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E-farming system: Adopting modern technology, farmers move online
UAF develops system to help facilitate community.
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Market watch: After minor hiccup, index back on upward trek
Benchmark 100-share index gains 286.57 points.
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Energy solutions: Switch to alternative sources and save energy
Solar power key to overcoming shortages, says IEEEP president.
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LNG confusion: Tax authorities refuse to provide exemptions to ETPL
Govt’s backing off can make floating terminal financially unviable.
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IMF report: New interest rate corridor to start working by September
Law will also be amended to strengthen State Bank’s autonomy.
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Improving Coordination: FBR chief endorses idea of national revenue authority
Calls for avoiding double taxation under federal and provincial laws.
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Country becomes importer: No significant boost in gas production in 14 years
Ministry’s report, however, says oil reserves have shown a marked rise.
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The low oil price opportunity
It seems, IMF is finally pushing the government to fill $6 billion hole in its foreign exchange reserves
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Furniture fixes: Exporters urge TDAP to resolve regulatory issues
Request made by a delegation of All Pakistan Furniture Exporters Association.
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Limited liability bill: SECP approves draft
The proposed law provides for a new form of business structure
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Wind power: Thatta project to generate 135GWh
The project, with a total investment of $119 million, is located in Khutti Kun, Mirpur Sakro and Thatta in Sindh
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Slowdown: Real estate market yet to find strong ground in 2015
Remains stagnant during first quarter.
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Market watch: Index breaks positive streak, ends in red
Benchmark 100-share index loses 151.44 points.
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8MFY15: Savings mobilised 93% higher
Clock in at Rs246.5b; February’s figures lower due to lower profit rate.
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9MFY15: Cement dispatches increase 4%, read 25.65m tons
Growth witnessed in local dispatches compared to previous year.
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Months gone, OGDC and PSO still without permanent MD
Summary sent to PM for selecting one of three candidates as OGDC head.
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Understanding: Pakistan says yes to increasing reserves to $15.43b by June
IMF wants country to shore up foreign currency kitty.
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Controlling market: Govt expected to regulate LNG prices, set margins
OGRA will determine price of gas supply to different consumers.
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SECP: Licences of 108 companies revoked
Decision was taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
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Solar technology: TUSDEC completes training of 25 technicians
Will enrol 75 candidates for one-year photovoltaic course.
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Bilateral meeting: Indonesian CG highlights success in ties with Pakistan
Says both countries have ratified PTA to enhance trade.
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Chashma power plant: NTDC works on 126km transmission link
Project expected to be completed in 450 days.
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K-P finance minister all up for strategic partnerships
Assures relevant sector support to Chinese IT firm.
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Market watch: Index begins week on a positive note
Benchmark 100-share index gains 338.21 points.
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New energy policy: Sindh refuses nod till oil, gas issues resolved
Finance minister directed not to attend meeting convened by petroleum ministry.
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Urea demand: Ministry proposes import of 350k tons to meet shortfall
Looks to address need for Rabi crop-sowing season.
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High-level meeting: Decision on gas price increase likely today
Fertiliser and power sectors, domestic consumers may be exempted
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Privatisation Commission: Too low a floor as CCoP says Rs166 per share for HBL
Government set to offer its 41.5% stake in bank; book building to begin today.
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Internal surveys: Employee-NPS can provide a corporate lifeline
It gives employee feedback on acceptability of work environment.
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TPP Agreement and its implications
Pakistan may face enhanced competition from Mexico, Peru and Vietnam.
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Behind the picture: Pakistan a well-kept secret
Economy not as bad as portrayed; foreign firm predicts growth of GDP to be 12–15% .
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Absence of investments: Banks’ lack of enthusiasm subdues trading of govt securities
KSE MD says banks not interested in promoting their retail trading.
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Oil and gas: Efforts on to snatch powers from industry regulator
Top bureaucrats eying to grab key posts of chairman and member oil.
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Barcode technology: Textile sector’s ignorance towards technology
Adopting POS systems can control theft, inefficient recording.
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Turning a blind eye: The tragic gap between spending and tax collection
It has swollen to Rs2.2 trillion in a decade without any check.
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Sri Lanka to probe $2.3b Airbus deal
‘Culture of corruption’ in the airline, accumulated losses worth $650 million.
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Suzuki to build second plant in Myanmar
Facility to come online by 2017, will employ 300 people.
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Retail sector: Documentation the only way to realise true potential
Despite positive growth, market needs proper training and technology.
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Industry incurring $6b losses: APTMA chief
Says smuggled and second-hand clothing hurting local textile sector.
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Punjab Industrial Expo 2015: Apparel park expected to attract $2b, says official
PIEDMC chief says event will highlight province’s potential.
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Power generation: Sufficient power at low cost likely in new policy
Government to focus on facilitating foreign investment, offer tax rebate.
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Weekly review KSE-100 bounces back as foreigners turn into buyers
Index fell 1,300 points before gaining 2,765 during eventful week.
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Conflict of interest: Sindh challenges decisions on gas import, taxes
Inter-provincial body to meet on April 7 to address province’s concerns.
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The new 'Chai Masters'
Sales of Chai Wala go beyond set target for the first 3 months
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ICCI, IESCO meeting: Industrialists rue continuous load-shedding
IESCO chief gives assurance; says problem will be resolved.
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IT sector: Crimes Bill 2015 sent to NA panel
The committee was mandated to review the proposed prevention of electronic crimes Bill-2015
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Moving forward: IT ministry finalises draft for ECC approval
Minister says telecom policy will be roadmap for years to come.
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FY2015: Software board forecasts $500m in IT exports
Hopes to double the number to $1 billion by 2020.
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World Bank’s South Asia region VP acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts
Meets several officials to discuss reform acceleration, revenue mobilisation.
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CNG body to challenge LNG import in court
Suggests Sindh should be exempted from gas outages.

















































