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Print - 2017-08-24
Hajj flights operation concludes today

Hajj flights operation concludes today

The Hajj flight operation for Pakistani pilgrims is going to conclude today (Thursday) as all 179,210 pilgrims have been flown to Saudi Arabia through special flights by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Airblue, Shaheen and Saudi Airlines. Deputy Di
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Irregularities worth Rs 595 billions detected in NHA accounts

Irregularities worth Rs 595 billions detected in NHA accounts

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Wednesday unearthed irregularities, instances of non-compliance and internal control weaknesses of about Rs 595 billion in the accounts of National Highways Authority (NHA). The audit report on the accounts of NHA for
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
HAKS Trading amalgamates into Burshane LPG Ltd
Exchange

HAKS Trading amalgamates into Burshane LPG Ltd

HAKS Trading (Private) Limited has amalgamated with and into Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited. As a result of the scheme of merger, the authorized share capital of the Company is enhanced to Rs 900 million from Rs 300 million, material information sent to
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bank Al Habib's PAT increases to Rs 4.559 billions

Bank Al Habib's PAT increases to Rs 4.559 billions

The profit after tax of Bank Al Habib Limited has increased to Rs 4.559 billion in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 3.786 billion in the same period in 2016. The earning per share of the bank surged to Rs 4.10 in the period under
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bank Al Habib's PAT increases to Rs 4.559 billions

Bank Al Habib's PAT increases to Rs 4.559 billions

The profit after tax of Bank Al Habib Limited has increased to Rs 4.559 billion in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 3.786 billion in the same period in 2016. The earning per share of the bank surged to Rs 4.10 in the period under
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
DRAP finalizes draft of code of ethics
Exchange

DRAP finalizes draft of code of ethics

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has finalized the draft of a code of ethics on the relationship between pharmaceutical industry and doctors practicing in Pakistan. "After completion of consultation on the draft code, it would be enforced
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
NBP becomes a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series

NBP becomes a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), following its successful assessment by FTSE Russell, has been included as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, which assesses listed companies in terms of their environmental, social and governance performance.
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Ban on hunting helps surge seafood export by 12.19 percent

Ban on hunting helps surge seafood export by 12.19 percent

A two-month ban on fisheries hunting helped Pakistan mount seafood export by 12.19 percent in the first month of new fiscal year (FY) 2018, as fishermen land a big catch in August. The country's seafood export in July - the first month of new FY 2018 surg
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
KMDC declared KU's constituent college

KMDC declared KU's constituent college

The Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) has been declared a constituent college of the University of Karachi. This was stated by an official of the University of Karachi on Wednesday. He pointed out that Governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair had approve
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
More rains forecast for upcountry

More rains forecast for upcountry

The Met Office on Wednesday forecast rain, thunderstorm across the upcountry in the next 24 hours. It said that rain is likely to fall in Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Hazara Divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, while at few places i
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
CSIL, BFL ink MoU for 100 percent acquisition
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CSIL, BFL ink MoU for 100 percent acquisition

The management of Crescent Star Insurance Limited (CSIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the management of Bil Foods Limited (BFL) an unlisted public company, for the acquisition of 100 percent of the Company BFL, which owns the Master
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Restoration of rain-battered cattle market begins

Restoration of rain-battered cattle market begins

Heavy rains for two days in a row created a host of problems for traders and customers at the cattle market of Sohrab Goth. Rainwater stagnated at certain places; however, the Mandi administration is working round-the-clock on an emergency basis and flush
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's statement won't affect economy: SBP governor

Trump's statement won't affect economy: SBP governor

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Tariq Bajwa said on Wednesday that US President, Donald Trump's statement against Pakistan would not affect the economy. While talking to journalists at Federation House Karachi, he said that Trump's statement was a part of
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Faysal Bank's PAT surges to Rs 2.859 billions
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Faysal Bank's PAT surges to Rs 2.859 billions

The profit after tax of Faysal Bank Limited has increased to Rs 2.859 billion in the first six months of 2017 as compared to Rs 2.818 billion earned in the same period in 2016. The earning per share of the bank increased to Rs 2.17 in the period under rev
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Faysal Bank's PAT surges to Rs 2.859 billions
Exchange

Faysal Bank's PAT surges to Rs 2.859 billions

The profit after tax of Faysal Bank Limited has increased to Rs 2.859 billion in the first six months of 2017 as compared to Rs 2.818 billion earned in the same period in 2016. The earning per share of the bank increased to Rs 2.17 in the period under rev
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
SC rejects stay application seeking suspension of GIDC

SC rejects stay application seeking suspension of GIDC

The Supreme Court Wednesday rejected the stay application seeking suspension of collection of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) from several industrial units of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to non-availability of bench to hear the matter. A division be
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
NH&MP promotes 122 officers

