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Mango yield : Production lower this year
Mango production has reduced to half compared to production last year
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Farmers’ woes: Agriculture not govt’s priority
Kissan Ittehad chief criticises authorities for neglecting sector
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Tax on transfer of vehicle ownership cut
Non-filers to be penalised when paying token tax
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Concessionary loan: SBP grants Rs20 billion to BankIslami
Central bank gave the money after KASB Bank was merged into BankIslami
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Pakistan pockets remittances amounting to $18.4b
Increase 16.5% year-on-year; June’s tally 9.5% higher
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Building blocks : DG Khan Cement to buy plant from Danish manufacturer
The $65m plant will have capacity to produce 8,500 tons per day.
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Rabi season 2015: TCP urged to import 150,000 tons of urea
Ministry of Finance and EAD asked to identify credit line on best possible terms
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Free market dynamics: CNG prices likely to be deregulated
Filling stations will be free to set rates; will spark competition
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Widening tax net : Chamber chief urges filing of tax returns
further informed that a historical agreement had been signed between the business community and the FBR
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has remained stable for the past many months after experiencing extensive volatility
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Potential markets : ‘Businessmen should focus on ASEAN’
Pakistan could export many products to this enormous market, especially textiles and pharmaceutical
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Market watch: A volatile ride ends in the black
Benchmark 100-share index rises 384.33 points.
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The withholding tax brouhaha
The very people who are against the withholding tax are the biggest undocumented segments of the economy
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Windows 10 to be launched amid 'fan celebrations', philanthropic initiatives
Windows 10 will be available as a free upgrade for a limited time for genuine Windows 7 & 8/8.1 users on July 29
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Remittances up by 16.5% in 2014-15
Overseas Pakistanis sent remittances amounting to $18.4 billion in 2014-15
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Anti-British drive: Swadeshi movement, 110 years on
It gives a chance to see economic nationalism through the lens of history
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Free Trade Agreements: Pakistan constrained by several factors
Country continues to rely heavily on tax from international trade
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Metro Bus project: The need to realise the reality
A look into developed countries’ subsidised transport projects
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KASB Corporation: A slow and painful dismemberment
Regulatory action against KASB Bank started decay of conglomerate
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The issue of withholding tax: ‘Shock therapy’ won’t fix taxation mess
Businesses, multinationals will keep on finding loopholes to avoid paying tax
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Opportune moments: Economic upturn during month of Ramazan
Businesses earn more profit as consumer spending doubles
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Lessons Pakistan can learn from the great Greek tragedy
Lessons Pakistan can learn; time to reform is now
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The new fiscal: Services companies rue 8% minimum tax liability
Decision to have disastrous effects on development of technology and innovation, say industry experts.
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Auto sector: PAAPAM conveys concerns to FBR
Imposition of 15 per cent regulatory duty on imports of auto parts termed unjustified
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Boosting exports: LCCI chief promotes ‘branding culture’
Pakistani products lack recognition due to minimal branding.
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Corporate Corner: PM meets Telenor chief
The PM lauded the telecom sector of Pakistan and also appreciated Telenor’s performance in the country.
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TAPI pipeline: Consortium leader to be selected in September
Turkmen president says negotiations are at final stage.
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Infrastructure financing grows 22.6% in 1QCY15
Discount rate cut, improved economic conditions propel growth.
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Lapses occur in early stage of PSM privatisation
NCBMS Consulting disqualified, Pak China Investment Bank-led consortium makes the cut.
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Power shortage: Aeroderivative plants proposed to resolve problem
Ministry says these plants can be set up in a short span of time.
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Weekly review: KSE loses 1% as bullish momentum dies down
Increased selling drives down stocks; foreigners offload shares amid falling oil prices.
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President promulgates ordinance to reduce withholding tax rate to 0.3%
Once issued, the ordinance will come into effect from July 11, 2015
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Collaboration: Pakistan, ADB discuss partnership
Energy and infrastructure projects on govt’s priority list, says Dar
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Illegal trade hampers sale of global brands
Replicas or refurbished devices gaining popularity due to low prices
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SBP instructions: Fresh currency notes to the public
SBP-BSC has provided fresh currency notes of Rs141 billion to commercial banks
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IN PUNJAB: CNG stations to reopen today
The filling stations will be closed for one hour during Sehr and for two hours for Iftar break
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Looking to take advantage: Chinese company acquires 12.7% stake in Masood Textile Mills
Buys 7.6 million shares in privately negotiated deal
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Flour millers to go on strike from today
Demand withdrawal of withholding tax on banking transactions.
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Power production: Govt takes flak for counting on imported LNG and coal
Senate panel suggests country should use domestic resources in power plants.
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Fiscal year 2014-15: Growth of local car sales soars to five-year high
Amounts to 179,953 units compared to 136,888 units in 2014.
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All set: Funding resumes for Neelum Jhelum project
Islamic Development Bank and Saudi Fund for Development agree to give $433 million
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Market watch: Selling continues as index ends in the red again
Benchmark 100-share index falls 34.84 points.
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Emaar starts work on La Paraiso
The construction contract for La Paraiso has been awarded to Astral Constructors (Pvt) Limited
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Corporate corner: Jubilee Insurance joins hands with SCB
Event highlighted insurance options available to help protect against unexpected expenses
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Remittances amounted to $16.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2014-15
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Safta committee: Experts discuss tariff liberalization
Member countries appreciated the role of Pakistan for organising the meetings to promote trade in the region
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It defence: Bosnian envoy highlights cyber security
we need a strong security process which could help banks increase their competiveness and their clientele
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Pre-tax: Islamic banking industry’s profit surges to Rs4.8b
Earnings rise 48% due to growth in income of Islamic banking.
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Mutually beneficial: Chinese company asked to set up gas plants
BoI chief briefs Chinese about investment opportunities.
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SECP: Companies need to file share transfer returns in 15 days
Step taken by the regulator to prevent corporate disputes.