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Print - 2017-12-27
South Africa seen planting 17 percent less maize hectares next season

South Africa seen planting 17 percent less maize hectares next season

South African farmers are expected to sow 17 percent less hectares of maize in the 2017/2018 season after this year's bumper harvest depressed prices prompting farmers to plant more profitable crops next season, a Reuters' poll showed on Monday.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ICE arabica coffee, cocoa, sugar all gain on short-covering

ICE arabica coffee, cocoa, sugar all gain on short-covering

Soft commodities markets on ICE Futures US advanced on Tuesday in thin trade as traders covered short positions ahead of the year-end. Cocoa, coffee and sugar markets opened late after being closed on Monday for the Christmas holiday. London trading remai
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Low-protein US soya crop dents meal quality, may lift feed costs

Low-protein US soya crop dents meal quality, may lift feed costs

A protein shortfall in this year's US soyabean crop has forced processors like Bunge Ltd to cut the amount of the nutrient they can guarantee in soyameal, prompting concerns that animal feed costs and meat prices could rise. Adverse crop weather this summ
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gold touches over three-week high, palladium hits 17-year peak

Gold touches over three-week high, palladium hits 17-year peak

Gold prices edged up on Tuesday to a more than three-week high in post-holiday trade on geopolitical concerns, and palladium hit its highest since February 2001 on supply worries. Precious metals markets reopened after being closed on Monday for the Chris
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
France lifts sugar beet estimate again, cuts wheat, rapeseed

France lifts sugar beet estimate again, cuts wheat, rapeseed

France's farm ministry sharply raised its estimate of the 2017 sugar beet crop for a second month in a row in the European Union's largest producer, mainly due to larger expected yields and an area estimate now close to a record. Sugar beet production is
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ex-footballer, vice-president contend in Liberia leadership vote

Ex-footballer, vice-president contend in Liberia leadership vote

Liberian former international footballer George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai joined voters in casting their ballots on Tuesday as they went head-to-head in a delayed run-off vote for the country's presidency. Voters were choosing a successor to P
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Voting ends in contentious Liberia presidential poll
Currency

Voting ends in contentious Liberia presidential poll

Liberia voted Tuesday in a delayed but peaceful run-off election for a new president, contested by former international footballer George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai. Voters have chosen a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is step
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Russia launches telecoms satellite for Angola

Russia launches telecoms satellite for Angola

Russia on Tuesday launched a rocket carrying Angosat-1, the first national telecoms satellite for Angola, from its Baikonur space pad, with rare use of a rocket from Ukraine despite collapsed ties between the two nations. Live footage aired by Roscosmos s
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Spain pulls police reinforcements from Catalonia

Spain pulls police reinforcements from Catalonia

Spain on Tuesday began to pull the police reinforcements it had sent to Catalonia ahead of a contested independence referendum in the region on October 1, the government said. Officers from Spain's National Police and Guardia Civil forces sent to the nort
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Libya pipeline blast to cause drop in production

Libya pipeline blast to cause drop in production

An explosion on a pipeline carrying crude oil from Libya's south to a port terminal in its north Tuesday will slash production, the National Oil Company said. "NOC continues to investigate the causes of the explosion" north of the town of Marada, it said
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Extra charges dropped against journalists in Myanmar

Extra charges dropped against journalists in Myanmar

Foreign and local journalists jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament could be released from prison in early January after police dropped additional charges that carried at least three more years behind bars, their lawyers said Tuesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
98 ASIs promoted to rank of SI

98 ASIs promoted to rank of SI

SSP Administration Rana Ayaz Saleem has issued orders for 98 Assistant Sub Inspectors who have been promoted to rank of sub-inspector. He announced this in a meeting of promotion board at CCPO office here on Tuesday. SSP Operations Muntazir Mehdi and SSP
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Delegation visits DHA head office

