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The Saudi economy
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The Saudi economy

After enjoying a long period of abundance and prosperity, Saudi Arabia is all set to see its fortune diminishing in the near future due to a drastic fall in crude prices. Reflecting this scenario, it announced a record budget deficit and cuts in fuel and
Published 05 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Yet another amnesty?
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Yet another amnesty?

On January 1, the Voluntary Tax Compliance Scheme (VTCS) the Prime Minister announced was a New Year gift for the trader community and also earned a "gold medal there for, but since VTCS will amend the Income Tax Ordinance, and therefore require parliamen
Published 05 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Amnesty must lead to raise number of filers
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Amnesty must lead to raise number of filers

Not only is the 'block' that constitutes honest taxpayers plausibly angry at the 'amnesty' granted to traders under the Voluntary Tax Filing Scheme (VTFS), country's political opposition has also strongly reacted to the government's controversial move. Ne
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Your rupee last week
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Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (December 28 to 31 2015).

Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains
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THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains witnessed on the money market as the rupee managed to pick up versus the dollar during the week-ended on January 2, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee appreciated by 20 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 10
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round gains
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THE RUPEE: all-round gains

All-round gains witnessed on the money market as the rupee managed to pick up versus the dollar during the week-ended on January 2, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee appreciated by 20 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 10
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 2.2 percent
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Index gains 2.2 percent

Karachi shares market ended the year's last week on a positive note with benchmark KSE100 index rising 2.2 per cent to 33,228.95 points.
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 2.2 percent
Exchange

Index gains 2.2 percent

Karachi shares market ended the year's last week on a positive note with benchmark KSE100 index rising 2.2 per cent to 33,228.95 points.
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 2.2 percent
Exchange

Index gains 2.2 percent

Karachi shares market ended the year''s last week on a positive note with benchmark KSE100 index rising 2.2 per cent to 33,228.95 points.
Published 04 Jan, 2016 12:00am
HTLL plans to set up blending plant in Lahore
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HTLL plans to set up blending plant in Lahore

The Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited plans to set up a state-of-the art blending plant in Lahore which is expected to begin in the first quarter of February this year. Company Chairman Shaukat Hassan speaking with Business Recorder on Saturday said the p
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am
189 Pakistanis imprisoned in Indian jails gone 'missing'
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189 Pakistanis imprisoned in Indian jails gone 'missing'

Some 189 Pakistanis imprisoned in Indian jails, have gone missing, according to lists of nationals exchanged by Pakistan and India on the first day of New Year. Pakistan and India on Friday exchanged through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Survival of fittest for commodities shipping firms in 2016
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Survival of fittest for commodities shipping firms in 2016

Shipping companies that transport commodities such as coal, iron ore and grain face a painful year ahead, with only the strongest expected to weather a deepening crisis caused by tepid demand and a surplus of vessels for hire. The predicament facing firms
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am
China says to step up checks on individuals' forex buying
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China says to step up checks on individuals' forex buying

China's foreign exchange regulator said on Thursday it will step up checks on individuals' foreign currency buying, in its latest step to curb capital outflows. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) will launch a new system to monitor foreig
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Saudi forex, CDS suggest confidence partly restored by budget
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Saudi forex, CDS suggest confidence partly restored by budget

Saudi Arabian foreign exchange and credit default swap markets have held steady since the kingdom released its state budget this week, suggesting Riyadh has at least partially convinced investors it can get its finances under control. The 2016 budget anno
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am
Canada stocks 2016 outlook downgraded
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Canada stocks 2016 outlook downgraded

Canadian equities will gain nearly 10 percent next year but will not come close to where they finished 2014 as slumping energy prices and a weak economic outlook has prompted strategists to lower their outlook, a Reuters poll found. The poll showed Toront
Published 03 Jan, 2016 12:00am