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Print - 2017-02-11
Italy sets up fast-track asylum courts for migrants

Italy sets up fast-track asylum courts for migrants

The Italian government on Friday created 14 fast-track asylum appeal courts in a bid to speed up decisions on deporting migrants with no right to stay in the country. This latest sign of Italy moving to a tougher approach to deter further migrant arrivals
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Trump welcomes Abe with warm White House embrace

Trump welcomes Abe with warm White House embrace

US President Donald Trump welcomed Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the White House Friday, greeting him with a brotherly hug ahead of high-stakes talks. Abe was afforded a military honour guard and presidential embrace as he arrived for talks aimed a
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Mogherini asks US not to 'interfere' in European politics

Mogherini asks US not to 'interfere' in European politics

EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini warned Donald Trump's administration Friday not to "interfere" in European politics, in an apparent reference to the US president's praise of Brexit. "We do not interfere in US politics... And Europeans expect t
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
IUCN, Sindh government begin spring plantation at Keti Bunder

IUCN, Sindh government begin spring plantation at Keti Bunder

Forest and Wildlife Department, Government of Sindh and IUCN Pakistan jointly commenced the Spring Plantation Campaign of the Sindh province at Keti Bunder today. The event attracted Senior Government Official of the Forest and Wildlife Department, Media
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Reckless driving claims life of another student

Reckless driving claims life of another student

A teenage boy dressed in uniform lost his life after a passenger bus ran over him at Patel Para area of metropolis here on Friday. The deceased was identified as Ghulamullah, a student who boarded on the bus from Lasbela and fell from it due to negligence
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Sino-Pakistan Ethno-medicine Research Centre opens

Sino-Pakistan Ethno-medicine Research Centre opens

Speakers at the inauguration ceremony of the first Sino-Pakistan Ethno-medicine Research Centre on Friday suggested that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) should be developed with primary focus on high-tech manufacturing, with a number of indust
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
NAB Karachi arrests five accused involved in land fraud case

NAB Karachi arrests five accused involved in land fraud case

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi on Friday claimed to have arrested five accused persons wanted in reference no. 6/2017 from different vicinities of Karachi. According to official details, reference was filed against them on the charges of the
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
IRS officers observe pen-down strike

IRS officers observe pen-down strike

Officers association from Inland Revenue of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) observed a pen-down strike on Friday against the additional charge of secretary revenue division given to secretary finance division Tariq Bajwa.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Usama Qureshi made CEO Hamdard Laboratories

Usama Qureshi made CEO Hamdard Laboratories

The Chairperson of Hamdard Laboratories Sadia Rashid has appointed Usama Qureshi as the new Managing Director & CEO of Hamdard Laboratories with effect from February 1, 2017. Usama Qureshi possesses over 16 years of professional experience in general mana
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Sindh to upgrade 10 technical institutions: Murad

Sindh to upgrade 10 technical institutions: Murad

Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah decided on Friday to upgrade 10 technical institutions, two in each division, to impart quality education. He was presiding over a meeting on STEVTA at the Chief Minister's House. The meeting was attended by specia
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Bed-wear export surges by five percent in six months

Bed-wear export surges by five percent in six months

Pakistan's bed-wear export grew to $1.043 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year, up by five percent, according to the official figures. Bed-wear export growth now stands at $46.492 million in July-December 2017 as compared to the comm
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Shell Pakistan signs contract with Fatima Group

Shell Pakistan signs contract with Fatima Group

Shell Pakistan Limited has signed a three-year contract with Fatima Group - one of the leading conglomerates in the country, for the supply of lubricants, technical assistance and services. "We are proud to partner with one of the most progressive busines
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Kabul warned against more dams

Kabul warned against more dams

The president of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain, has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan should try to find a solution to resolve the water issue, otherwise the masses will suffer and the outcome will not be in
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
RPTW plans to reorganise World Performing Art Festival in November

