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Print - 2014-04-09
Iraq attacks kill 19

Iraq attacks kill 19

Attacks in Iraq left 19 people dead Tuesday while security forces said they killed 25 militants near Baghdad amid worries insurgents are encroaching on the capital weeks ahead of elections. The latest violence is part of a protracted surge in nation-wide
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Irish president hails 'once unachievable' peace with UK

Irish president hails 'once unachievable' peace with UK

Irish President Michael D. Higgins on Tuesday hailed the warm ties with Britain which he said once seemed "unachievable", during an historic state visit. Addressing both houses of parliament, Higgins said Ireland's bloody fight for independence from the U
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Spain's Prime Minister leads opposition to Catalan independence bid

Spain's Prime Minister leads opposition to Catalan independence bid

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refused Tuesday to countenance a Catalan quest for an independence referendum as the nation's parliament prepared to join him in rejecting the secessionist bid. The north-eastern region of Catalonia, which has its own
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
European court scraps phone, email data collection law

European court scraps phone, email data collection law

Europe's top court on Tuesday struck down an EU law forcing telecoms operators to store private phone and email data for up to two years, judging it too invasive, despite its usefulness in combating terrorism. By allowing EU governments to access the data
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Nepalese pioneer inducted into 'Internet Hall of Fame'

Nepalese pioneer inducted into 'Internet Hall of Fame'

A Nepalese educator who transformed the way of life in more than 150 remote Himalayan villages by connecting them to the Internet was Tuesday inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. Mahabir Pun spent more than a decade providing wireless Internet service
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Germany outlaws 'Hezbollah fundraising group'

Germany outlaws 'Hezbollah fundraising group'

German authorities banned a group Tuesday accused of raising millions for the Lebanese militant organisation Hezbollah and staged raids across the country against its members. The interior ministry said it had outlawed the "Waisenkinderprojekt Libanon" (O
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Appointment of HEC chairman: IHC summons secretary education on April 14

Appointment of HEC chairman: IHC summons secretary education on April 14

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday summoned Secretary Ministry of Education, Training & High Standards in Higher Education on April 14 in a case pertaining to the appointment of a regular Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC). A single-member
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Zardari condemns Sibi blast

Zardari condemns Sibi blast

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned blast in Jaffar Express at Sibi Railway station on Tuesday reportedly killing 16 people and injuring dozens. Former president was shocked and grieved over this barbaric attack in which innocent citi
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
MasterChef arrives in Pakistan!

MasterChef arrives in Pakistan!

The world's most loved reality show MasterChef arrives in Pakistan to give the Pakistani amateur cooking enthusiasts a once in a lifetime opportunity to make their mark. A vibrant star-studded media briefing event was organised in Karachi as Knorr present
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
TTP says government hasn't released any prisoner

TTP says government hasn't released any prisoner

According to a statement issued by the spokesman for banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), Shahidullah Shahid, the government has shown no progress regarding the release of Taliban prisoners and declaration of a 'peace zone'. Shahidullah Shahid said that Taliba
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Johnny Rockets restaurant opens in Islamabad

Johnny Rockets restaurant opens in Islamabad

After a sizzling launch of its flagship store in Karachi and then Lahore, Johnny Rockets continues to opens its doors to delicious food and Rock 'n' Roll spirit in Pakistan by landing in Islamabad, making it the third store of the brand nation-wide. Its o
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Prime Minister to launch various power projects next month: Abid

Prime Minister to launch various power projects next month: Abid

Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate various power projects next month to provide cheap electricity to the people. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of a grid station in Dobia
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
CRM concerned over growing wave of religious intolerance

CRM concerned over growing wave of religious intolerance

Coalition for the Rights of Minorities (CRM), an alliance of civil society organisations operational for protection of minorities' rights, has expressed grave concern over an alarming wave of religious intolerance and radicalism in the country.
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan, Poland discuss bilateral political consultations

Pakistan, Poland discuss bilateral political consultations

The 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Warsaw at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, says a press release issued here on Tuesday. The Pakistan side was led by Nadeem Riyaz, Additional Secretary (Europe). The Polish delegatio
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Punjab approves 22 uplift projects worth Rs 34 billion

Punjab approves 22 uplift projects worth Rs 34 billion

The Punjab Government on Tuesday approved twenty-two development schemes of different economic and welfare sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 34,038.914 million. These schemes were approved in the 38th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party of
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Which group holding Ali Gilani, Shahbaz Taseer captive?

