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Climate change negotiations – time does matter
Pakistan, other developing countries may find it tough to counter challenges single-handedly.
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Let a market-based mechanism work to protect wildlife
Illegal trafficking of wildlife generates around $19b globally.
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Tackling trade deficit by facilitating exports
Higher tariff rates on import of intermediate goods stifle Pakistan’s ability to enter global value chains
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Making sense of China’s currency use demand
It may repackage its call in the future as it seeks to promote RMB.
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Industries will not face gas load-shedding for many years: SNGPL
They are already getting uninterrupted gas supply since Feb 2016
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US shoppers browse stores, buy online as deals beckon
Adobe Analytics projects internet sales to reach a record $5b
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‘Govt has released higher refunds to exporters’
Adviser to PM on revenue says economy in better shape than it was in 2013
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Pakistan attracting global real estate investors
Property investment expo planned in Sharjah next month
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Weekly review: KSE-100 Index endures another tough ride
Benchmark index declines 1.5% as political jitters shake things up
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Stopping oil adulteration: British firm seeking long-term contract
Company representative offers reduction in fuel marking price in exchange for the extension
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Ensuring Quality: Kinnow processing initiated
The rate of 40kg kinnow has been finalised at Rs800
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Week-On-Week: SPI falls 0.31%
The index for the group stood at 215.45 points against 216.40
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Renewable energy: Pakistan, Belarus to sign MoU
Meeting was aimed at enhancing linkages and cooperation
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Power supply: State minister stresses early removal of system constraints
Warns of penalties for not completing projects on time
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Market watch: KSE-100 ends marginally negative
Benchmark index drops 0.04% to settle at 40,248.41 points
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‘Microfinance banks need to share borrowers’ risks’
Experts discuss entrepreneurial challenges in Pakistan, way forward
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As LNG imports rise, refineries brace for imminent closure
Demand from power plants for furnace oil supply falls to zero
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World Bank report highlights issues for Pakistan’s labour force
Says increasing population, significant barriers to expansion of SMEs threaten growth
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Pakistan diversifies LNG imports with first cargo from Nigeria
With fresh supply, the second LNG terminal starts functioning at Port Qasim
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All clearances for K-Electric sale received: privatisation minister
Power Division secretary contradicts statement, says his dept has yet to give its go-ahead
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Govt approves 16 more projects worth Rs212b
Schemes include construction of six maritime vessels
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$275m ADB loan to improve food security in Punjab
Loan will help build a surface irrigation system to increase agricultural production in Jhelum and Khushab districts
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Monetary policy: SBP leaves key interest rate unchanged at 5.75%
Development in line with expectations; rate has been unchanged since May 2016
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Chinese province interested in setting up $15b industrial park in Punjab
Is also working on kicking off flights between Lahore and Chengdu
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Hold off on pledge to Saudis, Senate tells govt
Lawmakers want to know ToRs before Islamabad commits to grouping
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Hong Kong-Pakistan tax treaty comes into force
Agreements came into force on Friday after the completion of ratification procedures on both sides
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Acting finance secretary sent packing
Decision indicates that other key Dar-appointees may be replaced
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%
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Pakistan Railways: ‘20 locomotives to be added’
The Minister said that 106 passenger and 52 freight trains are running at the moment
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‘Exports suffering due to late payments’
The Ministry of Textile Industry has already notified the revised PM’s package for exporters
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Corporate Corner: Emirates and Standard Chartered launch Credit Card
These privileges include welcome bonus of up to 20,000 Skywards Miles
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PSX to set up Shariah-compliant trading counter
Shariah principles require that shares cannot be sold until the delivery is tendered into the buyer’s account
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Commercial relations: ‘Portugal wants increased trade with Pakistan’
Ambassador offers technological assistance in major sectors
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SBP’s reserves fall 1% to stand at $13.54b
The decline in reserves has been attributed to external debt and other official payments
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Tyre-makers back increase in duty on imports
Believe it will shield the domestic industry, stimulate investment
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Power tariff cut by Rs2.23 per unit for October 2017
Consumers will receive relief of Rs22 billion in next month’s bills
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Country needs qualified officers to boost exports
Trainee trade and commerce officers interact with businessmen
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Law changes to open doors for private companies
State power companies asked to introduce innovative solutions
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PM expects foreign firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy market
Insists a lot has to be done to meet energy needs, achieve growth targets
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SECP assures brokers of workable solution for PSX
Chairman promises pre-emptive measures for regulating capital markets
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Fresh push to involve NAB in Dubai investment probe
Parliamentary panel is looking at ways to obtain information about $8 billion investments of Pakistanis
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Market watch: Selling in oil sector drags KSE-100 down by over 300 points
Benchmark index drops 0.80% to settle at 40,266.21 points
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Angry Birds maker's profits sink despite jump in sales
The company also runs 'Angry Birds' theme parks in several countries, including Finland, China and Spain
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Two Chinese nationals detained over corruption allegations: FIA
Chinese firm, agent among others booked for submitting forged documents for clearance of surveying equipment
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%
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Sindh appreciates centre’s support
The provincial governments were asked to come up with mega development projects for inclusion in the CPEC project
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LCCI welcomes suspension of RD
In a statement, LCCI Acting President and Vice President thanked the LHC
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Textile industry demands reforms to further boost exports
PTEA chief says energy tariffs should be in line with those in the region
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Despite objections, Azam appointed HDIP DG
He was suspended in 2015 in the wake of acute petrol shortages