RPTW plans to reorganise World Performing Art Festival in November

Rafi Peer Theater Workshop (RPTW) is planning to reorganise World Performing Art Festival in Lahore in the month of November after the gap of almost nine years. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) RPTW, Usman Peerzada said this while addressing the press confer
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PPDWP approves Rs 8400.146 million worth development schemes

PPDWP approves Rs 8400.146 million worth development schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) approved eight development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 8400.146 million. These schemes were approved in the 52nd meeting of PPDWP of current fiscal year 2016-17 held here
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PCA submits budget proposals to LCCI

PCA submits budget proposals to LCCI

Pakistan Computer Association on Friday submitted its budget proposals to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry for onward submission to Federal Board of Revenue. A seven members delegation, led by the President of Pakistan Computer Association (PAC)
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PCA submits budget proposals to LCCI

PCA submits budget proposals to LCCI

Pakistan Computer Association on Friday submitted its budget proposals to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry for onward submission to Federal Board of Revenue. A seven members delegation, led by the President of Pakistan Computer Association (PAC)
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Provision of quality medicines being ensured in public sector hospitals

Provision of quality medicines being ensured in public sector hospitals

On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Primary and Secondary Healthcare department is ensuring provision of quality medicines in the public sector hospitals and for this purpose, the department is procuring the medicines from high ranki
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
NESPAK hosts dinner for Chinese engineers

NESPAK hosts dinner for Chinese engineers

NESPAK hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese Engineers associated with the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project in connection with the start of traditional Chinese New Year 2017 here at NESPAK House, Lahore. Colonel Mubashir Javed (Retd), Mayor Lahore, g
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Over 0.5 million plants to be planted across Faisalabad district

Over 0.5 million plants to be planted across Faisalabad district

More than five lac plants would be planted across the district as the tree plantation movement under Prime Minister's Green Pakistan Programme. Chairman District Council Ch. Zahid Nazir imagined tree plantation campaign by planting a sapling at Govt. Tech
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PAD finalises ToRs of Punjab Maize Advisory Board

PAD finalises ToRs of Punjab Maize Advisory Board

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has finalized the Terms of References (ToRs) of the Punjab Maize Advisory Board aimed at ensuring suitable prices to maize growers and saving the crop from different pests and other diseases.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
ACCA, PCI sign MoU about issues related to CPEC, OBOR

ACCA, PCI sign MoU about issues related to CPEC, OBOR

The Pakistan-China Institute and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to promote a better understanding amongst accounting professionals about issues related to CPEC and OBOR. Paki
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
US CG, HR minister discuss matters of mutual interest

US CG, HR minister discuss matters of mutual interest

US Consul General Yuriy Fedkiw along with Consulate Director Human Rights Robert Simon met Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Khalil Tahir Sandhu here on Friday to discuss matters relating to mutual interest.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JICA to provide technical assistance to TEVTA

JICA to provide technical assistance to TEVTA

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is collaborating to provide technical assistance for establishing center of excellence in Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Institutes. Technical education system is being promoted
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Nippon Paint announces winners of AYDA

Nippon Paint announces winners of AYDA

Nippon Paint Pakistan announced the winners of 'Asia Young Designer Award' (AYDA) at an event held here at a local hotel recently who will be participating in an international competition to be held in Indonesia. The competition was first launched in 2008
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JI to observe 'black-day' on 16th over Fata reforms

JI to observe 'black-day' on 16th over Fata reforms

Jamaat-e-Islami has criticised the government for dropping the agenda item of the proposed Fata reforms from federal cabinet meeting, and announced to observe black day across the tribal region on February 16. Addressing a news conference at press club he
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
SECP to prepare plan to promote investment in Gilgit-Baltistan

SECP to prepare plan to promote investment in Gilgit-Baltistan

SECP Chairman Zafar Hijazi has instructed his team to prepare a comprehensive plan in the shortest possible time for the promotion of investment activities in Gilgit-Baltistan. He was talking to a delegation from Karakoram Cooperative Bank Ltd (KCBL), hea
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Police officials warned

