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Auction analysis: Opening act done … the real game starts now
Transparency of process hailed, CMOs pleased with overall result.
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Nawaz approves acquisition of five Boeing 777 aircrafts for PIA
The government will not interfere in the privatisation of PIA, says PM.
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Import of raw materials: Government mulls withdrawal of concessionary rates
If approved, the move may result in significant hike in prices of all products.
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Railways: ‘Use own resources to raise revenue’
The chairman expressed his displeasure for including low priority projects in the proposals.
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Corporate results: MCB posts Rs5.51b profit
Registered a growth of 17% over the corresponding period of last year.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer’s profit slips
January-March earnings decline 90% YoY.
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Corporate results: Jubilee Life Insurance records impressive earnings
EPS increase to Rs2.8 from Rs1.77.
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Corporate results: PTCL profit rises 31% in first quarter
Earnings increase on back of growth in broadband business.
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Fatima Fertilizer mops up dollars for investment in US plant
To be set in Indiana, expected to start production in 2018.
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Market watch: Index moves past 29,000 again
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 313.07 points.
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OGDC: Privatisation Commission picks financial adviser for $1b share float
Also approves advisers for selling PPL and UBL stakes.
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A little relief: NEPRA reduces tariff by Rs1 per unit
Cites dollar’s fall against rupee for power price revision.
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Anxious wait: Judgement day for the spectrum auction
Pakistan’s cellular subscribers keenly await 3G, 4G rollout.
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Central bank: Acting governor not bothered by govt involvement
Autonomy required under SBP Act of 1956, also desired by IMF.
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Voice-enabled ATMs for the visually impaired
Service requires the user to insert an audio jack into the ATM to listen to the voiceover for each action.
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Study: Pakistan cannot benefit from trade liberalisation
Para-tariffs and non-tariff barriers restrict market access to India.
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Fruit exporters ask govt for strict monitoring
PFVA makes protocol for mango export to the EU.
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Future plans: ‘Tap into organic food market’
She called for expediting steps to address the issues in a bid to flourish the sector.
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Old allies: Envoy highlights Turkish interest in Pakistan
17-member delegation visits country as part of study tour.
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Change: ‘TDAP to be rolled into a corporate-like entity’
The institution would be revamped to ensure that no one dares to flout the rules.
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Drug regulator’s initiative ‘to increase transparency’
Pharma Bureau welcomes move, hopes mechanism will be adopted uniformly.
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Delay in IP pipeline: PM Nawaz to try and win concessions in Tehran talks
Pakistan and Iran to also sign 3,000MW power supply deal.
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PIA issue: PM’s aide resisting Privatisation Commission’s role
Matter unresolved despite premier’s intervention.
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Profiteers have 3 days to cut potato prices, warns government
If rates do not come down, duty-free import will be allowed.
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Market watch: Index touches lowest point of April
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 191.16 points.
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Back to the old tax code
We must beg the question: what reason do we have to believe that the old sales tax will solve the problem?
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Pak-China friendship is 'sweeter than the sweetest honey': Nawaz
He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of 2 gas turbines of 243MW each in Guddu.
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Analysis: Why FBR’s taxpayer database is less useful than it looks
There is a difference between paying taxes and filing tax returns.
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Enforcing IPR laws – a not– so–simple a task
Smuggling and poor regulatory framework holding back such efforts.
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Challenges: In quest for solutions to feed growing population
Latest technology, better management will avert threat of food insecurity.
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Gas needs: Better to tap reserves instead of import
Engro Fertilizers chief says imported LNG will inflate cost of urea production .
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State-owned enterprises: Downsizing, rightsizing and upsizing – what to choose?
Govt must begin sweeping changes in governance, management of PIA.
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Trend: Plastic cards market appears to have saturated
Number of credit cards decrease 11.4% QoQ in Oct-Dec last year.
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Pakistan to auction 3G and 4G licenses simultaneously
PTA chairperson says 3G and 4G spectrum auctions are necessary for economic growth.
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Pakistan plans huge desert solar park to fight energy crisis
Punjab govt spends $5 million to establish 1,000 megawatts solar power park in Bahawalpur district.
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Auto-important: Ukraine sanctions aside, US carmakers eye Russia
Market too huge and important to ignore, say experts.
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Flying business: USTDA team to visit Pakistan
US envoy expressed satisfaction over steps taken towards revival of PIA and modernisation of airports in Pakistan.
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The Nishat Hotel starts operations in Lahore
Personalised service hallmark of boutique hotel.
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New market: Ex-Apple chief plans mobile phone for India
Sculley plans to exploit largely untapped market.
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U-turn: PM constitutes committee to resolve industry issues
APTMA drastically changes stance after just 34 days.
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Power plant investors: Get licence in 10 days, states NEPRA
Regulator chairman urges private sector to avail opportunity, enjoy profits.
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Nearing deals: Petroleum ministry weighs LNG import options
Delegation will soon leave for Qatar to negotiate gas price.
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Weekly review: Market takes a breather as KSE-100 declines 179 points
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying were highlights of the week.
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All available spectrum to be auctioned simultaneously through SMRA: PTA chairman
All companies participating in the auction asked to ensure availability of 3G services at the auction.
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Official meeting: IFC team visits State Life Insurance Corporation
Deliberations were made to explore alternative investment sources for Pakistan’s private power industry.
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Change: Bokhari resigns as UBL president
UBL Fund Managers during Bokhari's tenure also grew into the largest private asset management company in Pakistan.
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Voice: ‘Consolidate provincial tax collection under one ministry’
OICCI suggests restructuring taxation measures.
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9MFY14: Indus Motor records impressive profits
Earnings per share clock at Rs29.52.
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Market watch: Index slips down by oil and banks
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 280.41 points.
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Trade: MoC signed to enhance fruit exports
Silk Route can take Pakistani products to Russian and European markets.

















