Which group holding Ali Gilani, Shahbaz Taseer captive?

The government-nominated team has placed on top of its agenda the release of some non-combatant prisoners in the Taliban custody for the next round of face-to-face interaction with Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) shura, yet conflicting reports are emanat
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Justice Mazhar Alam takes oath as CJ PHC

Justice Mazhar Alam takes oath as CJ PHC

Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel took oath as Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) at a ceremony held at Governor's House, Peshawar on Tuesday. Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engr Shaukatullah administered the oath. Chief Minister, Parvez Khattak wa
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Railway line slightly damaged in fire crackers' attack

Railway line slightly damaged in fire crackers' attack

Panic gripped different parts of Kotri, Qasimabad and Hyderabad city Talukas, as fire crackers tossed by unknown miscreants exploded at different places, here on Tuesday evening. According to police, some unknown persons hurled two fire crackers on the ra
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Russian ships to visit Karachi port

Russian ships to visit Karachi port

A Russian Pacific Fleet squadron that took part in multilateral naval exercises earlier this month has entered the Indian Ocean and will visit Karachi, fleet spokesman Roman Martov said on Tuesday. "The Pacific Fleet vessels led by the Primorsky mixed-for
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
River flows increase by 44,000 cusecs

River flows increase by 44,000 cusecs

The run of the rivers water increased by 44,000 cusecs during past 24 hours following rains in the catchments areas of the Indus, Kabul, Jhelum and Chenab rivers raising prospects of early filling of the upgraded Mangla dam on river Jhelum and Tarbela dam
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Punjab Youth Festival 2014: Guinness confirms making of 33 world records

Punjab Youth Festival 2014: Guinness confirms making of 33 world records

Administration of Guinness World Records in a statement confirmed 33 world records made in Punjab Youth Festival 2014 on its website and Levtie Ten Gabriel and Antolia Maria are officials' witnesses. After completion of process of ratification of the bigg
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Fresh clashes between militants leave 14 dead

Fresh clashes between militants leave 14 dead

Fresh clashes on Tuesday between two feuding factions of the Pakistani Taliban left 14 people dead, security officials and militant sources said. A total of 34 people have now been killed since fighting broke out Sunday in the Waziristan tribal district b
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Senate passes insurance extension for long-term jobless

Senate passes insurance extension for long-term jobless

The US Senate voted Monday to restore unemployment benefits for nearly three million Americans, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives, where the emergency aid is opposed by many Republicans. The legislation retroactively restores payment
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Osborne unveils Brazil investment push

Osborne unveils Brazil investment push

British finance minister George Osborne unveiled plans Monday to ramp up exports to Latin America, as he embarked on a visit to World Cup and Olympic hosts Brazil. Despite the Latin American giant of some 200 million being the world's seventh-largest econ
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
British industrial output jumps

British industrial output jumps

Industrial output across Britain rose by a robust 0.9 percent in February compared with activity in January, official data showed on Tuesday, cementing the country's economic recovery. And over 12 months, output jumped by 2.7 percent, the Office for Natio
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
ICAP to launch electronic system for fixing orders

ICAP to launch electronic system for fixing orders

Broker and market platform owner ICAP is to launch a service designed to help shift the big voice-based orders at the centre of a currency market manipulation scandal to a more transparent electronic system. ICAP will offer incentives to its voice broking
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
OECD says rich countries give record aid in 2013

OECD says rich countries give record aid in 2013

Aid given by rich countries to poor nations rose last year to a record $134.8 billion (97 billion euros) despite budget constraints, the OECD said on Tuesday. "Development aid rose by 6.1 percent in real terms in 2013 to reach the highest level ever recor
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Simplify US financial reform rules, Fed's Plosser urges

Simplify US financial reform rules, Fed's Plosser urges

A top US central banker on Tuesday criticised the complexity of a nearly four-year-old financial-reform law, urging simpler and more transparent laws for Wall Street that would rely more on the free market to discipline banks and other firms.
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Citi agrees to pay $1.1 billion in mortgage settlement

