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Print - 2015-11-04
Euro dips in Europe as risk appetite grows
Currency

Euro dips in Europe as risk appetite grows

The euro dipped against a broadly stronger dollar on Tuesday, as investors regained some risk appetite and sold the single currency in favour of riskier ones such as the Australian dollar. As global stocks hit a 2 1/2-month high, the euro followed Europea
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Australian shares jump

Australian shares jump

Australian shares rose sharply on Tuesday as bank stocks bounced back from heavy selling a day earlier and the central bank hinted at a possible cut in the near future after maintaining cash rate steady at a record low of 2.0 percent. The S&P/ASX 200 inde
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China stocks down

China stocks down

China stocks closed down in thin trading on Tuesday as cautious investors waited on more details on Beijing's 13th-five year plan, a blue-print of policy priorities of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee. The CSI300 index of the largest listed c
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Rise in European stocks hindered by weak bank results

Rise in European stocks hindered by weak bank results

European shares recovered from a weak start on Tuesday, buoyed by a rise on Wall Street, though weak earnings from Standard Chartered and UBS dampened sentiment in the banking sector. Standard Chartered slid 6.7 percent after saying it wants to raise $5.1
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Taiwan stocks up

Taiwan stocks up

Taiwan stocks were broadly higher on Tuesday mainly boosted by gains in US tech shares. Benchmark heavyweight chipmaker TSMC was up 1.5 percent and major Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision was 0.1 percent higher, after rallies in US markets. The Nasdaq 100
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Most Southeast Asian stocks rise

Most Southeast Asian stocks rise

Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, with the Indonesian benchmark climbing for a second day as domestic investors continued to tiptoe back, but stocks in Thailand retreated as investors locked in quick gains. Jakarta's composite in
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Rally in energy stocks helps FTSE to end higher

Rally in energy stocks helps FTSE to end higher

Britain's top share index closed higher on Tuesday, with a late rally in energy stocks on the back of strong crude oil prices outpacing weaker banks, which were led lower by a slump in Standard Chartered. Housebuilders also lost ground, with Barratt Devel
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi jump

Aussie, kiwi jump

The Australian dollar muscled higher on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wrong-footed bears by skipping a chance to cut interest rates, and appeared to be in no rush to ease again. The Australian dollar was up two-thirds of a cent on the
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dollar, euro and yen tread water in Asia
Currency

Dollar, euro and yen tread water in Asia

The dollar, euro and yen treaded water on Tuesday in Asia, as the market was quiet with Tokyo on holiday and traders awaiting direction after the latest readings on global manufacturing activity failed to show clear economic trends. In Asia, the Australia
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Kiwis take aim at 30-year drought against untested Aussies

Kiwis take aim at 30-year drought against untested Aussies

Highly-rated New Zealand swing pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult will look to put the hosts' new-look batting line-up to the sword at the Gabba from Thursday as the tourists chase their first series win in Australia for 30 years. Without a series triumph i
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar climbs to near 12-week high

Early trade in New York: dollar climbs to near 12-week high

The dollar rose broadly to near a 12-week high on Tuesday as a jump in US bond yields and generally in-line US economic data buoyed the view that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in December. After a bout of profit-taking and risk aversion las
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Euro steadies in New York
Currency

Euro steadies in New York

The euro held firm against the dollar on Monday after comments from two members of the European Central Bank's governing council lowered expectations for increasing its bond-purchase program next month. The euro clung to a 0.05 percent gain versus the dol
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee eases
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee eases

The Sri Lankan rupee ended a tad weaker for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as importer demand for the dollar surpassed mild greenback sales by exporters and banks, dealers said. The rupee ended at 141.15/20 per dollar, near its record low of 141.40
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Solid stocks support Asia FX
Currency

Solid stocks support Asia FX

Most emerging Asian currencies rose on Tuesday as regional stock markets advanced on hopes that the global economy may be slowly pulling out of a soft patch. South Korea's won gained as the central bank stopped short of signalling additional interest rate
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 78.14-78.15 (previous 78.07-78.10). 03.00-05.00 percent (Previous 03.00-05.50 percent).
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sterling inches up to 10-week high
Currency

Sterling inches up to 10-week high

Sterling survived a rocky session versus the dollar on Tuesday to hold near 10-week highs against a basket of currencies and gain ground against the euro, shrugging off data that showed growth in the British construction sector slowing. The pound hit a 10
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China's yuan flat
Currency

China's yuan flat

China's yuan was almost unchanged at midday Tuesday as state-owned banks sold dollars to offset companies' strong demand for them, curbing losses the Chinese currency had in early trade. "Some state-owned banks sold dollars after a bout of dollar purchase
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Police raid German FA offices for World Cup-linked tax evasion

