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Print - 2017-10-14
SECP's awareness sessions held
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SECP's awareness sessions held

In order to spread awareness through its investor education program 'Jamapunji', the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the National Incubation Centre (NIC) and the Higher Education
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
TIP's affairs streamlined, says minister

TIP's affairs streamlined, says minister

Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecom, Anusha Rehman said on Friday that TIP affairs have been streamlined with strenuous efforts and teamwork of the Ministry of IT under the direction of the TIP board of directors during last three years
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
2.6 megawatts Machai power project inaugurated in KP

2.6 megawatts Machai power project inaugurated in KP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Friday inaugurated 2.6 megawatt capacity Machai Hydropower Station in district Mardan. The project has formally started the production of electricity, which is contributing 14GwH electricity to national grid.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
NAB KP authorizes various inquiries

NAB KP authorizes various inquiries

The Regional Board Meeting (RBM) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of Brigadier Farooq Naser Awan (retd), Director General (DG) NAB (KP) at Peshawar. The meeting was attended by Directors, Additiona
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Provision of Global Register of Beneficial Ownership explained
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Provision of Global Register of Beneficial Ownership explained

The substantial shareholder or officer of a company having shareholding in a foreign company or body corporate shall report to the company his shareholding or any other interest as may be notified by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SEC
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Millers urge government to announce long-term wheat export policy

Millers urge government to announce long-term wheat export policy

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA-Punjab) has urged the federal government to immediately announce a long-term wheat export policy besides announcing the issue price. The PFMA also demanded uniform wheat prices besides the steps to dispose of sur
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
PHEC chief highlights importance of social sciences

PHEC chief highlights importance of social sciences

Chairperson Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin on Friday called for promoting research-based education at the higher education level with a special focus on social sciences. "Inter-university collaboration is vital for
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
LCCI for changing mechanism of levying RD, taxes

LCCI for changing mechanism of levying RD, taxes

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to impose regulatory duty on the import of raw materials and other essentials that are not being manufactured locally. The LCCI President Khawaja Khawar Rash
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Pak-Canada trade may boost up to $10 billion: envoy
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Pak-Canada trade may boost up to $10 billion: envoy

Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Perry Calderwoodon has said that Canada and Pakistan are enjoying cordial relations since long and these ties would further be strengthened with the passage of time. Addressing the members of Sialkot Chamber of Comme
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
World Festival of Youth begins in Sochi

World Festival of Youth begins in Sochi

Under the guidance of Leila Khan Chairperson Prime Minister's Youth Program, a 62-member delegation of Pakistani youth is participating for the first time in the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students 2017 in Sochi, Russia from 14-22 October.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews L&O situation

Shahbaz reviews L&O situation

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the meeting of cabinet committee on law and order through video link on Friday. During the meeting, different steps aimed at protection of life and property of the people as well as general situation of l
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
'World Egg Day' marked

'World Egg Day' marked

Pakistanis are consuming only 65-70 eggs per person per annum against the world average of around 160 eggs per person per annum while egg consumption in the developed world is 300 eggs per capita per annum. This was stated by the newly-elected chairman of
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Punjab University turns 135 years today
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Punjab University turns 135 years today

University of the Punjab, the oldest seat of learning in Pakistan turned 135 years on Oct 14 that now emerged the best in public and private sectors varsities offering education in a record number of more than 82 disciplines with quite affordable fee stru
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Defeated politicians bent upon creating chaos: Shahbaz

Defeated politicians bent upon creating chaos: Shahbaz

The Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the government of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) always prioritized national interests and the projects of national development have been moved further with high-quality and speed despite dif
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
PPP accuses PML-N of intimidating accountability court

PPP accuses PML-N of intimidating accountability court

Pakistan People's Party Spokesman Ch Manzoor has condemned the rumpus inside the accountability court hearing corruption case against the Sharif family. The incident took place during the appearance of Mariam Nawaz Sharif on Friday.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Bin Qasim power plant acclaimed with ISO 50001 EMS certification