Delegation visits DHA head office

A delegation comprising major DHA Residents Associations visited DHA Head Office and attended a meeting chaired by Administrator DHA Brigadier Shahid Hassan Ali to discuss matters pertaining to residents. Administrator welcomed the delegation and reiterat
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Senate body takes stock of tax collection

Senate body takes stock of tax collection

Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) has discussed in detailed matters of tax collection by mineral department, legal status of lease agreements, collection and utilization of ADF/CESS/tax/rahdari from mines and minerals.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
IIUI, University of Africa to join hands

IIUI, University of Africa to join hands

International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and University of Africa, Sudanhave finalized matters for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral cooperation and academic excellence through joint ventures. This was decided in a meeting between
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two killed in drone strike near Pak-Afghan border

Two killed in drone strike near Pak-Afghan border

At least two people were killed in a drone attack near Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Tuesday, Aaj News reported. Reports said the drone strike targeted a vehicle near the border. Two people inside the vehicle were killed as a result of the drone missile
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Foreign debts make nation's sovereignty vulnerable: Rabbani

Foreign debts make nation's sovereignty vulnerable: Rabbani

Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani on Tuesday said that heavy reliance on foreign borrowings is tantamount to compromise the sovereignty of the country. Addressing the '41st Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Export Awards,' a
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
General Tyre and Rubber Company
Mutual Funds

General Tyre and Rubber Company

General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (PSX: GTYR) is a leading player in the tyre industry and a competitive and flourishing business within the larger auto-parts sector in Pakistan. The company was set up back in 1963, established by Genera
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
General Tyre and Rubber Company
Mutual Funds

General Tyre and Rubber Company

General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (PSX: GTYR) is a leading player in the tyre industry and a competitive and flourishing business within the larger auto-parts sector in Pakistan. The company was set up back in 1963, established by Genera
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FCCI chief urges Americans to reject US Jerusalem move

FCCI chief urges Americans to reject US Jerusalem move

Americans should stand with the world conscious by vocally rejecting the decision of Donald Trump to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Shabbir Hussain Chawla has welcomed the resolution
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LCCI's suggestions for improving economy
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LCCI's suggestions for improving economy

Logjam in economic progress and serious economic challenges have made the role of ministry of finance most important therefore the newly appointed State Minister of Finance Rana Afzal Khan needs to put in his best efforts to put the economy back on the tr
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Model Town tragedy: Imran supports PAT's drive for 'justice'

Model Town tragedy: Imran supports PAT's drive for 'justice'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has reassured his support for Tahirul Qadri and his Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) for pursuing justice in the Model Town tragedy which claimed 14 precious human lives. While addressing a joint press conference w
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Chinese Luban Workshop planned for April

Chinese Luban Workshop planned for April

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Chairman Irfan Qaiser Sheikh has said that classes will commence from April 2018 in the Chinese Luban Workshop. While talking to a four member delegation of Tianjin Model Vocational Training Co
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
JI urges government to implement Fata reforms

JI urges government to implement Fata reforms

Chief of Jamaat e Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has stressed upon the government to implement the FATA reforms suggested by the Sartaj Aziz committee, without further delay as it had no other option in this regard. He was talking to JI workers and media pe
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PDWP okays seven roads' improvement plan

PDWP okays seven roads' improvement plan

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved widening/ improvement of seven rural roads of the province with an estimated cost of Rs 3963.65 million. The approval was given in the PPDWP's 40th meeting of current fiscal year presided over by Ch
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UBG candidate elected FPCCI VP unopposed

UBG candidate elected FPCCI VP unopposed

All the chambers in Punjab have reposed full confidence in the policies of the United Business Group (UBG) by electing one of its candidates Ch Arfan Yousaf for the slot of Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shahid Mirza's paintings show opens

Shahid Mirza's paintings show opens

The sixth solo exhibition of Shahid Mirza consisting about 70 paintings, drawings and mixed media works opened at the Alhamra Art Gallery here on Tuesday. Shahid Mirza has been painting for the last three decades. He was notably the founder and director o
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Quran Khawni held to mark Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary

