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Print - 2013-03-25
Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades embarked on last-minute crisis talks with international lenders on Sunday in an attempt to save the Mediterranean island from financial meltdown. With Cyprus facing a Monday deadline to avert a collapse of its banking
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Mobile banking

Mobile banking

Mobile banking seems to have made very good progress in recent years. Speaking at the 6th International Conference on "Mobile Banking in Pakistan" on 14th March, 2013, Governor, SBP stated that developments in branchless banking across the country so far
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
A biased verdict

A biased verdict

For years now Pakistan-bashing has become a favourite pastime with Indian government. That Indian higher judiciary too would join is disconcerting; but it was expected as forces behind Hindu revivalism gain strength. A case in point is the Indian Supreme
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Pipeline politics

Pipeline politics

The Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project finalised amidst much fanfare with the presidents of Iran and Pakistan attending the ceremony has been generally supported by the people of this country. We need fuel to feed our power houses and, given the risi
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Second 'Shareholder Spring' unlikely to bloom in Europe

Second 'Shareholder Spring' unlikely to bloom in Europe

While politicians and public have fulminated against lottery-sized pay awards in Europe's boardrooms, fund firms, which wield the real power, are less concerned by such excesses and unlikely to use new powers to revolt on remuneration.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Quality enhancement cell - I

Quality enhancement cell - I

Through HEC, the issue of quality has been identified as the major issue confronting the higher education sector in the Medium-Term Development Framework (MTDF). Therefore, to enhance the quality of output and efficiency of the higher education learning s
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IP pipeline: the energy corridor

IP pipeline: the energy corridor

Amidst heightened frenzy of elections approaching in Pakistan, the President of Pakistan announced the commencement of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline (IP)on March 11, 2013.The purpose of this project was to import natural gas from energy-surplus Iran to energ
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Commodity Review: rice exports to Iran face steady decline

Commodity Review: rice exports to Iran face steady decline

COTTON: The high days for cotton prices might soon come to an end as the world's biggest cotton consumers announce their plans to sell from their cotton stock in a bid to cushion local industries against the ungainly rise of fiber prices in these crucial
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Unannounced power outages irk residents

Unannounced power outages irk residents

Unannounced load shedding in Rawalpindi city and cantonments have reached duration of more than 10 hours a day, making the lives of residents miserable. The residents of Misrial, Chungi No 22, Mareer, Sadr, Dhok Choudrian and other areas, expressing their
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Pesco for adopting precautionary steps against electrocution

Pesco for adopting precautionary steps against electrocution

Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) has urged its customers to adopt all precautionary measures to avoid electrocution and electric shocks for their own safety so that precious human lives and property could be secured during the current torrentia
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election Tribunal formed in Rawalpindi

Election Tribunal formed in Rawalpindi

An Election Tribunal to hear the petitions against the decisions of Returning Officers has been formed in Rawalpindi division. The tribunal is comprised of Justice Rauf Ahmed Sheikh ad Justice Mamoon-ur-Rasheed of Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Kashmiri leaders call on JI Karachi chief

Kashmiri leaders call on JI Karachi chief

A delegation of political, religious and Kashmiri leaders, led by Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Chaudhary Abdul Majeed, met with chief of Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) Karachi chapter Muhammad Hussain Mahenti at Idara-e-Noor Haq on Sunday.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Rains wash away pollen grains from Islamabad air

Rains wash away pollen grains from Islamabad air

Heavy overnight rain in the Federal Capital was welcomed by the allergy patients as pollen count has decreased and will remain low during next couple of days.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 18 to 22 2013).

Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 24, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (March 25, 2013).

Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Dark horse Khoso is caretaker Prime Minister

Dark horse Khoso is caretaker Prime Minister

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday picked former Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) nominee, as the caretaker Prime Minister. Khoso's appointment as the caretaker Prime Minister brought an end to the week-long u
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Dark horse Khoso is caretaker Prime Minister

Dark horse Khoso is caretaker Prime Minister

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday picked former Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) nominee, as the caretaker Prime Minister. Khoso's appointment as the caretaker Prime Minister brought an end to the week-long u
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election Outlook-I: A compromise solution?

Election Outlook-I: A compromise solution?

What the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) needed, if not the major political parties that have bickered over the selection of caretaker prime minister endlessly, was a compromise candidate. Former Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, who has achieved unexpe
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election Outlook-I: A compromise solution?

Election Outlook-I: A compromise solution?

