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Print - 2015-05-19
Engro Foods Limited

Engro Foods Limited

Engro Foods (EFOODS) is one of the top FMCG companies in Pakistan. The company was created under the umbrella of Engro Corporation in 2005. It is a publicly traded company and listed at KSE. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, processing and mark
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
11 killed in Punjab road accidents

11 killed in Punjab road accidents

A data by Rescue 1122's Provincial Monitoring Cell claims up to 11 people have lost their lives and 552 more seriously injured in 620 road accidents in all 36 districts of the Punjab during the past 24 hours. The data also said 273 drivers, 28 under-age d
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Torkham-Jalalabad Road Pakistan opens construction work on second lane

Torkham-Jalalabad Road Pakistan opens construction work on second lane

Pakistan on Monday inaugurated construction work on the additional carriage way of Torkham-Jalalabad Road. According to Pakistan embassy in Kabul, an inaugural ceremony was held in Jalalabad to kick start work on the second lane of the road project. The c
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
PU VC praised for providing free education to Baloch students

PU VC praised for providing free education to Baloch students

Advisor to Balochistan Chief Minister on Education Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan Barreach has praised Vice Chancellor Doctor Mujahid Kamran for providing free education and residential facilities and monthly scholarship to Balochistani students. He said becau
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Religious seminaries Pervaiz defends his statement in Senate

Religious seminaries Pervaiz defends his statement in Senate

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Pervaiz Rashid made it crystal clear on floor of the Senate on Monday that he stands by whatever he said about religious seminaries in Pakistan. Replying to a point of order raised by Maulana Atta
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Government urged to present business-friendly budget

Government urged to present business-friendly budget

The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Mian Muhammad Adrees has urged the Ministry of Finance to present the forthcoming federal budget as business friendly. He further said that in the forthcoming budget the p
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
No ban on solar, wind power projects, says minister

No ban on solar, wind power projects, says minister

Sindh Minister for Finance and Energy Murad Ali Shah has a detailed meeting with the Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif regarding energy issues especially with regard to the reported ban on solar and wind power projects. "The Feder
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
ADB providing $65 million loan for hydropower project

ADB providing $65 million loan for hydropower project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing loan assistance of up to $65 million for a new private sector hydropower project in Pakistan, which will continue the country's drive to overcome power shortages, and strengthen its energy security.
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
ADB providing $65 million loan for hydropower project

ADB providing $65 million loan for hydropower project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing loan assistance of up to $65 million for a new private sector hydropower project in Pakistan, which will continue the country's drive to overcome power shortages, and strengthen its energy security.
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
FFBL acquires 51 percent shares of NGL

FFBL acquires 51 percent shares of NGL

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL), a subsidiary of Fauji Foundation, with a view to entering into dairy business, has acquired 51 per cent stakes in Noon Group Limited (NGL). An agreement to this effect was signed by representatives of both the co
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Contempt proceedings: LHC asks NA speaker & Senate chairman to respond

Contempt proceedings: LHC asks NA speaker & Senate chairman to respond

The Lahore High Court on Monday ordered the NA speaker and the Senate chairman to respond within fortnight to a petition seeking contempt proceedings against them for failing to comply with the court's order on amendments in some Articles of the Constitut
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Regularisation of jobs: Doctors, nurses stage protest

Regularisation of jobs: Doctors, nurses stage protest

Doctors and nurses of Federal General Service's Hospital commonly known Polyclinic staged protest on Monday, demanding regularisation of jobs. A number of nurses and doctors of Polyclinic staged protest carrying placards and banners inscribed with slogans
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Banking court accepts Ayyan's bail plea

Banking court accepts Ayyan's bail plea

A banking court on Monday accepted bail application of supermodel Ayyan Ali in money laundering case for hearing. In her application, the model requested the court to grant her bail in the money laundering case. The court headed by Judge Sabir Sultan acce
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
FO slams US drone attack

FO slams US drone attack

Pakistan on Monday condemned the US drone attack in North Waziristan and called for cessation of such strikes which amounted to violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. A US drone strike on May 16, 2015 resulted in a number of cas
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Iran hands over 72 illegal immigrants to Pakistan

Iran hands over 72 illegal immigrants to Pakistan

-Iranian authorities have handed over seventy two illegal Pakistani immigrants to Levies officials at Pak-Iran border in Taftan. Levies authorities handed over deportees to FIA after initial interrogation from them.
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
PML-F focuses on intra-party 'cleansing'

PML-F focuses on intra-party 'cleansing'

Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) had started internal cleansing process and party officials had been directed to ensure not to allow any to use party umbrella for fulfilling their criminal, vested or otherwise anti-social objectives. The directiv
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Formation of Judicial Commission: LHC adjourns hearing till May 20

