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Country to receive first LNG consignment by March 2015
LNG import agreement signed between SSGC, Engro.
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Power distribution: Pakistan signs $167.2m loan with ADB
Programme aimed at reducing technical losses by improving obsolete infrastructure.
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FBR fails to achieve April’s target, lets down Dar again
Collects Rs163b missing even the downward revised target of Rs196.3b.
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Overseas assets: Sale of PIA hotels likely to rake in $700 million
Hotels in New York and Paris could be sold by January 2015.
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Building trust: Facebook adds incognito login
People will now be able to use applications anonymously at Facebook.
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Pakistan retained on US intellectual property rights 'priority watch list'
Report says there have not been significant improvements in Pakistan's overall intellectual property rights protection
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Some relief: Petroleum prices slashed by Rs4.51
The price of petrol has been reduced by meager Rs0.34 per litre.
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Excess: Sugar mill association demands export subsidy
PSMA has asked for a $40 per ton subsidy for the export of half a million surplus sugar stock.
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Court summons bank officers in Rs500m scam
Likely to indict senior management of Trust Investment Bank in today’s hearing.
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Corporate results: Pakistan State Oil’s profit soars 107%
Higher other income supports profit growth.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer’s income declines 7% YoY
Company announces EPS of Rs3.58, fall attributed to higher costs.
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Corporate results: After worst ever year, PIA cuts losses by 77%
National flag carrier improves performance in 1QCY14.
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Market watch: Index continues downward move
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 255 points.
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3G, 4G licence: Zong to pay full amount in one tranche
Company to clear $516m in one go, confirms CEO.
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Telenor likely to launch 3G service in 2 weeks
Company testing on trial basis in selected areas .
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Budget 2014-15: Govt increases proposed development allocation
Suggests boosting amount to Rs525b from Rs506b.
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Government borrowing: Domestic debt reaches a staggering Rs10.8t
Now equals 42% of GDP, SBP data shows.
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Gas import: China abandons IP project, eyes TAPI pipeline
Beijing plans to build gas pipeline from Gwadar to its territory.
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Tyre problems
Influx of smuggled tyres are so great that industry is unable to sustain a level of sales that would turn a profit.
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British economy grows 0.8% in first quarter
Output increased in three of the four main industrial groupings according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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Possible relief: OGRA proposes significant cut in oil prices
New prices to come into effect after PM’s approval.
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Anticipated move: Wathra appointed State Bank governor
Incoming SBP chief has favoured finance ministry’s role in running central bank’s affairs.
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Under new management: KFC re-launches flagship store in Karachi
Two new stores are going to open soon, one in Federal B Area in Karachi, another on the Islamabad to Lahore Motorway.
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Track record: EIB’s continued support to Pakistan
European bank has provided around €223.6 million for 5 energy projects.
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Green technology the next big thing
Hydroelectric reactor could solve industries’ power woes.
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Corporate results: OGDC announces 20% growth in profit
Earns Rs90.9b, declares cash dividend of Rs2.25 per share.
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Tyre industry: Smuggling on the rise, laments industry
Accounts for 32% of sales, a serious blow to local producers.
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Market watch: Stock market off to a dull start
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 158 points.
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PSO seeks release of Rs150b to avert default
Finance ministry to provide money only after meeting IMF.
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NFML affairs: Auditor general finds Rs1.07b worth of irregularities
In one instance, company paid Rs90m in unjustified freight.
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World Bank report: $2b policy loans tied to minimum creditworthiness
International lender to disburse policy loans after Pakistan meets condition .
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International financing: Pakistan, ADB sign $400 million loan agreement
Will help carry out reforms aimed at overcoming power shortages and ensuring accountability.
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Partial payment: Spectrum licence winners to deposit $800 million soon
Telenor Pakistan pays remaining 50% of its licence fee.
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Ashraf Wathra appointed as State Bank governor
Wathra had been serving as acting governor of State Bank of Pakistan since February 2014.
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The curious case of the UHT milk’s shelf life
Aseptic packaging technology saves food from harmful bacteria.
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Rising milk prices – a constant concern for consumers
Engro Foods counters, says increase is lower compared to meat and vegetable prices.
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Animal productivity low as small farmers dominate
Constitute 95% of breeders in Punjab, have three or fewer cattle.
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Moneymaker: Milk could become the country’s white gold
Pakistan third largest producer of tradable milk in the world.
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Milk factory: From the farmer to your door — the supply chain
At the factory, several quality tests are performed by the company’s scientists and technicians.
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Easing curbs: UN set to lift Ivory Coast diamond embargo
Stones were helping fund the Forces Nouvelles rebels.
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Furthering relations: Trade with everyone is our aim, says Dastagir
Minister encourages ties with regional partners, especially India.
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Railways purchases spare parts at higher prices
Many parts were not needed at all and rusting in PR warehouses, says NAB.
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Suggestion: EAC recommends govt to set up commission
Panel of economists comes up with proposal to stop misuse of taxpayers’ money.
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Government borrowing reaches Rs413.1 billion
Budgetary support leading to higher inflation.
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Inflow: Zong to make licence payment in dollars
Move to aid country’s forex reserves, IT minister says company will inject $1b in Pakistan’s economy.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 closes 219 points lower during volatile week
Investors chose to book profits despite strong corporate results.
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With Youtube blocked, PTCL and Dailymotion join hands
Dailymotion willing to block objectionable content in Pakistan.
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Corporate results: NBP’s profit rises 4% YoY
Alongside lower provisions, an increase of 8% in non-markup income also supported the bottom line of the bank.
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Corporate results:Pak Suzuki posts healthy profit
Buoyed by rupee appreciation, EPS recorded at Rs5.38.
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Govt to establish halal food authority
Regulator to monitor production in order to boost trade.














































