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Print - 2014-03-14
KSEW becomes profitable after crisis: National Assembly body informed

KSEW becomes profitable after crisis: National Assembly body informed

Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) has been turned into a profitable organisation which earned a profit of Rs 523.67 million and contributed to the national exchequer Rs 266.8 million in terms of taxes last fiscal year. During a briefing for vi
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
YouTube ban case: LHC confiscates petitioner's voice recorder

YouTube ban case: LHC confiscates petitioner's voice recorder

The Lahore High Court here on Thursday confiscated the voice recorder of a petitioner that she had placed it near a loud speaker in the courtroom. The petitioner, a representative of an NGO, Bytes for All, Gull Bukhari, tendered an apology but the court i
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Punjab Assembly passes three bills

Punjab Assembly passes three bills

Punjab Assembly in its seventh session here Thursday passed three bills and tabled four of them which were sent to committees to be answered within a period of thirty days. The bills passed in the session remained: 'The Lahore Garrison University Bill 201
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LHC seeks reply from PBC

LHC seeks reply from PBC

The Lahore High Court here Thursday sought reply from Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) within fortnight in a petition challenging Punjab Legal Practitioners Bar Council (PLPBC) Rules, 1974 which allows double standard of entry test for permission of practice. A
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Blasphemy law use on rise, led by Pakistan: US group

Blasphemy law use on rise, led by Pakistan: US group

Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens for allegedly attacking religion, a US report claimed on Thursday. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom, a
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
CDWP approves one project worth Rs one billion

CDWP approves one project worth Rs one billion

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday considered as many as 16 projects, costing Rs 66 billion including foreign aid of Rs 5.6 billion and approved one project worth Rs 1 billion and recommended 12 projects costing Rs 60 billion to the Exec
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

The rupee gave up gains modestly against the dollar on the money market on Thursday, dealers said. The dollar after dipping versus the rupee managed to gain and it is interesting to note that how the rupee would move in the short run, money experts said.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Ministry to recommend further sugar export

Ministry to recommend further sugar export

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) is to recommend further export of 0.5 million tons of sugar as the country will have 0.8 million tons surplus sugar due to a bumper crop. This consensus was evolved at a meeting of Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) h
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

THE RUPEE: dollar recovers

The rupee gave up gains modestly against the dollar on the money market on Thursday, dealers said. The dollar after dipping versus the rupee managed to gain and it is interesting to note that how the rupee would move in the short run, money experts said.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Russia does not want war over Ukraine, UNSC told

Russia does not want war over Ukraine, UNSC told

Moscow's ambassador to the United Nations told an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Thursday that Russia does not want war over the Ukraine crisis. "Russia does not want war and nor do the Russians," ambassador Vitaly Churkin told the Council f
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Russia does not want war over Ukraine, UNSC told

Russia does not want war over Ukraine, UNSC told

Moscow's ambassador to the United Nations told an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Thursday that Russia does not want war over the Ukraine crisis. "Russia does not want war and nor do the Russians," ambassador Vitaly Churkin told the Council f
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
IMF praises rupee appreciation

IMF praises rupee appreciation

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday welcomed appreciation in rupee value and asked State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to take advantage of this trend and rebuild foreign exchange reserves. This was stated by the Director IMF Communication Department Gerr
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
IMF praises rupee appreciation

IMF praises rupee appreciation

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday welcomed appreciation in rupee value and asked State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to take advantage of this trend and rebuild foreign exchange reserves. This was stated by the Director IMF Communication Department Gerr
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
IMF praises rupee appreciation

IMF praises rupee appreciation

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday welcomed appreciation in rupee value and asked State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to take advantage of this trend and rebuild foreign exchange reserves. This was stated by the Director IMF Communication Department Gerr
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday suspended the operation of arrest warrants issued against managing director and other senior officers of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Limited over their failure to show up in district and sessions court Sanghar.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday suspended the operation of arrest warrants issued against managing director and other senior officers of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Limited over their failure to show up in district and sessions court Sanghar.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

Operation of arrest warrants against SSGC MD suspended

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday suspended the operation of arrest warrants issued against managing director and other senior officers of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Limited over their failure to show up in district and sessions court Sanghar.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (March 13, 2014) and for Friday (March 14, 2014).
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be dashing to Karachi on one-day official visit on Friday (today) where he will chair a high-level meeting to review the situation of the metropolis. According to details, PM Nawaz Sharif will reach Karachi on Friday along
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be dashing to Karachi on one-day official visit on Friday (today) where he will chair a high-level meeting to review the situation of the metropolis. According to details, PM Nawaz Sharif will reach Karachi on Friday along
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 13, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Nawaz Sharif visiting Karachi today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be dashing to Karachi on one-day official visit on Friday (today) where he will chair a high-level meeting to review the situation of the metropolis. According to details, PM Nawaz Sharif will reach Karachi on Friday along
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 13, 2014) and the forecast for Friday (March 14, 2014).

Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

The government will hold auction for 3G and 4G telecom licenses on April 23, the Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee decided on Thursday. The meeting chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar decided that the bids will be submitted by the bidders to PTA on Ap
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

The government will hold auction for 3G and 4G telecom licenses on April 23, the Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee decided on Thursday. The meeting chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar decided that the bids will be submitted by the bidders to PTA on Ap
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

Auction for 3G and 4G licenses on April 23

The government will hold auction for 3G and 4G telecom licenses on April 23, the Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee decided on Thursday. The meeting chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar decided that the bids will be submitted by the bidders to PTA on Ap
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to pay outstanding sales tax refunds - up to Rs 0.5 million in three weeks and up to Rs 1 million by April 15, 2014. Addressing the Annual Chief Commissioners' Conference a
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to pay outstanding sales tax refunds - up to Rs 0.5 million in three weeks and up to Rs 1 million by April 15, 2014. Addressing the Annual Chief Commissioners' Conference a
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

FBR told to clear refunds backlog by April 15

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to pay outstanding sales tax refunds - up to Rs 0.5 million in three weeks and up to Rs 1 million by April 15, 2014. Addressing the Annual Chief Commissioners'' Conference
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Thailand sells 730,000 tonnes of rice, likely at big loss

Thailand sells 730,000 tonnes of rice, likely at big loss

Thailand's government has sold a higher than targeted 730,000 tonnes of rice from state warehouses to exporters, likely incurring huge losses given the high price it paid under a controversial intervention scheme. The sales will put more downward pressure
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
New Zealand commodity prices hit record in February

New Zealand commodity prices hit record in February

Prices for New Zealand's main commodities rose for a third consecutive month to a record high in February, driven by high prices for dairy products, meat, and logs, ANZ Bank's commodity price index showed on Tuesday. The index rose 0.9 percent compared wi
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold retreats from six-month highs in Europe

Gold retreats from six-month highs in Europe

Gold retreated from six-month highs on Thursday after stronger-than-expected US jobs and retail sales data lifted the dollar off early lows, but prices were underpinned by tensions surrounding Russia's stand-off over Ukraine. Earlier, gold had risen to $1
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold up in New York

Gold up in New York

Gold surged 1.3 percent on Wednesday, hitting a near six-month high as fears of more corporate defaults in China and the geopolitical tug-of-war between Russia, Ukraine and the West boosted bullion's appeal as an insurance against riskier assets. Spot gol
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Gold extends gains in Asia

Gold extends gains in Asia

Gold extended gains to a third session on Thursday, scaling fresh six-month highs as investors sought to hedge their bets against geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and economic slowdown fears in China. Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to $1,371.76 an ounce by 07
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Coffee surges

Coffee surges

Arabica coffee futures rose and traded near a two-year high, underpinned by concerns over drought in Brazil, while cocoa rose on expectations of a global deficit and firm demand. Raw sugar was flat and upside potential generally in soft commodities was ca
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil falls

Palm oil falls

Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses into a third straight session on Thursday, reversing earlier gains as traders positioned themselves ahead of industry data due out in the coming days. By the close, the benchmark May contract on the Bursa Malaysi
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Soyabeans fall

Soyabeans fall

US soyabean futures dropped 1.8 percent on Wednesday on worries about waning demand from China, the world's top buyer of the oilseed. Traders said there was talk that China had backed out of previously agreed purchases of both US and Brazilian soya suppli
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Rubber down

Rubber down

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures inched lower on Thursday, after trading in a narrow range, as weaker-than-expected data from China amplified concerns of a slowdown in the economy of the world's biggest rubber consumer. The benchmark rubber contract on the
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Oil flat around $108; China data offset supply worry

Oil flat around $108; China data offset supply worry

Oil held near $108 a barrel on Thursday as weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data offset worries about disruption of supply prompted by the stand-off between Russia and Western powers over Ukraine. Brent crude was down 22 cents to $107.80 at 1453 GMT,
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Copper resumes decline

