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Print - 2016-05-18
PPAF, MPCL sign MoU

PPAF, MPCL sign MoU

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) signed a MoU launching the "School Improvement Program" in Quetta and Harnai districts of Balochistan. Through this agreement, MPCL and PPAF have agreed to form an alli
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Islanders protest against no water, power

Islanders protest against no water, power

The residents of Baba Bhit Island on Tuesday blocked traffic on the Native Jetty Flyover to protest against acute shortage of water and prolonged electricity outages in their tiny island in Keamari Town of the city. Hundreds of residents of the island wer
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Korean envoy holds farewell meeting with KP CM

Korean envoy holds farewell meeting with KP CM

The outgoing Ambassador of Korea Dr Song Jong Hwan called on the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak at CM Secretariat on Tuesday and discussed the matters of mutual interest and relations between both the governments. Additional Chief Sec
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
'Strong need to adopt modern biotech for seed development'

'Strong need to adopt modern biotech for seed development'

"There is a strong need to adopt modern agriculture technologies (biotechnology) especially in terms of seed development to strengthen national food security, environmental protection and to promote sustainable agriculture in Pakistan." This was stated by
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Hashoo Hotels 'Sadequain in Intimate Moments'

Hashoo Hotels 'Sadequain in Intimate Moments'

Hashoo Hotels paid tribute to the legendary Artist Sadequain by hosting an exhibition of his unexplored raw sketches & portraits, titled "Sadequain in intimate moments", a name synonymous with Art in Pakistan. The private preview was held on the 16th of M
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Education in public sector more vital than private sector: Dr Kalhoro

Education in public sector more vital than private sector: Dr Kalhoro

One-day teachers training workshop was held at Syed Pannah Ali Shah Model School, Sindh University Colony, which was presided over by Professor Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Sindh University Laar Campus, Badin. Offering his reflection
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Corruption charges: KP's DG NAB booked for torturing subordinate

Corruption charges: KP's DG NAB booked for torturing subordinate

Police Tuesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhawa's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for allegedly torturing a subordinate accused of receiving bribe. The FIR was registered on the direc
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Completion of Labour Colony: minister takes notice of delay

Completion of Labour Colony: minister takes notice of delay

Punjab Minister for Labour and Manpower Raja Ashfaq Sarwar said that any further delay in the completion of Labour colony in Industrial Estate Phase-II Multan would not be tolerated and stern action would be taken. During the visit of Labour Complex of 99
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
FPCCI seeks improved tax structure, relaxation to banking companies

FPCCI seeks improved tax structure, relaxation to banking companies

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for reduction in taxes and improved regulations governing banking industry to strengthen banking system which will make economy stronger. A strengthened banking system is must to
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Malaysian delegation calls on PU vice chancellor

Malaysian delegation calls on PU vice chancellor

A delegation from International Islamic University, Malaysia visited Punjab University and met Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran at his office here on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Assistant Professor from International Islamic University M
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Taxation laws: government urged to replace four-tier appeal system

Taxation laws: government urged to replace four-tier appeal system

The business community has urged the government to replace the existing four-tier appeal system under the taxation laws with two-tier to make the Tribunal a truly independent forum. The Customs Tribunal and the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue should be
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
GEPCO exempts industrial feeders from loadshedding

GEPCO exempts industrial feeders from loadshedding

Despite a very hot summer and current shortfall of 4000 MW electricity in the country, the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) has exempted all Industrial electricity feeders including industrial dominated feeders from loadshedding by better load ma
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Budget mustn't spell out any new tax: PIAF

Budget mustn't spell out any new tax: PIAF

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has urged the government to announce tax free budget for the year 2016-17 to achieve high economic growth; as increase in number of taxes always discourage people to stay out of the tax net while cu
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
NHMP to pick school pupils as volunteers

NHMP to pick school pupils as volunteers

The National Highways and Motorway Police have launched a special campaign to pick school students as volunteers to help it communicate with the public on road and pedestrian safety measures. A ceremony took place at Marakah in Lahore on Tuesday, where Se
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
World Hypertension Day marked

World Hypertension Day marked

The Punjab capital city has marked the World Hypertension Day-2016 with a theme "know your blood pressure" to continue efforts to promote healthy lifestyle and awareness against diseases. Since high blood pressure causes various complications in the body
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Two extremists killed in Awaran

Two extremists killed in Awaran

Two extremists were killed in exchange of fire with security forces and arms recovered from their custody here on Tuesday. The bodies were shifted to hospital where identity of extremists killed in the clash was yet to be ascertained.
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Misappropriation of funds: NAB recovers Rs 23.578 million from accused

