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Household spending saves Germany from recession: data
Federal data says the GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in Jan-Mar period, with only consumer spending in positive territory.
Federal data says the GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in Jan-Mar period, with only consumer spending in positive territory.
1 day ago
Syria refugee influx taxes Lebanese economy and nerves
Economists say the influx of refugees has had a negative impact on Lebanon's economy.
Economists say the influx of refugees has had a negative impact on Lebanon's economy.
15th May, 2013
Smoked seafood products on demand
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
14th May, 2013
Trade, industry see revival of economy
Trade and industry leaders hoped that the PML (N) government would give priority to economy and carve an effective economic policy.
Trade and industry leaders hoped that the PML (N) government would give priority to economy and carve an effective economic policy.
13th May, 2013
Fall in growth of corporate profitability
An analysis result reveals that almost half of the two dozen major companies unveiled financial figures that turned out to be ‘lower than expectations’.
An analysis result reveals that almost half of the two dozen major companies unveiled financial figures that turned out to be ‘lower than expectations’.
13th May, 2013
Failure to capitalise on domestic advantage
Pakistan has not been able to profit from the opportunities of the growing l halal food market offers to its exporters.
Pakistan has not been able to profit from the opportunities of the growing l halal food market offers to its exporters.
8th May, 2013
India’s startups lacking guardian ‘angels’
Risk-taking appetite from investors is low and the decline could not come at a worse time amid the global downturn.
Risk-taking appetite from investors is low and the decline could not come at a worse time amid the global downturn.
5th May, 2013
FBR official stresses tax compliance
“IT can change concepts of taxpayers by reducing their direct interaction between taxpayers and tax department.”
“IT can change concepts of taxpayers by reducing their direct interaction between taxpayers and tax department.”
2nd May, 2013
Europe seeking end to ‘nightmare’ youth unemployment
“Youth unemployment, that is the real nightmare of my country and the EU,” he said.
“Youth unemployment, that is the real nightmare of my country and the EU,” he said.
30th April, 2013
Android reigns, Windows gains in smartphones: survey
Google's Android operating system extended its dominance in smartphones in US and other major markets.
Google's Android operating system extended its dominance in smartphones in US and other major markets.
29th April, 2013
Kenya’s cellphone bank gives loans from just a dollar
M-Shwari allows subscribers to operate savings accounts, earn interest on deposits, and borrow money using their mobiles.
M-Shwari allows subscribers to operate savings accounts, earn interest on deposits, and borrow money using their mobiles.
28th April, 2013
Flag makers eye more orders
A leading flag maker hoped the sale of all types of political parties’ flags in Karachi may touch 2.0-2.5 million.
A leading flag maker hoped the sale of all types of political parties’ flags in Karachi may touch 2.0-2.5 million.
28th April, 2013
Steps for economic revival demanded
The business community urged the caretaker government to expand its responsibility not just focus on than ‘holding free and fair elections’.
The business community urged the caretaker government to expand its responsibility not just focus on than ‘holding free and fair elections’.
28th April, 2013
Move to end deadlock on ECOTA: Concessions offered to four states
ISLAMABAD, April 27: At the fourth Economic Cooperation Organisation Trade Agreement meeting Pakistan offered a list of tradable items for concessions in duties and taxes for four member countries.
ISLAMABAD, April 27: At the fourth Economic Cooperation Organisation Trade Agreement meeting Pakistan offered a list of tradable items for concessions in duties and taxes for four member countries.
25th April, 2013
Exclusive: Verizon eyes roughly $100 billion bid for Verizon Wireless stake
Verizon has hired advisers to prepare a possible $100 billion cash and stock bid to take full control of Verizon Wireless.
Verizon has hired advisers to prepare a possible $100 billion cash and stock bid to take full control of Verizon Wireless.
23rd April, 2013
Japan discussing possibility of first casino
A pro-casino group of Japanese lawmakers plans to welcome casino gambling into their new legislation.
A pro-casino group of Japanese lawmakers plans to welcome casino gambling into their new legislation.
22nd April, 2013
Quest for autonomy
“An autonomous economic reform and planning commission should replace the current planning body."
“An autonomous economic reform and planning commission should replace the current planning body."
22nd April, 2013
Provinces humble FBR
Provincial resource mobilisation registered a sharp growth in their tax revenues, which rose by 89.7 per cent to Rs70.7 billion from Rs37.2 billion a year earlier.
Provincial resource mobilisation registered a sharp growth in their tax revenues, which rose by 89.7 per cent to Rs70.7 billion from Rs37.2 billion a year earlier.
17th April, 2013
Power outages affect industrial output
Production activity in seven industrial clusters is badly affected owing to prolonged power outages.
Production activity in seven industrial clusters is badly affected owing to prolonged power outages.
16th April, 2013
The shine comes off the gold market
The shine has come off the gold market, with its sharpest decline of 9 per cent, to $1,361 yesterday. Here are some reasons why.
The shine has come off the gold market, with its sharpest decline of 9 per cent, to $1,361 yesterday. Here are some reasons why.
