Important Business News
07 April, 2018
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1. | SBP concerned at external account, BoP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday that the external account remained a cause of concern for the macroeconomic stability and the brewing Balance of Payments (BoP) challenges warrant concerted and timely measures to preserve the macroeconomic stability and growth momentum. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709196-news.html |
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2. | Domestic debt rose by Rs.588.2bn in H1
Domestic debt increased by Rs 588.2 billion during the first half of this fiscal year (FY18), slightly higher than the level observed in the same period last year. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709197-news.html |
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3. | Miftah, Others discuss economic sitation
The Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Miftah Ismail chaired the meeting of Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board on Friday. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709198-news.html |
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4. | China’s co asked to submit undertaking on power supply
The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has sought an undertaking from M/s Shanghai Electric Power Company(SEP), the new “cleared” buyer, that the company will ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to military and its installations during war and peace, well-informed sources in federal government told Business Recorder. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709200-news.html |
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5. | Nawaz praises CJP’s commitment to timey elections
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday appreciated Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar’s remarks on the upcoming general elections, urging the CJP to ensure a level playing field for all parties. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709201-news.html |
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6. | ‘Kashmir solidarity Day’ observed
The nation observed Kashmir Solidarity Day on Friday to condemn the fresh wave of Indian brutalities against innocent Kashmiris being perpetuated to stop their just struggle for securing their inalienable right to self determination. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709202-news.html |
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7. | PIA: PC invites fresh Eol
Privatisation Commission has invited a fresh expression of interest (EOI) from Financial Consultant for a period of six months for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709189-news.html |
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8. | PSO resumes fuel oil imports after 4-month halt
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) this week issued its first fuel oil import tender for the year after suspending purchases at the end of 2017 ahead of an expected pickup in demand during summer. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709191-news.html |
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9. | Absence of full LSM data to blur GDP figure
The government’s ability to present a realistic budget on April 27, the date scheduled by Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Miftah Ismail, may not be possible with only seven-month data for large-scale manufacturing available that would make it difficult for Finance and Planning to work out a credible GDP figure. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/1-page/709186-news.html |
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11. | Punjab Govt shows solidarity with Kashmiri people
The Punjab government on Friday showed their complete solidarity with the people of Occupied Kashmir on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/2-page/709207-news.html |
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12. | PM to inaugurate Khuzdar Shahdadkot section today
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will inaugurate Khuzdar-Shahdadkot section and start of work on Yakmach-Kharan road project during a ceremony in Kharan Today. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2018/04/07/2-page/709205-news.html |
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