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New market: Ex-Apple chief plans mobile phone for India
Sculley plans to exploit largely untapped market.
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U-turn: PM constitutes committee to resolve industry issues
APTMA drastically changes stance after just 34 days.
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Power plant investors: Get licence in 10 days, states NEPRA
Regulator chairman urges private sector to avail opportunity, enjoy profits.
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Nearing deals: Petroleum ministry weighs LNG import options
Delegation will soon leave for Qatar to negotiate gas price.
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Weekly review: Market takes a breather as KSE-100 declines 179 points
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying were highlights of the week.
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All available spectrum to be auctioned simultaneously through SMRA: PTA chairman
All companies participating in the auction asked to ensure availability of 3G services at the auction.
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Official meeting: IFC team visits State Life Insurance Corporation
Deliberations were made to explore alternative investment sources for Pakistan’s private power industry.
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Change: Bokhari resigns as UBL president
UBL Fund Managers during Bokhari's tenure also grew into the largest private asset management company in Pakistan.
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Voice: ‘Consolidate provincial tax collection under one ministry’
OICCI suggests restructuring taxation measures.
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9MFY14: Indus Motor records impressive profits
Earnings per share clock at Rs29.52.
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Market watch: Index slips down by oil and banks
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 280.41 points.
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Trade: MoC signed to enhance fruit exports
Silk Route can take Pakistani products to Russian and European markets.
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National Fertilizer Marketing: Company flouts rules on staff hiring
Rs105.8m incurred in losses due to irregularities, audit shows.
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Pending reports of SSGCL, SNGPL: Shareholders still await 2013 financial results
Regulator under pressure over delay, spokesman says matter will be resolved soon.
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Though above target, manufacturing growth eases to 5.1%
LSM had earlier recorded expansion of 6.5% in six months.
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Capital flight: Australia’s BHP plans to pull out of Pakistan
Ministry asks company to expand operations in country instead.
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ECNEC approves 12 projects worth Rs62 billion
Rs4 billion low cost housing project for quake hit Awaran also approved. Rs30.4b Sindh water project also approved.
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Bad investment?: Creek Marina still a dream as developers, DHA stuck in deadlock
Over 250 families invested Rs3 billion into the project that is five years past its deadline.
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Fighting crime: SNGPL should introduce cyber lock, says regulator
Step is part of efforts to tackle gas theft.
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Going up: State Bank’s reserves rise $41 million
Foreign exchange reserves held by SBP recorded a week-on-week increase of 0.82%.
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APTMA laments energy situation again
Cites issues plaguing textile industry.
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Corporate results: Engro Foods records healthy profit
Earnings clock at Rs190 million for 1QCY14.
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Market watch: Index slips as caution prevails
Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 107.81 points.
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Under capacity: Government revising marginal gas field policy
While country faces shortage, abandoned gas fields remain unutilised.
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Dial T for tax directory
Revelations continue as public document is assessed further.
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LNG terminal services: Cabinet likely to clear way for award of contract
Fauji Foundation suggests setting up a new terminal for handling LNG.
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Current account deficit over $2.1 billion, data reveals
Widens to 1.2% of GDP in July-March.
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Decisions: ECC scraps ban on gold import
Announces Rs2b Ramazan package, slaps 5% duty on cotton yarn import.
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Diamer-Bhasha Dam: Nawaz to personally monitor project, visit site soon
Prime minister directs to reserve 1% of project cost for environmental conservation. Ensure security for consultants.
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Spectrum auction: PTA says all bidders qualify for auction process
A mock auction will be held on April 21 so that bidders understand the process, before actual auction on April 23.
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OGRA allows Sui Gas to charge 3-month security deposit
The new security deposit will be based on consumers’ monthly average bill.
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Campaign: PASSCO to start wheat procurement drive
PASSCO will start the wheat procurement campaign by the last week of the current month from their zones.
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Potential: ‘Better coordination needed to promote local business’
Pakistan has great potential for US investors to help bring in cheaper but quality education and health facilities.
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Liberalisation of trade with India: Manzil highlights steps to be taken
Think tank names 18 vulnerable industries that need govt attention.
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Fertiliser producers lobby for enhanced gas supplies
Move will squeeze power plants that need gas to boost production.
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Market watch: Led by banking sector, index continues upward movement
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 362.38 points.
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Debt threat: Some power producers sitting idle
Consumers facing eight hours of outages in urban areas.
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Business opportunities conference: 16 MoUs signed for exploring trade, investment potential
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asian States exchange strong handshakes.
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Via post: Knock knock … it’s the FBR notice
Officials send notices to taxpayers under the pretence of missing data.
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Under performance: Economic growth weakens to 3.2% in second quarter
Govt does not release quarterly data, presents average growth for first half.
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Withdrawal: Islamic insurers agree to out-of-court settlement
Longstanding dispute over controversial Takaful Rules 2012 to come to an end.
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Senate question hour: Govt borrowed Rs798.9 bn since June
Rs312 billion raised through State Bank while Rs429.9 billion through commercial banks.
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Tax authorities publish list to embarrass cheats into paying up
Publication of directory makes Pakistan fourth country to publish details of all individual, corporate tax payers.
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Nutrition levels: The greener the fields, the healthier the children
More research, better policies needed to prevent stunting among children.
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Woes: APTMA demands 10% rebate due to rupee appreciation
Wants to shield against inventory losses, requests for currency stability.
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Confucius Centre to be set up in Faisalabad
Chinese show interest in agriculture tie-ups.
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Stepping up: Pak, Taiwan traders vow to take up visa issues
Both sides agree to identify irritants for free flow of goods.
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Growing fast: Real estate startup lures $7m in investments
Lamudi posting impressive growth.
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Power theft to take long time before disappearing: Asif
Says it is not possible to eliminate circular debt from energy chain.
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Market watch: Volatile index settles in the black
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 1.6 points.

















































