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ADB urges Pakistan to mobilise domestic resources for Bhasha Dam
Agency can lend only $1 billion to any country for the development projects. ADB extends assistance for rehabilitation
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Unaware: ‘Lack of knowledge bringing down productivity’
Farmers’ unawareness on the use of balanced fertilisers is rendering the soil infertile
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State-of-the-art: MoIT working on system for crop estimation
Technology to be user-friendly, help with productivity.
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Market watch: Lethargic index goes up an inch
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 25.24 points.
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Opportunity beckons: Eying to tap the Russian fruit, vegetable market
Pakistani delegation heading to World Food Moscow exhibition.
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Value-added products: Poultry industry faces hurdles, but expansion plans go on
Processed chicken comprises only 1% of the market, says K&N’s CEO.
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In demand: 3G user base expanding, market surges forward
Telenor planning to cover 32 cities by year-end.
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2MFY15: FDI drops 37%, clocks in at $87.1 million
SBP data shows pharmaceuticals experienced the highest net outflow .
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Gas exploration: PPL announces second hydrocarbon find
Discovery takes place in Hala block, follows the one in Gambat South .
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Energy solutions: LNG import a game changer, to save $2.5b in oil imports
Minister says gas will be cheaper than petrol, promises tax relief.
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Microsoft to buy Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 bn
The founders of Mojang, the main beneficiaries of the deal, also announced their departure from the company.
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YouTube to go offline in India on Android phones
The feature will be available through the YouTube app on Google's new $105-Android One smartphones
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Apple sees record demand for new iPhones
Apple may see shortages and long lines at its retail stores when sales begin on Friday
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Year end: BoK shows increased revenue in six-month review
At closing on June 30, the bank’s paid-up capital stood at Rs10 billion. Paid capital is funded by shareholders.
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Founder Institute’s initiative: Bringing Silicon Valley to Karachi
Young professionals, graduates to be trained by experienced startup CEOs.
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Change in business organisation and employment patterns - II
Capacity-building, access to financial services, branding key to improvement.
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Buyer preference: 1.8L engines may win a race but 1.3L ones remain ahead
Toyota and Honda compete over top-of-the-line vehicle.
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Business stories: The rise and fall of the Chenab Group
How the leading textile-based conglomerate lost out
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Competitiveness: Economic turnaround: where India took the lead
Growth rate of Pakistan’s exports pale in comparison to neighbours.
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Transaction tax European consensus over watered-down ‘Tobin’ tax
In 2013, the Commission floated a 0.1% levy on stock and bond trades and 0.01% on the more complex derivatives.
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China: Output growth plunges to lowest in five years
Easy monetary policy suggested to stop deceleration.
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Thorny ties: Research bodies back Pakistan-India trade
Report by Woodrow Wilson International Centre suggests how both countries can prosper via cooperation.
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Market capture: Consumers flock towards new iPhone
Orders trump predecessor’s records, says Apple.
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Looking for solutions: Floods affect cotton prices, send industry spinning
Local market distressed over Punjab’s submersion in water.
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‘Aalishan Pakistan’: Exhibitors face police reporting issue
Visa problems in India pose biggest challenge.
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Weekly review: Market continues its upward drive
Institutional and foreign buying results in the KSE-100 climbing 531 points.
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Mounting dues: IPPs send out SOS as receivables hit Rs230b mark
Power producers ask Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to help save them from collapse.
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Workshop: Research emphasised to improve crop yield
Scientists urged to meet growing population needs.
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Agro-research: WPEP focusing on innovation
Progressive farmers of the country should be prepared for exchange of new knowledge, said PARC Chairman
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Expo 2014: Health Asia to start next week
More than 35,000 visitors are expected to visit the event during the three days.
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FCCI stresses on Punjab’s development
Comprehensive and organised efforts needed, says President Rashid.
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Wooing investors: BoI plans conference to attact investment
Over 300 delegates from different countries likely to attend.
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First-ever visit: Danish businessmen to fish for trade avenues
Ambassador, industry players discuss business potential.
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Market watch: Index powers past the 30,000-point barrier
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 186.52 points.
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Corporate results: NetSol posts loss of Rs618 million
Increase in cost of sales dents earnings in FY14.
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Corporate results: Gillette Pak’s profits shaved 79.6%
Company’s EPS falls from Rs13 to Rs3 in FY14.
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Natural calamities: Oil shortage feared as floods hit infrastructure
Oil marketing companies fail to build storages to cope with scarcity.
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High-profile visit: ADB president set to arrive, govt gears up
Discussions lined up for lending agency chief to implement loan portfolio.
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Govt approves Rs33b emergency plan for polio eradication
128 megawatts Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project in K-P at a rationalised cost of Rs27.8 billion also approved.
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LNG allocation approved for troubled CNG sector
ECC decides in principle to supply LNG to filling stations on brink of tottering.
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Crop sowing: Lower-than-expected water shortage likely in Rabi season
Heavy showers take water to higher levels in major reservoirs.
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Poor governance reason for resentment, says report
Institute for Policy Reforms stresses on efficient administration.
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Week-on-week: Forex reserves drop 0.3%
During the week, the SBP made payments of $61 million on account of external debt.
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Housing sector: HBFC receives Rs11 billion equity injection
Managing director says development would help increase company’s footprint in mortgage market.
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Financial woes: Trade deficit increases 28% in July and August
Further worsening expected in coming months.
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Car sales rev up after July’s speed breaker
Up 76% in August, stand at 12,258 units.
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Industry shocked over LNG allocation for CNG stations
Asks how government can keep CNG cheaper than petrol.
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Power tariff: Govt misses IMF deadline, loan tranche in jeopardy
International lender had asked Pakistan to implement the increase by Thursday.
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Market watch: Backed by institutional buying, index jumps over 29,800
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 167.06 points.
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Export awards: FPCCI invites applications
The contestants for the awards will be selected for nine different categories.

















