NH&MP promotes 122 officers

On the direction of Inspector General National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) Shaukat Hayat, a meeting of Departmental Promotion Committee of NH&MP was held under the chairmanship of Additional Inspector General Dr Syed Kaleem Imam at NH&MP Headquarte
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Sugar prices: MoI&P asked to refer case to CCP

Sugar prices: MoI&P asked to refer case to CCP

Ministry of Industries and Production should refer the current case of "unjustified" increase in sugar prices to Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). This decision was taken by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production whi
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AGP urges government to order probe into ERRA funds

AGP urges government to order probe into ERRA funds

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has recommended the government to conduct detailed investigations by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) or Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) to ascertain the position of donations received by Earthquake Reconstruct
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
'Centre, provinces united for eradicating menace of terrorism'

'Centre, provinces united for eradicating menace of terrorism'

A high-level meeting held to review progress of National Action Plan (NAP) on Wednesday expressed resolve to keep close eye on the activities of banned outfits in the country. The meeting was presided over by Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and attended by
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's policy: Imran for special session of Parliament

Trump's policy: Imran for special session of Parliament

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (TPI) Imran Khan on Wednesday called for a special session of the Parliament to devise a comprehensive response to US President Donald Trump's policy on Afghanistan and South Asia. Speaking at a news conference held to gi
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Maryam says mother diagnosed with curable lymphoma

Maryam says mother diagnosed with curable lymphoma

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, confirmed on Wednesday that her mother, Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, was diagnosed with curable lymphoma. "My mother has been diagnosed with lymphoma, cancer of lymph nodes, left side of neck in he
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Senate chief warns Trump to stay in limits

Senate chief warns Trump to stay in limits

Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump to stay in his limits, saying 'he must realize that people of Pakistan have the legacy of Vietnam and Cambodia.' "Trump must realize that we hail the legacy of Vietnam and Cambodia
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal, Zardari leave for Islamabad

Bilawal, Zardari leave for Islamabad

Both Chairman and co-Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto and Asif Zardari left for Islamabad on Wednesday noon after spending busy days in the city, said party sources. They said both of them are expected to celebrate Eid in Nawabshah before their return to the c
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PML-N demands 'fair trial'

PML-N demands 'fair trial'

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) said on Wednesday that 'fair trial' is the right of every citizen including Nawaz Sharif and it is hoped that all requirements of justice would be fulfilled in his case. "We are a responsible political entity and e
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Performance of health & education system in KPK

Performance of health & education system in KPK

There is a unanimity of views between PML-N and PPP insofar as the performance of PTI government's rule in KPK is concerned. Both are of the view that nothing has changed in a largely impoverished province under the PTI government. Addressing a rally in M
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's Afghan decision may increase US air power, training

Trump's Afghan decision may increase US air power, training

The US Air Force may intensify its strikes in Afghanistan and expand training of the Afghan air force following President Donald Trump's decision to forge ahead with the 16-year-old war, its top general told Reuters on Tuesday. Air Force Chief of Staff Ge
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
The blindness of Trump's hubris

The blindness of Trump's hubris

After months of deliberation, US President Donald Trump has finally unveiled his strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, exhibiting his trademark arrogance as well as poor understanding of the conditions in the region. The "core pillar' of the strategy i
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
CPEC holds promise
Exchange

CPEC holds promise

Interestingly, the 70th anniversary of Pakistan's independence has coincided with the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, ESCAP. This is an opportunity to reflect on how Pakistan and ESCAP can fo
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shrinking job opportunities in ME
Exchange

Shrinking job opportunities in ME

It is a matter of great concern that the outflows of labour force form Pakistan to the Middle Eastern countries, especially to Saudi Arabia, have dropped considerably in the recent past. The latest available data from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's naiveté

Trump's naiveté

By committing around 4,000 more troops in Afghanistan, instead of reducing the existing number or seeking an ultimate withdrawal from Afghanistan to end the United States' longest war, President Donald Trump rekindled the flames there. He has also proved
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
All citizens equal before law, says interior minister

All citizens equal before law, says interior minister

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said if an elected prime minister can be punished by the court then how a person who abrogated the Constitution can be spared. "If prime minister of Pakistan can appear before the court and is punished then there
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
All citizens equal before law, says interior minister

All citizens equal before law, says interior minister

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said if an elected prime minister can be punished by the court then how a person who abrogated the Constitution can be spared. "If prime minister of Pakistan can appear before the court and is punished then there
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz may proceed to London to see ailing wife