Police officials warned

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tariq Masood Yasin has warned police officials to initiate disciplinary action against them in case any crime by motorcyclists is reported in their respective areas, a police spokesman said. Taking strict notice of street
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Statistics Division, EAD get new secretaries

Statistics Division, EAD get new secretaries

Additional Secretary Finance, Dr Shujat Ali Friday assumed the charge of secretary Statistics Division while Tariq Pasha, special assistant to finance minister, has been transferred to the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) as secretary, it was learnt.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz, Zehri discuss Balochistan development projects

Nawaz, Zehri discuss Balochistan development projects

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri called on Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif here at PM House on Friday. The chief minister discussed issues pertaining to development projects of Balochistan, says a press release issued here.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Parliamentary body to bring 'Orphan Children Registration Bill' in NA

Parliamentary body to bring 'Orphan Children Registration Bill' in NA

With an aim to protect orphan and homeless children and ensure their registration, a parliamentary body on Friday decided to bring the "Orphan Children Registration Bill" in the National Assembly. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights,
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PPPP leader opposes privatisation of airports

PPPP leader opposes privatisation of airports

Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Senator Saeed Ghani has expressed his concerns over government's plan to privatize big airports of the country. Senator Ghani in a statement issued by PPPP Media Office Islamabad said that Civil Aviation Auth
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Dar reviews co-ordination arrangements among ministry, SBP & FBR

Dar reviews co-ordination arrangements among ministry, SBP & FBR

Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review the co-ordination arrangements among Ministry of Finance, State Bank of Pakistan and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday. Governor SBP Ashraf Mahmood Wathra, Finance Secretary and officiating
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Global moot on Dairy Science Park in Turkey in November

Global moot on Dairy Science Park in Turkey in November

Fourth International Conference and Industrial Exhibition on Dairy Science Park will be held in Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey from November 01 to 05, 2017. The theme of the conference is Food Security though Entrepreneurship and Biorisk Management.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Jhagra assumes charge as Chief Scouts of KP

Jhagra assumes charge as Chief Scouts of KP

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra took oath as a Chief Scouts KP on Friday here at Governor's House, Peshawar. Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, Speaker Balochistan Assembly Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani administered the
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Research on effectiveness of pro-women legislations conducted in KP

Research on effectiveness of pro-women legislations conducted in KP

Blue Veins, a non-for-profit organisation has conducted research on women access to justice and effectiveness of pro-women legislations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Blue Veins under Gender Equity Programme organized a district level seminar for sharing the key
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
ECSV stresses 'community involvement' to improve education, schools

ECSV stresses 'community involvement' to improve education, schools

A meeting of Education Committee of Sindh Vision (ECSV) was held to propose recommendations for improvement of education in schools of Sindh. The committee has unearthed that there were 41724 primary schools with just 87085 teachers in Sindh while 53% sch
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Government wants to ink 'economic charter' with Opposition: Haroon

Government wants to ink 'economic charter' with Opposition: Haroon

The federal government wants to sign a "National Economic Charter" with opposition parties for stability in the economic policies to achieve long-term growth. Addressing the business community on Friday at the Federation House here, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Sp
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Terrorism - a by-product of corruption: Shura Hamdard

Terrorism - a by-product of corruption: Shura Hamdard

Speakers at the meeting of Shura Hamdard Karachi chapter urged the government to do whatever it can to root out the corruption from Pakistani society as terrorism is a by-product of corruption. The meeting was held on Thursday on the theme: Corruption and
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
CNG stations' refunds: RTOs accused of discriminatory treatment

CNG stations' refunds: RTOs accused of discriminatory treatment

Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have adopted discriminatory and conflicting treatments for payment of refunds to the CNG stations. It is learnt that the issue is under investigation of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) for
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Sindh PA approves 7 bills, 12 resolutions amid low attendance: Fafen

