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Print - 2017-03-03
Businessmen visit FPCCI regional office

Businessmen visit FPCCI regional office

A 60-member business delegation on Thursday visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional office to get essence of existing opportunities in chemical industry of the Pakistan. The delegation comprising of 50 leading
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Rashid succeeds in buying PSL final ticket

Rashid succeeds in buying PSL final ticket

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid has succeeded in buying tickets for Sunday's Pakistan Super League (PSL) final at Qaddafi Stadium of Lahore. As per details, Sheikh Rashid bought two Rs 500 tickets and two Rs 4, 000 tickets. Talking to media
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Foolproof security: Interior ministry in liaison with Punjab government

Foolproof security: Interior ministry in liaison with Punjab government

The Ministry of Interior is in close co-ordination with Punjab government to ensure foolproof security to Pakistan Supper League (PSL) finals on March 5 (Sunday). Talking to Business Recorder, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan advisor to Chief Minister on Informa
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PSL final in Lahore won't serve any purpose: Imran

PSL final in Lahore won't serve any purpose: Imran

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that holding Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore in a bid to bring international cricket back to the country will not serve any purpose. "There is no international player in
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
City will remain functional on PSL final day: Sanaullah

City will remain functional on PSL final day: Sanaullah

Strongly contradicting the impression that a curfew-like situation would be created by the Punjab government in the provincial metropolis on Sunday (March 5) for the Pakistan Super League-2 final, Punjab Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah said that the city
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
62 alleged dacoits killed in February: Karachi Police

62 alleged dacoits killed in February: Karachi Police

City police claimed to have killed 62 alleged dacoits and busted as many as 45 gangs here in the metropolis during February 2017. In their monthly performance report, police said some 74 raids were carried out in different city neighbourhoods as a part of
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Military courts tenure: SCBA president opposes extension

Military courts tenure: SCBA president opposes extension

Expressing his reservations over extension in tenure of military courts in the country on Thursday, President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Rashid A Rizvi termed the extension against the norms of administration of justice. Talking to Press Associa
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
'LUMS Startup Weekend' concludes

'LUMS Startup Weekend' concludes

Country's largest entrepreneurial festival 'LUMS Startup Weekend', a collaboration of Karandaaz Pakistan and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), concluded with the NFC payment solution 'Paycard' winning the competition. The event was in line
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Farmers asked to remove weeds from fields

Farmers asked to remove weeds from fields

The Met Office has asked the farmers to remove weeds from their fields to help standing crops especially wheat to consume maximum moisture from the soil. Wheat crop is at maturity stages in different areas, it said that farmers should stop irrigating crop
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bank AL Habib Limited declares 35 percent cash dividend

Bank AL Habib Limited declares 35 percent cash dividend

The Annual General Meeting of Bank AL Habib Limited was held at its Registered Office in Multan on Thursday. The shareholders approved the Annual Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2016. The payment of 35 percent Cash Dividend (Final) was also appro
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bank AL Habib Limited declares 35 percent cash dividend

Bank AL Habib Limited declares 35 percent cash dividend

The Annual General Meeting of Bank AL Habib Limited was held at its Registered Office in Multan on Thursday. The shareholders approved the Annual Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2016. The payment of 35 percent Cash Dividend (Final) was also appro
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Roof collapse leaves child dead, six others injured

Roof collapse leaves child dead, six others injured

A child died and six others were injured when the roof of a dilapidated house collapsed in Ranchore Lane area, here on Thursday. Police and rescue sources said that the rusted iron roof of a double story house fell on the family living inside the building
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Customs duty on 'Split Air Conditioners' increased

Customs duty on 'Split Air Conditioners' increased

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has increased the customs duty of 'Split Air Conditioners' under section 25(9) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to official details, DGVC was of the view that the valuation ruling required revision in line w
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Customs duty on 'Split Air Conditioners' increased

