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Trending: A platform for emerging startups
Local entrepreneur launches website to document Pakistan’s startup culture.
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Market watch: Caution prevails again as political tension mounts
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 156.54 points
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Gilgit-Baltistan: CM meets WAPDA chief
Chief minister underlines need of working out arrangement for the payment of water usage charges to the GB government.
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Pak-India: SAARC body to focus on trade ties
Trade in the region constitutes only 1.4% of total world’s imports, 1.2% of exports, merchandise trade is only 27.9%.
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Cement sales for: July fall after months of strong demand
Exports to Afghanistan drop 58%, trend likely to continue.
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Building bungalows: 10,000 bungalows to be built in Hawke’s Bay
The bungalows will be built on modern lines and will be equipped with all civic facilities.
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Trade agreement: FPCCI stresses on Turkey relations
There is an urgent need of signing PTA between two countries to explore business opportunities, said FPCCI president
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Japanese interest: Sindh approves land allotment
Shah asked the Japanese delegation to prepare a time frame for the establishment of their industrial units.
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More than one use: Jet fuel from a tobacco plant
US plane maker Boeing teams up with South African Airways for effort.
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ABAD chairman lists down construction industry’s woes
Suggests govt intervention, high-rise buildings as solutions.
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Textile: SMEDA, FCCI join hands to promote sector
Facility centre to be set up, will aid manufacture of machinery.
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Forex reserves remain almost flat
Total liquid foreign reserves held by country stand at $14,306.9m.
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Competition watchdog asks petroleum ministry to end discrimination
Says investment incentives cannot be offset by denying benefits.
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Market watch: Index bounces back, ends in black
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 154.07 points.
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China approves power projects, PM pleased
Fourteen projects can generate 10,400 MW of electricity .
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OMCs, dealers: ECC to again discuss increase in margins
OGRA will also submit its views on deregulating petrol margins.
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Chief economist: Economist Group may challenge appointment
Says hiring from private sector runs contrary to rules.
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Securing energy: Nawaz says TAPI part of Pakistans’ energy security plan
PM Nawaz also said he hopes to visit Turkmenistan later in the year.
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Threat to business: Peaceful solutions required, says FPCCI president
The life threats to businessmen and buyers who come to place orders are on a rise.
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IDEAS-2014: Preparations get under way
The exhibition is set to kick off on December 1, 2014, at the Expo Centre, Karachi.
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Textile industry: Load-shedding a major concern for industrialists
Meeting in Faisalabad results in planning of protests.
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Corporate results: United Bank posts profit of Rs10.5 billion
Net interest income for 1HCY14 surges 18.6% YoY.
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Corporate results: Engro Polymer’s earnings slump
First-half profit clocks in at Rs123m, down 71% year-on-year.
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Market watch: Uncertainty causes measurable decline
Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 293.44 points.
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Troubled bank gets last chance to increase capital
In case of failure, government will take over control of the institution.
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Preferential trade: Turkey ready to sign PTA, blames Pakistan for delay
Accord will grant concessions on export of goods to Turkey
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Islamic finance: SBP’s 5-year plan will drive asset growth, says Moody’s official
Strategic initiative targeting 15% share of banking system by 2018, high demand from domestic population to help
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Petroleum products: PSO willing to buy but won’t heed to Byco’s condition
Oil refinery demands letter of credit, state entity finds proposition difficult
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CAC summit: An exhibition to promote Pakistan’s agriculture
Chinese presence and expertise to aid development in sector.
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Businessmen in India to discuss trade potential
Delegation to meet counterparts in New Delhi.
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Regional grouping: Visa-on-arrival facility proposed for SAARC
Measures to boost trade in the region discussed
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Market watch: Foreigner buying provides cushion
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 28.58 points.
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Corporate results: OGDC notches up profit of Rs123 billion
Revenues go up despite 2% decline in production.
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Corporate results: Allied Bank records healthy profit
Earnings per share increase to Rs6.2 in first half.
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Corporate results: Engro Foods posts massive decline in earnings
Result well below market expectations, say analysts.
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Gems and jewellery: Pakistan should unearth wealth, exploit advantage
Lack of technology, knowledge of processing mining material major setbacks
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Gas supplies: Fearing public anger, govt delays decision on price hike
Petroleum ministry’s policy guidelines will push up tariff by Rs35 per mmbtu
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Addressing energy woes: LNG supply to CNG stations could save $1.4 billion
Ministry proposes LNG imports be exempted from sales tax, GIDC
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Foreign currency: Reserves edge down 1.3%
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves decreased $123 million to $9.276 billion.
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Building a case: Construction industry needs support pillars, says ABAD chairman
Suggests streamlining decades old policies to help bring more investments.
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Rice exports experience miniscule increase
Better processing vital to meet international standards.
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Market watch: A not-so-sweet aftertaste as market dips
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 666.24 points.
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Islamic banking: SBP to have Islamic finance sections
Need to create awareness, says deputy governor.
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Power generation: Ishaq Dar wants provinces to pay up
Directs Ministry of Water and Power to ensure payment
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Easing the strain: Banking system gets Rs18.6b liquidity injection
Heavy flow of funds due to liquidity shortage in last one month
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One-litre containers: Not a very milky way
Nestle increases price, shortage of product follows in market
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Price relief: Inflation eases, touches six-month low in July
With lower prices, govt will be able to defend monetary stance before IMF.
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Moving higher: Pakistan Petroleum Limited makes another gas discovery
Another feather in the stock of Sindh’s Gambat South
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Banking ombudsman: Complaint resolution increases
Team resolves 1,637 complaints against scheduled banks in 2013 .
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Exploring trade potential: Pursue relations with other countries
Pakistan continues to bank on gifts from Saudi Arabia, support from the US

















































