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Power cost rises 25% with heavy reliance on oil-based plants
This comes because cheap hydel production goes down in winter
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Textile exporters demand refund payments
Textile exporters are currently deprived of cash - a situation which can be mended if the govt releases stuck refunds
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New deadline announced for Matiari-Lahore transmission line project
Will be completed in 2019; committee briefed on progress of CPEC projects
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Kuwait agrees to build oil pipeline in Pakistan
Will lay it from Sindh to Punjab; delegation will arrive for talks on the pipeline as well as an oil refinery
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CDWP clears Metro bus project without securing funds
Also endorses Rs41b LNG terminal project for Gwadar
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Sindh to approach Belarus for setting up tractor plant
Expresses interest in cooperation in varying sectors
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Power Loom: Industry demands bailout package
70% of power looms have been shut down due to expensive electricity and unaffordable price of yarn
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Economic Cooperation: Pakistan, Belarus to enhance bond
There should be due consultation among both governments and both countries’ private sectors
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Currency: Rupee remains stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions
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US disburses $550 million under CSF to Pakistan
The CSF disbursements are also very crucial for building foreign currency reserves
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BMW keeps foot down for 2017 after record year
The Munich-based group, which also owns Mini and Rolls-Royce, sold a total of almost 2.4 million vehicles in 2016
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Pakistan 'next big place' for investment: Sindh governor
Speakers praise progress of Pakistan's economy at Dubai road show
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US, equity funds to invest Rs15.6b in Pakistani SMEs
Initiative to spur economic growth, generate profits for investors
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Market watch: KSE-100 plunges close to 500 points in intra-day trading
Benchmark index recovers later, ends with a fall of 362 points
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US investor to set up Fablab in Karachi
Asha Jadeja has made an offer of establishing a modern Fablab equipped with latest technologies in Karachi
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SSGC losses increase threefold to Rs2.33 billion
Announces pending results for the quarter ended September 2015
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Senate body gives advice for executing trade package
The committee also recommended appropriate utilisation of the package and stressed for a proper timeline in execution
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Urea sales dip 38% month-on-month
Amount to 251,000 tons, according to provisional off-take figures
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Ukraine envoy stresses cooperation
There is an urgent need to apply the positive experience of bilateral cooperation in military-technical sphere
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Water purification: PCJCCI suggests Pakistan replicate China’s system
Says revolutionised system will help overcome water-borne diseases
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Hascol to expand operations to Balochistan
Company aims to construct oil storage facility in the province
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As Pak-Afghan border closes, dollar loses value
US currency trades at two-month low; SBP’s cash margin requirement contributes
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Switzerland set to share details on Pakistan cash stashed in banks
Dar tells NA a new treaty is to be signed on March 21
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Pakistan to introduce police force for tourists
PTDC aims to emulate Thailand's model on safety
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Market watch: KSE-100 gains 302 points, closes at 49,754
Benchmark increases 0.61% as selective interest seen
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Pakistan will have surplus power by early 2018, reiterates Asif
Signs contracts worth Rs179b with Chinese firm for main civil works on Dasu dam
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Right Bank Outfall Drain: Centre, Sindh fail to remove financing headache
This comes despite Supreme Court’s push to control water contamination
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Thailand urged to invest in Pakistan amid changing landscape
“We hope the return from [Thailand’s] investment will help Pakistan in achieving its development goals”
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Power ministry seeks more subsidy to settle circular debt
Entire allocation has been consumed; energy firms face risk of default
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Completion of energy projects key to investment: OICCI
Chief says falling rating on ease of doing business index discouraging investors
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ADB to conduct survey to assess economic potential
MCCI chief urges govt to set up industrial park in Multan under CPEC
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PM rejects promotions, but majority remain at higher post
Officers given charge of higher than actual grades, either due to shortage or proximity to top management
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Khushhali Bank to open 10 new branches
Pakistan’s largest and oldest micro finance bank is aiming to increase its reach and customer base
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Health Park Project: Chinese giant shows interest in Sindh
SBI Chief Naheed Memon said that the Sindh government would welcome cooperation in the project
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Bt Cotton Varieties: PSC approves general cultivation
The approval was granted subject to certification by National Bio-Safety Commission
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Currency: Rupee remains stable against dollar
In the long run, however, the rupee has stood firm after experiencing extensive volatility
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Burning less oil at home will help Saudi exports and Aramco IPO
Will mean world's top oil exporter may not need to push output to record high
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Market watch: Index marginally positive as trigger awaited
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 17.82 points
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After sanctions are gone: Pakistan to complete IP pipeline in 30 months
Govt has allocated Rs25b this year for gas infrastructure building
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Pakistan gets access to high-quality solar energy maps
World Bank launches new maps; Islamabad joins ranks of developed states
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Transferring money just got a makeover
Money transferring has become hassle-free in recent times
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PAMA wants govt to abolish cash margins on CKD import
Says such measures will put local assemblers at competitive disadvantage
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‘Exporters suffering due to liquidity crunch’
Industrialists want govt to release pending refunds, says MCCI chief
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Gwadar LNG pipeline: Finance ministry supports sovereign guarantees
PPRA agrees on award of contract to Chinese firm without bidding
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Cement sales inch down for first time in FY17
Fall in consumption comes following 46% slump in exports
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Focus on ‘trade, not aid’, says Chaudhry
Ambassador-designate to US says Pakistan keen on enhancing bilateral trade
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OGRA holds session to determine UFG benchmarks
High UFG levels of gas companies have been a major area of concern since it is wastage of scarce resource
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WorldCall’s acquirer offers Rs2.69/share to public
Oman Telecommunications has 488.83 million shares, representing 56.80% of the total
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Envoy encourages Canadian companies to invest in Pakistan
Demand for consumer goods has risen immensely in Pakistan

















































