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PAKISTAN

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Manufacturing May 10, 2016

Global denim producer expands further

A leading textile company in Pakistan and specially known for its denim production, Rana Textile Mills Ltd (Rantex) has been in the textile market for the past 55 years and is a key player in the global...
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Manufacturing May 03, 2016

EBM champions nutrition with social vision

Dr Zeelaf Munir is a recognized businesswoman in Pakistan and the Managing Director of English Biscuits Manufacturers (EBM), the leading producer of packaged food in Pakistan. In an interview with Globus...
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Finance April 29, 2016

Growth set to be among world’s highest

President of the National Bank of Pakistan, the financial arm of the country, Syed Ahmed Iqbal Ashraf has more than 30 years of experience in banking and is a recognized figure for playing major roles...
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Energy April 21, 2016

Pakistan tackles its challenges head on

Irshad Ullah-Khan is one of the leading figures in Pakistan’s social and economic forums. A former Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and author of over 25 volumes of poetry, he is well recognized...
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Energy April 20, 2016

Lower oil prices lead to greater cooperation on energy

The G20 nations have enjoyed the benefits arising from oil price volatility, but it’s clear that international partnerships remain a vital aspect of every nation’s energy policy
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Tourism & Culture April 15, 2016

World-class hotels tell ‘the other side of the story’

Pakistan is not widely known for its luxury tourism, but hotels such as those owned by the Serena Hotel Group are changing all that
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Construction April 11, 2016

Strong growth expected for leading industries

Despite a challenging environment in the traditional industry sector, the pharmaceutical and technology sectors are emerging as strong growth drivers for the economy
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Education April 07, 2016

Education improvements boost competitiveness

Education, one of the central concerns of Pakistan’s Vision 2025 plan, is becoming more accessible to population, and higher education in particular is moving the country forward in science and...
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Energy April 02, 2016

Privatization and U.S. support put Pakistan on track towards 50,000 MW goal

Pakistan’s power sector has hampered growth for many years. The combination of new government initiatives, a revitalized private energy sector and cooperation with international partners –...
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Energy March 27, 2016

Huge gas supply boosts in the pipeline

The landmark TAPI pipeline and Iran-Pakistan pipeline, which, after a long delay, now looks set to go ahead thanks to the removal of sanctions on Iran, will help Pakistan’s gas utility companies,...
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Energy March 21, 2016

USAID & EIA help to unlock Pakistan’s unconventional potential

With estimated recoverable resources of 14 billion barrels of shale oil and around 95 TCF of risk recoverable free gas, Pakistan is working closely with international partners USAID and the Energy Information...
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Energy March 16, 2016

Capital-intensive industry seeks foreign partners

Downstream sector gears up for technology and capacity upgradation as global oil prices allow room for achieving self sufficiency
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Energy March 11, 2016

Power generation from LNG set to double by 2017 to 3,600 MW

As the cleanest hydrocarbon with a key role to play in the reduction of CO2 emissions, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is becoming increasingly popular across the globe. Pakistan is one of four new countries...