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An India-Pakistan pipeline a pipe dream
Delhi not considered trustworthy for LNG import as it could block supplies
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Cloud-based solutions: Microsoft expanding with ‘Cloud-first – Mobile first’
Company’s Cloud lead says ample technological acumen in Pakistan
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Auto policy: Local auto industry in quest for stable growth
To increase sales volume, economical local cars need to be introduced
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Reforms don’t come with help of foreign loans
Economists criticise the strategy of pressing on with reforms by borrowing money
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Taking the road ahead on ebikes
Entrepreneur looks to market first-of-the-kind motorcycle in Pakistan
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Tax on agriculture income: Agriculture taxed or not, Sindh lawmakers debate
Despite Sindh govt’s claims of collection, amount remains abysmally low
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Delegation visits: Afghanistan keen to improve trade ties
Ibrahimi extended formal invitations on behalf of the Afghan government to Motiwala and Vohra
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ICCI hails concessional loan schemes
Says access to finance will help spur economic activity in country.
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Pak-China cooperation: CDB agrees to back Diamer-Bhasha dam conference
Event will be held for prospective investors in energy-generation project
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Oil price slump: Gulf states will face budget shortfall, warns IMF chief
Stresses need for fiscal consolidation, reform implementation
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Branchless banking services: Agent-sharing limiting outreach, says regulator
Practice hinders network expansion and has irked established players
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Chinese premier touts infrastructure’s importance, signs Asian bank MoU
21 countries mark step towards establishing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
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Tax Reforms Commission: Cracks appear before body gets down to real business
Industry opposes forum dominated by chartered accountants.
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Weekly review: KSE index manages to edge past 30,000-point barrier
Gains only 215 points with uninspiring corporate results offsetting political stability
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Easing power crisis: 2,500MW to be added to grid by Feb 2015, says PM
Orders reading of electricity meters at least once every three months
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Stuck consignments: KCCI wants ministerial intervention
Urges minister to take notice and help in the release of containers carrying wheat, chick peas and pulses
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Linkages: PR willing to run Faisalabad cargo train
Looking for feasibility of proposal, says DDS.
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Business opportunity: Danish delegation leaves with a number of offers
Foreign businessmen say response received exceeded expectations.
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Corporate results: Indus Motor’s earnings up 28%
Net profit of Rs1.1b in 1QFY15, production increases 22%.
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Corporate results: HBL’s profit clocks in at Rs21.8b
Amount 31% higher than 9MCY13
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Corporate results: Sindh Bank posts Rs720m profit
14% higher than comparative period of previous year.
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Corporate results: PPL records net profit of Rs13.6b
Production increases 23% during 1QFY15
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Market watch: Index sees volatile trading, ends in the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 73 points
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Strong telecom links cannot be avoided: IT minister
She speaks at telecom union conference in South Korea.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: CM vows to make province a development model
Holds strategic dialogue for socio-economic progress
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Islamabad international airport: CAA shrugs off ‘world’s worst’ epithet
Rejects website’s result, DG says complaints have in fact gone down.
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Thar project: Chinese lenders refuse to accept sovereign guarantees
Want Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company to take 50% of risk.
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State bank: Foreign reserves fall $95m
Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $13,464.9 million
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Construction sector: Cement industry weak due to lack of innovation
New line needed to improve efficiency, reduce cost.
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Faisalabad region: FBR wing surpasses collection target
First-quarter revenue increases Rs153 million compared to previous year.
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Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited: Spinning profits despite crisis, market instability
Amid issues, firm managing to stay afloat and do well.
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Taiwan delegation, FPCCI discuss trade issues
Pakistani official suggests setting up facilitation centre.
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Market watch: Backed by financials, index moves past 30,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 84.74 points.
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Corporate results: Engro Fertilizer posts Rs5.51 billion profit
Additional gas supply enabled increased urea production.
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Corporate results: Fauji Fertilizer’s earnings down 49%
Revenues declined 5% to Rs12.91 billion.
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High hopes: Punjab expects to collect Rs40b in taxes
Revenue body chief calls for judicious tax management.
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Development Advocate Pakistan: Not much thought goes into budget-making
Targets set by govt have nothing to do with economic activity, admits economist .
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First quarter: Government breaks ceiling as expenses rise Rs100b
Debt servicing, repayment account for half of expenditures in three months.
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Poor farmers vital for overcoming hunger
Adopting an agro-ecological approach, in practice, implies empowering poor farmers rather than relying on rich farmers
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Experts gather to discuss country’s issues
Paint bleak picture if reforms not undertaken
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Real estate: Price increase slows down in third quarter
Expert terms it correction rather than impact of political instability
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Balochistan allocated more funds than Punjab
Eleven projects under way to promote industries in Balochistan.
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Market watch: Index breaks losing spell, ends shy of 30,000
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 246.12 points
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Lack of funding for creative industry decried
British Council study highlights its struggle in Pakistan.
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3QCY14: PTC announces Rs4.096b profit
Announces earnings per share (EPS) of Rs16.03
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Import facility: ‘LNG terminal to be ready by Jan 26’
ETPL CEO says infrastructure works have been completed.
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Taxation: One of Pakistan’s weakest links
Country ranks 10th in the Fragile States Index, OECD blames revenue system.
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Budgetary support: Govt borrowing declines 80%
Clocks in at Rs107.4b from July 1 to October 10.
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Privatisation programme: Slim chances of getting $4b in proceeds this year
Focus shifts to comparatively easy share offers in capital market.
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Benchmark: ADB to earmark $2 billion loan for energy sector
Raises concerns about lack of transparency in circular debt payments

















