Police raid German FA offices for World Cup-linked tax evasion

Police raided the offices of the German Football Federation (DFB) and the homes of top officials Tuesday over tax evasion allegations linked to Germany's hosting of the 2006 World Cup. Prosecutors said they were launching a tax probe but could not pursue
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold dips in New York

Gold dips in New York

Gold hit a four-week low on Monday, extending a sell-off into a fourth straight session as technical signals deteriorated and investors fretted that the Federal Reserve would raise US interest rates this year. The metal failed to benefit from a fall in th
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SBP sets up 'Green Banking Unit'

SBP sets up 'Green Banking Unit'

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established a 'Green Banking Unit' (GBU) with a view to co-ordinating and gearing up its initiatives on green banking. According to SBP Annual Performance Review for the year 2014-15, the unit has been set up with a vi
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SBP sets up ''Green Banking Unit''

SBP sets up ''Green Banking Unit''

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established a ''Green Banking Unit'' (GBU) with a view to co-ordinating and gearing up its initiatives on green banking. According to SBP Annual Performance Review for the year 2014-15, the unit has been set up with a
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ban on Altaf: matter referred to LHC for final decision

Ban on Altaf: matter referred to LHC for final decision

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the matter relating to a ban on showing the image and speeches of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in broadcast and print media. Former President Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir had ch
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ban on Altaf: matter referred to LHC for final decision

Ban on Altaf: matter referred to LHC for final decision

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the matter relating to a ban on showing the image and speeches of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in broadcast and print media. Former President Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir had ch
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Germany no easy country,' vice chancellor tells refugees

'Germany no easy country,' vice chancellor tells refugees

Germany is "not an easy country", Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel on Tuesday warned refugees who have flocked to the EU's top economy, reiterating Berlin's pledge to welcome and integrate them. Gabriel, who is also economy minister, was speaking of challen
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Germany no easy country,' vice chancellor tells refugees

'Germany no easy country,' vice chancellor tells refugees

Germany is "not an easy country", Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel on Tuesday warned refugees who have flocked to the EU's top economy, reiterating Berlin's pledge to welcome and integrate them. Gabriel, who is also economy minister, was speaking of challen
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (November 03, 2015).

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Private plane makes crash landing

Private plane makes crash landing

A Shaheen Airways' flight on Tuesday made a crash landing at the Lahore International Airport. Aviation officials say the Karachi-Lahore flight NL-142 was carrying more than 100 passengers including two infants who were immediately evacuated from the airp
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Private plane makes crash landing

Private plane makes crash landing

A Shaheen Airways' flight on Tuesday made a crash landing at the Lahore International Airport. Aviation officials say the Karachi-Lahore flight NL-142 was carrying more than 100 passengers including two infants who were immediately evacuated from the airp
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Private plane makes crash landing

Private plane makes crash landing

A Shaheen Airways'' flight on Tuesday made a crash landing at the Lahore International Airport. Aviation officials say the Karachi-Lahore flight NL-142 was carrying more than 100 passengers including two infants who were immediately evacuated from the air
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Private plane makes crash landing

Private plane makes crash landing

A Shaheen Airways'''' flight on Tuesday made a crash landing at the Lahore International Airport. Aviation officials say the Karachi-Lahore flight NL-142 was carrying more than 100 passengers including two infants who were immediately evacuated from the a
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sonia leads 'long march' against intolerance

Sonia leads 'long march' against intolerance

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led her party's protest march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Indian presidential palace, on Tuesday against the "continuous rising intolerance" under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, according to a report on
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fluctuations
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight fluctuations

The rupee drifted lower marginally in relation to the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed four-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 105.49 and two-paisa for selling at Rs 105.51, they said.
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sonia leads 'long march' against intolerance

Sonia leads 'long march' against intolerance

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led her party's protest march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Indian presidential palace, on Tuesday against the "continuous rising intolerance" under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, according to a report on
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fluctuations
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight fluctuations

The rupee drifted lower marginally in relation to the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed four-paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 105.49 and two-paisa for selling at Rs 105.51, they said.
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran arrests three pro-reform journalists

Iran arrests three pro-reform journalists

Iranian authorities have arrested three pro-reform journalists, one of whom has been critical recently of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, news agencies reported Tuesday. State television said the elite Revolutionary Guards had arrested "several mem
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran arrests three pro-reform journalists

Iran arrests three pro-reform journalists

Iranian authorities have arrested three pro-reform journalists, one of whom has been critical recently of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, news agencies reported Tuesday. State television said the elite Revolutionary Guards had arrested "several mem
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 04 Nov, 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 Tuesday (November 03, 2015).

