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Print - 2018-01-09
NBP, ITP sign agreement for e-challan & payments

NBP, ITP sign agreement for e-challan & payments

In a grand ceremony in IG Office Islamabad, National Bank of Pakistan and Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP), signed an agreement for E-Challan and payments system in Islamabad Capital precinct. This partnership will enable the issuance of paperless challan t
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
ICAP announces results of AFC exams, PCSC-1 test

ICAP announces results of AFC exams, PCSC-1 test

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has announced the results of Assessment of Fundamental Competencies (AFC) examination and Writing Skills Test (PCSC-1) Winter 2017 that were held in December 2017.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Railways appear unable to cope with black-marketing of tickets

Railways appear unable to cope with black-marketing of tickets

Pakistan Railways has appeared feckless to cope with the menace of black-marketing of tickets of passenger trains despite introduction of e-ticketing system. During a visit to the Karachi Cantonment Station, this correspondent observed that, in connivance
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Ghulam Ishaq's grandson joins PTI

Ghulam Ishaq's grandson joins PTI

Taimur Khan Jhagra, a grandson of former President Ghulam Ishaq Khan and a former partner at Mckinsey and Company, has joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Belonging to the influential Jhagra family from Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KPK), he has recently anno
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
IBA signs an agreement with 1LINK

IBA signs an agreement with 1LINK

Institute of Business Administration (IBA) recently signed an agreement with 1LINK (Guarantee) Limited (1LINK), as a new billing company on 1LINK's profile. This will enable 1LINK member bank customers to transfer payments to IBA, at the time and place of
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
University of Karachi: VC, Registrar participate in PUE's meeting

University of Karachi: VC, Registrar participate in PUE's meeting

Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi Professor Muhammad Ajmal Khan along with the Registrar Dr Munawwar Rasheed participated in the general body meeting of Peoples United Employees (PUE) to express their support to the varsity employees, he was warmly w
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
General Wynne's death: IG NH&MP reveals reasons behind accident

General Wynne's death: IG NH&MP reveals reasons behind accident

Inspector General (IG) of National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Kaleem Imam has revealed that over speeding and the poor condition of tyres, not absence of cat's eye (a retro-reflective safety device used in road marking), led to the accident wher
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Three killed in traffic mishap in Upper Dir

Three killed in traffic mishap in Upper Dir

Three people including a woman died and four others sustained injuries in a traffic mishap in Upper Dir on Monday morning. According to details, a passenger pickup travelling from Gar'ray to Warray fell into a gorge after driver lost control over the vehi
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Minister reviews progress on DigiSkills Training Programme

Minister reviews progress on DigiSkills Training Programme

The Board of Directors of Ignite - National Technology Fund (formerly National ICT R&D Fund) under the chairmanship of Anusha Rahman, Minister of State for IT & Telecom reviewed the overall progress on DigiSkills Training Programme.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Special NA body formed for Hajj Policy 2018

Special NA body formed for Hajj Policy 2018

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony was informed on Monday that a special committee consisting of 8 ministers has been formed for supervision, troubleshooting and implementation of the Hajj Policy, 2018. T
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Ufone launches offer for IDD calls to Afghanistan

Ufone launches offer for IDD calls to Afghanistan

Ufone remains true to its promise of It's all about U, by focusing on the needs of its customers and empowering them with the most convenient communication tools and services enabling them to remain connected, at a price that suits them the most.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to ensure voluntarily return of Afghan refugees

Government urged to ensure voluntarily return of Afghan refugees

Members of Afghan Refugees Council have voiced concern over issuance of the fresh one-month deadline for voluntarily repatriation of Afghans nationals, living in camps and other parts of the country and urged the government to ensure return to their homel
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Retailers reject proposed ban on open sale of cigarettes

Retailers reject proposed ban on open sale of cigarettes

All Pakistan Cigarette, Pan and Beverages Retailers Association has rejected the proposed legislation to ban sale of open cigarettes at shops/retail outlets and sought Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi intervention for inclusion of the association in th
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MPA demands audit of KPEC, other KP public entities

