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Print - 2014-06-10
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (June 09, 2014).
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

LDA City will be the beautiful and most modern housing scheme of the province for which most proper location has been selected. More than 1.25 Lacs Developed Plots, Residential & Commercial Buildings 50% Special Discount in Development Charges Payment of
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (June 09, 2014).

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Iran condemns attack on pilgrims in Taftan

Iran condemns attack on pilgrims in Taftan

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on the Shia pilgrims in Pakistan's Balochistan province. "The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns terrorist attacks on innocent people from any tribe and religion in Pak
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Kisan Ittehad postpones sit-in in Islamabad till July

Kisan Ittehad postpones sit-in in Islamabad till July

Pakistan Kisan Ittehad has agreed to postpone sit-in (Dharna) in Islamabad till July 16 on the assurance of Federal Minister for Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Bosan. The Minister told the BR reporter that "we have reviewed the demands of farme
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Two bank robbers killed in encounter

Two bank robbers killed in encounter

Two robbers among five killed in an encounter with the police during a robbery of a branch of National Bank in Sanawan (Muzaffargarh district) on Monday. Another three ran away with a cash of Rs 1.6 million. Besides, two bank guards Muhammad Akram and Muh
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PEF orientation session today

PEF orientation session today

The orientation session of various private schools, partnering with Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) under its free school education programme entitled Foundation Assisted School (FAS) in the districts of Jhang and Toba Tek Singh will be held at Zila Cou
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cement transportation: Railways signs agreement with Maple Leaf

Cement transportation: Railways signs agreement with Maple Leaf

Pakistan Railways (PR) and Maple Leaf has signed an agreement according to which PR will transport cement from Daud Khal to Karachi on daily basis and later would deposit Rs 650 million as security with it. The agreement was signed by General Manager Oper
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
APTPMA demands withdrawal of 200 percent raise in GIDC

APTPMA demands withdrawal of 200 percent raise in GIDC

Enhancement of 200 percent in the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) announced in the federal budget 2014-15 is likely to spell disaster for value-added and export oriented textile industries and oust them from the international export arena. Thes
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
New chairman, BoDs' urged: SOS to save Slic sent to Prime Minister

New chairman, BoDs' urged: SOS to save Slic sent to Prime Minister

State Life Field Workers Federation of Pakistan (SLFWF) has sent a SOS appeal to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to save the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) from destruction and appoint a chairman of SLIC and new board of directors consist
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Turkish businessmen ready to initiate joint ventures

Turkish businessmen ready to initiate joint ventures

Turkish businessmen are ready to initiate joint ventures with their Pakistani counterparts as they are convinced that ample opportunities lie in a number of sectors including construction and energy. Head of a seven-member Turkish businessmen delegation,
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'PML-N policies being praised by IMF, global community'

'PML-N policies being praised by IMF, global community'

Punjab Minister for Excise and Taxation and Finance, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman While addressing the PML-N workers here on Monday said that policies being pursued by the PML-N government are acknowledged by the international community and the IMF. Mujtaba sai
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Professor Sajid Mir meets Shahbaz

Professor Sajid Mir meets Shahbaz

Leader of Jamiat Ahle-Hadith Senator Professor Sajid Mir called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday and exchanged views over the country's political and economic situation apart from matters of mutual interest. On the occasion, the
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
KBP fears Rs 80 raise in prices of fertilizer

KBP fears Rs 80 raise in prices of fertilizer

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) President Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan has alleged that increase in gas infrastructure development cess on fuel stock being used by fertilizer manufacture may result in Rs 80 increase in per bag of fertilizer prices. He said that m
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews ADP 2014-15

Shahbaz reviews ADP 2014-15

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a lengthy meeting to review annual development programme of 2014-15 here on Monday. The meeting reviewed in detail the priorities for welfare, progress and prosperity of the people of the provinc
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews ADP 2014-15