Copper resumes decline

Copper resumed its decline on Thursday after a brief recovery the previous day as concerns about the economy of top consumer China intensified following data showing weak industrial output and retail sales. Hefty losses for the metal used in power and con
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper futures gave up early gains on Thursday, sitting not far off multi-year lows on concerns about China's economic slowdown and high inventory in the world's top consumer of the industrial metal. China's economy slowed markedly in the first t
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Cotton reverses, ekes out gain on short-covering, mill fixations

Cotton reverses, ekes out gain on short-covering, mill fixations

ICE cotton advanced on Wednesday for a third straight session, bucking a broader commodities sell-off as trade buying and mill fixations lifted prices from a one-week low. The most-active May cotton contract on ICE Futures US edged up 0.55 cent, or 0.6 pe
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Talks with Taliban: government hopeful of positive outcome

Talks with Taliban: government hopeful of positive outcome

After a 'straight no' from the armed forces to become part of ongoing peace process with the Taliban, the federal government is still optimistic to hear a good news from the Taliban committee, which left for North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Thursday via s
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
National Assembly body supports establishment of NLC

National Assembly body supports establishment of NLC

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting and National Heritage Thursday supported establishment of a National Language Commission (NLC) to decide which major mother tongues be given status of National Language.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
CNG outlets in Punjab: SNGPL all set to restore gas supply

CNG outlets in Punjab: SNGPL all set to restore gas supply

The Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is to restore two days a week gas supply to CNG outlets in Punjab, which was suspended on December 10, 2013 owing to low gas pressure. According to officials, the gas utility was to restore gas supply to thes
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Taxmen to lose allowance for failure to utilise Crest

Taxmen to lose allowance for failure to utilise Crest

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to withdraw special pay package/allowance of the tax officials, who would fail to utilise the Computerised Risk-Based Evaluation of Sales Tax (Crest) for detecting discrepancies in the sales tax returns/state
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Roundtable with GE-Ashoka Changemakers Award Winners' held

'Roundtable with GE-Ashoka Changemakers Award Winners' held

The two Pakistani female winners of GE & Ashoka Changemakers Award for their best innovative ideas on Thursday hoped their projects will serve the female section of the society in a better way. Seher Hafeez had coined the idea to set up an exclusive bus c
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
PQA appointments: notices issued over failure to submit report

PQA appointments: notices issued over failure to submit report

The Supreme Court Thursday issued notices to federal Secretary Port and Shipping, Secretary Cabinet Division, Chairman, Director General Administration and seven other officials of Port Qasim Authority (PQA) over their failure to submit a report over ille
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Oil and refinery sector: five Chinese companies keen to invest in Gwadar

Oil and refinery sector: five Chinese companies keen to invest in Gwadar

Chairman Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Dostain Khan Jamaldini has said that Several Chinese companies have shown keen interest to invest in the oil and refinery sector in the Gwadar. While China has already approved nine projects worth $1.8 billion in a bid
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Tax on gain on immovable property: Who is violating the Constitution?

Tax on gain on immovable property: Who is violating the Constitution?

The unanimously-passed 18th Constitutional Amendment, received assent of President on April 19, 2010, was undoubtedly a titanic exercise aimed at securing consensus through parliamentary negotiations between divergent, conflicting and competing interests
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Nuclear threat to Karachi? - I: The PAEC's response

Nuclear threat to Karachi? - I: The PAEC's response

The article "Nuclear threat to Karachi? - I" carried by Business Recorder on 12 March 2014, by Syed Akhtar Ali, was circulated earlier through emails on 26th February, 2014, as 'Occasional Paper on' "The Nuclear Threat to Karachi". The PAEC respons
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
With SPR test, Obama warms up to flex US energy muscle

With SPR test, Obama warms up to flex US energy muscle

A rare US test of its strategic oil reserves may be just coincidentally timed with the most serious stand-off with Russia in decades, but the underlying message of the move announced on Wednesday left little doubt: Prepare for the rise of a new global ene
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Rupee appreciation

Rupee appreciation

No doubt, finance minister Ishaq Dar is delivering at least in one major area finance of currency. He has been able to bring dollar-rupee parity into 'double digits'. He, therefore, deserves kudos for this achievement.
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Free kidney diseases screening camp set up

Free kidney diseases screening camp set up

Aziz Tabba Kidney Centre on Thursday organised a free kidney diseases screening camp to celebrate the World Kidney Day. Aware of its social responsibilities, Aziz Tabba Centre has been organising such camps regularly for the last six years. This year over
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Security of investors: CDC to hold awareness seminars in big cities