Citi agrees to pay $1.1 billion in mortgage settlement

Citigroup Monday said it reached an agreement with a group of 18 institutional investors to pay $1.125 billion to settle claims on some mortgage-backed securities sold ahead of the financial crisis. Citi said the agreement releases it from an obligation t
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Italy cuts growth forecast, promises tax cuts

Italy cuts growth forecast, promises tax cuts

Italy cut this year's growth forecast to 0.8 percent on Tuesday and laid out a plan to lower income taxes through a 4.5 billion euro reduction in public spending. The "extremely prudent" forecast lowered the 1.0 percent growth estimate made by the previou
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Canadian housing starts, permits drop as market cools

Canadian housing starts, permits drop as market cools

Canadian housing starts fell more than expected in March and building permits dropped sharply in February, according to data released on Tuesday that suggests the country's robust housing market is cooling. Volatility in the housing data and an especially
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
China eases M&A rules for insurers

China eases M&A rules for insurers

China's decision to partially relax mergers and acquisition rules in the insurance industry could see global insurance firms expand their footprint in the $288 billion market. Beijing would allow insurers, including Chinese-based units of foreign insuranc
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Kuwait agrees deal to boost Egypt energy supplies

Kuwait agrees deal to boost Egypt energy supplies

Kuwait said Tuesday it will supply Egypt with 85,000 barrels of oil daily and 1.5 million tonnes of fuel for three years as part of a newly agreed commercial deal. The supplies would be valued at market prices and delivered by the end of 2016 under the ag
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Economic progress draws wide praise

Economic progress draws wide praise

American envoy's recent appreciation of Pakistan's brilliant economic and administrative performance is based on realistic benchmarks so it should be evaluated objectively ie in the realistic perspective.
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Nishat Mills Limited

Nishat Mills Limited

Nishat Mills Limited (NML) is the flagship company of Nishat Group that was established in 1951 and listed at stock exchange in 1989. The firm is engaged in the business of textile spinning, weaving, processing, stitching, made-ups and processed cloth. It
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Nishat Mills Limited

Nishat Mills Limited

Nishat Mills Limited (NML) is the flagship company of Nishat Group that was established in 1951 and listed at stock exchange in 1989. The firm is engaged in the business of textile spinning, weaving, processing, stitching, made-ups and processed cloth. It
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai copper rises

The most-traded July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 0.5 percent to 46,720 yuan ($7,500) a tonne on Tuesday in light short-covering, a trader said. "We were considering taking a short position, but the way prices are holding up at th
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Copper slips

Copper slips

Copper slipped from a one-week high on Tuesday on uncertainty about growth in top metals consumer China and worries that upcoming trade data may be weak. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange closed 0.1 percent lower at $6,671, after hitting a s
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Rubber rises

Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended up 1.9 percent on Tuesday, helped by a rise in Shanghai futures as Chinese market players returned from a holiday. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) for September delivery rose 4.2 y
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Soyabeans drop

Soyabeans drop

US soyabean futures slid on Monday as increased imports of the oilseed from South America were expected to alleviate tight supplies in the United States, the world's top producer of the crop. Wheat futures jumped after touching a three-week low in the pre
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil falls

Palm oil falls

Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a two-month low on Tuesday after the ringgit climbed to a nearly four-month high, with prices further weighed by estimates showing production in the second-largest grower jumped last month. The Malaysian ringgit rose as
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
ICE coffee climbs

ICE coffee climbs

ICE arabica coffee climbed on Tuesday, extending gains seen since late last week, as dry weather forecasts for Brazil exacerbated worries over crop damage in the world's top producer. Sugar futures rose, bolstered by a stronger real and weather worries in
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Gold climbs in Asia

Gold climbs in Asia

Gold rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday boosted by technical buying after crossing the $1,300-an-ounce mark, while mounting geopolitical tensions in Ukraine burnished its safe-haven appeal. The rise in bullion comes despite a sharp jump in Asian equities
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Gold dips in New York

Gold dips in New York

Gold fell in quiet trade on Monday, weighed down by lack of investment interest after Friday's short-covering rally by bullion investors who had feared US job gains would sharply exceed Wall Street's expectations. Investors took profits after gold gained
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday as the dollar and equity markets fell on signs the European Central Bank may not recur to more stimulus, while renewed tensions in Ukraine kept risk appetite subdued. The metal gained further support after Iraq's c
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: Corn and soya up

