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Print - 2016-10-09
Motorcyclists kick off rally to highlight Indian atrocities in IHK

Motorcyclists kick off rally to highlight Indian atrocities in IHK

A motorbike rally against Indian violations at Line of Control (LoC) and Occupied Kashmir on Saturday has left from Dera Ismail Khan to Muzaffarabad. According to details, a caravan of 20 motorcycles has departed on a ten-day campaign to express solidarit
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
JI helps ease furor in parliament

JI helps ease furor in parliament

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the furor in the Joint session of the parliament convened to discuss the situation in Held Kashmir in the wake of the unparalleled struggle of the valiant Kashmiris had demonstrated dissent
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
'Refund claims up to January 1, 2016 cleared'

'Refund claims up to January 1, 2016 cleared'

All refund claims up to January 01, 2016 have been totally cleared while import containers are being cleared on the same day, said Zulfiqar Ali Chaudhry Collector Model Customs Collectorate Faisalabad. He was addressing a meeting of the Office Bearers of
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Businessmen's delegation leaves for Italy
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Businessmen's delegation leaves for Italy

A 12-member delegation of leading businessmen left for Italy to promote trade links through mutual collaboration in the areas of common interests between Pakistan and Italy. The delegation led by Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Muham
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
LDA increases efforts to eradicate dengue virus

LDA increases efforts to eradicate dengue virus

In connection with the ongoing anti-dengue campaign in the city, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has enhanced its efforts for eradication of this menace by appointing 22 focal persons for ensuring cleanliness of all its premises in the provincial metro
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
LHC body suspends licence of VP LBA

LHC body suspends licence of VP LBA

An advisory committee of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday suspended practice license of Vice President of the Lahore Bar Association, Rana Saeed Anwar, for misbehaving with an additional district and session's judge. The committee headed by Chief J
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Disaster Awareness Day marked

Disaster Awareness Day marked

'Disaster Awareness Day' was marked on Saturday in commemoration of disastrous earthquake hitting most of Pakistan in 2005, with a firm resolve to play due role in creating awareness among the people on natural calamities and preparedness to minimize thei
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
KP Assembly passes law to regulate blood banks

KP Assembly passes law to regulate blood banks

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has passed Blood Transfusion Safety Authority Bill, 2016 to regulate the collecting, testing, processing and storage of human blood and blood components as well as the rational use of safe blood and its prod
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Turkey shows interest in health insurance programme

Turkey shows interest in health insurance programme

A delegation from Ministry of Health Turkey, which is currently on a weeklong tour of Punjab, Saturday visited the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) and sought details about the rules and regulations of the Punjab Human Organs Transplantation Authorit
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
11th anniversary of earthquake 2005 observed

11th anniversary of earthquake 2005 observed

The 11th anniversary of devastating earthquake 2005 was observed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Fateh Khawani and Quran Khawni were offered for martyrs who lost their lives in this catastrophe. Collective prayers were held i
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
CPEC: Challenges, opportunities highlighted

CPEC: Challenges, opportunities highlighted

Highlighting the challenges and opportunities in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), speakers at a seminar said the project would be a game changer in the region if government ensures transparency, dedication and honesty for its completion. The semin
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Nine al Qaeda terrorists remanded to police custody

Nine al Qaeda terrorists remanded to police custody

Nine alleged terrorists of Al-Qaeda were presented in court on Saturday and were remanded in police custody for ten days. Among those arrested is the chief of Al-Qaeda South Asia in Karachi, Faizur Rehman, who also goes by aliases Abudullah and Danial. Ot
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Amir Lakhani elected PRGMEA senior vice chairman

Amir Lakhani elected PRGMEA senior vice chairman

Amir Lakhani has been elected unopposed as Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturer and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) (Sindh-Balochistan Zone) for 2016-2017. Addressing the annual general meeting, Amir Lakhani vowed to work hard f
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Imran to lead rally

Imran to lead rally

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said he will personally lead the movement to shut down the federal capital on October 30. A plan has been finalised to seal off Islamabad at more than 12 points, as Khan will stay on roads to mobilize peo
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
PPP over-optimistic about passage of draft Panama bill

PPP over-optimistic about passage of draft Panama bill

Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership is hopeful to get the joint opposition's draft "Panama Papers (Inquiry and Trial) Bill, 2016," passed from the Senate and the National Assembly in spite of the boycott of parliament by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
LESCO consumers irked by overbilling

