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Print - 2016-12-07
Yuan rises to three-week high
Currency

Yuan rises to three-week high

China's yuan rose to the highest level in nearly three weeks against the US dollar on Tuesday, led by the central bank's stronger fix as authorities took the opportunity of a weaker greenback to consolidate efforts to support its battered currency. Based
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Campaign aims at maligning government: Musaddik

Campaign aims at maligning government: Musaddik

Prime Minister's spokesman Musaddik Malik has said that campaign against the PML-N government was not aimed at seeking justice but to malign the government. Speaking at Aaj News talk show Faisla Aap Ka hosted by renowned anchor Asma Shirazi, Malik said th
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Three robbers killed

Three robbers killed

Three robbers were killed while their two accomplices managed to escape after an encounter with police here on Tuesday. Police said that five robbers posing as passengers were travelling from Sialkot to Lahore. The robbers stopped the vehicle near Kala Sh
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
LUMH holds seminar against corruption

LUMH holds seminar against corruption

To mark the International Anti-Corruption day which falls on 9th of December each year the Directorate of Student Affairs, Liaquat University of Medial & Health Sciences Jamshoro arranged "Awareness Walk" followed by a Seminar on "Say No to Corruption" on
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Pakistan seeks to work closely with new US administration'

'Pakistan seeks to work closely with new US administration'

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi has underscored that Pakistan is looking forward to work closely with the new US administration and wants the bilateral relations to be further strengthened in future.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Siraj-ul-Haq urges SC to decide Panamagate issue by new year

Siraj-ul-Haq urges SC to decide Panamagate issue by new year

Chief Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Siraj-ul-Haq has said that corruption is a monumental endemic that has eaten deep into every fabric of society and termed it the responsibility of the Supreme Court to purge the country of this menace.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
NAB holds walk in Karachi against graft

NAB holds walk in Karachi against graft

NAB Karachi organised Anti-Corruption walk yesterday in line with the International Anti-Corruption Day which is observed every year under United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), Government of Sindh and A
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan now in line with UN 2030 Agenda: minister

Pakistan now in line with UN 2030 Agenda: minister

Federal Minister for Climate Change, Zahid Hamid has said the government's Vision 2025 has seven pillars and 25 goals and these goals are fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which means Pakistan is now in line with the United Nati
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pizza Point's 'Made in Pakistan' in international market soon

Pizza Point's 'Made in Pakistan' in international market soon

CEO of Pizza Point, Faizan Rawat, has said that they will soon begin a network of restaurants on a national level and their brand will also be available in the international market under the label of "Made in Pakistan," shortly.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PIA pilots given full salaries

PIA pilots given full salaries

Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) pilots were given full salaries as per the decision of the organization's Board of Directors. This was stated by the spokesman of the national flag carrier, in a statement here on Tuesday. "Reference media queries PI
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ZTBL unable to reduce number of loss-making branches

ZTBL unable to reduce number of loss-making branches

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has been unable to reduce its number of loss-making branches in loss during the last three years, as the bank branches in loss stood at 134 in 2015 as compared to 133 in 2013.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Arif Habib Group joins hands with Jinnah Foundation

Arif Habib Group joins hands with Jinnah Foundation

Arif Habib Group being desirous of discharging its corporate and social responsibilities has collaborated with Jinnah Foundation to help it fulfil its vision of improving and providing better health and education services to the marginalised masses for wh
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
FBR, Ministry to discuss tax-related issues in power sector

FBR, Ministry to discuss tax-related issues in power sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Ministry of Water and Power have decided to discuss major tax related issues of power sector here on December 14 (Wednesday). Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that subsequent to the meeting held o
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Government to probe hiring of 50 employees from one family

Government to probe hiring of 50 employees from one family

Authorities promised an inquiry on Tuesday after a Sindh govt was found to have employed almost 50 members of the same family in various health ministry jobs, many in the same hospital. Corruption and nepotism is rampant in country when it comes to hiring
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rabbani takes dim view of FATA reforms' prospects

