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Meezan Bank launches branchless banking
Meezan Bank joins with Warid Telecom and Monet to launch system.
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Market watch: Bourse opens election week on positive note
Market flirts with new highs before closing lower.
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Hashoo Group to introduce modern lifestyles in neglected urban centres
Renowned hotelier steps into residential real estate fray.
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Karachi bourse set to introduce new regulations
Rules will ensure that minority shareholders have a greater say in case of share buybacks .
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New taxes likely after FBR misses revenue targets
Govt is scrambling to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to a respectable level.
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Fear factor: ATMs insufficiently fed for fear of riots
As election approaches the ATMs of many localities get out of cash.
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Energy: Left-right political divide most evident in energy reform ideas
Parties agree on the diagnosis of the problem, but differ sharply on solutions.
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Reducing regulatory hurdles: Liberalising trade a low priority for most
Making life easier for businesses gets a mention in manifestos, but not much detail.
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Improving government efficiency: Local govt autonomy gets lip-service from politicians
Regional parties emphasise provincial autonomy.
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Fiscal responsibility: All parties want to raise taxes, none wants to say how
PPP has best revenue collection plan.
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Grading the manifestos: PML-N and PTI prioritise economy in their political agendas
Some parties ignore vast swathes of economic management altogether.
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Start killing off the channels
For the Pakistani television business to live, most of the news channels must die.
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Rogue traders and sponsors run afoul of SECP
It is commendable that the regulator has taken action against fraudulent companies.
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Bilateral Ties: Swiss business delegation in Pakistan
Members of the delegation were very impressed by the resilience and economic potential of this country.
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PIA looking to double share in mango shipments
Bulk of mango exports are handled by private, global airlines.
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Changing trends: Agri prices to rise in next five years, hurting growth in FMCG sector
KSE managing director says growth in agriculture likely to slow down after Pakistan joins IMF programme.
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A step ahead: Telenor Pakistan already gearing up for the 4G era
Even though 3G licence is yet to be auctioned, Telenor is upgrading its network.
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Palm oil imports to drop below $2 billion
Price in Malaysian market falls from $1,250 to $875 per ton.
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Weekly Review: KSE-100 crosses 19,000 barrier ahead of elections
Initial losses were covered by gains later in the week.
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Easing inflation
With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.
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Challenges to come
Only the most concerted, sincerest effort will enable Pakistan to overcome economic, educational, health challenges.
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LPG price dips Rs7 per kg as demand drops
Marketing firms say prices have come down 30% since Feb.
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Cotton output falls far short of last year’s level
Production drops 12.8% on fears of rain damage, high input prices.
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SBP seeks public opinion on new banknotes
Launches survey on introducing Rs200, Rs2,000 and Rs10,000 notes.
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Fertiliser companies brace for higher gas prices
Govt considers price hike, saying other sectors are at a disadvantage.
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3D-animated content: Pakistani company creates animated show for the UAE
Mansour Cartoon has been animated by Ice Animations, a Karachi-based company.
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Market watch: Bourse stays bullish on pre-election ride
Foreign inflow due to Unilever buyback helps KSE gain 192 points.
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OGRA reluctant to recover cess collected by CNG stations
Gas stations have collected billions, but have not deposited this with utilities.
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Govt sends Planning Commission deputy chairman packing
Authorities need to urgently appoint someone to avoid delay in budget.
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Eni finds new gas reserves: Discovery made in Sukhpur block, 270km from Karachi
"The fresh discovery is good news for the nation and the energy sector," says petroleum minister.
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The verdict is in: Nation misses most targets for economic growth
GDP growth for fiscal 2012-13 will clock in at 3.59% against the target of 4.3%.
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Best-kept secret: NAC to unveil growth rate today amid suspicions
GDP growth may miss target for fifth consecutive year.
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ADB invests $73m in reducing water losses
This is part of phased upgrading of Punjab’s irrigation infrastructure.
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Adamjee Insurance records impressive rise in fortunes
Books 84.4% increase in net profits to Rs703.5 million.
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Fauji Cement reports highest profit in decades
Profits jump ten-fold to billions from millions a year earlier.
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Market watch: Stocks pick up on improving outlook
Timely elections, lower inflation data encourage positivity.
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Atlas Honda posts impressive growth
Announces 75% dividend, 25% bonus issue.
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Delisting process: Unilever appoints KASB to manage share buy-back
Gains formal approval for delisting from stock exchanges.
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Corporate results: Pakistan Petroleum bags Rs33.5b in nine months
Robust sales, increased production, expansion strategy help explorer grow.
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Pakistan Steel Mills: Prime minister approves Rs16b hand-out for ailing giant
Finance ministry to review plan and come up with its own recommendations on Thursday.
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A conflict of interest: Foreign investors resist drive to increase tax rates
Metro-Habib reels from the increase in advance income tax.
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The dole trap
The cost of each of the 3 “free lunches” when they ended quickly appeared in the shape of massive crises.
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World's first web page recreated 20 years on
By making the birth of the Web visible again, CERN aims to emphasise the idea of freedom and openness it was built on.
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Market watch: Pessimism ahead of elections pulls bourse down
Deteriorating security situation in Karachi dampens spirits.
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Public announcement: PTCL cautions customers against fraudulent schemes
Customers urged to be vigilant while receiving calls announcing cash prizes.
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Shrinking spreads pull Standard Chartered Bank’s earnings down
Bank reports a 9.5% decline in profits to Rs1.452b in first quarter of 2013.
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Fauji Fertilizer’s profit increases 29%
Helped along by strong sales, stable prices of agricultural inputs.
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Lucky Cement’s lucky streak continues
Cement producer’s profits grow 62% in the quarter on back of higher margins.
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Engro Corp posts spectacular turnaround in earnings
Company’s profits helped along by revival in fertiliser business.
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Corporate results: Nishat Group’s profits grow across the board
Largest contributor being the textile wing, followed by cement, power and banking divisions.