What the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) needed, if not the major political parties that have bickered over the selection of caretaker prime minister endlessly, was a compromise candidate. Former Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, who has achieved unexpe
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf arrives, seeks to cause a stir

Musharraf arrives, seeks to cause a stir

Former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf (retd) returned to the country on Sunday, ending his four-year-long self exile ahead of the polls, vowing to take the nation forward to prosperity and peace. Threats by Taliban, however, marred his political
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf arrives, seeks to cause a stir

Musharraf arrives, seeks to cause a stir

Former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf (retd) returned to the country on Sunday, ending his four-year-long self exile ahead of the polls, vowing to take the nation forward to prosperity and peace. Threats by Taliban, however, marred his political
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nine-member KP interim cabinet sworn in

Nine-member KP interim cabinet sworn in

The nine-member caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was sworn in by Governor Shaukatullah Khan on Sunday at the Governor's House. Those who took oath included Fayyaz Ahmad Toru, Yunas Khan Marwat, Samin Jan Babar, Omar Farooq, Abdul Rauf Khattak,
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Nine-member KP interim cabinet sworn in

Nine-member KP interim cabinet sworn in

The nine-member caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was sworn in by Governor Shaukatullah Khan on Sunday at the Governor's House. Those who took oath included Fayyaz Ahmad Toru, Yunas Khan Marwat, Samin Jan Babar, Omar Farooq, Abdul Rauf Khattak,
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall in interbank rates

THE RUPEE: modest fall in interbank rates

Cautionary measures by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) helped the rupee to keep away from sharp erosion versus the dollar amid the shortened week, ended on March 22, due to Pakistan Day holiday on Saturday. On the interbank market, the rupee dropped by 1
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall in interbank rates

THE RUPEE: modest fall in interbank rates

Cautionary measures by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) helped the rupee to keep away from sharp erosion versus the dollar amid the shortened week, ended on March 22, due to Pakistan Day holiday on Saturday. On the interbank market, the rupee dropped by 1
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker chief minister Punjab: no consensus evolved

Caretaker chief minister Punjab: no consensus evolved

The Parliamentary Committee, formed to nominate caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, was unable to reach a consensus in its meeting held here on Sunday. Pakistan People's Party was asked to propose new names instead of former justice Zahid Hussain and journal
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Caretaker chief minister Punjab: no consensus evolved

Caretaker chief minister Punjab: no consensus evolved

The Parliamentary Committee, formed to nominate caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, was unable to reach a consensus in its meeting held here on Sunday. Pakistan People's Party was asked to propose new names instead of former justice Zahid Hussain and journal
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses bullish trend

KSE witnesses bullish trend

Foreign fund managers' continuous interest and better expectations of March quarter results helped Karachi share market gain 1.7 percent during last week ending March 22, 2013. Overall, the capital market witnessed bullish trend during last week and the b
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses bullish trend

KSE witnesses bullish trend

Foreign fund managers' continuous interest and better expectations of March quarter results helped Karachi share market gain 1.7 percent during last week ending March 22, 2013. Overall, the capital market witnessed bullish trend during last week and the b
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
KSE witnesses bullish trend

KSE witnesses bullish trend

Foreign fund managers'' continuous interest and better expectations of March quarter results helped Karachi share market gain 1.7 percent during last week ending March 22, 2013. Overall, the capital market witnessed bullish trend during last week and the
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

The futures spreads declined by 895 basis points to 1.21 percent during the outgoing week ended March 22. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed an upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 12.4 percent to 18.78 million shares
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

The futures spreads declined by 895 basis points to 1.21 percent during the outgoing week ended March 22. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed an upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 12.4 percent to 18.78 million shares
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

The futures spreads declined by 895 basis points to 1.21 percent during the outgoing week ended March 22. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed an upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 12.4 percent to 18.78 million shares
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

Futures spreads dip by 895 basis points

The futures spreads declined by 895 basis points to 1.21 percent during the outgoing week ended March 22. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed an upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 12.4 percent to 18.78 million shares
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades embarked on last-minute crisis talks with international lenders on Sunday in an attempt to save the Mediterranean island from financial meltdown. With Cyprus facing a Monday deadline to avert a collapse of its banking
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades embarked on last-minute crisis talks with international lenders on Sunday in an attempt to save the Mediterranean island from financial meltdown. With Cyprus facing a Monday deadline to avert a collapse of its banking
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cyprus faces last ditch chance

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades embarked on last-minute crisis talks with international lenders on Sunday in an attempt to save the Mediterranean island from financial meltdown. With Cyprus facing a Monday deadline to avert a collapse of its banking
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Gas cylinder decanting goes unchecked in Rawalpindi

Gas cylinder decanting goes unchecked in Rawalpindi

Gas cylinder decanting is going on at large scale in the garrison city amid the meagre and non-serious efforts of officials of police and other concerned departments to control it. Gas decanting shops can be seen in almost every market of the city, even i
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IGP Sindh asks police to tighten noose around criminals

IGP Sindh asks police to tighten noose around criminals

The newly inducted Inspector General Police (IGP), Sindh, Shahid Nadeem Baloch, has asked the police to tighten the noose around notorious criminals with the sole aim to secure the lives and properties of the people and to establish peace in the society.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
LUMHS to hold International symposium on March 28