Sindh PA approves 7 bills, 12 resolutions amid low attendance: Fafen

Marked by low attendance of lawmakers, the Provincial Assembly of Sindh passed seven bills, including an important legislative proposal to protect children from underage labour and corporal punishments and adopted 12 resolutions during 12 sittings of the
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Nation proud of armed forces' sacrifices in war against terrorism: Nisar

Nation proud of armed forces' sacrifices in war against terrorism: Nisar

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said wars are not fought with weapons alone but passion and firm belief is a pre-requisite. The Minister, who visited National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) here to witness g
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Protest held against killing of FUUAST girls students

Protest held against killing of FUUAST girls students

A number of students of the Federal Urdu University staged a protest on Friday, one day after a speeding passenger coach killed three girl students of the university near Bait-ul-Mukarram Mosque. The protesters, backed by organizations including Imamia St
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Former SBP governor Kassim Parekh laid to rest

Former SBP governor Kassim Parekh laid to rest

Former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Kassim Parekh was laid to rest in the Mewa Shah Graveyard on Friday. Earlier, his Namaz-e-Janaza was offered at the Jamia Masjid Bait-us-Salam, Defence Housing Authority (Phase-IV) after Friday prayers.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Houbara Bustard: CJ LHC seeks explanation form PWLD, FG

Houbara Bustard: CJ LHC seeks explanation form PWLD, FG

Lahore High Court Chief Justice here on Friday has called for an explanation from the Punjab Wildlife Department (PWLD) and federal government as to why the Houbara Bustard has been removed from the protected animals' list (PAL). The CJ Syed Mansoor Ali S
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Hayatabad residents seek separate township status

Hayatabad residents seek separate township status

Hayatabad Residents Society has demanded a separate town status for the posh locality of the Hayatabad and free occupation of the township from Peshawar Development Authority, and warned the provincial government that they would approach the court, if dem
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Sindh MPs asked to amend Sindh Tenancy Act 1950

Sindh MPs asked to amend Sindh Tenancy Act 1950

Trade unions, civil society and labour rights activists on Friday urged the provincial legislatures to initiate debate on workers' rights and suggested them to make amendments in the Sindh Tenancy Act 1950 and other labour laws to ensure livelihood and so
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
'No mechanism to control prices of stents available'

'No mechanism to control prices of stents available'

No viable mechanism to control the stents' prices is available at the moment, while provincial health departments are directed to initiate action against doctors and hospitals involved in placing substandard stents in heart patients. Chief Executive Offic
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Ahsan inaugurates SDG Support Unit

Ahsan inaugurates SDG Support Unit

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal urged all development partners to use SDGs agencies to synergize and co-ordinate their efforts to support Pakistan in achieving SDGs. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated SDG Support Un
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
1,467 closed schools reopen in Sindh

1,467 closed schools reopen in Sindh

The Sindh Education Department has reopened 1,467 closed schools in Sindh in the last two months. Provincial Minister for Education and Literacy Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar has said that the work is in progress to reopen more schools soon. The closed schools
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Dr Malik meets Nawaz

Dr Malik meets Nawaz

Former Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik and Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo met Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif at PM House on Friday. Matters pertaining to National politics and development projects of Balochistan
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
SC takes suo motu on Larkana Jirga

SC takes suo motu on Larkana Jirga

The Supreme Court sought report from deputy inspector general of Larkana police within three days about alleged decision of a Jirga (a local council of notables) here on Friday, asking an accused of having illicit relations with a woman to pay substantial
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cotton rises after 'uneventful' WASDE report
Cotton

Cotton rises after 'uneventful' WASDE report

ICE cotton futures settled higher after paring gains from earlier in the session on Thursday after monthly US government data showed production and inventories estimates for the 2016-17 crop year in line with market expectations. The March cotton contract
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai copper rises

