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Rationale of sugar exports
Strong carryover-stocks plus estimates of surplus production this year have led the government to allow limited export of sugar. But…
Super Asia: A profile
When Mian Mohammad Din from Gujranwala made Pakistan’s first local washing machine almost 40 years ago, he didn’t have the…
Pakistan’s increasing water deficit
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources says the country, once having surplus water, now has a water deficit.…
Managing business without taking hefty bank loans
A CONGLOMERATE of nine industrial units, the Pakistan Fruit Juice Company (Pvt) Ltd is engaged in manufacturing various food and…
Protectionism vs rent-seeking
In view of trade surpluses, the federal government has levied a duty on wheat and sugar imports to protect farmers…
Bank deposits go down
A sharp reduction of over 100 basis points was noted for Pakistan Investment Bonds of all tenures during the auction…
Financialy unsound companies look for govt. help
The reliance on the government by some businesses — assumed in the shape of a bailout during times of distress…
Volatile rupee fluctuates sharply against dollar
Competing variables were at play in the local currency market last week, as the rupee moved sharply against the dollar.…
Agri credit rises up to 40pc in July-Oct
Banks disbursed Rs128.1 billion in the four months to October, which is 25.6 per cent of the annual target of…