Rabbani takes dim view of FATA reforms' prospects

Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Tuesday categorically said that no reforms for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) could be successful unless the linkage among black money, FATA secretariat and the Ministry for States and Frontier Regions (Safr
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans rise

US MIDDAY: soyabeans rise

US soyabean futures rallied on Tuesday, with another round of export deals with China as well as concerns about dry weather in Argentina pushing prices higher, traders said. Short covering lent support to corn and wheat futures but gains in the grains wer
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Glencore highest bidder in auction for distressed Brazil sugar mill

Glencore highest bidder in auction for distressed Brazil sugar mill

Commodities trader Glencore Plc presented the highest bid in an auction for the sale of a distressed Brazilian sugar mill and is well positioned to take control of the plant, a source with direct knowledge of the process said on Monday. The Swiss commodit
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
China liquidity fears trigger exodus from steel to rubber
Currency

China liquidity fears trigger exodus from steel to rubber

An exodus of cash from steel to rubber to zinc threatened a blistering months-long rally across global commodity markets on Wednesday, triggered by fresh concerns about liquidity in China, the world's second largest economy. Retail and institutional inves
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
The great aluminium premium unwind continues

The great aluminium premium unwind continues

Japanese aluminium buyers will pay a premium of $75 per tonne over the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price for their shipments in the fourth quarter of this year. The settlement with producers, which will serve as the benchmark for Asian physical alumi
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Venezuela says Shell to provide $400 million financing for oil venture

Venezuela says Shell to provide $400 million financing for oil venture

Royal Dutch Shell Plc will provide some $400 million in financing to boost oil output at Venezuela's Petroregional del Lago, a joint venture with state-run PDVSA, the South American country announced on Tuesday. Petroregional, which operates the Urdaneta
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rubber pares gains

Rubber pares gains

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures extended gains on Tuesday and hit a one-week high but the gains were limited as Shanghai futures trimmed their strong gains earlier in the day after China's yuan rose to a near three-week high. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange r
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Copper retreats after rally leaves prices overstretched

Copper retreats after rally leaves prices overstretched

Copper prices fell on Tuesday as investors cashed in gains after the previous session's rally on concerns that a surge in base metals prices over the last month had left markets overstretched. Copper rose 2.8 percent on Monday as a slide in the dollar pro
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai copper rises

The most-traded contract for the metal on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed 1.9 percent higher at 22,905 yuan a tonne on Tuesday. "There is some profit-taking after the market went up quite a lot," said Helen Lau, an analyst at Argonaut Securities. "Co
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Cotton remains flat in muted trading
Cotton

Cotton remains flat in muted trading

Cotton futures remained little changed on Monday in subdued trading activity, ahead of the monthly supply-demand report from the US Department of Agriculture later this week. "We saw what looked to be speculative long liquidation late last week. Further s
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan in association with Chloride Group Plc of the UK was first incorporated in 1953 as a private limited company and went public in 1982. Chloride has associated across 35 countries in the world. Exide Pakistan is mainly in the business of manu
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan in association with Chloride Group Plc of the UK was first incorporated in 1953 as a private limited company and went public in 1982. Chloride has associated across 35 countries in the world. Exide Pakistan is mainly in the business of manu
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Split in Senate over allotment of land to PFOWA

Split in Senate over allotment of land to PFOWA

A split developed in the Senate Committee on Cabinet Secretariat over the issue of allotment of 10 kanal of land plot by Capital Development Authority (CDA) to Pakistan Foreign Office Women Association and Roots Millennium School.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Air Chief hands over four Mushshak Aircraft to Nigeria

Air Chief hands over four Mushshak Aircraft to Nigeria

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force (PAF) handed over four Super Mushshak Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force in a ceremony at Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kaduna. The Super Mushshak is equipped with glass cockpit and enha
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Sartaj says Pakistan seeks peaceful environment in region

Sartaj says Pakistan seeks peaceful environment in region

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Tuesday said that Pakistan's policy of peaceful neighbourhood is aimed at promoting peace and development for the present and future generations of the region. The adviser told the participants
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Indian firing victims to get Rs 100 million, National Assembly body told

