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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 106.00/106.10 against the dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 105.95/106.05.
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Foreign investment: Turkey to work for Pak infrastructure development
Carmikli expressed readiness to invest in Gaddani power park, Diamer Bhasha Dam and Karachi-Lahore motorway.
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Punjab to convert 0.1m tube wells from diesel to biogas
Provincial govt will bear 50% cost of switching to alternative energy.
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SECP’s corporate portfolio increases to 62,571
About 322 new companies registered in September.
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Market watch: Stock market dips as foreign investors spark sell-off
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 423 points.
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Major shake-up: Textile lobby loses control of cotton committee
Senior researcher may be appointed vice president of reconstituted PCCC.
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Communication technology: Digital media still unexplored in Pakistan
With the biggest reach, this avenue still attracts the least attention from advertisers.
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FMCGs: Biscuit industry shows impressive figures
Volumes and inflation combine to bring significant growth in revenues.
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Nawaz revamps board of Pakistan Steel Mills
Approves appointment of professionals to turn around entity .
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Without an agenda: Pakistan to not lead any WB or IMF annual events
Finance minister and SBP governor fly to Washington to attend annual meetings.
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US giant Walmart quits India after venture ends
Walmart says India's foreign investment rules were partly to blame for the split.
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Financing strategy: Pakistan urges more private sector funding
Khan urged international communities to mobilise financial resources towards achieving the MDGs by the 2015 deadline.
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Helping hand: US assures businessmen of support, better economic ties
Economic officer asks private sector to push for regulatory reforms.
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‘Country must increasingly focus on trade in services’
TDAP stresses need for plan to increase exports of services industry.
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Changing lanes: As per capita income rises, consumer preference shifts to big bikes
Demand for 100cc and heavier bikes soars, while 70cc bikes lag behind.
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Market watch: Stock market continues upward trend
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 215.62 points.
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Fabric producers pump millions into new technology
Old power looms being replaced with automatic shuttle-less loomsl.
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ECC meeting: Locally assembled cars are costly, based on old technology
Assemblers earn hefty returns on advance deposited by customers.
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Financial prudence: Stricter banking regulations to come into effect soon
Basel III tightens regulatory squeeze with addition of Capital Conservation Buffer.
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Shaky ground: Govt considers McKinsey for help with Vision 2025
Earlier reports by the company made for the previous government failed to impress.
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US upholds ban on some Samsung devices
"It will serve only to reduce competition and limit choice for the American consumer," says Samsung spokesperson.
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Second Made-in-India show in Pakistan scheduled for February 2014
95 Indian companies will showcase products in Pakistan.
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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast for 2013, 2014
IMF warns the outlook for global economy could get bleaker if the US political standoff over finances drags on.
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Going for listing: Engro Fertilizers to float shares for Rs20
At the likely offer price of Rs20 per share, Engro Fertilizers’ value in Engro Corp will be at least Rs44 per share.
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Belt tightening: Committee proposes cost-cutting steps for PIA
Employees propose measures in attempt to boost revenue and delay privatisation.
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Tarbela’s generation capacity to get boost by 2016
On completion of extension project, dam to produce 4,888MW.
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Privatisation — the sequel: Of 31 enterprises, half a dozen to be sold outright
Government will reduce stake in Pak Steel and PIA, hand over management to private investors.
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IT boom: Tech giants announced $25 million investment
TEXPO and Cannon Technologies will invest the money over five years.
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3G spectrum: Government targets to complete auction by February 2014
PTA to start looking for consultant, auction to be open to new entrants as well.
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Telenor stresses affordable process of registering mobile accounts
Heavy investment required to equip registration agents is a key hurdle.
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Market Watch: Stock market dips amid remarkably low volumes
Benchmark KSE-100 index
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TAPI pipeline: Chevron likely to lead consortium that will finance, run the project
Indian, Afghan officials meet Chevron executive, Pakistan could not attend meeting.
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Zong opts out of race for Warid’s acquisition
Experts speculate it may be saving money for the upcoming spectrum auction.
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Brave steps: Government approves 9 new schemes worth Rs43b
3 schemes for Balochistan, 2 for Punjab, 2 for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, one for Sindh, and one HEC scholarship approved.
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Economic growth: Booming banking sector has failed to kick-start the economy
Lack of private sector credit is a hurdle that must be removed.
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Political economy: The economy of 100 days
Why governments still set ambitious deadlines.
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Population explosion: Put an embargo on industrialisation in Karachi
Unchecked migration of workforce to the city has fractured its socio-economic structure.
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Social media: redefining the way we interact
Is technology severing societal bonds?
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Conflicting interests: Moral hazard and cost of doing business in Pakistan
Inducing moral behaviour can lead to a loyal and productive labour force.
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Why and how KSE became the world’s second-best performing market this year
No questions about source of funds, smooth profit repatriation boost investments.
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United Mobile launches Voice smartphone series in Punjab
Company seeks to give more affordable choices to Pakistani middle-class.
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Helping hand: Italian energy experts offer assistance
Former SCCI presidents also attended the meeting.
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Planning minister says govt will improve system in all sectors
PML-N working on a plan to produce more power, grow economy.
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GSP-plus, sliding rupee could boost textile exports to $15b in fiscal 2014
Analysts remain upbeat on textile sector’s profits in the current fiscal year .
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Structural flaws in IMF programme may hinder reduction in budget deficit
Economists say high deficit targets for first two quarters may make it difficult for government to achieve the goal.
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Weekly Review: Banking sector drags KSE down 302 points
Banks underperform the market by 5.6% during the week.
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Shaheen, Airblue batter PIA on international, local fronts
Data from CAA reveals smaller airlines carry more travellers abroad than PIA.
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US set to be top oil, gas producer in 2013: EIA
US could push past Russia and Saudi Arabia as world's largest single producer of oil and of natural gas this year.
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Growing operations: Demand for data analysis expands in Pakistan
Teradata brings roadshow to region to cash in on increased demand.
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Due share: Business tycoon extols private sector’s role
Mian Mansha asks government to empower private sector.

















































