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Builders ask cement makers to cut down prices
ABAD members threaten to suspend construction across country.
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Blessed ones: Finance ministry smells favouritism in LNG import
Expresses fear the project may benefit a couple of private companies.
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Drive against gas theft remains unsatisfactory
So far, only 150 cases have been registered against criminals.
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Rain threatens wheat crop in upper Sindh
Farmers selling harvest at lower prices to avoid losses.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 sheds 0.5% as uncertainty prevails
No news regarding the revised CGT regime keeps investors worried.
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By taking on unsexy Sukkur project, Sri Lankan shows Karachi architects blueprint for a philosophy
Houses need to look out into the landscape not overwhelm it, urges C Anjalendran.
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TIP chief served $10m defamation notice
US-owned rental power company accused of $20m fraud.
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Across the border: Power minister for importing electricity from India
Pakistan may initially import up to 500 megawatts of electricity.
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Top throne: Saeed Khan appointed OGRA chairman
Potential candidates with more relevant experience ignored.
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Old school: ‘Barter sugar for urea with Iran’
One ton of sugar can buy two tons of the fertiliser: PSMA.
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Asha series: Nokia aims at simplification
Nokia recently launched the new range of affordable, colourful, single and dual SIM devices under the ASHA series.
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‘India may pull out of multi-billion dollar TAPI gas pipeline project’
Top government officials express concern in ECC meeting.
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Pakistan, US to reconsider assistance programme
Fruits of $7.5b Kerry-Lugar package remain largely invisible.
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Tax either goods or services, say builders
Industry, revenue officials meet to resolve sales tax dispute.
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FAP Terminal comes in handy
Cargo ship carrying 60,000 tons of Australian canola docks at Port Qasim.
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Market Watch: Oil stocks back in favour as investors book profits
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 106 points.
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LNG import: As Qatar seeks high price, Pakistan turns to Algeria
Matter will come up for discussion in JMC meeting beginning today.
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Monetary policy: State Bank mandates higher returns for savings accounts
Leaves the benchmark discount rate unchanged at 12%.
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Iran oil: Sanctions? We'll just turn our transponders off
Iran tells tankers to turn transponders off, obfuscate monitors as it tries to keep its sanctioned oil lines afloat.
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Saeed Ahmad Khan appointed OGRA chairman
The cabinet division had moved a summary consisting of three names for the post and Gilani had appointed Khan.
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Pakistan to tap coal riches to avert energy crisis
Pakistan's energy mix has changed in recent years from mostly hydro to thermal.
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WB offers $1.1b for power supply, agriculture
Money will also be used to rehabilitate livelihood in strife-torn areas.
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Bilateral trade: Tehran optimistic about power deal
Consul General Hassan Darvishvand hopes the accord will be signed soon.
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State owned entities: Employees get 12% shares free
12% shares of 59 State Owned Entities (SOEs) have been distributed free of cost among 236,306 employees.
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Fuel: Proposal to freeze prices turned down
The Indian government provided INR970 million in subsidy during April to December 2011 to keep prices stable.
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Record losses: Poor sanitation costs Pakistan billions
Premature mortality, health issues, cause largest share of losses.
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Giyari tragedy: PSO assists army in rescue work
PSO says it provided 40,000 litres of high-speed diesel for rescue work in Giyari sector.
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Malaysia likely to invest in coal, wind power
Upfront tariff for coal power plants may be finalised next month.
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Thar: UK-based firm to develop first coal mine
Oracle Coalfields to supply KESC 300MW initially.
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Former OGDC head likely to take over OGRA
Naeem Malik is among two other candidates in the running.
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Electricity: Govt enhances consumption limit of subsidised consumers
Subsidy may be footed by govt, or passed on to other consumers.
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Govt approves draft of TAPI gas pipeline agreement
Participating countries expected to sign accord by next month.
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Subsidies worth Rs1.4 trillion given in four years
Biggest chunk of Rs1.12 trillion swallowed by power sector.
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Market Watch: Bull run subsides as CGT amnesty nowhere in sight
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 123 points.
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Lifestyle exhibition: Pakistani companies look for foothold in India
More than 150 business-to-business meetings expected during four-day fair.
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Broadband service: Qubee, Wi-Tribe take lead in social media
Broadband service providers Qubee, Wi-Tribe lead the pack in terms of followers on social media channels.
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Pakistan may seek duty-free textile exports to India
Commerce minister of both countries hold meeting in New Delhi.
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Business: It’s not all about business
Some have felt that our stories at times seem like advertisements, but I disagree.
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Majority of farmers do not use certified seeds
Growers asked to adopt modern techniques.
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Lacuna: Reko Diq now Export Processing Zone
Balochistan CM approved a Rs1.8 billion budget for the project for next year and a revised recruitment committee.
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Energy conservation drive in full swing
Decisions taken during National Energy Conference enforced.
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Market Watch: Bulls stumble as finance ministry remains tight-lipped
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 86 points.
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MSCI index includes 10 Pakistani stocks
Inclusion to increase visibility for global investors: analyst.
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Urea import to cause a dent of $282m
Industry opposes import, says stocks are sufficient.
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TAPI project: ECC likely to give approval for signing part of the deal
Pakistan, India and Afghanistan to meet next week to finalise transit fee.
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Ministry seeks approval for $100m PPL investment in Iraq
This comes despite unclear fate of company’s investment in Yemen.
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Car sales continue to ride smooth
Honda resumes production in March after three months.
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ADB report: Low investment, power cuts adding to rich-poor gap
Structural problems to restrict growth to 3.6% against target of 4%.
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Balochistan: CM for wind power projects on rivers
Balochistan receiving only 700 megawatts (MW) of electricity against its requirement of 1400MW.
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Eu markets: Pakistan can use Turkey as base
We can serve as a bridge for Pakistani businessmen, says chairman of the Iziad Businessmen Association, Izmir.
















































