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Print - 2016-06-17
Namal Education Foundation launches Scholarship Fund

Namal Education Foundation launches Scholarship Fund

Namal Education Foundation has launched its "Scholarship Fund" to provide scholarships to needy students admitted for the incoming batch of 2020. A Zakat dinner was recently held in Lahore to commemorate the launch of the Scholarship Fund.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
M Ed & B Ed SU extends admission deadline

M Ed & B Ed SU extends admission deadline

The In-charge, Department of Distance Continuing and Computer Education, Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Elsa Kazi Campus Hyderabad has extended the date of admissions in B Ed/ M Ed. Distance Education Programme 2016 up to 15th July. Applicatio
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Muhammad Akram takes over as CEO GEPCO

Muhammad Akram takes over as CEO GEPCO

Engineer Chaudhary Muhammad Akram took over charge of Chief Executive Officer of Gujranwala Electric Power Company on Thursday in place of Engineer Junaid Akhtar whose services have been at the disposal of PEPCO. Chaudhry Muhammad Akram is considered as a
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Advisor not satisfied with anti-dengue activities

Advisor not satisfied with anti-dengue activities

The advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique has expressed dissatisfaction over the anti-dengue activities carried out by the government departments in Rawalpindi and warned "If dengue epidemic situation prevailed in Rawalpind
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Environment protection Punjab government earmarks Rs 185 million

Environment protection Punjab government earmarks Rs 185 million

In the Annual Development Programme 2016-17, the Punjab government has earmarked Rs 185 million for the department of Environment Protection. The major part of the proposed allocation for 2016-17 will be utilised for provision of development of biodiversi
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Technical fault causes power outage

Technical fault causes power outage

The residents of Taluka Hyderabad experienced several hours power outage following the technical fault occurred in 20/26 MVA Power Transformer of Hala Naka Grid Station on Wednesday night. The HESCO spokesman said on Wednesday that technical fault occurre
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
TCS continues to 'deliver change' this Ramazan

TCS continues to 'deliver change' this Ramazan

Well-received by the public and appreciated by social welfare circles nation-wide, TCS's unique and innovative Ramazan initiative, entitled "Delivering Change" has continued to build up momentum as Ramazan gets underway. Under this pioneering program, TCS
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bank Alfalah collaborates with Cinepax, UnionPay

Bank Alfalah collaborates with Cinepax, UnionPay

Strengthening its commitment to innovating everyday transactions, Bank Alfalah has signed an agreement with Cinepax Cinemas and UnionPay International to launch 'Cinepay Mobile Wallet'. Designed exclusively to facilitate movie buffs, this first of its kin
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
RD on cotton import: APTMA rejects Senate body's recommendation
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RD on cotton import: APTMA rejects Senate body's recommendation

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) strongly has rejected the recommendation of Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to impose Regulatory Duty on import of Cotton from India through Wagha Border. Chairman APTMA Tariq
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Another key accused held in Balochistan mega corruption case

Another key accused held in Balochistan mega corruption case

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan has arrested Saleem Shah, key accused of Balochistan corruption scandal case. Acting on a tip-off, NAB team raided a house in Hyderabad and arrested Saleem Shah, the administrator of Khaliqabad Kalat Munici
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PIB cut-off yield down 16 basis points

PIB cut-off yield down 16 basis points

The cut-off yield on long-term government securities declined up to 16 basis points (bps) in the auction held Wednesday. This was the first auction for Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) after reduction in key policy rate. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) h
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PIB cut-off yield down 16 basis points

PIB cut-off yield down 16 basis points

The cut-off yield on long-term government securities declined up to 16 basis points (bps) in the auction held Wednesday. This was the first auction for Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) after reduction in key policy rate. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) h
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Emerging markets index Global media lauds Pakistan's inclusion

Emerging markets index Global media lauds Pakistan's inclusion

A number of international media outlets including Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters have covered the news of Pakistan's re-entry into MSCI's emerging market index and have analysed its impact on Pakistan's capital markets.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Emerging markets index Global media lauds Pakistan's inclusion

Emerging markets index Global media lauds Pakistan's inclusion

A number of international media outlets including Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters have covered the news of Pakistan's re-entry into MSCI's emerging market index and have analysed its impact on Pakistan's capital markets.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Proper mechanism to monitor agriculture policies demanded

