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Print - 2015-11-01
Earthquake victims: another medical team leaves for KPK

Earthquake victims: another medical team leaves for KPK

On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, process of sending medical teams from Punjab for providing treatment facilities to earthquake affectees in KPK is continuing. A 21-member medical team from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital along
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shujaat casts vote in Gujrat

Shujaat casts vote in Gujrat

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain cast his vote in the local bodies' election at Muslim Model High School, Gujrat, a party spokesman said here on Saturday. On this occasion, Shujaat told media pe
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Larkana district: polling held in atmosphere of peace

Larkana district: polling held in atmosphere of peace

Polling for the first phase of the Local Bodies elections-2015 in Larkana district ended at 5:30 pm on Saturday. The registered male and female voters in Larkana district used their right of vote to elect the Chairmen/Vice Chairmen and other representativ
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
IBC has no representation in Judicial Commission

IBC has no representation in Judicial Commission

Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) has still no representation in Judicial Commission, despite being a sanctuary body rated under Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Act, 1973. Sohaib Shaheen, IBC Vice Chairman, while addressing at a first enrolment certificate
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Justice Ashraf Jahan sworn-in as FSC judge

Justice Ashraf Jahan sworn-in as FSC judge

Justice Mrs Ashraf Jahan, spouse of the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, on Saturday took oath as judge of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC). Chief Justice of the FSC, Riaz Ahmed Khan, administrated the oath. Justice Ashraf Jahan joine
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PBIF chief seeks agriculture insurance for farmers

PBIF chief seeks agriculture insurance for farmers

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) President Mian Zahid Hussain has urged the government to focus on agriculture to support farmers and improve their standard of living. He said majority of the women working in agriculture were not paid w
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Senator criticises government for increase in gas tariffs

Senator criticises government for increase in gas tariffs

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader, Senator Mohsin Aziz has warned that the government was planning to further increase the prices of gas to oblige its favourites, what, he termed the step would prove detrimental for local job-intensive industry, espec
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JS Bank successfully converts 100 branches to solar power

JS Bank successfully converts 100 branches to solar power

After saving your money for years, JS Bank is now saving energy for you. JS Bank has been at the forefront of innovative solutions that provide unparalleled convenience. Continuing in this pioneering spirit, JS Bank has now successfully converted 100 bran
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Reham Khan to start political career in UK

Reham Khan to start political career in UK

Reham Khan, former wife of Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf likely to start her political career in United Kingdom (UK) next year. According to details from close sources of Reham Khan, she is going to start her political career in London aft
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Greener Karachi' WWF-Pakistan, KE sign MoU

'Greener Karachi' WWF-Pakistan, KE sign MoU

World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) and K-Electric have signed MoU to work towards a climate friendly and "Greener Karachi." Directly impacting 25 million citizens of Karachi, K-Electric holds the environmental charter implemented through t
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Call to raise wages of glass bangle workers

Call to raise wages of glass bangle workers

Home-based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF) has demanded to raise wages of glass bangle workers and other home-based women workers besides giving them the facility of medical treatment at government expenses.
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Different types of crimes become routine matter in capital

Different types of crimes become routine matter in capital

The incidents of various kinds of crimes including broad daylight house robberies, dacoities by unknown armed intruders, car lifting and snatching, have become a routine matter in the federal capital. Apart from cases of robbery, murder, kidnapping and au
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PAT leader sees worst-ever rigging in LG polls

PAT leader sees worst-ever rigging in LG polls

Pakistan Awami Tehreek leaders have rubbished the outcome of Local Government elections held on Saturday, claiming "the worst-ever rigging was witnessed when police, with the collaboration of the Election Commission, have made sure that government-sponsor
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China offers assistance for earthquake victims

China offers assistance for earthquake victims

The Islamabad based Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong today called on the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak to convey the condolences of Chinese people and government over the losses of precious lives during the recent earth quake in Khyber Pa
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SECP registers 5,001 new companies during 2014-15