MPA demands audit of KPEC, other KP public entities

PPP activist and MPA Ziaullah Afridi on Monday submitted a resolution in the provincial assembly seeking detailed audit of certain public sector entities including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesab Commission (KPEC). The resolution stated that every year the pro
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sugarcane growers to stage protest

Sugarcane growers to stage protest

Sugarcane growers across the country will take to the streets against politically influential sugarcane mills owners for refusing to purchase cane at the official rate announced by the provincial governments. An official source at Ministry of National Foo
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US CG participates in convocation ceremony at Mehran University
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US CG participates in convocation ceremony at Mehran University

The US Consul General Grace Shelton participated in a convocation ceremony at Mehran University in Jamshoro on Monday, during which she joined Vice Chancellor of MUET, Dr Muhammad Aslam Uqaili in handing out diplomas and medals to the students graduating
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
AGP lends conditional support to military-run communication entity

AGP lends conditional support to military-run communication entity

The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) on Monday gave its conditional opinion in favor of issuing license to the military-run Special Communication Organization (SCO) to operate on commercial basis only if it does not enter into any competition with rest
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Exhibitors to participate in Beautyworld ME 2018

Exhibitors to participate in Beautyworld ME 2018

Pakistani exhibitors will participate in the forthcoming Beautyworld Middle East 2018 expo being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in a from 8th-10th May. The three-day event is establishing itself as the prime gateway for i
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Senate panel resents absence of USC outlets in remote areas

Senate panel resents absence of USC outlets in remote areas

A parliamentary panel Monday expressed serious resentment over the absence of utility stores in remote and backward areas, saying that Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is operating only in big cities and towns where masses have already access to cheap dai
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Terror attacks decreased by 13 percent in 2017: NACTA

Terror attacks decreased by 13 percent in 2017: NACTA

The terrorist attacks in Pakistan decreased by 13 percent during 2017 as compared to 2016, as 681 attacks were reported last year against 785 attacks occurred in the preceding year, according to National Counterterrorism Authority (NACTA). The NACTA in a
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
IIUI training programme for FATA schoolteachers concludes

IIUI training programme for FATA schoolteachers concludes

An eight-day long training programme for 40 school teachers of FATA organized by Dawah Academy of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) concluded here at the Faisal Masjid campus of the university. The programme, which was concluded by IIUI P
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
NAB chief orders various inquiries

NAB chief orders various inquiries

Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal presided over a meeting held to review the overall performance of the NAB Headquarters as well as all regional bureaus of NAB at NAB Headquarters. The meeting reviewed the implementation status of various orders of the cha
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Light snowfall in northern areas likely

Light snowfall in northern areas likely

Temperature plunged to minus 13 degrees Celsius in Skardu, as the Met Office on Monday forecast a light snowfall for northern areas in the next 24 hours. Frosting weather also pulled down temperature in Astore to minus 11, Gupis minus 9, Gilgit minus 8, K
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Proposals to make PM's package effective being considered
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Proposals to make PM's package effective being considered

Federal Secretary for Commerce, Mohammad Younus Dagha, told the business community that various suggestions/proposals are under consideration to make Prime Minister's package for exporters more effective. "For the first time, investment policy will be mad
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Self financed seats: KU announces online admissions

Self financed seats: KU announces online admissions

University of Karachi has announced Online Admissions 2018 on self financed seats of Bachelors/Masters Morning Program. Admissions forms and other details are available at www.uokadmission.edu.pk. Interested students may submit the admission form online w
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Vote of no-trust: MPAs have adopted constitutional way: Wasay

Vote of no-trust: MPAs have adopted constitutional way: Wasay

Leader of the Opposition in Balochistan Assembly Maulana Abdul Wasay has denied claims of conspiracy on Monday and said that the MPAs have adopted constitutional way against chief minister Sanaullah Zehri. Wasay addressed a press conference at his chamber
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Linde ownership transferred to buyers

Linde ownership transferred to buyers

Upon completion of the transaction in line with applicable laws and in concurrence with the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed by and between Linde and the purchasers, the entire ownership of Linde in Linde Pakistan Limited stands transferred to the pu
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bid to export heroin to Saudi Arabia foiled

