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Corporate results: KESC posts Rs1.7 billion profit
Earnings fall because of lesser deferred tax benefit.
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Corporate results: Engro Corp turns in stellar performance
Fertiliser business gives boost to the conglomerate’s profit.
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Market watch: Stock market treads with caution as IMF talks continue
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 76 points.
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Hospitality industry: Avari Hotels set to expand
Company management highlights growth strategy in saturated market.
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Selected CNG stations: Punjab seeks exemption from gas holidays
Says these outlets cater to needs of passenger buses.
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Ease of doing business: Pakistan’s ranking slips to 110th place
Country performs poorly on eight out of ten indicators.
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Britain aims to become Islamic finance hub with new index on London Stock Exchange
UK premier David Cameron says London to stand alongside Dubai, Kuala Lumpur as one of the capitals of Islamic Finance.
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$6.7 billion programme: Pakistan seeks concessions from IMF
Lowering of reserves targets and increase in loan amount sought.
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Expansion: General Tyre to set up plant in north
GT produces passenger car tyre, light truck tyre, truck / bus tyre, tractor tyre, rickshaw tyre and motorcycle tyres.
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In the neighbourhood: FCCI chief urges increased export to regional countries
Says trade survival depends on regional diversification.
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UAF VC: Experts stress on modified crops to beat hunger
Agricultural scientists aim to ensure food security.
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Corporate results: Nishat Power makes modest profit growth
Announces cash dividend of Re1 per share.
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Corporate results: Maple Leaf’s earnings grow 45% in July-Sept
Profit rises to Rs556 million from previous year’s Rs384 million.
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Corporate results: Lotte posts first quarterly profit in 15 months
Net profit for nine months stands at Rs112 million.
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Corporate results: Fatima Fertilizer grows a stunning 72%
Increase in off-takes fuels upsurge in profits.
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Corporate results: Bank Alfalah records Rs3.3 billion profit
Earnings edge down on low interest income, high cost.
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Corporate results: Pakistan State Oil profits trump expectations
Despite increase in income, the company decides against dividend.
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Market watch: Index cautious at start of new week ahead of IMF review
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 32 points.
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Nine-month results: Profit of EFU Life Assurance shrinks by one-fourth
Earnings of EFU’s non-life insurance arm down by 49%.
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Disinterest: LNG services tender draws poor response
Only two domestic investors bid for providing import services.
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Timetable: Govt clears high cost Jamshoro power project
ADB to consider $900m loan for the project tomorrow.
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Impact of tariff hikes varies for small, big companies
Association appears to have settled differences for the time being.
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Looking ahead: What FY14 will be like
Cement sector prepares to face new challenges.
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Manufacturers asked to search for new markets to stay competitive
Exports have been on a continuous decline for the last 15 months.
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Heady days: Cement industry enjoying boom for three years
Performance improves on the back of lower coal rates, high cement prices .
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A lack of brainpower
The government should have known how much time it had before they would need the first tranche.
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Shortage of gas
The crises in the energy sector are all interconnected and there is no ‘single button’ solution.
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Trade visit: PM’s visit to pave way for trade incentive: FCCI chief
Trade chamber optimistic about result of Nawaz Sharif’s US trip.
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Food industry: Legislation on halal products’ certification, standardisation stressed
Thai delegation visits Pakistan to promote halal food policies.
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Back in the game: Packages Limited in the black
Packaging giant earns Rs1 billion in Jan-Sept period.
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Cross-border relations: ICCI forum to organise Entrepreneurs Summit
Neighbours to explore economic potential.
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Weekly review: Market breaks bearish spell as earnings season kicks in
Significant foreign investment leads to an increase of 3.9% in index.
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Overdue rights: Polish firms still unpaid for tight gas supply
OGRA expected to announce tight gas price soon to resolve the issue.
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India traders 'cheating consumers' with onion prices: Minister
Price on onions have inflated to as much as INR100 per kilogramme, which has created immense public outcry.
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Exporters pinning hopes on GSP Plus
Plan to double textile exports in the next four years.
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Becoming sophisticated: Branchless banking accounts grow 10%
SBP says industry likely to be competitive with entry of new players.
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Govt appeares to be bowing to pressure from traders once again
Considers withdrawing the condition of filing wealth statement.
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Corporate results: Engro Fert breathes sigh of relief as both plants online
Gas availability allows company to reverse losses.
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Corporate results: FFBL profit up despite gas curtailment woes
Company sees rise in profits despite slowdown in last quarter.
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Corporate results: OGDC profit jumps 31% to Rs33.5 billion
Higher production and petroleum prices give a boost to earnings.
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Corporate results: Banking sector posts mixed results
HBL increases profits as NBP sees income fall.
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Market watch: Stock market volatile on last trading day
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 84.74 points.
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PTA reviews progress on blocking unverified SIMs
Operators say they will continue to check identity theft.
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Undelivered tax notices: NADRA takes FBR to task, rejects claim of fake addresses
Authority chairman meets FBR chief to seek data of tax evaders.
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Trade preferences: Germany backs Pakistan’s bid for EU GSP Plus status
90-member team leaving to attend Pakistan Day conference in Berlin and Munich.
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Business conference: Germany to host Pakistan-focused moot
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and State Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar will lead the delegation.
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The other half: Women farmers ‘can help boost yields’
UAF seminar stresses use of modern farming techniques for rich dividends.
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New entrant: Jotun Pakistan–a new competitor
Norway-based company sets up wet paint producing plant in Lahore.
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Corporate results: MCB posts growth despite shrinking spreads
The bank announces a dividend of Rs3.5 per share.
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Corporate results: UBL posts lower profit as interest income falls
Bank earns Rs12.93b, declares third interim cash dividend.