Security of investors: CDC to hold awareness seminars in big cities

In a move to make investors more knowledgeable for the protection of their securities, Central Depository Company (CDC) has decided to organise awareness seminars in big cities of the country, it was learnt on Thursday. This decision was taken in the ligh
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Nadra sets up camp offices in Tharparkar UCs

Nadra sets up camp offices in Tharparkar UCs

Nadra sets up camp offices in Taluka Diplo, Noekot and in different UCs to provide free of cost computerised national identity cards to the residents of the area. According to a press release issued here on Thursday, camp offices have been set up to issue
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
'Mobile banking to help tap 20 percent unbanked people by 2020'

'Mobile banking to help tap 20 percent unbanked people by 2020'

Dr Muhammad Saleem, member commercial of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has said that the use of mobile banking will help tap 20 percent unbanked people by 2020. Speaking at the 7th International Mobile Commerce Conference, here on Thursday,
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Foreign crew complain about overloading flights posing threat to safety

Foreign crew complain about overloading flights posing threat to safety

Foreign cockpit crew acquired by Pakistan International Airlines on wet lease have complained of overloading the aircraft with cargo which imbalances the flight and is a hazard to safety. PIA had acquired four Boeing 737-800, two from Turkey and two from
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Four killed in incidents of violence

Four killed in incidents of violence

At least 4 persons were killed in different incidents of violence while a body was recovered in metropolis, here on Thursday. According to police and rescue sources, Ahmad Khan son of Abdul Majid was shot and killed while Sher Bano wife of Ahmad Khan was
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Three Pakistanis selected to WEF's Young global leaders Program

Three Pakistanis selected to WEF's Young global leaders Program

Three Pakistanis have been selected for the World Economic Forum's, Young Global Leaders program (YGLs). The YGL's from Pakistan are Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, CEO of Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation, Sabeen Mahmud, Founder of T2F and Mosharraf Zaidi, F
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Restoration of peace: PPP to support government's initiatives: Gilani

Restoration of peace: PPP to support government's initiatives: Gilani

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would support the initiatives of the incumbent government for restoration of peace in the country. "It is premature to comment on the government's move to reinitiate dialogue process with the Taliban, but PPP would support th
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
KSE to introduce PUCARS from March 17

KSE to introduce PUCARS from March 17

Pakistan Unified Corporate Action Reporting System (PUCARS) will be introduced in Karachi Stock Exchange Limited (KSEL) from March 17, 2014. According to a notification issued by KSE on Thursday, for post demutualization and segregation of Regulatory Func
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Rupee revaluation: exporters demand compensation

Rupee revaluation: exporters demand compensation

Leather garment exporters are demanding compensation from the government for the recent Rupee revaluation. This was stated by Fawad Ijaz Khan Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association. Fawad has said that everyon
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Workers sue McDonald's for systematic theft of wages

Workers sue McDonald's for systematic theft of wages

US workers accused fast-food giant McDonald's Thursday of systematically stealing wages through illicit practices like shaved hours and unpaid overtime. Seven class-action lawsuits were filed Wednesday and Thursday in California, Michigan and New York dem
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
US, EU threaten 'very serious' response over Crimea

US, EU threaten 'very serious' response over Crimea

Washington warned Russia on Thursday it was preparing a "very serious" response together with Europe to a breakaway vote in Ukraine's Crimea that has sparked the most explosive East-West stand-off since the Cold War. US Secretary of State John Kerry said
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Syria tensions claim two more lives in north Lebanon

Syria tensions claim two more lives in north Lebanon

Two people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl, in the Lebanese city of Tripoli Thursday in fighting linked to tensions over the war in neighbouring Syria, a security official said. After several weeks of relative calm, new clashes broke out between
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
OECD suspends Russian membership process, favours Ukraine

OECD suspends Russian membership process, favours Ukraine

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Thursday that it had postponed the process for Russian membership and said it would boost links with Ukraine. The OECD, a key policy forum for advanced democracies, said that at the reques
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am
Bayern Munich president gets jail for tax fraud

Bayern Munich president gets jail for tax fraud

A German court Thursday sentenced football legend Uli Hoeness, president of powerhouse club Bayern Munich, to three and a half years in jail for major tax fraud. The verdict for cheating the German state out of 28.5 million euros ($39.5 million) spelled t
Published 14 Mar, 2014 12:00am