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Cement sellers irked by ‘artificial’ supply shortage’
APCMA denies claim, says increased cost of production the reason for higher price.
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Agriculture aim: Pakistan likely to miss cotton production target
Against a target of 14.1 million bales, 12.3 were cultivated during 2013-14.
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Government supports secondary debt market
SECP to ensure trade of govt bonds enter stock markets.
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Aircraft lease: ECC refuses bidder’s demand for sovereign guarantee
Committee also turns down request for tax exemption.
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Work for the govt: A search on for the chief economist
Panel conducts interviews of five out of six shortlisted candidates.
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Cross border ties: KCCI backs visa policy reform for better trade
Two Pakistani exhibitions to be organised in India next year.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 storms past new barriers
Fertiliser and textile sectors help index reach greater heights.
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Building on policy success
A trade-centric foreign policy is the best guarantee of self-supporting, sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
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'Cash in': Finance minister warns exchange rate about to 'fall'
Finance Minister assured that govt was fully committed to extend all facilities and assistance to the private sector.
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Gsp plus: Foreign investment will increase, says FCCI
GSP Plus Status to Pakistan was eminently appreciated by Faisalabad industrialists.
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Energy solution: UCH-II gas project to be completed on time
Zealcon Engineering has been awarded the UCH-II Gas development project.
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Creeping forward: Figures show shrinking trade deficit
Small gains in exports, reduction in imports help narrow trade gap.
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Crack down on urea hoarders, provinces Centre asks
Fertiliser prices go up in wake of artificial shortage of commodity.
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Hospitality industry: Hotel One focusing on neglected cities, says CEO
Management plans to gain strength in Pakistan before venturing abroad.
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Market watch: Stocks spurt to fresh high at weekend close
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 184.69 points.
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KSE recap: Leading business sectors outperform prior to year-end
Telecom sector leads the list with 75% gains during 2013.
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Visa restrictions dampen spirit of the ‘India Expo’
Several participants complain about the delay in issuing visas.
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Cash flow: Foreign reserves have risen $500m this week, says Dar
Finance minister rules out tariff increase for domestic gas consumers.
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OMCs, dealers: Increase oil margins, consultant recommends
Petroleum ministry to take matter to ECC for a final approval.
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From jewellery to clothes, Indian expo a shopper’s delight for Karachi women
The exhibition will continue till Sunday.
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Pakistan's total debt up Rs1 trillion in first 3 months of fiscal year
Total debt increased to Rs15 trillion by September, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
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Duty free access: EU approves GSP Plus status for Pakistan
90% exports to EU to be duty free under the regime; export revenue to improve by $1 billion annually.
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Exhibition: Second India Expo commences today
Representatives of 33 Indian companies arrive to display products.
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Duty relief: Economy likely to get a big boost from GSP Plus status
Textile industry to attract investment, hire more workers.
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CNG association threatens protest drives
Says complete shutdown of gas ‘unacceptable’.
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Hi-tech: A speed test to gauge mobile internet in the offing
App to help users judge networks as 3G services expected to begin.
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Market watch: Record-breaking streak continues as index hits 25,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 99.10 points.
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Take-off: Younger generation takes over Shaheen Air’s command
Founder’s sons to run company, pursue expansion policy.
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Foreign exchange reserves hit 12-year low, reveals SBP data
$2.9b left in the kitty as rupee depreciates further.
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In limbo: Iran takes back pipeline financing deal
Threat of US sanctions keeps private companies from bidding.
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Industrial units: In a surprise U-turn, govt resumes gas supply
Two days a week supply to industry, but nothing for power, CNG sectors.
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Eurozone industrial output falls sharply
Among major economies, EU powerhouse Germany fell 1.2% after downturn of 0.7%, with France off 0.3%.
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Winning streaker: JWT makes the country proud, wins Gold Agency award
“I am proud of my teams who have worked so hard this year and made sure we produce some great work,” says JWT CEO.
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Direct step: Govt plans on selling wheat directly to K-P flour millers
During the last few months, the prices of wheat increased from Rs37 per kilogramme to Rs50 per kg.
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Comparison: Local car sales post steady numbers
6.7% higher units sold in July-November compared to last year.
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Textile ministry steps in, opposes gas outages
Fears exporters will lose benefits of EU’s GSP Plus scheme.
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OGRA warns marketing companies
Says OMCs risk losing licence if found closed or overcharging.
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Market watch: Index picks up on IMF’s projection
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 94.22 points.
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China ready to finance Thar coal project: SECMC chief
Wants govt to make project a priority to secure financing.
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Power sector dues: Inter-corporate debt beginning to pile up
Debt reaches Rs216 billion, raises spectre of increased blackouts.
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Improved recoveries: Bad loans shrink with decline in interest rate
Banking industry’s NPLs drop Rs11.1 billion in July-Sept quarter.
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Gas ‘holiday’ stains govt’s business-friendly image
Industry, CNG stations and fertiliser plants feeling the strain.
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Ambitious plans: Every dollar of CSF to be recovered, says Dar
Govt to issue $2.5b international bonds, economic growth rises to 5%.
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Client privacy: With innovative banking comes the need for fresh laws
Solutions that work in wired networks may not be sufficient to address risks to application in a wireless environment.
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Greater connectivity : Demand for big data services to grow, says Intel
Company prepared to operate in dynamic market, say officials.
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Roll out: Honda Atlas Cars to double production capacity
Company outlines expansion plan on eve of 20th anniversary.
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Transit trade: Pakistan to open road, rail routes for regional states
Minister invites trade partners to use Pakistan as connecting bridge.
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Market watch: Bourse fails to keep Monday’s momentum
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 120.21 points.
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Dar expects reserves to rise by $3 billion
IDB likely to release $137m short-term and expensive loan today.
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Innovation: IBA students develop app for news watchers
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