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Print - 2013-08-02
NA-I Peshawar: PML-Q to support ANP candidate in by-elections

NA-I Peshawar: PML-Q to support ANP candidate in by-elections

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter Thursday announced to support the candidate of Awami National Party Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, who is contesting on NA-I Peshawar I. The assurance was given during a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
BSEK announces results of SSC Part-II Science Group

BSEK announces results of SSC Part-II Science Group

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Thursday announced the result of SSC Part-II Science Group Annual Examination 2013. It also announced that result of SSC Part-I & II Annual Examination 2013 results of deaf candidates. Ammar Samad Khan of
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PTI condemns POL price hike

PTI condemns POL price hike

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday has strongly condemned the increase in the price of petroleum products. While talking to media after boycotting the Punjab Assembly session, Opposition Leader and PTI senior leader Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed said the
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Interest rates and Fund

Interest rates and Fund

Lowering the interest rate is a policy supported by the PML (N) with the objective of fuelling private sector borrowing. However, with the government domestic permanent debt expected to escalate to 292.5 billion rupees next year from the revised estimate
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
A case for building the 'IPO pipeline'

A case for building the 'IPO pipeline'

In any life cycle of a business, in particular during its initial growing stage, access to capital is the most treasured factor to assist in its growth and expansion. Capital markets can help provide an alternative recourse to the funding needed by the en
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Diaspora sukuks: Attracting investments from overseas Pakistanis

Diaspora sukuks: Attracting investments from overseas Pakistanis

Against the drop scene of a huge plunge in Pakistani rupee against the US dollar in the last few days (leaving USD-PKR parity to 1:105 to 1:108, according to the official exchange rate and the open market, respectively), there is an apparent hue and cry a
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
FBR: new chairman, old challenges

FBR: new chairman, old challenges

Of all the federal government institutions, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is, rightly or wrongly, considered as the most incompetent, inefficient and corrupt. Even if it is merely a perception and not reality, it must change. Let us hope that Tariq Bajwa
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Appointments of advisors and special assistants

Appointments of advisors and special assistants

The Sharif government met with its first reversal in facing the apex court regarding an unelected person's appointment to public office. Aviation Advisor to the Prime Minister, Shujat Azeem, threw in the towel before the court hearing a case related to de
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Gold glitters but brings forex market woes

Gold glitters but brings forex market woes

The 30-day ban on import of gold imposed by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on 30th July has certain logic. There were serious apprehensions that the schemes for duty-free import of gold namely, "Entrustment" and "Self Consignmen
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
SAFE to hold conference on regional financial integration in October

SAFE to hold conference on regional financial integration in October

South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE)-the only industry association of the stock exchanges in the South Asian region, has announced holding of a conference on regional financial integration in Islamabad during October 2013. Addressing a press briefin
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Soyabean oil import rises 45 percent

Soyabean oil import rises 45 percent

The country's soyabean oil import posted a rise of 45 percent or $23.049 to $74.466 million during the just concluded fiscal year 2012-13, according to official statistics. Pakistan imported $74.466 million of soyabean oil during last fiscal year as compa
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
KW&SB takes stern action against five plazas

KW&SB takes stern action against five plazas

On the directives of Managing Director Karachi Water & Sewerage Board Misbahuddin Farid special KW&SB Team working under the supervision of DMD Revenue disconnected water and sewerage lines of 5 plazas. Motors of these plazas, who were defaulter of millio
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Security beefed up at Balochistan jails

Security beefed up at Balochistan jails

The security has been beefed up at prisons across Balochistan province following a brazen militant attack on a jail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, which led to the escape of nearly 250 prisoners. Security sources said Frontier Constabulary comm
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
ACCA, IMA announce new global strategic initiative

ACCA, IMA announce new global strategic initiative

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and IMA Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) announce a new strategic initiative for the global finance profession, financial leadership and performance. Launched officially on 23 June 2013 du
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa business community rejects power tariff hike

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa business community rejects power tariff hike