Quran Khawni held to mark Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab will hold Quran Khawni at the Central Punjab Secretariat to mark 10th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Chairman PPP Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira said the party would mark the occasion in a befitting ma
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CM lauds performance of cabinet body on L&O, LEAs

CM lauds performance of cabinet body on L&O, LEAs

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the performance of cabinet committee on law & order, police, administration and law enforcement agencies for making best arrangements of security on Youm-e-Quaid and Christmas Day celebrations.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
New blood being included in Punjab police: Shahbaz

New blood being included in Punjab police: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said the police force is rendering yeoman service for the protection of life and property of the people, maintenance of discipline and law and order, curbing of crimes as well as the terrorism.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
UET, PHED ink MoU to establish linkages through NIUIP

UET, PHED ink MoU to establish linkages through NIUIP

University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish linkage through National Institute of Urban Infrastructure Planning (NIUIP)
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
KP approves monthly honoraria for Pesh Imams

KP approves monthly honoraria for Pesh Imams

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak has approved monthly honoraria for Imams of Jamia Mosques all over the province. The government has laid down certain guiding principles for the award of Rs 10000/- per month honoraria to the Imams of Jamia
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ahsan urges officials to expedite Gwadar's water & power supply projects

Ahsan urges officials to expedite Gwadar's water & power supply projects

Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal has directed for expediting work on fresh water supply and power projects in Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), besides issuing orders for making immediate alternate arrangemen
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Gang involved in misuse of EPZ tax exemption busted

Gang involved in misuse of EPZ tax exemption busted

The Directorate General Customs Intelligence, Peshawar, has busted a racket involved in the massive misuse of the exemption of duty/taxes available to Export Processing Zone (EPZ) units by illegally removing non-duty paid imported goods under the garb of
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Indian forces kill top freedom fighter in IHK

Indian forces kill top freedom fighter in IHK

Indian forces have killed the commander of a freedom fighter group in Indian-held Kashmir, police said Tuesday. Noor Mohammad Tantray, the head in the Kashmir valley of the Jaish-e-Mohammad group, was trapped in a house outside the main city of held Srina
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTI objects to illegal occupation of public park

PTI objects to illegal occupation of public park

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Tuesday strongly objected to illegal occupation of a public park adjacent to F-8 District Courts by lawyers' fraternity for constructing their offices. The lawyers have already been given a place in sector F- 10 for building
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM briefed on revamping of Cantonment Hospital

PM briefed on revamping of Cantonment Hospital

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired a briefing on revamping of Cantonment Hospital Rawalpindi. Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, Minister for Defence, MNA Malik Abrar Ahmed, Secretary Finance and other senior officers attended the briefing. The direc
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ACFLA-KP urges government to regularise services

ACFLA-KP urges government to regularise services

All College Fund Lecturers Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ACFLA-KP) demanded of the provincial government to regularize services of the lecturers serving under BS fund in various colleges of the province. Addressing at a press conference here at press cl
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Labour secretaries' absence irks NA body

Labour secretaries' absence irks NA body

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday expressed serious anger over the absence of provincial labour secretaries and directed federal secretary Ministry of Human Rights to issue letters to the provincial chief secretaries to e
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cellphones, telecom equipments: PBIF for setting up manufacturing units

Cellphones, telecom equipments: PBIF for setting up manufacturing units

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that devaluation of rupee, imposition of regulatory duty and discouraging smuggling have increased the prices of cell phones in the market which offer local investo
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NBP opens first Islamic banking branch in Chitral

NBP opens first Islamic banking branch in Chitral

The President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Saeed Ahmad visited the Chitral valley and its adjoining areas where he inaugurated the first Islamic banking branch of the area. The graceful ceremony was attended by various local dignitaries, notably Irsha
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ABAD demands equal opportunity in CPEC

