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Fast food outlets thriving on the back of rising middle class
Many investors enter the fray to take a slice of the growing market.
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Secondary debt market: KSE calls for intermediation through stock market
Bond Automated System is capable of handling govt securities trading, says KSE MD.
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Credit line: Govt unveils microfinance scheme worth Rs125b
Over 100,000 loans will be issued within a year through state and commercial banks.
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Bank of America ordered to pay $2.2 mn in discrimination suit
Discrimination is against African-American job seekers, in a case that has been ongoing for nearly two decades.
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Financial services: Ufone launches ‘Upaisa’
The financial services include mobile account, money transfer and utility bills payment.
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Sales tax: Auto part manufacturers cry foul
Billions of industry funds remain stuck as FBR disallows input tax adjustments.
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Expo Pakistan: Large Malaysian delegation headed for Pakistan
Malaysian trade development body to participate in this year’s exhibition.
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Telecom authority: In tune with SC orders, members may be appointed this week
Interviews conducted, summary of shortlisted candidates sent to PM.
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Market watch: Market subdued as volumes fall on first day of new week
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 44.36 points.
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Stop-gap: World’s leading banks willing to fund coal-run power plants
Expected to provide $1.82b for two 1,320MW plants in Jamshoro.
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Annual field maintenance: No additional gas supply to power plants
Petroleum ministry says it will only meet contractual commitments.
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Exchange rate: Govt opens up credit line to stem rupee slide
The purpose driven vehicle will provide dollars for oil imports.
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BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout
BlackBerry says it will continue a search for a possibly better suitor in the interim.
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Apple sets new record for iPhones sales launch
The lower-cost iPhone sold for $99 in the United States with a carrier subsidy.
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PIA’s management fights back privatisation
Says will add more international, domestic routes to steer the airline into the black.
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Expo Pakistan 2013: make way for a fashion showcase
Two-day fashion shows kicks off on September 26.
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Karachi Education City: A project that can set off an era of prosperity
The complex is being modelled on Dubai International Academic City.
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Acts of terror and economic cost
With no end in sight, conflict continues to inflict losses to the economy.
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Financial machine: Debt-based system and resource-based economies
Poor living standards have more to do with ineffective governance, an inefficient state.
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Sustainable development: Economic growth but at what cost?
Finding the tradeoff between economic success and environmental decay.
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Struggling to enhance trade for over a decade now
Pakistan’s manufacturing base is suffering from stagnancy.
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In our own backyard: The contribution of remittances
How the govt can use its biggest source of untapped funds.
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Electricity prices to stabilise in two years: Minister
Govt seeking shift to coal, cheaper sources of power generation.
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Elections: Shekhani to lead builders’ body
Mohsin Shekhani has been elected chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers.
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Pakistani financial portal to be acquired by UAE-based group
Re-launch of investor guide 360 with expansion to UAE and GCC in two years.
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Faisalabad beats other cities in terms of corporate social responsibility
Industrialists continue philanthropic activities, raising standard of living.
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Taking hard decisions: Thatta Cement solidifies position with smart moves
CEO expects the company to beat the sector at its own game.
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Weekly Review: As the shock of monetary policy sinks in, bulls resume control at Karachi Stock Exchange
Led by the banking sector, the index closes 1.8% up at 23,595.61 points.
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Full steam ahead: SSGC board clears LNG retrofit terminal project
ECC to give final approval, terminal will handle 500mmcfd of gas.
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At least 30% increase expected in electricity tariff for residential consumers
Change expected to be implemented on October 1 for who consume 200 units or less of electricity.
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Currency: Rupee makes marginal gains against dollar
The rupee ended at 105.54/105.59 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 105.65/105.72.
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Intellectual property rights: ‘Pakistan needs proper laws to attract investment’
US federal judge offers assistance in creating IPR regime.
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PIA union’s cost cutting proposal
Union leaders call for trying everything else before resorting to layoffs.
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Bailout package: PSM receives Rs1.5b from the govt
PSM officials say that the enterprise will disburse the June and July salaries of the employees on Monday.
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Buyers from 70 countries likely to visit Expo Pakistan
Country expects to fetch over $700m worth of orders.
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Market watch: Stock market ends in black on last day of trading
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 138 points.
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In remote city, female web developer finds livelihood on the internet
Inspirational example of how small town women benefit from IT.
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Minimum capital requirement: State Bank to tighten the noose around banks
Central bank will ask non-compliant banks to raise capital in line with IMF deal.
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K-P govt urges businessmen to promote industrialisation
Governor asks Dar to come and address businessmen’s concerns.
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Poverty alleviation: ADB posts progress on development goals
Failures outweigh gains as Pakistan posts questionable results
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Eight arrested in Britain over alleged Barclays theft
Barclays were able to recover a significant amount of the stolen cash: Police
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Development: Government prepares Vision 2020-25
The 2013-2018 plan will be unveiled in December this year, says minister.
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High risk high reward: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa brings investment roadshow to Karachi
Officials promise high returns, highlight gems and power sectors.
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Market watch: Stock market rebounds as international investors return
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 526 points.
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SBP blames market forces for rupee depreciation, not IMF
Governor says currency to become stable as central bank shores up reserves.
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After a long hiatus, property boom returns in Faisalabad
Real estate prices have gone up 50% to 70% in just three months.
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Stock market: Trends in bond market may force KSE into correction
Financial pundits say equity market to take a dip in view of interest rate hike.
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Russia expresses willingness to invest in energy sector
Offers electricity export that can be increased to 5,000 megawatts.
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Cost-cutting: Government planning to cut oil imports to ease off pressure
ECC agrees to avoid overstocking petroleum products.
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Banks continue to place ATMs on every corner
About 308 ATMs, 67 branches were added to online branch network, says review.

















