Proper mechanism to monitor agriculture policies demanded

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has demanded a proper mechanism to regularly monitor the agri policies, position of the farmers and contribution of the agriculture field. Lauding Chief Minister Punjab Shah
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Special powers to IT Commissioner: ABAD chief to meet PM's advisor today

Special powers to IT Commissioner: ABAD chief to meet PM's advisor today

At a meeting with Special Advisor to PM on Revenue Haroon Akhter on Friday, Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) will take strong position against special powers granted to the income tax commissioner for determining property values.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Sindh government urged to exempt indenter service from service tax

Sindh government urged to exempt indenter service from service tax

Chairman Indenters Association of Pakistan (IAP), Khurram Sayed and FPCCI Standing Committee on Customs Chairman Saquib Fayyaz Magoon have urged Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah and the Provincial Finance Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to consider t
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Jazz offers additional MBs to its customers

Jazz offers additional MBs to its customers

Jazz has announced an additional 200 MBs of data for Facebook & WhatsApp usage in its weekly smart internet offer for the same price of Rs 75. The offer provides subscribers of Jazz 3G additional data so they can remain connected with their loved ones dur
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
IHC scraps Rs 38 million data center project

IHC scraps Rs 38 million data center project

Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scrapped Rs 38 million project of "Establishment of Data Center and Archiving Section" initiated to preserve the judicial record, legal documents, judgements and case management. The project was conceived in May 2014 and the
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
'Government wants to accomplish PTA, transit trade deals with Tajikstan'

'Government wants to accomplish PTA, transit trade deals with Tajikstan'

Minister for Commerce, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that Pakistan wants to conclude bilateral arrangements of transit trade and Preferential Trade Agreement with Tajikistan this year in order to generate massive trade and investment activity betwee
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KP earmarks Rs 2.9 billion for wheat procurement, subsidy

KP earmarks Rs 2.9 billion for wheat procurement, subsidy

To ensure sufficient availability of wheat stock and meet requirement of the commodity, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs 2.90 billion for subsidy and procurement of wheat in the province. For the fiscal year 2016-17, the KP government ha
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
One hurt in explosion near Hoti's residence

One hurt in explosion near Hoti's residence

At least one person injured in an explosion occurred near the house of former chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti in Mardan on Thursday, police said. The bomb was planted in front of Hoti's house in an umbrella at a traffic police
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
EOBI scam: Ex-official summoned by SC

EOBI scam: Ex-official summoned by SC

The top court on Thursday asked former Secretary Ministry of Labour and Manpower Arif Azeem to appear in person before the court in connection with a contempt plea on illegal appointments scam in Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) during 2010.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Absence of FBR Chairman irks PAC

Absence of FBR Chairman irks PAC

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Thursday, irked by the absence of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the committee meeting, has written a letter to the Speaker National Assembly. The committee had directed the FBR, Pakistan Telecommunication Autho
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Call for Pak-India CBMs to resolve water disputes

Call for Pak-India CBMs to resolve water disputes

LEAD Pakistan, a think tank with focus on policy relevant research, has called for confidence building measures (CBMs) between Pakistan and India for resolving disputes like water issues. "Trust building measures can only work when both parties converge o
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PEDO identifies 29 hydro power projects of $12 billion

PEDO identifies 29 hydro power projects of $12 billion

Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) is spearheading the power sector initiative of the province of the KP. The province has huge hydro power potential of around 30,000 MW or approximately 70% of national untapped hydro power potential. PEDO
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Opposition terms KP budget 'jugglery of words'

Opposition terms KP budget 'jugglery of words'

Joint opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Thursday termed the provincial government budget for financial year 2016-16 as deficit and jugglery of words and called for the review of budget documents to remove shortcomings from it. The provincial as
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
140-kg of pork meat recovered from Chinese passenger at BBIA

140-kg of pork meat recovered from Chinese passenger at BBIA

A successful anti-smuggling operation of the customs staff at Benazir Bhutto International Airport resulted in recovery of 140-kg of pork meat from a Chinese passenger. Sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday that on arrival of a flight of
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
CJ reviews performance of HR Cell

