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“Selfie Expert”: OPPO Pakistan launches F1s with 16MP frontcamera
Priced at Rs29,999, the F1s has taken the selfie revolution to greater heights and an even wider range of consumers.
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Govt’s borrowing record tumbles
The federation’s debt increased from Rs16.96 trillion to Rs19.1 trillion by the end of the 2015-16 fiscal year
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FBR notifies property valuation rates for 16 cities
With effect from July 31, WHT rates will range from 1-4% while CGT rates will range within 5-10%
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Extension in GSP Plus status: EU seeks progress report on compliance with UN conventions
Officials say EU alarmed by rising cases of honour killing in Pakistan
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Poultry sector demands subsidy of Rs20 per kg
PPA says it fears 50% of farms may close due to high costs
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Market watch: Index ends marginally negative
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index falls 13.71 points
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Strengthening ties: Thai delegation visits ICCI
ICCI president said Pakistan could facilitate Thailand in promoting trade with South and Central Asian countries
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For ninth successive quarter: Outstanding housing finance registers 3.5% growth
Amounts to Rs62.96 billion at the end of March, YoY increase equals 15.4%
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LNG supply: IPPs will have to pay mark-up for delay in payments
ECC decided that the mark-up will be KIBOR plus 2%
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Pakistan asks Muslim world to throw off economic inertia
Dastgir says Muslim states have dearth of ideas about economic revolution
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Disagreement: ABAD ready for brawl if SECP’s new law prevails
Says proposed bill demands hiring of independent entities
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By 2019: Pakistan to export 1m tons of rice to Indonesia
Hoping to correct balance of trade currently in Indonesia’s favour
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Bangladesh officials visit Manila to seek recovery of bank heist money
Officials allege the money was allowed to disappear into casino industry in Philippines, where it was laundered
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Property valuation deal violates 2013 SC ruling
Judgment says govt cannot delegate its powers of levying taxes to its organs
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Agriculture trade: Training imparted to spur exports
Pakistan exports approximately $585 million worth of fresh fruits and vegetables annually
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Contrasting views: ENI wants higher gas price from government
Italian firm says its investment decisions were based on incentives offered
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Sugar mill to set up bagasse-based power plant
High demand, favourable policies encourage the mill to diversify
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Predicting trend: Consumers expect relatively high inflation, says SBP survey
High inflation expectations are evident for all the commodity groups
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Auditor General recovers Rs56b from govt departments
Challenges to the Supreme Audit Institution highlighted
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Market watch: Stocks close at fresh peak as banks play role of catalyst
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 271.82 points
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Pak Suzuki Motor increases prices by 3%
Rates increased in the range of Rs20,000 to Rs30,000 for all car models
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Inflation accelerates to 4.12% in July
Price reading comes after the SBP kept key policy rate unchanged
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Federal govt faces resistance to getting PSM land
It has planned to use 200 acres as storage for coal to be transported to Punjab
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Pak Suzuki increases car prices by 3%
Increase translates to a price hike of between Rs20,000 to Rs30,000 on all its car models
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Tale of Pakistan’s entrepreneurship spirit
Such ventures have largely been necessity driven in Pakistan, limiting their potential
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Muslim-owned businesses and the issues they face
Extraordinary scrutiny has severely hit some companies, need to address this issue
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Yahoo’s demise: The internet giant’s failure is a story of missed opportunities
Company valued at more than $100b in 2000 was acquired for less than $4b
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Pakistan ICTs emerging on world map - again
Country will introduce 5G technology by 2020
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Brexit: an economic uncertainty few were prepared for
Measures have been taken to control the effects of UK referendum
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Why Engro sold stake in some of its most profitable subsidiaries
Conglomerate’s strategy to rely on inter-corporate financing despite record low interest rates
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EU urges govt to lift duty on import of milk powder
Argues that Pakistan needs to reciprocate preferential access to EU markets
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Real estate sector handed tax amnesty
Govt lowers capital gains tax on profits made from property.
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Stress test: No clean bill of health for EU banks
According to region’s banking watchdog, banks from Italy, Ireland, Spain and Austria fared worst
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Evading law: With new US factory, Daimler skirts tariffs, unions
German automaker breaks ground on a $500 million plant in Charleston
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DAP fertiliser import: Food ministry irked by inflated import claims
Officials were shocked to receive claim of over Rs1b for just four days
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Nestle invests in mango juice supply chain
‘The Chaunsa Project’ aims to train farmers in best practices
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Attock Refinery may continue to produce low-grade petrol
Govt likely to relax the policy, other refineries will churn out higher-quality fuel
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Weekly review: Index gains 1% week-on-week as earnings announcements pick up pace
Foreigners remain net buyers, KSE-100 closes at all-time high
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Monetary policy: SBP leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged
Resultant inflation is expected to be between 4.5% to 5.5%
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Petroleum prices to remain unchanged in August
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan is selling gasoline at the lowest price compared to other countries
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SBP keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged
SBP Governor Ashraf Wathra says the target rate will be 5.75% for August-September
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MoU signed: Grace Refinery to invest $5b in Kot Addu
Will set up modern refinery to reduce carbon emissions
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Corporate result: Engro Foods reports earnings of Rs1.9b
Revenues show a drop of 5.7% to Rs23.3b for Jan-Jun
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Facilitation: Direct flights from Faisalabad to China demanded
Passenger traffic has doubled on the route after CPEC
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Improving relations: India prioritises trade with SAARC states: envoy
It was also suggested that the 45-day visa processing time should be reduced to facilitate the business community
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Lucky Cement to set up new 1.25m-ton plant in Karachi
Development will help the company regain its place as market leader
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Power production up 60% on LNG import, cheaper oil
However, this has not brought any respite from load-shedding
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Market watch: Stock market marches ahead in single-session day
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 59.84 points
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Analysts expect SBP to keep interest rate unchanged
Nine out of 10 economists told Bloomberg the target rate is unlikely to change
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Tax collection growth sluggish in July
With an increase of only 4.7%, the FBR collected Rs156b

















