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Taiwan leader Ma to meet Xi

Taiwan leader Ma to meet Xi

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Singapore on Saturday, Ma's office said, the first time leaders from the two sides will ever have met since they split at the end of a civil war in 1949. The two presidents will "ex
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 03, 2015)

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Taiwan leader Ma to meet Xi

Taiwan leader Ma to meet Xi

Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Singapore on Saturday, Ma's office said, the first time leaders from the two sides will ever have met since they split at the end of a civil war in 1949. The two presidents will "ex
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
A good beginning

A good beginning

Both Punjab and Sindh were not supportive of local bodies' elections. The provincial governments in two provinces resisted these elections for a good five years, and had courts not assertively intervened they would have persevered in that state of denial
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Should power sector reforms precede privatisation?

Should power sector reforms precede privatisation?

The chairman Privatisation Commission, Mohammad Zubair, while talking to media persons at the Federation House Karachi, has revealed that Expression of Interest (EoI) for the sale of Faisalabad Electric Supply Corporation (Fesco) is to be received by 31st
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Privatisation of public-sector assets

Privatisation of public-sector assets

For attaining higher growth and boosting economy the government will have to go for mass-scale privatisation despite fierce opposition. This policy statement was made last weekend by the Chairman of the Privatisation Commission of Pakistan while addressin
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Japan's lofty 'hydrogen society' vision hampered by cost

Japan's lofty 'hydrogen society' vision hampered by cost

Japan has lofty ambitions to become a "hydrogen society" where homes and fuel-cell cars are powered by the emissions-free energy source, but observers say price and convenience are keeping the plan from taking off. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has dubbed hyd
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 03, 2015) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Blowing in the wind: how to stop cow burps warming Earth

Blowing in the wind: how to stop cow burps warming Earth

At her farm nestled in the green hills of north-western France, Marie-Francoise Brizard is helping to curb a planet-wide menace: farting and belching cows implicated in global warming. So far this year, Brizard says she has cut methane emissions from her
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Clipping Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Clipping Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Of late, Pakistan Petroleum Limited structured itself as an asset-based company somewhat unwittingly. Ironically, it is under serious threat of losing its premier asset that is Sui Gas field, in the wake of this promising change. The looming danger reared
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ICE cotton falls amid dry Texas forecasts, weak demand
Cotton

ICE cotton falls amid dry Texas forecasts, weak demand

ICE cotton futures fell for the second straight session on Tuesday, as forecasts for dry weather in leading US growing regions allowed for harvesting to continue after recent rains, and bearish demand sentiment weighed on prices. "Texas is back in the fie
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan ready to restore ECO train, Senate told

Pakistan ready to restore ECO train, Senate told

Senate was informed on Tuesday that Pakistan Railways is ready to restore the ECO train service but the delay is due to some infrastructure improvement works under execution near Istanbul in Turkey. Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique told the hous
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Prime Minister vows to end power loadshedding in 2013-18 tenure

Prime Minister vows to end power loadshedding in 2013-18 tenure

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Tuesday that energy sector reforms are top priority of the government, and the team is making relentless efforts to ensure no loadshedding within its tenure. He was talking to Chairman of the Board & CEO of the General Ele
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
BZU students continue protest

BZU students continue protest

Students of Bahauddin Zakaria University (BZU) Lahore campus continued their protest for the second consecutive day on Tuesday demanding affiliation of their campus with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as well as the university. BZU Vice Chancellor,
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan to repatriate Afghan refugees in two years

Pakistan to repatriate Afghan refugees in two years

Pakistani authorities say they have a plan to begin a phased repatriation of 1.5 million Afghan refugees within the next two years, ruling out the extension of the December 31 deadline for their legal stay in the country. Since 2002, the UN refugee agency
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Afghanistan-bound medicines seized

Afghanistan-bound medicines seized

District administration on Tuesday has foiled a smuggling attempt that aimed delivery of government medicines in Afghanistan while six arrests were made. According to the details, drugs worth crore of rupees were being illegally smuggled using a truck. So
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
EFU Life Assurance

EFU Life Assurance

Despite many years of existence, life insurance industry is still miniscule in Pakistan. A long period of monopoly means that even today, the industry feels like in its nascent phase. Penetration rates are alarmingly low in the country - at 0.5 percent of
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
EFU Life Assurance

EFU Life Assurance

Despite many years of existence, life insurance industry is still miniscule in Pakistan. A long period of monopoly means that even today, the industry feels like in its nascent phase. Penetration rates are alarmingly low in the country - at 0.5 percent of
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Traders inform customs authorities about dry port issues

