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Print - 2015-12-30
Sri Lankan rupee hits record closing low ahead of rate decision
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee hits record closing low ahead of rate decision

The Sri Lankan rupee closed at a record low on Tuesday as dollar demand from importers weighed on the local currency and as investors waited for the central bank's decision on interest rates, dealers said. Sri Lanka's central bank is expected to raise rat
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Rouble edges down as tax support ends
Currency

Rouble edges down as tax support ends

The Russian rouble weakened further on Tuesday, falling back towards 2015 lows, dragged down by low oil prices and the end of the monthly tax payment period that provides temporary support. At 0740 GMT, the rouble was 0.2 percent weaker against the dollar
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Yuan hits four-year low; weak risk appetite dents Asia FX
Currency

Yuan hits four-year low; weak risk appetite dents Asia FX

The Chinese yuan briefly touched a 4-1/2 year low on Tuesday due to strong year-end dollar demand, while weak risk sentiment weighed on some other Asian currencies. The yuan eased to 6.4948 versus the dollar at one point, its weakest level since May 2011.
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Latam currencies up as oil steadies in thin pre-holiday trade

Latam currencies up as oil steadies in thin pre-holiday trade

Latin American currencies strengthened on Tuesday as oil prices steadied near 11-year lows, curbing a recent bout of risk aversion. A rebound in crude prices, which have been pressured lately by concerns over global oversupply, increased the demand for co
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Bangladesh interbank forex, interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 78.50-78.51 (previous 78.52-78.53). 01.50-04.50 percent (* Previous 01.25-04.50 percent.
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Dollar gains versus euro on risk appetite, oil gains lift ruble
Currency

Dollar gains versus euro on risk appetite, oil gains lift ruble

The US dollar gained against the euro on Tuesday after greater risk appetite hurt demand for the shared currency and new pressure from short sellers likely weighed, while the Russian ruble recovered on higher oil prices. Investors sought riskier assets, i
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Yuan hits 4-1/2-month low in offshore trade
Currency

Yuan hits 4-1/2-month low in offshore trade

Offshore rates for China's yuan fell on Tuesday to their weakest since a hefty two-day devaluation in August, mirroring a fall in onshore rates, with traders citing strong year-end dollar demand. Sweden's crown meanwhile hit a nine-month high against the
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Yen gets boost from souring risk sentiment
Currency

Yen gets boost from souring risk sentiment

The yen was supported against the dollar on Tuesday as soured risk sentiment favoured the safe haven Japanese currency, while the Canadian dollar struggled near an 11-year low against the greenback as crude oil prices resumed their slide. The dollar, whic
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
China's yuan firmer, off 4-1/2 year low amid low liquidity
Currency

China's yuan firmer, off 4-1/2 year low amid low liquidity

China's yuan firmed against the dollar on Tuesday having earlier hit its weakest level in 4-1/2 years on strong dollar demand, following the central bank's lowest midpoint fix since June 2011. Traders said some major banks had offered dollars after the yu
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Tech training in jail: TEVTA to provide loans to prisoners after release

Tech training in jail: TEVTA to provide loans to prisoners after release

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) will provide loan amounting to Rs ten thousand to one hundred thousand to the prisoners who will impart technical training in the jail. This loan will be given to them after release from jails
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
LSE index gains 31.33 points

LSE index gains 31.33 points

Equities registered gains on the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) amid ascending transaction volume on Tuesday. The LSE-25 index gained 31.33 points to close at 5345.24 against 5313.91 of Monday while transaction volume was increased to 1.036 million shares co
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
ISE index improves 31.63 points

ISE index improves 31.63 points

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 31.63 points as the ISE Ten Index moved f
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
ISE index improves 31.63 points

ISE index improves 31.63 points

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 31.63 points as the ISE Ten Index moved f
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Former MD PTV Aslam Azhar dies

Former MD PTV Aslam Azhar dies

Former Managing Director and Chairman of Pakistan Television (PTV) Aslam Azhar died here at the age of 85 on Tuesday night. Aslam Azhar was one of the founding members of PTV and assumed a distinct status in the realm of broadcasting media. Among many acc
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Kuwait to send troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Yemen rebels

Kuwait to send troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Yemen rebels

Kuwait has decided to send troops to its neighbour Saudi Arabia to resist cross-border attacks by the Yemeni Houthi movement, the Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas reported on Tuesday citing an informed source. Though a nominal member of a Saudi-led coalition that h
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
India police arrest ex-air force officer for spy links

India police arrest ex-air force officer for spy links

Delhi police said Tuesday they have arrested a former Indian Air Force officer on charges of passing secrets to Pakistan's spy service. Police said the man, who is accused of giving details of air force exercises to Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Inte
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
India police arrest ex-air force officer for spy links