LUMHS to hold International symposium on March 28

The 8th International Symposium of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro shall be held from 28th to 30th March 2013 at Jamshoro campus. Eminent experts of various specialties of Medical Sciences from all around the world have agreed t
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
SU senate endorses recommendations of appointment body

SU senate endorses recommendations of appointment body

The senate of the university of Sindh endorsed recommendations made by the appointment committee in revised version of model tenure track statues and implementation for appointment of faculty under tenure track system and approved the revised statues rega
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Screening programme to detect childhood tuberculoses

Screening programme to detect childhood tuberculoses

A screening programme is being started in 36 districts of Punjab to detect childhood tuberculoses. Earlier this programme was being implemented only in 12 districts. Pakistan is on fifth in the world according to ratio of TB disease and more than four lak
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ICAP conducts second series of directors' training programme

ICAP conducts second series of directors' training programme

The Code of Corporate Governance (Code) 2012 made it a mandatory requirement for all the listed companies to make arrangements to carry out directors' training programme for at least one director of the company per year.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Dry weather likely

Dry weather likely

The Meteorological department has forecast mostly partly cloudy weather with chances of rain/thunderstorm at scattered places of upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan tonight. However, dry weather is expected in most parts o
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
10th class syllabus: Shahbaz takes notice of deletions

10th class syllabus: Shahbaz takes notice of deletions

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif takes strict notice of the deletions made in 10th class syllabus and directed the School Department and Punjab Textbook Board to immediately restore the deleted items in the syllabus.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
'Musharraf should be held accountable for human rights abuses'

'Musharraf should be held accountable for human rights abuses'

The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said the Pakistan government should hold former military ruler Pervez Musharraf accountable for human rights abuses on his return to the country. It said legal proceedings are pending against Musharraf in se
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
84th birth anniversary of Begum Bhutto celebrated

84th birth anniversary of Begum Bhutto celebrated

The Peoples Youth Organisation (PYO) on Sunday celebrated the 84th birth anniversary of Maadr-i-Jamhooriat late Begum Nusrat Bhutto here at the People's Youth Secretariat. President PYO Rawalpindi Raja Anayat-ur-Rehman, who was the chief guest, on the occ
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Today is last date for admissions to AIOU programmes

Today is last date for admissions to AIOU programmes

Today (Monday 25th March) is the last date for submission of admission forms with late fee charges from Matric to MA, MSc level programmes for the Semester Spring, 2013, of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan House becomes centre of attraction after Khoso's selection

Balochistan House becomes centre of attraction after Khoso's selection

The Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso got all the protocol immediately after the announcement was made by the Chief Election Commissioner on Sunday. Balochistan House Room No 416 where Khoso has been staying has become the centre of attraction
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
People throng: Pak-China business forum by COMSATS

People throng: Pak-China business forum by COMSATS

A large number of People from twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad participated in the Pak-China Business Forum which is being organised at Pak-China Friendship center here on Sunday by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) and Islamabad C
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Naimatullah to be candidate from NA-250

Naimatullah to be candidate from NA-250

Naimatullah Khan advocate will be the candidate of Jamaat-i-Islami from the constituency NA- 250. An announcement to this effect was made at the convention of Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi's workers from the Defence and Clifton area. Naimatullah Khan advocate s
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
MQM rejects delimitation without fresh census

MQM rejects delimitation without fresh census

Delimitation without fresh census is unconstitutional, a member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) Co-ordination Committee Wasay Jalil said on Sunday. He was addressing a protest rally organised by the residents of Defence and Clifton areas at 'Teen-Talw
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Government vehicles: Alavi directs removal of tinted glasses

Government vehicles: Alavi directs removal of tinted glasses

The caretaker Chief Minister Sindh, former Justice Zahid Kurban Alavi, has directed all government officers and government departments to remove tinted glasses from their official vehicles within 24 hours. He added that those officers found violating the
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Two killed in Karachi

Two killed in Karachi

At least two persons were killed in the city on Sunday, police and rescue sources said. A man was shot dead by unidentified armed men in the Manzoor Colony area. The deceased's identity could not be ascertained till the filing of this report. A man was fo
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Army Chief reaches Jordan

Army Chief reaches Jordan

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Sunday arrived in Amman, Jordan, on an official visit. According to an ISPR press release, during his two-day stay at Jordan, the COAS will call on various Jordanian officials, particularly the Ch
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Provinces urged to increase up to 3 percent budget for family planning

Provinces urged to increase up to 3 percent budget for family planning

Speakers at a media workshop on Sunday urged the provinces to increase the budget for family planning up to 3 per cent to fulfil its objectives. The speakers pointed out that after 18th Amendment, it is imperative for provinces to give due importance to p
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Submission of nomination papers: Personal appearance mandatory: ECP