SECP registers 5,001 new companies during 2014-15

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 5,001 new companies during 2014-15 covering 644 companies in services sector, followed by 583 trading companies, 480 information technology companies and 243 foreign investors. The S
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
KP, Gilgit-Baltistan: Army's relief operation in full swing

KP, Gilgit-Baltistan: Army's relief operation in full swing

Pakistan Army's relief operation in quake hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Gilgit-Baltistan is underway in the aftermath of 8.1 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 269 people across the country. According to Inter-Services Public Relations
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ATC indicts main accused in Hamza murder case

ATC indicts main accused in Hamza murder case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on Saturday indicted the main accused in Hamza Ahmed murder case.The O-level student, Hamza Ahmed was killed allegedly by Ammal Rehman, a security guard of Hamza's fellow student Shoaib Naveed, son of a businessman
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pak-Malaysia Business Council: Anomalies in trade promotion discussed

Pak-Malaysia Business Council: Anomalies in trade promotion discussed

A meeting of the Board of Directors Pak-Malaysia Business Council of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) was held on 29th October, 2015 at Federation House, which was chaired by M. Bashir Janmohammed, Chairman of the Council and
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Chehlum of Dr Javed Igbal today

Chehlum of Dr Javed Igbal today

A transfer-of-reward-to-a-deceased (chehlum) ceremony of the former High Court chief Justice Dr Javed Iqbal, will be held on Sunday (today). A Quran recitation will follow the ceremony in Gulberg Lahore.
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PRGMEA seeks relief package
Cotton

PRGMEA seeks relief package

Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) central chairman Shaikh Mohammad Shafiq urged the government to provide a relief package for the textile industry, which has been badly hit by unprecedented electricity and gas c
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
CM relative found involved in vote rigging?

CM relative found involved in vote rigging?

Chief Minister Sindh (CM) Qaim Ali Shah's close relative Irshad Jilani on Saturday was caught red handed for trampling law as she attempted to cast votes of other women to ensure her nephew's win in Sindh local bodies election. According to reports, Irsha
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government taking concrete steps towards revival of economy: President

Government taking concrete steps towards revival of economy: President

President Mamnoon Hussain said that the government was taking solid steps for revival of national economy and had provided conducive environment to the investors by formulating comprehensive and liberal laws. Addressing the 13th Management Accountants Int
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pulses' import surges 47 percent in 1Q

Pulses' import surges 47 percent in 1Q

Pakistan's import of pulses grew by 47 percent to $137.120 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, official figures say. Volume of pulses import also mounted by over 52 percent or 80, 277 metric tons to 233,405 metric tons during July-Sep
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LUMS organises workshop on agriculture, forestry

LUMS organises workshop on agriculture, forestry

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) hosted a workshop in collaboration with the National ICT R&D Fund team on "The Role of ICT in Precision Agriculture and Forestry (AIR AGFO)," on October 29, 2015. The LUMS team who organised the one-day
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Telenor invites entries for third 'Open Mind Program'

Telenor invites entries for third 'Open Mind Program'

Telenor Pakistan has announced the call for entries for its third Open Mind Pakistan Program that is aimed at enhancing awareness, accessibility and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Open Mind Pakistan is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind specia
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
KP government releases Rs three billion for quake-hit districts: Ghani

KP government releases Rs three billion for quake-hit districts: Ghani

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Saturday released Rs 3 billion for all earthquake affected districts of the province for payment of compensation to quake victims through special counters of the National Bank. Special Assistant to Chief Minister KP for In
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Visual Studies department: KU revises admission policy

Visual Studies department: KU revises admission policy

Karachi University has revised the admission policy and fee structure of Visual Studies department of Karachi University. Registrar KU Professor (Dr) Moazzam Ali Khan has notified that as per decision of the Academic Council dated October 20th 2015, the r
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PQ MCC unlikely to collect 3 percent VAT

PQ MCC unlikely to collect 3 percent VAT

Model Collectorate of Customs, Port Qasim has appeared feckless to collect three percent Value Additional Tax (VAT) from commercial importers that led to provide a financial shock of Rs 2.87 million to the kitty; it was learnt here on Saturday. According
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Blair's four 'apologies'