The business community and industrialists have rejected the power tariff hike up to Rs 7 per unit, announced in the new power policy, termed that the decision would be directly affected businesses, and trigger further inflation and unemployment in the cou
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Mobilink arranges Iftar dinner at Edhi Home for Women

Mobilink arranges Iftar dinner at Edhi Home for Women

Mobilink Foundation Torchbearers on Thursday visited the Edhi Old Age Home for Women in Karachi to arrange an Iftar dinner with over 250 women. The Iftar was arranged in line with Mobilink Foundation's belief in spreading joy and helping the under privile
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
HBL Asset Management approves interim dividends

HBL Asset Management approves interim dividends

HBL Asset Management Limited approves 1st Interim dividend for HBL Money Market Fund and HBL Islamic Money Market Fund for the year ending June 30, 2014. Chief Executive, under the authority of the Board of Directors of HBL Asset Management Limited, has a
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
HBL Asset Management approves interim dividends

HBL Asset Management approves interim dividends

HBL Asset Management Limited approves 1st Interim dividend for HBL Money Market Fund and HBL Islamic Money Market Fund for the year ending June 30, 2014. Chief Executive, under the authority of the Board of Directors of HBL Asset Management Limited, has a
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rejects increase in power tariff

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rejects increase in power tariff

The spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Shaukat Ali Yusufzai has said on Thursday that the provincial government is out rightly rejecting increase in the power tariff. Talking to media, he said that federal government is linking the increase in po
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PakWheels celebrates 10th anniversary

PakWheels celebrates 10th anniversary

PakWheels, the largest community based automobile website in Pakistan with more than 300,000 plus registered car and motorcycle enthusiasts, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this summer. With a passion for cars and travelling, Pakweels Founder Hanif
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Car with explosives seized in Peshawar

Car with explosives seized in Peshawar

Capital City Police has foiled a terrorism bid by capturing an explosive laden motorcar and two accused on Frontier Road in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mathani last night. Talking to media, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural, Peshawar, Shafiullah
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Interim distribution of MCB-AH Funds announced

Interim distribution of MCB-AH Funds announced

The Board of Directors of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited (formerly: Arif Habib Investments Limited) (MCB-AH) has authorised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to consider and approve on their behalf the interim distribution out of profit ea
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Interim distribution of MCB-AH Funds announced

Interim distribution of MCB-AH Funds announced

The Board of Directors of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited (formerly: Arif Habib Investments Limited) (MCB-AH) has authorised the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to consider and approve on their behalf the interim distribution out of profit ea
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Body formed to probe irregularities in billboard's revenue

Body formed to probe irregularities in billboard's revenue

Federal minister Railway, Khawaja Saad Rafiq constituted a four-member committee, which will probe irregularities in billboard's revenue and poor performance of Real Estate Development and Marketing Company and ordered to submit a details report in 30 day
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Inter admissions: GCU's first merit list on August 6

Inter admissions: GCU's first merit list on August 6

The Government College University Lahore will display its first merit list of admissions to intermediate first year on August 6, while August 2 (today) is the last date for submitting admission forms. The spokesman for GCU said that merit list would also
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Experts concerned at rise in dengue cases in Karachi, Punjab

Experts concerned at rise in dengue cases in Karachi, Punjab

Health professionals have expressed concern over current dengue situation in Karachi and apprehended that dengue cases would be increased in Punjab especially in Lahore on the occasion of Eidul Fitr when a large number of people would arrive here. Terming
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Quetta-Pindi Eid special trains

Quetta-Pindi Eid special trains

Pakistan Railways will operate Quetta-Rawalpindi Eid special train on the 6th of this month. Arrangements have been finalised to run special Eid trains for passengers who want to celebrate Eid with their families.
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
UVAS, DRDF to collaborate in training programmes

UVAS, DRDF to collaborate in training programmes

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore's Institute of Continuing Education and Extension and Dairy and Rural Development Foundation (DRDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to execute various training programmes in livesto
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
LHC approached against power tariff rise

