a meeting with the IMF.
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Forex reserves rise to $16.96 billion
Rupee firms, overnight rates rise.
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Gross refining margins down 20 per cent
Analyst fears oil prices will further cut margins.
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Pakistan energy crisis to hurt feeble government
Winning confidence of the IMF and donors becomes increasingly urgent.
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Top dog arrives to end catfight
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan chairman heads to Karachi as KSE board meets.
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Finance minister acknowledges need to tax elite
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stresses increase in productivity in agriculture, industry.
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Cement sales at four-month high
More than half of total exports go to Afghanistan while India comes in second place.
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PC to float bonds for state-run companies
PC board gives go-ahead for floating equity-linked papers for state-owned enterprises in the international market.
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The potential of Pakistan’s insurance sector
CEO MetLife Alico says the size of the insurance industry in Pakistan is going to double over the next five years,
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Revenue collection exceeds target in October
FBR collects more than Rs105billion against a target of Rs104.3billion, Rs110billion target set for November.
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Stocks surge 85 points on fresh buying
Bulls enter stock market, IMF meeting news may drive the bourse in coming days.
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Bhit gas field closure to reduce supply
The closure of gas plant will lead to a shortfall of gas to SSGC in the range of 65 to 145 million cubic feet per day.
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IMF, Pakistan finally see eye to eye
Fiscal deficit target set at 4.7 per cent of GDP, RGST bill to be presented during parliament’s current session.
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Samsung's Galaxy Tablet aims to trump iPad
The Galaxy Tabs can make phone and video calls, while the iPad has no camera or built-in phone.
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Gas loadshedding to reduce
Sui Northern Gas authorities issue new gas load shedding schedule as gas supplies from Zamzama gas field resumes.
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Facebook launches location-based 'deals'
Facebook makes it easier for people to find deals at nearby shops and connect with mobile software applications.
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PIA plans fleet expansion
Defence minister says PIA will purchase 40 new planes over next five years to arrest its growing deficit.
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Wind mills can generate 50,000MW
Around 50,000 megawatts of electricity can be generated at a cost of 5 cents per kwh from the 1,046km coastline
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Cotton hits all-time high
The spot rate for cotton rose to record levels on Wednesday because of slow domestic supply.
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LSE eyes new investors
Management will be answerable to shareholders, says managing director.
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Consumer demand to revive economy, says SBP
Inflation greater threat than slowing economy, growth to be stunted this year.
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K-P businesses grieve at govt’s broken promises
Only a handful of industrialists and traders benefit from prime minister’s financial relief and incentive package.
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What to look for when buying a stock
The market has shot up 750% in dollar terms since 1998, says CEO BMA Funds.
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TCP to sell 250,000 tons in open market
TCP to sell 250,000 tons of sugar in lots of 50,000 tons each, every 10 days through open auction to highest bidder.