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Print - 2015-12-22
Burka Avenger returns with Season 4

Burka Avenger returns with Season 4

The Emmy award nominated and multi-award winning television show Burka Avenger returns with Season 04. The fourth season will air daily from Sunday, December 20, 2015 exclusively on Nickelodeon Pakistan at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Burka Avenger is Pakistan's
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
WTO ministerial meeting Pakistan gets positive results

WTO ministerial meeting Pakistan gets positive results

Pakistan's agriculture exports will have a level playing field as WTO has eliminated immediately agriculture export subsidies by developed countries and put more restrictions on our developing-country competitors.
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Six including bride and groom killed in road accident

Six including bride and groom killed in road accident

Six members of a family including groom and bride were killed in road accident at city by pass Sukkur on late Sunday night. According to details, Abbasi family was going to their house from Shikarpur after attending the valima and when reached at City byp
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Karachiites continue to suffer due to gridlock

Karachiites continue to suffer due to gridlock

Despite a ban on Chingchi rickshaws, the busy thoroughfares of the city frequently witness gridlock, causing troubles for motorists and commuters, who suffer on daily basis due to the problem. The traffic jam has become an order of the day, exposing the t
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
'Pakistan-German Chamber' being launched

'Pakistan-German Chamber' being launched

Pak-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PGCCI) would be launched, what a German official said, within next one month to boost the present $2.2 billion bilateral trade between the two countries. Monday saw German Consulate here organising an award cer
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
CPSP wins Socrates Award 2015

CPSP wins Socrates Award 2015

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has won credits in science, technology and medical education by receiving the Socrates Award 2015. A college spokesman said on Monday that Principal Professor Zaffar Ullah Chaudhry received the award duri
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Governor inaugurates SAP training course

Governor inaugurates SAP training course

Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebaad Khan, performed the inauguration of the SAP training course. The inauguration ceremony of Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) was held here on Monday at the Governor House. SAP's Director Educa
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Leprosy Hospital Manghopir faces drug shortages

Leprosy Hospital Manghopir faces drug shortages

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation-run Leprosy Hospital Manghopir continues to face shortage of medicines, as the KMC administration has failed to provide the same to the hospital. An administrative official of Leprosy Hospital Manghopir said that there
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
JI flays rise in electricity tariff for Karachiites

JI flays rise in electricity tariff for Karachiites

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter has criticised the decision to increase electricity tariff for consumers of Karachi by Rs 0.54 per unit and demanded its immediate withdrawal. JI Karachi chief Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the performance of the
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Jatoi vows full support to businesspeople

Jatoi vows full support to businesspeople

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi has said that Pakistan Steel Mills can become a viable enterprise if over Rs 80 billion is provided for its repair, replacement, modernisation and other routine expenses. He said tha
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Textile E&T department: PU vice chancellor inaugurates new building

Textile E&T department: PU vice chancellor inaugurates new building

The Punjab University vice chancellor has opened a new building of the Department of Textile Engineering and Technology at the New Campus on Monday. Professor Doctor Mujahid Kamran then visited the department and reviewed its newly built infrastructure.
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Rangers recover huge cache of weapons, ammunitions

Rangers recover huge cache of weapons, ammunitions

Huge cache of weapons and ammunition were recovered in raids carried out by Rangers personnel in different parts of Lyari and Bheempura, here on Monday. According to a Rangers spokesman, 14 SMGs, 5 rifles, 8 pistols, 41 home-made bombs, and hundreds of bu
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Young IT graduates encouraged towards entrepreneurship: Anusha

Young IT graduates encouraged towards entrepreneurship: Anusha

Minister of State for IT& Telecom Anusha Rahman has said, "It is need of the time that young IT graduates are encouraged for entrepreneurship by providing them a conducive environment to begin and flourish their own IT businesses. Therefore, she directed
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Former AG's case: IHC seeks report from secretary interior and DG FIA

Former AG's case: IHC seeks report from secretary interior and DG FIA

Islamabad High Court Monday sought a report from federal secretary Interior and Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in response to a petition of former Auditor General Akhtar Buland Rana urging the court to bar the FIA from holding inquiry
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Quaid's 138th birth anniversary on December 25

Quaid's 138th birth anniversary on December 25

Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's 138th birth anniversary will be observed on December 25 (Thursday). Government has announced December, 25 as a public holiday. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who was also Pakistan's first Governor General, was
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan-backed Afghan peace talks may restart within weeks

Pakistan-backed Afghan peace talks may restart within weeks

Pakistan-brokered peace talks between Afghanistan and Taliban insurgents could restart in early January after weeks of pressure from partners including the United States and China, officials in Islamabad and Kabul said. The head of army, General Raheel Sh
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
KP IGP pays surprise visit to posts near tribal areas