LHC approached against power tariff rise

Chairman Judicial Activism Penal (JAP) has approached the Lahore High Court against recent increase in electricity tariff. The petitioner contended that under the present loadshedding, increase in electricity price will add the miseries of the people. He
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PIAF finalises strategy for upcoming LCCI election

PIAF finalises strategy for upcoming LCCI election

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) finalised strategy for upcoming LCCI Elections, scheduled for September 23 and 24. The phase-wise election strategy was approved by the PIAF Executive Committee met here on Thursday under the Chair
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PO killed in encounter

PO killed in encounter

A proclaimed offender was killed while his cohort managed to escape after exchange of fire with police here in the wee hours of Thursday. According to details, the police on secret information conducted raid in Kahena area of Lahore to arrest a criminal.
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
LCCI hails new Governor Punjab's appointment

LCCI hails new Governor Punjab's appointment

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated the newly appointed Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and hoped that he would utilise his best abilities to strengthen Public-private sector liaison. LCCI President Farooq Iftikha
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Attack on Sri Lankan cricket team: LHC issues notice

Attack on Sri Lankan cricket team: LHC issues notice

A division bench of the Lahore High Court here on Thursday issued notice in a petition of Punjab government praying to cancel the bail of Zubari Ahmed, main accused involved in attack on Sri Lankan cricket team. The bench issuing notice refer the petition
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Cotton growers advised to use zinc sulphate, boric acid

Cotton growers advised to use zinc sulphate, boric acid

Cotton growers can control Cotton Leaf Curl Virus (CLCV) through controlling white fly and usage of zinc sulphate and boric acid, said a spokesman of the Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) here on Thursday. In an advisory issued to the cotton growers, th
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Traders say new power policy to unleash storm of inflation

Traders say new power policy to unleash storm of inflation

Traders on Thursday expressed the apprehension that the government's power policy will unleash a storm of inflation in the country as it will push prices of petroleum products and electricity to new highs. They said the continuing increase in power and pe
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Businessmen for withdrawal of hike in oil prices, power tariff

Businessmen for withdrawal of hike in oil prices, power tariff

Business community has showed dismay over increase in oil prices and power tariff and demanded of the government to withdraw the decisions. Businessmen and industrialists said that Pakistan already had the highest power tariff in the region as compared to
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Two MQM activists among seven gunned down

Two MQM activists among seven gunned down

At least seven persons including two activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed in separate incidents of violence, here on Thursday. According to police and rescue sources, armed men opened indiscriminate fire at Jodia Bazar area that left th
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Dr Pfau's efforts for elimination of leprosy lauded

Dr Pfau's efforts for elimination of leprosy lauded

President, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Haroon Agar, paid tribute to Dr Ruth Pfau, Founder of Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), who gave her entire life to Pakistan and for the cause to eliminate leprosy from the country.
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Measles cases increase manifold: Fafen

Measles cases increase manifold: Fafen

Cases of measles increased five times as they went up from 71 in December to 391 in January 2013. 144 new measles cases were reported in February as well says a Free and Far Election Network (Fafen) report released on Thursday.
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Telecommunication services: KPRA to charge 19.5 percent sales tax

Telecommunication services: KPRA to charge 19.5 percent sales tax

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), launched on Thursday, would charge 19.5 percent Sales Tax on telecommunication services. It is learnt on Thursday that the KPRA has started functioning from August 1. According to the KPKA, the standard rate of
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority established

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority established

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has been established under the Excise and Taxation Department with the mandate to collect sale tax on services. A ceremony to formally inaugurate the authority and launch its web portal was held at Chief Ministe
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
What happened to Shahbaz Taseer?

What happened to Shahbaz Taseer?

