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Print - 2015-09-04
TCS signs agreement with UBL

TCS signs agreement with UBL

TCS, Pakistan's largest express & logistics group, has signed a Group Cash Management Services Agreement with United Bank Limited (UBL). This arrangement will enable TCS to efficiently manage its nation-wide cash collections, thereby substantially bringin
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
K-Electric wins Asian Power Awards 2015 in Bangkok

K-Electric wins Asian Power Awards 2015 in Bangkok

K-Electric (KE) is pleased to announce that the entity won the 'Power Utility of the Year' for Pakistan at the 'Asian Power Awards 2015'. This is yet another recognition by international institutions in appreciating and applauding the services of KE over
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
'BCSR' awards: ceremony today

'BCSR' awards: ceremony today

The 'Best Corporate and Sustainability Report (BCSR)' awards ceremony is being held today (September 4) under the joint auspices of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP). T
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Plastics, printing, packaging: exhibition fetches $100 million orders

Plastics, printing, packaging: exhibition fetches $100 million orders

A number of exhibitors of plastics, printing, packaging and food & beverage processing have expressed satisfaction over with the outcome of a three-day exhibition. They said that the show was a fruit of the law enforcing agencies months long efforts to re
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Pak Qatar Family Takaful signs agreement with KASB Modaraba

Pak Qatar Family Takaful signs agreement with KASB Modaraba

Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited and KASB Modaraba have entered into a Takaful distribution agreement. The signing ceremony was held at Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Head Office in the presence of senior officials from both business partners including Nasir Al
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Pak Qatar Family Takaful signs agreement with KASB Modaraba

Pak Qatar Family Takaful signs agreement with KASB Modaraba

Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited and KASB Modaraba have entered into a Takaful distribution agreement. The signing ceremony was held at Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Head Office in the presence of senior officials from both business partners including Nasir Al
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KPT minority pilgrims to visit Italy and India

KPT minority pilgrims to visit Italy and India

Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Senator Kamran Michael said that minorities in KPT are, for the first time, given an opportunity to perform pilgrimage of their sacred places and that it was their burning demand in the recently announced Charter of
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Call for expediting work on CPEC projects

Call for expediting work on CPEC projects

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has called for expediting work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects so that the project could be completed during the tenure of CoAS General Raheel Sharif. "Situation
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Solar power termed a swift, economical solution to energy crisis

Solar power termed a swift, economical solution to energy crisis

Energy experts recommend solar power as a swift and economical solution to the prevailing energy crisis, as the resource-constrained federal government has been striving hard to find one. The PML-N led government has set for load-shedding in the country t
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Oman Air operating range of codeshare partnerships

Oman Air operating range of codeshare partnerships

As Oman Air continues its fleet and network expansion programme, it has also confirmed its commitment for increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is currently increasing the
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NED University organises exhibition

NED University organises exhibition

NED University of Engineering and Technology organised a 'Spring Art and Culture Exhibition' at the varsity's main campus, here on Thursday. A large number of students and teachers visited the exhibition and praised the organisers for showcasing the beaut
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Action begins against dangerous school vans today

Action begins against dangerous school vans today

Deputy Inspector General of Police Traffic Karachi, Dr Amir Ahmed Shaikh has said that stern action against school vans run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will be initiated on Friday after the school timing. Four traffic police teams have been constitute
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PTCL officials visit Nust SEECS

PTCL officials visit Nust SEECS

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) senior management visited the Nust School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS), Islamabad to appreciate the achievements of three brilliant students of the university, who presented their
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
IMC holds annual suppliers convention

IMC holds annual suppliers convention

Indus Motor Company (IMC) held its Annual Suppliers Convention in Karachi under the theme "Next step to success - Kamyabi Ka Agla Qadam". Nobuhiro Yamamoto, Executive Vice President Toyota Motor Asia Pacific was the chief guest. The convention was attende
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Misdeclaration: Court admits two cases filed by DGI&I IR