KP IGP pays surprise visit to posts near tribal areas

KP Inspector General of Police (IGP), Nasir Khan Durrani on Monday paid a surprise visit to police posts near tribal areas. He was accompanied by the CCPO Peshawar and SSP Operations Peshawar. He visited the Police Post Frontier Road, Police Picket Fronti
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Nine companies given LoIs to generate biomass electricity

Nine companies given LoIs to generate biomass electricity

As many as nine companies and sugar mills have been issued Letter of Intents (LoIs) to generate about 271 Mega watt biomass based electricity in different areas of the country, Chief Executive Officer, Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB), Amjad Ali
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Zarb-e-Azb heading towards elimination of terrorism: Asif

Zarb-e-Azb heading towards elimination of terrorism: Asif

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif Monday said the operation Zarb-e-Azb was successfully heading towards complete elimination of terrorism from the country. "There is no doubt that our enemy is on retreat and it has faced great loss, but we have t
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Audit reports: LHC adjourns hearing till January 12

Audit reports: LHC adjourns hearing till January 12

"A reference, linked to audit reports during the past year, on accounts of the district governments, is waiting for the chief minister to make a final decision," said the Punjab Assembly secretary on Monday in a written response to a petition by the leade
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
'Road show on investment' held at Multan

'Road show on investment' held at Multan

The Central Depository Company (CDC) Pakistan Limited in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) organised a 'Road Show on Investment' at Multan for creating awareness
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Income of Business Express increases: minister

Income of Business Express increases: minister

Federal Minister for Railways Kh Saad Rafique has claimed that income of Business Express train has been increased to Rs 3.2 million daily which is Rs one million additional income after transfer of its management to the Pakistan Railways from the private
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Support price mechanism for pulses, oil seed crops demanded

Support price mechanism for pulses, oil seed crops demanded

Agricultural experts have demanded the government introduce the support price mechanism for pulses and oil seed crops to promote cultivation that will help in reducing prices and imports of the commodities. It was discussed at the panel discussion meeting
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
UET senate approves Rs 2.7 billion budget

UET senate approves Rs 2.7 billion budget

The 33rd meeting of the Senate of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore approved Rs 2.7 billion budget for 2015-16 here on Monday. The approved budget includes the recurring and development budget of Rs 2633.281 million and Development budget R
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
UET senate approves Rs 2.7 billion budget

UET senate approves Rs 2.7 billion budget

The 33rd meeting of the Senate of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore approved Rs 2.7 billion budget for 2015-16 here on Monday. The approved budget includes the recurring and development budget of Rs 2633.281 million and Development budget R
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Traders worried over non-release of ST refunds

Traders worried over non-release of ST refunds

The business community of the Southern Punjab has reiterated its demand that the government should release refunds of billions of rupees of textile and value-added industry according to its commitment till December 31st, 2015. President of Multan Chamber
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Media rights of PSL challenged

Media rights of PSL challenged

The media rights of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2016-18 given to PTV Sports and Ten Sports are being challenged at the Lahore High Court. On Monday, Lawyer Shahzada Mazhar on behalf of a citizen said that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), instead of selli
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
New master plan to be prepared for futuristic development: FDA chief

New master plan to be prepared for futuristic development: FDA chief

New Master Plan will be prepared for the systematic, co-ordinated, integrated and futuristic development of Faisalabad while the issue to remove departmental hurdles for the construction of schools and health institutions in residential sachems will be mo
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
All set to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

All set to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

Necessary arrangements have been finalised to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with religious fervour in Sialkot, Pasrur, Sambrial and Daska tehsils of Sialkot district. Various social cultural, religious organisations as well as educational instituti
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Opposition parties to form grand alliance: Wattoo

Opposition parties to form grand alliance: Wattoo

The PPP Punjab President Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has said that the opposition parties in the Punjab Assembly, as well as independent members had decided to form a grand alliance against the government. He said that an opposition coalition is in the offi
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
TEVTA, Berger Paints sign MoU

TEVTA, Berger Paints sign MoU

"Pakistan has become the centre of attention for world investment for stakeholders and multi-national companies because of its geographical position in South Asia. Stake holders of developed countries are giving priority to expand their business in Pakist
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Lesco affairs: Musadik vows to introduce greater transparency

Lesco affairs: Musadik vows to introduce greater transparency

Prime Minister's spokesman and Chairman Lahore Electric Supply Company Board of Directors Dr Musadik Malik has announced that transparency will be ensured in Lesco operations by introducing a web portal of the company enabling its consumers to get informa
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
APTMA Punjab concerned over drop in textile exports
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APTMA Punjab concerned over drop in textile exports

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Chairman Aamir Fayyaz has condemned the government's indifferent attitude towards the Punjab-based textile industry, which has resulted into alarming decline in exports during November 2015 compari
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Wildlife in Lahore Zoo: 12-member body formed to submit report