Shahbaz reviews ADP 2014-15

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a lengthy meeting to review annual development programme of 2014-15 here on Monday. The meeting reviewed in detail the priorities for welfare, progress and prosperity of the people of the provinc
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
IPR to hold session on Punjab budget proposals

IPR to hold session on Punjab budget proposals

The Institute for Policy Reforms (IPR) will hold a session on Provincial Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2014-15 at a local hotel. Earlier, the IPR has put forward detailed analysis of the Federal budget 2014-15, looking upon the budgetary figures from a
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
IPR to hold session on Punjab budget proposals

IPR to hold session on Punjab budget proposals

The Institute for Policy Reforms (IPR) will hold a session on Provincial Budget Proposals for Fiscal Year 2014-15 at a local hotel. Earlier, the IPR has put forward detailed analysis of the Federal budget 2014-15, looking upon the budgetary figures from a
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Elder brother of Justice Manzoor passes away

Elder brother of Justice Manzoor passes away

Mahboob Ahmad Malik, elder brother Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik of the Lahore High Court has passed away at the age of 62. His Namaz-e-Janaza was offered in Block-C, Eden Value Homes. The LHC Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, designated Chief Justice Khawaja
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Turk delegation condemns attack on Karachi Airport

Turk delegation condemns attack on Karachi Airport

A high-level Turk delegation strongly condemned the attack on Karachi Airport and paid tributes to the courage and bravery of security forces. Talking to this delegation Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday said relations between Pakistan and Tu
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
NA-118 constituency: Nadra produces record of only 68 polling stations

NA-118 constituency: Nadra produces record of only 68 polling stations

National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) has produced before the election tribunal the record of only 68 polling stations of NA-118 contained 46,118 votes polled in these polling stations and only 15,835 votes' fingerprints were authenticated on u
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zong distributes prizes among winners of Circle Usage Promotion

Zong distributes prizes among winners of Circle Usage Promotion

Zong, Pakistan's fastest growing telecom network concluded the Zong Circle Usage Promotion prize distribution by awarding the winners at a recently held press conference. The campaign began on February 10 till April 10, 2014, targeted at existing and new
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Punjab Assembly budget session from Friday

Punjab Assembly budget session from Friday

The budget session of the Punjab Assembly will start here on Friday (June 13) and Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja Ur Rehman will present the budget before the house the same day. The assembly secretariat has issued its security plan for the session.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Punjab Assembly budget session from Friday

Punjab Assembly budget session from Friday

The budget session of the Punjab Assembly will start here on Friday (June 13) and Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja Ur Rehman will present the budget before the house the same day. The assembly secretariat has issued its security plan for the session.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Parents/female students: LHC seeks report about registration of cases

Parents/female students: LHC seeks report about registration of cases

The Lahore High Court here on Monday sought a report from Mandi Bahauddin district co-ordination officer and district police officer within fortnight about registration of cases against parents and female students of a private college allegedly at the beh
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PUISCS's round table dialogue today

PUISCS's round table dialogue today

Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies will arrange a round table dialogue on "Pakistan Peace Initiative-Provincial Visions of Peace" on Tuesday at the Auditorium of ISCS.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Radio employees plea on transfer: IHC issues notices to PBC, others

Radio employees plea on transfer: IHC issues notices to PBC, others

The Islamabad High Court on Monday issued notices to Federation, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) and Controller news /current affairs PBC in response to a petition filed by the employees o
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
President leaves for Nigeria

President leaves for Nigeria

President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday left for Nigeria on a four-day official visit. This will be first visit to Nigeria by a Pakistani President in three decades. During his stay, the President will have one-on-one meeting with his Nigerian counterpart Goo
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Mobile industry lauds incentives offered in budget

Mobile industry lauds incentives offered in budget

Cellular Mobile Industry has lauded the efforts of the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on the announcement of business friendly budget 2014-15 and welcomes the incentives offered for the telecom industry. The cellular operators have for the past many years bee
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bhanero Textile Mills Limited

