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March 9, 2002 Saturday Zilhaj 24, 1422 Cabinet body to take up 10 key irritants: Investment, growth KARACHI, March 8: Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the first meeting of the recently established Cabinet Committee on Deregulation will be held on Monday to sort out ways and... Steel tariffs: US move a ‘unilateralist overdrive’ BRUSSELS, March 8: European Union policymakers are convinced: US President George W. Bush’s controversial decision to slap steep tariffs on imports of foreign steel is not just about trade. It is... Exports to US unaffected in six months KARACHI, March 8: The September 11 terror attack on the US and the subsequent war against Afghanistan had no immediate impact on Pakistan’s exports to the US. But exporters fear that... Govt plans law to ensure recovery: Inter-corporate debt ISLAMABAD, March 8: The government is considering to empower oil and gas companies under the law to discontinue supplies to fuel consumers including power companies and utilities if they fail to... Scheme for warehouses abroad launched KARACHI, March 8: The Export Promotion Bureau has launched a scheme for warehousing Pakistani products in Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and Central Asian Republics, Australia and New Zealand.... Sindh asked to implement by 23rd: Mineral policy KARACHI, March 8: President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday directed the Sindh Government to complete the implementation of National Mineral Policy by March 23 this year.... CIB clearance KARACHI, March 8: The State Bank has allowed banks and non-bank financial institutions to use their prerogative in accommodating borrowers.... Bulls maintain upward journey KARACHI, March 8: Stocks closed the weekend session on a firm note followed by fresh active short-covering in the pivotals, signalling that the current run-up is not elusive but has some... CED procedure for ship plates notified ISLAMABAD, March 8: The Central Board of Revenue has notified special procedure for collection of Central Excise Duty on iron and steel plates recovered through dismantling or breaking of all types...