Blair's four 'apologies'

This is apropos a letter "Cheney and Rumsfeld should also be brought to justice" carried by the newspaper yesterday. Showing profound appreciation to the Iraq crisis, the writer has added these two key aides of George W Bush to the list of mass murderers.
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
US anti-trust enforcers could undo Valeant lens monopoly: lawyers

US anti-trust enforcers could undo Valeant lens monopoly: lawyers

US antitrust regulators could push Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc to sell part of its specialty contact lens materials business so it would lose the market dominance it built through two acquisitions, antitrust attorneys said. The US Federal Tr
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sustainable development reform French lessons

Sustainable development reform French lessons

France will be the host for this year's Conference of the Parties (CoP), which is the apex body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The government has configured the entire state-level machinery to not only host the meeting in th
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
A much welcome SC verdict

A much welcome SC verdict

A three-member Supreme Court bench has issued its detailed judgement in the Salmaan Taseer murder case. Spread over 39 pages, the court's opinion is not very different from what saner sections of society have been saying for a long time. Addressing the is
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Geeta in Modi's India

Geeta in Modi's India

The deaf and mute Indian woman, Geeta, is in her country, but not at her home yet. She has refused to go with the Mahatos whom she had earlier identified from a group photo as her family. The Indian authorities will wait for the DNA test results if she be
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Khairpur: all those killed belonged to PPP: Khuhro

Khairpur: all those killed belonged to PPP: Khuhro

Sindh Information Minister Nisar Khuhro on Saturday claimed that all the activists who lost their lives in an armed clash in Khairpur belonged to Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Talking to media persons, Khuhro said the culprits will be apprehended after r
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Khairpur: all those killed belonged to PPP: Khuhro

Khairpur: all those killed belonged to PPP: Khuhro

Sindh Information Minister Nisar Khuhro on Saturday claimed that all the activists who lost their lives in an armed clash in Khairpur belonged to Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Talking to media persons, Khuhro said the culprits will be apprehended after r
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Kerry on mission to reassure nervous Central Asia

Kerry on mission to reassure nervous Central Asia

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Central Asia on Saturday for a five-day, five-nation tour of the "Stans," to reassure them they will not be forgotten. Concern is mounting in the region that, as the US operation in Afghanistan finally draws tow
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Kerry on mission to reassure nervous Central Asia

Kerry on mission to reassure nervous Central Asia

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Central Asia on Saturday for a five-day, five-nation tour of the "Stans," to reassure them they will not be forgotten. Concern is mounting in the region that, as the US operation in Afghanistan finally draws tow
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Campaigning wraps up for critical Turkey vote

Campaigning wraps up for critical Turkey vote

Turkish politicians rallied their supporters Saturday on the eve of a vote many fear is unlikely to bring an end to months of instability as the country confronts a bloody wave of jihadist attacks and a renewed Kurdish conflict. Opinion polls are predicti
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Campaigning wraps up for critical Turkey vote

Campaigning wraps up for critical Turkey vote

Turkish politicians rallied their supporters Saturday on the eve of a vote many fear is unlikely to bring an end to months of instability as the country confronts a bloody wave of jihadist attacks and a renewed Kurdish conflict. Opinion polls are predicti
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a briefing session to review the recommendations prepared by the Tax Reforms Commission (TRC). Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Bajwa gave a detailed presentation on these recommendations also putti
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a briefing session to review the recommendations prepared by the Tax Reforms Commission (TRC). Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Bajwa gave a detailed presentation on these recommendations also putti
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Dar reviews TRC recommendations

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a briefing session to review the recommendations prepared by the Tax Reforms Commission (TRC). Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Bajwa gave a detailed presentation on these recommendations also putti
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Article 209: 90 percent complaints disposed of: CJP

Article 209: 90 percent complaints disposed of: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali stated Saturday that 90 percent of the complaints pending before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) under Article 209 have been disposed of due to their infructuous status. He was speaking on the occas
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Article 209: 90 percent complaints disposed of: CJP