Customs duty on 'Split Air Conditioners' increased

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has increased the customs duty of 'Split Air Conditioners' under section 25(9) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to official details, DGVC was of the view that the valuation ruling required revision in line w
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Hubco, TCF sign MoU

Hubco, TCF sign MoU

Hubco has signed an MoU with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) to provide better education access in Balochistan. As part of this partnership, 3 government schools have been adopted in Hub, Balochistan by TCF and will be managed on behalf of Hubco. Hubco will
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Sindh wants Centre not to scrap Textile City project: chief minister

Sindh wants Centre not to scrap Textile City project: chief minister

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that he will never allow the federal government to wind up Textile City project from Port Qasim. "This project is the most important in terms of employment and economy of Sindh," he said presiding over a m
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fault lies with Mian sahib

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fault lies with Mian sahib

"What do you have to say about the performance of He Who Shall Remain Nameless now?! Did you see the long queues of people wanting to get tickets for the final Pakistan Super League (PSL) match in Lahore?"
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Government to bear Sidra's treatment expenses: CM

Government to bear Sidra's treatment expenses: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here Thursday has announced medical treatment of a second year student of the Danish School Chistian, Sidra Shahadat, from government expenditures and directed the authorities concerned to provide the best med
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bestway Cement to set up plant in Haripur

Bestway Cement to set up plant in Haripur

Bestway Cement Limited has decided to set up a Brown Field cement plant with a capacity of 6000 tons of clinker per day at its Farooqia site in District Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. To that end the Company has signed an agreement with Sinoma International
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bail before arrest plea of Kakar rejected

Bail before arrest plea of Kakar rejected

The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Thursday rejected the bail before arrest application of former Balochistan food minister Asfandyar Kakar. Asfandyar Kakar was taken into custody by police from the premises of BHC after rejection of his bail before arre
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
CAD organises seminar

CAD organises seminar

Punjab University College of Art and Design organised a seminar on 'A missing Dimension in Design'. Former Head of Design Department NCA Professor Mahmood Ul Hasan Jafri was the keynote speaker and Dr Ahmad Bilal has chaired the session while the faculty
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Three die as fire erupts at house

Three die as fire erupts at house

At least three people were killed as fire erupted at a house in Lahore's Mozang area on Thursday. According to details, the incident took place when blaze suddenly broke out at third floor of the house. Rescue teams arrived at the scene and doused the fir
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Mashhood reviews schools' security arrangements in Punjab

Mashhood reviews schools' security arrangements in Punjab

The Punjab government has been implementing a comprehensive mechanism of providing institutional support to the educational institutions for their security in the province. It is heartening that law and order situation has been improved due to the continu
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Afghan border closure: Health of stranded Afghan patients deteriorating

Afghan border closure: Health of stranded Afghan patients deteriorating

Health of dozens of stranded Afghan patients, male and female, has further deteriorated as the Torkham border remains closed on the 14th consecutive day on Thursday. Most of the patients suffer from kidney, cancer, hepatitis diseases beside major surgery
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
UoL establishes certified tier-III data centre

UoL establishes certified tier-III data centre

The University of Lahore (UoL) has established country's first certified tier-III data centre to adopt technological advancements ensuring innovation and technology to its well-established educational infrastructure. This EPI certified data centre will pr
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Gas power plant: Shahbaz reviews progress

Gas power plant: Shahbaz reviews progress

A high level meeting was held under Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here Thursday to review progress on 3600MW gas power projects. Chief Executive for Energy Division of German Company Lahmeyer Michael and other experts attended the meeting.
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lasbela Chamber VP for boosting academic-industrial linkages

Lasbela Chamber VP for boosting academic-industrial linkages

The senior vice president of the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Badar-e-Munir Patel, has suggested the development of a web portal within the LCCI's website which could provide a window where the industries could upload information about their
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
KCCI chief wants 100 percent cash margin withdrawn

