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Print - 2014-06-03
MQM presents shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion

MQM presents shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion

Muttahida Qaumi Movement on Monday presented a federal shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion for the fiscal year of 2014-15, with a budget deficit of one trillion rupees that amounts to 3.5 per cent of the GDP. The budget also envisages 6 per cent growth rat
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
MQM presents shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion

MQM presents shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion

Muttahida Qaumi Movement on Monday presented a federal shadow budget of Rs 3.775 trillion for the fiscal year of 2014-15, with a budget deficit of one trillion rupees that amounts to 3.5 per cent of the GDP. The budget also envisages 6 per cent growth rat
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'Affiliation of Khairpur College with LUMHS in process'

'Affiliation of Khairpur College with LUMHS in process'

The Vice Chancellor and the management of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro has shown a very serious concern over a letter received from the Principal of Khairpur Medical College which narrates that the request sent to Liaquat Medic
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pest, virus likely to attack standing sugarcane crops

Pest, virus likely to attack standing sugarcane crops

Pest and viral are expected to attack the standing sugarcane crops following the rainy spells, the Met Office has warned the farmers in its 10-day advisory. The office asked the farmers to take precautionary measures to protect the key crop. "Farmers are,
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PTCL announces new EVO packages

PTCL announces new EVO packages

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has announced exciting new data packages for its EVO wireless devices in order to provide faster online experience to its customers. The packages have been attuned to ensure optimum high-speed connectivit
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Missing person case: SHC asks DG Rangers, others to submit replies

Missing person case: SHC asks DG Rangers, others to submit replies

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed the Home Secretary (HS) of Sindh, the director general of Rangers, the IGP of Sindh and others to reply to a petition seeking whereabouts of a missing person allegedly detained by paramilitary forces. The peti
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
FED continues to haunt auto industry

FED continues to haunt auto industry

Federal Excise Duty (FED) continues to haunt the auto industry. The situation needs correction or it my hurt, not only the auto sector but manufacturing sector in general, according to stakeholders here. "FED has put the country's first Sports Utility Veh
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
MCB, PMEX sign agreement

MCB, PMEX sign agreement

MCB Bank Limited, one of Pakistan's largest banks has signed Transaction Banking's new web-based payment product 'MCB PayDirect' with Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, the country's sole commodity futures exchange. MCB PayDirect will allow PMEX to str
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tameer Bank opens branch in Gwadar

Tameer Bank opens branch in Gwadar

Pakistan's first scheduled and largest private sector microfinance bank, Tameer Bank, formally inaugurated its new branch in Gwadar on Monday. Tameer now has a footprint of over 135 locations across the country. Nadeem Hussain, CEO of Tameer Bank, inaugur
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
NBP appoints media chief

NBP appoints media chief

Celebrated media man and seasoned banker Khalid Bin Shaheen has been given additional responsibility as the Media Chief NBP. Shaheen will now be looking after the Public Relations and Marketing activities of the banks in addition to his existing assignmen
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Mango exports from Sindh to EU decline by 95 percent

Mango exports from Sindh to EU decline by 95 percent

Although exports of mangoes to different countries of the world is in full swing, an appalling decline of up to 95 percent has been noted, so far, in mango exports to the European Union from Sindh. One of the main reasons being the indifferent attitude of
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PAS Awards 2014: 'F4' bags several awards

PAS Awards 2014: 'F4' bags several awards

New age young Ad Agency Farigh Four sprung a surprise at the glitzy PAS Awards 2014 night held at Karachi Expo Centre amidst an enthusiastic advertising fraternity and an assortment of creative dreamers.
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zarghoon gas field to begin supply from July

Zarghoon gas field to begin supply from July

Zarghoon Gas Field will start supplying natural gas to the provincial capital from month of July this year. Officials said on Monday that two of three wells of Zarghoon South Gas Field were completed and they would start supplying natural gas to Quetta ci
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Programmes launched to save mothers, next generation

Programmes launched to save mothers, next generation

Lady Health Workers Program Sindh has launched two week long programmes in collaboration with UNICEF to save mothers and next generation. The first week starts from Monday (2 June) to 7 June and the next will be in October next. This was stated by Dr Rosh
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'17 tankers of smuggled Iranian diesel seized'