Traders inform customs authorities about dry port issues

A delegation of local exporters, importers and customs agents headed by president, Frontier Customs Agents Group, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi called on Deputy Collector, Customs Dry Port, Zakir Mohammad here in his office Tuesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bilawal for impartial inquiry into Khairpur killings

Bilawal for impartial inquiry into Khairpur killings

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party has stressed for an impartial inquiry into the Daraza Sharif incident in Khairpur and the culprits involved in it should be ferreted out for severe punishment. He was talking to Chief Minister Syed Q
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Two planes added to PIA's fleet

Two planes added to PIA's fleet

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received delivery of two airplanes today which has increased the fleet size of the national flag carrier to 37. The two aircraft which have been parked at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi include a Boeing 777
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PAC takes exception to absence of secretaries

PAC takes exception to absence of secretaries

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of KP Assembly has taken exception to the absence of administrative secretaries from the meeting, adding that secretaries used to send junior and unauthorised officers to PAC meeting. PAC meeting of KP Assembly was held on
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
MPA Sardar Asif Hayat Nakai booked

MPA Sardar Asif Hayat Nakai booked

Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Sardar Asif Nakai, a member of Punjab Assembly, for thrashing and abusing Pakistan Awami Tehreek's general counsellor candidate Tahir on October 31st. The incident occurred when both were pre
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Locally manufactured tractors 54 percent cheaper than imported ones'

'Locally manufactured tractors 54 percent cheaper than imported ones'

Locally manufactured tractors are 54 percent cheaper than imported tractors, said Abdul Waheed Khan, Director General Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer's Association (PAMA). "One locally produced tractor is around 54 percent cheaper as it is available at $
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
CPDI for presenting annual KP budget in April

CPDI for presenting annual KP budget in April

Programme Manager of Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CDPI) Syed Kausar Abbas has proposed the presenting of KP budget in provincial assembly in the month of April every year to ensure proper debate by both opposition and treasury benches. Wh
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Huge cache of weapons seized in Orakzai Agency

Huge cache of weapons seized in Orakzai Agency

Security forces on Tuesday have seized huge cache of weapons in an operation in Orakzai Agency. Security forces acted on a tip-off from intelligence agencies and raided a house in Masti Mela. Weapons in huge quantity were seized from the house. At least 1
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
APCMA for introducing safeguard mechanism to stop smuggling

APCMA for introducing safeguard mechanism to stop smuggling

All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has called for introduction of a safeguard mechanism to stop cement smuggling into the country. "Cement industry has approached various decision makers to stop influx of Iranian cement into Pakistan fr
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold keep falling

US MIDDAY: gold keep falling

Gold fell nearly 2 percent to a four-week low early on Tuesday, sliding for a fifth straight session as prices came under pressure from a rising dollar and speculation that the US Federal Reserve may lift interest rates this year. The Fed last week put a
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rises

US MIDDAY: wheat rises

Wheat prices rose about 1.4 percent early on Tuesday, rebounding in largely technical trade on ideas that a sell-off of nearly 3 percent a day earlier was overdone, traders said. Corn and soyabeans were also higher, supported by firm US cash markets. At t
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold extends slide for fifth session in Europe

Gold extends slide for fifth session in Europe

Gold fell 1 percent to a four-week low on Monday, sliding for a fifth straight session as prices came under pressure from a rising dollar and speculation that the Federal Reserve may lift interest rates this year. The Fed last week put a December rate ris
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold firmed after a four-day decline on Tuesday but languished near a four-week low as investors dumped the metal on expectations the Federal Reserve would hike US rates this year. The Fed last week firmly put a December rate rise in play, hurting earlier
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Afghan woman stoned to death for 'adultery'

Afghan woman stoned to death for 'adultery'

A young Afghan woman was stoned to death after being accused of adultery, officials said Tuesday. The 30-second clip run in Afghan media shows a woman in a hole in the ground as turbaned men gather around and hurl stones at her with chilling nonchalance.
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
No holiday on Iqbal Day

No holiday on Iqbal Day

The government has decided to do away with national holiday on the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, which is celebrated on November 9. There would be no holiday on Iqbal Day, said a statement issued by the Interior Minister, adding all the offi
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Violating discipline in LB polls: ECP de-seats PTI councillor

Violating discipline in LB polls: ECP de-seats PTI councillor

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) female councillor Uzma Bashir for violating party's rules and discipline during local bodies' election. According to details, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sa
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PLGMEA demands reduction in export refinance rate

PLGMEA demands reduction in export refinance rate

Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PLGMEA) Fawad Ijaz Khan and Chaudhry Ahmed Zulfiqar Hayat Chairman PLGMEA has demanded from the government to announce the package for leather garments and leather goods s
Published 04 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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