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Above the law: PM’s cabinet secretary to take over as ED-ADB
Govt ‘defies’ the law, fails to circulate the slot among all ministries.
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The dollar drone
By front-loading its conditionality, the IMF has actually contributed to the lack of confidence in the rupee.
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Energy crisis: US govt commits over $20 million Diamer-Bhasha dam
US will also spend $14 million on the installation of smart meters at substations.
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Iran, Pakistan to fast track gas pipeline: Foreign Office
Technical commercial proposals on the I-P Gas Pipeline to be discussed between nominated companies in December.
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3G auction: International consortium chosen as consultant
Govt to engage foreign consultant to ensure transparency.
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Collaboration: London school, CIMA deepen partnership
MoU enables LSBF and CIMA to utilise each other’s expertise and resources in the region.
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Giving back: Initiative aimed at eradicating poverty launched
Bank Alfalah’s leadership team will provide technical volunteer for Acumen’s investee companies.
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New programme: Global player launches Finca Microfinance Bank
Bank replaces Kashf Microfinance, begins push for expansion.
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Future dialogue: US-Iran détente brings fresh fervour to pipeline
Minister terms project crucial, says country hopeful.
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Switzerland looking for more inroads in Pakistan
Country showcases products in exhibition at local hotel.
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Market watch: Stock market closes shy of the coveted 24,000 barrier
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 130.72 points.
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Accolade: Pakistani scientist features on leading American journal
Biomedical engineer Zaman included for ‘World Changing Idea’.
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Keep the receipt: Proposal put forward for stricter checks on tax returns
Government considers changes in Universal Tax Assessment Scheme.
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No black money invested in KSE, says Dhedhi
AKD chief stresses days of speculative trading on bourse are gone.
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Deregulation of prices?: Oil ‘attempting’ to slip out of govt’s control
Industry demands state withdrawal from pricing mechanism.
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IP gas pipeline project brought back to life
Islamabad has been facing a delay in the IP project as the government failed in securing funds for the project.
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The three major cities: Rise and fall in property prices
Owing to the huge population of Karachi, the demand for new houses is continuously on the rise.
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Bureaucracy blamed for failure of low-cost housing projects
ABAD’s former chairman talks about govt’s attitude on such schemes.
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Building homes: Govt focuses on cheap housing with long awaited scheme
Intends to launch ambitious plan.
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Housing finance: Weak foreclosure laws discourage banks from offering house loans
Financial institutions account for less than 2% of all housing transactions.
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With few houses in sight, adjust yourselves
People will flock to even a half-decent project.
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Investment: OPF to hold business conference for expats
Political stability can pave way for overseas investment.
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Looking for a way out through the Kalabagh Dam
Seminar stresses importance of project for entire country.
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Belt-tightening: Europe’s first ‘peer review’ highlights budget concerns
Eurozone warns Spain, Italy to deliver on commitments.
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Trade-guild: Canada presses investors to enter joint ventures
Diplomat highlights mining, engineering, IT and education as potential areas.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 jumps 2.4% on minimal discount-rate hike
Investors positively surprised after SBP raised rate by only 50 basis points.
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Xbox One take-off: Microsoft sells ‘more than a million’ consoles
US-based Tech giant sets new sales record in Xbox history.
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Neighbourly duty: China wants to share its progress
China wants to pursue a policy of regional co-existence with its neighbours including India, says envoy.
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Food affair: SIAL middle-east food fair
Ten leading Pakistani food product companies will be showcased at this event.
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Regional cooperation: Experts for change in mindset, removing political hurdles
Salman Shah says Pak-India ties will always be a challenge for the region.
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TDAP forced to restructures due to budget crunch
Secretary voices concerns of financial crunch after 30% reduction.
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French firm plans to set up solar power plant
Donor agency offering $15m to support private sector projects.
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Skilled labour: Punjab embarks on drive to enhance worker literacy
Project aimed at increasing productivity, work ethics.
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Business ownership: Entrepreneurship to ‘get boost’ as New-G launched
Group plans to develop national strategy to drive economy.
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Market watch: Index ends slightly higher after low-volume day
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 63.39 points.
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Spectrum auction: PTA shortlists five consultants
Consultant company to be chosen in 10 days: sources.
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Dairy products: Engro Foods CEO calls for standardised classifications
Statement comes after reports of Punjab Food Authority banning Dairy Omung.
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Shift in focus: Crackdown on gas, power theft runs out of steam
Since June, 3,933 criminal cases have been registered for causing Rs5.5b loss.
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The undying garrison state
Consequences have been the development of political and social capital in support of military-dominated development.
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Containing inflation: IMF backs State Bank's new monetary policy
International Monetary Fund says the new monetary policy will also help build up foreign exchange reserves.
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Electro Flow – a new product to ease power shortages
US company plans to market the product that will save energy up to 34%.
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Facilitating growth: US extends support to energy sector
US ambassador said that the US has been advocating the idea of connecting South Asia with Central Asia.
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Arrears: Filtration plant faces power cut
The WASA supplies up to 75 million gallons water per day from its five filtration plants.
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Banks give Rs91 billion in agricultural loans
Meet 25% of the Rs360b annual target in first four months of 2013-14.
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Market watch: Brakes applied to upward thrust as stocks dip
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 16.79 points.
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Delay in price revision impedes investment, say pharma firms
Industry presses on with demand for price increase as per production cost.
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PIA inducts two B737-800
Two more narrow-body aircraft will enter the fleet in a month.
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Engro Fertilizers conducts first phase of IPO successfully
75% of total issue size sold off in book-building phase.
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Fuel mix: KESC initiates $300m coal-conversion project
Company to lease out power units from its Bin Qasim plant for conversion.
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Skilled labour: Employers, education providers asked to tap on youth’s potential
Urge industry to build linkages with educational institutions.

















































