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Print - 2014-06-24
India to export over two million tonnes of sugar

India to export over two million tonnes of sugar

India is likely to export more than 2 million tonnes of sugar in 2014/15 as the top consumer is set to produce a surplus of the sweetener for the fifth straight year despite chances of reduced rainfall, a commodities executive said on Monday.
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Palm oil near one-month high

Palm oil near one-month high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to a near one-month high on Monday, tracking firm soyoil markets and as expectations of Ramadan-linked demand and rising crude prices supported. By the close, the benchmark September contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivativ
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police asked to prepare contingency plan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police asked to prepare contingency plan

Inspector General (IGP) of Police Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani directed police high-ups to prepare themselves for any eventualities and make full-fledged contingency plan of all things in the backdrop of ongoing army operation against the terrori
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Zardari urges party leaders to reach out to IDPs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Zardari urges party leaders to reach out to IDPs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Co-Chairman of Pakistan People's Party Asif Ai Zardari has asked the party leadership to reach out to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province and taking all possible steps for their assistance in relief and rehabilitati
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly asks provinces to open doors for NW IDPs

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly asks provinces to open doors for NW IDPs

The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday unanimously expressed solidarity with the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Waziristan military operation and urged all the provinces to open their doors for the affected and displaced people wh
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bajaur Agency: PA for timely completion of foreign sponsored projects

Bajaur Agency: PA for timely completion of foreign sponsored projects

The administration of Bajaur Agency on Monday expressed concern over slow pace of work on foreign sponsored uplift projects and directed the relevant officials to complete the projects without any delay. The directives were given by Political Agent (PA) S
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
UAE to give $2.5 million to help IDPs

UAE to give $2.5 million to help IDPs

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will give 2.5 million dollars to 50,000 displaced families at displaced people' camps in the Bannu district. The first UAE humanitarian aid convoy is due to leave Islamabad on Tuesday to reach the families on Wednesday, befo
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Man gunned down

Man gunned down

Armed men on Monday shot dead a man in Chaman Qila Abdullah district of Balochistan. Police said that unknown armed men opened fire at Fida Mohammad near FC Qila on Pak-Afghan road. As a result, he died on the spot. The assailants managed to escape. Polic
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Man killed by real brother

Man killed by real brother

A man was killed and another injured in an exchange of fire between two real brothers here on Monday. Police said that two real brothers hailing from Lousar area of Bisham in Lahl Muhammad Shaheed police station jurisdiction traded fire over ownership of
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PCSW calls for providing facilities to women IDPs

PCSW calls for providing facilities to women IDPs

Provincial Commission on Status of Women (PCSW) urged the government to take effective measures for availability of adequate facilities for women internally dislocated due to military action in the North Waziristan Agency. "The concerned departments deali
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
ASWJ leader hurt

ASWJ leader hurt

Ahle-Sunnat-Wal Jamaat leader Maulana Farooq Muavia was injured in an armed attack on Monday. According to reports, Muavia has been shifted to the Holy Family Hospital for treatment.
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

In respect of the news item titled "IPPs invoke sovereign guarantee notices" reported in the Business Recorder of Friday 20 June 2014, it is clarified that the news item is based on erroneous information false. In this regard, it is pertinent to no
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Army, Balochistan government evolve strategy

Army, Balochistan government evolve strategy

Pakistan Army and Balochistan government have evolved strategy in the wake of likely threats and blow back of the Zarb-e-Azb operation in South Waziristan. Commander Southern Command, Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua, Inspector General of Police Balo
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Five more PAT workers released

Five more PAT workers released

An anti-terrorism court here on Monday released five more workers of Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) arrested during the anti-encroachment operation outside the residence of Dr Tahirul Qadri in Model Town. Faisal Town police produced case record and pleaded t
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Rashid accuses Qadri of hijacking plane

Rashid accuses Qadri of hijacking plane

Senator Pervez Rashid, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Monday accused the Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr Tahirul Qadri of hijacking a private airline by refusing to disembark from the aircraft. Talking to journalists after T
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
BBDO wins first-ever Cannes Lion for Pakistan

