2015年5月20日 星期三

2015-05-21 Pakistan Business


Power workers rally against sell-off plan   
DAWN.com
LAHORE: A large number of power sector workers took to the streets across the country on Wednesday to protest against the government plan to privatise profitable companies of Wapda 'at the behest of IMF and the World Bank' and 'at the cost of the poor'.
Workers protest against privatisation of profitable power companies   The Nation
WAPDA workers protest privatisation plan   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)

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The Express Tribune
   
Farm credit reaches Rs368.7bn   
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Banks disbursed agriculture loans worth Rs368.7 billion during the first 10 months of current fiscal year (July 2014-April 2015). This amount is 73.7 per cent of the overall annual target of Rs500bn and 28 per cent higher than the disbursement of ...

Rs 368.7bn agri credit disbursed during current fiscal year : May 21, 2015, 3:06 am   Daily Times
Credit disbursement: Banks extend Rs368.7b in loans to farmers   The Express Tribune
July-April period Agriculture credit disbursement hits Rs 368 billion mark   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)

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NDTV
   
Brent Crude Prices Dip on Oversupply   
NDTV
Singapore: Brent crude oil prices dipped in early Asian trade on Thursday as ongoing oversupply weighed on markets, but prices remained within a narrow range in place since late April. Front-month Brent crude futures have seen numerous days of erratic ...

Oil prices inch up, but stay within range   The Fiscal Times
Top 10 countries in the world by oil consumption   Exploration Global
Alberta increases crude oil output to U.S. Midwest   Calgary Herald

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The Nation
   
No new tax on existing tax-payers: FBR chief   
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: The government unveiled on Wednesday outline of next year's federal budget, envisaging tax target of Rs3.1 trillion, development programme of Rs580 billion and fiscal deficit of about Rs1.433tr. Briefing a panel of parliamentarians, the ...

Govt likely to impose extra Rs200b taxes in budget   The Nation

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Daily Times
   
GE to overhaul PIA aircraft engines   
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: The General Electric (GE) entered into an agreement with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) here on Wednesday to overhaul and carry out maintenance of the engines of PIA Boeing aircraft. The United States Export-Import Bank (EXIM) will ...

US EXIM Bank to give $55m for refurbishing PIA aircraft engines   The Nation
GE explores potential to invest in alternative energy in Pakistan   Daily Times
Investment-friendly regime vowed: GE vice chairman meets BoI officials   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)

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The Express Tribune
   
CCP, SECP sign accord   
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sharing classified information. “A formal information sharing ...

Paddy sowing target set at 4.4m acres in Punjab   The Nation
Information-sharing: CCP, SECP reach understanding   The Express Tribune

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The News International
   
SECP issues show cause notice to Axact   
The News International
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a show cause notice to the Axact company for violation of its Memorandum of Association by indulging in ultra vires activities. The notice has been issued under Section ...

SECP issues a show-cause notice to Axact   Daily Times
SECP issues show cause notice to Axact over alleged violations   DunyaNews Pakistan

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Walled City markets remain shut against trader killing   
The Nation
LAHORE - The traders of provincial capital observed partial strike against killing of their fellow shopkeeper of Sahah Alam Market, as the markets of only walled city remained shut on Wednesday. The markets and bazaars which were closed to protest the ...

CM urged to probe trader's death   Daily Times

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The Express Tribune
   
Horticulture, livestock projects for Balochistan   
DAWN.com
QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Wednesday launched a number of projects in horticulture, livestock and tourism sectors, aimed at improving their production and quality to the international standards. According to provincial planning and ...

Balochistan govt adjusts lens, focuses on growth areas   The Express Tribune

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The Express Tribune
   
National trade bodies threaten strike, protests   
The Nation
Trade bodies have rejected the proposed 3 percent increase in the general sales tax (GST) by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), demanded zero rating of GST for the industries, and threatened to take to the streets if the plan was withdrawn. Addressing a ...

Export-oriented industries: Sialkot traders angry over proposed GST rise   The Express Tribune

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