Bid to export heroin to Saudi Arabia foiled

Model Collectorate of Customs (MCC), Preventive Monday claimed to have foiled an attempt to export substantial quantity of contraband heroin to Saudi Arabia. The action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that some unscrupulous elements were planning t
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Oil, gas output down during second quarter of fiscal year 2018

Oil, gas output down during second quarter of fiscal year 2018

Oil and gas production witnessed decline during the second quarter of FY18 as indicated by Pakistan Petroleum Information Service (PPIS) data. During the quarter, oil production declined by 2.5 percent on year-on-year basis to 89,662bpd. Lower crude oil o
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Electronic markets closed against murder of dealer

Electronic markets closed against murder of dealer

Traders on Monday observed a shutter-down strike in protest against killing of a mobile phone dealer and growing street crimes in the metropolis. Electronic markets of Saddar remained closed during the day. No trading of electronic items was seen, as the
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Increase in gas tariff challenged

Increase in gas tariff challenged

The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notices to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for January 11 in a petition a consumer Allah Wasaya challenging recent increase in gas tariff. The petitioner said that under the law OGRA was bound to consult the
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SC concerned over non-stop smuggling at Afghan border

SC concerned over non-stop smuggling at Afghan border

Supreme Court observed on Monday that despite setting up 1,700 check posts at Pak-Afghan border, there is no let up in smuggling. A three-judge bench led by Justice Sardar Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, comprising Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Mazhar Ala
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reduction in electricity, gas rates under consideration, Abbasi says

Reduction in electricity, gas rates under consideration, Abbasi says

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the government completed the power generation projects of 10,000 Mega Watts (MW) and reduction in rates of electricity and gas was also under consideration. Addressing the PML-N workers at the residence of Kha
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Qadri for countrywide protest against PML-N from January 17

Qadri for countrywide protest against PML-N from January 17

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri has announced a countrywide protest movement against the ruling PML-N government from January 17. This announcement came after expiration of deadline of January 7 for the resignations of Punjab Chief Mi
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan should give a calculated response to Trump, says PPP's Babar

Pakistan should give a calculated response to Trump, says PPP's Babar

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Farhatullah Babar on Monday said that US President Donald Trump may be "mad but there is a method to his madness" and Pakistan should give a calculated, measured and methodical response to him. Speaking at a seminar on
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Miftah gets 'guidelines' from Nawaz
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Miftah gets 'guidelines' from Nawaz

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail meeting with the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was aimed at taking policy directives on key economic decisions for 2018 elections. This was revealed by Finance Ministry officials while talking inform
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dr Zakaria appointed acting PU VC

Dr Zakaria appointed acting PU VC

Dr Zakaria Zakar, who has been serving as the Dean of Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director of the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) at the Punjab University, has been appointed as acting vice chancellor of the Punjab Univer
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Unrest in Iran

Unrest in Iran

Former Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is said to have been arrested for inciting unrest against the government by allegedly criticizing both Supreme leader Ali Khamenai and President Hasan Rouhani. According to media, the sixth President of Islamic re
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bankers invited to Saudi Arabia to pitch for Aramco listing roles

Bankers invited to Saudi Arabia to pitch for Aramco listing roles

Saudi Aramco has invited banks pitching for roles in its stock market listing, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, for meetings in the kingdom in the coming weeks to make their case, according to three banking sources familiar with the matter.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The chickens have come home to roost

The chickens have come home to roost

The raucous debate on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's tweet categorising us as liars and deceivers has ignored the elephant in the room. After 9/11, when then President Musharraf decided US threats to bomb us into the Stone Age if we did not
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pak-US economic relations
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Pak-US economic relations

The economic relations between the US and Pakistan have reached a low point once again. The US President, Donald Trump, has announced in a tweet message that the US will not give aid to Pakistan anymore. This has been further confirmed by official announc
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Of plots and conspiracies

