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Print - 2017-06-21
Cotton declines for seventh session on large harvest projections
Cotton

Cotton declines for seventh session on large harvest projections

ICE cotton futures fell for the seventh straight session on Monday after hitting near six-month lows in the previous session as investors continued liquidating on rising expectations of new harvest. "We have not had any significant problems in getting the
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Egypt's parliament raises minimum income tax threshold

Egypt's parliament raises minimum income tax threshold

Egypt's parliament has voted to raise the minimum income tax threshold to 7,200 Egyptian pounds ($400) a year from 6,500 pounds and gave tax breaks to the first three brackets. Self-employed people or those working in trade or industry making 7,200 pounds
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Consumption, eurozone recovery lift German growth

Consumption, eurozone recovery lift German growth

Vibrant domestic demand and strong export growth fuelled by a recovery in the eurozone will boost growth in Germany this year and next, the Ifo economic institute said on Tuesday, raising its 2017 growth forecast for Europe's largest economy. "We're exper
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Robust growth in ranks of China's wealthy to cool this year

Robust growth in ranks of China's wealthy to cool this year

The ranks of China's wealthy will again grow by double-digits this year but industry expansion will cool as economic growth slows and government oversight of financial products increases, a report said on Tuesday. The 2017 China Private Wealth Report, by
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Japan business mood up, points to better BOJ tankan

Japan business mood up, points to better BOJ tankan

Confidence among Japanese manufacturers bounced in June to match a decade-high level recorded in April and is expected to rise for several months, a Reuters survey found, providing more evidence of economic recovery. Service-sector mood rose to a two-year
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'FBR's efforts to achieve highest revenue target at its peak'

'FBR's efforts to achieve highest revenue target at its peak'

Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue's (IR) enforcement and recovery drive in major sectors/industries, including paper & paper board sector, is assisting the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in achieving the assigned revenue
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
PML-Q condemns attack on journalists

PML-Q condemns attack on journalists

Pakistan Muslim League-Q senior central leader and former Chief Minister Ch Parvez Elahi has condemned attack on media men by security guards of Agriculture University in Faisalabad, and said police kept sleeping over open hooliganism of the guards. In a
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Flood warning centre starts functioning

Flood warning centre starts functioning

With the start of pre-monsoon rains in the country the Flood Warning Centre (FWC) has started functioning round-the-clock at the Pakistan Meteorological Department Flood Forecasting Division Lahore. The FWC includes representatives of Irrigation departmen
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Robbers kill two cops in Kandhkot
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Robbers kill two cops in Kandhkot

Robbers gunned down two policemen and injured two passers-by in exchange of fire here on Tuesday. According to reports, the police came across a gang of robbers at Karampur Indus Highway in Kandhkot. Upon sight of police, the robbers started firing which
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast

Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast

Belgian troops patrolling Brussels Central Station "neutralised" a person after a small explosion on Tuesday, a police spokesman said, adding that there were no other casualties and the situation was under control. He could not confirm media reports that
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast

Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast

Belgian troops patrolling Brussels Central Station "neutralised" a person after a small explosion on Tuesday, a police spokesman said, adding that there were no other casualties and the situation was under control. He could not confirm media reports that
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Infiltration prone border areas being fenced: ISPR

Infiltration prone border areas being fenced: ISPR

The Pakistan Army has initiated fencing along the Pak-Afghan border in the infiltration prone areas of Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Agencies deemed to be prone to high number
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates firm

THE RUPEE: rates firm

The rupee maintained firm trend against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said. The rupee showed marginal change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.89 and Rs 104.90, they said.
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Infiltration prone border areas being fenced: ISPR

Infiltration prone border areas being fenced: ISPR

The Pakistan Army has initiated fencing along the Pak-Afghan border in the infiltration prone areas of Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Agencies deemed to be prone to high number
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates firm

THE RUPEE: rates firm

The rupee maintained firm trend against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said. The rupee showed marginal change in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.89 and Rs 104.90, they said.
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Reply sought in response to petition against PM

Reply sought in response to petition against PM

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Punjab government in response to a contempt petition against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for allegedly misleading the court. The petitioner, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, said that a report about advisers
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Reply sought in response to petition against PM

Reply sought in response to petition against PM

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Punjab government in response to a contempt petition against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for allegedly misleading the court. The petitioner, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, said that a report about advisers
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
SFO charges Barclays, ex-CEO over Qatar funding

