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Corporate results: Nishat Mills posts profit of Rs5.51 billion
Announces final cash dividend of Rs4 per share.
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Market watch: Index jumps back over 30,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 149.90 points.
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Banking services: SBP sanctions Meezan’s acquisition of HSBC
Deal expected to complete before year-end.
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Redrafting: CAA plans to introduce new aviation policy by month-end
Will focus on lowering taxes on domestic airlines, higher paid-up capital and more aircraft.
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PALPA cries foul over ‘mistreatment’
Pilots’ association chief irked by Customs officials’ attitude.
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Backing: Government decides to give legal cover to gas cess
Will issue ordinance after Supreme Court rejected the levy.
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Pakistan seeks $815m in OGDC share sale, biggest in 8 years
The deal is part of an initiative announced earlier this year to privatise 68 companies, including 10 banks
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Food quality: Pakistan fails to comply with standards
Pakistan’s agriculture consignments are either confiscated or rejected by foreign countries, particularly in EU
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Khyber-pakhtunkhwa: President lauds traders, industrialists
urged traders and industrialists to identify potential markets for diversifying and boosting country’s exports.
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Workshop: Prospects of durum wheat explored
There is a demand for durum wheat-derived products, especially pasta products.
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Export processing zone in AJK urged
Pak-Kashmir Business Forum chief says opportunities exist in region.
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Partnership: Dutch govt offers to light up Pakistan
Netherlands working towards finding alternative energy solutions.
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Everything shiny: Handcrafted jewellery, a money-minting business
Entrepreneur talks about the lucrative gemstone market.
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Market watch: Index falls below 30,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 21.93 points.
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Resuscitating steel production: Pumping inputs to boost PSM
Two ships carrying iron ore arrive at jetty.
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Hospitality industry: Room available for international brands
Sector witnessing revival, offers opportunity for investment.
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Microfinance landscape: Opening an account within a minute
Tameer Bank CEO says biometric identification to make process easier.
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TAPI project: Top US firms drop out of race to finance gas pipeline
Total, Petronas now engage in talks with Turkmenistan for exploration.
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Record iPhone weekend sales top 10 million: Apple
US tech giant broke its own record for launch weekend sales of nine million a year
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E-Commerce: IT-intensive logistics provider sees room to expand
CEO, however, says online shopping trend will set in slowly.
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E-Commerce: Making inroads before roads are built
Giants eyeing huge market segment in rural areas.
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E-Commerce: Major players see increase in size of pie
E-commerce industry set to grow with awareness, marketing strategies of major players.
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Protective regime: Inputs and outputs – a glimpse from commanding heights
Companies should be at complete liberty to import required inputs.
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Debt turns equity: HBFC eyeing to turn a new leaf
MD believes increase in SBP’s shareholding will bode well for company.
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Higher UFG level: ECC seeks views on shifting Rs49b burden
Ministry says consumers should bear the burden or utilities will collapse.
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Breaking a record: Alibaba raises $25 billion through IPO
With the surge in its share price, Alibaba’s market value jumped to more than $220 billion.
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Women’s entrepreneurial role emphasised
Females fully capable of starting growth companies, says SBP governor.
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Fruits and vegetables: Russian officials agree to support Pakistan’s exports
Both parties to sign MoU as PFVA eyes lucrative market.
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Weekly review: Market takes a breather as KSE-100 closes flat
Ongoing political situation and mixed corporate results kept investors sidelined.
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Status quo: Central bank leaves policy rate untouched
Decision based on stable macroeconomic conditions post-July.
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Six candidates interviewed for NEPRA hot seat
A decision regarding the final selection would be taken in due course.
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Online security: Pakistani helps Google avoid privacy disaster
Rafay Baloch identified a major vulnerability in the Android OS
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Stevia cultivation begins in Punjab
South Korean, Malaysian firms express interest in sowing, exports,.
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Facilitating payments: FBR sets up 200 tax kiosks
The prescribed forms for tax returns and wealth statements are also available at these centres
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PEW raises energy crisis concerns
Praises govt for placing it on high-priority list.
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Pakistanis to take part in Istanbul textile event
200 exhibitors from 15 countries expected at three-day event.
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Asian partner shows investment interest
Pakistani, Japanese business sections look for collaboration.
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Market watch: Market waits for direction, index ends in the red
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 78.36 points.
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Bilateral ties: Consul general invites businesses to Malaysia fair
Exhibition will help improve business links, boost two-way trade.
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Business demand: Lower discount rate urged ahead of monetary policy announcement
FPCCI chief wants incentive for businessmen.
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Oily matters: The curious case of the first pyrolysis gasoline import
Hascol imports consignment only to have it seized but case dropped soon enough .
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2MFY15: Current account deficit doubles to $1.37 billion
Gap widens by $792m in July-August over the same period of previous year.
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Platform: Trade portal near completion
The basic objective of this electronic single window was to assimilate all the crucial elements of supply chain.
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Tax returns: Businessmen oppose new tax rules
Taxpayers will have less than 12 days to file returns, which was not practically possible, says FPCCI president
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Land records being computerised
LCCI president terms increase in commercialisation fee unjust.
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APTMA chief laments load-shedding
Wants govt to take remedial steps for Punjab-based textile mills.
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Week-on-week: Forex reserves increase 1.2%
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $103 million to $8,796 million
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FBR, DFID join hands to improve tax system
MoU will help undertake tax reforms, increase collection.
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ABAD irked by current political scenario
Chairman says investors hesitant about making decisions.
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Market watch: Index maintains 30,000 level
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 42.41 points.

















