Indian firing victims to get Rs 100 million, National Assembly body told

The government has announced Rs 100 million compensation package for the victims of Indian troops' unprovoked firing along Line of Control (LoC), as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will soon visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir to distribute compensation cheques amon
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Government urged to grant bailout package cotton growers
Cotton

Government urged to grant bailout package cotton growers

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has urged upon the Government to grant a relief and bailout package to cotton growers and convince them to bring maximum area under cotton crop to make Pakistan self-sufficient in cotton and to save more than Rs
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ministry officials directed to draft comprehensive bill on transplants

Ministry officials directed to draft comprehensive bill on transplants

The National Assembly Standing Committee for Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (HSRC) on Tuesday directed the ministry officials to draft a comprehensive bill on transplantation of human organs and tissues, as this is a sensitive legislation.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Azfar Ahsan joins Board of OPEN Karachi

Azfar Ahsan joins Board of OPEN Karachi

Founding CEO of Nutshell Forum & Founder of Corporate Pakistan Group Muhammad Azfar Ahsan joined Karachi Chapter of OPEN (Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs in North America) as Charter & Board Member. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan is a Change Activist, non-p
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ADB shows interest in Railways projects

ADB shows interest in Railways projects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shown interest to invest in the ongoing development projects of the Pakistan Railways. In this regard, Federal Minister for Railways and Asian Development Bank representatives will meet on December 7 in the capital cit
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ADB shows interest in Railways projects

ADB shows interest in Railways projects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shown interest to invest in the ongoing development projects of the Pakistan Railways. In this regard, Federal Minister for Railways and Asian Development Bank representatives will meet on December 7 in the capital cit
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan's nuclear security credentials highlighted in Vienna moot

Pakistan's nuclear security credentials highlighted in Vienna moot

Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry highlighted Pakistan's nuclear security credentials at the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Security in Vienna, Foreign Office said. The Conference was organised by International Atomic Energy Agency (
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CTD gets with more powers

CTD gets with more powers

The Sindh government, Home Department has designated the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Sindh to have all the powers under Section -11-EE (2) (f) of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1977 to monitor and keep surveillance over the activities of the persons bor
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Media campaign urged for HIV/AIDS awareness

Media campaign urged for HIV/AIDS awareness

A meeting of the Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination was held, here on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of MNA Khalid Hussain Magsi. The meeting considered the HIV/AIDS (Safety and Control) Bill, 2013 (moved by Dr Az
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Seminar on 'Emerging role of Clinical Pharmacist in Pakistan' held

Seminar on 'Emerging role of Clinical Pharmacist in Pakistan' held

A one-day seminar on 'Emerging role of Clinical Pharmacist in Pakistan: A way forward,' was organised by Hamdard Institute Of Pharmaceutical sciences at the Hamdard University Islamabad Campus to design an action plan for pharmacy practice in Pakistan.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Trump urged to nix anti-Islam elements

Trump urged to nix anti-Islam elements

US President-elect Donald Trump should revise his decision to appoint candidates in the new administration who hold adverse views of Muslims, 300 Muslim community leaders and imams in the United States said in an open letter.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KP government to seek law for pre-marriage blood tests

KP government to seek law for pre-marriage blood tests

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak while emphasizing the need of community sensitization against the fatal disease of thalassemia has vowed for initiating proper legislation to make pre marriage test compulsory to prevent the disease effecti
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
EU drops human rights condition for Cuba normalization

EU drops human rights condition for Cuba normalization

European Union countries cleared the way Tuesday for full normalisation of ties with communist Cuba next week by dropping demands for Havana to first improve its human rights record. Cuban and EU officials signed a normalisation deal in March as US Presid
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Syria army seizes key ground in Aleppo battle

Syria army seizes key ground in Aleppo battle

Syria's army seized key ground in its battle to retake Aleppo on Tuesday, capturing five more districts including a strategic neighbourhood at the heart of rebel territory. The advance came as Moscow and Washington traded barbs over stalled efforts to end
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Gambia election recount awards Barrow slimmer win