Misdeclaration: Court admits two cases filed by DGI&I IR

Special Judge Customs, Taxation and Anti-Smuggling has admitted two cases filed by Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue against a leading Islamabad-based school in the Diplomatic Enclave and a real estate investor for alleg
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
SMIU's delegation visits SU

SMIU's delegation visits SU

Over 170-member delegation of students and faculty members of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), under the supervision of SMIU Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh on Thursday visited the University of Sindh on a part of its study tour. Registra
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
CAA signs MoU with ICMAP

CAA signs MoU with ICMAP

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan on Thursday. Deputy Director General (Regulatory) CAA Manzar Jamal Siddiqui and President ICMAP Kashif Mateen Ansari signe
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Expressway: Senate panel takes a dig at EPA

Expressway: Senate panel takes a dig at EPA

Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Thursday prodded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking it to look into the environmental effects of work in progress on Islamabad Express Highway and other projects that could have serious environmen
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Avicenna Gold Medal awarded to VC LUMHS

Avicenna Gold Medal awarded to VC LUMHS

The Vice Chancellor LUMHS Professor Noshad A Shaikh was nominated for the "Avicenna Gold Medal 2015" at United Kingdom. On behalf of the Brain Trust United Kingdom, the President of the trust Professor Dr Ahmed Ali Khan presented the Gold Medal to Profess
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Freight forwarders, cargo agents call off strike

Freight forwarders, cargo agents call off strike

Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association (PIFFA) and Air Cargo Agents Association (ACAA) Thursday announced that they are calling off their strike, following government assurance to settle the issue within a week. Talking to Business Recor
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PPP Punjab slams leadership for corrupt practices

PPP Punjab slams leadership for corrupt practices

Activists of the Pakistan Peoples Party in the Punjab have criticised party leadership for corrupt practices, saying the leadership "has forgotten the plight of poor workers". Majority of the party workers fumed with fury when PPP senior leader Sherry Reh
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PDWPP approves six development schemes

PDWPP approves six development schemes

The Provincial Development Working Party Punjab approved six development schemes of various development Sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 1036.28 million on Wednesday including Enhancing Beef Production in Punjab-Phase-II at the cost of Rs 292.885 mill
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Banning import of raw materials: textile bodies oppose proposal

Banning import of raw materials: textile bodies oppose proposal

Value-added textile industry associations have opposed a proposal of banning the import of textile raw materials, saying the local textile industry is unable to produce these raw materials. While talking to Business Recorder, Chairman of Pakistan R
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
ECP should reject government dictation: Qadri

ECP should reject government dictation: Qadri

Pakistan Awami Tehreek Chairman Dr Tahirul Qadri has said by keeping away political parties that have been working for election reforms from the consultations process, the Election Commission "is giving strength to the notion that the coming elections wil
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Russia termed a lucrative market for agriculture commodities

Russia termed a lucrative market for agriculture commodities

Agriculture Minister Farrukh Javed has said Russia is a huge and lucrative market for our agricultural commodities. Pakistani agricultural commodities are of international standards and best flavour. We have exported record amount of Kinnow this year whic
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
'Businessmen should exploit Indonesian market'

'Businessmen should exploit Indonesian market'

Indonesian Charge d' Affaires Samsu Rizal has urged the Pakistani businessmen to take full advantage from big market of Indonesia. He stated this while speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, here on Thursday. LCCI President Ijaz A Mumtaz
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
APTPMA slams increase in gas and power bills

APTPMA slams increase in gas and power bills

All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) Faisalabad region has expressed its grave concern over the new taxation in gas and electricity bills, which is yielding a negative impact over value-added textile sector. Despite duty free access
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
KP government announces 'power emergency'

KP government announces 'power emergency'

KP government is pursuing a manifesto of bringing good governance and framing rules and policies to strengthen the economical condition of the province and significantly improve the quality of life of general public since its first day of assuming charge
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PTI terms cut in POL prices a 'lollipop'

PTI terms cut in POL prices a 'lollipop'

