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Market watch: Index witnesses a dull day
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 155.3 points.
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Outlook: Stock market to take a breather, says Arif Habib
Investment titan blames govt for market gains not translating into GDP growth.
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Deadline: Govt still hoping to get over $1.3b from spectrum auction
Four bids received, Warid did not participate.
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Gloomy: Pakistan unable to bring down total debt, says report
IMF Fiscal Monitor says gross debt to national output ratio to remain at 63.4%.
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Islamabad-Riyadh parleys: Long-term oil credit facility high on Saudi talks agenda
Joint ventures for oil, gas exploration will also come up for discussion.
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Why trade with India is in our interest
There is need to mitigate impression that India is interested in bilateral trade or it will negatively impact ties.
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World Bank expected to approve $700 million for Dasu, irrigation projects: Dar
Finance Minister says tax revenue has increased by 17% while exports have witnessed an increase of 6% this year.
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18% of US Internet users had their data stolen: survey
The survey also found 21 percent reported having email or social network accounts compromised.
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Success, at a high price
Getting international investors to invest in Pakistan on the basis of price alone is a bad strategy.
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Rice issues: Research crucial to improving per acre yield, says Khan
Engro Eximp chief executive stresses work on new seeds to increase production.
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Transition: Concrete framework required with 3G arrival
Innovative approach should be undertaken to bridge digital divide.
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Politics plays: Cracks visible in Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
With persistent US pressure, $1.5b gift seems to have buried the project.
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Believe it or not: Employment trends – PBS data that cannot be relied on
Old-fashioned calculation methods swell the ranks of employed.
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Public debt: Mixed reaction to Eurobond issue
Decision will improve liquidity, lead to overall reduction in interest rates.
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Price hike: CM approves increase in wheat price
Support price of wheat increased from Rs1,200 to Rs1,250 per 40 kilogrammes.
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Ukraine crisis: World finance chiefs fall short on growth plan
Pledge to follow up on reforms and support rescue programme.
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Expansion: E-commerce future bright in Pakistan
Kaymu.pk leading local industry, launching same portal in 26 countries.
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Muslim countries: President presses for economic cooperation
Encourages collaboration among OIC members.
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Recall: GM head knew of steering problems, document reveals
Had recalled 2.6m cars due to ignition switch defect linked to 13 deaths.
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FBR promises to make concessions
PTEA chairman highlights textile industry’s woes
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Contravention: Govt fails to convene legally-binding meeting
Delays mandatory sitting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board.
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State bank of Pakistan: Acting governor’s appointment challenged
Headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the bench asked them to file their comments by May 5.
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Aircraft lease: Fearing litigation, govt bars PIA from easing conditions
ECC approves release of $29.9m for acquiring eight airplanes.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 enters new territory
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying leads to a rise of 841 points.
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Economy watch: Govt reluctant to release below-expectations growth
Growth rate slipped below 4% in first quarter of current fiscal year.
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Giving importance : President stresses business community’s role
President expressed hope that the newly elected body would work for the promotion of business community.
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Business seminar held in Denmark
Danish ambassador expresses interest in Pakistani market.
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World Anti-Crisis Plan: Experts endorse document to mitigate global issue
Ambitious targets, strategies proposed to tackle economic and financial problems.
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TUV certificate granted to Pakistani industries
Will allow export of solar panels to European markets.
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E-banking transactions grow
During Oct-Dec 2013, substantial increase recorded in value and volume.
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Ease restrictions on used cars’ import, urges APMDA
Chairman writes letter to PM, laments meagre price cut.
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Market watch: Index maintains standing
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1.10 points.
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SECP compiles first-ever rule book for equity market
Document applicable to Lahore and Karachi stock exchanges.
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FY14: In 9 months, local car sales rev down
Sales decline month-on-month in March due to ‘New Year Model’ phenomenon.
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Star Power: Court suspends cancellation of letter of support
Order came after PPIB revoked letter and encashed $2.68m worth of guarantee.
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King of fruits: Exporters taking pre-emptive steps ahead of mango season
Hot water treatment compulsory for all exports to the European Union.
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Way clear: Afghanistan drops objection to Dasu Dam
Agreement for 870MW Suki Kinari hydropower project signed.
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World Bank assures Pakistan of support for economic, energy priorities
IFC extends support for early initiation of ILO, IFC programme, set up currency swap line.
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‘Instrument of prosperity’: PM calls for unlocking Silk Road potential
Nawaz recounts political, economic dividends of the project at Boao Forum.
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Manufacturing sector: Second MCB PMI shows growth
The PMI for the month of March stood at 65.13, a decline of 1.41 points compared with January’s PMI, which was 66.54.
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Grapevine: Cement manufacturers demand probe into speculations
Rumours of collusion meant to create panic in stock market, laments APCMA.
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Mitigating crisis: LNG import to start next year, says Dastgir
Process to develop the required infrastructure underway.
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SBP’s kitty: Forex reserves fall, data shows
Decline of 4.4% follows external debt servicing of $142 million.
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Clothing business: Luxury lawn making millions for industrialists and investors
Increasing growth leaves footprints on the domestic market.
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Market watch: Index enters unchartered territory
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 309.53 points.
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Gas handling terminal: Govt appears to be abandoning LNG retrofit project
May prefer another scheme that is seeking a lower price.
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July-March: Trade deficit at $13.9b, leaves behind IMF estimate
May dampen positive impact of $2 billion worth of Eurobonds.
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Money matters: Workers’ remittances up 11.87 per cent
Inflow from Saudi Arabia highest in nine months of FY14.
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Window opening : Some spectrum available for all telecom operators
Auction designed such that every company would have chance to survive in 3G era.
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Govt turns down Senate panel proposal seeking suspension of 3G spectrum auction
Minister of State for IT tells committee that there is no legal clause that could hamper the auction process.

















































