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Pakistan has 18th largest ‘middle class’ in the world: report
Pakistani adult must have wealth of between Rs1.5 million and Rs15 million to qualify for middle class
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WHT constitutes 70% of total income tax collection
Raises question mark on FBR’s efficiency, govt’s reliance on indirect taxation
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Investors warn of packing bags as NEPRA looks to decrease tariff
Say business in other countries becomes more viable if proposal gets go-ahead
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Pakistan on its way to becoming ‘mini superpower’ by 2025
Planning minister more than just upbeat over country’s prospects
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Fta with China: Delegation leaves for negotiations
This round of talks will mainly focus on bilateral trade issues, investment and service market opening and others
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Corporate corner: Zong to invest more in 3G/4G network
For the first time in Pakistan, the centre displayed terminals exhibiting 3G/4G
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Gas-based: Punjab working on 3,600MW projects
The plant being completed with the cooperation of China would start generating electricity by 2017
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Thanks to IMF and other assistance and growing remittances sent home by overseas Pakistani
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Dairy farming: Increase in productivity discussed
Simply asking farmers to untie their animals and give them full access to water has improved milk production
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Last three years: Market capitalisation grows 111%, but listings down 5%
KSE’s annual report says listings down from 590 in 2012
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Japan to step up textile imports from Pakistan
Asks exporters to comply with standards set by Japanese buyers
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Banks try to forcibly recover loans from rice millers
Industry says relief package allows it to delay repayments for a year
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Cracks appear as textile sector divided over Black Day
APTMA hails strike, value-added sector distances itself from protest
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Exclusive WhatsApp group for Club 100 executives
Member limit of 100 reached; participants to discuss national policy-related issues
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Market watch: Index dips below 34,000 in directionless trading
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 57 points.
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Pakistan’s journey from $6b to over $15b
Most of the increase has come on back of money borrowed from international financial institutions
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High forex reserves not the outcome of IMF loans: Dar
Minister insists money was borrowed to pay back debt
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FCCI lays down roadmap for betterment
Complete overhaul of taxation system needed, says chamber chief
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Warming up: PAC pushes FBR for more collection
FBR collecting data of those who fail to file returns, says chairman
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Market watch: Index ends five-day positive streak
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 152.07 points
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July-September: Pakistan misses IMF trade projections
Trade deficit narrows by 14.8% due to contraction in exports and imports
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Local ceramic industry in hot water
ITP reduced on ceramic tiles import from China, Europe and Middle East
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Investment of billions at stake as tariff cut likely
Foreign investors worried over the fate of upcoming projects
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China imports plummet on weak commodities prices
Customs initially gave the statistics in yuan terms, which showed slightly smaller falls in both imports and exports
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One woman’s battle to make Pakistan’s internet safer
Dive deep into story of Pakistani lawyer Nighat Dad and her struggles in pursuit of her dreams
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Food security challenge for farmers
Speakers call for new crop varieties and effective policy to cope with demand
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Newcomer: Dastgir welcomes AGVEN’s entry
Informed the audience that the Kailin group has an asset base of $6 billion with an annual turnover of $6 billion
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Officials of Chinese companies visit PSM
They have come in response to government’s road show in China
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Strike call: APTMA calls for ‘Black Wednesday’
Mills to remain closed as association protests rising cost of production.
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Textile exhibition: Japanese have words of advice
JICA, TDAP organise event to raise awareness, Pakistan looks to tap market
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Local car sales jump 72%
Amount to 54,812 in first quarter compared to 31,899 in corresponding period
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Pakistan optimistic despite gloomy global outlook
PC chairman says privatisation will not be deterred, country to get good deal
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Power ministry responsible for inflated bills, insists NEPRA
Regulator reiterates stance in response to motions filed in the Senate
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Market watch: Index glides past 34,000 with ease
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 340.67 points.
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Pakistan pockets remittances amounting to $4.966b
Inflow was $1,775.87 million in September alone
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Major shake-up in economic ministries likely
FBR chairman may be removed and appointed as a federal secretary
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The importance of Karachi
Does the city really generate 70% of country’s revenue?
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Insurance sector’s glory days long gone
Market remains state-dominated; regulator has done little for promotion.
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Consumers start looking for more gas supplies than oil
Share of crude producers, like Saudi Arabia, may shrink in world market.
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East India Company’s success reflected in modern corporations
Their economic strength bigger than most countries; need regulatory oversight
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Accused of fudging data to trick IMF
Bank’s unwillingness to come forward reflects poorly on its credibility
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MDGs: how they promote hands-off approach
Concept suits decision-makers, not marginalised population.
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Qatar sees oil price recovery in 2016
Acting president of OPEC says GDP growth in 2016 will increase global oil demand by 1.3 to 1.5 million barrels per day
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Canadian firm to pull carbon from air
CO2 out of the atmosphere will be used ‘to produce net zero emission fuels’
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Air China includes Pakistan in expansion bid
Eyes market with promotional fares for those wanting to travel to Far East
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Flour mills ask govt to continue providing wheat subsidy
Deadline for the incentive on exports ended on Sept 30 this year
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Reformation: Oversight committee formed to implement tax reforms
Dar adds members after hearing complaints of TRC; FBR blamed for slow pace
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Steady income: KSE rakes in Rs317.4m, profit up 77%
Increase in earnings crucial to attracting foreign strategic investors
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US warns Iran sanctions still in place
Reminds govts not to ‘get ahead’ of themselves
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Racing to public: Ferrari ready for Wall Street debut, valued close to $10 billion
Offering part of transactions to separate sports carmaker from FCA