Formation of Judicial Commission: LHC adjourns hearing till May 20

The Lahore High Court(LHC) on Monday adjourned a case to May 20 in petitions challenging the formation of the Judicial Commission to probe the alleged 2013 general election rigging and told the petitioners' counsel to give a report on how the president co
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
DuPont to support girl students of Deaf Reach School

DuPont to support girl students of Deaf Reach School

DuPont, a science company that brings world-class, innovative products, materials, and services to the global marketplace, recently supported a community outreach programme to support life skills and vocational training to deaf female students of Deaf Rea
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Lahore fire incident: Wattoo condemns Punjab government

Lahore fire incident: Wattoo condemns Punjab government

Pakistan People's Party-Punjab President Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo has been critical of the fire brigade, saying the burning of six siblings in Lahore was caused because of the late arrival of fire men on a push-start vehicle, posing a serious question on the
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
CCC of Middle East to enhance manpower import from Pakistan

CCC of Middle East to enhance manpower import from Pakistan

A delegation of Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a leading engineering and construction company of Middle East visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with Muhammad Ishtiaq Qureshi, former Vice President ICCI and assured that CCC w
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Non-availability of salt hitting industrial sector: LCCI

Non-availability of salt hitting industrial sector: LCCI

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to take immediate measures to restore the supply of salt because its shortage is hitting the industrial sector hard. Lahore chamber Vice President Syed Mahmood Ghaznavi sounded a
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
PPP Senators lambaste Dr Mirza

PPP Senators lambaste Dr Mirza

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senators Saleem Mandviwala, Abdul Lateef Ansari and Engineer Gyan Chand said the way Dr Zulfiqar Mirza had levelled baseless allegation on PPP leadership and how he was warmly welcomed on TV was in fact part of a conspiracy t
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
EBM to launch Pakistan's first ever animated film

EBM to launch Pakistan's first ever animated film

-Pakistan's leading biscuit manufacturing company, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Limited (EBM), has partnered with Waadi Animation to launch Pakistan's first ever full-length animated film, 3 Bahadur, to inspire children of this nation and give them
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
ICUP launches Arabic language course

ICUP launches Arabic language course

An Arabic language certificate course for learners has been launched under the auspices of Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Languages (FSSA&L) at the Department of Arabic, Islamia College University Peshawar (ICUP). The Dean FSSA&L, ICUP, Professor Dr
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
KPCCI opposes GIDC levy

KPCCI opposes GIDC levy

The business community and traders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa strongly opposed the levy of the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) on small provinces. President of KP Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI) Fuad Ishaq in a statement urged the federal g
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
GCU celebrates 'Mental Health Week'

GCU celebrates 'Mental Health Week'

The Government College University's Psychology Department is celebrating the Mental Health Week to highlight the latest trends and researches in developmental psychology. VC Professor Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman opened the celebrations which began with a p
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Japanese envoy visits MCCI

Japanese envoy visits MCCI

Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Hiroshi Inomata while addressing the members of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) here on Monday has said Japan and Pakistan are enjoying close and cordial bilateral relations since 1952. Japanese ambassador as
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Budget 2015-16: PYMA for substantial reduction in tax rates

Budget 2015-16: PYMA for substantial reduction in tax rates

Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has demanded substantial rate cut in sales tax and income tax in the forthcoming federal budget, to enhance business activities as well as exports with a view to strengthen and push forward the economy of the cou
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
FPCCI seeks budget proposals from members

FPCCI seeks budget proposals from members

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday held its third budget session seeking proposals from its members for the federal and provincial budgets 2015-16. Chairman/Vice President Khawja Zarar Kaleem, who chaired the bu
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Economic measures, justice vital for rooting out terrorism: Shahbaz

Economic measures, justice vital for rooting out terrorism: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is fighting the biggest war against terrorism and the nation is proud of the supreme sacrifices rendered by officers and jawans of Pak army, Rangers and police in this war. The Pakistan
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Consolidated efforts help control dengue virus: advisor

Consolidated efforts help control dengue virus: advisor

Advisor to CM Punjab on Health, Khawaja Salman Rafique has claimed that the dengue situation is under control in his province because of "tireless and consolidated efforts of government departments", but he suggests all departments should remain alert and
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Import of used cars impedes auto market expansion: PAAPAM

Import of used cars impedes auto market expansion: PAAPAM

Pakistan Association of Auto Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has said the country's auto market expansion cannot be materialised, as the local industry is still hovering around 150,000 vehicles per year mainly on account of import of used car
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
'Pakistan Visionary Forum' conference CPEC termed game changer

'Pakistan Visionary Forum' conference CPEC termed game changer

"The Economic Corridor is the main game changer for future dominance in this region for the use of the Middle East and Central Asian energy resources," said economic experts in the 'Pakistan Visionary Forum' conference held on Monday at the TECH Society C
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Pakistani students win global GSD MUSABAQA 2015 contest