Bhanero Textile Mills Limited

Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (KSE: BHAT) is a public limited company which was incorporated in Pakistan on March 30, 1980. The company is one of the constituent members of a large industrial group of companies, Umer group, which according to the company
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bhanero Textile Mills Limited

Bhanero Textile Mills Limited

Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (KSE: BHAT) is a public limited company which was incorporated in Pakistan on March 30, 1980. The company is one of the constituent members of a large industrial group of companies, Umer group, which according to the company
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Four troops killed in NWA suicide attack

Four troops killed in NWA suicide attack

At least four soldiers were killed and several others were injured in a suicide attack near a military check-post in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Monday. According to official sources, security personnel were establishing a small checkpoint near Boya
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Deputy Prime Minister Slovakia meets Sartaj

Deputy Prime Minister Slovakia meets Sartaj

Miroslav Lajcak, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Slovakia called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Monday, where they discussed global and regional issues. Miroslav Lajcak is in Pakista
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Some attackers appeared to be Uzbek: DG Rangers

Some attackers appeared to be Uzbek: DG Rangers

Pakistan security forces after killing all the 10 terrorists during an over five-hour operation brought the situation at the oldest airport of undivided India under control. Although, Karachi airport has been cleared by the security forces there is no clu
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PIBT stands to gain as country's first coal terminal

PIBT stands to gain as country's first coal terminal

With the government focus on new coal-fired power plants to solve country's power shortage, Pakistan International Bulk Terminals (PIBT), stands to gain as the first coal terminal in the country, says a press release issued here on Monday. Recently listed
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Roadside IED blast kills two FC soldiers in Awaran

Roadside IED blast kills two FC soldiers in Awaran

At least two soldiers were killed and three were injured on Monday when an explosion hit a paramilitary convoy in Awaran, about 350 kilometres away from Quetta. Sources in the Frontier Corps said that FC vehicle was on a routine patrol in Mashkay area of
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PML-Q leader terms Karachi Airport attack security lapse

PML-Q leader terms Karachi Airport attack security lapse

The PML (Q) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh has strongly condemned the dastardly act of terrorism at Quaid-i-Azam International Airport here on early hours of Monday morning which resulted in the loss of precious lives of security personnel.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Qaim pays tribute to LEAs

Qaim pays tribute to LEAs

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has paid rich tributes to the Pakistan Army, Rangers, Sindh Police and Airport Security Force (ASF) for concluding operation against terrorists as successful at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, on Sunday night
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pak-Iran border closed

Pak-Iran border closed

Iran on Monday closed its border with Pakistan for indefinite period following the incident of Taftan, killing at least 24 pilgrims and injuring 18 others. The district management of Chagai confirmed that Iran has closed its border with Pakistan for indef
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
CoAS pays tributes to martyrs

CoAS pays tributes to martyrs

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting terrorists in a brazen late-night attack on the country's largest airport.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
CNIC of deceased for funeral grant not necessary: Ombudsman

CNIC of deceased for funeral grant not necessary: Ombudsman

Punjab Ombudsman Javed Mahmood has ruled that Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) of the deceased government employee for funeral grant from Benevolent Fund Board is not necessary and irrelevant. Disposing of a number of complaints of families of d
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
IESCO constitutes task force at subdivision level

IESCO constitutes task force at subdivision level

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has constituted a taskforce in order to improve the functioning of complaint offices at sub-division level and to provide relief to the general public in view of forthcoming Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and peak season of s
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: platinum rebounds

US MIDDAY: platinum rebounds

Platinum rose on Monday, rebounding from its lows after the latest round of negotiations to resolve a five-month strike in South Africa's platinum sector ended without an agreement. Gold, meanwhile, edged up in thin trade as gains in the equity markets an
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn falls