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper cut early losses of about 1 percent to end up 0.2 percent at 47,610 yuan ($6,923) a tonne on Friday on supply concerns and Chinese trade data that underscored stronger demand prospects for the metal. China reported better-
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Copper hits highest since May 2015 on Chile mine strike

Copper hits highest since May 2015 on Chile mine strike

Copper prices surged to their highest in over 20 months on Friday after BHP Billiton declared force majeure due to a strike at the world's biggest copper mine in Chile. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange surged 4.6 percent to close at $6,090 a
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Rubber up

Rubber up

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose on Friday due to firmer Shanghai futures, and amid higher Tokyo stock market helped by US President Donald Trump's pledge for a major tax announcement, leading to a weekly gain of over three percent. The Tokyo Commodity
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil falls on higher than forecast stockpiles data

Malaysian palm oil falls on higher than forecast stockpiles data

Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday, ending three sessions of gains and dragged down by higher than forecast inventory data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). Palm was up earlier in the day, touching its highest in over two weeks on expectati
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
New York cocoa falls to five-year low, robusta coffee up

New York cocoa falls to five-year low, robusta coffee up

New York cocoa futures on ICE fell below $2,000 per tonne for the first time in more than five years on Thursday, as traders focused on plentiful supplies, while robusta coffee futures rebounded up from a six-week low after finding support.
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Gol slips in New York

Gol slips in New York

Gold slipped on Thursday from a three-month high in the previous session after robust US economic data pointed to a stronger economy, increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise US interest rates. The data showing rising US wholesale inv
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold fell on Friday on a firmer dollar after US President Donald Trump promised a major tax announcement and as economic data boosted expectations of a US rate hike. Spot gold was down 0.5 percent at $1,223.93 per ounce by 0711 GMT. On Wednesday, it touch
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Gold retreats in European trade
Currency

Gold retreats in European trade

Gold fell on Friday, retreating further from this week's three-month high, as US President Donald Trump's promise of a major tax announcement boosted the dollar and the latest economic data fuelled talk of a near-term rise in US interest rates. Disappoint
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: I Coast cocoa defaults sap confidence in marketing board

US MIDDAY: I Coast cocoa defaults sap confidence in marketing board

Cocoa exporters and traders said on Monday that a lack of transparency surrounding a wave of export contract defaults in Ivory Coast has shaken their confidence in the top grower's marketing board. The Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) last week acknowledged
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Oil up on widespread Opec deal compliance, US rig count rises

Oil up on widespread Opec deal compliance, US rig count rises

Oil prices rose on Friday after reports that Opec members delivered more than 90 percent of the output cuts they pledged in a landmark deal that took effect in January. Supply from the 11 members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries wi
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat and corn rise

US MIDDAY: wheat and corn rise

US wheat and corn futures extended gains to set multi-month highs on Friday on follow-through buying after the US Department of Agriculture slashed domestic stockpile estimates in a monthly report on Thursday. Soybeans also were higher as investors defend
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold steadies
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold steadies

Gold steadied on Friday, but remained below this week's three-month top as the US dollar and Treasury yields came off their highs after the currency initially jumped on US President Donald Trump's promise of a major tax announcement. Spot gold was up 0.02
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
UK drops hundreds of misconduct claims over Iraq, Afghan wars

UK drops hundreds of misconduct claims over Iraq, Afghan wars

Britain is dismissing hundreds of allegations of misconduct by its soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, the defence ministry said on Friday, following an investigation that uncovered spurious claims. The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), which was set u
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Dozens of Pakistani and Afghan cyclists embarked on a 350 kilometre race on Friday through scenic but militancy-hit north-west to promote international tourism and cross-border peace. The 87 spandex-clad competitors began their journey in Peshawar. The ev
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Dozens of Pakistani and Afghan cyclists embarked on a 350 kilometre race on Friday through scenic but militancy-hit north-west to promote international tourism and cross-border peace. The 87 spandex-clad competitors began their journey in Peshawar. The ev
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Cycling tour aimed at boosting tourism in KP

