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Corporate results: Banking sector off to a rocky start in 2013
Four banks announce their results, including Habib Bank, which saw a decline in revenues and profits.
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Pakistan Economic Forum: Experts highlight agendas for future economic policy
Forum organised by Pakistan Business Council to discuss key policy issues in the run-up to the election.
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For top politicians, a private jet is more cost-effective than a car
Now, the country’s top politicians opt to fly, and the carrier of choice is Princely Jets.
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Monetary policy: SBP leaves rates unchanged for now, hints at desire for cut
Statement highlights subsidies as one of the biggest macroeconomic threats.
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Television shakeup: Geo Entertainment to partner with A&B Productions
Move seen as prelude to a major restructuring of the television industry.
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Mergers & acquisitions: Attock Petroleum bids to acquire Chevron Pakistan
US-based oil giant operates in Pakistan under the Caltex brand of retail petrol pumps.
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Investment: Smooth election likely to result in foreign capital inflows
FDI one of the strongest predictors of economic growth in Pakistan.
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Manufacturing: Credit to the industrial sector bouncing back sharply
Investment in longer term projects on the rise, machinery imports up.
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Energy: Power generation capacity expected to jump 46% by 2018
Private sector investing over $14.3 billion in hydroelectricity, coal-fired thermal plants.
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No, Prime Minister, the economy is not collapsing
In energy, manufacturing, and foreign investment, all the right ingredients are in place for a robust turnaround.