US MIDDAY: corn falls

US corn futures fell to a 3-1/2 month low on Monday as near-perfect crop weather in the US Midwest raised expectations of record production and China said it would halt import permits for a corn-based feed ingredient. Wheat fell as the Northern Hemisphere
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold edged above $1,250 an ounce in thin volumes on Monday, but remained vulnerable to losses as a rally in stocks and a stronger dollar following reassuring US jobs data curbed the metal's appeal as an alternative investment. With no major economic data
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold held its ground above $1,250 an ounce on Monday after US jobs data matched expectations, while a rally in stocks curbed the metal's appeal as an investment hedge. With no major economic data scheduled for Monday, markets were eyeing investment and co
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Coffee sinks, cocoa hovers below three-year high

Coffee sinks, cocoa hovers below three-year high

Arabica futures in New York on Monday sank to their lowest since late February, as speculators exited due to lingering uncertainty over potential drought damage in top producer Brazil and sell-stops deepened losses. ICE cocoa futures eased, hovering below
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil ends flat

Palm oil ends flat

Malaysian palm oil ended flat on Monday after the ringgit advanced to its highest in nearly seven months, with a stronger overseas soy market helping to offset losses and keep prices locked in a tight trading range. The Malaysian ringgit rose as much as 0
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures up

Tokyo rubber futures up

Tokyo rubber futures rose to their highest in a week on Monday as gains in local shares and a drop in inventory of top buyer China helped boost buying interests for the soft commodity, dealers said. The key Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for Nov
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
China's commodities imports fall

China's commodities imports fall

China's imports of major commodities fell in May from the previous month, official customs data showed on Sunday, as companies scaled back on orders after robust shipments in the previous months caused a supply overhang. Falling product prices on the back
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Aluminium hits 9-1/2 months high

Aluminium hits 9-1/2 months high

Aluminium prices hit their highest in 9-1/2 months on Monday as inventories continued to decline and speculators piled into the market after key chart-based levels were breached. Zinc hit its highest in 15-1/2 months on strong demand, but copper slipped t
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper fell to its lowest in nearly a month on Monday and London copper also dropped, on fresh short-selling fuelled by concerns that a probe into metals storage at a China port could squeeze financing and cut buying interest in metals. "In the b
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Russia says China interested in restarting imports of its grains

Russia says China interested in restarting imports of its grains

Russia said on Monday that China is interested in restarting imports of Russian wheat, rye and barley after a ban that has lasted almost two decades as both countries forge closer political and economic ties. Russia's animal and plant health watchdog, Ros
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Successful Karachi operation: LCCI pays tributes to armed forces

Successful Karachi operation: LCCI pays tributes to armed forces

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday paid rich tributes to the Pakistan Armed forces for their successful operation against the terrorists at Karachi Airport. LCCI President Sohail Lashari in a statement said that security forces h
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Meeting of LUMHS management body held

Meeting of LUMHS management body held

The Vice Chancellor LUMHS Professor Noshad A Shaikh presided over the meeting of Hospital Management Committee held on 9th June at Jamshoro, attended by the Medical Superintendent and the heads of all Clinical departments of the University. The Vice Chanc
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget session on June 14

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget session on June 14

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly session on June 14 (Saturday) to meet in the Assembly Building. Senior Minister for Finance Siraj-ul-Haq will present provincial budget for the year 2014-15 in the
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget session on June 14

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget session on June 14

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly session on June 14 (Saturday) to meet in the Assembly Building. Senior Minister for Finance Siraj-ul-Haq will present provincial budget for the year 2014-15 in the
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PIA resumes operation

PIA resumes operation

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its flight operation by 4pm on Monday afternoon after security clearance, PIA spokesman said here on Monday. The operation was suspended late Sunday evening following terrorists attack on the old terminal.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Harsh steps to increase capital market debts: experts

