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Boosting SMEs top govt priority, says DawoodCommerce Advisor Abdul Razak Dawood Saturday said the government has released Rs17.5 billion of refunds to the export sectors, adding that the ministry’s top priority is to boost SMEs to underpin the national economy. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819558-news.html |
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Oil, gas explorationInt’l tender floated for auction for 18 new blocks https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819559-news.html |
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H1 workers’ remittances up $365m YoYWorkers’ remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis posted over 3 percent increase during the first half (July-Dec) of this fiscal year (FY20). https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819560-news.html |
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There’re no differences between PM, chairman: FBRChairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will formally announce the concessions given to traders and he will also participate in the PM’s interaction with traders on January 20. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819553-news.html |
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Listing of companiesSECP to relax major condition under IPO regulations https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819555-news.html |
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Hubco likely to carve out two units from PPAM/s Hub Power Company (Hubco) is likely to carve out two units of the Hub plant from the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and novate them to Karachi Electric (KE), well informed sources told Business Recorder. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/1-page/819556-news.html |
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Hike in POL prices challenged in SCThe Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) on Saturday challenged the recent hike in prices of petroleum products by the government in the Supreme Court (SC) Lahore registry. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/2-page/819567-news.html |
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Modest trading activity seen on cotton marketModest trading activity was again witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday owing to short supply of best quality lint, dealers said. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/8-page/819622-news.html |
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Value-added exports up by 27pc, says RazakDiscontinuation of all subsidies on exports has helped Pakistan to increase its value-added exports to 27 percent, said Razak Dawood. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/11-page/819646-news.html |
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Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trendPrices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. https://www.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/561039/prices-of-essential-kitchen-items-witness-upward-trend/ |
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Economic stabilisation has failed to bring growth: PM aideAdviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry & Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said though there is economic stabilisation in Pakistan the country has still not seen economic growth. https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=12_01_2020_003_003 |
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Auto part vendors lambaste assemblers over low localisation, high pricesFor the first time in 15 years, auto parts vendors have finally spoken out against local vehicle assemblers over low localisation and high prices. https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=12_01_2020_010_003 |
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Tax reforms yield Rs209bn in additional revenueThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs209 billion additional during the first five months of this fiscal year mainly due to structural changes in taxation system, procedures and withdrawal of exemptions. https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=12_01_2020_010_006 |
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French wheat exports hit seven-year high in DecemberSoft wheat exports from French ports reached a seven-year high in December during the on-going transportation strikes that saw loadings at several ports around the country halted intermittently for several days, Refinitiv data showed Thursday. https://epaper.brecorder.com/2020/01/12/8-page/819619-news.html
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