India police arrest ex-air force officer for spy links

Delhi police said Tuesday they have arrested a former Indian Air Force officer on charges of passing secrets to Pakistan's spy service. Police said the man, who is accused of giving details of air force exercises to Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Inte
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Russia may be 'flexible' on easing of UN sanctions against Taliban

Russia may be 'flexible' on easing of UN sanctions against Taliban

Russia is ready "to show flexibility" on the possible easing of sanctions imposed on Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents by the UN Security Council, TASS news agency quoted a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday as saying. Russia supports Afghanistan governmen
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Russia may be 'flexible' on easing of UN sanctions against Taliban

Russia may be 'flexible' on easing of UN sanctions against Taliban

Russia is ready "to show flexibility" on the possible easing of sanctions imposed on Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents by the UN Security Council, TASS news agency quoted a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday as saying. Russia supports Afghanistan governmen
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

The volume of mergers and acquisitions worldwide set a new record in 2015 at more than $5 trillion, with tie-ups in the healthcare sector leading the way, consultants Dealogic said Tuesday. The $5.03 trillion annual total represents a massive rise of 37 p
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

The volume of mergers and acquisitions worldwide set a new record in 2015 at more than $5 trillion, with tie-ups in the healthcare sector leading the way, consultants Dealogic said Tuesday. The $5.03 trillion annual total represents a massive rise of 37 p
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

Global mergers and acquisitions volume hits record in 2015

The volume of mergers and acquisitions worldwide set a new record in 2015 at more than $5 trillion, with tie-ups in the healthcare sector leading the way, consultants Dealogic said Tuesday. The $5.03 trillion annual total represents a massive rise of 37 p
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
CGS General Zubair installed Colonel Commandant of Artillery

CGS General Zubair installed Colonel Commandant of Artillery

Lieutenant General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chief of General Staff on Tuesday was installed Colonel Commandant of Regiment of Artillery. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, pinned the badges of rank at a ceremony held at Artillery Regimental Ce
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
CGS General Zubair installed Colonel Commandant of Artillery

CGS General Zubair installed Colonel Commandant of Artillery

Lieutenant General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chief of General Staff on Tuesday was installed Colonel Commandant of Regiment of Artillery. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, pinned the badges of rank at a ceremony held at Artillery Regimental Ce
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Waseem to be elected mayor despite legal barriers

Waseem to be elected mayor despite legal barriers

Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Waseem Akhtar is all set to become Karachi mayor despite being declared a proclaimed offender and the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants against him by an Anti Terrorism Court. Akhtar along with other top leadership o
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar slips
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar slips

The rupee managed to recover against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. Market-men attributed the rise on the local currency to the State Bank of Pakistan's Monday's instruction to the exchange companies, in
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Waseem to be elected mayor despite legal barriers

Waseem to be elected mayor despite legal barriers

Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Waseem Akhtar is all set to become Karachi mayor despite being declared a proclaimed offender and the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants against him by an Anti Terrorism Court. Akhtar along with other top leadership o
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar slips
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar slips

The rupee managed to recover against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. Market-men attributed the rise on the local currency to the State Bank of Pakistan's Monday's instruction to the exchange companies, in
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Kabul to host peace talks meeting next week

Kabul to host peace talks meeting next week

Afghanistan will host a meeting with officials from Pakistan, the United States and China next week to prepare the way for possible peace talks with the Taliban, an official at the Afghan president's office said on Tuesday. The preliminary meeting follows
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Kabul to host peace talks meeting next week

Kabul to host peace talks meeting next week

Afghanistan will host a meeting with officials from Pakistan, the United States and China next week to prepare the way for possible peace talks with the Taliban, an official at the Afghan president's office said on Tuesday. The preliminary meeting follows
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

The sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held an in-camera meeting on Tuesday and examined irregularities and misappropriation highlighted by Auditor General Office of the Defence Ministry. Earlier, the committee directed the recovery of R
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

The sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held an in-camera meeting on Tuesday and examined irregularities and misappropriation highlighted by Auditor General Office of the Defence Ministry. Earlier, the committee directed the recovery of R
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

Audit report: PAC sub-body discusses defence ministry affairs

The sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held an in-camera meeting on Tuesday and examined irregularities and misappropriation highlighted by Auditor General Office of the Defence Ministry. Earlier, the committee directed the recovery of R
Published 30 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 Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to serve jail time for bribery

Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to serve jail time for bribery

