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PIA’s apex union asks govt to appoint apolitical head
Also requests revision and revival of the 1993 open skies policy.
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Weakening yen boosts profits in auto sector
Assemblers find it cheaper to buy car parts from abroad, lowering costs.
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Businesses say energy must be top priority
Hope new government will take bold steps to tackle energy crisis.
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Centre, Sindh spar over control of oil and gas blocks
Former argues it enjoys rights over exploration blocks awarded before 18th Amendment.
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Planning Commission may review gas allocation to fertiliser sector
Officials say there is no justification for circumventing gas allocation policy.
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Market watch: KSE on a rollercoaster ride as election fever ends
Despite volatility, benchmark KSE-100 index adds 92 points .
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Election bolsters bull market case for Mobius, Goldman
Post-elections, multinational investors betting on further market gains.
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Hopes for 3G auction rise with change in government
Industry expects PML-N to address issue of service suspension as well.
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Interim govt moves to scrap economic growth framework
Decision purportedly rooted in feud between former Planning Commission deputy chairman and finance adviser’s brother.
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Stay order: Court suspends prime minister’s order
The petitioner termed the termination of the managing director's services unlawful.
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Economic plan: Exporters expect more from Nawaz-led government
Senior members of various traders association jointly expressed their agreement of the matter.
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Pests: 10-15% of wheat yield lost during storage
Experts asked the farmers to store their wheat in metal silos.
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Cement sector expected to close FY13 on strong note
Local dispatches likely to increase in the remaining two months.
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Helping hand: Abu Dhabi Fund keen to assist Pakistan
Senior officials express support for Nawaz Sharif in his economic vision.
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Readymade garments: Pakistan’s exports to rise as Bangladesh comes under fire
Exporters see some of the business shifting after Dhaka building collapse.
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Pakistan well-represented in global competition for most fuel-efficient car
NUST students claim their vehicle will run 200km with one litre of fuel.
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Market Watch: ‘Pro-business’ govt, foreign buying boost confidence
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 230 points.
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Precious sector: Gems and Jewellery industry trains workforce
Local company takes initiative to create skilled labour across the country.
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Government extends chief taxman’s contract
FBR chairman Javed to hold office till end of June.
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Despite $1b in exports, gems and jewellery sector fending for itself
Industry bemoans lack of govt interest in creating enabling environment.
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Corporate reshuffling: Government removes heads of gas utilities
SSGC managing director, however, wins stay order from court.
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Elections: Pakistan SMS traffic shot up to 1b a day
Thousands of candidates made full use of modern communication facilities.
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Share prices: State Bank asked to take action against JS Bank
Transparency International Pakistan highlights serious allegations of insider trading against JSBL and JS Group.
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PML-N’s victory: Hopes brighten for Pak-India trade
Businessmen in India are convinced that Nawaz Sharif will grant their country MFN status.
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Industrialists pinning their hopes on new govt
They hope govt will address energy issues, put economy back on track.
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PMDC managing director sent packing
Khokhar removed after appointment challenged.
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Overseas workers send home $11.57b this year
Remittances record growth of 6.37% in 10 months.
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Trade between India and Pakistan surges 21% to $2.4 billion
Pakistan’s exports grow 28%, but trade balance still in India’s favour.
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Market watch: KSE rises to record highs as Sharif claims victory
Index gains 329 points as investors see a stable govt.
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Aviation industry hopes for the best from new govt
Running PIA stands out as priority area for needed reforms.
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PML-N victory to bode well for the market, predict analysts
Recommend investors to climb on cement, oil and gas, power sectors’ bull bandwagon.
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Right man for the job?: Senator Ishaq Dar tipped to be next finance minister
Has served two stints in the past, one more as commerce minister.
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Raising finance: Govt firms up financing plan for Diamer Bhasha Dam
Project likely to get $12.5 billion from internal and external sources.
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Indian trade, industry bodies look to Nawaz for India's MFN status
"Bilateral trade could increase rapidly in a short span of time."
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Karachi stocks hit all-time high on Sharif’s win
The benchmark index of top 100 shares rose 1.6 per cent to 20,232 points in early trade.
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The customer is king
Too many businesses have forgotten where their actual interest lies.
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Eradicating the Foot and Mouth Disease from Pakistan
US veterinarian highlights an important problem in livestock sector.
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The socio-economic impact of social media
The economics of this medium make it a convenient tool for abuse.
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Policymakers: Liabilities should be your greatest concern!
Pakistan has historically faced high budget deficits due to general fiscal indiscipline.
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The neglected social sector
Political parties have done little for people after coming to power.
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Development funds: PSDP releases special funds for textile industry
Various export, infrastructure projects to be implemented during the year.
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TV channel works for improving farmers’ living standards
Sohni Dharti presses on with creating awareness, helping boost farm production.
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Weekly review: KSE flirts with historic 20,000-point level ahead of elections
Investors shunned election uncertainty as budget details for fiscal 2014 announced.
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Growing popularity of superstores fails to dent appeal of budget markets
Babar Market of Landhi mostly attracts people belonging to low-income, labour class.
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Equity markets: For the market, IMF is more important than PM
Analysts favour one-party majority, but will settle for stable coalition.
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View from McLeod Road: Post-elections, how much higher can valuations go?
Investors appear to have largely traded away much of Pakistan’s ‘political risk’ before the polls.
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Exports: Wheat exports at negligible levels
Minor quantities of wheat are exported in containers or small random ships.
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Kashmir traders press for free economic zone
Ask Pakistan, India to encourage trade between both sides of LoC.
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With investment in technology, gems, jewellery exports hit $1b mark
Demand rises as industry buys latest machinery for jewellery making.
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Data suggests 8% drop in cement sales in April
Analysts, however, maintain optimism for the sector going ahead.