US MIDDAY: Corn and soya up

US corn and soyabean futures rose on Tuesday as traders squared positions a day ahead of a monthly US Department of Agriculture report in which the government is expected to pare its stocks forecasts for both crops, traders said. Wheat futures fell on exp
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold rose 1 percent early on Tuesday on a sharply lower dollar and as renewed tensions between the United States and Russia over Ukraine burnished bullion's safe-haven appeal. The metal was also underpinned by official-sector buying after Iraq's central b
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
ICE cotton rises on expectations of bullish USDA report

ICE cotton rises on expectations of bullish USDA report

Cotton futures rallied on Tuesday and recovered some of the previous day's sharp loss as buying ahead of Wednesday's monthly US government supply and demand forecast offset pressure from the index fund roll. The most-active May cotton contract on ICE Futu
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Two pilots martyred as aircraft crashes

Two pilots martyred as aircraft crashes

A Mushak trainer jet belonging to the Army Aviation crashed near Gujranwala killing both the pilots of the aircraft on Tuesday. The two-seater plane crashed due to a technical fault developed during a training mission, according to an Inter Services Publi
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Two pilots martyred as aircraft crashes

Two pilots martyred as aircraft crashes

A Mushak trainer jet belonging to the Army Aviation crashed near Gujranwala killing both the pilots of the aircraft on Tuesday. The two-seater plane crashed due to a technical fault developed during a training mission, according to an Inter Services Publi
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
General Rashad Mahmood meets Sri Lankan President

General Rashad Mahmood meets Sri Lankan President

Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood called on President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on Tuesday. President Mahinda Rajapaksa appreciated the strong support extended by the Government of Pakistan to Sri
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan urges end to nuclear discrimination

Pakistan urges end to nuclear discrimination

Reaffirming its commitment to the goal of disarmament, Pakistan has called for full access to nuclear technology needed for producing more nuclear energy to redress its growing electricity deficit. "We call upon the international community to reverse disc
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Empowering ECP: government asked to make necessary enactments

Empowering ECP: government asked to make necessary enactments

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued directives to Federal Government to make necessary enactments to empower the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to carry out delimitation of local government constituencies. A three-member bench of Chief Justice Tass
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Empowering ECP: government asked to make necessary enactments

Empowering ECP: government asked to make necessary enactments

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued directives to Federal Government to make necessary enactments to empower the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to carry out delimitation of local government constituencies. A three-member bench of Chief Justice Tass
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to refrain from giving any relaxation in terms and conditions in acquisition of aircraft on dry lease even with the approval of its Board o
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to refrain from giving any relaxation in terms and conditions in acquisition of aircraft on dry lease even with the approval of its Board o
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Acquisition of aircraft: PIA asked to refrain from giving relaxation

Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to refrain from giving any relaxation in terms and conditions in acquisition of aircraft on dry lease even with the approval of its Board o
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

A division bench of Sindh High Court has granted a stay in a constitutional petition filed by Tameer Microfinance Bank Limited against the recovery of Rs 80.782 million as Federal Excise Duty (FED) on services. The bench comprising Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abb
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

A division bench of Sindh High Court has granted a stay in a constitutional petition filed by Tameer Microfinance Bank Limited against the recovery of Rs 80.782 million as Federal Excise Duty (FED) on services. The bench comprising Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abb
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

Recovery of FED: TMBL petition: stay granted

A division bench of Sindh High Court has granted a stay in a constitutional petition filed by Tameer Microfinance Bank Limited against the recovery of Rs 80.782 million as Federal Excise Duty (FED) on services. The bench comprising Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abb
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Pakistan''''s roadshows for the issuance of Eurobonds worth $500 million have received an overwhelming response in the international markets. A Finance Ministry spokesman, quoting Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, told APP on Tuesday that the process for the is
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Pakistan''s roadshows for the issuance of Eurobonds worth $500 million have received an overwhelming response in the international markets. A Finance Ministry spokesman, quoting Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, told APP on Tuesday that the process for the issu
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Pakistan's roadshows for the issuance of Eurobonds worth $500 million have received an overwhelming response in the international markets. A Finance Ministry spokesman, quoting Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, told APP on Tuesday that the process for the issua
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (April 08, 2014) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 09, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Eurobonds roadshows evince overwhelming response