LESCO consumers irked by overbilling

The electricity consumers of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) are receiving overbilling for two months, saying that the Company is hiding inefficiencies of field staff, shortage of recoveries and high line losses by sending them inflated bills.
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Hot, dry weather forecast

Hot, dry weather forecast

The Met Office on Saturday forecast mainly hot and dry weather for most of the country in the next 24 hours. It said that rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds was, however, expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Rawalpindi
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
KE secures second position in fuel, energy sector

KE secures second position in fuel, energy sector

K-Electric (KE) secured second position in the fuel and energy sector at the Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards 2015 jointly organised by the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) and the Institute of Chartered Accoun
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Wathra named Euromoney's Central Bank Governor of the Year 2016
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Wathra named Euromoney's Central Bank Governor of the Year 2016

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Mahmood joined the prestigious club of distinguished central bankers as he was named Euromoney's Central Bank Governor of the Year 2016 at a reception at the Press Club in Washington DC on October 7, 2016 on the side
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
District government launches website with a view to improving governance

District government launches website with a view to improving governance

City District Government Peshawar has launched first phase of Information, Communication and Technology tools in its offices to move smartly for local development. In the first phase official website of City District Government Peshawar www.cdg peshawar.g
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
CPEC must be insulated from Indo-Pak tensions: PBIF

CPEC must be insulated from Indo-Pak tensions: PBIF

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that CPEC should be kept insulated from the tensions between Pakistan and India. He also called for enhanced participation of the local industry in the CPEC to ensu
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
PSD of master circular: banks, MFBs asked for submission through DAP

PSD of master circular: banks, MFBs asked for submission through DAP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) asked all banks and microfinance banks for submission of payment systems data (PSD) of master circular through Data Acquisition Portal (DAP). According to State Bank, PSD Circular Letter No 07 of 2016, sent to all the Pres
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
India decides to seal border

India decides to seal border

That India is still demonstrating growing belligerence is a fact that has found its best expression from New Delhi's decision to completely seal its borders with Pakistan by December 2018. Announcing the decision through a statement Indian Home Minister R
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
How far to go? Photographers divided over graphic war snaps

How far to go? Photographers divided over graphic war snaps

How far to go in terms of gore and shock value when covering conflict? Capturing violence on camera was hotly debated on the fringes of Bayeux, a major French photography festival. Seasoned photographers discussed where to draw the line at an event Friday
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Protectionism a scourge? Maybe not in Africa

Protectionism a scourge? Maybe not in Africa

World economic leaders gathered in Washington this week to defend globalization, delivering a single message in unison: Protectionism will not save you. But this glosses over the plight of Africa, which is sinking further into poverty despite years of fre
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Collaborate to innovate: STI critical for sustainable development

Collaborate to innovate: STI critical for sustainable development

The pursuit of science, technology and innovation (STI), consistent with the guiding framework of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and COP21, is critical for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Asia and the Pacific has great poten
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
ECP's political finance wing

ECP's political finance wing

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has, through a notification, reactivated its political finance wing that was initially set up for three years to investigate the assets of political parties as well as elected representatives with the over-arching
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Arms seizure in Karachi

Arms seizure in Karachi

The news that the police in Karachi made the biggest seizure, since the start of targeted operations in Karachi three years ago, of a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on an abandoned house near Nine Zero in Azizabad on Wednesday morning, comes b
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Confronting sectarian terrorism

Confronting sectarian terrorism

As the 10th of Muharram, Youm-e-Ashur, draws near the nation is on edge for fear of sectarian terrorism. In fact, this month of prayers and remembrance of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA) started with sectarian killings in Quetta. Four women belo
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Islamists beat liberals in Morocco elections

Islamists beat liberals in Morocco elections

The Islamist party which has headed Morocco's coalition government since Arab Spring-inspired protests five years ago has beaten liberal rivals in parliamentary elections, results showed Saturday. Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane's Islamist Justice and
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Islamists beat liberals in Morocco elections

Islamists beat liberals in Morocco elections

The Islamist party which has headed Morocco's coalition government since Arab Spring-inspired protests five years ago has beaten liberal rivals in parliamentary elections, results showed Saturday. Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane's Islamist Justice and
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
'Honour Killings' UN, US laud Pakistan for passage of legislation

'Honour Killings' UN, US laud Pakistan for passage of legislation

The United Nations and United States on Saturday lauded Pakistan's Parliament for passing the bill against honour killings. The US State Department spokesman John Kirby has said that, "The United States welcomes the Parliament of Pakistan's unanimous pass
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
'Honour Killings' UN, US laud Pakistan for passage of legislation

