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Tax evasion: Govt moves to make laws stricter
Draft bills to be sent to parliament for legislation before month-end.
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Implementing reforms
The government has assured IMF that no new SROs will be issued while also promising more autonomy for the SBP
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Agriculture: Government urged to provide incentives
Relief package sought for increasing yield, ensuring food security.
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Indonesia looks at establishing broader partnership
Consul General says bilateral trade can reach $2.4 billion.
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Focus on environment: Jute bags offer suitable replacement
Experts say polypropylene causing degradation.
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Tech-savvy: CAA launches software for billing
CAA's IT board developed & launched a software to maintain record & billing of all flights using Pakistani airspace
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Welcoming investors: ‘Asian investment bank to support Silk Route’
PCJCCI chief stresses its trade importance.
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Market watch: Oil and banks lead the way as index’s positive run continues
Benchmark KSE-100 index
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Capitalisation issue: IMF declares progress of four banks ‘satisfactory’
In its fourth and fifth reviews under EFF, lender says largest bank now in compliance.
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Turn away from sugar and textile, focus on technology
Time ripe for capital injection into Pakistani start-ups, says expert.
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OGRA asks LPG companies to publish prices
Directive came following ‘artificial’ increase in rates.
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ECC meeting: Govt scraps 25% regulatory duties on potato export
Decision based on predicted surplus production in coming year.
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Selection: Vadiyya Khalil appointed CCP chairperson
Khalil has previously served as a CCP member from 2010 to 2013
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Ineffectual: KCCI questions FBR’s performance
Urges FBR to publicise details of any action taken against tax evaders that were identified by FBR in 2011
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Pak-UK relations: Britain willing to work on joint ventures
Companies interested in desalination plant, use of waste in power generation.
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Ray of hope: Healthy export figures expected in December
Exporters optimistic after November shipments rise 13.2%.
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Take measures: PYMA wants economic plan
Asks govt to be proactive to help business community.
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Market watch: Backed by interest across sectors, index ends positive
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 258.76 points.
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Outlook: Don’t get complacent over oil’s freefall, LCCI tells government
Wants focus on energy issues, especially on power generation, recovery.
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Easing pressure: Oil import bill likely to fall 7.6% in current year
Lending agency puts petroleum purchases at $14.6b against target of $15.8b.
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Euro-Asia: Turkish entities show interest in Dasu project
WAPDA team visits Ankara, briefs investors about power plant.
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July-November: Current account deficit clocks in at $2.34 billion
Widens $200m during five months of ongoing fiscal year.
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Under the bailout programme: IMF issues fresh set of conditions
SBP asked to make policy rate corridor, FBR told to stop issuing SROs.
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Implications of falling oil prices
The time is ripe for the country and its businesses across major sectors to eye an expansion
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Awareness seminar: Entrepreneurship the way forward
SMEDA stresses on importance of inculcating business spirit.
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Labour unions lament risky working conditions
Say workers give up rights for more profits.
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‘Businesses should be encouraged’
Former governor addresses two-day exhibition for future plans.
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Currency woes: Russia to limit grain exports
Government says barrier is to ensure food security at home.
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Bright future: A380s to continue production, says CEO
Remarks came after an official at parent company Airbus Group suggested that the A380 would be wound down by 2018
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Airspace: CAA signs contract for radar replacements
Regulator’s revenue set to get boost with enhanced air traffic capacity.
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Market Watch: Foreigners show interest as index ends positive
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 480.47 points.
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KASB Bank: More banks show interest in due diligence
SBP says interest rate will not be cut only on the basis of oil price drop.
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Pakistan, Tajikistan discuss road, railway links
Dushanbe seeks Islamabad’s help in importing crude, its refining.
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Oil production: Markets face uncertain future as OPEC targets competitors
Gulf nations looking to drive rivals away through cost manipulation.
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Impediment: Big gap in cost and benefit delays reforms
Dr Ishrat Husain blames politicians, calls outdated rules cause of corruption.
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Airbus delivers first next-generation plane to Qatar Airways
So far, A350-900 has been a success with 778 orders already registered by the end of November
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Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves cross $15b mark
Of the reserves, $10 billion is in the State Bank of Pakistan, while the rest is in other commercial banks
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Unchecked smuggling: Tyre-makers lose market to contrabands, reluctant to invest more
Imported and smuggled tyres have greater share than local products.
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Broad money growth: ‘Favourable’ change in composition
Improvement achieved in monetary front.
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Foreign backbone: In dollars we trust
How open markets can work with foreign currency without involving central bank.
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Export earnings: GSP Plus has proved fruitful but more needs to be done
Private sector, govt admit target achieved; investment still needed.
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The burger business: Mouth-watering opportunity
Industry statistics reveal unwavering demand in local market.
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Oil price plunge: Solace for consumers, anxiety for govt
Fear lurking that foreign fund inflows, exports may slow down.
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Poverty reduction: Kalabagh dam vital for country’s survival, says LCCI
Kalabagh dam not only beneficial to Punjab but it would also be helpful in reducing poverty from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Forewarning: Reform or ‘miss the bus’, Indian opp told
Parliament stalled again by political rows, economic reforms hindered
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Aid and loan: China offers $3b to neighbours
Offer includes money for infrastructure, poverty alleviation
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Power tariff cut: Govt’s half-hearted attempt invites criticism
ICCI chief says electricity price in Pakistan highest in region
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Underground Coal Gasification: To launch its first power plant in Thar
Sindh has allotted Block-5 of Thar coal to UCG
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IFR Asia: Pakistan declared ‘Issuer of the Year’
Publication terms 2014 capital market performance ‘remarkable’
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Oil purchases: PSO fails to pay as financial crunch bites
Asks premier and ministries to release Rs100b immediately

















