Pakistani students win global GSD MUSABAQA 2015 contest

The COMSATS Institute of Information Technology's Electrical Engineering students have won the Graphical System Design (GSD) MUSABAQA 2015 Competition held in Lebanon, on May 15. A team of five undergraduate students of the Lahore campus won the first pri
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Rs 250 billion to be set aside for CPEC in budget: Ahsan

Rs 250 billion to be set aside for CPEC in budget: Ahsan

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Rs 250 billion will be allocated in the budget for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in order to ensure its fast track implementation. The minister said this while speaking at a PML-N Workers
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Plea dismissed

Plea dismissed

The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed an application seeking to quash a drug case against former president Asif Ali Zardari. The case against the former president surfaced when he was in a Karachi jail. The Qilla Gujjar Singh police had also registere
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
'Citizen feedback program to help shift power to citizens'

'Citizen feedback program to help shift power to citizens'

Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Dr Umar Saif has said the board's project Citizen Feedback Monitoring Programme is committed to strengthening democracy by enabling transfer of powers from state to citizens. In a meeting, he chaired in
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Wheat procurement policy: Opposition stages walkout from Punjab Assembly

Wheat procurement policy: Opposition stages walkout from Punjab Assembly

The opposition parties in the Punjab Assembly including PTI, PPP, PML-Q and Jamaat-i-Islami staged a walkout from the assembly in protest against discriminate and inadequate supply of gunny bags, slow procurement of wheat and unfriendly attitude of provin
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Sarwar visits Shad Bagh bereaved family

Sarwar visits Shad Bagh bereaved family

Former governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar on Monday visited bereaved family at Shad Bagh to condole the death of six children of a family who died in a house fire on Sunday at Kot Khwaja Saeed area. While talking to the media persons, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insa
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Treacherous terrain no more: army chief

Treacherous terrain no more: army chief

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, said Monday that the security forces have cleared the most difficult terrain from the militants. "Our performance in recent operations has been phenomenal and we have cleansed large remote areas of terrori
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Passage of GIDC Bill huge challenge for government

Passage of GIDC Bill huge challenge for government

The opposition parties in the National Assembly on Monday indicated to give tough time to the government in its bid to pass the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess Bill, 2014, which the House is set to pass on Tuesday to levy and collect the gas infrastru
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Two killed in elevator accident

Two killed in elevator accident

As many as two people were killed while one sustained injuries when a lift of a factory lost its balance and fell down on Monday. As per details, the victims were shifted to the hospital for medicinal assistance where as many as two people, identified as
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (May 18, 2015) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 19, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
SHC approves Mirza's security bail

SHC approves Mirza's security bail

Sindh High Court on Monday approved three-day security bail of Zulfiqar Mirza. A division bench of SHC comprising Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto and Justice Abdul Malik heard the application submitted by Mirza's lawyer Barrister Mohsin Shahwani. The lawyer
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (May 18, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
NAB arrests former director KBCA

NAB arrests former director KBCA

National Accountability Bureau (NB) has arrested Nisar Ahmed Ansari son of Wali Muhammad Ansari, Ex Director KBCA. The accused was arrested on non-bailable warrants issued by the competent authority. He had accumulated assets beyond his known sources of i
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Military courts initiate hearings

Military courts initiate hearings

Military courts on Monday initiated holding hearings of terrorism-related cases. The courts established in the city have initially received as many as seven cases. The cases include attack on Sri Lankan cricket team, attack on Raza Rumi, Saad Waqar Haider
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 18, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Mirani Dam Affected people to be compensated, chief minister told

Mirani Dam Affected people to be compensated, chief minister told

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has assured Chief Minister, Balochistan, Abdul Malik Baloch that compensation to the Mirani Dam affectees would be duly paid and that the matter which remained totally neglected by the previous regimes during t
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
'District admin found guilty in Lahore fire incident'

'District admin found guilty in Lahore fire incident'

Intelligence bureau on Monday, after completing the investigation of Lahore fire incident that broke out in a house declared district government guilty. According to the statement released by intelligence bureau, the officials stated that the early arriva
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
National Assembly expresses grief over Karachi, Naltar incidents

National Assembly expresses grief over Karachi, Naltar incidents

The National Assembly on Monday expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic Safoora Chowrangi incident in which 45 members of the Ismaili community were killed and Naltar helicopter crash where two foreign envoys lost their lives among others. The House un
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Putin hosts huge WWII victory parade

Putin hosts huge WWII victory parade

Russia has successfully staged a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in a conspicuous show of military might. But the Kremlin festivities were effectively clouded by the boycott of Western countries led by
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 18, 2015)

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Inquiry threat into Australian iron ore industry