Submission of nomination papers: Personal appearance mandatory: ECP

The Election Commission on Sunday explained that the election candidate is required to appear in person before the Returning Officer to submit the nomination papers. In a statement, the ECP spokesman said the Commission had been receiving various queries
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
MBBS final exams today

MBBS final exams today

The MBBS Final Year Annual Examination to be held under the auspices of the University of Karachi will commence from March 25. An official of the University said on Sunday that these examinations will continue till April 10.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
94 outlaws arrested

94 outlaws arrested

The Karachi Police (West) arrested 94 accused during a special campaign against the absconders, said a statement on Sunday. It said that the police have arrested eight wanted accused and 86 absconders, who have been apprehended from different areas of the
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
JI, PTI to finalise seat adjustment within 3 days

JI, PTI to finalise seat adjustment within 3 days

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have decided to finalise seat adjustment for the upcoming general election within three days. The decision was taken at a meeting between the top leaders of the parties at the residence of PTI chief Imran Kha
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
AIOU begins verification of employees' degrees

AIOU begins verification of employees' degrees

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) issued a circular wherein all the existing employees of the University from BPS-16 to BPS-22 working in the main campus as well as at Regional Campuses/Centre have been directed to send the duplicate attested photocopie
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Fewer people have toilets than mobile phones: UN

Fewer people have toilets than mobile phones: UN

More people world-wide own a mobile phone than have access to toilets or latrines, United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson revealed as part of what the global governing body has deemed "a call for urgent action to end the crisis of 2.5 b
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karzai to visit Qatar for talks on Taliban office

Karzai to visit Qatar for talks on Taliban office

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Qatar to discuss the proposed opening of a Taliban office there as a prelude to possible peace talks, the foreign ministry said Sunday. Until earlier this year, Karzai rejected the idea of a Taliban office in Qata
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Syrian opposition leader Alkhatib resigns

Syrian opposition leader Alkhatib resigns

The head of Syria's main opposition group resigned on Sunday, in a blow to a diminishing moderate wing of the two-year uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Moaz Alkhatib, a former imam of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus who had offered Assad
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Europe may not solve debt woes in 10 years: China

Europe may not solve debt woes in 10 years: China

China's new finance minister said on Sunday it was unclear whether the Eurozone would solve its debt problems over the next decade and suggested further turmoil would complicate efforts to reduce Beijing's fiscal deficits.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

Ninety-five fraudulent sales tax refund claimants successfully bypassed all electronic systems and checks of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and obtained huge refunds of Rs 1.435 billion in 2011-2012 after obtaining registration status of 'manufacturer
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

Ninety-five fraudulent sales tax refund claimants successfully bypassed all electronic systems and checks of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and obtained huge refunds of Rs 1.435 billion in 2011-2012 after obtaining registration status of 'manufacturer
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

95 fraudulent claimants get Rs 1.435 billion refunds

Ninety-five fraudulent sales tax refund claimants successfully bypassed all electronic systems and checks of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and obtained huge refunds of Rs 1.435 billion in 2011-2012 after obtaining registration status of ''manufacture
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Death toll in suicide attack rises to 17

Death toll in suicide attack rises to 17

The death toll from a suicide bombing on a military checkpost in North Waziristan region has reached 17, the military said on Sunday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack on Saturday, which prompted the regional government to impo
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Death toll in suicide attack rises to 17

Death toll in suicide attack rises to 17

The death toll from a suicide bombing on a military checkpost in North Waziristan region has reached 17, the military said on Sunday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack on Saturday, which prompted the regional government to impo
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Services trade deficit shrinks by 90 percent

Services trade deficit shrinks by 90 percent

The country''s services trade deficit fell by 90 percent to $178 million during the first eight months of the current fiscal year mainly because of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) inflows. Economists said that after the CSF payments, services trade also
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Almost 180 parliamentarians failed to get degrees verified from HEC

Almost 180 parliamentarians failed to get degrees verified from HEC

Despite clear directions from the Supreme Court and Election Commission a total of 180 members of the parliament and provincial assemblies including six sitting Senators have not yet got their degrees verified from the Higher Education Commission.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Almost 180 parliamentarians failed to get degrees verified from HEC

Almost 180 parliamentarians failed to get degrees verified from HEC

Despite clear directions from the Supreme Court and Election Commission a total of 180 members of the parliament and provincial assemblies including six sitting Senators have not yet got their degrees verified from the Higher Education Commission.
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Services trade deficit shrinks by 90 percent

Services trade deficit shrinks by 90 percent

The country's services trade deficit fell by 90 percent to $178 million during the first eight months of the current fiscal year mainly because of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) inflows. Economists said that after the CSF payments, services trade also i
Published 25 Mar, 2013 12:00am
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