Pakistan Tehreek Insaf leader and former minister Malik Abdul Qayyum on Wednesday criticised a reduction in the petroleum prices by the federal government, terming it "a lollipop".
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
LHC cancels bail of four accused

LHC cancels bail of four accused

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Wednesday cancelled a bail of four men allegedly involved in burning a woman and her two girls alive. Iftikhar, Noor, Asif and another man set Bushra and girls Hira Tabasum and Anam Tabasum on fire. The counsel accused
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NBP signs agreement with Bank Al-Falah and Warid Telecom

NBP signs agreement with Bank Al-Falah and Warid Telecom

Warid Telecom and Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) signed an agreement with National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in order to jointly develop the digital financial eco system in the country. This new venture was marked with a graceful signing ceremony in Lahore, whi
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
PIA seeking to convert loans into preferential shares: Gardezi

PIA seeking to convert loans into preferential shares: Gardezi

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approached banks and other financial institutions to convert its loans into preferential shares to arrest piling up of loans/interest, revealed Secretary Civil Aviation division Muhammad Ali Gardezi. PIA is a defa
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Persons with disabilities: legislative steps urged to protect rights

Persons with disabilities: legislative steps urged to protect rights

The government must set up an independent and autonomous national commission/institution to implement and monitor the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in a true sense. The government should also ratify its optional protocol
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gujranwala waste management Jica presents master plan study

Gujranwala waste management Jica presents master plan study

A seminar on the 'Master Plan Study for an Integrated Solid Waste Management for Gujranwala City' by Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) was held at the Planning & Development Department Lahore, Government of the Punjab on Thursday. The study h
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Naeem elected LSE chief

Naeem elected LSE chief

The Board of Directors of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) has unanimously elected Muhammad Naeem as the Chairman of the Board of Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) at the meeting, held here on Thursday. Muhammad Naeem is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is a
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Corruption poses greatest threat to Sindh development: Imran

Corruption poses greatest threat to Sindh development: Imran

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that his party will pave the way for development of Sindh province by introducing new faces in the upcoming local bodies (LB) elections. Talking to media persons here on Thursday, Imran Khan said
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Ban on Indian films: LHC dismisses petition

Ban on Indian films: LHC dismisses petition

The Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed as an un-maintainable petition of stage actor Iftikhar Ahmad Thakur seeking ban on Indian films in Pakistan. The court said the matter was related to the government policy and it could not be agitated at this fo
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Barani projects: PAC KP panel to investigate irregularities

Barani projects: PAC KP panel to investigate irregularities

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Thursday referred the matter of irregularities in different projects carried out under Barani Area Development Project to a sub-committee for conducting comprehensive investigations. The me
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Dar briefed over services tax

Dar briefed over services tax

Federal Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here Thursday to discuss important matters related to levy of eight percent minimum tax on services. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar also participated the meeti
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FWO DG inaugurates renovated Bhera Rest Area

FWO DG inaugurates renovated Bhera Rest Area

Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) is committed to renovate and provide better travel and transit facilities for the commuters. Director General FWO Major General Muhammad Afzal visited Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) on Thursday and inaugurated the renova
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
DIG seeks security for traffic constables

DIG seeks security for traffic constables

After the killing of six traffic constables in a week, the Karachi traffic police authorities have written a letter to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Hyder Jamali, requesting him to depute police and Rangers personnel for the security of traffic
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
FPCCI urges Prime Minister to withdraw hike in gas tariff

FPCCI urges Prime Minister to withdraw hike in gas tariff

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FPCCI) acting president Rahim Janoo on Thursday urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to direct the authorities concerned to immediately withdraw the recent decision of increasing gas prices, or else
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Health affairs: important files found missing

Health affairs: important files found missing

Important files, containing the record of billions of rupee, are found missing during the devolution process and no government department is ready to take responsibility, it was observed by the sub-committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday.
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Health affairs: important files found missing

