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Market watch: Index closes in the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 67.61 points.
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Power import: Pakistan, Afghanistan out of sync over transit fee
Islamabad says Kabul should either waive or agree on a nominal fee.
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Video-calling’s growth a threat to LDI operators
OTT a concern to national security as well, say officials.
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Reduced tax on listed, dividend-paying firms proposed
To offset this, income tax on small companies may be increased.
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Govt borrowing in the negative, reveals data
Decline due to reduced reliance on local sources.
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Review: New chapter opens for the IP agreement
Both countries will work towards re-evaluating the pipeline.
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Unrealistic tax target: FBR holds finance ministry responsible for fiasco
Asks govt to do away with Rs230b worth of tax exemptions next year.
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Auditor’s remark: Snags may hold up PSM privatisation plans
Auditor says not in a position to give any opinion on account of the corporation.
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Endorsing technology: E-governance to improve efficiency
The objective is to enhance cooperation & develop inter-working mechanisms among all federal ministries and divisions.
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Taxation: ICAP sets out proposals for upcoming budget
Tax base should be broadened, review board should be formed.
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Textile: Ministry trying to revive sick industries, says Afridi
The minister said the government was fully aware of the importance of the value-adding sector.
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Don’t increase sales tax rate: Steel makers
Rise would hurt sector, not augment revenue collection.
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Market watch: Index begins week on a dull note
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 150 points.
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10MFY14: Workers’ remittances rise 11.45%
Remittances amount to over $12.89b during July-April
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Deposit growth slows down, SBP data shows
Attributed to SBP’s commitment to slowing growth in domestic money supply.
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Curbing grey traffic: LDI consortium seeks government support
Group says it can make significant contribution to cash-strapped economy.
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Development budget gets leaner as current expenses soar
Govt reduces spending on development projects by Rs180 billion.
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Importers, exporters and traders: Corporate regulator suggests tax increase
Says govt should do away with presumptive tax that reduces revenues.
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The rise and fall of Dewans
Start of the textile, sugar and polyester units.
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Changing trends: Food and cinema – a combo for reaping a rich harvest
Merger brings pleasant change for consumers, enhances business earnings.
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Advice corner: Everything not forbidden is permitted
Every day we see a decline in market value which is wrongly attributed to correction.
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Buzz kill: Taxing the risk an economy needs to take
Increase in CGT is likely to hurt investment and reduce capital formation
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Pakistan, IMF agree on budget framework
Blueprint envisages fiscal consolidations of Rs290 billion.
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Currency shortfall: Venezuela auto industry in crisis
Five times fewer vehicles made than last year due to the lack of imported supplies.
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Next step: Cabinet panel approves move to offload remaining UBL shares
Paves the way for first equity transaction in 8 years.
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Expansion: Apple could buy Beats Electronics
Apple and Beats both declined to comment on the reports of a $3.2 billion take-over deal.
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Black market: ECC uncovers sugar subsidy scam
Says people denied benefit of govt’s subsidy policy.
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Weekly review: Market undergoes correction amid uncertainty
Inflation figures and political uncertainty keep investors on the sidelines.
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Downward revision: Once again, IMF lowers tax target
Move prompted by FBR’s lacklustre performance; will force govt to slash development spending this year.
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Govt to bring back money stashed in Swiss banks
Minister reveals that Swiss authorities are willing to renegotiate the Pak-Swiss agreement.
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Investment: Citibank, SCB show interest in Pakistan
SBC delegation also expressed enthusiasm to participate in the financing of the Neelum Jhelum project.
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Pakistan unit: HSBC to sell business to Meezan Bank
The sale continues a retreat by HSBC from countries where it lacks scale.
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Trade: Pakistan aiming to Polish bilateral relations
Minister invites businessmen to invest in different sectors.
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Steam power station resumes production
Gas supply to power station restored.
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Lift ban on import of live animals, requests US official
Pakistan placed sanction due to risk of ‘mad cow disease’.
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Market watch: Index ends week on a dull note
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 16.48 points.
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PIA cuts fares for Umrah, domestic routes
Airline acts on PM’s directive after decrease in oil prices.
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Capital gains tax: To prevent hike, KSE decides to visit all authorities
Board intends to meet finance ministry, PC and FBR.
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Security agency association wants withdrawal of 10% GST
Laments non-payment from clients, says companies pay it out of their pocket.
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10MFY14: Local car sales up 3.8%
Pak Suzuki heads the pack, sells 62,783 units.
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Sell-off: PC approves structure to offload UBL shares
Simultaneous book building to be held for foreign and local investors.
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Deal under cloud: Govt declares force majeure on Iran pipeline project
Step taken to avoid penalties for delay in construction work.
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Forex: Reserves rise 2.8% week-on-week
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $198 million to $7,240 million.
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Exceeding expectation: Bank of Punjab striving to become the best, says CEO
Naeemuddin says bank’s assets have risen 90% since 2008.
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Projects in Pakistan: ICBC committed to playing effective role, says Zheng
Meets SBP deputy governor, elaborates strategic vision.
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Market watch: Index bounces back as bulls gain strength
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 180.99 points.
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Mending relations: Externalities affecting trade ties, says Iranian governor
Urges Pakistan to take decision on gas pipeline.
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Access to new Islamabad airport: PAC clears way for constructing new road
Directs govt to change design in order to save Rs20 billion.
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Pakistan less ‘miserable’ than India
Out of 89 economies, Pakistan ranked 29 on World Misery Index 2013.
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Gas import: Qatari team coming, govt to bargain over LNG price
PM will be in Iran to seek extension in deadline for IP pipeline.
















