BBDO wins first-ever Cannes Lion for Pakistan

BBDO Pakistan made history recently by winning the first-ever Cannes Lion for Pakistan. The agency won a Bronze Lion in the Direct category for its work for Reprieve/Foundation for Fundamental Rights at the International Festival for Creativity in Cannes,
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PAT workers stage sit-in

PAT workers stage sit-in

Activists of Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) on Monday staged sit-in at Chowk Nawan Shehr as a protest against diversion of flight of Dr Tahirul Qadri from Islamabad to Lahore. The PAT activists chanted slogans against the government and said that government
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
'Maulvi-Chaudhry alliance becomes laughing stock'

'Maulvi-Chaudhry alliance becomes laughing stock'

Punjab Minister Bilal Yasin and Advisor Khawaja Salman Rafique have said that Maulvi/Chaudhry alliance has become laughing stock all over the world and the drama of Maulana has given nothing to the people except wasting their time. They said neither there
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
All entry, exit points blocked: residents of twin cities suffer a lot

All entry, exit points blocked: residents of twin cities suffer a lot

Residents of twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, on Monday were greatly inconvenienced due to the scheduled arrival of Pakistan Awami Tehrik chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri at Islamabad airport from Dubai as almost all entry and exit points were blocked with c
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan launches new music album at McDonald's

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan launches new music album at McDonald's

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a renowned Pakistani singer of international fame, released his latest music album "Back to Love" at McDonald's Pakistan. The well-renowned artist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and McDonald's Pakistan both are pretty excited about the release
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PFL hosts global education fair

PFL hosts global education fair

Preparation for Life (PFL), a leading educational consultancy, hosted global education fair providing great opportunities to students to study in world's leading universities, says a press release issued here on Monday. The event was attended by a large n
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Altaf slams diversion of Qadri's plane to Lahore

Altaf slams diversion of Qadri's plane to Lahore

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the diversion of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahirul Qadri's flight from Islamabad to Lahore. Welcoming a party leader on his return to the country Altaf Hussain said holdin
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Qadri challenge: PPP throws its weight behind government

Qadri challenge: PPP throws its weight behind government

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) threw its weight behind the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) by declaring it would not become a part of any move aimed at derailing the current system in the country. Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly a
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
60,000 litres of petrol seized

60,000 litres of petrol seized

Frontier Corps on Monday seized some 60,000 litres of illegal Iranian petrol in Quetta. "Two tankers each carrying 3,000 litre of Iranian petrol was being smuggled to Quetta from Panjgur, a bordering district of Balochistan," Frontier Corps spokesman Khan
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Kotri Barrage command area: SAB voices concern over water shortage

Kotri Barrage command area: SAB voices concern over water shortage

Sindh Abadgar Board, a representative body of growers and cultivators, has expressed a grave concern on the shortage of water in Kotri Barrage command area covering Thatta, Badin, T M Khan, Matli and Sujawal districts and demanded the government to provid
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Death condoled

Death condoled

Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor Ziauddin University condoled the death of academician Professor Dr Mateen Ahmed Khan, saying that he was one of our most distinguished educationists. In his condolence message, Dr Pirzada Qasim sai
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SAI, BISP sign MoU

SAI, BISP sign MoU

The Site Association of Industry (SAI) and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to impart training to BISP beneficiaries. SAI Chairman Younus M Bashir and BISP Chairman Enver Baig signed the MoU on behalf
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
NHA projects on BOT basis: violation of rules in processing pointed out

NHA projects on BOT basis: violation of rules in processing pointed out

Whistleblower Pakistan has pointed to the violation of rules in processing of Karachi-Lahore Motorway, Hyderabad-Sukkur 296 KM, and Khanewal-Lahore 276 KM on BOT basis. In a letter sent on June 21 to the Chairman, National Highway Authority (NHA), Islamab
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Workshop concludes

