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Reforms unit rebranded: Overlapping of work runs contrary to austerity drive
Both ERU, Planning Commission to perform task of private sector development.
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Pakistan gears up for spectrum auction in April
Base price will be $295 million per 10 MHz for each 3G licence and $210 million per 10 MHz for each 4G licence.
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Impose duties on Indian products, demand farmers
Say they are unable to compete with subsidised farm goods.
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Foreign currency: Reserves increase to $7.99b
Foreign currency reserves held by the SBP stood at $3.19 billion.
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‘Locomotives for PR trains to arrive next month’
Railways minister says arrangements being made to facilitate passengers.
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Market watch: Stock market’s slump continues amid lack of excitement
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 180.13 points.
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Corporate results: Nestle posts a flat profit
Higher costs and distribution eat up some of the gains.
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Zameen.com: Frenchman targets Pakistan for investment
Invests heavily in real estate portal due to country’s potential.
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Textile exporters dive into capacity tax controversy
‘Tired of waiting’ for promised refunds, apprise commerce minister of woes.
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ECC rejects mills’ demand for more sugar export
Also turns down request for duty rebate on shipments to Kabul, Central Asia.
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Spectrum auction meeting: Telecom firms seek easy terms, realistic price
Govt does not commit anything, will send proposals to consultant.
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‘Scope for Chinese investment in several sectors’
Hamza thanked the Chinese govt for helping with the energy crisis.
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Edible oil, pulses: ‘Strengthen cultivation to reduce deficit’
UAF vice-chancellor says self-sufficiency needed to help economy.
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Ties with India: Free trade will not eliminate any industry, says FPCCI
VP says increased trade will deepen relations with Delhi.
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Privatisation: Gas utilities unlikely to be attractive when they go under the hammer
Reduction in UFG ceiling to wipe Rs33 billion off their assets.
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EFU Life: Bottom line growth remains flat in 2013
CEO remains satisfied, keeps long-term in mind.
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Corporate results: United Bank posts slightly higher profit in 2013
Bank announces total cash dividend of Rs10 per share .
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Market watch: Stock market continues decline amid lack of good news
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 197.45 points.
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The Wall Street Journal interview: ‘Pleased’ with slow but steady turnaround
Dar highlights steps taken to revive economy.
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Alarming: Current account deficit widens, SBP data reveals
Increasing import bill, decline in CSF payments cited as reasons.
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Power struggle: Ignoring oil ministry, Dar restores gas supply
Export-oriented industrial units to start receiving gas from tomorrow.
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Rahman stresses timely completion of memorandum ahead of spectrum auction
The consultants briefed the minister regarding different aspects of the preparation of IM draft.
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Saudi oil facility and foreign exchange
Saudi oil facility will ease miseries through single-digit inflation, boost business confidence, provide fiscal space.
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CASA-1000: Pakistan, Central Asia agree in principle to terms for power project
Representatives of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan talk power pricing at World Bank sponsored meeting.
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Chinese regulatory body set to rule on broadband monopoly
The two companies could face fines of up to 10 percent of their annual revenues from Internet services.
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Auto part makers: Exemption sought from extra sales tax
Say they are receiving notices despite agreement with FBR.
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28th installment: Pakistan pays $149m to IMF
With the repayment of the current installment, Pakistan has repaid the IMF $6,694 million since July 2011.
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Corporate results: HUBCO, KAPCO announce disappointing results
Both companies record lower earnings.
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Corporate results: Fauji Cement’s earnings grow 36%
Company declares cash dividend of Rs0.75 per share.
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Market watch: Stock market takes beating on disappointing earning reports
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 119.51 points.
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Nokia planning to double ad spending in Pakistan
Launches two smartphones, focusing on phablets.
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Flying in two different directions
Amid privatisation plan, PIA MD says airline would make it on its own.
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View from McLeod Road: EAC knows nothing about the bond markets
Time to issue Eurobonds is now, before global interest rates start to rise again.
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Munda Dam: WAPDA accused of Rs400m corruption in project
Planning Commission calls for referring case to NAB or FIA.
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Unending wait: Govt yet to take action in Rs81b oil scam
NAB says it has submitted investigation report.
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Govt wants accreditation, certification programme for IT companies
PSEB directed to expedite process for hiring a new technical director.
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Hooked players drive mobile game explosion
Double-digit annual growth is anticipated in the next three to five years.
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Partial victory: Russia allows import of citrus fruits from Pakistan
Russian authorities allowed partial relaxation to a ban on import of agricultural products from Pakistan.
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Sadozai vs Farman: PESCO chief serves arch rival Rs500m defamation notice
Claims information minister’s ‘illegal’ raid caused ‘acute mental torture’.
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Alternative sources: Hydel generation increases, reveals NTDC data
Power shortfall also eased to 1,900MW as total generation was recorded as 9,300MW against a demand of 11,200MW.
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Textile: Nepal diplomat wants trade potential unlocked
Trade between both countries has immense potential, claim industrialists.
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‘Suspension of gas supply will dampen progress’
FCCI chief calls for restoring supplies to textile industry.
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Textile mills for continuing gas supply until March
Aptma will meet petroleum and finance ministers today.
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Market watch: Stock market still in a slumber
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 390.24 points.
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Open bid: Govt likely to invite fresh tenders for LNG supply
Ministry seeks ECC approval for award of terminal services contract to Engro.
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Consumer stocks in a bubble: report
Sector far more expensive than its regional peers.
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Tax pool: Provinces receive 43% of their share in taxes
Show surplus budget in first half as Centre transfers Rs646b.
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July-January: Oil and gas sector attracts highest FDI
Pakistan receives $523m overall in first seven months of 2013-14.
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Energy projects: EIB signs €100 million agreement with Pakistan
Keyal Khwar project finally achieves financial closure after 10 years.
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Change in govt: Investment inflows could not pick up pace
Security issues, energy woes, bad governance still drive away foreign investors.

















