Bin Qasim power plant acclaimed with ISO 50001 EMS certification

K-Electric's flagship Bin Qasim Power Station (BQPS)-II has become the first Pakistani power plant to achieve ISO 50001 energy management system (EMS) certification. The certification was awarded by ISO-accredited body Bureau Veritas Pakistan to KE after
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Sports culture vanishing in Pakistan: SSB official

Sports culture vanishing in Pakistan: SSB official

There may be different reasons behind it but this is fact that sports culture of Pakistan is fading, nowadays. Some say that lack of equipment and proper training facilities for it. Many believe that increasing dependence of youth on not-so-beneficial tec
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
PM to inaugurate first coal terminal at PQ today
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PM to inaugurate first coal terminal at PQ today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will inaugurate Pakistan's first coal, clinker and cement terminal at Port Qasim established by the sponsors of Marine Group Saturday. The project has been completed this year and succeeded to berth 12 coal ships at the
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
NAB arrests ex-officer of Bureau of Curriculum, two sons, a brother

NAB arrests ex-officer of Bureau of Curriculum, two sons, a brother

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi on Friday claimed to have arrested four persons during a raid at the residence of employees of Bureau of Curriculum in Hyderabad. The NAB Karachi officials conducted a raid at the residence of employees of Bure
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
KATI chief demands early payment of refunds

KATI chief demands early payment of refunds

The president of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Tariq Malik, has demanded the release of stuck up refund payments against custom duty drawback and taxes. He said that to resolve this long pending issue, KATI will stand by whatever s
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Navy's BURQ VII exercise under way

Pakistan Navy's BURQ VII exercise under way

Pakistan Navy is conducting Exercise BURQ VII at creeks area aiming to evaluate Pak Navy's operational plans for the defence of creeks area. It also includes the re-evaluation of Air Defence plans and combat readiness of Air Defence Battalion deployed in
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
'Knifeman' attacks woman in North Nazimabad

'Knifeman' attacks woman in North Nazimabad

A woman was injured when an unknown knife attacker stabbed her in North Nazimabad area here on Friday. As per details, after Jauhar and Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the incident of stabbing women was reported in Nazimabad. This shows that the knife attacker has chang
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Bid to smuggle foreign currency foiled
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Bid to smuggle foreign currency foiled

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive on Friday claimed to have foiled an attempt of foreign currency smuggling at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP). According to details, the action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that some unscrupulous e
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Three accused held

Three accused held

Pakistan Rangers Sindh on Friday claimed to have arrested three accused in separate raids here in Karachi. A paramilitary spokesman in brief statement said the raids were conducted in Sher Shah and Sachal areas from where three persons allegedly involved
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Temperature likely to drop today

Temperature likely to drop today

Heat wave spell is expected to start dissipating from today with a slight fall in temperature to 38 degrees Celsius in the metropolis, the Met Office said on Friday. Despite a warm weather forecast for the city on Saturday, the Met said that temperature i
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Asim accuses PML-N lawyers of making judiciary controversial

Asim accuses PML-N lawyers of making judiciary controversial

Former federal minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Karachi president Dr Asim Hussain on Friday said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has never respect the judiciary. Talking to media outside the accountability court on Friday, while criticizi
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Owners of vacant plots at SIE get notices

Owners of vacant plots at SIE get notices

The owners of the empty industrial plots at Sundar Industrial Estate have received notices for setting up industrial units or get ready for the cancellation of their ownerships. Sources said a number of empty plots at the estate are not more than 60 and t
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
World Egg Day: per person annual consumption of eggs only 65 in country

World Egg Day: per person annual consumption of eggs only 65 in country

The per person annual consumption of eggs is only 65 in the country whereas human body requirement stands at 300 eggs a year, causing various diseases due to deficiency of protein and other essential food ingredients. It was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
SMIU to set up campus at Hawkesbay