SFO charges Barclays, ex-CEO over Qatar funding

Britain's Serious Fraud Office said Tuesday it had charged Barclays, a former chief executive of the banking giant and three other ex-managers, with "conspiracy to commit fraud" linked to emergency fundraising from Qatar during the financial crisis. The S
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday announced to stage a token protest in front of the Parliament House on July 7 against the anti-industry, anti-investment and anti-export policies of the government. This was announced by Punjab
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday announced to stage a token protest in front of the Parliament House on July 7 against the anti-industry, anti-investment and anti-export policies of the government. This was announced by Punjab
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

Parliament House: APTMA to stage token protest on July 7

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday announced to stage a token protest in front of the Parliament House on July 7 against the anti-industry, anti-investment and anti-export policies of the government. This was announced by Punjab
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 20, 2017)

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
CoAS discusses defence ties with Turkish military leadership

CoAS discusses defence ties with Turkish military leadership

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa who is on official visit to Turkey held defence ties with Turkish military leadership and vowed to strengthen the defence ties between the two brotherly Muslim countries. Army Chief General Qamar Javed
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
CoAS discusses defence ties with Turkish military leadership

CoAS discusses defence ties with Turkish military leadership

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa who is on official visit to Turkey held defence ties with Turkish military leadership and vowed to strengthen the defence ties between the two brotherly Muslim countries. Army Chief General Qamar Javed
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Export of sugar recommended

Export of sugar recommended

An inter- Ministerial Committee headed by Commerce Minister, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan on Tuesday recommended export of an additional quantity of 0.6 million tons of sugar without subsidy and subject to the condition that price stability in the market
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (June 20, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Export of sugar recommended

Export of sugar recommended

An inter- Ministerial Committee headed by Commerce Minister, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan on Tuesday recommended export of an additional quantity of 0.6 million tons of sugar without subsidy and subject to the condition that price stability in the market
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (June 20, 2017) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 21, 2017).

Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Export of sugar recommended

Export of sugar recommended

An inter- Ministerial Committee headed by Commerce Minister, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan on Tuesday recommended export of an additional quantity of 0.6 million tons of sugar without subsidy and subject to the condition that price stability in the market
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

Indian police said Tuesday they have arrested 15 Muslim villagers and charged them with sedition - punishable by life in prison - for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India's cricketers in the Champions Trophy. The villagers were arrested in the Burhan
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

Indian police said Tuesday they have arrested 15 Muslim villagers and charged them with sedition - punishable by life in prison - for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India's cricketers in the Champions Trophy. The villagers were arrested in the Burhan
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

India arrests villagers for cheering Pakistan cricketers

Indian police said Tuesday they have arrested 15 Muslim villagers and charged them with sedition - punishable by life in prison - for celebrating Pakistan''s victory over India''s cricketers in the Champions Trophy. The villagers were arrested in the Burh
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Another attempt to defang regulatory bodies

Another attempt to defang regulatory bodies

The government issued a second notification on 6th June 2017 bringing five regulatory bodies under the administrative control of their ministries: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) under the Ministry of Water and Power, Oil and Gas Regu
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
The London mosque attack

The London mosque attack

Britain is under terrorism's focus. The incident near a London mosque on Monday was the fourth terrorist strike there in four months. An agitated Prime Minister Theresa May, who had recently lost her election gamble, has termed the attack as "sickening."
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Tracking dirty money
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Tracking dirty money

The Panama Papers along with them stories of corruption in high places have remained in the media headlines now for nearly 15 months, almost on a daily basis. And it had also remained, again on a daily basis a titillating topic of discussion by chattering
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Yuan bears throw in the towel, say it isn't worth fighting China's PBOC

Yuan bears throw in the towel, say it isn't worth fighting China's PBOC

A slew of Western investors and traders who placed bets in the past two years that China's yuan currency would drop because of a weaker Chinese economy, the threat of a debt crisis, and capital outflows, abandoned those positions in recent months. They ha
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
China problems force Aston Martin into global recall of 1,658 cars
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China problems force Aston Martin into global recall of 1,658 cars

British sports car maker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd is ordering a global recall of 1,658 Vantage cars after problems with a routine transmission software update led to incidents in China in which some cars stalled and lost power, its CEO told Reuters. Chief
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Victory at The Oval

Victory at The Oval

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Pakistan played 'perfect game' in CT" and editorial 'Stunning victory' carried by the newspaper yesterday. Australian cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist his credited Pakistan's adaptability and persevera
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold edges down

US MIDDAY: gold edges down

Gold inched down to a five-week low early on Tuesday as the dollar rose following hawkish comments from an influential US Federal Reserve official and dovish remarks from the Bank of England governor. New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday t
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rallies again
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US MIDDAY: wheat rallies again

