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Manufacturing sector: Second MCB PMI shows growth
The PMI for the month of March stood at 65.13, a decline of 1.41 points compared with January’s PMI, which was 66.54.
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Grapevine: Cement manufacturers demand probe into speculations
Rumours of collusion meant to create panic in stock market, laments APCMA.
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Mitigating crisis: LNG import to start next year, says Dastgir
Process to develop the required infrastructure underway.
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SBP’s kitty: Forex reserves fall, data shows
Decline of 4.4% follows external debt servicing of $142 million.
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Clothing business: Luxury lawn making millions for industrialists and investors
Increasing growth leaves footprints on the domestic market.
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Market watch: Index enters unchartered territory
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 309.53 points.
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Gas handling terminal: Govt appears to be abandoning LNG retrofit project
May prefer another scheme that is seeking a lower price.
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July-March: Trade deficit at $13.9b, leaves behind IMF estimate
May dampen positive impact of $2 billion worth of Eurobonds.
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Money matters: Workers’ remittances up 11.87 per cent
Inflow from Saudi Arabia highest in nine months of FY14.
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Window opening : Some spectrum available for all telecom operators
Auction designed such that every company would have chance to survive in 3G era.
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Govt turns down Senate panel proposal seeking suspension of 3G spectrum auction
Minister of State for IT tells committee that there is no legal clause that could hamper the auction process.
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Single attempt: Pakistan raises $2b through Euro bonds
Shows increasing confidence of international investors on government’s policies.
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US participation in Dasu, Diamer-Basha projects important: Dar
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and business links.
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Drive: FBR aims to interact with taxpayers
The objective of the workshop is to communicate with the taxpayers and get feedback from them for confidence building.
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High priority: ‘Do homework before trade with India’
Pakistan Kisan Itehad urges government to pay attention to policy-making.
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Country opens doors to trade expansion
Envoy seeks investment in energy, infrastructure and agriculture.
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‘Yarn import ban considered’
Textile minister emphasises importance of the industry .
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Market watch: Index inches towards another landmark
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 287.64 points, close at 29,000.
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‘Heavy injection due in insurance industry’
Private equity fund from Switzerland to acquire or invest in three companies.
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Commitment: Acting governor assures business of setting up EXIM Bank
Central bank official comments on country’s growth.
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Summer is coming: Dawlance jumps on the energy conservation bandwagon
Amid arrival of summer, company hopes to make headway.
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Gas for power plants: Water and power ministry fails to win ECC’s blessing
Committee rejects demand for diverting gas supply from fertiliser to power producers.
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Banks under threat: Govt may find it hard to repay debt, says WB
Lender says short-term borrowing exposes country to refinancing risks.
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Eurobonds: Move receives positive response, says Dar
The finance minister expected the bond paper to be oversubscribed
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Statement: Finance minister assures economic growth
The finance minister also briefed Sousa about the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies in a transparent process.
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Losing out: Sugarcane production below its sweet mark
Conference held in collaboration with UAF, USDA and AARI to address issue.
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Danish experts arrive to identify openings for agri-business
Consultants will suggest steps to improve trade and cooperation.
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LPG digging its way to auto sector
Opportunity exists in Punjab for cheaper, alternative fuel.
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Fruit exporters asked to meet global standards
Consignments rejected every year due to non-compliance.
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Market watch: Volatile index settles in black
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 74.41 points.
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Euromonitor report: Tradition still ahead of modern methods
Despite gaining popularity, hypermarkets and superstores lag behind small retailers.
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Cement manufacturers brace for price war amid possibility of expansion
APCMA chairman says manufacturers have a right to go for capacity boost.
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Sindh coastal community: ADB full of praise for $33m development project
Terms scheme highly successful in improving income opportunities for the poor.
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IMF lowers economic growth projections for Pakistan
Unemployment rate is expected to rise to 6.9 per cent in 2014 and 7.2 per cent in 2015.
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Advancement: First exhibition centre in Faisalabad
Situated in the heart of Faisalabad, the centre comprises 14 halls and provides 37,000 square feet of covered area.
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Agri practices: Scientists asked to share innovation
According to Bosan, the project will help improve the shearing process.
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On rail: NESPAK to upgrade railway stations
Stations will have modern look, plazas and recreational parks.
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Fuel cells to be used to tackle energy crisis
National centre will be established to achieve a low-carbon economy.
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Importer woes: Customs valuation guidelines unfair, says KCCI
Chamber chief says businesses may be forced into illegal practices.
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Reform: SECP reviews rules to change regulatory culture
Smaller firms will be encouraged through less cumbersome regulations.
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Market watch: Equities traded mixed, but close day with gains
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 170.93 points.
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Optimism: Country on path of sustainable growth, economic stability, says Dar
Outlines steps being taken to address challenges at Toronto meeting.
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Attractive return: Half of equity funds beat KSE 100-Share Index
Two top-performing funds post gains of over 14% against KSE’s 5.3%.
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Game on: With need of high speed, broadband subscribers grow
About 100,000 new users were added every month in the three months to January.
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Budget books: Govt makes history, avoids deficit in March
Revenues match expenditures for the first time.
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Painful loss for textile industry
The ban of imports by the Walt Disney will cost Pakistan approximately $200 million annually.
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Development: Value chain: a good tool for growth
Govt should promote public-private partnership amid under-utilisation of resources.
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Future outlook: Steel producers pin hopes on mega projects
Infrastructure investment in the pipeline will boost industry.
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Tharparkar tragedy: Why famine would happen in a democracy
Cause of crisis is govt’s control over wheat supply, instead of letting market run.
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Better late than never : State Life sets eyes on unit-linked insurance products
Change would ensure company enters market and competes with private competitors .

















