SMIU to set up campus at Hawkesbay

The campus of the Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) would be established at the Hawkesbay here. This was informed at the fourth meeting of the Senate of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) was held at its premises here on Friday. Provincial
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan delegation attends World Bank/IMF's annual meetings

Pakistan delegation attends World Bank/IMF's annual meetings

Pakistan delegation comprising Finance Secretary, Shahid Mahmood, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Tariq Bajwa and Secretary, Economic Affairs Division, Arif Ahmed Khan participating in the 98th Ministerial meeting of G-24 in Washington DC, held various b
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
257 dengue cases reported in Punjab during current year

257 dengue cases reported in Punjab during current year

As many as 257 confirmed dengue patients have been reported in Punjab during 2017 whereas 178 cases were reported from Islamabad and 77 dengue patients belonged to other provinces and abroad. Last year (2016), 174 dengue patients were reported in Lahore a
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
SPPRA's capacity building training workshop concludes

SPPRA's capacity building training workshop concludes

Sindh Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority has organized two-day capacity building training workshop on Sindh Public Procurement Act 2009 and Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 held at Darbar Hall, Deputy Commissioner Office Thatta.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
SECP plans to disallow Easy Exit Scheme's facility
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SECP plans to disallow Easy Exit Scheme's facility

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is planning to disallow facility of Easy Exit Scheme to certain categories of companies including foreign companies, subsidiaries of listed companies, trade organizations, companies which have outs
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
UVAS, PPA observe 'World Egg Day'

UVAS, PPA observe 'World Egg Day'

The Department of Poultry Production of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore in collaboration with the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) observed "World Egg Day" in a befitting manner here on Friday. Various activities, including semin
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Seminar on 70 years of Pakistan at GCU

Seminar on 70 years of Pakistan at GCU

A seminar titled "Seventy years of Pakistan" was held here at the Government College University (GCU) Lahore under the auspices of its History Department to deliberate upon the economic and political journey of the country. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Rana Asad made PML-Q Lahore VP

Rana Asad made PML-Q Lahore VP

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has appointed Rana Asad Munir advocate as vice-president of PML-Q Lahore. General Secretary Ch Zaheeruddin has issued the notification to this effect.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Multinationals join RE100 for renewable power

Multinationals join RE100 for renewable power

Four multinationals have joined the RE100, a global initiative of major businesses committed to 100 percent renewable power. In an announcement, the RE100 said that AkzoNobel, AXA, Burberry and the Carlsberg Group had joined its ranks, taking the number o
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
JI for early reopening of QAU

JI for early reopening of QAU

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Friday urged the government to make early arrangements for the reopening of country's top educational institution Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad which has been shut down for past two weeks due to students' strike.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Online 'Heart code basic life support course' begins

Online 'Heart code basic life support course' begins

The first online 'Heart Code Basic Life Support course' has begun here at the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). The course has been arranged in collaboration with American Heart Association. As many as 30 under training supervisors and doc
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
PDWP approves Rs 597 million for road project

PDWP approves Rs 597 million for road project

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party has approved Dualization / Improvement of road from Hattian G.T. Road to Sanjwal Chowk length=7.50 km, Attock at the cost of Rs 597 million. The scheme was approved in the 22nd meeting of PDWP of current fi
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
'Potato yield' competition

'Potato yield' competition

Under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Agriculture department is making necessary arrangements for holding "Potato Yield" competition 2017-18 in Punjab. Sources in Agriculture department told Business Recorder on Friday afternoon that Potato
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Screening of health professionals begins in Punjab

Screening of health professionals begins in Punjab

The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab has started the mass screening drive of health professionals across the province. The screening is being conducted in all health facilities and all medical professionals, paramedical and support staff
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
HEC body recognises SAFUAWI's degree equivalent to bachelors degree