Pakistan's roadshows for the issuance of Eurobonds worth $500 million have received an overwhelming response in the international markets. A Finance Ministry spokesman, quoting Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, told APP on Tuesday that the process for the issua
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Israel diplomats accused of assault in India 'repatriated'

Israel diplomats accused of assault in India 'repatriated'

Three Israeli diplomats accused of abusing and injuring an Indian immigration official at New Delhi airport are being "repatriated to Israel", an embassy official told AFP Tuesday. Delhi Police had lodged a criminal case against the consular officials, wh
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Israel diplomats accused of assault in India 'repatriated'

Israel diplomats accused of assault in India 'repatriated'

Three Israeli diplomats accused of abusing and injuring an Indian immigration official at New Delhi airport are being "repatriated to Israel", an embassy official told AFP Tuesday. Delhi Police had lodged a criminal case against the consular officials, wh
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (April 08, 2014) and for Wednesday (April 09, 2014).
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

The Federal Board of Revenue has called all the Chief Collectors and Collectors of Customs at the FBR House to explain the reasons for low sales tax, withholding tax as well as customs duty collection at the import stage during March 2014, and for putting
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

The Federal Board of Revenue has called all the Chief Collectors and Collectors of Customs at the FBR House to explain the reasons for low sales tax, withholding tax as well as customs duty collection at the import stage during March 2014, and for putting
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

Low import duty collection: Collectors called to explain reasons

The Federal Board of Revenue has called all the Chief Collectors and Collectors of Customs at the FBR House to explain the reasons for low sales tax, withholding tax as well as customs duty collection at the import stage during March 2014, and for putting
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Aptma team discusses textile development plan with chief minister Punjab

Aptma team discusses textile development plan with chief minister Punjab

A delegation of industrialists associated with textile sector led by Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) S.M Tanvir met Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Textile Industry Abbas Khan A
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Street children footballers receive a rapturous welcome

Street children footballers receive a rapturous welcome

Street children footballers returned home Tuesday to jubilant scenes after clinching the bronze medal in Brazil, with captain Sameer Ahmed hailing the "once in a lifetime" experience. Competing for the first time in the Street Child World Cup, the Pakista
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 08, 2014).

Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Street children footballers receive a rapturous welcome

Street children footballers receive a rapturous welcome

Street children footballers returned home Tuesday to jubilant scenes after clinching the bronze medal in Brazil, with captain Sameer Ahmed hailing the "once in a lifetime" experience. Competing for the first time in the Street Child World Cup, the Pakista
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
ISE index improves by 5.81 points

ISE index improves by 5.81 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 5.81 points as the ISE Ten
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
ISE index improves by 5.81 points

ISE index improves by 5.81 points

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 5.81 points as the ISE Ten
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted fresh gains against the dollar on the back of easy supply of the US currency on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said. Chairman of the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), Malik Bostan, said that nearly one-week ago the FAP had set up
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
LSE index sheds 22.72 points

LSE index sheds 22.72 points

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange and the equities registered gains under the lead of banking sector amid improved trading turnover. However, the LSE-25 index lost 22.72 points to close at 5389.78 against 5412.50 of Monday while tran
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee posted fresh gains against the dollar on the back of easy supply of the US currency on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said. Chairman of the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), Malik Bostan, said that nearly one-week ago the FAP had set up
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
LSE index sheds 22.72 points

LSE index sheds 22.72 points

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange and the equities registered gains under the lead of banking sector amid improved trading turnover. However, the LSE-25 index lost 22.72 points to close at 5389.78 against 5412.50 of Monday while tran
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Warehouse: Customs licensing rules relaxed

Warehouse: Customs licensing rules relaxed

The Federal Board of Revenue has relaxed customs licensing rules for persons/firms that intend to operate a warehouse by abolishing the condition of comprehensive insurance policy by applicants. In this regard, the FBR has amended Customs Rules, 2001 thro
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
Hydropower project: Wapda may award contract to Chinese company

Hydropower project: Wapda may award contract to Chinese company

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is likely to award civil works contract for 122 MW Keyal Khwar hydropower project to Sinohydro Group, well informed sources told Business Recorder. KfW and EIB are said to be providing financing of 97 m
Published 09 Apr, 2014 12:00am
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