Of plots and conspiracies

Opinion amongst the PML-N government's members and their allies seems more and more to be veering towards seeing the ongoing political crisis in Balochistan as a plot against the Senate polls in March. The ruling PML-N has high stakes in that election sin
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Poverty reduction: allocation of resources

Poverty reduction: allocation of resources

According to Poverty Reduction Strategy Report, the federal and four provincial governments spent Rs 462.7 billion, up 10.4 percent or Rs 44 billion on poverty reduction programmes during July-September, 2017, compared with the expenditures made in the fi
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed both Sui Companies ie SSGCL and SNGPL to arrange Rs 175bn GoP guaranteed local and foreign financing to finance RLNGIII project, sources close to Secretary Petroleum Division tol
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed both Sui Companies ie SSGCL and SNGPL to arrange Rs 175bn GoP guaranteed local and foreign financing to finance RLNGIII project, sources close to Secretary Petroleum Division tol
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

RLNGIII project: SNGPL, SSGCL asked to arrange guaranteed financing

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly directed both Sui Companies ie SSGCL and SNGPL to arrange Rs 175bn GoP guaranteed local and foreign financing to finance RLNGIII project, sources close to Secretary Petroleum Division tol
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Iran warns world to prepare for US nuke deal withdrawal
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Iran warns world to prepare for US nuke deal withdrawal

Iran warned the world on Monday to prepare for the possible withdrawal of the United States from the landmark nuclear deal agreed in 2015. "The international community must be prepared for the US possibly pulling out of the JCPOA," said deputy foreign min
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Iran warns world to prepare for US nuke deal withdrawal
Exchange

Iran warns world to prepare for US nuke deal withdrawal

Iran warned the world on Monday to prepare for the possible withdrawal of the United States from the landmark nuclear deal agreed in 2015. "The international community must be prepared for the US possibly pulling out of the JCPOA," said deputy foreign min
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US ends protected status for 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants

US ends protected status for 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants

The US government announced Monday the end of a special protected status for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants, a move that threatens with deportation tens of thousands of well-established families with children born in the United States.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US ends protected status for 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants

US ends protected status for 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants

The US government announced Monday the end of a special protected status for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants, a move that threatens with deportation tens of thousands of well-established families with children born in the United States.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Fire at Trump Tower in New York seriously injures one

Fire at Trump Tower in New York seriously injures one

A blaze broke out in the ventilation system of Trump Tower in New York on Monday, seriously injuring one person, the fire department said. The fire started on the roof shortly before 7 am (1200 GMT) in the Fifth Avenue skyscraper, which is President Donal
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Fire at Trump Tower in New York seriously injures one

Fire at Trump Tower in New York seriously injures one

A blaze broke out in the ventilation system of Trump Tower in New York on Monday, seriously injuring one person, the fire department said. The fire started on the roof shortly before 7 am (1200 GMT) in the Fifth Avenue skyscraper, which is President Donal
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 08, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 09, 2018).

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government hospitals in Karachi: SC takes notice of conditions

Government hospitals in Karachi: SC takes notice of conditions

The Supreme Court has decided to work on Saturdays for the first time as Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar is setting an example by hearing public interest matters relating to social sector at the apex court registries of Lahore and Karachi.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government hospitals in Karachi: SC takes notice of conditions

Government hospitals in Karachi: SC takes notice of conditions

The Supreme Court has decided to work on Saturdays for the first time as Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar is setting an example by hearing public interest matters relating to social sector at the apex court registries of Lahore and Karachi.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 08, 2018).