Dozens of Pakistani and Afghan cyclists embarked on a 350 kilometre race on Friday through scenic but militancy-hit north-west to promote international tourism and cross-border peace. The 87 spandex-clad competitors began their journey in Peshawar. The ev
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is anticipating a revenue shortfall of around Rs 120 billion in third quarter of current fiscal year; it is learnt. This was disclosed during a performance review meeting headed by Haroon Akhtar, Advisor to PM on Revenue
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is anticipating a revenue shortfall of around Rs 120 billion in third quarter of current fiscal year; it is learnt. This was disclosed during a performance review meeting headed by Haroon Akhtar, Advisor to PM on Revenue
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

FBR anticipating Rs 120 billion revenue shortfall in Q3

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is anticipating a revenue shortfall of around Rs 120 billion in third quarter of current fiscal year; it is learnt. This was disclosed during a performance review meeting headed by Haroon Akhtar, Advisor to PM on Revenue
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Shallow quake hits southern Taiwan

Shallow quake hits southern Taiwan

A shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, a short distance from where a strong quake left dozens of people dead a year ago. The epicentre of the moderate 5.6-magnitude quake was 19 kilometres (12 miles)
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
July-January workers remittances slip

July-January workers remittances slip

Workers remittances slightly declined by 2 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY17). Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $10.946 billion in first seven months (July to January) of FY17, compared with $11.155 billion received during
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
July-January workers remittances slip

July-January workers remittances slip

Workers remittances slightly declined by 2 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY17). Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $10.946 billion in first seven months (July to January) of FY17, compared with $11.155 billion received during
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
July-January workers remittances slip

July-January workers remittances slip

Workers remittances slightly declined by 2 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY17). Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $10.946 billion in first seven months (July to January) of FY17, compared with $11.155 billion received during
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LHC asks government to remove EPTB''s chief

LHC asks government to remove EPTB''s chief

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Friday directed the government to remove Siddiqul Farooq from the post of chairman Evacuee Property Trust Board (EPTB).Proceeding with a petition filed against the appointment of Siddiqul Farooq as chairman EPTB, the
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LHC asks government to remove EPTB's chief

LHC asks government to remove EPTB's chief

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Friday directed the government to remove Siddiqul Farooq from the post of chairman Evacuee Property Trust Board (EPTB).Proceeding with a petition filed against the appointment of Siddiqul Farooq as chairman EPTB, the
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Insider trading suspicions against Deutsche Boerse chief Carsten Kengeter took a new turn Friday after a German media report that he discussed merger plans with the London Stock Exchange with a government official shortly before a large share purchase. De
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (February 10, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (February 11, 2017).

Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Insider trading suspicions against Deutsche Boerse chief Carsten Kengeter took a new turn Friday after a German media report that he discussed merger plans with the London Stock Exchange with a government official shortly before a large share purchase. De
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Deutsche Boerse boss faces new insider trading questions

Insider trading suspicions against Deutsche Boerse chief Carsten Kengeter took a new turn Friday after a German media report that he discussed merger plans with the London Stock Exchange with a government official shortly before a large share purchase. De
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Exporters to benefit from duty drawback package anytime soon: Dastgir

Exporters to benefit from duty drawback package anytime soon: Dastgir

Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan chaired an inter-ministerial meeting attended by Secretary Textile Industry and Secretary Commerce. According to a press release, the minister said the required notifications for both textile and non-tex
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 10, 2017).

Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Exporters to benefit from duty drawback package anytime soon: Dastgir

Exporters to benefit from duty drawback package anytime soon: Dastgir

Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan chaired an inter-ministerial meeting attended by Secretary Textile Industry and Secretary Commerce. According to a press release, the minister said the required notifications for both textile and non-tex
Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 10, 2017)

Published 11 Feb, 2017 12:00am
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