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Cyber crimes: Watch out for customer data hacking, US govt warns
Software weapon dubbed Backoff compromising PoS systems.
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End of July: Total deposits of scheduled banks clock in at Rs7.98t
Deposits have grown at annualised rate of 14.04% for last five years.
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Barrel along: After a decade, Pakistan resumes crude oil export
Petroleum crude coming from different fields in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
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Weekly review: Political uncertainty keeps market in red zone
Index closes almost flat with volumes falling sharply.
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The falling rupee
IMF, in its review on Pakistan’s economy, implied that the rupee was overvalued. Hence, a correction was needed.
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Investment scam: Court seeks comments of NAB deputy prosecutor
Petitioner insists he is not involved in modaraba scandal.
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Apple iPhone6: Redesign gives rise to supply hiccup
Suppliers scrambling to provide screens before launch.
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Revamp: Chrysler’s pickup gears up for facelift
Sticks to steel, as opposed to lighter aluminum options .
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Investment: Australia sizes up halal food sector
Chohan said that she will be working on building Pakistan’s image mainly in the trade and export sector.
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Agriculture: FPCCI chief raises food security concerns
Writes to commerce minister, underlines need of subsidies.
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Focus on telecom: Technology exhibition in town
ITCN Asia is the only ICT expo attracting more than 30 foreign companies and 80 foreign visitors.
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Uncertainty to increase amid political impasse
American Business Council identifies challenges facing Pakistan.
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Market watch: Lazy index ends in black
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 6.50 points.
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Lending support: OGRA backs plan to siphon LNG to CNG filling stations
Suggests government should set imported LNG price for consumers .
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1MFY15: Current account deficit swells
Gap widens to $454m as opposed to $125m during corresponding month of previous year.
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Fcci workshop: Youth encouraged to start own businesses
One-day training programme for Start-ups and Management of Retail/Distribution Businesses held by FCCI.
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Improving agriculture yield: Bio-technologists highlight need for modern methods
Say country needs clear implementation strategy to adopt agri-biotech.
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Keen neighbour: Chinese show interest in Vision 2025
Officials review progress on transport projects of economic corridor.
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Economy: ‘Losses becoming unbearable’
Rashid was critical of the unprecedented economic loss during the past few days.
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Consumers to bear the brunt after sit-ins end
Truckers to pass on losses incurred during Islamabad protests.
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Seeking improvement: Branding, product registration needed: FPCCI
Country losing out due to inappropriate price offered in international market.
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Samples sent: US to assess potential of Pakistan’s shale gas reserves
USAID provides $1.8m in technical assistance for conducting study.
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Rupee-dollar parity:‘Policymakers comfortable with correction’
Value decreases 60 paisa to close at Rs100.30 in inter-bank market.
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Market watch: Stock market awakens from slumber
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 200.41 points.
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Sit-ins will stall OGDCL privatisation: Zubair
PC chairman says goals unachievable amid current crisis.
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A hopeful revival: ‘Lack of resources hurting Karachi’
Administrator stresses on individual responsibilities.
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Economy update: Ambassador highlights investment climate
Asks entrepreneurs to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector.
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Direct interaction: RCCI, UK chamber sign MoU
RCCI President Dr Shimail Daud Arain and President UK-Pakistan Chamber Abdul Majeed Shaheen signed the documents.
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Necessary action: MoU signed for 63 Reverse Osmosis plants
Karachi commissioner signs deal, promises to provide land.
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Corporate results: Fauji Cement’s profit up 27%
Lower financial charges, price increase contribute to higher earnings.
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Corporate results: Engro’s earnings stand well below expectations
Profit drops 20% to Rs2.7 billion in first half of 2014.
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Missing the target: Government raises Rs71.7b through sale of T-bills
Conducts fourth auction in current fiscal year
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Sector overview: Property prices arrested in the wake of turmoil
Real estate sector affected by political unrest, revised tax rates.
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First year in office: Debt burden mounts as borrowing rises Rs1.8t
Govt borrows, on average, Rs4.8b a day to run country’s affairs
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Market watch: Index ends in the black, uncertainty persists
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 34.72 points.
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Impact on business & economy
These are tough times for the PML-N and the protests need to stop for the investment-friendly weather to return.
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‘FBR should not devise economic policies’
PSMA chairman says body should stick to tax collection and revenue generation.
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Innovative concepts: Setting up Pakistan’s first rice bran oil plant
E2e’s Abid Butt looking forward to latest business venture
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Market watch: Institutions step in to save index’s further fall
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 222.03 points
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Tension in the air: Even critics side with govt as IMF talks remain deadlocked
Pasha says power tariff cannot be increased during uncertain political times.
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Progress analysis: SMEs vital to long-term sustainable growth, says Thaver
SMEDA director stresses on their role, says sector’s development will lead to employment generation.
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UIC permitted to launch Takaful operations
Company lauds SECP; says decision will broaden insurance base
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Corporate results: NBP’s earnings rise 42% in first half
Lower provisions, high capital gains lend support.
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Excise and taxation: Avail property rebate, says director
E&T Multan had registered 14% increase in collection of taxes in July 2014, compared to corresponding month last year.
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USAID to help strengthen country’s energy sector
Programme aimed at helping reduce unscheduled load-shedding.
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Corporate results: HUBCO’s profit down 30%
Company records net income of Rs6.5 billion against Rs9.387 billion it posted in 2012-13.
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Dictating terms: IMF links next loan tranche with 4% power tariff hike
Fourth round of negotiations to continue now via video conference.
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Luring investment: Sindh CM stresses on homework
CM says many foreign firms (Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Malaysian) have expressed keen interest in investing in Sindh.
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Business ambience: ‘No investment allowed to fail in Pakistan’
BOI chairman says investment climate pleasant in the country.
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Economic chaos: Businessmen oppose calls for civil disobedience
FPCCI chief urges nation to stop hampering fragile economy.

















