Article 209: 90 percent complaints disposed of: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali stated Saturday that 90 percent of the complaints pending before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) under Article 209 have been disposed of due to their infructuous status. He was speaking on the occas
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
''71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15''

''71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15''

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) issued 71 licenses to non-profit associations including 21 NPAs engaged in social services under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance during 2014-15. The annual report (2014-15) of the SECP reveal
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15'

'71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15'

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) issued 71 licenses to non-profit associations including 21 NPAs engaged in social services under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance during 2014-15. The annual report (2014-15) of the SECP reveal
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15'

'71 licenses issued to NPAs during 2014-15'

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) issued 71 licenses to non-profit associations including 21 NPAs engaged in social services under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance during 2014-15. The annual report (2014-15) of the SECP reveal
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing of tax returns for 2015 up to November 30. In this regard, the FBR has issued circular here on Saturday. As per FBR, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income T
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing of tax returns for 2015 up to November 30. In this regard, the FBR has issued circular here on Saturday. As per FBR, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income T
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

Date for filing tax returns extended up to November 30

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing of tax returns for 2015 up to November 30. In this regard, the FBR has issued circular here on Saturday. As per FBR, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income T
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
WHT on bank transaction: FBR extends time period up to November 7

WHT on bank transaction: FBR extends time period up to November 7

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended time period for applicability of 0.3 percent withholding tax on banking transactions of non-filers up to November 7, 2015. According to SRO 1056(I)/2015 issued on Saturday, in exercise of the powers conferre
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate is set to take up controversial deal of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between Pakistan and Qatar on Monday as opposition lawmakers are still not aware of agreements made between two countries in relation to import of LNG. The government will also pre
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate is set to take up controversial deal of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between Pakistan and Qatar on Monday as opposition lawmakers are still not aware of agreements made between two countries in relation to import of LNG. The government will also pre
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate set to take up LNG deal matter tomorrow

Senate is set to take up controversial deal of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between Pakistan and Qatar on Monday as opposition lawmakers are still not aware of agreements made between two countries in relation to import of LNG. The government will also pre
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
224 killed as Russian airliner crashes in Sinai

224 killed as Russian airliner crashes in Sinai

A Russian airliner carrying 224 people crashed in a mountainous area of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, killing everyone on board, officials said. It was one of the deadliest incidents involving Airbus aircraft over the past decade. The Islamic State
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
224 killed as Russian airliner crashes in Sinai

224 killed as Russian airliner crashes in Sinai

A Russian airliner carrying 224 people crashed in a mountainous area of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, killing everyone on board, officials said. It was one of the deadliest incidents involving Airbus aircraft over the past decade. The Islamic State
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms has reportedly proposed that National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) should float shares in stock market to ensure its financial sustainability and repayment of Rs 18 billion being availed from comme
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms has reportedly proposed that National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) should float shares in stock market to ensure its financial sustainability and repayment of Rs 18 billion being availed from comme
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Financial sustainability, repayment: NTDC asked to float shares

Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms has reportedly proposed that National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) should float shares in stock market to ensure its financial sustainability and repayment of Rs 18 billion being availed from comme
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has urged the federal government to initiate some development projects for the territory under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The federal government has so far signed at least 51 memoranda of understanding (MoU
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has urged the federal government to initiate some development projects for the territory under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The federal government has so far signed at least 51 memoranda of understanding (MoU
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

Gilgit-Baltistan seeks share of CPEC pie

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has urged the federal government to initiate some development projects for the territory under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The federal government has so far signed at least 51 memoranda of understanding (MoU
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

The government Saturday promulgated the Income Tax Amendment Ordinance 2015 to provide a new facility for 12 corporate service sectors for payment of minimum tax. In this connection, a Presidential Ordinance has been promulgated to amend various provision
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

