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Bangladesh branch: NBP gets green signal for equity injection
ECC’s decision aimed at fulfilling minimum capital requirements after Rs13.9b loss.
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Extra earning: Pakistan bags additional $910m in exports
The country gets benefit of European Union’s duty-free access scheme
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Ties with Afghanistan: Two ‘Made in Pakistan’ expos planned
Being organised in bid to promote bilateral trade, |explore market.
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K-Electric considering offering shares to Korean firm
Asif says company buys cheap power, sells at higher prices.
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Going up: SBP’s reserves clock in at $9,347 million
During the week SBP received $73 million from multilateral, bilateral and other sources.
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5MFY15: Disbursement of agriculture loans 42.7% higher
Banks disburse 33.5% of Rs500-billion annual target.
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Market watch: Index posts slight recovery
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 160.31 points.
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Government mulls new taxes, slashing development budget
May also seek relaxation as IMF directs action to cover revenue shortfall.
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Discovery: PPL makes another hydrocarbon find in Sanghar
Initial tests show 8.46 mmcfd of gas, 115 bpd of condensate.
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Fast-food business: Some spice left in Mr. Burger
Pioneers looking to expand but focus on efficiency.
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Power plants in K-P: Increase in gas supply could open Pandora’s box
Finance ministry argues other provinces will follow suit and seek more gas allocation.
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Improving relations: TDAP seeks support to boost trade with Kabul
Says country unable to tap its potential in absence of strategic framework.
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China’s Baidu invests in controversial Uber
Taxi app to compete in market crowded by giants.
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Freight, petroleum levy: FIA springs into action to probe corruption
Gets hold of details about irregularities allegedly committed by OMCs.
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Market watch: Foreign selling continues as index takes another beating
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 209.14 points.
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Aimed at growth: Food safety compliance crucial
Participants at ceremony stress on capturing global food market.
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Drug plan: Price control mechanism to hurt industry
Company official says profit margins will decrease further.
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Bailout: PSM receives Rs500m as second tranche
The amount will be utilised for payment of October 2014 salary to the employees
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Regulatory resolve: Appointments made for SECP, CCP after lengthy delay
Hijazi to begin third term as commissioner of capital market regulator.
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Sindh irrigation woes: WB approves $138 million additional financing
Decision comes despite lack of progress in Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project.
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Out of the blue: IMF condemns Peshawar school attack
IMF also approved release of two tranches worth $1.1billion to Pakistan
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IT growth spreads to rural areas
Objective of the project is to increase progress
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Taking advantage: Pakistan, Netherlands look towards textile and garments
First buyers’ meeting addresses issues of industries
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Bumper yield: Government mulls exporting tomatoes
Farmers want duty exemption, domestic prices likely to rise
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Power plants: Chinese investment promised higher return
Beijing had sought an increase in credit risk insurance due to circular debt
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Gas supply: Need to address industry’s woes: Textile minister
Minister stresses the need to formulate a comprehensive and long-term policy
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July-November: FDI clocks in at $422.8m
Amount 19.1% higher; November’s reading was only $20.6m
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Rural areas: Livestock key to achieving socio-economic stability
Committee formed to bring down crop production cost
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Tax reforms: Commission to consider single-stage sales tax
Will also study abolition of fixed income tax and other measures
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With fall in input costs, cement prices come down
If other industries follow suit, construction cost will drop
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Windfall relief
It's time our economic managers plan for all-inclusive development in which rich don't become richer, the poor, poorer
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Market watch: Carnage in Peshawar, KSE takes a hit as well
Benchmark KSE-100 index sinks 813.82 points
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Association writes letter to save kinnow exports
PFVA wants CM to address issue of infestation.
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Coal-power projects: PPIB approves Security Package Documents
Agreements will help companies achieve financial closure.
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Subsidy issue: Fertiliser industry, govt in price printing dispute
Govt links subsidy to printing of fixed price on bags.
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ICCI calls for better planning
Cites several projects that have overrun initial costs, time limit.
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Filing: Askari Bank interested in KASB acquisition
Seeks SBP’s permission for due diligence.
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Market watch: Despite political tension, index ends in black
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 100.28 points.
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Foreign interest: Chinese company acquires 24.3% of Masood Textile Mills
Buys 14.6m shares in privately-negotiated deal.
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Filling the vacuum: Ministry lobbies for appointment of OGRA’s member oil
Seeks to implement ECC decisions after the hiring of Muhammad Azam.
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BISP: Disbursements fall 13.5% short of target in 1st half
Govt doles out Rs42b against target of Rs48.6b in July-December.
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In jeopardy: Neelum Jhelum plant faces $475m funding black hole
WAPDA chief says various loan options being considered
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Pill problem: Need to address drug policy issue
Report highlights need to prioritise medicines awaiting registration.
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Microfinance industry: Market competition ‘fastest trending risk’
After encouraging new players, stakeholders now see it as a threat.
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Technology wins: Monetising political rifts
Local developers finding it worthwhile to make games on ‘Go Nawaz Go’ slogan.
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Protecting too much?: A directionless move towards growth
After CCP’s report, central bank takes swipe at local industry.
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Production, consumption: Everything in gas policy appears flawed
State bank suggests revisiting policy, giving priority to power plants.
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Imprudent strategy: Debt structure changes at a time of falling interest rate
Govt switches from short to long-term debt, which is proving expensive.
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Social Networking: ‘Dislike’ button not good for the world
Zuckerberg gave a thumbs-down to the idea of a button to register disdain for posts at the social network
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Bilateral ties: Colombia offers assistance in hydroelectric power production
Ambassador discusses possibility of cooperation in a host of areas.

















