Gambia election recount awards Barrow slimmer win

The Gambia's shock election result awarded president-elect Adama Barrow extra votes by mistake but a recount showed he still won outright, the country's electoral commission told AFP Tuesday. Alieu Momar Njie, chairman of the Independent Electoral Commiss
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
South African court rules against right-to-die

South African court rules against right-to-die

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday overturned a ruling that granted a man the right to medically-assisted death and could have opened the way to legalise euthanasia. Last year, the High Court in Pretoria had ruled that a doctor could help r
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Last jihadists being hunted down in Sirte

Last jihadists being hunted down in Sirte

Forces loyal to Libya's unity government said Tuesday they were hunting down the last jihadists in the city of Sirte after the Islamic State group's ouster from its former bastion. The loyalists said their soldiers were "chasing the last jihadists hiding
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
UK court convicts Belgian linked to Brussels, Paris attacks suspect

UK court convicts Belgian linked to Brussels, Paris attacks suspect

A British court on Tuesday convicted a Belgian man living in Birmingham of giving money to Brussels and Paris terror attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini. Zakaria Boufassil handed £3,000 ($3,770, 3,550 euros) in cash to Abrini when the latter visited the city i
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Putin approves cyber-security doctrine

Putin approves cyber-security doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed off on a broad-ranging plan aimed at bolstering the country's defences against cyberattacks from abroad and cracking down on perceived foreign influence. The Kremlin's new "information security doctrine"
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
British Prime Minister joins Gulf summit for post-Brexit trade talks

British Prime Minister joins Gulf summit for post-Brexit trade talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May was to join Gulf Arab leaders at a summit in Bahrain on Tuesday for talks on trade after Britain's exit from the European Union. Defence ties are also expected to figure high on the agenda as Britain builds a new naval b
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Trump says new Air Force One too costly: 'Cancel order!'

Trump says new Air Force One too costly: 'Cancel order!'

President-elect Donald Trump called Tuesday for the cancellation of a multi-billion dollar Boeing contract to build the next Air Force One, calling the ballooning costs "ridiculous." "Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents,
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Sick abandoned in crippling Kenyan doctors' strike

Sick abandoned in crippling Kenyan doctors' strike

Sick Kenyans were turned away from hospitals and patients left stranded in their wards as a crippling strike by doctors and nurses demanding pay rises entered a second day Tuesday. Several patients have died as a result of lack of care in public hospitals
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Main rail link to Paris' CDG airport out of action

Main rail link to Paris' CDG airport out of action

Air travellers faced a scramble to catch flights at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport Tuesday after an accident on the rail link to the city centre put the line out of action for the whole day. Traffic on the RER B commuter line was blocked to and from Par
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Asian countries dominate, science teaching criticised in PISA survey

Asian countries dominate, science teaching criticised in PISA survey

Asian countries dominated the top places in a key survey released Tuesday of high-school skills, but the report criticised science teaching in many countries. The PISA survey of 15-year-olds in 72 countries and economies found that the quality of science
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
'Game of Thrones' star Vaughan dies

'Game of Thrones' star Vaughan dies

British actor Peter Vaughan, best known for his role as Maester Aemon in hit television series "Game of Thrones", died Tuesday at the age of 93. The character actor had been a recognisable figure on British television screens since the 1950s, but his appe
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Iraqi journalist killed in Kirkuk

Iraqi journalist killed in Kirkuk

Gunmen killed the head of a local radio station in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Tuesday, the latest in a string of such murders in the troubled country. "Unidentified gunmen driving a white car assassinated Mohammed Thabet al-Obeidi," a Kirkuk police colon
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Batsmen, bowlers camp from December 13

Batsmen, bowlers camp from December 13

The National Cricket Academy (NCA) is conducting a two-week Specialized Camp for emerging spin bowlers and batsmen under the supervision of NCA elite coaches here at the academy from 13th -till 25th December 2016. As many as 32 players have been shortlist
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Argentina referees plan to go on strike

Argentina referees plan to go on strike

Argentina's top referees have called a strike from Thursday to demand better security for officials at matches, jeopardising the country's weekend football programme. Sunday's Buenos Aires derby between River Plate and Boca Juniors could be among the casu
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Air Force, Army advance in Inter-Services Squash