'Honour Killings' UN, US laud Pakistan for passage of legislation

The United Nations and United States on Saturday lauded Pakistan's Parliament for passing the bill against honour killings. The US State Department spokesman John Kirby has said that, "The United States welcomes the Parliament of Pakistan's unanimous pass
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Imran won't ask opposition parties to join Islamabad rally

Imran won't ask opposition parties to join Islamabad rally

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided not to press other political parties to join its planned October 30 anti-government drive in Islamabad. A senior PTI leader who wished not to be named told the Business Recorder that Imran Khan
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Imran won't ask opposition parties to join Islamabad rally

Imran won't ask opposition parties to join Islamabad rally

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided not to press other political parties to join its planned October 30 anti-government drive in Islamabad. A senior PTI leader who wished not to be named told the Business Recorder that Imran Khan
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Commerce Ministry is reportedly irked by rampant corruption in Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO), with parliamentarians, top officials and top businessmen having shared evidence with the Minister and Secretary, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Commerce Ministry is reportedly irked by rampant corruption in Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO), with parliamentarians, top officials and top businessmen having shared evidence with the Minister and Secretary, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Ministry irked by rampant corruption in DGTO

Commerce Ministry is reportedly irked by rampant corruption in Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO), with parliamentarians, top officials and top businessmen having shared evidence with the Minister and Secretary, well informed sources told <
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh kills 11 members of Islamist group

Bangladesh kills 11 members of Islamist group

Bangladeshi security forces killed 11 members of an Islamist militant group on Saturday, most of them dying in a three-hour gun battle on the outskirts of the capital. Authorities said the dead were believed be members of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh kills 11 members of Islamist group

Bangladesh kills 11 members of Islamist group

Bangladeshi security forces killed 11 members of an Islamist militant group on Saturday, most of them dying in a three-hour gun battle on the outskirts of the capital. Authorities said the dead were believed be members of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
'Huge disaster' averted in Turkey as suspects blow themselves up

'Huge disaster' averted in Turkey as suspects blow themselves up

Two people suspected of planning a car bomb attack on the Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday blew themselves up after being confronted by police, averting what the justice minister called a "huge disaster". The suspects, who both died in the explosion, we
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
'Huge disaster' averted in Turkey as suspects blow themselves up

'Huge disaster' averted in Turkey as suspects blow themselves up

Two people suspected of planning a car bomb attack on the Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday blew themselves up after being confronted by police, averting what the justice minister called a "huge disaster". The suspects, who both died in the explosion, we
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Egypt admonishes US embassy over Cairo security warning

Egypt admonishes US embassy over Cairo security warning

Egypt has criticised an "incomprehensible" US warning to citizens to avoid theatres and malls in Cairo over the weekend because of unspecified security concerns, saying it could damage the country's economy. The alert issued by the US embassy in Cairo on
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Egypt admonishes US embassy over Cairo security warning

Egypt admonishes US embassy over Cairo security warning

Egypt has criticised an "incomprehensible" US warning to citizens to avoid theatres and malls in Cairo over the weekend because of unspecified security concerns, saying it could damage the country's economy. The alert issued by the US embassy in Cairo on
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
SBP''s powers to regulate forex business strengthened

SBP''s powers to regulate forex business strengthened

The State Bank of Pakistan''s powers to regulate the foreign exchange business have been strengthened through enactment of the Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2016. The major amendment through the Act, in the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1947
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
SBP's powers to regulate forex business strengthened

SBP's powers to regulate forex business strengthened

The State Bank of Pakistan's powers to regulate the foreign exchange business have been strengthened through enactment of the Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2016. The major amendment through the Act, in the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1947
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
SBP's powers to regulate forex business strengthened

SBP's powers to regulate forex business strengthened

The State Bank of Pakistan's powers to regulate the foreign exchange business have been strengthened through enactment of the Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2016. The major amendment through the Act, in the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1947
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Top general in Yemen's Saudi-backed army killed

Top general in Yemen's Saudi-backed army killed

A top general in forces loyal to Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's government has been killed in fighting with Iran-aligned Houthi troops east of the capital Sanaa, sources on both sides of the conflict said. Major-General Abdel-Rab al-Shadadi, co
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Satellite being developed to monitor CPEC route: Minister