'17 tankers of smuggled Iranian diesel seized'

Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-FBR, Regional Office, Quetta on Monday claimed to have seized 17 tankers carrying 0.5 million liters of smuggled Iranian diesel near Sabzar in Panjgoor, Balochistan. This was stated by Muhammad Iqbal Bha
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
July-February 2013-14: manufacturing sector depicts 5.5 percent growth

July-February 2013-14: manufacturing sector depicts 5.5 percent growth

The country's manufacturing sector has depicted 5.5 percent growth during July-February 2013-14 against 4.5 per cent during the corresponding period last year. According to the Economic Survey 2013-14, manufacturing accounts 13.5 percent of Gross Domestic
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shares offerings of mega entities in 4-6 months

Shares offerings of mega entities in 4-6 months

The Privatisation Commission will put the government's shares of Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL), United Bank Limited (UBL) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on sale in the capital market within the next 4 to six months. This was revealed i
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Economic Survey: July-April foreign investment up 133.3 percent

Economic Survey: July-April foreign investment up 133.3 percent

Foreign investment increased by 133.3 percent in first 10 months (July-April 2014) of current fiscal year, compared to the same period last year on account of foreign public investment in debt securities comprising special US dollar bonds Eurobonds, FEBC,
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Telecom sector indicators show positive growth

Telecom sector indicators show positive growth

Telecom sector indicators showed positive growth as teledensity improved to 78 percent, revenues reached over Rs 345.5 billion and total investment reached $576 million during July-March 2013-14, revealed the Economic Survey 2013-14. Telecom sector is one
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
July-March 2013-14: overall gas consumption registers negative growth

July-March 2013-14: overall gas consumption registers negative growth

The overall gas consumption during July-March 2013-14 has registered a negative growth, said Economic Survey of Pakistan. Sectoral analysis of the gas consumption indicates that during July-March 2013-14, the highest share of gas consumption was of power
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
External sector witnesses mixed trend

External sector witnesses mixed trend

The government has claimed in the Economic Survey 2013-14 that external sector performance witnessed a mixed trend during the current financial year. While export growth remained moderate in line with the global trends, the import bill recorded a nominal
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tharparkar & Umerkot top with 101 among 300 closed schools

Tharparkar & Umerkot top with 101 among 300 closed schools

Among 300 schools closed in Sindh, drought-affected Tharparkar and Umerkot districts topped the list with 101 schools whereas provincial chief minister's home district - Khairpur Mirs - stood second with 37 schools. According to an initial list of all the
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
January 2012-April 2014: KSE index gains over 17,565 points

January 2012-April 2014: KSE index gains over 17,565 points

The KSE-100 index rose to 28,913 points in April 2014 from 11,348 points in January 2012 - a rise of over 17,565 points or an increase of 155 percent. According to the Economic Survey (2013-14) issued here on Monday, Pakistan's capital market has two impo
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Terrorism costs economy up to $102.51 billion during last 13 years

Terrorism costs economy up to $102.51 billion during last 13 years

The ongoing terrorism has cost the country's economy up to US $102.51 billion equivalent to Rs 8,264.40 billion during the last 13 years and US $28459.89 million during the last three consecutive fiscal years, revealed Pakistan Economic Survey 2013-14.
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
TCKP begins courses on wax painting, copper work

TCKP begins courses on wax painting, copper work

Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) has initiated training courses on traditional wax painting along with Zaree and copper work on Monday under its historic Gor Khatri archaeological complex project. The main purpose of these courses is to reviv
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Controversial talk show: court to view recording on June 4

Controversial talk show: court to view recording on June 4

The Supreme Court on Monday resumed the hearing of a matter relating to television programmes broadcast by a private television (ARY) and directed its registrar to make arrangements for the viewing of a talk show in the court on June 04, 2014. A three-mem
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Economic Survey 2013-14: lower investment hurts growth

Economic Survey 2013-14: lower investment hurts growth

The government has suffered a major blow in terms of attracting investment to achieve a high growth rate as investment to GDP fell to 14 percent during the current fiscal year from 14.6 percent a year ago with a massive decline in Large-Scale Manufacturin
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Environmental degradation may cost over Rs 365 billion yearly

