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Gas supply: Indian demand for higher price scuttles LNG deal
Delhi seeks $21 per mmbtu, higher than regional average of $16.
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Policy conditions: After loan approval, World Bank sets forth conditions
Govt to cut power subsidies by Rs265 billion, according to WB documents.
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Dar authorises Jalil Abbas Jilani to sign development policy credit
Jilani has been authorised in order to save time as finance minister is accompanying PM on his UK tour.
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World Bank approves $12 billion, five-year loan for Pakistan: Ishaq Dar
The loan will carry a 2% interest rate.
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Discretionary spending: Hearing of govt review petition set for May 6
Supreme Court's December ruling curtailed the govt's discretionary powers, which are often used in May and June.
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Conference: PAJCCI arranges forum to discuss future
Goal to improve bilateral relations between Pakistan, Afghanistan.
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Energy matters: Pakistan, Turkey to collaborate in power sector
Delegation to learn from Turkish experience, attract investors.
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HUBCO to be at full capacity by September 2015: CEO
Mansoor says repair and maintenance work would increase productivity.
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Budget matters: Corporates expect government to bolster efforts to broaden tax net
Say uniform tax rate and reduced burden will bring desired results.
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Bilateral ties: China promises energy support, says Weidong
Country’s ambassador stresses working mutually on projects.
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Filling vacuum: Telenor to bring online payment gateway this year
Consumers will be able to pay online for a range of products.
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Economic cooperation: Integration necessary for trade, says ICCI president
President ICCI stressed the need for bringing other sectors under the tax net despite increasing the tax ratio.
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Niche product: Pakistan important market for Ulysse Nardin, CEO
Hoffman says sophisticated clientele wants luxury timepieces, future lies in Asia.
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Property dealing: Real estate investments promise high returns
Despite slump, trade with India will boost sector.
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Rationalisation: Reduced tariffs likely on vehicle import
FBR may introduce new tariff slab for consumers desiring to switch from bikes to smaller cars.
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World Bank approves 3 loans for Pakistan worth $1.125 bn
$600 million approved for energy sector reforms along with $400 million for macroeconomic reforms.
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Oil prices slashed by up to Rs4.51
Revised prices expected to have significant impact on agricultural sector.
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Pakistan must move towards demand-driven export
Textile industry advised to take full advantage of GSP Plus.
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Islamic banking: Central bank frames long-term policy
Aims to take share of Islamic financial system to 20% in five years.
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Corporate results: HUBCO profit down 22% in third quarter
Decline occurs due to expenditure on boilers, says analyst.
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Minister confirms restructuring SRO regimes
Urges focus from revenue generation to growth.
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Partnership: DG Khan Cement interested in acquiring Lafarge
If merger takes place, former would become second largest cement producer.
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Market watch: Index rises from its slumber
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 476.39 points.
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Country to receive first LNG consignment by March 2015
LNG import agreement signed between SSGC, Engro.
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Power distribution: Pakistan signs $167.2m loan with ADB
Programme aimed at reducing technical losses by improving obsolete infrastructure.
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FBR fails to achieve April’s target, lets down Dar again
Collects Rs163b missing even the downward revised target of Rs196.3b.
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Overseas assets: Sale of PIA hotels likely to rake in $700 million
Hotels in New York and Paris could be sold by January 2015.
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Building trust: Facebook adds incognito login
People will now be able to use applications anonymously at Facebook.
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Pakistan retained on US intellectual property rights 'priority watch list'
Report says there have not been significant improvements in Pakistan's overall intellectual property rights protection
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Some relief: Petroleum prices slashed by Rs4.51
The price of petrol has been reduced by meager Rs0.34 per litre.
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Excess: Sugar mill association demands export subsidy
PSMA has asked for a $40 per ton subsidy for the export of half a million surplus sugar stock.
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Court summons bank officers in Rs500m scam
Likely to indict senior management of Trust Investment Bank in today’s hearing.
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Corporate results: Pakistan State Oil’s profit soars 107%
Higher other income supports profit growth.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer’s income declines 7% YoY
Company announces EPS of Rs3.58, fall attributed to higher costs.
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Corporate results: After worst ever year, PIA cuts losses by 77%
National flag carrier improves performance in 1QCY14.
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Market watch: Index continues downward move
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 255 points.
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3G, 4G licence: Zong to pay full amount in one tranche
Company to clear $516m in one go, confirms CEO.
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Telenor likely to launch 3G service in 2 weeks
Company testing on trial basis in selected areas .
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Budget 2014-15: Govt increases proposed development allocation
Suggests boosting amount to Rs525b from Rs506b.
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Government borrowing: Domestic debt reaches a staggering Rs10.8t
Now equals 42% of GDP, SBP data shows.
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Gas import: China abandons IP project, eyes TAPI pipeline
Beijing plans to build gas pipeline from Gwadar to its territory.
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Tyre problems
Influx of smuggled tyres are so great that industry is unable to sustain a level of sales that would turn a profit.
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British economy grows 0.8% in first quarter
Output increased in three of the four main industrial groupings according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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Possible relief: OGRA proposes significant cut in oil prices
New prices to come into effect after PM’s approval.
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Anticipated move: Wathra appointed State Bank governor
Incoming SBP chief has favoured finance ministry’s role in running central bank’s affairs.
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Under new management: KFC re-launches flagship store in Karachi
Two new stores are going to open soon, one in Federal B Area in Karachi, another on the Islamabad to Lahore Motorway.
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Track record: EIB’s continued support to Pakistan
European bank has provided around €223.6 million for 5 energy projects.
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Green technology the next big thing
Hydroelectric reactor could solve industries’ power woes.
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Corporate results: OGDC announces 20% growth in profit
Earns Rs90.9b, declares cash dividend of Rs2.25 per share.
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Tyre industry: Smuggling on the rise, laments industry
Accounts for 32% of sales, a serious blow to local producers.















