ABAD demands equal opportunity in CPEC

Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) on Tuesday demanded that the government should provide equal opportunities to Pakistani investors especially in construction sector in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to chairman ABAD, Arif
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Unity, solidarity and harmony vital for country's progress: Wasim Akhtar

Unity, solidarity and harmony vital for country's progress: Wasim Akhtar

Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said Quaid-e-Azam Muhammed Ali Jinnah gave the message of hope, courage and self-confidence to the nation therefore we need to follow his sayings faith, unity and discipline. "We can only get progress in our country if we show t
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Managing Director Engro Foods opens lecture hall at UVAS

Managing Director Engro Foods opens lecture hall at UVAS

The Managing Director Engro Foods Ltd Ali Ahmad Khan inaugurated a state-of-the art lecture hall renovated by Engro Foods at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences UVAS Lahore. UVAS & Engro Foods have already signed an MoU for the promotion of scien
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTI leader condemns police crackdown on protesting teachers

PTI leader condemns police crackdown on protesting teachers

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Liaquat Ali Jatoi on Tuesday condemned a police crackdown on protesting teachers as they attempted to advance towards the Chief Minister House in Karachi, saying that the provincial government will face consequences i
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary Public holiday today

Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary Public holiday today

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has approved the summary for a province-wide public holiday on December 27, to mark the death anniversary of slain Pakistan Peoples Party Leader Benazir Bhutto. The summary for the holiday to mark Benazir's death annive
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Embezzlement in FCS NAB arrests four accused

Embezzlement in FCS NAB arrests four accused

National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Karachi on Tuesday claimed to have nabbed four persons accused of funds embezzlement in Fisherman Cooperative Society (FCS). According to details, NAB Karachi during a raid at FCS seized the record and noted the state
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Alliances against PPP surface every now and then: chief minister

Alliances against PPP surface every now and then: chief minister

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said on Tuesday that he is not taking Mustafa Kamal's political front Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) seriously and alliances against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) surface every now and then. The CM presided over a meeting
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CBC delegation meets AMD SSGC

CBC delegation meets AMD SSGC

A four-member delegation of Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) headed by its Vice President Aziz Suharwardy called upon the Acting Managing Director SSGC Amin Rajput, at SSGC Head Office on Tuesday. Issues related to gas supplies in DHA and parts of Clifton w
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Illegal weighbridges: Shahbaz to take action against sugar mills

Illegal weighbridges: Shahbaz to take action against sugar mills

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that interests of the farmers will not be compromised upon at any cost. While directing to initiate indiscriminate action against the sugar mills making deduction in the weight of the sugarcane, he or
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dr Cheema retires

Dr Cheema retires

Experienced Hospital Administrator Dr Zia Ullah Cheema has retired in Grade 20 after completing 33 years of service in Health Department Punjab and working on different key positions in many hospitals. Dr Zia Ullah Cheema had been working in Lahore Genera
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ASB mulls over IFRS-17 implementation strategy

ASB mulls over IFRS-17 implementation strategy

The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan has proactively initiated the deliberations and development of implementation strategy for the adoption and implementation of IFRS 17. In the recent ASB meeting Ome
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bank Alfalah enables POS purchasing for Pensioners

Bank Alfalah enables POS purchasing for Pensioners

With digital wallets in place and the enablement of Alif EOBI Cards on POS terminals, pensioners will now be able to maintain their pension in their account, rather than withdrawing the entire amount in one go. Bank Alfalah in collaboration with Employees
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Zardari pays homage to Benazir Bhutto

Zardari pays homage to Benazir Bhutto

"Today we pay homage to late Benazir Bhutto over her vision about Pakistan as a modern and progressive state and for her commitment to fight armed religious fanatics from hijacking the state and society in the name of religion." This has been stated by fo
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Quaid's birth anniversary celebrated at New Delhi's High Commission

Quaid's birth anniversary celebrated at New Delhi's High Commission

Youm-e-Quaid (Quaid's Day) commemorated at Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. A solemn ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, to commemorate the 141st birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. All officers and staff
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cheetay.pk partners with Pepsi