Workshop concludes

A six-day teachers' training workshop organised by National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), concluded here on Monday. District Education Officer (Secondary) Riaz Khan Baloch attended the concluding session of the workshop and praised NCHD on the
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PBA condemns PEMRA action against ARY News

PBA condemns PEMRA action against ARY News

In its board meeting on June 23, 2014, Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) passed a unanimous resolution condemning the unlawful action of PEMRA in suspending the license of ARY News and imposing a heavy fine. The PBA demanded immediate restora
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Pakistan fails to represent at IOTC session

Pakistan fails to represent at IOTC session

Absence of Pakistan government's delegate at the 18th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) which was held at Sri Lanka in the first week of June has increased chances of declining fish industry in Pakistan. According to sources, 247 delegate
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Workshop

Workshop

Punjab University's Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering, Emerging Technologies and ORIC will organise a two-day workshop on training on "Introduction to Quality Management System Principles, ISO 9001: 2008 and its Requ
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Agriculture tube wells: KBP for uninterrupted power supply

Agriculture tube wells: KBP for uninterrupted power supply

Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) has urged the government to supply uninterrupted power supply to the agricultural tube wells to save the agricultural sector. Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) Central Punjab President Noor Ellahi Tutla made this demand after a meeting
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Speakers for strengthening agriculture extension system through ICT

Speakers for strengthening agriculture extension system through ICT

Speakers at an international workshop on Monday called for strengthening agricultural extension system through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), resulting in increasing productivity and reducing poverty. The international workshop on "ICT
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Government asked to expedite work on power projects

Government asked to expedite work on power projects

Government should expedite work on the energy projects, as the power shortage was badly hampering industrial production in the country. In a statement on Sunday, Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Khawaja Muhammad Usman said that ene
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Rickshaw driver shot dead

Rickshaw driver shot dead

An accused gunned down a rickshaw driver for overcharging here on Monday. A woman was also injured due the firing. Police have arrested the accused. Police said that accused Abdul Jabbar travelled to village Kot Shaukat Sultan from Okara town. When the ri
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Foreign investment net inflows surge to $3.712 billion in 11 months

Foreign investment net inflows surge to $3.712 billion in 11 months

Net inflows of foreign investment surged to $3.712 billion dollars during first eleven months of the current fiscal year 2013-14. However, there was dire need to mobilise foreign investment in critical sectors including oil and gas exploration, power prod
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
KFC organises 'Mitao Bhook' launch ceremony

KFC organises 'Mitao Bhook' launch ceremony

An evening of fun, festivity and giving back to the community: that's what KFC Pakistan's latest initiative "Mitao Bhook" celebrated recently at SOS Children's Village. This CSR campaign hopes to help remove hunger from the lives of less privileged people
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Three killed, four bodies found in metropolis

Three killed, four bodies found in metropolis

At least three persons were killed in separate incidents of violence while four tortured bodies were found here on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, four bodies bearing torture marks and hands tied behind their back were recovered from Rais
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Anti-judiciary campaign: petitioner allowed to amend plea

Anti-judiciary campaign: petitioner allowed to amend plea

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Advocate Taufiq Asif, who had filed a petition against the anti-judiciary campaign, to amend his petition. A single-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali heard a petition filed against a p
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Shahid Akhtar Alvi promoted to rank of Air Vice Marshal

Shahid Akhtar Alvi promoted to rank of Air Vice Marshal

The government on Monday promoted Air Commodore, Shahid Akhtar Alvi to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Vice Marshal Shahid Akhtar Alvi was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in November, 1984 in GD (P) Branch. During his illustrious career, he has comma
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Italy battles crescendo of corruption scandals

Italy battles crescendo of corruption scandals

From a bribery racket in Venice to accusations of contract rigging in Milan and mafia infiltration of the judiciary, Italy is engulfed by a wave of corruption scandals which have raised the spectre of depravities past. Reports of widespread graft in north
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
China banks seek profit boost through their bad debts

China banks seek profit boost through their bad debts

Major Chinese banks want to manage their own bad debts, attracted by the outsize profits being earned by recovery firms, in a sign of confidence that investments in internal risk assessment teams are set to pay off. If they are right, it may mark the end
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
An unexplainable neglect