CJ reviews performance of HR Cell

The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali reviewed the performance of last six months of Human Right Cell of Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Chief Justice of Pakistan was informed that HR Cell working under the direct supervision of his Lo
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
CEC postpones by-elections in five constituencies

CEC postpones by-elections in five constituencies

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has postponed the bye-elections in five constituencies of National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Sindh till the appointment of new members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). According to
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
River Indus in low flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma

River Indus in low flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma

After pre-monsoon rains over upper parts of the country, the mighty Indus is in low flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma with over 2,40,000 cusecs water inflow at these places, Flood Warning Centre (FWC)said here on Thursday. It further said that the Ri
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Agriculture inputs: PTI lawmaker seeks withdrawal of taxes

Agriculture inputs: PTI lawmaker seeks withdrawal of taxes

Leader of the Opposition Mahmud-u-Rashid speaking in the Punjab Assembly budget debate here on Wednesday demanded that the Punjab government should take back taxes on agricultural inputs. Rana Muhammad Iqbal chaired the session. Rashid continuing with his
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Former GEPSC officers sent on judicial remand

Former GEPSC officers sent on judicial remand

A court has sent two former top officers of the Gujranwala Electric Power Supply Company (GEPSC) to jail on judicial remand after being linked to an illegal recruitment scandal. The Accountability Court on Thursday sent former chief executive officer Ibra
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
PITB launches 'Herself' project

PITB launches 'Herself' project

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has launched entrepreneurship project 'Herself' for female freelancers that aims at empowering females to learn and earn through a series of IT based trainings and workshops. Addressing the launching ceremony
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Shehbaz, UK envoy discuss education reforms in Punjab

Shehbaz, UK envoy discuss education reforms in Punjab

British Ambassador John Casson met Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, here on Thursday. Matters of mutual interest and cooperation regarding promotion of education were discussed during the meeting. British Ambassador lauded comprehensive reforms and i
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Senator Hamdullah granted interim bail till June 23

Senator Hamdullah granted interim bail till June 23

A local court in Islamabad on Thursday approved Senator Hafiz Hamdullah's interim bail till June 23 in a case pertaining to allegedly threatening woman rights activist with severe consequences during a live TV debate. A case was registered against the JUI
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Achakzai for joint sitting to formulate foreign, internal policies

Achakzai for joint sitting to formulate foreign, internal policies

Pakhtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai on Thursday urged the government to call a joint sitting of the Parliament for formulating foreign and internal policies of the country. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Minister speaks about criticality of boarder management

Minister speaks about criticality of boarder management

Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday informed Senate that Pakistan would proceed with the border management at all cost as it is a must to stop infiltration of militants from both sides. He categorically said that Tehreek-e-Talib
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves surge by $148 million

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves surge by $148 million

The country's total liquid foreign reserves rose to $148 million during the last week. According to State Bank of Pakistan's weekly report issued on Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached $21.415 billion as on June 10, 2016
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
US voices concern over clashes at Torkham border

US voices concern over clashes at Torkham border

The United States said it is concerned by the recent clashes at the Torkham crossing point between Afghanistan and Pakistan. State Department spokesman John Kirby during a briefing here on Wednesday said the United States does not want the situation at To
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
ATC extends remand of two suspects

ATC extends remand of two suspects

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday extended the physical remand of two suspects to police on the charges of attacking a police party with intention to kill and possess illicit weapons and explosive material. The police produced Abdul Basit and Muha
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
SECP registers 641 new companies in May

SECP registers 641 new companies in May

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during the month of May 2016 registered 641 new companies witnessing an increase of 50 percent as compared to same month of preceding year. During the first 11 months of current fiscal year (2015-1
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
KPEC files reference against chairman SDA

KPEC files reference against chairman SDA

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesaab Commission (KPEC) filed a reference of Rs 50 million in the Accountability Court (AC), here on Thursday against Chairman Sarhad Development Authority (SDA) Sajid Khan Jadoon for keeping assets beyond fair means.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
MQM protests postponement of elections of mayors, others

MQM protests postponement of elections of mayors, others

Mautahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday staged a protest demonstration in front of Election Commission's provincial office against the postponement of elections of mayor, deputy and chairman and vice-chairmen of district and tehsil councils. The protes
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
25 more products named in compulsory item list of PSQCA

25 more products named in compulsory item list of PSQCA

The government has included 25 more products to the existing compulsory item list of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to ensure quality culture in the country, an official told the Business Recorder on Thursday.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
'London taunt' sparks scuffles among MQM, PPP lawmakers
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'London taunt' sparks scuffles among MQM, PPP lawmakers

A scuffle between the opposition Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), and the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), legislators of Sindh on Thursday marred the Sindh Assembly budget 2016-17 debate forcing adjournment of proceedings for the next day. Allegations
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Do we need a lobbyist at the Hill?