Cheetay.pk partners with Pepsi

Cheetay.pk has collaborated with Pepsi as its official beverage partner, said an announcement here on Tuesday. Cheetay.pk has established a concrete base in the domain of logistics and delivery in Lahore and is actively venturing into multiple business ca
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
LHC official asked to appear before inquiry officer

LHC official asked to appear before inquiry officer

An officer who challenged allegedly out-of-turn promotions at the Lahore High Court (LHC) was directed on Tuesday to appear before an inquiry officer today. According to a notification, senior court associate/supervisory officer of the LHC Muhammad Akmal
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Indian diplomat robbed of phone

Indian diplomat robbed of phone

Indian diplomat Eenam Gambhir, the first Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, was the victim of a mobile phone snatching when two persons on a motorcycle stole away with her cell phone. According to police, the incident occur
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan gets UNIDO-trained energy auditors

Pakistan gets UNIDO-trained energy auditors

Pakistan gets its first batch of certified energy auditors trained by a leading international certifying agency associated with the UNIDO project. UNIDO (United National Industrial Development Organization), under its Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energ
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Constituencies' delimitation process set in motion

Constituencies' delimitation process set in motion

The delimitation process of constituencies for next general elections formally began on Tuesday as Election Commission of Pakistan has asked Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and provincial governments for provision of relevant data. According to details, the
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Roshan Pakistan': PITC develops Android-based mobile application

'Roshan Pakistan': PITC develops Android-based mobile application

"Roshan Pakistan" is an Android based mobile application developed by Power Information Technology Company (PITC). It is a step forward towards making electricity consumers able to readily access Billing Details, Load Shedding Information, Estimated Bill
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Work on Karak refinery to begin next month

Work on Karak refinery to begin next month

The construction work of Karak Oil Refinery will be conducted in January 2018, source said. Karak Oil Refinery, a project with an estimated cost of Rs 62 billion, would have the capacity to refine 40,000 barrels of oil per day, said the government officia
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan uses Iran corridor to transit fruits to Central Asia

Pakistan uses Iran corridor to transit fruits to Central Asia

Recently major consignment of fruits from Pakistan to Kazakhstan has been transited through Iran which could open a new corridor for shipment of food items from Southeast Asia to markets as far as Russia, IRAN Daily reported on Tuesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
FBR exempts SFWA from tax on investment profit

FBR exempts SFWA from tax on investment profit

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted reduction/exemption on the profit or yield on investment in Shuhadas Family Welfare Account as granted on profit on debt on Bahbood Savings Certificates and Pensioners' Benefit Accounts. The FBR has issued SR
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
JI chief leaves for London

JI chief leaves for London

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, left here on Tuesday for London on a 12-day visit primarily meant for preaching and to streamline organizational affairs of the JI. He will also address the Pakistani community in London. He is schedu
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CJP restrains unregistered medical colleges from admission process

CJP restrains unregistered medical colleges from admission process

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday restrained all the unregistered medical colleges in the country from conducting admission process. The Chief Justice while hearing suo motu proceedings regarding excessive fee structure of private medi
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Khushab to have university soon

Khushab to have university soon

A university is shortly being established in Khushab through merger of the existing sub-campuses of the University of Education and Arid Agriculture in Rawalpindi. The new university will largely serve students of the district and adjoining areas.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Action against sugar mills: LHC directs ACC to submit report

Action against sugar mills: LHC directs ACC to submit report

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed the Assistant Cane Commissioner (ACC) to submit report regarding action taken against the sugar mills owners who failed to start crushing in light of the court's orders.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Swine flu claims four lives in Multan

Swine flu claims four lives in Multan

As many as four people have been killed due to Swine flu in Multan in two weeks while six more patients have been admitted to the hospital for tests so far. As per reports, eight people were killed while 75 received the virus in 2016 in the metropolis. In
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dr Zia Ullah Cheema retires