Environmental degradation may cost over Rs 365 billion yearly

Pakistan Economic Survey-2013-14 showed that according to environment's experts the environmental degradation may cost the economy over Rs 365 billion every year of which inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene accounts for Rs 112 billion, agricul
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Fata students stage protest

Fata students stage protest

Dozens of tribal students, belonging to various agencies of Fata on Monday staged a protest demonstration against ignoring second-shift students in Prime Minister Scholarship program. The protest was headed by Fata students' organisation central President
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Jan-April exports to EU increase by 30 percent

Jan-April exports to EU increase by 30 percent

Pakistan's exports to European Union (EU) increased by 30 percent in the first four months (January-April) of current calendar year 2014. This was disclosed during a meeting on Monday, which was presided over by Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan.
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PU professor gets National Excellence Award

PU professor gets National Excellence Award

Institution of Engineers Pakistan has awarded National Excellence Award 2014 to Punjab University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology's Professor Dr Zia Chaudhary. Dr Zia received award from Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal in a ceremony organise
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LSE de-lists Kawasaki, FHBM

LSE de-lists Kawasaki, FHBM

Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) Limited, after due consideration of facts and circumstances and in exercise of the powers vested in it under Section 9(4) of the Securities & Exchange Ordinance, 1969 and Listing Regulations of the Exchange, has decided to de-l
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PU PSC to organise special lecture today

PU PSC to organise special lecture today

Punjab University Pakistan Study Centre (PSC) will organise special lecture on "Role of Women in Indian Politics" on Tuesday (today) at Centre's Auditorium. On this occasion, Professor Dr Bhavna Metha from M S University Baruda India will throw light on t
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
UAF, Sukkur IBA to launch four-year joint degree programme

UAF, Sukkur IBA to launch four-year joint degree programme

The Institute of Business Administration, Sukkur, and the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) are launching a four-year joint degree programme BBA (Agriculture) in order to strengthen inter-provincial harmony and to produce trained manpower equipp
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Afaq suffers heart attack: spokesperson

Afaq suffers heart attack: spokesperson

Muhajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) chairperson Afaq Ahmed on Monday suffered a heart attack hours before his scheduled visit to Dubai; his spokesperson said. He has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi. Afaq Ahmed was scheduled to leave for Dubai y
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
JI Karachi leader drowns in Kunnar River

JI Karachi leader drowns in Kunnar River

Deputy Chief of Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi and former member of Sindh Assembly, Nasrullah Shajeeh, drowned in River Kunnar on Monday. According to a JI spokesman, the deceased was leading a students' group to Balakot. At about noon, one of the students slipp
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SKMCH rejects PML-N leader's allegations

SKMCH rejects PML-N leader's allegations

The management of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital expressed deep concern over the allegations raised by PML-N leader Siddiq al Farooq concerning Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust in a press conference. The management said that Imran Khan, Chairman of
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz and Turkish team discuss investment opportunities

Shahbaz and Turkish team discuss investment opportunities

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif while meeting with a delegation of Turkish Group Kiler Holding headed by its Chairman Nahit Kiler here on Monday has said that a conducive atmosphere for investment has been created in the province and due to investmen
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'Economy has improved during PML-N tenure'

'Economy has improved during PML-N tenure'

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain while talking to media on Monday has said the economy has improved during PML-N tenure since May 2013. According to him, the government initiatives on energy projects are far greater than what h
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Evaluate efficiency & transparency: FESCO BoDs, CEO ink contract

Evaluate efficiency & transparency: FESCO BoDs, CEO ink contract

The FESCO Board of Directors (BoDs) and Chief Executive Officer Khurshid Alam have inked a performance contract to evaluate and improve the performance of the officers and staff of FESCO up to the standards of NEPRA. FESCO is the first Disco that has sign
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab for improving law and order situation

Chief minister Punjab for improving law and order situation

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed that all necessary steps should be taken for further improving law and order situation in the province. He issued these directives while presiding over a high level meeting here on Monday convened
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Utility, gas tariff APTMA rejects proposed rise