Shahbaz Taseer, son of slain Governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was killed in a drone attack in Shawal valley of the North Waziristan tribal area, in 2012, claimed Taliban sources. They further claimed that the son of Salmaan Taseer was buried in the Shawa
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Opposition stages walkout from Punjab Assembly

Opposition stages walkout from Punjab Assembly

Opposition in Punjab Assembly came down hard on the government for it policies that have stoked inflation in the country and staged a protest walkout from the house.
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Meeting with Kerry: Imran reiterates stance on drone attacks

Meeting with Kerry: Imran reiterates stance on drone attacks

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that drones are violation of international law and counterproductive as they cause collateral damage in terms of increasing terrorism. He stated this during a one-on-one meeting with
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
KTBA seeks more time for filing sales tax returns for June

KTBA seeks more time for filing sales tax returns for June

Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) on Thursday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to give more time for filing of sales tax return for June 2013. In a letter sent to Shahid Hussain Asad Member (IR Policy), the KTBA said taxpayers were facing hardshi
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
'PTI chief never used contemptuous language against Supreme Court'

'PTI chief never used contemptuous language against Supreme Court'

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Thursday said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan had never used any contemptuous language in any statement against the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He said the PTI respected the Constitution an
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
ZTBL to extend maximum loan facility for tractors

ZTBL to extend maximum loan facility for tractors

President Zarai Taraqiate Bank Limited (ZTBL), Ihsan-ul-Haq has said that the bank will enhance the quantum of loans for tractors to extend maximum facilities to the farmers across the country. He expressed these views in a meeting with General Manager (M
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Heavy rains may cause flash floods in Balochistan

Heavy rains may cause flash floods in Balochistan

Flood Forecasting Centre Lahore has warned that heavy falls are expected at scattered places of Sibbi, Nasirabad and Kalat division that may cause flash flooding in the local streams of vulnerable areas of Balochistan In a significant flood forecast, it s
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fake claims: three TDAP officials may be investigated by FIA

Fake claims: three TDAP officials may be investigated by FIA

Three senior officials of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) are likely to be investigated Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for their alleged roles in release of about Rs 500 million subsidy in fake claims in one day, well informed sources t
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Government decision to barter wheat for electricity with Iran lauded

Government decision to barter wheat for electricity with Iran lauded

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Thursday lauded the move of the government to barter wheat for electricity with Iran. Export of 100,000 tonnes of wheat to Iran to settle dues for electricity supplied to Pakistan's energy-starved border areas was a ste
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan is set to become a net wheat importer this year with purchases climbing to the highest in five years after delayed planting and reduced fertiliser use hit domestic output and drove up local prices. The South Asian nation, which has been exporting
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan is set to become a net wheat importer this year with purchases climbing to the highest in five years after delayed planting and reduced fertiliser use hit domestic output and drove up local prices. The South Asian nation, which has been exporting
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan wheat imports could reach one million tonnes this year

Pakistan is set to become a net wheat importer this year with purchases climbing to the highest in five years after delayed planting and reduced fertiliser use hit domestic output and drove up local prices. The South Asian nation, which has been exporting
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (August 01, 2013) and the forecast for Friday (August 02, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a clarification from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain under which provision of law an additional tax was being charged from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Iftikha
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a clarification from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain under which provision of law an additional tax was being charged from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Iftikha
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

Additional tax: Supreme Court seeks clarification from FBR

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a clarification from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain under which provision of law an additional tax was being charged from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Iftikha
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 01, 2013).

Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

US House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports

The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in. The vote also highlighted a growing d
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

Rupee-dollar parity rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight firmness versus the dollar, shedding eight paisa for buying at Rs 101.88 and it also fell by five paisa for s
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

Rupee-dollar parity rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight firmness versus the dollar, shedding eight paisa for buying at Rs 101.88 and it also fell by five paisa for s
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

TCP procures 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 mills

Following the directives of the federal government, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has procured some 50,000 tons of sugar from 34 local mills. Sources told Business Recorder on Thursday that TCP has finalised deals for the procurement of
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
CPI inflation increases 8.26 percent in July

CPI inflation increases 8.26 percent in July

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 8.26 percent during July-2013 as compared to the same period of last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PBS Member National Accounts, Tra
Published 02 Aug, 2013 12:00am
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