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Engro Polymer and Chemicals: ‘Power crisis, economic instability hurting us’
CEO Subhani says tax exemption required to pay off company’s debts.
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Media talk: PIA inducts another aircraft, looks to bolster fleet further
Employees’ salaries not a reason for losses, says PIA chairman.
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Currency rate not discussed with IMF: State Bank
Central bank says exchange rate assumptions have no economic relevance.
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A new path: Wateen Telecom appoints new CEO
Tiwana replaces Zamindar, brings over 19 years of industry experience.
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Data can be extracted from Apple iPhones, researcher finds
Company denies creating ‘back doors’ for intelligence agencies.
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Beats sued over ‘noise-cancelling’ headphones
Veteran company Bose Corporation wants to protect its patented technology.
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Weekly review: Index sustains upward momentum to hit record high
Foreign buying continued unabated while volumes improved 32 per cent.
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Investment banks: SECP wants entities to use full names
The use of abridged name can incorrectly portray them as commercial banks in eyes of the general public.
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Taxing matters: Mamnoon asks tax ombudsman to step up
President calls for innovative approach to ensure justice to taxpayers.
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Poultry sector is spreading its wings
Industry pleased with growth; laments govt interference in price determination.
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Over Rs400m scam uncovered in AJK hydropower project
Official accused of easing rules to award contract to selected company.
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The telecom race: Huawei signs tablet deal with Inovi Technologies
Chinese giant has witnessed rapid growth in recent months.
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Used vehicles: SBP’s age-limit relaxation to generate economic activity
Analysts believe decision will help masses get cheaper cars.
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Central bank issues fresh notes worth Rs157b for Eid
Help desk established for public complaints.
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Shariah compliant: EFU insurance moves onto Takaful business
Board of directors approve changes in memorandum of association.
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First phase: Only 17,000 tax evaders file returns
They were among over 120,000 who got notices from the FBR.
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Another mobile paisa facility launched
Warid latest to join the branchless banking bandwagon.
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Future projection: IMF sees 13% depreciation of Pakistani rupee
Average exchange rate for the current fiscal year is being worked out at Rs111.4 to a dollar.
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Forex: Reserves drop a nominal 0.9%
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves decreased $87 million to $9,399 million.
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Automobile corruption: Stop abusing import policies, says PAAPAM
Officials, traders using personal baggage schemes for commercial gains.
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Tax collection: FBR looks to bridge communication gap with business community
Director says criminal proceedings left for worst-case scenarios.
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Market watch: Index closes with a minute change
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 9.32 points.
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Govt to frame four-year energy plan for outages
ECC forms committee that will give proposals in next 2 months.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer produces Rs8.2 billion profit
Declares cash dividend of Rs3.4 per share for second quarter.
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Bestway buys 76% stake in Lafarge Cement
With capacity of 8.3m tons, it will become the largest cement maker.
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Tapping hydrocarbons: Oil production hits record high at 98,000 bpd
Average gas output, however, drops 2% in fiscal year 2013-14.
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National schemes: Savings mobilisation declines 49% in FY14
Amount to Rs196.4b; analysts explain regression due to high savings recorded in 2012-13.
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Refusal to sell shares: Govt puts banker’s name on ECL
The person was called by SBP and told to sell his stake to a blue-eyed banker or face the music.
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Offloading: PC approves plan to sell over a dozen entities
Picks consortium to complete PIA transaction by June 2015.
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corporate results: FFBL’s earnings go down 56%
Board announces interim dividend of Rs1 per share.
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Business dealing: JJVL to process LPG from three fields in Sindh
SSGC to have exclusive rights over LPG unlike previous arrangement with the venture.
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Cheaper energy source: Hydroelectric power generation rises in 2013-14
Plant efficiency, better water supply, new projects provide support.
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Technology: ICT expo to promote trade opportunities
The event will provide diverse product categories from all parts of the value chain.
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Corporate results: Honda records profit of Rs630m in first quarter
Income rises due to rupee’s strength against dollar.
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People’s perception: Consumers turn pessimistic about economic conditions
SBP-IBA survey reveals decrease in Consumer Confidence Index.
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Fuel price adjustment: NEPRA cuts tariff for second month in a row
Approves Rs0.08 per unit reduction in power price for June.
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Market watch: Stocks post moderate rise, face resistance at 30,600
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 63.34 points.
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Transformation: New telecom policy likely to be finalised by September
Revised policy draft comes after a gap of 10 years.
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Builders seek govt’s backing to increase investment
Expo in August may bring capital, exhibitors from Middle East.
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Curbing grey traffic: PTA, FIA seize nine illegal gateway exchanges
Two persons were arrested and are in FIA custody for further investigation.
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Gearing up: Promoting trade through border-crossing points
Ministry official stresses need of efficiency at borders.
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Corporate results: HBL posts a healthy result
After-tax profit increases 38.6% over comparable period last year.
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Market watch: Index trades range bound
Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 11.14 points.
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Board of Investment approves two economic zones in Sindh
Will be established at Bin Qasim and Korangi Creek.
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Gas problems : UFG benchmark should go up, says SSGC MD
Panel of experts believe even 7% not enough to compensate gas utilities.
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Human resource: NBP struggling in multiple facets
Outdated staff service rules, preference of contractual employees causing dismay.
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Avoiding competition: Qatar uninterested in LNG supply tender
Energy giants like Shell, BP and Mitsubishi submit bids.
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Restructuring package: PSM receives Rs2.85b
The salary for 45 days, starting May, has been given to the PSM employees.
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Former LSE chief bullish about Pakistan’s future
Zaffar believes consistent policies can sustain positive outlook.
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Central Asia to Chitral: Talks on power import start in Dushanbe today
Asif leaves to hold deliberations over laying transmission lines.

















































