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A debate on whether Twitter stock is Shariah compliant
It meets requirements of internationally known Shariah screening methodologies.
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Changing trends: Technological developments in the banking sector
Online banking, ATMs, debit cards increasingly contribute to the bottom line.
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Giving back: Madinah Group stands out in welfare work
Humanitarianism, not good business, source of our growth, says its chairman.
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Voicing concerns: Transporters’ strike enters 11th day
Country’s biggest transporters’ body wants govt to improve security on roads.
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Downsizing: TEPCO seeks funds for nuclear plant
Govt agrees to assist Tepco with crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant especially with 1,000 tanks of radiated water.
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Cross border trade: FICCI to organise the second edition in Lahore
Trade between India, Pakistan can be pushed to $8 billion, FPCCI president.
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Strengthening ties: Pakistan offers to set up sugar mills in Sri Lanka
They also agreed that bilateral flow of investments could play an important role in boosting economic relations.
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Standing out: Going against the tide in the textile industry
Ashfaq Textile Mills increases capacity despite gas shortage.
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Weekly review: KSE loses 80 points during shortened week
Investors chose to book profits ahead of discount rate hike.
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Stepping up: Finance minister warns against speculative drives
Informs businessmen on tax widening initiatives and economic performance so far.
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Financial sector: Discount rate hike to augur well for banks, say analysts
Bank profits to increase despite rise in deposit rates.
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Sugar rush
Better approach would be for govt to remove itself from role of market participant, instead focus on being regulator.
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Pakistan should grant MFN status to India: FPCCI President
India granted Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan in 1996, but Pakistan is yet to reciprocate.
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Economic ties: Pakistan offers to build sugar mills in Sri Lanka
Nawaz Sharif offers that either the Pakistan government or its private sector could set up the sugar mills.
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Development planning: Commerce ministry lists potential expat investors
Working paper presented to senate sub-committee in this regard.
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Square one: Faisalabad’s textile industry concerned about gas curtailment plan
The upcoming cut in gas may hurt the industry during peak season.
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Renewable energy: Pakistan’s energy delegation to meet US entrepreneurs
Both sides to explore opportunities in country’s oil and gas sector.
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10-year evaluation: ADB’s Pakistan performance rated less than satisfactory
Majority of projects under $11.5b lending portfolio were found ‘less than successful’.
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Energy cooperation: OPIC may invest in wind energy sector
Minister told the size of OPIC programme would increase substantially.
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Alternative energy: Frequent transfers slow down Punjab power projects
Province plans to produce 430MW from renewable energy sources.
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Auto policy: Tariff protection plan likely to new players
The new auto policy may open up market for new entrants, effectively doing away with local monopolies.
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Microsoft's new Cybercrime Center combines tactics against hacking groups
Outside security experts praised the cross-pollination of fraud, security and software specialists.
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Mutually beneficial ties: ‘Germany looks forward to trade conferences’
German consul-general believes Pakistan is a great place for business.
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Trade corridor: SAARC CCI stresses need to enhance trade in the region
A cargo corridor, trans-Asia railway network should be established to reduce the cost of doing business in the region.
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Breakthrough: Traders expect transport strike to end
Last minute government intervention placates stakeholders.
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OMCs: Total Parco assures it will honour Chevron contracts
Chevron’s retail partners concerned about validity of lease agreements.
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Wise move: Ignoring concerns, ECC places no curbs on investment outflow
Approves hiring of ADB as adviser for TAPI gas pipeline project.
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Market watch: Stocks drop as investors wait on monetary policy
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 15.40 points.
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Boosting Trade: Iran diplomat pushes for Quetta-Zahedan corridor
Says it will create thousands of new jobs for people of Balochistan.
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Up and coming: Pakistani startup raises $5m from venture capitalist
Giving social enterprise giants a run for their money, Convo sees aggressive expansion .
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Swiss accounts: Pakistan strives to bring back money from Swiss banks
Government assures top court about its intentions .
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Monetary policy: Policy rate hike in line with expectations
State Bank increases policy rate by 50 basis point keeping inflation in mind.
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Loophole in bailout: IMF says Pakistan has to borrow $2 billion more
Islamabad will look to international markets to arrange finances.
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Gas import: SDPI positive about IP pipeline
Pakistan can export wheat to Iran in exchange for gas, says Executive Director SDPI.
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Housing policy: SBP and ABAD discuss ideas on low-cost housing
Government had planned to build 500,000 houses.
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Development roadmap: Leading universities to help Pakistan develop 2025 vision
Iqbal says programme will transform Pakistan into a strong economy.
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Ministry sends defaulter’s case to NAB
Transporter fails to pay Rs450m to National Fertilizer Marketing Limited.
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TAPI pipeline: ECC likely to allow hiring of ADB as transaction adviser
To consider gas supply to Engro’s new fertiliser plant at concessionary rates.
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Multan exports 10,000 tons of mangoes
Higher output can be exported if necessary steps are taken, say growers.
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Market watch: Index declines on monetary policy anticipation
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 78.62 points.
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Commodity prices: Govt to consider ban on onion and tomato exports
Both commodities saw big price increase as demand rose in regional markets .
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Market manipulation: Sugar millers set to pocket billions as prices shoot up
Delay in crushing season, export of sweetener lead to price hike.
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Possible revision: Analysts anticipate increase of 50 basis points in policy rate
State Bank to unveil monetary policy statement today.
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Next generation: PTA receives seven bids for 3G auction consultant
Consultants are likely to be shortlisted and hired by the end of month.
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Three member federal commission formed to appoint heads of public sector organisations
Commission to appoint people for 58 vacant slots in public sector organisation.
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SDPI urges govt to re-negotiate with Iran on gas pricing formula
Pakistan needs to tap one hundred thousand cubic feet Shale gas reserves to become self-reliant in natural gas.
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IMF urges Pakistan, MENA, Central Asia cut gender gap to boost GDP
'The gap (in the region) is three times the gap in emerging markets as a whole.'
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Energy project: Punjab Government to enforce strict rules
Speedy work is being carried out to establish other alternative energy resources, says minister.
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Gsp plus decision : SITE keeping fingers crossed till final nod
The association appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other government officials.
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Green revolution: Farmers educated on new hybrid seeds
Adoption of seeds and new practices urged for improved yields.

















































