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Curbing losses: Government kicks off privatisation of PIA
Decides to put up 26% of airline’s shares for sale in initial stage.
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Essential commodities: Price committee to play effective role, says Dar
“Provinces should play a proactive role in maintaining price stability to provide relief to general public”, says Dar.
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Gas theft: UFG a major challenge for SSGC
Gas utilities not responsible for problems caused by security issues: MD.
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Market watch: KSE retracts ahead of monetary policy announcement
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 9.47 points.
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OGDC to add 350mmcfd in less than 18 months
Exploration giant also seeks to boost oil production and tap shale gas.
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Credit market: Five months on, PIA’s booking via credit cards on hold
Size of credit card sales in Pakistan not big enough to attract major players.
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First-half earnings: Resilient small banks spring surprise, beat Big Five
Profits rise 10% despite low credit growth, falling margins.
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Oil, gas companies: Govt to seek provinces’ consent before privatisation
Matter will be taken up in meeting of Council of Common Interests.
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Captive power: Industry members warn of major energy crisis
Government decides to ban power generation through gas.
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Helping hand: US to boost Pak agriculture sector
Pakistani scientists will be trained under the programme.
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Fast-moving consumer goods show slow growth
Analysts believe industry will take two more years to rebound.
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Govt strives to speed up work on power projects
Outdated energy infrastructure and theft cause loss of billions.
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Market watch: Market continues upward trend as cements retain confidence
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 239.51 points.
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Undiscovered goldmine: Phenomenal rise in guar production going unnoticed
Country expects highest production of cash crop in 18 years.
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Monetary policy: Analysts predict no change in discount rate
Government focus will mainly be on building reserves initially.
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Economic reform: Political stability and implementation of plans are necessary conditions
Malaysian minister shares economic model to address Pakistan’s complex problems.
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Pollution: Oil companies must submit $1,300,000 to court tomorrow, says CJ
The oil companies were meant to spend this money to promote social welfare activities and had not done so.
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Tough talk: IMF says meeting conditions must for release of tranches
IMF executive says waivers should not be expected by Islamabad.
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Textile industry: Industrialists seek fair distribution of gas
Welcome supply of 40mmcfd from new gas field.
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Local auto industry starts reaping benefits of depleting import stockpile
Total sales grow 4% to 21,675 units in July-August period.
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Corporate results: KESC profit rises 156% as recovery drive pays
Company earns Rs6.7 billion in fiscal year 2012-13.
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Market watch: Karachi bourse extends rally on interest in cement sector
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 153 points.
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EU trade: Textile industry prepares for post GSP+ scenario
Industry members eyeing $26 billion exports in four years.
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Ittehad Chemicals: With low volumes, share price surges 28.8% in three months
Stock may gain further on the back of company’s expansion plans.
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Cracks in the economy: Reserves get breathing space as trade deficit contracts
Figures highlight challenges Pakistan faces to bring current account deficit to manageable level.
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Cost overruns: WAPDA presents bloated cost of Kachhi Canal Project
Delays and tripling of costs lead to speculations about corruption and mismanagement.
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IDB extends $850 million project support to Pakistan
New assistance will be paid over 3 years and will be in addition to 750 million Euro assistance approved in August.
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RapidCompute achieves security certification
ISO/IEC 27001 ensures data confidentiality, integrity.
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Energy generation: 100MW Gulpur Hydropower project approved
Project has the capacity to generate 465 million units of electricity per year.
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SECP begins revising NBF regulatory framework
Equity market regulator seeks to build an alternative financial system.
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Cost of production: PSMA urges revision of duty on ship-breaking
Cites unjust price advantage of scrap steel sold by ship breaking industry.
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Market watch: KSE continues rally as cement rebounds
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 72.97 points.
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NAFA coming up with Islamic capital protected fund
Fund invests in Shariah-compliant securities, promises capital protection.
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TAPI project: Turkmenistan offers global companies role in gas export
Companies will be able to export after swapping offshore gas for onshore.
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ADB agrees to give $245m to revamp energy distribution
Loan aimed at partially bailing the country out of energy crisis .
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No to devaluation : Finance minister rejects report projecting rupee fall
Denies any deal with the lender on currency depreciation.
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Pakistan has potential to triple halal food exports
Malaysia says Pakistan could be global halal market leader.
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Fiscal year 2012-13: Telecom sector failed to recoup Rs22.9b, says AGP
The auditor cites weak recovery management.
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Pakistan needs trade, investment not aid
World becoming integrated and goods, services crossing borders freely.
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Systemically important financial institutions – the case of Pakistan
SBP should be cautious about regulating banks for a smooth system.
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Missing generation: Youth, economy and future
Targeted policies are required to bring about the economic revolution required.
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Subsidies: Unjust increase in electricity tariffs for agriculture sector
The fallout of IMF loan conditions and how they will affect local farmers.
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Forcing to lend: Tightening the noose around banks to free up credit for private sector
Low interest rates have forced habitual lenders to go for more proactive revenue streams.
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Fatwa and transaction costs in Islamic finance
The case for a centralised Shariah body for the financial markets.
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Entering Africa: UBL expands network to Tanzania
UBL’s decision to choose Tanzania for its first foray into Africa was based on a number of positives about the country
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Businessmen urge the West to invest
The west should help counter propaganda against Pakistan, says FPCCI .
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Pakistani exporters tap high-end Australian market
Assure local growers of fair competition.
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High diesel prices: Railways not to pass impact on to travellers
Railways would bear the additional burden of Rs240 million due to increase in diesel price.
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Biogas plant will get rid of all energy issues for anyone
The plant is capable of powering anything up to a small-size factory.
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Rescue plan: Government approves Rs25.7b bailout for Railways
CDWP shows commitment to revive SOE, also approves projects worth billions.

















