Israel's top court on Tuesday upheld a bribery conviction against former premier Ehud Olmert, which will make him the country's first ex-prime minister to serve jail time. The 70-year-old, who was prime minister from 2006 to 2009, was sentenced in May las
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to serve jail time for bribery

Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to serve jail time for bribery

Israel's top court on Tuesday upheld a bribery conviction against former premier Ehud Olmert, which will make him the country's first ex-prime minister to serve jail time. The 70-year-old, who was prime minister from 2006 to 2009, was sentenced in May las
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 29, 2015)

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cane price row

Cane price row

It is indeed bizarre that while the sugarcane crushing season is in full swing, the government of Sindh is yet to announce the procurement price of sugarcane in the province. The delayed notification of the official price has resulted in certain absurditi
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Paving the way for Afghan peace talks

Paving the way for Afghan peace talks

Pakistan-brokered Afghan reconciliation process, suspended last July, seems to be well on its way to resumption. While 'quadrilateral framework' talks among Afghanistan, Pakistan, the US and China are scheduled for the first week of January to work out a
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 29, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
It's quite possible to contain corruption

It's quite possible to contain corruption

Market economy in its crassest form and democracy in its formative stages is a deadly combination. Among other side-effects, this combination begets massive corruption. In fact corruption takes over the system of governance itself and perpetuates it. And
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 29, 2015) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 30, 2015).

Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Economic corridor: some facts

Economic corridor: some facts

Within a year of the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) formation, the energy and infrastructure projects, planned under it are being rolled out into realities. The year 2015 comes to a close with the media all out flagging news o
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
SBP on deflation

SBP on deflation

The readers would recall that I wrote two articles (February 17 and August 21, 2015) on the subject of deflation published in this newspaper. Perhaps these two articles, to the best of my knowledge, were the only articles written in Pakistan, suggesting t
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Ex-CJ launches his political party

Ex-CJ launches his political party

It will be imprudent if not unfair to make projections on the prospects of 'Pakistan Justice Democratic Party' of a former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, at this stage. That Justice Chaudhry turned out to be the most powerf
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: Wheat rallies on bargain-buying

US MIDDAY: Wheat rallies on bargain-buying

US wheat futures rose nearly 2 percent on Tuesday to hit a one-week high on bargain buying and concerns about crop prospects in the southern Midwest, traders said. Soybeans were also higher while corn futures edged higher, rallying from contract lows as w
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Oil ends up three percent on cold; glut worry persists longer term

Oil ends up three percent on cold; glut worry persists longer term

Oil jumped more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday as colder weather prompted buying a day after prices slid 3 percent, but slowing global demand and abundant supplies from OPEC members will continue to pressure the market, traders said. Global oil benchmark Bre
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
ICE cotton dips as move higher attracts producer selling
Cotton

ICE cotton dips as move higher attracts producer selling

Cotton futures dipped on Tuesday after hitting 2-1/2 week highs the prior session, as the move upward attracted selling, keeping the market in a tight trading range between around 62 and 65 cents a lb, where it has spent much of the past month. "It's a pr
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
FBR urged to extend date of filing returns up to January 31

FBR urged to extend date of filing returns up to January 31

Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has sought extension in filing Income Tax Return date for Tax Year 2015 for corporate and non-corporate taxpayers' up to January 31, 2016 and Wealth Tax up to March 31 2016 in order to facilitate genuine taxpayers.
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Economic Corridor: LCCI urges government to ensure timely completion

Economic Corridor: LCCI urges government to ensure timely completion

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to ensure timely completion of China-Pak Economic Corridor; as it is bound to turn Pakistan into a great investment destination. The LCCI President Sheikh Muhammad Arshad in state
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Small hydel projects in Punjab Sri Lankan investors show interest

Small hydel projects in Punjab Sri Lankan investors show interest

A high-level Sri Lankan delegation led by Minister for Public Administration & Management Ranjith Madduma Bandara met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here on Tuesday. Matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations and promotion of co-operation in a
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PRGMEA for formulation of sector-wise policies

PRGMEA for formulation of sector-wise policies

Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has underscored the need of formulation of sector wise policies with the consultation of stakeholders for bringing boom in export of the country, said Chief Co-ordinator Pakistan
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PBA concerned at shutdown

PBA concerned at shutdown

In a statement issued in Karachi yesterday, Pakistan Broadcasters Association expressed deep concern and shock over the shutting down of cable networks in Gujranwala division by Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). This action has denied the entire region acce
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
World symposium on recent advances in Molecular Biology begins
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World symposium on recent advances in Molecular Biology begins

Punjab Minister for Co-operatives and Prisons Muhammad Iqbal Channar has said that the new technologies must be introduced in the field of agriculture for the benefit of farmers and prosperity of the country and research and inventions of scientists shoul
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Cut in power tariff for industrial sector hailed