Satellite being developed to monitor CPEC route: Minister

Transport Minister Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that, "Pakistan and China are developing a satellite to monitor the routes of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Space technology has produced massive changes in every field of life. It is contribu
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has worked out new customs values on the import of new branded heavy motorcycles (250CC to above 1000CC) of various origins keeping in view actual prices prevailing in the international market. Accordin
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has worked out new customs values on the import of new branded heavy motorcycles (250CC to above 1000CC) of various origins keeping in view actual prices prevailing in the international market. Accordin
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

New customs values for heavy bikes worked out

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has worked out new customs values on the import of new branded heavy motorcycles (250CC to above 1000CC) of various origins keeping in view actual prices prevailing in the international market. Accordin
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Business leaders urge London against ''hard'' Brexit

Business leaders urge London against ''hard'' Brexit

British business leaders on Saturday urged the government to rule out a hard break with the European Union, saying the uncertainty over the terms of Brexit was impacting investment decisions. "What we would like is the ruling out of the really worst optio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Business leaders urge London against 'hard' Brexit

Business leaders urge London against 'hard' Brexit

British business leaders on Saturday urged the government to rule out a hard break with the European Union, saying the uncertainty over the terms of Brexit was impacting investment decisions. "What we would like is the ruling out of the really worst optio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Business leaders urge London against 'hard' Brexit

Business leaders urge London against 'hard' Brexit

British business leaders on Saturday urged the government to rule out a hard break with the European Union, saying the uncertainty over the terms of Brexit was impacting investment decisions. "What we would like is the ruling out of the really worst optio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles on Nato doorstep

Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles on Nato doorstep

Russia is again deploying nuclear-capable Iskander missiles into its Kaliningrad outpost bordering two Nato members, Lithuania said Saturday, warning the move was aimed at pressuring the West into making concessions over Syria and Ukraine. "Russia is hold
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles on Nato doorstep

Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles on Nato doorstep

Russia is again deploying nuclear-capable Iskander missiles into its Kaliningrad outpost bordering two Nato members, Lithuania said Saturday, warning the move was aimed at pressuring the West into making concessions over Syria and Ukraine. "Russia is hold
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Deadly earthquake of 8 October 2005: nation observes 11th anniversary

Deadly earthquake of 8 October 2005: nation observes 11th anniversary

The 11th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, 11 years ago in 2005 was observed across Pakistan on Saturday, October 08. The anniversary was observed as the National Disaster Awareness Day to mark the 11th anniversary the calamity as 'day of firmnes
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Deadly earthquake of 8 October 2005: nation observes 11th anniversary

Deadly earthquake of 8 October 2005: nation observes 11th anniversary

The 11th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, 11 years ago in 2005 was observed across Pakistan on Saturday, October 08. The anniversary was observed as the National Disaster Awareness Day to mark the 11th anniversary the calamity as 'day of firmnes
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Dar wins ''Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia'' Award

Dar wins ''Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia'' Award

Emerging Markets, the newspaper of record for world''s development bank meetings, has declared Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar as "Finance Minister of the year 2016 for South Asia". The Award is a recognition of Pakistan''s economic perfor
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Dar wins 'Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia' Award

Dar wins 'Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia' Award

Emerging Markets, the newspaper of record for world's development bank meetings, has declared Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar as "Finance Minister of the year 2016 for South Asia". The Award is a recognition of Pakistan's economic performa
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Dar wins 'Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia' Award

Dar wins 'Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia' Award

Emerging Markets, the newspaper of record for world's development bank meetings, has declared Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar as "Finance Minister of the year 2016 for South Asia". The Award is a recognition of Pakistan's economic performa
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said the government attaches top priority to the resolution of problems faced by the entrepreneurs and all possible steps will be taken to facilitate the business community. He said this while talking to a delegatio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said the government attaches top priority to the resolution of problems faced by the entrepreneurs and all possible steps will be taken to facilitate the business community. He said this while talking to a delegatio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Economy doing better than before: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said the government attaches top priority to the resolution of problems faced by the entrepreneurs and all possible steps will be taken to facilitate the business community. He said this while talking to a delegatio
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
China''s forex reserves fall to five-year low
Currency

China''s forex reserves fall to five-year low

China''s mountain of foreign exchange reserves dropped around $19 billion in September to a five-year low, government data showed, with the central bank spending heavily to defend its currency against capital outflows. The world''s largest currency hoard
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
China's forex reserves fall to five-year low
Currency

China's forex reserves fall to five-year low

China's mountain of foreign exchange reserves dropped around $19 billion in September to a five-year low, government data showed, with the central bank spending heavily to defend its currency against capital outflows. The world's largest currency hoard fe
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
China's forex reserves fall to five-year low
Currency

