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Innovative programme: PPL plans power plant with gas supply from its field
Could sell electricity to private sector in order to avoid circular debt.
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Technology merger: Govt merges bloated tech departments to form National IT Board
Pakistan Computer Bureau and Electronic Government Directorate failed to deliver results, along with corruption.
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CDWP clears Power Park’s infrastructure development
China will provide debt to cover 85% of the project cost while the rest of the financing will be arranged by Pakistan.
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Crackdown: Illegal exchange raided in Lahore
The telecom regulator and the FIA seized an operational illegal gateway exchange.
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Losing competitiveness: ‘Country lacking export edge’
Pakistani entrepreneurs have the potential, but they fail to focus on developing their own brands.
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Venting: APTMA demands payment of sales tax refunds
Growth impossible with energy and liquidity constraints.
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Government’s wish-list seems far-fetched: Bilwani
Pakistan Apparel Forum chief welcomes move but questions how.
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Thawing relations: Pakistan ready to negotiate negative trade list with India
Will happen once dialogue starts on all subjects including Kashmir, says Dar.
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Market watch: Index breaks past 30,000-point barrier
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 400.94 points.
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Shale gas: Government to initiate pilot projects to fill energy gap
Likely to offer $12 per mmbtu to exploration companies.
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Foreign exchange: Reserves slide by $116 million in a week
Downward exchange rate flexibility can accelerate reserves accumulation: IMF.
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Regulatory issues persist: SSGC MD quits as govt continues struggle
Warsi takes over Siddiqui’s seat, change comes just days after exit of PPL MD.
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Challenging potato hoarders: ECC approves duty-free import to control prices
Forms committee to consider gas supply to Tuwairqi Steel Mills.
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Pak-India relationship: IPCCI conference to discuss trade issues
Executive members to meet in New Delhi on September 12.
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Development: ‘Use of modern technology will help highways’
NHA chief hopes to bring network at par with that of developed countries.
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Committee formed to review sick units’ NPLs
Textile ministry says new policy would be announced.
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Bilateral ties: Norway, Pakistan look to extend cooperation
President praises ambassador’s services in bringing countries closer.
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Gas consumers: ECC to give opinion on shifting Rs49b burden at weekend
Oil ministry suggests increasing UFG ceiling to bail out gas utilities.
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Market watch: Caution prevails as index rises
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 92.20 points.
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Now stable: Moody’s changes outlook for five banks
Affirms B3 long-term local-currency deposit ratings.
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Promoting integration: Land ports aimed at higher regional trade to cost Rs22b
First sketch of the project has been shared by the Land Port Authority.
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First auction of FY15: Govt borrows over Rs56.1b in PIBs’ auction
Amount raised significantly less than set target.
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Industrial concerns: GIDC levy irks fertiliser plant owners
Fatima and Engro latest plants to get affected, demand withdrawal.
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Post-Partition: India still owes Pakistan a little over Rs5.6b, says State Bank
Division of assets and liabilities of Reserve Bank of India post-1947 remains incomplete to this day.
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Brand new: Booking opens for Toyota Corolla
IMC says $100m invested in improvements.
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Sit-down: French expansion in Pakistan expected
Ambassador says companies willing to invest more in the country.
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Financial strain: PSO be allowed to borrow more, ministry asks SBP
Concession sought to boost oil supply to power plants.
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Market watch: Stocks fail to excite investors
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 21.10 points.
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1HCY14: PTCL reaps high profits
Earnings increase to Rs8.2b compared to Rs7.8b in comparable period last year.
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PIA accepts bids to acquire four A320s
Decides against 10 narrow-body jets initially planned.
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FY14: FDI clocks in at $1.63 billion, up 11.99%
Data reveals absolute increase of $174.8m mainly on back of spectrum auction.
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Neelum Jhelum: China bank offers $300m for power project
Govt to borrow another $475m from private sector, collect Rs57b in surcharge.
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European market: Bosan pleased with mangoes’ sale
The government was planning to offer the machine to farmers on subsidised rates, says minister.
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FCCI to explore business during Shanghai trip
10-member team to venture for better trade relations.
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Export processing zones: Chief satisfied with Karachi unit’s performance
KEPZ records year-on-year increase of 26% in 2013-14.
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Steel sector: Steel re-rolling mills fear unrest if power cuts persist
Insufficient supply of power in Punjab causing decline in activity.
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Market watch: Optimistic Moody’s rating breaks KSE lull
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 387.01 points.
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On the surge: NBP jumps on the Islamic banking bandwagon
State-owned entity announces launch of 175 branches.
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Mobilink to launch commercial 3G services on July 18
Will complete set of licensed operators to start service.
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Gems, jewellery: Company board lacks experienced professionals
Govt constitutes 14-member board including three PML-N lawmakers.
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Improvement: Moody’s revises outlook, Pakistan is now ‘stable’
Decision based on ‘stabilisation in the country’s external liquidity position’.
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Vital energy supplies: TAPI pipeline – a project that is still alive
Turkmenistan aims to start pipeline construction next year.
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Domino effect of the GSP Plus
Oracle Pakistan MD says textile not the only sector to benefit.
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Hospitality industry hoping for a brighter dawn
Improved law and order situation necessary to reverse downward trend.
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Mining contracts: Pakistan must study global models to court investors
Country possesses rich deposits of gold and copper that await exploration.
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Hungry business: Grabbing a slice of the growing pizza market
Market segment sees huge growth; untapped potential remains, say industry officials.
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Govt says 3.3% GDP growth given to IMF was a ‘typo’
Insists expected growth in 2013-14 is 4.3% and not 4.1% as announced earlier.
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Export dilemma: ICCI for revamping trade missions
Inclusion of private sector individuals to help the process.
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Mango crisis: Pakistan unclear over export strategy
USDA created a first of its kind system to allow safe import, irradiation of mangoes, but its not economically viable.
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Kalabagh dam declared lifeline for future
Will improve energy situation in the country, says former LCCI official.

















