Health affairs: important files found missing

Important files, containing the record of billions of rupee, are found missing during the devolution process and no government department is ready to take responsibility, it was observed by the sub-committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday.
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Court rejects deaf-mute Geeta's handover plea to India

Court rejects deaf-mute Geeta's handover plea to India

Local court on Thursday rejected plea seeking handover of Geeta's custody to India. The court ordered the authorities concerned to resolve the matter at diplomatic level. Earlier, South's Sessions judge had reserved verdict in the case after Geeta,s state
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
BISP collaboration with Red Cross will prove to be milestone: Marvi

BISP collaboration with Red Cross will prove to be milestone: Marvi

The collaboration between Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Red Cross and pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan will prove to be a milestone for the welfare and health of BISP beneficiaries. This was stated by Minister of State and Chairperson BISP,
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Non-payment of salaries may lead to closure of IBMS

Non-payment of salaries may lead to closure of IBMS

The employees of Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) set up to secure data of those entering and leaving the country and identify terror elements have not received their salaries for the last three months which may result in the systems closure.
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Al Meezan Investments opens another branch in Karachi

Al Meezan Investments opens another branch in Karachi

Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (Al Meezan Investments) recently announced the formal opening of a new branch at Adam Arcade, B.M.C.H Society near Shaheed-e-Millat Road. The idea behind these branches is to offer the investors a convenient way to
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
SECP seeks comments on draft reporting, disclosure regulations

SECP seeks comments on draft reporting, disclosure regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has sought public comments on the Draft Reporting and Disclosure (of Shareholding by Directors, Executive Officers and Substantial Shareholders in Listed Companies) Regulations, 2015. The draft reg
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Dry summer seen curbing Canada wheat, canola crops
Vegetable Oil

Dry summer seen curbing Canada wheat, canola crops

Canada is on track to produce less wheat and slightly less canola than traders had estimated after a dry spring and summer curbed production, according to the national statistics agency's first crop output report of the year. Statistics Canada on Friday p
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Copper surges to three-week high

Copper surges to three-week high

Copper surged to the highest level in over three weeks on Thursday as bearish investors closed out positions amid a stock market recovery, strong US economic data and signals that European monetary stimulus could be extended. Aluminium also shot up, touch
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Rubber down

Rubber down

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures settled down 1.2 percent at their lowest in more than six years on Thursday, erasing early gains on lingering concerns over weaker oil prices and a sluggish Chinese economy. Trading in Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) future
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Hard wheat futures hit eight-year low

Hard wheat futures hit eight-year low

US wheat futures sank on Wednesday, weighed down by signs of abundant supplies and dim prospects for US exports, traders said. The front-month K.C. hard red winter wheat contract shed 2.5 percent and hit its lowest in more than eight years, while the most
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (September 03, 2015) and the forecast for Friday (September 04, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Palm oil surges
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil surges

Malaysian palm oil futures hit a two-week high on Thursday, reversing course in the second half on the back of a weaker ringgit and bargain hunting by traders after the previous session's more than 1 percent fall. The benchmark November contract on the Bu
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Raw sugar soars, arabica turns up
Currency

Raw sugar soars, arabica turns up

Raw sugar futures on ICE rallied 6 percent on Thursday, its biggest surge in more than a year on weather concerns in top growers Brazil and India, and a flurry of late-day fund buying, while the white sugar premium fell to the lowest in six weeks. Arabica
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gold eases in New York

Gold eases in New York

Gold eased on Wednesday as a rebound in stocks and the dollar arrested a four-day rise, with uncertainty over the timing of a looming US rate hike limiting price moves ahead of key US non-farm payrolls data on Friday. The metal retreated from early highs
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold added to overnight losses on Thursday, hurt by a stronger dollar and as investors awaited a key US jobs report to gauge the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Spot gold had eased 0.1 percent to $1,132.45 an ounce by 0637 GMT, after dropping 0.5 p
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe

Gold slips in Europe

Gold fell one percent on Thursday as dollar jumped versus the euro after the European Central Bank cut inflation forecasts, while a US jobs report that could provide clues on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate rise remained in focus. The ECB left intere
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Wheat sinks further