Inquiry threat into Australian iron ore industry

The huge iron ore industry in Australia faces the threat of a parliamentary inquiry amid claims the world's biggest miners, including BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, are flooding the market to wipe out smaller competitors. The steel-making commodity is the na
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Shrouded in secrecy, one of Africa's biggest land deals stalls

Shrouded in secrecy, one of Africa's biggest land deals stalls

Malian farmer Balima Coulibaly and his fellow villagers watched with dread as 100,000 hectares of fertile land they have farmed for generations were handed to Libyan investors with no discussion about the impact on their impoverished communities. In one o
Published 19 May, 2015 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 (May 18, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
A late wake-up call

A late wake-up call

May 13 witnessed yet another confidence shaking tragedy in Karachi wherein 45 (till the last count) citizens were martyred by terrorists. The tragedy, wherein terrorists got into a bus and killed majority of its occupants and injured the others - first of
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
A promising idea for basic public health reform

A promising idea for basic public health reform

The Punjab government is all set to undertake a new public health initiative. To begin with, rural health centres (RHCs) and basic health units (BHUs) in the six low performing districts are to be outsourced to the private sector, and later the project is
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
The corridor challenge

The corridor challenge

The Prime Minister, in deference to the increasingly vocal concerns of members of the opposition about a change in routing of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to favour his home province of Punjab despite repeated assurances to the contrary by
Published 19 May, 2015 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 8th May, 2015.

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Safoora carnage a complex case: Nisar

Safoora carnage a complex case: Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said people involved in Karachi bus attack are in focus of the investigators and some arrests have been made in this regard. However, he said it would be pre-mature to say they have reached the actual attacker
Published 19 May, 2015 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 8th May, 2015.

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Safoora carnage a complex case: Nisar

Safoora carnage a complex case: Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said people involved in Karachi bus attack are in focus of the investigators and some arrests have been made in this regard. However, he said it would be pre-mature to say they have reached the actual attacker
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF
Cotton

Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF

The Commerce Ministry has reportedly urged the Finance Ministry either to rationalise the value of rupee or clear exporters pending refunds of billions of rupees forthwith, well-informed official sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Ministr
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF
Cotton

Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF

The Commerce Ministry has reportedly urged the Finance Ministry either to rationalise the value of rupee or clear exporters pending refunds of billions of rupees forthwith, well-informed official sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Ministr
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 18, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF
Cotton

Revise rupee value or clear refunds, MoC asks MoF

The Commerce Ministry has reportedly urged the Finance Ministry either to rationalise the value of rupee or clear exporters pending refunds of billions of rupees forthwith, well-informed official sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Ministr
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 18, 2015).

Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
July-April FDI down eight percent

July-April FDI down eight percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) maintained a downtrend, falling by 8 percent during the first 10 months (July-April) of current fiscal year (FY15), mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty and poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
July-April FDI down eight percent

July-April FDI down eight percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) maintained a downtrend, falling by 8 percent during the first 10 months (July-April) of current fiscal year (FY15), mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty and poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
July-April FDI down eight percent

July-April FDI down eight percent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) maintained a downtrend, falling by 8 percent during the first 10 months (July-April) of current fiscal year (FY15), mainly due to prevailing political uncertainty and poor law and order situation. The State Bank of Pakistan
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 103
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 103

The rupee crossed the barrier of Rs 103 versus the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee lost 20-paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.80 and Rs 103.00 respectively, while it inched up by 10-paisa versus t
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece on Monday entered the final stretch of tortuous talks with its international creditors on a bankruptcy-saving loan deal, with the government calling for a breakthrough by the end of the month. "A deal is required immediately, this is why we are tal
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 103
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 103

The rupee crossed the barrier of Rs 103 versus the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee lost 20-paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.80 and Rs 103.00 respectively, while it inched up by 10-paisa versus t
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece on Monday entered the final stretch of tortuous talks with its international creditors on a bankruptcy-saving loan deal, with the government calling for a breakthrough by the end of the month. "A deal is required immediately, this is why we are tal
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece in final stretch of troubled loan talks

Greece on Monday entered the final stretch of tortuous talks with its international creditors on a bankruptcy-saving loan deal, with the government calling for a breakthrough by the end of the month. "A deal is required immediately, this is why we are tal
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Exports to EU up 21 percent in 2014: Dastgir
Cotton

Exports to EU up 21 percent in 2014: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir on Monday said that imports stood at $34 billion during July-March 2014-15 and there has been a 21 percent rise in exports to the European Union in 2014, which translates into an additional export of $1.3 billion, the min
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
Exports to EU up 21 percent in 2014: Dastgir
Cotton

Exports to EU up 21 percent in 2014: Dastgir

Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir on Monday said that imports stood at $34 billion during July-March 2014-15 and there has been a 21 percent rise in exports to the European Union in 2014, which translates into an additional export of $1.3 billion, the min
Published 19 May, 2015 12:00am
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