China's forex reserves fall to five-year low

China's mountain of foreign exchange reserves dropped around $19 billion in September to a five-year low, government data showed, with the central bank spending heavily to defend its currency against capital outflows. The world's largest currency hoard fe
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues ''red alert'' against textile mill

Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues ''red alert'' against textile mill

The Directorate General Intelligence & Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) Faisalabad has issued a ''red alert'' against a textile mill, which caused huge loss of revenue on account of fake declarations by making zero rated supplies to suspended/black-liste
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues 'red alert' against textile mill

Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues 'red alert' against textile mill

The Directorate General Intelligence & Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) Faisalabad has issued a 'red alert' against a textile mill, which caused huge loss of revenue on account of fake declarations by making zero rated supplies to suspended/black-listed
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues 'red alert' against textile mill

Fake declarations: DG I&I IR issues 'red alert' against textile mill

The Directorate General Intelligence & Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) Faisalabad has issued a 'red alert' against a textile mill, which caused huge loss of revenue on account of fake declarations by making zero rated supplies to suspended/black-listed
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Hurricane Matthew lashes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Hurricane Matthew lashes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Hurricane Matthew weakened to a Category 1 storm Saturday, nearing the end of a four-day rampage that left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and up the Atlantic coast of Florida. The death toll in Haiti, where Matthew first made landfa
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Hurricane Matthew lashes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Hurricane Matthew lashes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Hurricane Matthew weakened to a Category 1 storm Saturday, nearing the end of a four-day rampage that left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and up the Atlantic coast of Florida. The death toll in Haiti, where Matthew first made landfa
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Trump defiantly apologises after lewd remarks about women revealed

Trump defiantly apologises after lewd remarks about women revealed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump scrambled to prevent his campaign from falling apart early on Saturday with a hastily prepared video statement expressing regret for making lewd comments about women. Trump declared himself a changed man, but i
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Trump defiantly apologises after lewd remarks about women revealed

Trump defiantly apologises after lewd remarks about women revealed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump scrambled to prevent his campaign from falling apart early on Saturday with a hastily prepared video statement expressing regret for making lewd comments about women. Trump declared himself a changed man, but i
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces'' role

Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces'' role

Finance Ministry would be unable to meet the budgeted deficit target if the provinces do not agree to generate the cash surplus indicated in the federal budget. Sources revealed to this correspondent that the Finance Ministry had forwarded a proposal to M
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces' role

Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces' role

Finance Ministry would be unable to meet the budgeted deficit target if the provinces do not agree to generate the cash surplus indicated in the federal budget. Sources revealed to this correspondent that the Finance Ministry had forwarded a proposal to M
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces' role

Deficit target: MoF links its performance to provinces' role

Finance Ministry would be unable to meet the budgeted deficit target if the provinces do not agree to generate the cash surplus indicated in the federal budget. Sources revealed to this correspondent that the Finance Ministry had forwarded a proposal to M
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Boy's killing sparks fresh clashes, curfew in IHK

Boy's killing sparks fresh clashes, curfew in IHK

Indian-held Kashmir's main city came under curfew again after thousands clashed with government forces during the funeral of boy killed in protests, police said Saturday. Police and paramilitary troops fired tear gas, pellets and live rounds into the air
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Boy's killing sparks fresh clashes, curfew in IHK

Boy's killing sparks fresh clashes, curfew in IHK

Indian-held Kashmir's main city came under curfew again after thousands clashed with government forces during the funeral of boy killed in protests, police said Saturday. Police and paramilitary troops fired tear gas, pellets and live rounds into the air
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
UN council rejects Russian-drafted resolution on Syria

UN council rejects Russian-drafted resolution on Syria

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday rejected a Russian-drafted resolution urging a ceasefire in Aleppo after Moscow vetoed a rival measure calling for an end to the bombing of the Syrian city. The measure was defeated by a vote of nine against
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
UN council rejects Russian-drafted resolution on Syria

UN council rejects Russian-drafted resolution on Syria

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday rejected a Russian-drafted resolution urging a ceasefire in Aleppo after Moscow vetoed a rival measure calling for an end to the bombing of the Syrian city. The measure was defeated by a vote of nine against
Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (September 1 to 30, 2016)

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (October 08, 2016) and the forecast for Sunday (October 09, 2016).

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 08, 2016).

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 08, 2016).

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 08, 2016)

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Hides and skins rates

Hides and skins rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (October 08, 2016).

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October 08, 2016).

Published 09 Oct, 2016 12:00am
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