Dr Zia Ullah Cheema retires

Experienced Hospital Administrator Dr Zia Ullah Cheema has retired in Grade 20 after completing 33 years of service in Health Department Punjab and working on different key positions in many hospitals.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'NHA to inaugurate three roads in next two week'

'NHA to inaugurate three roads in next two week'

NHA will inaugurate its three roads in next two weeks. This information was given to Standing Committee on Communications by National Highway Authority (NHA) and Communications Division during the meeting of the Standing Committee.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Criticality of fair comments
Currency

Criticality of fair comments

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Clarifying CPEC" carried by the newspaper on Saturday. The writer, Farhat Ali, has shed ample light on the composition of the China and Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He has raised certain pertinent qu
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ad firms using tools to help them read your mind

Ad firms using tools to help them read your mind

Why did you splurge on that new pair of shoes? Or that pricey smartphone? More and more advertisers are trying to tap into the unconscious to divine the invisible forces that drive those spending decisions. Using gadgets to track eye movements, computer m
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Jobs

Jobs

Pursuant to the results of a Google search, based on projections by IMF outlook April 2017, ignoring the mischief-makers who always scream "Lies" on hearing anything sounding like IMF, gross world product in 2017 is projected US$ 77.9 trillion, while GDP
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Good Society'

'Good Society'

It now looks almost certain that the next general elections would be held by August 2018. The incumbent federal and provincial governments, therefore, have just about five months to complete their pet development projects before their dissolution.
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Joining hands for peace and development

Joining hands for peace and development

The six-nation Speakers Conference on "The Challenges of Terrorism and Inter-Regional Connectivity" hosted by Pakistan concluded on Sunday issuing a 29-point declaration that emphasizes partnership for regional peace and development through greater cooper
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rationalisation of RDs
Exchange

Rationalisation of RDs

In order to arrest the rising trend in imports and narrow the current account deficit, the ECC in its meeting held on October 6, 2017 had approved the proposal for increase/levy of regulatory duties on a number of non-essential/luxury items. The FBR issue
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ministry withdraws ''exceptional'' support to K-E

Ministry withdraws ''exceptional'' support to K-E

Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has reportedly withdrawn "exceptional" support to Karachi Electric (KE) extended by a senior officer of Power Division purportedly on "direct" instructions of Prime Minister aimed at granting upward revision in Multi-Ye
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ministry withdraws 'exceptional' support to K-E

Ministry withdraws 'exceptional' support to K-E

Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has reportedly withdrawn "exceptional" support to Karachi Electric (KE) extended by a senior officer of Power Division purportedly on "direct" instructions of Prime Minister aimed at granting upward revision in Multi-Ye
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ministry withdraws 'exceptional' support to K-E

Ministry withdraws 'exceptional' support to K-E

Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has reportedly withdrawn "exceptional" support to Karachi Electric (KE) extended by a senior officer of Power Division purportedly on "direct" instructions of Prime Minister aimed at granting upward revision in Multi-Ye
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion
Exchange

NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved enhancement in National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) paid-up capital to Rs 1 billion and net worth to Rs 2 billion till June 30, 2020. Sources told Business Recorder
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 26, 2017) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 27, 2017).

Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion
Exchange

NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved enhancement in National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) paid-up capital to Rs 1 billion and net worth to Rs 2 billion till June 30, 2020. Sources told Business Recorder
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 26, 2017).

Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion
Exchange

NCCPL paid-up capital enhanced to Rs 1 billion

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved enhancement in National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) paid-up capital to Rs 1 billion and net worth to Rs 2 billion till June 30, 2020. Sources told Business Recorder
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 26, 2017).

Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
CEs of certain Discos to be fired next month: minister

CEs of certain Discos to be fired next month: minister

Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said Tuesday that heads will roll next month due to dismal performance of some distribution companies (Discos). Leghari was addressing a press conference on the occasion of launching of
Published 27 Dec, 2017 12:00am
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