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Petrol shortage: Ministry questions PNSC’s work, wants ECC review
Officials say shipping company is violating government’s orders; causing delay in fuel supply.
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Latest highlight: Hydel generation drop behind latest load-shedding
Ministry says lack of water discharge from Tarbela, Mangla dams leads to low generation.
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Deposits amount to Rs8.5 trillion by March
Provisional SBP data show growth in personal deposits outpaces increase in overall deposits.
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Market watch: Bears overwhelm as index ends in the red
Benchmark 100-share index loses 138.58 points.
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9MFY15: Amid declining exports, trade deficit widens 15.4%
Despite plunge in global oil prices, import bill continues to rise.
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has stabilised over the past many months
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Mobile penetration: Haier introduces handsets in Pakistan
President Shah Faisal Afridi described the new venture as a way to provide affordable mobile phones to the masses
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Pre-budget seminar: Officials to share proposals in Faisalabad
The participants will share their proposals and perspectives on the forthcoming federal budget
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Energy crisis: ‘3,600MW to be added to grid by 2017’
“The government is making all efforts to resolve the energy crisis,” he said.
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The Habib Bank privatisation
By going ahead with the HBL transaction, the government has helped restore some confidence in their economic plan.
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Attention needed: Textile minister’s appointment urged
PRGMEA has rejected the idea of merging textile and the commerce ministries
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Electricity shortage: 1,800MW to be added by May, says Abid Sher Ali
Minister says govt spending billions of rupees to upgrade distribution system.
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Exporting labour: Punjab to send 200,000 workers to Gulf region
Demand provides opportunity for foreign exchange, says labour minister.
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Corporate results: POL earns Rs2 billion in third quarter
Profit rises 67% from the second quarter.
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Market watch: Range-bound index ends in the red
Benchmark 100-share index loses 102.48 points.
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Halal or not: Poultry association hurls eggs at imports
Malaysia, China products have hurt local industry, says PPA chief.
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Power woes: IPR report questions LNG import
Highlights shortcomings of govt’s initiative.
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Mobile accounts: State Bank increases Easypaisa transfer limit
It is part of central bank’s long-term goals to facilitate e-money.
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Budget 2015-16: As departments compete, govt begins allocating Rs890b
Priorities Committee to recommend development budget to APCC, defence spending still undecided.
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Power purchase: Pakistan to sign accord with Tajikistan this month
Will receive 1,000 megawatts of clean energy at 9.35 cents per unit.
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Mystery shrouds first LNG shipment
Gas import agreement yet to be finalised with Qatar.
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The Italian job: Technology fuels Interwood’s rise in furniture market
Fully-automated product line sets entity apart from competition.
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Robert Mazur: The man behind the downfall of a Pakistani's greatest commercial achievement
Former US customs agent, Robert Mazur, reflects on the past; says it wasn't personal .
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Global value chain – where does Pakistan stand
According to economists, country’s participation is minimal .
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Encouraging stock participation: Creating a market to capture a billion shareholders
Discipline mutual funds, break time barriers and conform to international norms .
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Budget disparity: Untold statistical anomaly of state versus public development
A brief look into the last 15 years of current expenditure against PSDP.
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Foreign exchange: An emerging black market from within a tight noose
Amid tight restrictions, incentive to cheat is high.
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Textile industry: Committee backs seed cotton procurement
Suggested that the grade wise/quality wise cotton availability mechanism may be adopted
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US-EU deal: Germany warns against overblowing expectations
Economy minister says estimates about its impact give impression of ‘voodoo economics’.
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Ongoing fiscal year: Auto sales expected to post 3-year high, analysts predict
Sales depend on Punjab govt’s Apna Rozgar Scheme, new models.
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Tech news: Apple gives first hands-on look at smartwatch
Analysts remain sceptical of gadget’s success.
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Resuming spending: Toyota to build plant in northern China
After two-year freeze, company ramps up investment.
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Getting stuck: Port congestion delays offloading of oil products
PSO fears farmers and power producers could face fuel shortage.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 climbs 937 points as recovery continues
Oil and cement sectors led the gains while HBL SPO received great response
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With hope, Chinese-run Gwadar Port set to operate
Managing Director Jamaldini says port to be made fully operational this year.
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Government approves $1.2 billion HBL divestment
Government received $1.6 billion of offers for its 41.5% in HBL
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Meat processing unit: Malaysian group to invest in Pakistan
A high-level delegation of the Malaysian company met BoI Chairman to discuss and explore the investment opportunities
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Ministry suggests increase in Passco’s wheat quota
Prepares summary for purchase of 1.2m tons from farmers.
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White revolution: Govt plans to launch dairy project in FATA
It is aimed at improving socio-economic conditions in the region.
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LNG becomes tool to bail out gas companies
Margins and other costs will take LNG price to around $13 per unit.
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Market watch: Amid HBL book building, index ends week on a high
Benchmark 100-share index gains 337.02 points.
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SIM verification drive to cause loss of 20m subscriptions
This will bring down overall cellular subscriber base to around 116 million.
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Lagging behind: LNG terminal awaits first regular cargo
Regular and scheduled import of LNG should have started by now.
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Technology-rich: Second phase of laptop scheme gets govt’s nod
Project cost estimated at Rs21.4b; Rs49b road rehabilitation scheme also cleared
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Pakistan pockets $13.3b in remittances
Amount 15% higher than comparative period previous year.
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Stock float: Investors offer $1.4 billion for HBL shares
Issue fully subscribed on fourth day of book-building process.
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Energy woes: Level-playing field urged
PRGMEA demanded a level playing field be provided in Punjab with regard to energy supply at par with other provinces
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Going up: 521 entities incorporated in March
SECP witnesses an increase of 24% as compared to the same period last year.
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Renovation: Faisalabad airport to be upgraded
This will lead to start of direct international flights.
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Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves touch $11,617m
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $494 million

















































