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Delay in IP pipeline: PM Nawaz to try and win concessions in Tehran talks
Pakistan and Iran to also sign 3,000MW power supply deal.
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PIA issue: PM’s aide resisting Privatisation Commission’s role
Matter unresolved despite premier’s intervention.
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Profiteers have 3 days to cut potato prices, warns government
If rates do not come down, duty-free import will be allowed.
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Market watch: Index touches lowest point of April
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 191.16 points.
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Back to the old tax code
We must beg the question: what reason do we have to believe that the old sales tax will solve the problem?
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Pak-China friendship is 'sweeter than the sweetest honey': Nawaz
He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of 2 gas turbines of 243MW each in Guddu.
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Analysis: Why FBR’s taxpayer database is less useful than it looks
There is a difference between paying taxes and filing tax returns.
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Enforcing IPR laws – a not– so–simple a task
Smuggling and poor regulatory framework holding back such efforts.
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Challenges: In quest for solutions to feed growing population
Latest technology, better management will avert threat of food insecurity.
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Gas needs: Better to tap reserves instead of import
Engro Fertilizers chief says imported LNG will inflate cost of urea production .
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State-owned enterprises: Downsizing, rightsizing and upsizing – what to choose?
Govt must begin sweeping changes in governance, management of PIA.
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Trend: Plastic cards market appears to have saturated
Number of credit cards decrease 11.4% QoQ in Oct-Dec last year.
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Pakistan to auction 3G and 4G licenses simultaneously
PTA chairperson says 3G and 4G spectrum auctions are necessary for economic growth.
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Pakistan plans huge desert solar park to fight energy crisis
Punjab govt spends $5 million to establish 1,000 megawatts solar power park in Bahawalpur district.
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Auto-important: Ukraine sanctions aside, US carmakers eye Russia
Market too huge and important to ignore, say experts.
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Flying business: USTDA team to visit Pakistan
US envoy expressed satisfaction over steps taken towards revival of PIA and modernisation of airports in Pakistan.
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The Nishat Hotel starts operations in Lahore
Personalised service hallmark of boutique hotel.
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New market: Ex-Apple chief plans mobile phone for India
Sculley plans to exploit largely untapped market.
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U-turn: PM constitutes committee to resolve industry issues
APTMA drastically changes stance after just 34 days.
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Power plant investors: Get licence in 10 days, states NEPRA
Regulator chairman urges private sector to avail opportunity, enjoy profits.
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Nearing deals: Petroleum ministry weighs LNG import options
Delegation will soon leave for Qatar to negotiate gas price.
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Weekly review: Market takes a breather as KSE-100 declines 179 points
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying were highlights of the week.
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All available spectrum to be auctioned simultaneously through SMRA: PTA chairman
All companies participating in the auction asked to ensure availability of 3G services at the auction.
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Official meeting: IFC team visits State Life Insurance Corporation
Deliberations were made to explore alternative investment sources for Pakistan’s private power industry.
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Change: Bokhari resigns as UBL president
UBL Fund Managers during Bokhari's tenure also grew into the largest private asset management company in Pakistan.
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Voice: ‘Consolidate provincial tax collection under one ministry’
OICCI suggests restructuring taxation measures.
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9MFY14: Indus Motor records impressive profits
Earnings per share clock at Rs29.52.
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Market watch: Index slips down by oil and banks
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 280.41 points.
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Trade: MoC signed to enhance fruit exports
Silk Route can take Pakistani products to Russian and European markets.
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National Fertilizer Marketing: Company flouts rules on staff hiring
Rs105.8m incurred in losses due to irregularities, audit shows.
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Pending reports of SSGCL, SNGPL: Shareholders still await 2013 financial results
Regulator under pressure over delay, spokesman says matter will be resolved soon.
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Though above target, manufacturing growth eases to 5.1%
LSM had earlier recorded expansion of 6.5% in six months.
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Capital flight: Australia’s BHP plans to pull out of Pakistan
Ministry asks company to expand operations in country instead.
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ECNEC approves 12 projects worth Rs62 billion
Rs4 billion low cost housing project for quake hit Awaran also approved. Rs30.4b Sindh water project also approved.
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Bad investment?: Creek Marina still a dream as developers, DHA stuck in deadlock
Over 250 families invested Rs3 billion into the project that is five years past its deadline.
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Fighting crime: SNGPL should introduce cyber lock, says regulator
Step is part of efforts to tackle gas theft.
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Going up: State Bank’s reserves rise $41 million
Foreign exchange reserves held by SBP recorded a week-on-week increase of 0.82%.
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APTMA laments energy situation again
Cites issues plaguing textile industry.
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Corporate results: Engro Foods records healthy profit
Earnings clock at Rs190 million for 1QCY14.
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Market watch: Index slips as caution prevails
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 107.81 points.
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Under capacity: Government revising marginal gas field policy
While country faces shortage, abandoned gas fields remain unutilised.
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Dial T for tax directory
Revelations continue as public document is assessed further.
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LNG terminal services: Cabinet likely to clear way for award of contract
Fauji Foundation suggests setting up a new terminal for handling LNG.
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Current account deficit over $2.1 billion, data reveals
Widens to 1.2% of GDP in July-March.
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Decisions: ECC scraps ban on gold import
Announces Rs2b Ramazan package, slaps 5% duty on cotton yarn import.
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Diamer-Bhasha Dam: Nawaz to personally monitor project, visit site soon
Prime minister directs to reserve 1% of project cost for environmental conservation. Ensure security for consultants.
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Spectrum auction: PTA says all bidders qualify for auction process
A mock auction will be held on April 21 so that bidders understand the process, before actual auction on April 23.
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OGRA allows Sui Gas to charge 3-month security deposit
The new security deposit will be based on consumers’ monthly average bill.
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Campaign: PASSCO to start wheat procurement drive
PASSCO will start the wheat procurement campaign by the last week of the current month from their zones.
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Potential: ‘Better coordination needed to promote local business’
Pakistan has great potential for US investors to help bring in cheaper but quality education and health facilities.

















