Wheat sinks further

US wheat futures sank to multiyear lows on Thursday, weighed down by ample supplies and weak demand for US exports, traders said. A hefty supply base also sparked a sell-off in corn, which hit its lowest level since mid-June, while soyabeans sagged on tec
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 03, 2015)

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold plunges

US MIDDAY: gold plunges

Gold fell 1 percent early on Thursday as the dollar jumped versus the euro after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut inflation forecasts, while a US jobs report that could provide clues on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate rise remained in focus. The E
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Clarification by SSGC chief

Clarification by SSGC chief

How could the head of a mega organisation such as Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) have said that certain SSGC officials arrested by Sindh Rangers were promoting terrorism by funding militants. This was what a section of media reported as remarks of Khalid
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
China's anti-ship missile and troop cuts highlight shifting power

China's anti-ship missile and troop cuts highlight shifting power

China's unveiling of "carrier-killer" missiles and cuts in troop numbers on Thursday underlined its shift towards naval strength amid growing Pacific rivalry with the US, analysts said. More than a dozen anti-ship ballistic missiles capable of travelling
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Combating the financing of terrorism

Combating the financing of terrorism

Channeling money through 'hound' and avoiding the legitimate financial system is one of the best methods of "whitening" dirty money. In layman's words, money-laundering is conversion of dirty money into clean money through avoiding the legal financial sys
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 03, 2015).

Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Reality of 'statistical discrepancy'

Reality of 'statistical discrepancy'

According to Press reports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has started probing the figures presented by the government regarding fiscal deficit, expenses and revenue collection. This has been done in the wake of discrepancies discovered and highlig
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Attack on Jewani Airport

Attack on Jewani Airport

Just as the situation seemed to be getting better in the troubled Balochistan province, insurgents struck at the Jewani Airport on Sunday, killing two officials of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and damaging radar and some other equipment. According t
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
The audit challenge

The audit challenge

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is mulling introducing "Special Audit Panels" which would undertake forensic audit of taxpayers under its new audit policy, says a Business Recorder report. These panels will be assigned cases based on criteria to
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Kerb

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee played both sides against the dollar on the local currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two-paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.22 and Rs 104.24 respectively, they said.
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Commodities'' sale: CCP proposes ''Farmers Super Market'' concept

Commodities'' sale: CCP proposes ''Farmers Super Market'' concept

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has proposed a global concept of ''Farmers Super Market'' to provide a platform to farmers to sell their commodities at affordable prices and monitoring of wholesalers by District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs)
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Kerb

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee played both sides against the dollar on the local currency market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two-paisa versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.22 and Rs 104.24 respectively, they said.
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Commodities' sale: CCP proposes 'Farmers Super Market' concept

Commodities' sale: CCP proposes 'Farmers Super Market' concept

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has proposed a global concept of 'Farmers Super Market' to provide a platform to farmers to sell their commodities at affordable prices and monitoring of wholesalers by District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs) in
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Commodities' sale: CCP proposes 'Farmers Super Market' concept

Commodities' sale: CCP proposes 'Farmers Super Market' concept

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has proposed a global concept of 'Farmers Super Market' to provide a platform to farmers to sell their commodities at affordable prices and monitoring of wholesalers by District Co-ordination Officers (DCOs) in
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has created a special unit for attending to the issues of discriminatory practices at banks. The SBP has been receiving complaints from various quarters regarding discrimination by banks on the basis of high-risk category
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has created a special unit for attending to the issues of discriminatory practices at banks. The SBP has been receiving complaints from various quarters regarding discrimination by banks on the basis of high-risk category
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

Banks and DFIs: SBP sets up unit to deal with discrimination issues

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has created a special unit for attending to the issues of discriminatory practices at banks. The SBP has been receiving complaints from various quarters regarding discrimination by banks on the basis of high-risk category
Published 04 Sep, 2015 12:00am
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