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Central bank: Forex reserves rise $5.6 million
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $5.6 million to $3.1 billion during the week.
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Foreign assistance: Govt receives only 26% of projected funds in first half
Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.
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Violation: KSE probes staff access to trading data
Senior officials accused of using sensitive data for financial gains.
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Financial relations: Pakistan, India to open bank branches soon
Much-awaited banking links between the countries will give a boost to trade and commerce.
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FDI: Movenpick to invest $30m in Pakistan
Company will completely renovate the hotel over the next few years.
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Avoiding project bidding: Power ministry seeks advice on direct award of contracts
Step taken to meet pressing investment needs for mega energy projects.
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Market watch: Bourse back on bull track
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 111 points.
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Appointing the State Bank governor
Next governor needs to be an economist, not financial wizard, to lead SBP, furnish pertinent advice on macroeconomics.
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Dubai Islamic bank willing to help Pakistan float sukuk bonds
DIB CEO expresses interest disinvestment process of public sector entities in Pakistan, promote Islamic banking.
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Grey traffic: MoIT wants to up the battle against VoIP, VPNs
Suspected IP addresses should be identified through IPDRs and radius information, and blocked by service provider.
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Troubled waters: Court inquires if deep sea port project is eco-friendly
Judges direct KPT’s lawyer to file required information by February 25.
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Business venture: Emirati project head looks to Pakistani investors
Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.
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Increasing trade: SAARC Chamber for reviving one-year visa exemption
VPs asked to push governments for restoration of the facility.
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Bottlenecks: RTO steps up efforts to clear refund claims
Will share information with exporters about blacklisted suppliers.
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SBP enhances limits on financing for crops, orchards
Revised ceilings likely to facilitate farmers in getting adequate loans.
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Hi-tech: Nanotechnology Foundation to be established soon
Ministry was planning to set up a centralised national research facility for developing nanotechnologies and products.
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Lease of fuel storages to PSO requires huge investment
Company, power ministry to decide on modalities, capital injection.
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Overview: Looking back at two years of Pak-Business Express
Future of such ventures hinges on success of Business Express.
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Budgetary support: Govt borrowing from SBP reaches Rs725.5 billion
Data shows gradual shift towards commercial banks to meet expenditures.
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Divestment: Govt to seek CCI’s nod for Lakhra plant privatisation
Calls meeting on Monday to discuss sale of 150MW power project.
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Catching up: PTA likely to put 4G spectrum on sale
Telecom regulator expected likely to make recommendations for approval.
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Business trip to Iran 'not helpful', Kerry tells France
US Secretary of State John Kerry displeased with the French business delegation's visit to Iran.
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Trade: Britain sees fresh wave of investment in Pakistan
New British envoy meets key officials to boost trade ties.
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IP pipeline: Govt cannot undertake project as sanctions loom
Will wait for normalisation of relations between Tehran and Washington.
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SECP to resolve outstanding insurance premium issue
Change in rules to balance interests of policyholders, insurers.
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Market Watch: Stocks dip, taking cue from global markets
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 194 points.
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Due process: PAC questions privatisation without a policy
PC does not have the capacity to carry out such an exercise, says secretary.
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PIA privatisation: Govt to miss December deadline, says Zubair
Will also not be able to bag Rs150b in privatisation proceeds by June.
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Tackling corruption: Pakistan Railways recovers land worth billions
Pakistan Railways has recovered 407 acres of land worth billions of rupees from land grabbers.
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Innovation: Programme to enhance maize output
Under the innovation project, public and private partners will get support in evaluation of climate-resilient maize.
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Good foundations: Cement industry shows modest growth
Exports to India and Afghanistan face bottlenecks.
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Budget proposals: All chambers of commerce make united front
To prepare and present budget to govt for consideration.
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Don’t privatise the state, please
In poor countries like Pakistan, some entities have as much social value as the armed forces, security agencies.
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Booting programme: Gates steps down as Microsoft chairman, Nadella named new CEO
Gates "will devote more time to the company" in his new role as "founder and technology advisory".
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‘Kia scene hai’ isn’t just a phrase anymore
KiaSceneHai.pk revolves around keeping people updated with the latest happening in their city.
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Moving on: Govt sets deadline for Steel Mills sell-off
Policy statement reveals plans to sell 26% shares within a year.
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Standard chartered: Bank appoints Khalid Elgibaly as CEO
He replaces Mohsin Ali Nathani, who will become CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in the UAE.
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Earnings: Engro Polymer announces whopping profit
Earnings per share jumps to Rs1.07 for CY13.
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PTCL records 97% increase in profits
LDI business spurs earnings.
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Internal control: SECP issues draft Unit Linked Products Rules
Primary focus of these rules has been on addressing the investment governance process of the unit-linked funds.
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Switch to coal from oil taking too long: IPPs
Delay in finalising policy holding investors back, hurting energy sector .
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Clothing business: Pakistan and India aim to stitch new ties
Exhibitors excited over ‘Made in Pakistan Expo’ in Mumbai.
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Ministry slaps ban on export of precious stones
Customs seizes large quantity of stones at airport.
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CPI: Monthly inflation slows down
Analysts sceptical of PBS’s calculation method.
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Market watch: Index continues strong after resumption
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 161 points.
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Power tariff: Only ‘low-income’ consumers to enjoy subsidy
Govt decides to pass full impact of price revision on to consumers.
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87% of Pakistani households own cellphones, only 6.8% have internet connection: survey
17.4% of urban homes have internet access compared to 1.3% of rural homes: PDHS.
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Privatisation tsar embarks on quest to revive economy
Mohammad Zubair was on cruise dinner with PM Nawaz Sharif in Thailand when he was offered the hardest job of his life
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Capitalising on: GSP Plus – for three or ten years
Govt and private sector both have to shoulder their responsibilities.
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Exchange goods, not contempt
Establish Peace Market at Wagah border to attract businessmen.

















































