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EU pulps Indian mango ban
Brussels outlawed the mangoes in May after saying it had found pests which could harm European crops
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Twitter buys India mobile phone startup ZipDial
ZipDial chief executive applauds deal as a huge achievement, adds company has come long way since starting in 2010
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IMF forecasts 5% growth for Pakistan in 2015
IMF also lowers its growth forecast for global economy to 3.5 percent this year and 3.7 percent in 2016
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Corporate corner: PTCL extends discount offer
The offer is available for new connections purchased before January 31, 2015
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Restructuring: PSM receives last tranche of Rs3b
The last installment will be used in dispersing October 2014 salaries.
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For growth: Private sector’s participation crucial
LCCI chief stresses targeted efforts to attract foreign investment.
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Coal-fired electricity: HUBCO evinces interest in setting up 3,600MW plants
Pakistan, China to set up revolving fund to avoid payment hurdles.
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Textile companies: Falling euro, slowdown in EU economy to affect earnings
Pakistan’s exports to take a hit due to crisis in the EU.
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Market watch: Index moves past 34,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 227.82 points.
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PC seeks waiver for IFC appointment
Wants World Bank Group arm to be financial adviser.
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To the rescue: LPG appears as saviour of fuel-starved Pakistan
Industry experts predict demand to skyrocket in coming years.
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Changing times: OCAC’s silence, panic fuelling the crisis
Council’s role has been minimal; explanation of petrol crisis still found wanting.
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Liquidity shortage: SBP injects another Rs526.6b in third OMO of 2015
Latest injection follows those conducted on Jan 2, Jan 9.
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Economics is not ‘rocket science’
Every three minutes, someone mutters, ‘it is not rocket science!’ and all nod in agreement. Discussion killed!
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Pakistan's economy to fall in 2015 as South Asian economies strengthen: UN forecast
The report forecasts that Pakistan's economic growth to fall slightly in 2015, but pick up again in 2016
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Petroleum minister promises to solve fuel crisis this week
Abbasi says shortage a result of exceptional demand of petrol in January
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Dire need for updated numbers
IMF's keen interest in country’s growth rate should be enough incentive for authorities to report accurate progress
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Blame game continues
SBP believes that a fresh CMI is under way but officials now say that a fresh census will be conducted in 2016-17
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Misrepresented and misunderstood
True economic output not reflected in GDP.
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Smartphone industry: Market getting smarter post spectrum auction
Stakeholders say demand rises after arrival of 3G, 4G/LTE services.
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Wagah border: Security measures dent Pak-India trade
Three-hour suspension every day disrupts movement of goods trucks.
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View from McLeod Road: Deregulated prices could have prevented petrol crisis
Rigidity in pricing mechanism is part of the cause for acute shortages.
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PIA allegedly being forced to 'shut down operations in India'
National flag carrier says they have been issued notices of "illegal properties"; PIA India chief's visa not...
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Demand: ‘CNG sales be allowed entire week’
Paracha pointed out that gas sales seven days a week would provide some relief to the consumers
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Agriculture: Centre to set up research boards in all provinces
They will strengthen research activities, promote innovation
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GSP programme: Bangladesh told to do more for workers’ safety
US wants issue addressed before restoration of benefits
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Market impact: Swiss central bank defends letting franc go
Currency gained 20% after abandoning minimum rate against euro.
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Incongruity: Power plants stay closed despite cheaper oil
Consumers are paying billions in capacity charges without receiving electricity.
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Monetary policy: A cut of 50 basis points expected, say most analysts
Lower-than-expected inflation prompts anticipation
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Weekly review: KSE-100 conquers new territory, climbs another 461 points
Discount rate optimism and foreign buying provide boost to market.
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Petrol crisis: Oil companies, govt trade accusations of culpability
Unprecedented surge in demand caused by drop in prices, further price cuts expected in February.
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Pharma trouble: DRAP’s role criticized
DRAP is operating without a CEO for two year
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Dasu hydropower: Road show organised to garner investment
The heads of investment of as many as 16 leading local banks participated in the road show.
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Clearance: Customs asked to auction cargo stuck at ports
Thousands of containers carrying imported goods are at ports for years.
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Dutch assistance to mitigate flood losses
Pakistan’s current efforts termed satisfactory.
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Addressing woes: With sales tax refund stuck, exporters face crunch
Apparel forum chairman blames FBR for problems of industry.
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Textile woes: Ministry appeases industry over policy
Says all stakeholders would be consulted before its finalisation.
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Market watch: Index ends marginally in the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 20.83 points.
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Surplus wheat: Govt mulling over Rs15b export subsidy
Summary to be presented to ECC for approval.
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July-December: Pakistan receives FDI of $529m
Records year-on-year increase of $84 million in six months.
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Playing dead: Over 4,600 companies cheated tax authorities, SECP reveals
Report shows companies respond to SECP, but ignore FBR.
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1HFY15: Current account deficit stands at $2.36b
Widens $361m compared to same period previous year; December figures show balance surplus.
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Steel mill’s privatisation: Bank-led consortia show interest in advisory services
Govt revises downward expectations of proceeds from $4.5b to $1.53b.
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Petrol shortage may last till Saturday
Surging demand, refinery shutdown, low inventories resulted in severe supply crunch.
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REAP urges government to enhance exports
Exports to Bahrain, China and Malaysia will benefit stakeholders: chairman.
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Exporters receiving heavy orders: PTEA official
Pakistani textiles make mark in German exhibition.
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Action needed: Call made for mandatory jute packaging
Association seeks attention as production, consumption take a hit.
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Foreign currency: Reserves fall $111m in a week
Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stands at $15,060.2 million
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Market watch: Index ends in black as oil steadies
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 179.86 points.
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Deposits with banking sector clock in at Rs8.4t
Register growth of 10.8% in 2014, according to SBP data.

















