Wildlife in Lahore Zoo: 12-member body formed to submit report

In order to increase wildlife in Lahore Zoo and Lahore Safari Zoo Park for providing maximum recreational facilities to the people, Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has set up a 12-member committee, which will soon submit its report after con
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Arrest of teachers PUASA, relatives urge government to speed up probe

Arrest of teachers PUASA, relatives urge government to speed up probe

The Punjab University Academic Staff Association and relatives of the two arrested teachers have demanded that law-enforcement agencies to speed up an investigation and free both teachers, saying the case will provide them with a right to defend it.
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
FCCI chief lauds proposed incentives for non-filers

FCCI chief lauds proposed incentives for non-filers

President FCCI Chaudhary Muhammad Nawaz has lauded the proposed incentives for the non-filers to bring them into tax net and urged the government to provide same incentives and facilities to the filers. In a statement issued on Monday, he said that classi
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Prime Minister for high quality road infrastructure

Prime Minister for high quality road infrastructure

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) to ensure construction of high quality road infrastructure in the country to make it safe and cut down travel time. He was talk
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Petrol prices may be cut by up to Rs 4.5

Petrol prices may be cut by up to Rs 4.5

The prices of petroleum products are likely to reduce up to Rs 4.5 per litre from January 1, 2016, it is learnt. Reliable sources in the Ministry of Petroleum and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) told this scribe that keeping in view the fluctuatio
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan on Monday launched the Rs 1 billion interest free loan scheme for poor and deserving people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata). Speaking at a ceremony held to launch the Fata''s first-eve
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan on Monday launched the Rs 1 billion interest free loan scheme for poor and deserving people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata). Speaking at a ceremony held to launch the Fata's first-ever
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

First-ever interest free loan scheme launched in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan on Monday launched the Rs 1 billion interest free loan scheme for poor and deserving people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata). Speaking at a ceremony held to launch the Fata's first-ever
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!
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Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!

The Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has secretly revised downward the cotton estimates to 10.85 million for the current season against the initial estimates of 15.49 million bales, ie, a decline by over 30 percent, it is learnt. It is feared that
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!
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Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!

The Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has secretly revised downward the cotton estimates to 10.85 million for the current season against the initial estimates of 15.49 million bales, ie, a decline by over 30 percent, it is learnt. It is feared that
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!
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Cotton estimates secretly revised downward!

The Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) has secretly revised downward the cotton estimates to 10.85 million for the current season against the initial estimates of 15.49 million bales, ie, a decline by over 30 percent, it is learnt. It is feared that
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Blatter and Platini banned by FIFA for eight years

Blatter and Platini banned by FIFA for eight years

FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini, the two most powerful men in world soccer, were banned for eight years on Monday for ethics violations, leaving the world's most popular sport rudderless in a sea of corruption cases. The pair, who
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Blatter and Platini banned by FIFA for eight years

Blatter and Platini banned by FIFA for eight years

FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini, the two most powerful men in world soccer, were banned for eight years on Monday for ethics violations, leaving the world's most popular sport rudderless in a sea of corruption cases. The pair, who
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Decision to be taken today: ministry

Decision to be taken today: ministry

The spokesman for Ministry of Interior has said the decision on Sindh government's summary regarding extension of special powers of Sindh Rangers would be taken by Ministry Interior on Tuesday (today). He said the matter has not been referred to Ministry
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Decision to be taken today: ministry

Decision to be taken today: ministry

The spokesman for Ministry of Interior has said the decision on Sindh government's summary regarding extension of special powers of Sindh Rangers would be taken by Ministry Interior on Tuesday (today). He said the matter has not been referred to Ministry
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sindh Assembly's resolution: law ministry receives summary

Sindh Assembly's resolution: law ministry receives summary

Ministry of Law and Justice has received a summary of the resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly on 16 December curtailing the powers of Rangers for a legal opinion, highly placed sources in the Law Ministry confirmed to Business Recorder on condi
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sindh Assembly's resolution: law ministry receives summary

Sindh Assembly's resolution: law ministry receives summary

Ministry of Law and Justice has received a summary of the resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly on 16 December curtailing the powers of Rangers for a legal opinion, highly placed sources in the Law Ministry confirmed to Business Recorder on condi
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

The latest tender for Pakistan''s second LNG tolling terminal has become the subject of industry-wide controversy just days after it was advertised. The first LNG tolling terminal is already under investigation with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

The latest tender for Pakistan's second LNG tolling terminal has become the subject of industry-wide controversy just days after it was advertised. The first LNG tolling terminal is already under investigation with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

LNG tolling terminal: tender becomes subject of controversy

The latest tender for Pakistan's second LNG tolling terminal has become the subject of industry-wide controversy just days after it was advertised. The first LNG tolling terminal is already under investigation with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Employees'' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

