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Comment: The silence of the urban industrial elite
Why nobody in the industry is willing to speak against Ali Enterprises.
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Drive against smuggled vehicles picks up pace
Teams to target auto dealers evading taxes, customs duties.
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Zardari terms energy shortage ‘mother of all ills’
Insists country has become attractive place to do business.
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Market watch: Telecom continues to fuel upward trend
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 143 points.
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LNG import project: ECC may approve import of 1 billion cubic feet per day
Will discuss Dutch firm 4Gas’ warning about filing case in court.
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Despite floods, Pakistan faces water shortfall
Deficient storage capacity a threat to crop yields.
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Exploring new horizons: Meezan Bank eyes entry into Takaful industry
However, hits a regulatory snag with the central bank.
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US announces $80 million for Pakistan private investment initiative
PPII will spur job growth and economic development by expanding access to capital for Pakistani entrepreneurs.
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China telecom equipment makers deny threat to US security
Huawei, ZTE testify before House intelligence Committee, panel chair says vulnerabilities appear designed into gear.
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Economic liberalism: IBA dean delivers strong defence of privatisation
Husain spoke at a forum organised by KESC on the 99th anniversary of its existence.
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Pakistan, India working to dismantle trade barriers
Will sign three agreements in few weeks to strengthen ties.
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National clearing company to collect CGT under new tax regime
Tax applicable to individual investors, brokers and corporate entities.
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FBR releases quarterly review for April-June 2012
Claims growth achieved in various tax heads despite economic shocks.
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New ‘prudential statements’ introduced
Require returns be submitted every half year for risks assessment.
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FBR chief gets allowance despite low tax collection
Performance allowance is equal to 100% of basic pay.
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Market watch: Telecom bulls put the bourse on road to recovery
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 28 points.
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Khar stresses on promoting regionalism
SA Economic Summit concludes, sets agenda for SAARC summit.
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Auto industry invited to discuss import policy
Move comes after manufacturers lodged protests over import rules.
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NAB to deal with corruption in power companies
Officers involved in power theft, assisting defaulters to be targeted.
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Commercial contraction: Trade gap shrinks as exports and imports drop
Exports fell 3.3% or $134 million in the July-August period, while Imports were down almost 2% or $149 million.
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Fuel price adjustments: Petroleum ministry seeks to divert criticism
Says finance ministry fixes the rates.
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Industrialists want govt to ensure safety standards
Corrupt government officers and factory owners blamed for disaster.
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Ge pakistan: Sarim Sheikh appointed CEO
The focus of GE Pakistan is on water, energy, healthcare and transportation areas in the country.
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Growth rate of 3% is meaningless, says Haque
Experts ask Pakistan to involve all segments in boosting growth.
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Rat race heats up for WAPDA’s top seat
Several bureaucrats lobbying to take the torch from outgoing chairman.
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Govt amends capital gains tax rules
Seeks to remove last bottleneck in deducting tax on securities trading۔
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Projects being delayed: Economic decision-makers shuffle files back and forth
Cost of projects also rises as ministry blocks release of funds.
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Market watch: Investors cautious amid political uncertainty
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 65 points۔
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Ministry shrugs off responsibility for fixing petroleum price
Says prices are adjusted on basis of a formula approved by ECC ۔
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Power company targets big defaulters
FESCO launches campaign to recover outstanding Rs43m.
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New financiers: US, Japan pledge assistance for Diamer Bhasha Dam
EAD official ruled out the impression that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) had asked Pakistan to seek NOC from India.
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US, Japan pledge assistance for Diamer Bhasha Dam
Surcharge on power consumers also under consideration.
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Tethyan saga continues: Balochistan asks Centre to stay away from Reko Diq project
Rejects efforts for settlement, says province has full rights over project.
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Monthly car sales climb 4.3%
Recession-hit industry trying to tackle surging imports.
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Revamped version: Microsoft unveils Office 365
The cloud integration one the most outstanding feature of Office 365.
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Corporate results: PTCL’s consolidated earnings grow 36% over the year
However, unconsolidated profits decline 3% year-on-year2012.
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PMEX refutes LSE MD’s statements
Clarifies misconceptions over PMEX’s performance.
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Builders willing to join hands with foreigners
Annual housing needs estimated at 1.1 million units.
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Market watch: Bourse falls behind dividend-less telecom results
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 26 points.
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The crown jewels: JS Bank to buy out HSBC’s Pakistan operations
Both banks decline to disclose sale price, to announce more details in coming days.
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Pakistan urges regional peers to repeal non-tariff barriers
Experts recommend reinventing SAARC at fifth South Asia Economic Summit.
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TFCs worth Rs82b issued to rein in circular debt
PSO receives Rs70 billion, IPPs also get some money.
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Diamer Bhasha Dam: Russia wants to take up project without bidding
Deal may be finalised during Putin’s visit next month.
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Attracting investors: Zardari signs SEZ Bill 2012
"A consensus law had been passed to ensure continuity of economic and investment policy," says President Zardari.
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Fifth South Asia Economic Summit to begin today
Forum seeks to chalk out growth inclusive and sustainable policies for the region.
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Pakistan Post starts electronic money order service
Service initiated with Rs500m investment in centralised software system.
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AJK’s industrial area without water for 3 weeks
Marble industry battling for survival.
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Corporate results: DG Khan Cement profits jump twentyfold
Cement manufacturer’s profit swells from millions to billions in fiscal 2012.
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SBP slashes refinance rate for three schemes
Rate has been cut by 150 basis points, or 1.5 percentage points.
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Market watch: Bourse ends flat over mixed investor sentiment
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 14 points.

















