An unexplainable neglect

Within a year of PML-N's rule, practically all the political parties seem bent upon its exit - a fate it confronts due to its intoxication with power courtesy its majority in the National Assembly that led to believing that it could get away with anything
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Qadri's homecoming

Qadri's homecoming

Dr Tahirul Qadri has lived up to his promise to land in Pakistan with a bang, except for the difference that he could not land at Islamabad, his take-off point for 'revolution', but at Lahore and drove home in the safe and secure company of governor of Pu
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Distinction between filers and non-filers

Distinction between filers and non-filers

A government, starved of resources, could adopt extreme and unconventional measures to increase its revenue receipts and narrow the budget deficit. Fiscal authorities of the country had initially imposed withholding tax on cash withdrawals from the banks
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
E-filing of returns: taxpayers face problems in adjustment of ST

E-filing of returns: taxpayers face problems in adjustment of ST

Taxpayers are facing problems in adjusting sales tax paid through "Bill of Additional Duty (BOAD)" during e-filing of sales tax returns. In a letter sent to FBR Chairman Tariq Bajwa, Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) said that a registered person was ent
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LCCI hails Punjab government on revival of economic activities

LCCI hails Punjab government on revival of economic activities

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) would supplement all efforts of the Punjab government aimed at revival of economic activities. In a letter written to Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz, the LCCI Acting President Mian Tariq Misbah said t
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Eight terrorist hideouts destroyed in NWA: 15 killed

Eight terrorist hideouts destroyed in NWA: 15 killed

Eight terrorists' hideouts around Mirali, North Waziristan Agency were destroyed by jet aircrafts early morning on Monday and 15 terrorists were killed in the strikes. While the operation ZARB-E-AZB progresses as per plan, terrorists inside cordoned area
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
KP government to provide shelter, relief to IDPs: Khattak

KP government to provide shelter, relief to IDPs: Khattak

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has assured that the affectees of operation in tribal belt including North Waziristan Agency not to feel them alone at this critical juncture of our history especially when they are faced with numerous difficulties due to
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SAFRON ministry establishes control room for IDPs

SAFRON ministry establishes control room for IDPs

The Ministry of SAFRON has established a control room to co-ordinate with the Crisis Communication Cell for Internally Displaced People (IDP) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA). The control room is being updated from the Commissioner Bannu on daily basis ab
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Segregation of clients' assets of paramount importance: SECP

Segregation of clients' assets of paramount importance: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has observed that segregation of clients' assets is of paramount importance for the protection of investors' interest at the stock exchanges as brokers being custodian of clients assets are expecte
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
International Day against drug abuse on June 26

International Day against drug abuse on June 26

International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking would be observed in Pakistan on June 26, to reiterate the commitment to fight against narcotics and create awareness among masses about this menace. Several activities will be held across the c
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Swat curfew lifted

Swat curfew lifted

The hustle and bustle was restored here Monday after lifting of curfew imposed by security forces in wake of ongoing search operation in the area. The citizens remained indoors due to the search operation carried out by security forces. The search operati
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Strict checking directed to monitor IDPs' movement

Strict checking directed to monitor IDPs' movement

Additional Inspector General Police (AIGP) Karachi, Ghulam Qadir Thebo, has directed strict checking at entry and exit points of metropolis to monitor and check movement of criminal elements in the guise of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of North Waz
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Supreme Court seeks report of encroachment on temple's land

Supreme Court seeks report of encroachment on temple's land

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday while taking notice of encroachments on the land of temple in Hyderabad sought report from Sindh police. Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilani, while headed a three-member bench, took notice of the report appeared i
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Dr Qadri and the Sharifs

Dr Qadri and the Sharifs

Dr Tahirul Qadri, who has returned to country yesterday, is poised to start a "peaceful revolution" against the system. A panic-stricken government of Nawaz Sharif has immensely contributed towards Qadri's 'resolve' after his flight was diverted from Isla
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
River Kabul flows in medium flood