Misappropriation of funds: NAB recovers Rs 23.578 million from accused

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Rawalpindi has recovered Rs 23.578 million from the accused in flood misappropriated funds case. An inquiry is under progress on the allegations of misappropriation and embezzlement of funds by accused Ehtesham-ul
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Illegal assets: NAB arrests official of foreign affairs ministry

Illegal assets: NAB arrests official of foreign affairs ministry

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Rawalpindi has arrested accused Shafqat Ali Cheema, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the complaint of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The accused is involved in assets beyond known sources of income case
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
CIIT organises art exhibition for SOS Village children

CIIT organises art exhibition for SOS Village children

Providing marginalized communities, especially orphans a conducive, open and dynamic learning environment with an objective to enable them to compete with others is the need of the hour. This was stated by speakers at an art exhibition organised by the De
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Langove granted 12-day protective bail

Langove granted 12-day protective bail

Islamabad High Court has granted 12-day protective bail to former advisor to chief minister Balochistan on finance Mir Khalid Langove. Lango had pleaded in the court that he wanted to cooperate with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) therefore he should
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Nisar places ban on land acquisition for housing societies in Islamabad

Nisar places ban on land acquisition for housing societies in Islamabad

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday banned land acquisition for setting up of housing societies in the federal capital. An official said that the Interior Minister issued directives to cancel land acquisition for setting up of housing fou
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Engro Foundation, SEED Ventures sign MoU

Engro Foundation, SEED Ventures sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Engro Foundation and SEED Ventures, which will result in developing and implementing structured programs for corporate incubation and impact investment. Furthermore, the two entities will be working t
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Presidential address: joint session of parliament on June 2

Presidential address: joint session of parliament on June 2

A joint session of the Parliament would be held on June 2, 2016 for the Presidential address while separate budget sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate would be held on June 3, 2016 for discussion and approval of the Budget 2016-17. President
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Controversial India's bill: Pakistan shares its concerns with UN

Controversial India's bill: Pakistan shares its concerns with UN

Pakistan has shared its "serious" concerns with United Nations over the Indian move to violate the Security Council's resolutions on Kashmir by introducing a controversial bill in the Indian parliament. "Pakistan has expressed serious concern to the Unite
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
PIA union elections: Supreme Court turns down LHC decision

PIA union elections: Supreme Court turns down LHC decision

Turning down on Tuesday the Lahore High Court's decision on Pakistan International Airline (PIA) union elections, the Supreme Court observed that elections are always held through secret ballot. A three-member judge bench led by Justice Mian Saqib Nisar w
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Killings of workers: MQM MNAs stage walkout

Killings of workers: MQM MNAs stage walkout

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Tuesday staged a token walkout from the National Assembly in protest against what it said the killings of its workers in the ongoing Rangers-led operation in Karachi. Muhammad Kamal Malik of MQM while speaking on the floo
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Joint opposition ends protest, returns to Senate

Joint opposition ends protest, returns to Senate

The joint opposition finally returned to the upper house on Tuesday, silently ending it's over week-long boycott to proceedings of the house, after they realised that the prime minister is not going to pay any heed to their demand despite protests. The jo
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
KPK Health Care Commission Act, 2015 enacted, Supreme Court informed

KPK Health Care Commission Act, 2015 enacted, Supreme Court informed

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it has enacted an Act in order to regulate the health services with strong deliveries in the province. On April 26, while resuming the hearing of a suo motu case over death
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Cotton rises off four-week low on bargain hunting
Cotton

Cotton rises off four-week low on bargain hunting

Cotton futures rose on Monday for their biggest one-day gain in two weeks, as investors stepped in to pick up bargains after prices hit four-week lows last week and spurred by a broader gains across commodities. Prices were under pressure last week, testi
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai copper climbs

Shanghai copper climbs

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper climbed 0.7 percent to 35,710 yuan ($5,493.68) a tonne on Tuesday led by firm oil prices and brighter company earnings, while investors looked for further Chinese measures to cement a recovery after tepid economic growth i
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Copper up, helped by firm oil, China worries weigh
Currency

Copper up, helped by firm oil, China worries weigh

Copper steadied on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar and firm oil, but prices are still within sight of recent lows brought about by a resurfacing of worries over demand growth in top consumer China. Oil prices touched a six-month high just below $50
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Rubber rises

Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended slightly higher on Tuesday, snapping a 6 percent drop posted over the past two sessions, as Shanghai futures steadied on the back of firm oil prices. The US dollar strengthened to around 109.47 yen from 108.95 yen in e
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Palm oil gains as demand picks up ahead of Ramazan
Currency