Do we need a lobbyist at the Hill?

It seems Pakistan has no lobbyists at Washington D.C. The absence of a strong lobby at the Hill has made Pakistan's case much weaker on several counts, ranging from the purchase of multi-role jet-fighter bomber F-16s to the fate of the Pakistan-United Sta
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Mall Road: traders for banning live coverage of protests

Mall Road: traders for banning live coverage of protests

Traders have called for banning live coverage of protests on the Mall Road following concerns over their businesses getting hurt. General Secretary of the All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran Naeem Mir and the President of the Mall Road Traders Association, Soh
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
MNA's acquittal SC remands murder case back to LHC

MNA's acquittal SC remands murder case back to LHC

While deciding legality of compromise between deceased heirs and the convict, the top court on Thursday remanded back the matter to the Lahore High Court relating to acquittal of MNA Abid Raza in a murder case. Resuming the hearing of a suo-motu on acquit
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
MOL told to compensate families of deceased workers

MOL told to compensate families of deceased workers

The Petroleum Ministry has directed Exploration and Production (E&P) company MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company BV to compensate families of the four deceased workers who died while filling a tanker on October 22, 2015, official said. Sources said that afte
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
UK envoy visits PEF head office to study free education plan

UK envoy visits PEF head office to study free education plan

Ambassador of United Kingdom to Egypt John Casson visited the head office of Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) on Thursday to study its free education programmes for the low income families in the Punjab. On this occasion, Chairman PEF Qamar ul Islam Raja
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
UEFA EURO 2016: Turkish Airlines official airline partner

UEFA EURO 2016: Turkish Airlines official airline partner

A Turkish Airlines plane painted in official UEFA EURO 2016 livery has featured in David Guetta's latest music video - 'This One's For You'. The video for the song, which is the official anthem for UEFA EURO 2016, was released today. Turkish Airlines is t
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Oil slides four percent on worry of market turmoil if UK leaves EU

Oil slides four percent on worry of market turmoil if UK leaves EU

Oil prices slumped about 4 percent and hit one-month lows on Thursday, settling down for a sixth straight day, on fears of global economic turmoil if Britain exits the European Union. It was the longest slide for oil since early January, when prices fell
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn sag

US MIDDAY: soyabeans and corn sag

US soyabean and corn futures fell on Thursday as funds liquidated long positions on improving US weather forecasts and broad weakness in commodity and equities markets, analysts said. Wheat followed the lower trend, pressured by the expanding US winter wh
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold tumbles

US MIDDAY: gold tumbles

Gold turned lower on Thursday, as sterling bounced higher and US stock markets came well off their lows following the suspension of Britain's campaign for next week's referendum after a member of Parliament was shot dead. British Member of Parliament Jo C
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Kudos to the Supreme Court of Pakistan!

Kudos to the Supreme Court of Pakistan!

Islamabad was a planned capital city built in a wilderness on the outskirts of Rawalpindi. The city was laid out on a Master Plan which after approval at the highest level was adopted as a blue print for allotment/sale of residential and commercial plots.
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
India's 'Monroe doctrine'

India's 'Monroe doctrine'

Positioned at a geo-politically sensitive crossroads, Pakistan has since the 1950s served off and on as a "cornerstone of US policy" in the Middle and Near East, joining the South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) in 1954. With Iraq opting out in 1958
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Punjab Budget 2016-17: Poor tax governance
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Punjab Budget 2016-17: Poor tax governance

Government requires money to function and provide services to its citizens. The taxes and fees paid by citizens are used to finance these services. The government would not be able to provide for law and order, education, health, roads, system of justice,
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Fight against terrorism

Fight against terrorism

To mark the second anniversary of the Operation Zarb-e-Azb in the tribal areas Director General Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa gave a media briefing on the successes of action in the tribal areas as well as intelligenc
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Banking sector's performance