The government Saturday promulgated the Income Tax Amendment Ordinance 2015 to provide a new facility for 12 corporate service sectors for payment of minimum tax. In this connection, a Presidential Ordinance has been promulgated to amend various provision
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

IT Amend Ordinance 2015 promulgated

The government Saturday promulgated the Income Tax Amendment Ordinance 2015 to provide a new facility for 12 corporate service sectors for payment of minimum tax. In this connection, a Presidential Ordinance has been promulgated to amend various provision
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad
Currency

China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad

China is considering relaxing limits to allow individuals to invest overseas in stocks and property, the central bank said, which would potentially unleash a flood of money if the government loosens strict capital controls. The country keeps a tight grip
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad
Currency

China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad

China is considering relaxing limits to allow individuals to invest overseas in stocks and property, the central bank said, which would potentially unleash a flood of money if the government loosens strict capital controls. The country keeps a tight grip
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad
Currency

China mulls allowing individuals to invest more abroad

China is considering relaxing limits to allow individuals to invest overseas in stocks and property, the central bank said, which would potentially unleash a flood of money if the government loosens strict capital controls. The country keeps a tight grip
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade
Currency

Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade

Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly criticised Standard and Poor''''s agency for downgrading the kingdom''''s credit rating over the oil price slump, saying it was not backed by facts. "The evaluation... came as a hasty reaction, unjustified and not backed
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade
Currency

Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade

Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly criticised Standard and Poor''s agency for downgrading the kingdom''s credit rating over the oil price slump, saying it was not backed by facts. "The evaluation... came as a hasty reaction, unjustified and not backed by r
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade
Currency

Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade

Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly criticised Standard and Poor's agency for downgrading the kingdom's credit rating over the oil price slump, saying it was not backed by facts. "The evaluation... came as a hasty reaction, unjustified and not backed by rea
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade
Currency

Saudi criticises S&P over credit rating downgrade

Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly criticised Standard and Poor's agency for downgrading the kingdom's credit rating over the oil price slump, saying it was not backed by facts. "The evaluation... came as a hasty reaction, unjustified and not backed by rea
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
GST rates on POL products lowered

GST rates on POL products lowered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decreased sales tax from 26 percent to 22 percent on motor spirit, 50 percent to 47.5 percent on high speed diesel and 30 percent to 22 percent on kerosene from November 1, 2015. The FBR has issued SRO.1070(I)/2015 S
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
GST rates on POL products lowered

GST rates on POL products lowered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decreased sales tax from 26 percent to 22 percent on motor spirit, 50 percent to 47.5 percent on high speed diesel and 30 percent to 22 percent on kerosene from November 1, 2015. The FBR has issued SRO.1070(I)/2015 S
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
GST rates on POL products lowered

GST rates on POL products lowered

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decreased sales tax from 26 percent to 22 percent on motor spirit, 50 percent to 47.5 percent on high speed diesel and 30 percent to 22 percent on kerosene from November 1, 2015. The FBR has issued SRO.1070(I)/2015 S
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (October 31, 2015) and the forecast for Sunday (November 01, 2015).

Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

The government has increased the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 2.5 and Rs 1.75 per litre, respectively, with effective from Sunday midnight, Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar told newsmen here on Saturday. However, the prices of othe
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 31, 2015).

Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

The government has increased the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 2.5 and Rs 1.75 per litre, respectively, with effective from Sunday midnight, Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar told newsmen here on Saturday. However, the prices of othe
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 31, 2015).

Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

Prices of petrol, HSD up by Rs 2.5 & Rs 1.75 per litre

The government has increased the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 2.5 and Rs 1.75 per litre, respectively, with effective from Sunday midnight, Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar told newsmen here on Saturday. However, the prices of othe
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 31, 2015).

Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
774 elected unopposed in LG polls

774 elected unopposed in LG polls

As polling time ended for the Local Government elections in Punjab and Sindh on Saturday, 774 candidates were elected unopposed in both provinces. The chairmen for four Union Councils (UC) in Lahore Metropolitan Corporation were elected unopposed. Meanwhi
Published 01 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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