US spring wheat futures set fresh 2-1/2-year highs on Tuesday as a further decline in spring wheat condition ratings surprised traders and coincided with concern about damage to French wheat from a heat wave. But corn and soyabean futures fell on improvin
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Brazil sugar sales to China to fall by 800,000 tonnes

Brazil sugar sales to China to fall by 800,000 tonnes

Brazilian sugar exports to China could fall around 800,000 tonnes in the next 12 months as a result of higher import tariffs imposed by the Chinese government, local sugar industry group Unica said on Monday. Unica's director, Eduardo Leao, said China's d
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Gold falls in Europe

Gold falls in Europe

Gold hit a five-week low on Tuesday as the dollar rallied following hawkish comments from an influential US Federal Reserve official and dovish remarks from the Bank of England governor. New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday that labour mar
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Gold moves higher in Asia

Gold moves higher in Asia

Gold inched higher on Tuesday, supported by global political uncertainties, after touching a five-week low earlier in the session as a key US Federal Reserve official reaffirmed the central bank's hawkish stance on interest rate hikes. Risk aversion due t
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Gold down in NY

Gold down in NY

Gold fell to a near five-week low on Monday as the dollar rose after hawkish comments from a top Fed official, but uncertainty created by the start of talks on the terms of Britain's departure from the European Union prevented deeper losses. Spot gold was
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Rubber down
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Rubber down

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures extended declines on Tuesday and touched a near two-week low after data showed domestic rubber inventories grew 3 percent and the world's No.2 producer, Indonesia, said it was not worried about a recent slump in prices as ma
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
US crude ends at nine-month lows on global oversupply

US crude ends at nine-month lows on global oversupply

Oil fell about 2 percent on Tuesday, with Brent settling at seven-month lows and US crude at its cheapest since September, after increased supply from several key producers overshadowed high compliance by Opec and non-Opec oil producers with a deal to cut
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Zinc hits fresh high, copper down
Exchange

Zinc hits fresh high, copper down

Zinc prices retreated on Tuesday after hitting their highest in more than two weeks as investors sought to balance concerns about tightening supplies with uncertainty over Chinese demand. A steady stream of news has encouraged the bulls recently, includin
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shanghai copper up
Exchange

Shanghai copper up

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper edged up 0.5 percent to 45,840 yuan ($6,708) a tonne on Tuesday as a stronger dollar capped gains after comments by a Federal Reserve official that boosted confidence in another US interest rate hike this year. The dollar
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
LHW receives extortion call from ISIS commander

LHW receives extortion call from ISIS commander

Lady health worker (LHW) in primary health care department, Shagufta Naaz received extortion call of Rs 500,000 from Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) commander. The worker has filed a plea at Airport police station, saying that the suspects have thr
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Dargai firing incident: leaders of PTI, QWP ANP & PML-N reject APC

Dargai firing incident: leaders of PTI, QWP ANP & PML-N reject APC

Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Quami Watan Party (QWP), Awami National Party (ANP) and PML-N from Malakand division have rejected the All Parties Conference (APC) held in connection with Dargai firing on participants of protest rally against e
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister performs Umrah

Prime Minister performs Umrah

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is on a private visit to Saudi Arabia along with his family members, has performed Umrah. Upon his arrival at Masjed-e-Nabvi, he was received by a number of officials of the General Presidency and Special Force for Securit
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Eid shopping gaining momentum in Landi Kotal

Eid shopping gaining momentum in Landi Kotal

The Eid shopping has reached its climax in Landi Kotal, tribal Khyber Agency, as a large number of tribesmen flocked bazaars and markets since the beginning of last ten day of the holy month of Ramazan. A huge rush of tribal flanked by their children were
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
USAID, finance ministry renew ongoing cooperation

USAID, finance ministry renew ongoing cooperation

The United States is providing an additional Rs 19 billion to create economic opportunities and pursue economic and political reforms that promote prosperity in Pakistan, says a press release. The additional funds will be obligated for development in Paki
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
ANF nabs two foreigners

ANF nabs two foreigners

Two foreigners, including one woman, were taken into custody during a raid conducted by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) here on Wazirabad Road late Monday night. The ANF also recovered contraband, comprising 3.6 kilograms of hashish and 300 grams of heroin, fr
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
OGRA upholds Rs 400,000 penalty on APL for flouting rules

OGRA upholds Rs 400,000 penalty on APL for flouting rules

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has upheld its directive of imposition of Rs 400,000 penalty on Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) over violation of rules and regulations for oil and gas sector. In order to check the petroleum activities in the fi
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Keel laying ceremony of 32 tons tug being built for PN held

Keel laying ceremony of 32 tons tug being built for PN held

Keel laying ceremony of 32 tons Bollard Pull (BP) Tug being built for Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Lieutenant General Syed Muhammad Owais (Retd), Secretary, Ministry of Defence Production, graced the occasion as
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
AIIB to fulfill its financial commitment to Pakistan