KCCI chief wants 100 percent cash margin withdrawn

The president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shamim Ahmed Firpo, has urged the federal finance minister and the governor of the State Bank to review the entire situation and immediately withdraw the unjust decision to impose a 100 percen
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LPGAP rejects Ogra's price fixation formula

LPGAP rejects Ogra's price fixation formula

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) while rejecting the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)'s price fixation formula has urged the Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources to take notice of the hardship caused to the LP
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
SHC orders closure of wine shops across province

SHC orders closure of wine shops across province

Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Sajjad Ali Shah on Thursday ordered the provincial government to shut all liquor shops and prepare a strategy according to law to regulate the sale of alcohol. The order came during the hearing of a petition filed by patr
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Government urged to contain current account deficit

Government urged to contain current account deficit

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has said that an increase of 102 percent in the current account deficit is not acceptable therefore he asked the government to take steps to contain widening current account
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan condemns attacks in Kabul

Pakistan condemns attacks in Kabul

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the terrorist attacks in Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens of others. "Pakistan strongly condemns horrific suicide attacks on 1st March 2017 in Kabul, resulting in deaths of se
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
32 suspects held

32 suspects held

At least 32 people were arrested under the National Action Plan (NAP), here on Thursday. Police raided an Afghan settlement located in the jurisdiction of Hatri police station.
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Terror bid foiled in Dera Bugti

Terror bid foiled in Dera Bugti

The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel foiled a terror bid as they recovered a roadside planted bomb which was defused later here on Thursday. The FC sources said that unidentified miscreants had planted a locally manufactured bomb by roadside in Gehwari Bridg
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Bank annual profit soars to Rs 2.4 billion for 2016

Sindh Bank annual profit soars to Rs 2.4 billion for 2016

The Board of Directors of Sindh Bank in the meeting held on March 2, 2017, reviewed and approved the Audited Financial statements of the Bank for the year ended December 31, 2016. During 2016, as per the trend in past years, the Bank registered impressive
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Bank annual profit soars to Rs 2.4 billion for 2016

Sindh Bank annual profit soars to Rs 2.4 billion for 2016

The Board of Directors of Sindh Bank in the meeting held on March 2, 2017, reviewed and approved the Audited Financial statements of the Bank for the year ended December 31, 2016. During 2016, as per the trend in past years, the Bank registered impressive
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Body formed to probe Punjab land scandal

Body formed to probe Punjab land scandal

Chief Justice of Lahore high Court (LHC) on Thursday formed a high-level committee to investigate the mega land scam of 193,000 kanal land in Punjab. According to details, Advocate general Punjab has also declared report issued by a private TV news channe
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Oil down over two percent as Russian output cuts stall

Oil down over two percent as Russian output cuts stall

Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Thursday after Russian crude production remained unchanged in February, showing weak compliance with a global deal to curb supply to tighten the oversupplied market. Russia's February oil output was unchanged from Ja
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans sag

US MIDDAY: soyabeans sag

US soyabean futures fell on Thursday, pressured by the ongoing harvest of a projected record-large crop in Brazil and profit-taking after a two-session climb attributed to fund buying, traders said. Corn futures and wheat futures were also lower. As of 12
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold slumps

US MIDDAY: gold slumps

Gold prices fell on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar on rising expectations of a US rate hike in March following buoyant US economic data. Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $1,240.66 per ounce by 1530 GMT. On Monday, the metal rose to $1,263.80, i
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cricket cannot bring peace into country

Cricket cannot bring peace into country

This is apropos "PSL in Lahore - a risky affair" carried by Business Recorder yesterday. The writer, Saida Fazal, has passionately argued, among other things, that "The responsibility for the loss of a single life must lie squarely on the shoulders
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
A magnet for unsolved mysteries, Malaysians ask 'why us?
Currency

A magnet for unsolved mysteries, Malaysians ask 'why us?

