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GM fined record $35m over ignition recall delay
Penalty comes in wake of auto maker’s failure to report issue.
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Stock markets: Govt unlikely to increase capital gains tax to 17.5%
May agree on a reduced rate, brokers will submit a workable proposal.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 gains 389 points on MSCI upgrade
Volumes remained lacklustre as investors awaited monetary policy announcement.
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In line with expectations: SBP keeps monetary policy rate unchanged
Will remain at 10% for 2 months, statement mainly recounts positive developments.
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Apple, Google call truce in smartphone patent war
The companies made it clear that the detente does not include licensing their technology to each other.
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Upswing: Energy remains our priority, Dar
Raphel also acknowledged that Pakistan was undergoing an upswing.
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Diversification: Govt broadening export basket, says Afridi
Subsidy to be provided for date and olive processing.
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Another proposal: Make jute mandatory packaging material, says PJMA
Will keep quality, germination capability intact.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa gets Rs17.8b in royalty
Oil, gas companies paid the amount for July-June 2012-13.
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Market watch: Index continues positive momentum
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 40 points.
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Phenomenal growth: Auto industry’s profits up 52%
Rupee appreciation helped industry’s profitability.
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Global Economic Conditions Survey: Business confidence in Pakistan at a three-year high
Survey says 43% of respondents reported confidence gain.
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10MFY14: Govt likely to miss export target, PBS data shows
Exports fall 14.5% in April compared to March.
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ECC huddle: Govt to borrow Rs31b to pay some circular debt
Committee approves Rs2b Ramazan relief package.
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Exploration work: Govt considering stopping $40m financing for Mari Gas
Company’s gas price may go up as it could be linked with crude oil.
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Upcoming budget: Ambitious govt hopes to achieve 5.1% growth
Budget 2014-15 framework eyes restricting deficit at 4.8% of GDP.
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Week-on-week: Forex reserves increase 10.7%
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $780 million to $8,020 million.
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IPS pre-budget seminar: Experts urge strong institutional framework
Inefficient tax mechanism, subsidy system banes of the economy.
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Ports and shipping: Minister updates NA on developments
Says PM has approved projects to make Gwadar functional.
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Housing sector: ABAD presents its budget proposals
Asks for reduction in duty, registration fees, indirect taxes.
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Market watch: MSCI announcements boost index, volumes
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 314.83 points.
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Flare gas: Government plans to add 100 mmcfd to system
Flare gas could be consumed by fertiliser, power and CNG sectors.
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Pakistan hopes Walt Disney will ease export curbs
Country working to address labour issues, says textile minister.
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Pakistan-based companies to increase in MSCI index
Pakistan Tobacco, K-Electric, Lucky Cement and PSO chosen.
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10MFY14: FDI falls 12.9%, data reveals
Amounts to $750.9 million, April’s figures substantially low.
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Shortcomings: Weak spending keeps GDP growth below target
NAC puts growth at 4.14% with major support from industrial sector.
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As time changes, Intel eyes markets of 2 in 1s, re-imagined desktops and Internet of Things
Intel says there were never more opportunities to grow as computing industry undergoes rapid transformation.
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Pak-US: Dastgir advocates greater trade access
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s government is pursuing a policy of economic diplomacy, says minister.
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Black market: Smuggling on the rise
Motorcycle assemblers preferring ‘cheaper’ parts.
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Moving forward: Modern machines replace handmade embroidery
Rising purchasing power pushes for higher demand.
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Trading information: Ministry unaware of any import of prohibited products
Desires to set up Pakistan Halal Authority through an act of parliament.
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Market watch: Index closes above 28,500
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 116.70 points.
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ABAD talks: Foreign investment due in real estate sector
About 100 housing projects in Karachi within 4 months.
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Borrowing cost: Reduced rate for exporters of textile proposed
Minister says incentives will focus on value-addition chain.
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Threat of sanctions: Iran understands Pakistan’s stance on IP pipeline
Both sides are cooperating to take project forward.
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Pressure: Donors press for liberalised market for gas producers
Ask govt to remove cap on gas prices and allow direct sales to consumers.
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Pakistan’s economy: Words of appreciation by US official
Praises govt’s focus on energy, investment and economic reforms.
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Plea: Textile sector appeals to reduce sales tax
Increase from 2% to 5% has the potential of crushing country’s exports.
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FPCCI budget proposals: Tyre company expresses dismay
Company says suggestions were mostly in favour of small-scale traders.
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Saudi meet-up: Pakistan will issue Islamic bonds, says Dar
The Saudi ambassador too showed confidence in Pakistan.
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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.

















