River Kabul flows in medium flood

The River Kabul at Nowshera is in medium flood level and flowing with 89,100 cusecs of water and the mighty River Indus at Chashma is in low flood level with a flow of 2,75,000 cusecs, the Flood Warning Centre said here on Monday. It said after third day
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
PSQCA fails to ensure provision of quality products

PSQCA fails to ensure provision of quality products

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) apparently failed to ensure quality products for the consumers in Ramazan as the Authority has not taken any prompt actions against illegal and substandard products available in the markets, it was
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (June 23, 2014) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 24, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget, amended Finance Bill approved

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget, amended Finance Bill approved

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday bulldozed the proceedings of the provincial assembly with brute majority and passed both provincial budget for financial year 2014-15 as well as the Finance Bill 2014. The provincial assembly during the Saturday pro
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 23, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Business circles laud role of Governor Sarwar

Business circles laud role of Governor Sarwar

Business circles have appreciated apolitical role of Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, saying that presence of a non-controversial personality in government is a blessing in disguise for Sharif brothers. The role of Governor Punjab remained under
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Thirteen officers still working on OPS in P&D department

Thirteen officers still working on OPS in P&D department

In spite of a lapse of more than a month, 13 officers of Planning and Development (P&D) department are still working on senior posts on OPS (Own-Pay-Scale) basis in sheer violation of the Supreme Court's verdict, it was learnt here on Monday.
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
NW IDPs: Punjab government donates Rs 500 million to CM Fund

NW IDPs: Punjab government donates Rs 500 million to CM Fund

The Punjab government has donated Rs 500 million towards Chief Minister's Relief Fund for displaced persons of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chief Minister, Provincial Ministers and MPAs of Muslim League-N have also donated their one month's salary towards the
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 23, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (June 23, 2014) and for Tuesday (June 24, 2014).
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan government presents Rs 27 billion budget

Gilgit-Baltistan government presents Rs 27 billion budget

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan here on Monday presented a budget of Rs 27 billion in the budget session of the regional legislative assembly. According to the details, a sum of Rs 18 billion has been allocated for non-development projects' expenditure
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan government presents Rs 27 billion budget

Gilgit-Baltistan government presents Rs 27 billion budget

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan here on Monday presented a budget of Rs 27 billion in the budget session of the regional legislative assembly. According to the details, a sum of Rs 18 billion has been allocated for non-development projects' expenditure
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Plastic factory: KE & FIA unearth power theft worth Rs 54.5 million

Plastic factory: KE & FIA unearth power theft worth Rs 54.5 million

K-Electric (KE), under its ongoing drive against illegal connections and electricity theft raided a plastic factory in Golimar in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) where it was confirmed that the factory was powered by illegal elec
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited is the third Independent Power Producer (IPP), which was incorporated as a public limited company in 2007 under the Power Policy 2002, after Attock and Atlas. This IPP is a subsidiary of Nishat Mills Limited of Nishat Group. Nishat Gr
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited

Nishat Power Limited is the third Independent Power Producer (IPP), which was incorporated as a public limited company in 2007 under the Power Policy 2002, after Attock and Atlas. This IPP is a subsidiary of Nishat Mills Limited of Nishat Group. Nishat Gr
Published 24 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 23, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced restructuring of its Banking Inspection Department. As per new plan, Banking Inspection (On-Site) Department has been divided into two parts, ie, Banking Inspection Department-I (BID-I) and Banking Inspection
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced restructuring of its Banking Inspection Department. As per new plan, Banking Inspection (On-Site) Department has been divided into two parts, ie, Banking Inspection Department-I (BID-I) and Banking Inspection
Published 24 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 23, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

SBP restructures Banking Inspection Department

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced restructuring of its Banking Inspection Department. As per new plan, Banking Inspection (On-Site) Department has been divided into two parts, ie, Banking Inspection Department-I (BID-I) and Banking Inspection
Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (June 23, 2014).

Published 24 Jun, 2014 12:00am
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