Utility, gas tariff APTMA rejects proposed rise

Textile industry of Pakistan has strongly rejected government's decision to increase gas and electricity tariff as it would be the last nail on the export-oriented textile industry. Muhammad Yasin Siddik, Central Chairman - All Pakistan Textile Mills Asso
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'JUI-F ready for LB elections'

'JUI-F ready for LB elections'

Leader of JUI-F, Maulana Ataullah Haq said on Monday his party was ready for local bodies' elections in the country including KP and will give tough time to political opponents. Talking to the media persons in his residence at village Kotha here, he said
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cleared under VAS: post-clearance audit of 50,000 vehicles ordered

Cleared under VAS: post-clearance audit of 50,000 vehicles ordered

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Customs department to conduct post-clearance audit of over 50,000 vehicles which were cleared under 'Vehicle Amnesty Scheme' in 2013, it was learnt here Monday. According to sources, the PCA department on the di
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cleared under VAS: post-clearance audit of 50,000 vehicles ordered

Cleared under VAS: post-clearance audit of 50,000 vehicles ordered

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Customs department to conduct post-clearance audit of over 50,000 vehicles which were cleared under 'Vehicle Amnesty Scheme' in 2013, it was learnt here Monday. According to sources, the PCA department on the di
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SCBA chief condemns attack on journalist

SCBA chief condemns attack on journalist

President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Kamran Murtaza Monday condemned the attack on Multan Resident Editor of Jang Zafer Aheer and on organisation's vehicle carrying newspapers and called upon the government to investigate the matter and take str
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Power Cement Limited

Power Cement Limited

Power Cement Limited (exchange ticker: POWER) was previously known as Al Abbas Cement Industries Ltd and founded in December 1981 as a private limited company. It went public in July 1987 and is currently listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges. POWE
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Power Cement Limited

Power Cement Limited

Power Cement Limited (exchange ticker: POWER) was previously known as Al Abbas Cement Industries Ltd and founded in December 1981 as a private limited company. It went public in July 1987 and is currently listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges. POWE
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Maya Angelou dies

Maya Angelou dies

Apropos 'Iconic US author, poet Maya Angelou dies at 86' carried by Business Recorder on May 29. It is widely known that "Angelou is best known for memoirs that focused on her childhood and early adulthood, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sing
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Can the budget be realistic?

Can the budget be realistic?

The Federal Budget 2014-15 that the Finance Minister will present before the parliament today, will set a new tradition - presenting the budget on a working day and with inadequate consultation with the stakeholders, ie, the country's chambers of commerce
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Economic Survey 2013-14: Overview of the Economy

Economic Survey 2013-14: Overview of the Economy

Pakistan succeeded in attaining 4.14 percent growth in the outgoing fiscal year which is the highest level achievement since 2008-09. The economy has taken a turnaround on account of following serious economic agenda and striving sincerely to implement it
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Economic Survey 2013-14: Overview of the Economy

Economic Survey 2013-14: Overview of the Economy

Pakistan succeeded in attaining 4.14 percent growth in the outgoing fiscal year which is the highest level achievement since 2008-09. The economy has taken a turnaround on account of following serious economic agenda and striving sincerely to implement it
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
President's address

President's address

The Constitution envisages the office of the President above and beyond the parliamentary turmoil, for he represents the 'unity of the federation' and in terms of political affiliation ceases to be a party man. However, such is the constitutional scheme t
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
The Survey

The Survey

The Economic Survey 2013-14 assumed a greater relevance in the current fiscal year as it was released the same day as President Mamnoon Hussain's speech to the joint session of parliament. The President noted in his speech that "we are heading towards fin
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tereos to boost sugar beet output as end of EU quotas looms

Tereos to boost sugar beet output as end of EU quotas looms

Tereos, the world's fourth largest sugar maker, said it aimed in the next three years to boost its sugar beet output in France by 20 percent, or 3 million tonnes, to face the end of European sugar quotas which is expected to lead to a fall in prices. As p
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Copper rises on strong Chinese factory data, falling stocks

Copper rises on strong Chinese factory data, falling stocks

Copper rose on Monday, after its biggest monthly gain this year in May, helped by dwindling stocks, seasonal buying interest in top consumer China and positive Chinese factory data. China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in five month
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
TOCOM rubber plunges