Following the Cold War-style assassination of Kim Jong-Nam with a lethal nerve agent, Malaysians have once again found their country the unlikely focus of a dramatic global story, embellished by speculative reports and outlandish theories. The Southeast A
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
National flag versus false flags

National flag versus false flags

A bomb blast in May 2002 targeting the French naval technicians in a bus outside the two posh hotels in Karachi where New Zealand's cricket team was staying caused the Kiwis to terminate their tour. Five years later Benazir Bhutto's tragic assassination l
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
All stand fully exposed

All stand fully exposed

The proverb, iss hamam mein sab nange hain (all are naked in this bath), is today on the lips of every Pakistani. Ordinary Pakistanis have lost faith in all system-the political, administrative and the justice. They say that in the corridors of power vast
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Ethnic profiling is unacceptable

Ethnic profiling is unacceptable

There is no readable "terrorist profile". The terrorist may be a Pathan or a Punjabi, a clean-shaved youth or a bearded septuagenarian, and "he" could even be a she. Not only in Pakistan but almost everywhere in the world profiling a terrorist is based mo
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
ECO summit

ECO summit

The 13th Economic Co-ordination Organisation (ECO) summit held in Islamabad ended, as expected, on an upbeat note. The unanimously approved Islamabad Declaration vowed: "commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN charter including in particular t
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland began voting Thursday in snap elections to resolve a political crisis fuelled by bad blood and Brexit, which is testing the delicate peace in the British province. Long-simmering tensions boiled over in January when the Sinn Fein party -
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland began voting Thursday in snap elections to resolve a political crisis fuelled by bad blood and Brexit, which is testing the delicate peace in the British province. Long-simmering tensions boiled over in January when the Sinn Fein party -
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland holds snap election in shadow of Brexit

Northern Ireland began voting Thursday in snap elections to resolve a political crisis fuelled by bad blood and Brexit, which is testing the delicate peace in the British province. Long-simmering tensions boiled over in January when the Sinn Fein party -
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

Scrapping the first tender, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued fresh tender for procurement of 10,000 tons of rice for export to Sri Lanka. Sources toldBusiness Recorder that, in the second rice tender, the state-run grain trader
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

Scrapping the first tender, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued fresh tender for procurement of 10,000 tons of rice for export to Sri Lanka. Sources toldBusiness Recorder that, in the second rice tender, the state-run grain trader
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

TCP issues fresh tender for supply of rice to Sri Lanka

Scrapping the first tender, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued fresh tender for procurement of 10,000 tons of rice for export to Sri Lanka. Sources toldBusiness Recorder that, in the second rice tender, the state-run grain trader
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Saudi king urges fight against terrorism on Indonesia trip

Saudi king urges fight against terrorism on Indonesia trip

Saudi Arabia's King Salman called Thursday for a united fight against terrorism in a speech to Indonesia's parliament during a landmark state visit to the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. The king is making the first visit by a Saudi monarch
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 02, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (March 03, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Saudi king urges fight against terrorism on Indonesia trip

Saudi king urges fight against terrorism on Indonesia trip

Saudi Arabia's King Salman called Thursday for a united fight against terrorism in a speech to Indonesia's parliament during a landmark state visit to the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. The king is making the first visit by a Saudi monarch
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge reduced rate of 5 percent sales tax on retail/local sales/supplies of carpets including synthetic carpets. In this regard, the FBR has issued instructions to all Chief Commissioners of the Large Taxpayer Unit
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge reduced rate of 5 percent sales tax on retail/local sales/supplies of carpets including synthetic carpets. In this regard, the FBR has issued instructions to all Chief Commissioners of the Large Taxpayer Unit
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

FBR to charge reduced rate of five percent GST on carpets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge reduced rate of 5 percent sales tax on retail/local sales/supplies of carpets including synthetic carpets. In this regard, the FBR has issued instructions to all Chief Commissioners of the Large Taxpayer Unit
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