Cut in power tariff for industrial sector hailed

Kissan Raaj Tehrik (Farmers' rule movement) Chairman Arsalan Khan Khakwani welcoming the decrease in electricity tariff announced by the Prime Minister for industrial sector has urged the government to grant discounted rates of power to the agricultural s
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PDWP approves six uplift schemes costing Rs 2.52 billion

PDWP approves six uplift schemes costing Rs 2.52 billion

Punjab Planning & Development Department approved 6 development schemes of development sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 2520.676 million. These schemes were approved in the 20th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
PIAF urges government to exempt industry from loadshedding

PIAF urges government to exempt industry from loadshedding

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has urged the government to exempt the industry from gas and power load shedding to achieve the exports target. The PIAF chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said the Prime Minister has approved three-year t
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Transfers, postings in Sindh Information Department

Transfers, postings in Sindh Information Department

The Government of Sindh has ordered transfers and postings of Directors of Information, Information and Archives Department, with immediate effect and till further orders. Sanaullah Rajar (BS-19) presently working as Director Press Information Karachi is
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan team visits PBIT

Sri Lankan team visits PBIT

A three-member delegation from Sri Lanka visited Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) to discuss bilateral trade. Ranjith Bandara, Minister for Public Administration and Management (Sri Lanka) was heading the team. He was accompanied by Gamini Rath
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
'Punjab Khidmat Card' launched

'Punjab Khidmat Card' launched

Punjab government has launched the first and unique programme in the history of the country, 'Punjab Khidmat Card' for providing interest free loans, free technical training, rehabilitation and welfare and financial assistance to deserving persons. This h
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Trump visits southern New Hampshire, urges supporters to vote

Trump visits southern New Hampshire, urges supporters to vote

Republican US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump urged supporters on Monday to carry their enthusiasm into voting booths, citing recent news reports questioning whether he can turn his polling strength into victories in key primary states. New Hampshir
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
FPCCI elections today

FPCCI elections today

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has finalised arrangements for holding its annual election for the year 2016 on December 30. Voting will take place for the posts of president and senior vice-president. Besides, four vice-p
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Quake hits Swat, adjoining areas

Quake hits Swat, adjoining areas

An earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude at Richter scale jolted Swat and adjoining areas on Tuesday, the met office said. The areas hit by the tremors include Swat, Shangla, Malakand Division and suburban areas. The panic-stricken people rushed out of their
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Four suspects held, arms recovered

Four suspects held, arms recovered

Sindh Rangers on Tuesday recovered as many as 2,000 bullets that were buried by the criminals in Lines Area here. According to details, Rangers raided the Lines Area on the information of already arrested suspects and dug up the ground, found nearly 2,000
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Munir optimistic about FPCCI election prospects

Munir optimistic about FPCCI election prospects

Patron-in-Chief, United Business Group (UBG), S M Munir, on Tuesday vowed to win the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FPCCI) election being held on December 30. Speaking to FPCCI Executive Committee and General Body members, he
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Tax collection: FBR field offices to stay open on 30th and 31st

Tax collection: FBR field offices to stay open on 30th and 31st

All the field offices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will remain open and observe working hours from 9am to 10pm on Wednesday (December 30, 2015) and from 9am to 12pm on Thursday (December 31, 2015) for receipt of Income Tax returns and collection
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
Rangers' powers: CM, home minister, finance minister in Islamabad

Rangers' powers: CM, home minister, finance minister in Islamabad

Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah on Tuesday left for Islamabad to discuss the Rangers' powers issue with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PM had summoned the Qaim Ali Shah to hold meeting on the issue after former did not spare time for latter to discuss th
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
FC operation: three terrorists killed in Turbat

FC operation: three terrorists killed in Turbat

At least three suspected terrorists including key commander of a banned outfit were killed during a raid by Frontier Corps (FC) in Turbat on Tuesday. Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman told the media that the operation was held on a tipoff received about the p
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
TPL Trakker Limited

TPL Trakker Limited

TPL Trakker Limited is the premier satellite-based vehicle tracking company of the country in terms of market share despite presence of many competitors. It is also the domestic pioneer of the use of such technology in Pakistan. TPL Trakker is a joint ven
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am
TPL Trakker Limited

TPL Trakker Limited

TPL Trakker Limited is the premier satellite-based vehicle tracking company of the country in terms of market share despite presence of many competitors. It is also the domestic pioneer of the use of such technology in Pakistan. TPL Trakker is a joint ven
Published 30 Dec, 2015 12:00am