Pakistan Air Force, Army advance in Inter-Services Squash

Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Army recorded victories against Pakistan Navy team on the opening day of the Inter-Services Squash Championship, which got under way under the aegis of PAF Sports Control Committee here at PAF Hashim Khan Complex on Tuesday
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
La Liga wants 3 billion TV audience by 2018

La Liga wants 3 billion TV audience by 2018

La Liga is targeting a global television audience of three billion people by the end of next season, a senior league official told a football conference in Qatar on Wednesday. That would represent more than double the number of fans who tuned in worldwide
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KP Snooker Championship enters into quarters

KP Snooker Championship enters into quarters

The 29th Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Snooker Championship entered into quarter-finals being played at three different venues where in more than 32 matches of the Pre-Quarter-finals decided on Tuesday. A young-gun Awais Ahmad from Hazara shocked Nouman Awan of Pesh
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Warner century as Aussies reclaim series over kiwis

Warner century as Aussies reclaim series over kiwis

David Warner slammed his sixth one-day century of the year to lead Australia to a crushing 116-run victory and reclaim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series off New Zealand on Tuesday. Warner smashed 119 off 115 balls to propel the Australians to an imposing
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh recall Rubel for New Zealand tour

Bangladesh recall Rubel for New Zealand tour

Bangladesh have recalled paceman Rubel Hossain for injured fast bowler Mohammad Shahid in their squad for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand, a team official said on Tuesday. Rubel last played for the national team during the home series against Afghanis
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Master Paints, Terra Energy earn victories in Magic River Polo

Master Paints, Terra Energy earn victories in Magic River Polo

Master Paints and Terra Energy carved out sensational victories against their respective opponents in the Magic River Polo Cup 2016 opening matches played here at the Lahore Polo Club on Tuesday. In the first match of the day, Master Paints played well ag
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Federer, Serena skip IPTL over India cash crunch

Federer, Serena skip IPTL over India cash crunch

Tennis stars Roger Federer and Serena Williams have both pulled out of an exhibition tournament in India next week as a result of the country's cash crunch, organisers said Tuesday. The two former world number ones had been the big-name draws of the India
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Despite the accent, I feel English: Jennings

Despite the accent, I feel English: Jennings

Batsman Keaton Jennings was born and bred in South Africa and captained the Proteas under-19s but insisted Tuesday ahead of his expected England debut that he feels "very English". The 24-year-old opener is tipped to make his international bow for his ado
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Aussie dips, kiwi steadies

Aussie dips, kiwi steadies

The Australian dollar dipped on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates on hold at its monthly policy meeting, but sounded cautious on economic growth after a run of soft data pointed to a possible contraction last quarter. The Aussie dolla
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Sterling hits two-month high
Currency

Sterling hits two-month high

Sterling hit a two-month high against the dollar on Tuesday as investors bet the British government would lose its battle to begin the formal process for leaving the European Union without parliamentary approval. The government has appealed to the Supreme
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 78.79-78.80 (previous 78.78-78.80).
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Renewed risk appetite, weak dollar support Asia FX
Currency

Renewed risk appetite, weak dollar support Asia FX

Most emerging Asian currencies gained on Tuesday as risk sentiment improved after the euro rebounded when market participants took a view that the selloff after Italy's reform referendum was excessive. Regional currencies found further short-term support
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,039. The total traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 6.65 billion and the number of lots traded was 16,408. Major business was contributed by gold
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
About ICAO

About ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN specialized agency, established by States in 1944 to manage the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Vision and Mission

Vision and Mission

Vision: Achieve the sustainable growth of the global civil aviation system.
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
ICAO strategic objectives 2014-2016

ICAO strategic objectives 2014-2016

As the global forum for cooperation among its Member States and the world aviation community, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets and evolves Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for the safe and orderly development of interna
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

About Organization: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a public sector autonomous body working under the Federal Government of Pakistan through Aviation Division Cabinet Secretariat. CAA was established on 7th December, 1982 through Pakista
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2016).

Published 07 Dec, 2016 12:00am
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