Palm oil gains as demand picks up ahead of Ramazan

Malaysian benchmark palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, overcoming a stronger ringgit , as demand for the tropical oil ahead of Ramazan pushed up prices. Demand for palm oil usually comes in one to two months before Ramazan, which begins in early June this
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Sugar dips, coffee firms on dry weather in Asia, Brazil

Sugar dips, coffee firms on dry weather in Asia, Brazil

Raw sugar futures on ICE eased on Tuesday from a 1-1/2-year peak hit last week while robusta coffee touched a nine-month high supported by concerns over the impact of dry weather in Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia. New York cocoa hit a five-week low, pressu
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Gold falls in New York

Gold falls in New York

Gold prices turned slightly negative on Monday, reversing gains of 1 percent on pressure from strong crude futures and US equity markets. Spot gold was down 0.05 percent at $1,272.50 an ounce at 2:07 pm EDT (1807 GMT), after rising as much as 1.2 percent
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Gold higher in Asia

Gold higher in Asia

Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, but gains were capped as Asian shares recovered from two-month lows. News of billionaire investor George Soros and other big funds buying the metal for the first time in years also supported prices.
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Gold down in Europe
Currency

Gold down in Europe

Gold edged lower on Tuesday, after better-than-expected US data and gains in European stock markets which reduced the appeal of the precious metal often perceived as a refuge from riskier assets. Spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $1,272.31 per ounce by 1340 G
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grain and soya jump

US MIDDAY: grain and soya jump

US grain and soya futures jumped early on Tuesday as investors sunk money into commodities, traders and analysts said. The buying carried nearby soyabeans to the highest price for a front-month contract since November 2014. Nearby soyabean meal reached it
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold surges

US MIDDAY: gold surges

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses after a weaker dollar and falling stock markets spurred safe-haven buying of the precious metal. Spot gold was trading 0.4 percent higher at $1,278.7 per ounce at 11:17 am EDT (1517 GMT), while US gold
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
US crude prices hits seven-month high as inventory drop seen

US crude prices hits seven-month high as inventory drop seen

Oil prices rose for a second straight day on Tuesday, with US futures hitting seven-month highs, on expectations of a drawdown in US crude stockpiles and a new wildfire threat on Canadian oil supplies. Concerns about the potential for higher Libyan output
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Water shortages

Water shortages

Since the emergence of two mega development projects near the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazar, the residents of Block-4, Clifton Karachi, are experiencing acute water shortages. Previously, water was supplied three-days-a-week but now it is only once or twice-a
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Movies' new taste for human flesh, and even kids aren't safe

Movies' new taste for human flesh, and even kids aren't safe

Hollywood is often accused of "eating itself" - forever recycling its back catalogue with endless remakes and sequels. But this year's Cannes film festival is witnessing another kind of creative cannibalism. Characters in six much talked about films are l
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Economy: Have we turned the corner?
Currency

Economy: Have we turned the corner?

The Accountant tells us we have arrived. Macroeconomic stability reached, next stop 'high growth trajectory'. An august assemblage of experts, our IMF Sherpa included, concurs. So who are the lesser minds to quibble? Nor is it constructive to be a rebel w
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Rich-poor gap widening

Rich-poor gap widening

Macroeconomic stability is a highly desirable goal for any country, especially for those which suffer from chronic resource shortage and whose industrial potential is constrained in the confines of sunset sectors like sugar and low value textile goods and
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
EU's double standards

EU's double standards

Western leaders who never tire of lecturing countries like Russia and China on human rights uttered not a single word of condemnation over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-i-Islami chief, Motiur Rehman Nizami, and four others before him. Notably, the Eu
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Signs of stagnation in home remittances

Signs of stagnation in home remittances

There was a time when home remittances were increasing by leaps and bounds, promising a healthy future for balance of payments position of the country. These hopes, however, have somewhat faded with the advent of new data in the recent months. According t
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the western route of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC), Yarik DI Khan to Rehmani Khel (55 kilometers long expressway), that would expedite pace of development in
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the western route of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC), Yarik DI Khan to Rehmani Khel (55 kilometers long expressway), that would expedite pace of development in
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

First phase of western route of CPEC inaugurated

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the western route of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project (CPEC), Yarik DI Khan to Rehmani Khel (55 kilometers long expressway), that would expedite pace of development in
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (May 17, 2016) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 18, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
PML-N, JUI-F to make 'real new Pakistan': Prime Minister

PML-N, JUI-F to make 'real new Pakistan': Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) together would make a "real new Pakistan", while those engaged in politics of sit-ins were destined to continue so. "A new, more sustainabl
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
PML-N, JUI-F to make 'real new Pakistan': Prime Minister

PML-N, JUI-F to make 'real new Pakistan': Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) together would make a "real new Pakistan", while those engaged in politics of sit-ins were destined to continue so. "A new, more sustainabl
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Ali Raza leaves court surreptitiously?