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Indian police probe reporter after data leak story

Indian police probe reporter after data leak story

Indian police are investigating the reporter behind a story on alleged leaks from a government database containing the personal details of more than a billion people, sparking accusations of media censorship. Police said Monday they were investigating a c
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Indian police probe reporter after data leak story

Indian police probe reporter after data leak story

Indian police are investigating the reporter behind a story on alleged leaks from a government database containing the personal details of more than a billion people, sparking accusations of media censorship. Police said Monday they were investigating a c
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sufi Muhammad may be released soon

Sufi Muhammad may be released soon

Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday approved the bail plea of Maulana Sufi Muhammad, the founder of Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), who is likely to be released soon. Hearing the case, Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth approved the bail after petitio
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 08, 2018)

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sufi Muhammad may be released soon

Sufi Muhammad may be released soon

Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday approved the bail plea of Maulana Sufi Muhammad, the founder of Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), who is likely to be released soon. Hearing the case, Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth approved the bail after petitio
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
May names new Northern Ireland minister after Brokenshire resigns

May names new Northern Ireland minister after Brokenshire resigns

Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new Northern Ireland minister on Monday after James Brokenshire resigned due to ill health, posing a new challenge in efforts to resolve a political crisis in the British province. The change in personnel, which form
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 08, 2018).

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Iran president goes all-in on reform push after unrest

Iran president goes all-in on reform push after unrest

President Hassan Rouhani went all-in on Monday with a push for greater civil liberties in the wake of the deadly unrest that rocked Iran in recent days. "The problem we have today is the gap between officials and the young generation," he told officials,
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Greece suspends asylum for Turkish 'coup' officer

Greece suspends asylum for Turkish 'coup' officer

A Greek court suspended Monday the asylum status granted to a Turkish military helicopter co-pilot who fled the country following last year's failed coup, days after Ankara criticised the decision. The Athens Administrative Court of Appeal said it had "te
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SU sets eyes on winning ISO certification

SU sets eyes on winning ISO certification

"Reforms is my only and ultimate resolve. We are stepping into the New Year with a fresh dream of enhancing quality paradigm at University of Sindh. Education without adherence to internationally-recognized standards of quality would be of little or no us
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MUET convocation: 92 CEAD students awarded degrees

MUET convocation: 92 CEAD students awarded degrees

The 21st convocation session was held at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro. 92 students of Centre of Excellence in Art and Design (CEAD) were given degrees. Addressing the Convocation ceremony Vice-chancellor MUET Professor D
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
DSC restrained to carry out scrutiny

DSC restrained to carry out scrutiny

The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained District Scrutiny Committee (DSC) constituted by Pakistan Cricket Board from carrying out scrutiny of the district level cricket teams, and issued notices to the board. The petitioner Kashif Javed challenging scr
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 08, 2018).

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SHC seeks NAB comments on Sharjeel's post-arrest bail plea

SHC seeks NAB comments on Sharjeel's post-arrest bail plea

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday sought comments from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on post-arrest bail plea of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and a former provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in Rs 5.76 billion corruption case.
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 08, 2018).

Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan launches tender to buy three April LNG cargoes

Pakistan launches tender to buy three April LNG cargoes

Pakistan launches tender to buy three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery in April, according to documents posted on Pakistan LNG's website. ** The state-run company sets out delivery windows of April 7-8, 17-18 and 27-28, breaking with its r
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Corruption charges: Zehri's secretary arrested from Karachi

Corruption charges: Zehri's secretary arrested from Karachi

The secretary of Balochistan chief minister (CM) Ayub Qureshi has been arrested from Karachi on Monday over corruption allegations against his conduct, amid the political crisis. Ayub Qureshi was taken into custody by the law enforcement officials. Initia
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM arrives in Quetta

PM arrives in Quetta

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived here in the provincial metropolis on Monday evening. The Prime Minister, upon arrival at the airport, was received by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, federal minister for petroleum Jam Kamal an
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar hits record high
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar hits record high

Following the speculative buying of dollars, the rupee breached the barrier at 113 marks on the open market, whereas the national currency almost sustained its week-end levels on the inter-bank market, dealers said. Some experts said the rupee, just in on
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM arrives in Quetta

PM arrives in Quetta

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived here in the provincial metropolis on Monday evening. The Prime Minister, upon arrival at the airport, was received by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, federal minister for petroleum Jam Kamal an
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar hits record high
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar hits record high

Following the speculative buying of dollars, the rupee breached the barrier at 113 marks on the open market, whereas the national currency almost sustained its week-end levels on the inter-bank market, dealers said. Some experts said the rupee, just in on
Published 09 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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