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Strengthening industry: Non-life insurance firms to increase paid-up capital
SECP says it will be ‘appropriate’ for minimum amount to be Rs500m.
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Growth of Islamic banking and finance in Pakistan
Country ranks nine Preview Changesin development of Islamic financial services industry.
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Man-made mistakes: How free trade is devastating Pakistan’s polyester industry
Policymakers have failed to pay attention to country’s textile sector.
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New attraction in town: In midst of violence, people show appetite for entertainment
One-and-a-half-year old Dolphin Show attracts decent crowd.
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Energy crisis: ‘Lack of power biggest threat to Pakistan’
Experts, politicians vow to use all means necessary to overcome the crisis.
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SBI initiative: Fund created to encourage investment
SEDF will provide legal, institutional mechanism for value addition in agriculture, livestock, dairy and fisheries.
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Cement industry: Manufacturers submit proposals ahead of budget
Collection of sales tax on the basis of a single MRP across the country is anomalous.
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Tangy boost: Citrus production improves as new investors jump in
Processing plants meeting international standards, looking to increase exports.
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On a holiday: China’s manufacturing growth slows to 8-month low
PMI falls to 50.2 for third straight drop since November 2013.
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Next fiscal year: Budget deficit target likely to be tamped down
Govt seeks to reduce budget gap by withdrawing tax exemptions.
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Investor challenges Bhoja Air over sale of assets
Amid inquiry, Bosal claims aircraft was sold without paying off CAA liabilities.
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Petition against interest payments poses risk: Report
Govt plans to float $500m Eurobond in global market this month.
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Weekly review: Bearish spell comes to an end as KSE-100 rises 180 points
Index jumped sharply on Friday following PSO’s earnings announcement.
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Brighto Paints celebrates
Company celebrates 40-year anniversary.
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Pakistan among top three contributors in NEPA, Microsoft
Microsoft official foresees revenue growth in Pakistan.
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Corporate results: PSO’s after-tax profit grows 150% in six months
Company declares Rs4 per share dividend, 10% bonus shares.
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Market watch: Stocks bounce back after renewed foreign interest
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 304.35 points.
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Huawei anticipates arrival of 3G to unlock further growth
Company believes smartphone market has not matured yet.
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Oil, gas firms win eight more exploration licences
Will make minimum investment of $60.73 million in awarded blocks.
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GDP increases 5%, shows SBP’s first quarterly report
Industry and services lead growth, agriculture performs below target.
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Capacity tax: FBR increases tax burden on beverage industry
Tax rates go up 60-70%, bottlers may knock court’s door.
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Energy import: LNG terminal case referred to prime minister
Law secretary claims ECC overstepping jurisdiction.
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Petrol price slashed by Rs2.73 for March
Prices of HSD have been maintained at Rs116.75, HOBC at Rs141.23, kerosene at Rs106.76, LDO at Rs100.22 per litre.
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India clocks 4.7% growth in Oct-Dec quarter
It was India's fifth straight quarter of below 5% expansion.
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Asian business: Chinese delegation visits ICCI office
Pakistan and China have huge potential to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, says Hongkai.
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Trade ties: Argentina asks businessmen to diversify exports
The diplomat asked businessmen to diversify exports and go beyond traditional export goods.
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LPG prices likely to go up
Increase to come in wake of higher Saudi Aramco contract price.
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Turkish Airlines making waves – in and outside Pakistan
CEO says company desires further increase in frequency.
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Financials: HBL manages to maintain steady profit
Improvement in NPL helps support earnings.
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Policy: SECP unveils insurance reform roadmap
Report contains framework for future policy changes.
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Market watch : Fall continues for the stock exchange
Benchmark KSE-100 index down 21.57 points.
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US opposes gas import to keep Pakistan ‘weak’
Ex-secretary fears Washington will again abandon support for TAPI project.
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Resurgence: Maker of Spectra, Santro making a cautious comeback
Dewan Farooque Motors restarts dormant factories, announces profit.
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T-bills: Government raises record Rs449b through PIBs
Intent is to re-profile domestic debt to longer terms, says analyst.
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Nowhere near completion: Vital energy projects to take more than nine years
Lack of resources, capacity constraints slow down 143 schemes costing Rs1.8t.
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Fuel prices change to be implemented from March 1
Price of petrol to go down by Rs2.72.
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Pak-India trade normalisation: Dar stresses on non-discriminatory market access
Finance minister says that it should be ensured that all the concessions are on reciprocal basis.
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New york conference: PC chairman meets top global investors
The conference was hosted by Elixir Securities – a brokerage house – in partnership with Credit Suisse.
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Stronger half: WIBCON 2014 celebrates women’s leadership role
Conference aimed to inspire upcoming drivers of change.
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Corporate results: Indus Motor revs up earnings
Announces earnings per share of Rs17.20 for 1HFY14.
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Corporate results: Lucky Cement’s profit rises 20% in first half
Revenues swell in wake of higher cement prices, weak rupee.
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Market watch: Index’s slide continues amid fear of foreign selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 59.11 points.
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Agriculture: Sindh expects exhibition to attract Rs2b business
Livestock, dairy, fisheries and poultry fair to start on March 1.
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Trial: Mobile phone operators to test 3G, 4G services
PTA grants free trial licence to prepare ahead of spectrum auction.
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Microfinance industry: Savings and savers go up, PMN data shows
Tameer Microfinance Bank CEO satisfied with growth rate.
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Fizzling revenue: Capacity tax could be increased further
Industry players and government to enter new agreement.
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Duty-free purchases: Ban on gold import to stay for one more month
Govt yet to come up with mechanism to curb smuggling.
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Tackling energy crisis: Nawaz inaugurates Tarbela-IV project
The project would add 1,410 MW of cheap hydel electricity into the national grid and will be completed in 3.5 years.
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Zuckerberg promises Facebook won’t ruin WhatsApp
Entreprenuer’s aim is to keep Facebook and WhatsApp’s policies different and maintain the original services.
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State sell-off: Legislators, trade unions oppose privatisation
Speakers criticise past privatisations, question logic of further sales.

















































