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Turkey asks Pakistan to go easy on rental power plant
Minister says judgment given by apex court can’t be cancelled.
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Falling out: K&N’s parts ways with Metro, Makro over price row
Frozen food of K&N’s will not be available on the supermarket chain.
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Yahoo to sell an Alibaba stake for $7.1 billion, shares rise
Alibaba to pay at least $6.3 billion cash for 20 per cent stake, talks to Temasek, others to raise equity-source.
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US stocks rebound, Facebook shares dive
In the first 45 minutes of trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48.78 points, or 0.39%, to 12,418.16.
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Turkmens close to gas deal on trans-Afghan pipeline
Turkmenistan plans to sign the sales and purchase agreement for the TAPI pipeline.
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The cost of inefficient solid waste management
Total solid waste generation in Pakistan is about 20.024 million tons a year, approximately 59,000 tons per day.
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Populist political decision and its economic impact
Petrol and minimum wage are two widely used tools.
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Spread the earth’s wealth! - part II
Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn’t commit: Eli Khamarov.
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Once buzzing with its brass business, Peetal Gali is breathing its last
Peetal Gali is a centre of making utensils and decoration pieces from brass and copper.
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Painful death: Volatile food prices bring many close to the ledge
Pakistan has one of the highest food insecurity in developing countries.
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Image consultants: PR industry - the gatekeepers of the corporate world
Obscure to the general public, almost every company is attached with the industry.
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Agribusiness: JDW Sugar aims for global competitiveness
Jahangir Tareen’s firm is obsessed with efficiency and has a reputation for being good to growers.
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KCCI president in US on official visit
Apprises citizens about investment opportunities in Pakistan.
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Next fiscal year: Govt likely to keep petroleum levy target unchanged
It will seek to collect Rs120 billion by increasing the levy.
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Teamwork: Agri-university and Nestle join hands
Both will enhance cooperation to uplift Pakistan’s agri-economy.
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Pakistani auto parts makers to take part in Dubai expo
Automechanika exhibition to host regional automotive aftermarket suppliers.
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SECP: ‘Once online forever online’
It was observed that most applicants register their companies online through eServices, but file returns physically.
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Setting the record straight: Not all dictators equal, nor all democrats incompetent
Comparing GDP growth rates across all Pakistani rulers in history reveals some surprising numbers.
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Weekly Review: KSE-100 drops below 14,000 points
Investor confidence hits a low as foreigners pull out of the market.
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Troubled sector: 300,000 units added to housing backlog every year
Formal financial industry meets 1% to 2% needs, informal sector dominates.
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Historic Facebook debut falls short of expectations
The company had priced its IPO at the top end of its target range and increased the size of the offering.
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Two-pronged approach: Belarus company proposes tractor plant
The government is seeking a location for the plant.
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US to help increase farmers’ incomes
People trained in implementing good agricultural practices.
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Chinese company sets up camp in Dera
Engineers to conduct research and estimate oil & gas reserves.
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Market watch: Bourse follows global peers downward
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index plummets 205 points.
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Flight of capital: Lotte disengages Pakistan plant expansion
Expansion was contingent on the import tariff safety net.
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Masood Sadiqui appointed OGDC managing director
Prime minister interviews three candidates before selection.
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PPL violates policy and pays Rs72m in donations, sponsorships
Auditors made observation in audit report for 2010-11.
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Islamic finance expo: Asset management companies steal the show
Islamic financial institutions set up about 35 stalls.
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Removing hurdles: Planning Commission carves way for chief economist
Hand-picked candidate Khalid Riaz likely to make the throne as PC fails to advertise post.
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Analysis: In India, muddled leadership leaves economy adrift
Congress blames unreliable allies in coalition government for blocking major reforms aimed at opening up the economy.
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Analysis: As Islamic finance grows beyond niche, banks seek mainstream clientele
While many new lending clients are agnostic to Shariah-compliances, most depositors still care about it.
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India considers wheat exports to Iran: Govt source
An Iranian trade delegation will come to India next week to discuss wheat exports.
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'Free-falling' Indian rupee hits new lows
The Indian unit fell to 54.82 against the dollar in early trade.
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Punjab flour mills: Price of 20kg flour bag increases by Rs85 in Punjab
Mill owners increase price of staple by Rs4.25 per kg on pretext of rise in cost of grain, power tariff, and diesel.
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Assurance: Govt committed to developing IT sector
Currently there are 1700 IT companies operating in Pakistan which is a symbol of customer service providers’ trust.
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Sugarcane export to Dubai suggested
Demand for sugarcane juice increasing in emirate.
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USAID, PFVA working to improve standards
Agreement to help improve standards of fruits, vegetables.
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Indian cabinet clears way for TAPI gas line
Approves transit fee for transportation through Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Market watch: Stocks close flattish, as investors deliberate strategy
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 18 points.
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Small farmers not getting wheat sacks
Say they are forced to sell crop at lower prices.
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India may lease out 50 locomotives to Pakistan
Indian Railways changes policy of only selling engines for this deal.
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Pakistan, India trade: Timeframe to abolish negative list to be decided soon
Dates for secretary level talks being finalised for visit of an Indian delegation.
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Incentives for businesses in next budget: Hafeez
Present economic policies will remain in place.
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Scraping through: 45% population living below the poverty line, reports BISP
BISP’s number is almost four times higher than Planning Commission’s 12%.
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Indian cabinet clears way for TAPI gas line
The 1,735-km (1,078-mile) pipeline is likely to be operational by 2016 with royalties for Afghanistan, Pakistan.
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You're hired! Islamic finance seeks own Apprentice
Dome Advisory is launching a nationwide search for talented students in UK who can come up with a business plan.
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Inter-governmental meeting on CASA-1000 commences in Dubai
Pakistan assures full commitment to energy import project.
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Market Watch: Bulls call it quits, as fresh concerns crop up
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 233 points.
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Competent candidates ignored in OGRA chief selection: notes SC
Court sent notices and sought explanation from petroleum ministry.

















