Ali Raza leaves court surreptitiously?

National Bank of Pakistan's former President Syed Ali Raza who had been on preventive bail was said to have left the courtroom surreptitiously after the Sindh High Court rejected his appeal for bail. He is facing a case field by NBP Union President Syed J
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Ali Raza leaves court surreptitiously?

Ali Raza leaves court surreptitiously?

National Bank of Pakistan's former President Syed Ali Raza who had been on preventive bail was said to have left the courtroom surreptitiously after the Sindh High Court rejected his appeal for bail. He is facing a case field by NBP Union President Syed J
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Major consumers: Gas Discos'' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Major consumers: Gas Discos'' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Gas distribution companies'' outstanding dues against different gas consumers have reached Rs 218 billion. According to official figures, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited outstanding dues against different consumers including K-Electric, Water and Power D
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Major consumers: Gas Discos' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Major consumers: Gas Discos' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Gas distribution companies' outstanding dues against different gas consumers have reached Rs 218 billion. According to official figures, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited outstanding dues against different consumers including K-Electric, Water and Power De
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (May 17, 2016)

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Major consumers: Gas Discos' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Major consumers: Gas Discos' receivables reach Rs 218 billion

Gas distribution companies' outstanding dues against different gas consumers have reached Rs 218 billion. According to official figures, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited outstanding dues against different consumers including K-Electric, Water and Power De
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
US Senate passes bill allowing September 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

US Senate passes bill allowing September 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

The US Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would allow victims of the September 11 attacks to file lawsuits seeking damages from Saudi Arabia, setting up a potential showdown with the White House, which has threatened a veto. The Saudis, who deny re
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
US Senate passes bill allowing September 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

US Senate passes bill allowing September 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

The US Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would allow victims of the September 11 attacks to file lawsuits seeking damages from Saudi Arabia, setting up a potential showdown with the White House, which has threatened a veto. The Saudis, who deny re
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country crossed $ 1 billion mark in the first 10 months of this fiscal year (FY16). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $1.016 billion during July-April of FY16 compared to $9
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country crossed $ 1 billion mark in the first 10 months of this fiscal year (FY16). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $1.016 billion during July-April of FY16 compared to $9
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

July-April FDI exceeds $1 billion mark

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country crossed $ 1 billion mark in the first 10 months of this fiscal year (FY16). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $1.016 billion during July-April of FY16 compared to $9
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Masood Azhar

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Masood Azhar

India National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly made a "formal request" to Islamabad seeking permission to visit Pakistan to further investigate the attack on the Indian Air Force base in Punjab's Pathankot on January 2. According to Indian media
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up in open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar up in open market

The dollar managed to gain strength against the local currency on the money market on Tuesday, dealer said. The rupee shed 10 in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.90 and Rs 105.10, they said. The rupee, however, rose by five paisas v
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Masood Azhar

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Masood Azhar

India National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly made a "formal request" to Islamabad seeking permission to visit Pakistan to further investigate the attack on the Indian Air Force base in Punjab's Pathankot on January 2. According to Indian media
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up in open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar up in open market

The dollar managed to gain strength against the local currency on the money market on Tuesday, dealer said. The rupee shed 10 in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.90 and Rs 105.10, they said. The rupee, however, rose by five paisas v
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday announced that auction of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) would be held on June 20, and urged the investors to take benefit from this opportunity for their better interests. The mi
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday announced that auction of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) would be held on June 20, and urged the investors to take benefit from this opportunity for their better interests. The mi
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Auction for NGMS spectrum (3G) on June 20: Dar

Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday announced that auction of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum (3G) would be held on June 20, and urged the investors to take benefit from this opportunity for their better interests. The mi
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Consensus ToRs: opposition agrees to become part of parliamentary body

Consensus ToRs: opposition agrees to become part of parliamentary body

The combined opposition on Tuesday agreed to become part of the proposed parliamentary committee announced by the Prime Minister to formulate consensus terms of references (ToRs) for the proposed judicial commission to investigate Panama leaks scandal. It
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Consensus ToRs: opposition agrees to become part of parliamentary body

Consensus ToRs: opposition agrees to become part of parliamentary body

The combined opposition on Tuesday agreed to become part of the proposed parliamentary committee announced by the Prime Minister to formulate consensus terms of references (ToRs) for the proposed judicial commission to investigate Panama leaks scandal. It
Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 17, 2016).

Published 18 May, 2016 12:00am
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