Employees'' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

The Board of Directors'' (BoD) meeting of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), which was scheduled on December 21, 2015, has not been convened, following the protest of airline''s employees. The PIACL employees had started protesti
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Employees' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

Employees' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

The Board of Directors' (BoD) meeting of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), which was scheduled on December 21, 2015, has not been convened, following the protest of airline's employees. The PIACL employees had started protesting
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Employees' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

Employees' protest: PIA BoD fails to meet

The Board of Directors' (BoD) meeting of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), which was scheduled on December 21, 2015, has not been convened, following the protest of airline's employees. The PIACL employees had started protesting
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LSE index down 24.09 points

LSE index down 24.09 points

Shares suffered losses at the Lahore Stock Exchange where losers outclassed gainers on Monday. The LSE-25 index fell to 5,353.15 points against 5,377.24 points of last Friday, showing a decline of 24.09 points. Investors are not taking fresh positions ahe
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LSE index down 24.09 points

LSE index down 24.09 points

Shares suffered losses at the Lahore Stock Exchange where losers outclassed gainers on Monday. The LSE-25 index fell to 5,353.15 points against 5,377.24 points of last Friday, showing a decline of 24.09 points. Investors are not taking fresh positions ahe
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
ISE index down 14.57 points

ISE index down 14.57 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 14.57 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,740.94 to
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
ISE index down 14.57 points

ISE index down 14.57 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 14.57 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,740.94 to
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (December 21, 2015) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 22, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Brent oil cratered to its lowest price in more than 11 years on Monday and remained locked within a narrow range, burdened by warmer-than-normal temperatures and a market lacking clear signals. Heating oil futures weighed down the crude complex, hitting a
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 21, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Brent oil cratered to its lowest price in more than 11 years on Monday and remained locked within a narrow range, burdened by warmer-than-normal temperatures and a market lacking clear signals. Heating oil futures weighed down the crude complex, hitting a
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Oil prices hit 11-year low as global supply balloons

Brent oil cratered to its lowest price in more than 11 years on Monday and remained locked within a narrow range, burdened by warmer-than-normal temperatures and a market lacking clear signals. Heating oil futures weighed down the crude complex, hitting a
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sindh government visibly irked by ruling in Asim's case

Sindh government visibly irked by ruling in Asim's case

The Sindh government on Monday expressed its dismay over an anti-terrorism court's decision through which a police investigation report acquitting PPP leader Dr Asim from terrorism charges was rejected earlier in the day. "We are not interfering in court
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 21, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sindh government visibly irked by ruling in Asim's case

Sindh government visibly irked by ruling in Asim's case

The Sindh government on Monday expressed its dismay over an anti-terrorism court's decision through which a police investigation report acquitting PPP leader Dr Asim from terrorism charges was rejected earlier in the day. "We are not interfering in court
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Six US troops killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan

Six US troops killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan

Six American troops were killed in Afghanistan on Monday when a suicide bomber on a motorbike struck their patrol near Bagram air base, a US official said, in the latest high-profile attack claimed by Taliban insurgents. Just days ago, the Pentagon warned
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Six US troops killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan

Six US troops killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan

Six American troops were killed in Afghanistan on Monday when a suicide bomber on a motorbike struck their patrol near Bagram air base, a US official said, in the latest high-profile attack claimed by Taliban insurgents. Just days ago, the Pentagon warned
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 21, 2015)

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan needs to take on Afghan Taliban also: Olson

Pakistan needs to take on Afghan Taliban also: Olson

"Pakistan recognises the fact that to defeat the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, the country needs to take on the Afghan Taliban also," the US Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Olson told the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Olson also
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan needs to take on Afghan Taliban also: Olson

Pakistan needs to take on Afghan Taliban also: Olson

"Pakistan recognises the fact that to defeat the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, the country needs to take on the Afghan Taliban also," the US Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Olson told the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Olson also
Published 22 Dec, 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 (December 21, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
General Campbell discusses Afghan peace process with CoAS

General Campbell discusses Afghan peace process with CoAS

General John F Campbell, Commander Resolute Support Mission and United States Forces - Afghanistan called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, yesterday at General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional s
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Grain market rates
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Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (December 21, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
General Campbell discusses Afghan peace process with CoAS

General Campbell discusses Afghan peace process with CoAS

General John F Campbell, Commander Resolute Support Mission and United States Forces - Afghanistan called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, yesterday at General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional s
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (December 21, 2015).

Published 22 Dec, 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 11th December, 2015.

Published 22 Dec, 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 11th December, 2015.

Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Finance secretary says bank levy issue to be resolved soon

Finance secretary says bank levy issue to be resolved soon

Secretary Finance Dr Waqar Masood has said that the issue of withholding tax on banking transactions would be resolved soon. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance was held on Monday to consider Income Tax (Second Amendment) Bill 2015 along
Published 22 Dec, 2015 12:00am
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