HEC body recognises SAFUAWI's degree equivalent to bachelors degree

The Higher Education Commission's Equivalence and Accreditation Committee decided on Friday to recognize the degree of 'Shahadatul Alia fil Uloomal Arabia Wal Islamia' as equivalent to bachelor degree. As recommended by the committee, the degree will be r
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Ahsan highlights importance of Pak-US partnership

Ahsan highlights importance of Pak-US partnership

Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the importance of Pakistan-US partnership in achieving common regional objectives and the promotion of mutual interests. The minister was speaking at a round table discussion of US scholars and think tank an
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
SC Review Board to decide about detention of JuD chief today

SC Review Board to decide about detention of JuD chief today

A review board comprising three judges of Supreme Court will meet today to decide about extension in detention of Jamatud Dawa's (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed his aides and about 40 foreigners. The federal government sought extension in their detention for anot
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Imran reacts to Ahsan's statement about ISPR

Imran reacts to Ahsan's statement about ISPR

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Friday strongly reacted to Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal's statement, saying his "unwarranted attack on ISPR is absurd because dismal state of Pakistan's economy is known to the world." The interior mi
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Imran says will compromise on government, not on democracy

Imran says will compromise on government, not on democracy

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairperson Imran Khan on Friday remarked that he is willing to compromise on the ruling government but not on democracy. He also said that the ruling government has no respect for democracy or state institutions. Criticizing Paki
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
KP Anti-corruption Department directed to complete inquiries

KP Anti-corruption Department directed to complete inquiries

Parliamentary Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for Anti-Corruption, Dr Haider Ali has directed officers of the department for early completion of all ongoing high-level inquires in the province. He issued these directives while presiding over a meeti
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
JI chief sees government's hand in altering oath

JI chief sees government's hand in altering oath

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the official committee tasked to trace the elements behind the alteration in the oath about Khatme Nabuwwat had not submitted its report so far which clearly proved that the government i
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
SC forms bench to hear plea of sitting IHC judge

SC forms bench to hear plea of sitting IHC judge

The Supreme Court Friday decided to hear on October 18 the plea of sitting judge of Islamabad High Court Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, seeking open trial before Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) over alleged charges of misconduct against him.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz to appear before AC on October 19: minister

Nawaz to appear before AC on October 19: minister

State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Friday said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will appear before the Accountability Court on October 19. Talking to the media persons, Chaudhry said t
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan-US relationship: major development

Pakistan-US relationship: major development

It must be a matter of great relief for everyone that Pakistan and the United States have agreed to continue bilateral engagements at all levels. The two countries have arrived at this decision at a delegation-level talks between Pakistan and the US held
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
German parliament quarrels over who sits next to far-right party

German parliament quarrels over who sits next to far-right party

They have already had heated debates on talk shows and in state legislatures, but in two weeks' time, Germany's national parliament, the Bundestag, will see its first showdown between the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) and what the AfD
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Business exodus deepens Catalan economy fears

Business exodus deepens Catalan economy fears

Catalonia's independence drive has sent dozens of firms fleeing as doubts grow over the economy of a region that, while one of Spain's richest, is also deeply indebted and dependent on trade with the EU and the rest of Spain. The semi-autonomous region ac
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's economy and border security

Pakistan's economy and border security

In the seminar in Karachi on Wednesday on the subject "Interplay of Economy and Security" by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in collaboration with the Federation of the Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Chief of the Army Staff Gen
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Recovery of kidnapped North American family
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Recovery of kidnapped North American family

Not only does the safe recovery of a North American family by Pakistan army from the clutches of terrorists in Kohat present one of the best intelligence-sharing examples between Pakistan security forces and the US, it also provides an ideal opportunity t
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Continuous stagnation in home remittances
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Continuous stagnation in home remittances

Continuous stagnation in home remittances over the recent past is of course a matter of great concern. According to the latest data released by the State Bank, overseas Pakistani workers remitted $ 4.79 billion in the first quarter of FY18 as compared to
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to formulate a long-term policy on textile exports to attract investment in the sector and boost the sliding exports.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to formulate a long-term policy on textile exports to attract investment in the sector and boost the sliding exports.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