TOCOM rubber plunges

Tokyo rubber futures dropped around 3 percent and sank to their weakest level in more than four years Monday on lingering concerns over high inventory, although trading volumes were thin due to a holiday in main consumer China. The Tokyo Commodity Exchang
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (June 02, 2014) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 03, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil falls to near 7-1/2-month low

Palm oil falls to near 7-1/2-month low

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a seventh straight session on Monday to hit their lowest in nearly seven-and-a-half months, as weak soyoil prices and disappointing export data dragged on the tropical oil. The benchmark August contract on the Bursa Mal
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cotton futures gain as dry Texas skies stoke US crop worries

Cotton futures gain as dry Texas skies stoke US crop worries

ICE cotton rose on Monday as expectations of dry weather in Texas, the top-producing US state, stoked worries over upcoming supplies and offset pressure from the rolling of closely watched index funds. The most-active July cotton contract on ICE Futures U
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Brent, US crude slip on dollar strength, ample supply

Brent, US crude slip on dollar strength, ample supply

Brent and US crude oil futures fell in choppy trading on Monday, weighed on by a stronger dollar and recent data showing rising OPEC oil production. Brent July crude fell 58 cents to settle at $108.83 a barrel, after hitting $109.87 and then pulling back
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
ICE coffee falls on bearish chart signals

ICE coffee falls on bearish chart signals

Coffee futures sank in volatile trade on Monday as technical weakness and uncertainty over the extent of drought damage in top grower Brazil kept speculators and producers selling. Cocoa futures in New York and London traded mixed, while raw sugar fell as
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gold slips in Asia

Gold slips in Asia

Gold slid for a fifth straight session on Monday in its longest losing streak since November, and hit a fresh four-month low, hurt by stronger global equities and weak physical demand in Asia. Spot gold fell to $1,240.69 an ounce, its lowest since early F
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gold hits four-month low, longest losing streak in seven months

Gold hits four-month low, longest losing streak in seven months

Gold fell for a fifth session on Monday, its longest losing streak in seven months, as rising stock markets diverted interest from bullion, and ahead of the latest European Central Bank policy meeting and key US data this week. Prices have fallen sharply
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya rallies

US MIDDAY: soya rallies

US soyabean futures rallied on Monday on signs of strong export demand that threatened to further deplete thin US supplies, traders said. The gains in soyabeans pulled corn higher, but wheat futures sagged to a three-month low on ample global stocks and l
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold hits four-month low

US MIDDAY: gold hits four-month low

Gold prices edged lower for a fifth day in a row early on Monday, marking their longest losing streak in seven months, as investors remained glued to ebullient equity markets after US stocks hit another record high. Caution ahead of the latest European Ce
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zardari asks Sindh ministers, advisors to improve performance

Zardari asks Sindh ministers, advisors to improve performance

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari has asked provincial ministers, advisors and special assistants belonging to PPP to improve their performances, otherwise their portfolios will be changed or they will be remo
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Poor security situation: Iranian teams hesitant to visit KP: envoy

Poor security situation: Iranian teams hesitant to visit KP: envoy

Director General of Iranian Cultural Centre in Peshawar, Agha Ali Yousofi, said Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Iran could not further expand their cultural relations, which are spread over several centuries, due to bad security situations. "Though the cultur
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
28 PTI activists booked for misbehaviour

28 PTI activists booked for misbehaviour

Police arrested 10 workers of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday for misbehaving with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Farzana Butt. The police have registered a case against 28 activists of the PTI including the son and nephew of newly e
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Around 60 alleged criminals held in city raids

Around 60 alleged criminals held in city raids

City police on Monday claimed to have arrested around 60 alleged criminals in different targeted raids and encounters conducted at various parts of the metropolis during last 24 hours. According to police, they have conducted some 79 targeted raids and fi
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (June 02, 2014).

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Five more arrested in woman bludgeoning case

Five more arrested in woman bludgeoning case

Police investigating the murder of a woman bludgeoned to death outside a court have arrested five more men in connection with the brutal killing, a senior official said Monday. Farzana Parveen was killed last Tuesday outside the Lahore High Court by more
Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 23rdth May, 2014.

Published 03 Jun, 2014 12:00am
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