Harsh steps to increase capital market debts: experts

`Harsh' measures taken by government against stock markets in the federal budget (2014-15) would increase capital market debts, market experts opined. "The federal government is not supposed to announce any increase in Capital Gain Tax (CGT) as it is not
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Fishermen seek funds for development

Fishermen seek funds for development

Terming the federal budget unfavourable, fishermen on Monday asked the federal government to allocate funds for the development of coastal communities in Sindh. Speaking to Business Recorder, the fishermen said that their community earned millions
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
TTP used drama of peace talks to get strength: PESA

TTP used drama of peace talks to get strength: PESA

The Pakistan Ex-servicemen Association (PESA) on Monday said that TTP has used the drama of so-called peace talks and cease fire to spread and strengthen their tentacles in major cities for some big blasts. This was observed in a meeting of PESA with its
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SHC seeks comments on Hajj quota case

SHC seeks comments on Hajj quota case

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued notice to the Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to file comments on a petition against alleged discrimination in allotment of Hajj quota under the Government Hajj Scheme.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Non-release of funds to PTI lawmakers: SHC puts CS, others on notice

Non-release of funds to PTI lawmakers: SHC puts CS, others on notice

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday put the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Additional Chief Secretary Planning & Development, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sindh and other respondents on a notice in petition of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) la
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan, Slovak may establish JTC for enhancing trade

Pakistan, Slovak may establish JTC for enhancing trade

Pakistan and Slovak Republic are likely to constitute a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) aimed at enhancing trade and exploring areas of economic co-operation between the two countries. This proposal was discussed at a meeting between Commerce Minister, Khurra
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Synergy Group to expand network with Dentsu Aegis

Synergy Group to expand network with Dentsu Aegis

As a part of Synergy Group's expansion plans, Michael Nederlof, Regional CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network visited Pakistan to boost collaboration with its local partner. Nederlof currently oversees the operations and expansion of 6 Dentsu Aegis's brands in Middl
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Government never to compromise on national security: Rashid

Government never to compromise on national security: Rashid

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Karachi Airport which claimed several innocent lives and said such elements, which have nothing to do with Pakistan want to paralyse the
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Flour prices may be reduced in Ramazan

Flour prices may be reduced in Ramazan

A proposal to bring down prices of flour during the forthcoming Ramadan was being considered actively by Sindh Food department. Sindh Food Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar told a meeting held here on Monday to discuss the proposed Ramazan package that government
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Malik condemns Taftan attack

Malik condemns Taftan attack

Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch strongly condemned terrorist attack in border town of Taftan that claimed lives of 24 pilgrims and injuring 18 others. In his statement issued here on Monday, he said: "Attack on pilgrims in hotels in borde
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Decimal coins' exchange : SBP's reminder to public

Decimal coins' exchange : SBP's reminder to public

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reminded the general public to exchange the decimal coins of paisa 1,2,5,10,25 and 50 from the field offices of SBP BSC and commercial and microfinance banks' branches by last working day of September 30. For awareness of
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Medicine prices rise by 15 percent to 100 percent: survey

Medicine prices rise by 15 percent to 100 percent: survey

The budget 2014-15 has had no impact on the medicine prices, a survey carried out by Business Recorder showed, here on Monday. Medicine traders at Bohar Bazaar (medicine wholesale market) told Business Recorder that medicine prices have witn
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
RCCI demands withdrawal of taxes, duty on poultry feed

RCCI demands withdrawal of taxes, duty on poultry feed

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday demanded withdrawal of taxes and import duty on poultry feed, failing which, would cause a major blow to the essential food items' production.
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Tyson wins bidding war for Hillshire

Tyson wins bidding war for Hillshire

US meat giant Tyson Foods won the bidding war to take over sausage maker Hillshire Brands Monday, when its sharply increased bid forced Brazilian-owned rival Pilgrim's Pride to pull out. Tyson submitted a $63 dollar a share all-cash offer, topping Pilgrim
Published 10 Jun, 2014 12:00am