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Sri Lanka’s airline sell-off fails
A San Francisco-based private equity firm withdrew its bid for a 49% stake in firm
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Hiring tournament gives away prize of $100,000-a-year salary
Technology company Crossover plans to hire over 200 senior software architects in Pakistan
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Shaheen Air gears up to fly on new international routes
Court allows airline to fly to new destinations till the next hearing of case
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Pakistan, India spar over China’s One Belt One Road initiative
Ishaq Dar rejects Delhi’s objections, reaffirms unequivocal support for Beijing’s vision
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After ban, Turkish Airlines to offer laptops to VIP travellers
Laptops would offer top security and protect users' privacy by “automatically deleting” all personal data
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South Asian countries need more regional connectivity: Ishaq Dar
Dar was addressing a panel at ADB's 50th year celebration in Japan along with Indian and Indonesian finance ministers
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IPPs withdraw sovereign guarantee demand
Move comes after reassurances from government that it will settle outstanding debt
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Senate body stops FBR from raiding business premises
Tax officers will first have to take approval of the FBR chief
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Engro to venture into pesticide business by year-end
It is in talks with five companies to market imported products in Pakistan
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Dagha blames Met office for prolonged power outages
Ex-power secretary insists weather dept failed to accurately forecast heatwave
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Cement exports decline over 50% in April
Domestic demand continues to drive surge in overall consumption.
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FBR wins battle against tax evasion, firm to pay Rs96.2m
Officials say Digital Links concealed its taxable supplies valuing Rs229.5m
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K-Electric to receive additional 100MW in Ramazan
Sindh govt's Nooriabad station will start power supply from May 27
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Govt decides to cut salaries of employees linked with CPEC
Decision to affect contractual staff who may face upto 33% pay cut
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee has been one of the best performing currencies in Asia for over three years
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Week-On-Week: SPI falls 0.04%
The SPI for the lowest income group also decreased 0.02%
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BoI says seven SEZs approved by govt
Three SEZs each would be established in Punjab and Sindh and one in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Stock trading competition to be organised for university students
Purpose of competition is to enable students to comprehend the rudimentary working of the stock market
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Market watch: MSCI excitement sees KSE-100 gain aggressively
KSE 100-share Index rises 567.48 points to end at 49,851.13
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Tablet market extends slide as consumer habits shift
IDC reports 10th straight quarterly decline drop in global tablet shipments
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CCI approves new amendments to allow more control to NEPRA
An appellate tribunal has been introduced to keep check on regulatory decisions
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SBP’s reserves increase 0.07%, amount to $16.06b
Last week the reserves decreased due to external debt servicing and other official payments
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UBL, Punjab govt move for subsidised loans to farmers
A signing ceremony was held on April 20
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Telenor expects continuous broadband growth
Says smartphone penetration is still low, company rolling out 4G in the country
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Withholding tax on mobile banking services likely
FBR considering levy despite industry protests against high tax burden
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Qatar joins race to win Pakistan’s LNG pipeline contract
PM Office offers to award project without bidding
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Sindh governor stresses focus on Islamic banking
Says 14% share of Islamic banking needs to be enhanced
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SECP frames rules to reduce agriculture market imperfection
Salient features include licensing conditions, financial resource requirements
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Malaysian envoy says more can be achieved from FTA
Despite hefty exchange in education, defence trade balance remains low
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‘Made In K-P’: SCCI to organise exhibition
All embassies in the capital have been invited to attend the event
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Punjab focuses on tax net expansion
Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said that the provincial government was more focused on expansion of tax net
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CPEC power project: Seizure of Chinese firm’s accounts lands taxman in trouble
Govt will not allow FBR to harass foreign investors, says planning minister
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Currency: Rupee gains against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Pakistan eyes $2.5 billion a year from ADB
Dar voices hope allocation will be increased, would help 2019 GDP growth target of 7%
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Telenor expects continuous broadband growth in Pakistan
Says smartphone penetration is still low, company rolling out 4G in the country
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Japan extends $24m for power transmission line
Loan provided at favourable terms and conditions
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The next millennium belongs to Asia: Ishaq Dar
Finance minister hails ADB for playing key role in ‘Asian Miracle’
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Market watch: Stocks bounce back, snap four-day losing streak
KSE 100-share Index rises 678.50 points to end at 49,283.64
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CDWP clears way for Karachi Circular Railway, Peshawar Sustainable Bus project
Both projects costing Rs84.4 billion will now need final approval of ECNEC
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ADB to provide Pakistan $1.055b for nine projects
Financing will be in form of loans, grants for water and irrigation schemes
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Pakistan’s first coal, cement terminal begins operation
With investment of $285m, it is capable of handling 12m tons of cargo per annum
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Baloch delegation highlights opportunities under CPEC
Says several investors looking at Balochistan as a gateway to One Belt, One Road initiative
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Dhabeji gains attention of Chinese investors
Dhabeji is a part of Thatta district and is near the suburbs of Karachi
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Kisan Board wants equal rights for women farmers
Women working in agricultural fields should also be entitled to benefits such as those received by factory workers
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Prime minister rejects summer load-shedding plan
PM’s secretary terms ministry’s outages plan just a desk study
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Neelum-Jhelum Project: Excavation of tunnel to end by May 5
The first unit of Neelum-Jhelum power project will start electricity generation by the end of February 2018
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Shaheen Air adds new A319 aircraft to its fleet
Will receive three more Airbus aircraft this year
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Production boost: Oil sales rise on strong demand from power producers, farmers
Sales of diesel surge 25% whereas furnace oil demand increases 17%
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Atlas Honda launches new motorcycle for Rs160,000
The model is a new variant in the 150cc engine category

















