APTMA seeks long-term policy on export growth

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to formulate a long-term policy on textile exports to attract investment in the sector and boost the sliding exports.
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
BTB objectives: TRC suggests ''spot assessment'' of new taxpayers

BTB objectives: TRC suggests ''spot assessment'' of new taxpayers

The Tax Reforms Commission (TRC) - a high-powered implementation committee - has proposed ''spot assessment'' of unregistered or new taxpayers to the government in order to bring them into the tax net to achieve overall objectives of broadening the tax ba
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
BTB objectives: TRC suggests 'spot assessment' of new taxpayers

BTB objectives: TRC suggests 'spot assessment' of new taxpayers

The Tax Reforms Commission (TRC) - a high-powered implementation committee - has proposed 'spot assessment' of unregistered or new taxpayers to the government in order to bring them into the tax net to achieve overall objectives of broadening the tax base
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
BTB objectives: TRC suggests 'spot assessment' of new taxpayers

BTB objectives: TRC suggests 'spot assessment' of new taxpayers

The Tax Reforms Commission (TRC) - a high-powered implementation committee - has proposed 'spot assessment' of unregistered or new taxpayers to the government in order to bring them into the tax net to achieve overall objectives of broadening the tax base
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar has asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours over a four-month old blockade, sources at the global trade body said Friday. Qatar turned to the WTO in August, insisting it was the victim
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar has asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours over a four-month old blockade, sources at the global trade body said Friday. Qatar turned to the WTO in August, insisting it was the victim
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar advances boycott case at WTO

Qatar has asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours over a four-month old blockade, sources at the global trade body said Friday. Qatar turned to the WTO in August, insisting it was the victim
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (October 13, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (October 14, 2017).

Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Country's economy: minister's message to ISPR chief

Country's economy: minister's message to ISPR chief

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal Friday has impliedly asked Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor, to refrain from making statements with regard to country's economic situation. The statement of the interior mini
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Country's economy: minister's message to ISPR chief

Country's economy: minister's message to ISPR chief

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal Friday has impliedly asked Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor, to refrain from making statements with regard to country's economic situation. The statement of the interior mini
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

A high-level Group of 20 finance ministers meeting on Friday avoided discussing trade matters, even as governments on both sides of the Atlantic remain locked in tense negotiations on commerce. "We have not discussed on the trade issue specifically becaus
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (October 13, 2017).

Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

A high-level Group of 20 finance ministers meeting on Friday avoided discussing trade matters, even as governments on both sides of the Atlantic remain locked in tense negotiations on commerce. "We have not discussed on the trade issue specifically becaus
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (October 13, 2017)

Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

G20 meeting avoids thorny trade question: Schaeuble

A high-level Group of 20 finance ministers meeting on Friday avoided discussing trade matters, even as governments on both sides of the Atlantic remain locked in tense negotiations on commerce. "We have not discussed on the trade issue specifically becaus
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 13, 2017).

Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 13, 2017).

Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal
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South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal

South Korea and China have renewed a $56 billion currency swap deal, Seoul said Friday, despite tensions over the controversial deployment of a US anti-missile system in the South. There had been fears the diplomatic row would threaten the major economic
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal
Currency

South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal

South Korea and China have renewed a $56 billion currency swap deal, Seoul said Friday, despite tensions over the controversial deployment of a US anti-missile system in the South. There had been fears the diplomatic row would threaten the major economic
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal
Currency

South Korea, China renew $56 billion currency swap deal

South Korea and China have renewed a $56 billion currency swap deal, Seoul said Friday, despite tensions over the controversial deployment of a US anti-missile system in the South. There had been fears the diplomatic row would threaten the major economic
Published 14 Oct, 2017 12:00am
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