The World Trade Organisation on Thursday became the target of a first concrete attack launched by US President Donald Trump''s administration when Washington declared it was not bound by the body''s rulings. The US decision is a clear break from precedent
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 02, 2017)

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

The World Trade Organisation on Thursday became the target of a first concrete attack launched by US President Donald Trump's administration when Washington declared it was not bound by the body's rulings. The US decision is a clear break from precedent a
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

WTO faces first attack from US under Trump

The World Trade Organisation on Thursday became the target of a first concrete attack launched by US President Donald Trump's administration when Washington declared it was not bound by the body's rulings. The US decision is a clear break from precedent a
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Israel begins gas exports to Jordan

Israel begins gas exports to Jordan

Israel has started exporting gas from an offshore field to Jordan, an Israeli company and a Jordanian official said Thursday, marking the country's first ever exports of natural gas. The exports to Jordan began in January, the company Delek Drilling - par
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Israel begins gas exports to Jordan

Israel begins gas exports to Jordan

Israel has started exporting gas from an offshore field to Jordan, an Israeli company and a Jordanian official said Thursday, marking the country's first ever exports of natural gas. The exports to Jordan began in January, the company Delek Drilling - par
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $107 million

Forex reserves fall by $107 million

The country''s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $107 million during last week. According to weekly foreign exchange reserves report issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday, the country''s total foreign exchange reserves stood
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $107 million

Forex reserves fall by $107 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $107 million during last week. According to weekly foreign exchange reserves report issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday, the country's total foreign exchange reserves stood a
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $107 million

Forex reserves fall by $107 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $107 million during last week. According to weekly foreign exchange reserves report issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday, the country's total foreign exchange reserves stood a
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee showed little changes in relation to the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.84 and Rs 104.85 respectively, they said.
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered the sealing of Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills and Chaudhry Sugar Mills owned by the ruling Sharif family which were shifted to new locations in violation of stay orders. The bench headed by Chief Jus
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee showed little changes in relation to the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.84 and Rs 104.85 respectively, they said.
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered the sealing of Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills and Chaudhry Sugar Mills owned by the ruling Sharif family which were shifted to new locations in violation of stay orders. The bench headed by Chief Jus
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

LHC orders sealing of two sugar mills of Sharif family

A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered the sealing of Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills and Chaudhry Sugar Mills owned by the ruling Sharif family which were shifted to new locations in violation of stay orders. The bench headed by Chief Jus
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Two soldiers martyred, four terrorists killed: ISPR

Two soldiers martyred, four terrorists killed: ISPR

Two soldiers, Lieutenant Khawar and Naik Shehzad, were killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Jani Khel area of Frontier Region Bannu on Thursday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations, according to Aaj News. The military's media wing add
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Two soldiers martyred, four terrorists killed: ISPR

Two soldiers martyred, four terrorists killed: ISPR

Two soldiers, Lieutenant Khawar and Naik Shehzad, were killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Jani Khel area of Frontier Region Bannu on Thursday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations, according to Aaj News. The military's media wing add
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 02, 2017).

Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Suspected US drone strike: kills two in Pakistan

Suspected US drone strike: kills two in Pakistan

A US drone on Thursday killed two men riding a motorbike in north-west tribal region, officials said, the first such attack in the country under the administration of new American President Donald Trump. The attack occurred in the Sara Khwa area of Kurram
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Suspected US drone strike: kills two in Pakistan

Suspected US drone strike: kills two in Pakistan

A US drone on Thursday killed two men riding a motorbike in north-west tribal region, officials said, the first such attack in the country under the administration of new American President Donald Trump. The attack occurred in the Sara Khwa area of Kurram
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
Merger averted, for now

Merger averted, for now

The government on Thursday approved the amended report of Fata Reforms Committee seeking mainstreaming of tribal areas in five years in consultation with all stakeholders, instead of original recommendation of Fata's integration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa du
Published 03 Mar, 2017 12:00am
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