Nawaz may proceed to London to see ailing wife

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to leave for London within next few days after his spouse was diagnosed with blood cancer. Sources claimed that Kulsoom Nawaz phoned her husband and discussed with him treatment that doctors had suggested for h
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz may proceed to London to see ailing wife

Nawaz may proceed to London to see ailing wife

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to leave for London within next few days after his spouse was diagnosed with blood cancer. Sources claimed that Kulsoom Nawaz phoned her husband and discussed with him treatment that doctors had suggested for h
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a refund of Rs 1.70 per unit to the consumers of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for July 2017 under monthly fuel adjustment formula. The decision was taken by the Authority,
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a refund of Rs 1.70 per unit to the consumers of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for July 2017 under monthly fuel adjustment formula. The decision was taken by the Authority,
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

Discos customers: Nepra approves Rs 1.70 per unit refund for July

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a refund of Rs 1.70 per unit to the consumers of power Distribution Companies (Discos) for July 2017 under monthly fuel adjustment formula. The decision was taken by the Authority,
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

The country''s six leading sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), an audit report revealed here on Wednesday. Secretary Ministry of Commerce Younas Dhaga while briefing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting, which
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

The country's six leading sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), an audit report revealed here on Wednesday. Secretary Ministry of Commerce Younas Dhaga while briefing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting, which w
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

Six sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to TCP: official

The country's six leading sugar mills owe Rs 2.65 billion to Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), an audit report revealed here on Wednesday. Secretary Ministry of Commerce Younas Dhaga while briefing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting, which w
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Four-day holidays for Eidul Azha

Four-day holidays for Eidul Azha

The federal government has announced a four-day holiday for Eidul Azha, falling on September 02, Saturday. According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministry on Wednesday, all offices will remain closed from September 01 to 04 (Friday to Monday),
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Four-day holidays for Eidul Azha

Four-day holidays for Eidul Azha

The federal government has announced a four-day holiday for Eidul Azha, falling on September 02, Saturday. According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministry on Wednesday, all offices will remain closed from September 01 to 04 (Friday to Monday),
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Haroon Akhtar made special assistant to PM

Haroon Akhtar made special assistant to PM

Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has appointed Haroon Akhtar Khan as Special Assistant to the prime minister. In this regard, the Cabinet Division has issued a notification on Wednesday. Haroon Akthar, who was Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Rev
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Haroon Akhtar made special assistant to PM

Haroon Akhtar made special assistant to PM

Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has appointed Haroon Akhtar Khan as Special Assistant to the prime minister. In this regard, the Cabinet Division has issued a notification on Wednesday. Haroon Akthar, who was Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Rev
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PM meets Saudi Crown

PM meets Saudi Crown

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday met Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud. Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif were also present in the meeting. The Prime Minister, who is on a day-long official
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
PM meets Saudi Crown

PM meets Saudi Crown

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday met Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud. Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif were also present in the meeting. The Prime Minister, who is on a day-long official
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Arsenic in Pakistan groundwater 'alarmingly high': study
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Arsenic in Pakistan groundwater 'alarmingly high': study

Levels of arsenic in the groundwater of eastern Pakistan are "alarmingly high" and pose a significant health hazard to tens of millions of people who drink the water, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal Science Advances is the first to cr
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Awaz Group prevails in PFMA election 2017-18

Awaz Group prevails in PFMA election 2017-18

Awaz Group has emerged victorious in the annual elections 2017-18 of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) as no one submitted nomination papers against its candidates. Nevertheless, formal announcement of the victorious candidates will be made on S
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Articles 62, 63: PPP says won't support government move

Articles 62, 63: PPP says won't support government move

Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah Wednesday said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will not support the government on any amendment to Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution. Talking to media persons, the PPP leader
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Articles 62, 63: PPP says won't support government move

Articles 62, 63: PPP says won't support government move

Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah Wednesday said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will not support the government on any amendment to Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution. Talking to media persons, the PPP leader
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

The federal cabinet has decided to amend the Rules of Business 1973 aimed at allowing the Minister in-charge of the concerned Division(s) to accord in principle approval for initiation of negotiations for agreements with other countries, well informed sou
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

The federal cabinet has decided to amend the Rules of Business 1973 aimed at allowing the Minister in-charge of the concerned Division(s) to accord in principle approval for initiation of negotiations for agreements with other countries, well informed sou
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

Energy sector: cabinet decides to amend rules of business

The federal cabinet has decided to amend the Rules of Business 1973 aimed at allowing the Minister in-charge of the concerned Division(s) to accord in principle approval for initiation of negotiations for agreements with other countries, well informed sou
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief
Exchange

Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha said on Wednesday that nothing was found during initial inquiry to establish that 2,785 individuals used gift scheme for money laundering. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided o
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief
Exchange

Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha said on Wednesday that nothing was found during initial inquiry to establish that 2,785 individuals used gift scheme for money laundering. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided o
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief
Exchange

Gift scheme: inquiry reveals nothing, says FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Pasha said on Wednesday that nothing was found during initial inquiry to establish that 2,785 individuals used gift scheme for money laundering. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided o
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected financial indiscipline, misappropriations and procedural irregularities up to the tune of Rs 18.082 billion in defence services covering unauthorized payments to contractors, non-recovery of cantonment ta
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected financial indiscipline, misappropriations and procedural irregularities up to the tune of Rs 18.082 billion in defence services covering unauthorized payments to contractors, non-recovery of cantonment ta
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

Defence services: irregularities in foreign-assisted projects found out

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected financial indiscipline, misappropriations and procedural irregularities up to the tune of Rs 18.082 billion in defence services covering unauthorized payments to contractors, non-recovery of cantonment ta
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (August 23, 2017) and the forecast for Thursday (August 24, 2017).

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

The Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed Rs 209 billion irregularities in the water and power sector companies during 2016-17, which were not considered significant enough to report to Parliament included in Memorandum for Departmental Account Commit
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 23, 2017).

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

The Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed Rs 209 billion irregularities in the water and power sector companies during 2016-17, which were not considered significant enough to report to Parliament included in Memorandum for Departmental Account Commit
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

Water, power sector companies: Rs 209 billion irregularities unearthed

The Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed Rs 209 billion irregularities in the water and power sector companies during 2016-17, which were not considered significant enough to report to Parliament included in Memorandum for Departmental Account Commit
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has found financial embezzlement and irregularities and overpayment worth Rs 382 billion in different public sector entities of federal ministries during 2016-17. According to the Auditor General, the audit of 35 enti
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 23, 2017).

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has found financial embezzlement and irregularities and overpayment worth Rs 382 billion in different public sector entities of federal ministries during 2016-17. According to the Auditor General, the audit of 35 enti
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 23, 2017)

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

AGP detects Rs 382 billion malfeasance

The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has found financial embezzlement and irregularities and overpayment worth Rs 382 billion in different public sector entities of federal ministries during 2016-17. According to the Auditor General, the audit of 35 enti
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bullish day on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local investors on attractive low levels. BRIndex100 increased by 118.37 points or 2.58 percent to close at 4,705.41 points on Wednesday. BRIndex 100 touched an intrada
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bullish day on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local investors on attractive low levels. BRIndex100 increased by 118.37 points or 2.58 percent to close at 4,705.41 points on Wednesday. BRIndex 100 touched an intrada
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 23, 2017).

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 118.37 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bullish day on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local investors on attractive low levels. BRIndex100 increased by 118.37 points or 2.58 percent to close at 4,705.41 points on Wednesday. BRIndex 100 touched an intrada
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 23, 2017).

Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's strategy: NSC to give policy response today

Trump's strategy: NSC to give policy response today

The National Security Committee of the federal cabinet will meet today (Thursday) to give a comprehensive policy response on the US President Donald Trump's strategy on Afghanistan and South Asia with special focus on the allegations of 'safe havens.' Acc
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump's strategy: NSC to give policy response today

Trump's strategy: NSC to give policy response today

The National Security Committee of the federal cabinet will meet today (Thursday) to give a comprehensive policy response on the US President Donald Trump's strategy on Afghanistan and South Asia with special focus on the allegations of 'safe havens.' Acc
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
How Pakistan fits into Trump's Afghan plans

How Pakistan fits into Trump's Afghan plans

In announcing his strategy for Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump lashed out at neighboring Pakistan, an ostensible US ally, ordering it to stop giving sanctuary to "agents of chaos, violence and terror." His predecessors have aired similar complaints
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

The rupee managed to keep overnight firmness against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was unchanged in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.30 and Rs 106.50 respectively, the
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
How Pakistan fits into Trump's Afghan plans

How Pakistan fits into Trump's Afghan plans

In announcing his strategy for Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump lashed out at neighboring Pakistan, an ostensible US ally, ordering it to stop giving sanctuary to "agents of chaos, violence and terror." His predecessors have aired similar complaints
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: stable trend

THE RUPEE: stable trend

The rupee managed to keep overnight firmness against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was unchanged in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.30 and Rs 106.50 respectively, the
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan wants no money but trust, CoAS tells US envoy

Pakistan wants no money but trust, CoAS tells US envoy

Pakistan does not look for any material or financial assistance from the US, but for trust, acknowledgment and recognition of its role in fight against terrorism, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa told US Ambassador David Hale on Wednes
Published 24 Aug, 2017 12:00am
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