AIIB to fulfill its financial commitment to Pakistan

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will fulfill all the financial needs of the projects running in Pakistan under the strategic policy, said the Bank's vice President Jaochim Von Amsberg. While presiding over the 2nd annual body meeting of the ba
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister announces Rs 10 millions for each player: Marriyum

Prime Minister announces Rs 10 millions for each player: Marriyum

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced Rs 10 million for each player of Pakistan cricket team, for their magnificent and historic performance in the Champions Trophy tournament. This was stated by Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Her
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Mashal Khan case: ATC fixes July 5 for hearing

Mashal Khan case: ATC fixes July 5 for hearing

Anti Terrorist Court (ATC) has fixed July 5, next date for hearing in the Mashal Khan lynching case. It may be noted that on April 13, a mob of students and employees of the Abdul Wali Khan University lynched Mashal Khan, a student of the Journalism and M
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Commuters suffer as CNG Metro buses disappear

Commuters suffer as CNG Metro buses disappear

CNG buses of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Green Metro Bus Service have almost disappeared from the route -- Kaimari to Pakistan Steel's residential area Gulshan-e-Hadeed via Shahrah-e-Faisal. This had created anger and frustration among a la
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
PPP KP to observe Shaheed Benazir's birthday anniversary

PPP KP to observe Shaheed Benazir's birthday anniversary

PPP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has decided to observe the birthday anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto with spirit and reverence. The decision was taken in a meeting of the provincial cabinet held here with provincial president, Mohammad H
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
IGP Sindh orders strategy to check street crimes

IGP Sindh orders strategy to check street crimes

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh A D Khowaja Tuesday sought a comprehensive and efficient strategy to control street crimes in Karachi. The IGP, chairing a meeting at Central Police Office here, directed DIGs and SPs of different districts of the m
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz directs third-party inspection of private medical colleges

Shahbaz directs third-party inspection of private medical colleges

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, while directing to hold third-party inspection of private medical colleges, said that measures should be proposed to regulate those colleges with mutual consultation and a suitable way forward. He passed these directi
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Businessmen urged to take advantage of better L&O situation

Businessmen urged to take advantage of better L&O situation

Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday urged the business community to take advantage of the better law and order situation and play its role in speeding up economic activities in the country, says a press release.
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Khursheed demands Prime Minister to resign for sake of democracy

Khursheed demands Prime Minister to resign for sake of democracy

Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah has demanded of the prime minister to resign for the sake of democracy, party and parliament. Talking to media persons here on Tuesday, the opposition leader said the PPP sacrificed its
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Bid to smuggle foreign currency foiled

Bid to smuggle foreign currency foiled

A large amount of foreign currency containing Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham and US Dollars were recovered from currency pushers when the custom officials foiled twin bids of foreign currency smuggling from Pakistan to Afghanistan at Torkham border. Custom Super
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Textile industry observes 'black day'

Textile industry observes 'black day'

Textile industry in South Punjab on Tuesday observed black day across the Southern region against anti-industry and anti-export policies of the government. Talking to mediamen, APTMA Multan Chapter's co-ordinator M Anees Khawaja and President of Multan Ch
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
APBUMA chief slams government

APBUMA chief slams government

Khawaja Muhammad Younus, Chairman All Pakistan Bedsheets & Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA) said that textile sector is really disappointed with the government as all the pledges with the sector is more like rhetoric instead of solid measures
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Officers asked to increase patrolling on canals

Officers asked to increase patrolling on canals

In order to ensure the safety and security of the irrigation infrastructure in case of flood during the monsoon, all the engineers and field officers have been directed across the province to enhance the patrolling on the canals. It was also stressed to i
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Mango growers demand lower freight charges

Mango growers demand lower freight charges

Mango growers and exporters have urged the government to facilitate them by lowering the air freight charges so as to ensure meeting the export target of 100,000 tons of Pakistan's second major fruit crop. Multan Mango Growers Association President Tariq
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
'The Godfather' out of stock even two months after Supreme Court verdict

'The Godfather' out of stock even two months after Supreme Court verdict

The popular novel 'The Godfather' is yet out of stock on leading stores even two months after the apex court verdict in Panama case filed against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Demand for the DVDs of a movie based on the novel is also high and a good number
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz, Saad discuss current political situation
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Shahbaz, Saad discuss current political situation

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that national economy has strengthened, as efforts aimed at putting the country on the road to development have started bearing fruits. Sources claim that the country's political situation and matters o
Published 21 Jun, 2017 12:00am
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