Banking sector's performance

Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the banking sector for the period January-March, 2016 released by the State Bank on 9th June, 2016, shows that the banking industry of the country continues to earn handsome profits by investing their loanable resourc
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iranian flag carrier Iran Air has been taken off a safety blacklist and cleared to fly in the European Union, the European Commission said Thursday. "Following my visit to Iran in April, a technical assessment was successfully carried out in May," EU Tran
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iranian flag carrier Iran Air has been taken off a safety blacklist and cleared to fly in the European Union, the European Commission said Thursday. "Following my visit to Iran in April, a technical assessment was successfully carried out in May," EU Tran
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iran Air cleared to fly in EU

Iranian flag carrier Iran Air has been taken off a safety blacklist and cleared to fly in the European Union, the European Commission said Thursday. "Following my visit to Iran in April, a technical assessment was successfully carried out in May," EU Tran
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (June 16, 2016) and the forecast for Friday (June 17, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Gun battle in IHK kills five

Gun battle in IHK kills five

A soldier and four suspected rebels were killed in a gun battle in Indian-held Kashmir on Thursday, an army spokesman said. Soldiers intercepted a group of militants trying to cross the heavily militarised de-facto border from Pakistan into India at daybr
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 16, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Gun battle in IHK kills five

Gun battle in IHK kills five

A soldier and four suspected rebels were killed in a gun battle in Indian-held Kashmir on Thursday, an army spokesman said. Soldiers intercepted a group of militants trying to cross the heavily militarised de-facto border from Pakistan into India at daybr
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (June 16, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Obama to host powerful Saudi prince

Obama to host powerful Saudi prince

US President Barack Obama will host youthful Saudi Arabian prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Friday, dramatically underscoring the royal's meteoric rise to power in the kingdom. White House spokesman Eric Schultz said that Obama would meet the
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Obama to host powerful Saudi prince

Obama to host powerful Saudi prince

US President Barack Obama will host youthful Saudi Arabian prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Friday, dramatically underscoring the royal's meteoric rise to power in the kingdom. White House spokesman Eric Schultz said that Obama would meet the
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Woman throws acid on man in Multan

Woman throws acid on man in Multan

Police on Thursday registered a case against a married woman who threw acid on a man after he refused to marry her in Makhdoom Rasheed area of Multan. Police officer said, "We have arrested the woman under Section 336-D PPC and the victim received burns o
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 16, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Woman throws acid on man in Multan

Woman throws acid on man in Multan

Police on Thursday registered a case against a married woman who threw acid on a man after he refused to marry her in Makhdoom Rasheed area of Multan. Police officer said, "We have arrested the woman under Section 336-D PPC and the victim received burns o
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 16, 2016)

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Democrats get US Senate to consider gun control measures

Democrats get US Senate to consider gun control measures

Senate Democrats claimed a small victory early Thursday, forcing the US upper house to consider legislation to help keep guns out of the hands of terrorism suspects. The move, which could break a years-long logjam on gun control, follows demands for actio
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Democrats get US Senate to consider gun control measures

Democrats get US Senate to consider gun control measures

Senate Democrats claimed a small victory early Thursday, forcing the US upper house to consider legislation to help keep guns out of the hands of terrorism suspects. The move, which could break a years-long logjam on gun control, follows demands for actio
Published 17 Jun, 2016 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 Thursday (June 16, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Russia unveils 'world's biggest' nuclear-icebreaker

Russia unveils 'world's biggest' nuclear-icebreaker

Russia on Thursday floated out a new nuclear-powered icebreaker, said to be the world's biggest and most powerful, to be used for hauling liquefied natural gas from its Arctic terminal. Arktika, ordered by Russia's Rosatom state nuclear agency, was built
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 16, 2016).

Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
Russia unveils 'world's biggest' nuclear-icebreaker

Russia unveils 'world's biggest' nuclear-icebreaker

Russia on Thursday floated out a new nuclear-powered icebreaker, said to be the world's biggest and most powerful, to be used for hauling liquefied natural gas from its Arctic terminal. Arktika, ordered by Russia's Rosatom state nuclear agency, was built
Published 17 Jun, 2016 12:00am
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