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Bitcoins for free? Japanese cryptocurrency exchange lands in hot water again
The exchange voided the trades after discovering the error, which happened on February 16
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Basic facility: 125 filtration plants to be operational
More than 125 filtration plants on tubewells to be installed by March
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Allegation: Senate panel accuses IPPs of oil theft
Seeks reply from NEPRA, summons NAB officials in next huddle
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NLC waits for release of Rs2.8b for two road projects
Has almost completed 63km road connecting Mandra town to Chakwal city
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4%
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Corporate Corner: Soneri Bank announces financial results
The bank approved financial statements and posted profits before and after tax
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Balochistan CM okays Rs1b development projects for Gwadar
Urges federal government to fulfil its promises for early development
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Review petition: NBP challenges ruling to pay minimum Rs8,000 pension
Bank has avoided paying dividend to shareholders in case decision comes against expectations
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Pakistan’s budget deficit widens to Rs796.3b
Amount is 2.2% of GDP; gap higher despite development spending being reduced by Rs152b
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Current account deficit widens 28.74% to $1.61b
Analysts say higher oil prices may increase gap by $100m per month
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From tax year 2013 to 2017: Except for salaried class, number of tax return filers shrinks
Current govt’s four tax amnesty schemes have failed to do wonders
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SBP proposes changes in rules for foreign currency account holders
Presents draft before Senate panel to limit tax-free inflow of remittances to Rs10m a year
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PAC accuses PM of sabotaging parliament’s business
Khursheed Shah irked when secretary finance skips PAC moot to attend meeting with premier
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Pakistan wins EU praise for meeting GSP Plus criteria
European Parliament says it will deliberate up-scaling status to free trade partner
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Dubai expects World Expo 2020 to boost sluggish real estate market
Rents and prices of the real estate market fell 5 percent to 10 percent in 2017 and will continue the trend until 2019
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Bangladesh stock exchange approves China bid, rejects India offer
Competing bids have exposed tensions in Bangladesh, as it juggles interest from China against longstanding ties India
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Bitcoin rises above $11,000, first time since January
The cryptocurrency has been surrounded by negative headlines since the start of the year
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Market watch: Foreigners net buyers again as KSE-100 recovers from over 700-point plunge
Benchmark index ends with 0.64% fall to finish at 43,294.95
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value
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Railway Modernisation: ADB expresses interest in cooperation
Locomotives projects in Risalpur to be upgraded
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Difficulty In Business: Govt urged for uniform energy prices
Southern Punjab based business community demands fair pricing of gas and power
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corporate results: Hubco’s profit increases 11% due to higher furnace oil prices
Board recommends interim cash dividend of Rs1.5 per share
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OGDC’s profit surges 28% with rise in crude price, fall in rupee
Country’s largest exploration firm still faces high exploration costs
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Public-private dialogue: Minister stresses consensus on economic roadmap
Afzal stresses the need for a 'charter of economy'
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Fauji Cement’s profit jumps 19% to Rs824m
However, the result is below market expectation
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Amreli Steels’ profit surges 29% to Rs329m
Earnings per share increases to Rs1.1 in the Oct-Dec 2017 quarter
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Japan, UNDP launch $3.9m initiative
The agreement is aimed at empowering youth in Sindh and KP
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Lack of investor interest, harsh rules impede growth of start-ups
Experts at technology fair discuss Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape
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Power Division takes notice of deliberate delay in PPIB-AEDB merger
Seeks explanation from AEDB chief who is lobbying with senators
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Cabinet gives go-ahead for LNG import from Oman
Pakistan will also purchase petroleum products from Gulf country
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Miftah leaves for Paris to plead Pakistan’s case in FATF meeting
Adviser had just returned from EU where he tried to convince Pakistan is compliant with anti-money laundering regimes
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President removes Pakistan’s representative on ADB board
Takes step after Sami Saeed refuses to vacate post despite end of his four-year term as executive director
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Market watch: KSE-100 slips as turnover hits second lowest level for 2018
Benchmark index decreases 0.12% to finish at 43,572.67
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Adding Afghanistan to China’s OBOR is a tricky gambit
Despite geopolitical uncertainty, Beijing is set to add the landlocked country to its billion-dollar route
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Pakistan’s development by-product of China’s global integration
CPEC is reshaping geo-economic landscape, will prove to be a game-changer
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Colossal waste of country’s budget goes unchecked
Documents show 50% of money is wasted during public procurement
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Amid threat of US sanctions, an economic crisis looms
Current, future govts need to take into account dangers of fiscal, current account deficits
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Pakistan sells second-most expensive diesel, second cheapest petrol in region
Petroleum ministry’s claim in National Assembly nothing but an exaggeration
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CDNS clarifies decline in savings
National savings correlate with the auction of initial Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIB)
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Imports and exports face delays at EPZ
Karachi Customs Agent Association conduct a meeting with model customs collectorate export
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Corporate Corner: Ibex Global, Jubilee Insurance sign deal
Companies sign agreement to facilitate insurance clients
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Weekly review: KSE-100 endures roller-coaster ride, ends 0.41% lower
Benchmark index decreases 182 points to settle at 43,627
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‘Budget will be friendly for businesses’
State minister for finance says govt considering many measures
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UK has lot of space for Pakistani businessmen
British MP says collective efforts are needed to boost trade volume
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IMF’s Lagarde warns of impact on heavily indebted economies
Says economic stimulus from US tax cuts may affect global economy
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Pakistan now a safe haven for investment: Ahsan Iqbal
Says country has got third opportunity to take off since its birth
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Textile industry demands withdrawal of power surcharge
Also calls for setting uniform gas tariff for industries across country
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PHC declares appointments of key PBS members illegal
Ruling comes as organisation deals with population survey
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Pakistan turns down cheaper loan offer from Japan
Instead asks Tokyo to make investment, but not in CPEC projects
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Infrastructure Development: '30 railway stations being upgraded'
"Rs144.605 million had also been spent on repair, renovation and reconstruction", says Iqbal