en-pk-hotdailynews: 2015-02-21 Pakistan Business

Oil prices fall in New York
Channel News Asia
New York oil prices fell in late trade on Friday (Feb 20), with the WTI contract breaking away from a stable trade in London to fall near the US$50 dollar line. PHOTOS. (Photo: AFP/Frederic J Brown). Enlarge; Caption. NEW YORK: New York oil prices fell in late ...

Another Big Reason to Think Oil Prices Aren't Going Up Soon   Bloomberg
Current Crude Oil Prices at $50.78 – Here's What's Next   Nasdaq
Oil ends mixed after mild rig count drop, heating oil spikes   Reuters

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Indian envoy for improved bilateral trade
DAWN.com
LAHORE: India and Pakistan have the potential to become a growth opportunity for each other and therefore should take collective measures for bilateral trade, said the High Commissioner of India T.C.A Raghavan during an address at the Lahore Chamber ...

India, Pakistan can become growth opportunity for each other: Raghavan   The Nation
India, Pakistan have potential to become growth opportunity: Indian HC   Daily Times
Fairs, exhibitions can help enhance trade ties: Indian HC   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)

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Sales tax recovery up manifold after Sindh took over collection, PA told
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Sales tax recovery has increased manifold since the province started collecting it a few years ago as compared to collections by the federal government in the past, said Sindh Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Sikandar Mandhro on Friday.
Sindh Consumers Protection Bill passed   The Nation
SA passes The Sindh Consumers Protection Bill, 2014: 4 mega projects in ...   Customs Today Newspaper
SA passes consumer protection bill   Daily Times
Pakistan Today
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
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Stocks add 51 points to overnight gains
DAWN.com
KARACHI: The stock market extended the rally into the last day of the week with KSE-100 index posting a again of 50.72 points to close at 33,993. Market participants said that 34,000-level was proving a strong resistance. While local participants were seen to ...

KSE builds on gains after favourable CAD data   The Nation
Banking sector helps KSE-100 to gain 50 points amid volatile trading   Daily Times
Index fetches 51 more points   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
The Express Tribune
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Govt tasks WHO and UNICEF to revise 497 high-risk UCs' micro plans by March ...
Customs Today Newspaper
ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar tasked the World Heath Organisation and UNICEF officials to work closely with District Polio Eradication committees and update the micro plans by the March 10 positively.
Action on TAG recommendations on polio directed   The Nation
Minister directs full implementation of experts' recommendations   Daily Times
Eliminating polio: Lack of data obstructing eradication efforts   The Express Tribune
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
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NAB chairman visits KP Bureau for annual inspection
Daily Times
PESHAWAR: NAB Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has said that corruption is one of the major factors that creates hurdles in the progress and prosperity of a country. While on an annual inspection visit to NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bureau, he directed all ...

Corruption Perceptions Index: NAB's efforts improved Pakistan's status, says ...   The Express Tribune
NAB chief visits KP bureau   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
Transparency Int'l report rated Pakistan in CPI from 175 to 126: NAB chairman   PakistanHerald
Aaj News
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29% growth in exports lauded: EU delegation calls on Aptma chairman
Customs Today Newspaper
LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Chairman S M Tanveer, addressing the European Union delegation, has said the country's textile industry is taking all efforts to utilise GSP Plus facility, which has helped increase Pakistan's exports to ...

EU unsatisfied over GSP plus compliance   The News International
SNGPL restores gas to textile industry after 10 days closure   The Nation
Gas supply to Punjab textile sector restored partially   DAWN.com
Business Recorder
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Knitwear industry: PHMA urges FBR to clear ST refund cases
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMEA) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately clear the sales tax refund cases to bailout the knitwear industry which is currently facing severe liquidity crunch. PHMEA ...

Punjab knitwear industry refusing orders due to energy crunch   The Nation
1200 knitwear industries with 1.5 workers forced to refuse orders owing to ...   Customs Today Newspaper

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Denmark's Vestas Wind Systems announces first bond since 2010
GlobalCapital
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems, which is unrated, has mandated banks for its second euro bond deal, five years after its debut in 2010. By Richard Metcalf; 20 Feb 2015. A roadshow will take place from next week, and will continue into the ...

Vestas signs second Pakistan MoU with Punjab province   Recharge (subscription)
Vestas signs two MOUs in Pakistan   Windpower Monthly (subscription)
Vestas' plans for Pakistan expand quickly   SeeNews Renewables
The News International
Greentech Lead
Customs Today Newspaper
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Unabated robberies put police's competence to test
Pakistan Today
Robbery, theft, burglary, street crimes and other such cases were not uncommon in capital territory, but the latest burglary at the farmhouse of former Senate Chairman Wasim Sajjad has put a big question mark on the performance of Islamabad Police.
Former Senate chairman robbed of Rs20m in cash, 150-tola gold, 6 watches, 2 ...   Customs Today Newspaper
Ex-president Wasim Sajjad's house looted in Islamabad   Khaleej Times

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