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Print - 2018-01-17
Australian shares down, New Zealand climbs

Australian shares down, New Zealand climbs

Australian shares fell on Tuesday as financials stocks weighed on the benchmark while material stocks slipped due to weak iron ore and coking coal prices. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.5 percent, or 28.5 points to 6,048.6 at the close of trade. The benchma
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Flu Filtration Clinics' set up

'Flu Filtration Clinics' set up

The provincial health department has established 'Flu Filtration Clinics' in all the THQ, DHQ and teaching hospitals of the province where patients, their families and medical staff are also vaccinated. Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Health
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Minister assures best sports facilities for SU students

Minister assures best sports facilities for SU students

Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar has called on VC-SU Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat in his office. They discussed various sports related matters with a mutual resolve to lend a solid boost to sports facilities at the campus.
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
TPL Insurance, Global e-commerce sign strategic partnership

TPL Insurance, Global e-commerce sign strategic partnership

TPL Insurance Limited - an insurance company with the heritage of providing innovative insurance solutions and the only insurance company offering 'direct settlement' to its' Travel Insurance customers along flexible coverage packages.- entered into a str
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Caltex launches Havoline with new look

Caltex launches Havoline with new look

Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Pvt) Limited unveiled the new, sleek and attractive packing of their Caltex Havoline with Deposit Shield Technology range of lubricants in the country.
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Educational institutions of The Mall to remain closed today

Educational institutions of The Mall to remain closed today

All private and government schools, colleges and universities remain closed on Mall road and its adjacent areas will remain close due to Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) public gathering on Mall Road on Wednesday. According to Higher Education Department noti
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Model Town case: petition referred to CJ

Model Town case: petition referred to CJ

A divisional bench of Lahore High Court referred a petition to Chief Justice for its disposal by a larger bench seeking directives for Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif, Rana Sana Ullah and others to appear before a trail court in Model Town killings case. The
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Traders urge PAT chief not to hold rally on The Mall

Traders urge PAT chief not to hold rally on The Mall

Traders in the city have criticised the city district administration and the provincial Police department for not taking them into confidence before finalising security arrangements for the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Qisas movement scheduled for Wednesd
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PCJCCI for coordination among organizations

PCJCCI for coordination among organizations

The Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for harmonization and coordination among the organizations working for the economic development of the country. PCJCCI President S M Naveed stated this while commenting on a collaborative bus
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Imran, Zardari may join PAT's rally

Imran, Zardari may join PAT's rally

Chances of simultaneous appearance of Imran Khan and Asif Zardari in the Wednesday protest of Dr Tahirul Qadri are bright yet, as efforts are afoot to bring the two leaders closer to launch an impressive movement against the government, said sources. Paki
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Security plan for PAT protest finalized

Security plan for PAT protest finalized

The Punjab police have finalised a coordinated security plan for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chairman Tahir-ul-Qadri-led 'Qisas' movement on Wednesday (today) in the provincial capital. Over 5,000 security personnel will be deployed on the route of PAT r
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Security plan for PAT protest finalized

Security plan for PAT protest finalized

The Punjab police have finalised a coordinated security plan for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chairman Tahir-ul-Qadri-led 'Qisas' movement on Wednesday (today) in the provincial capital. Over 5,000 security personnel will be deployed on the route of PAT r
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
GE reimagines the future of electricity at WFES

GE reimagines the future of electricity at WFES

General Electric (GE) is showcasing industry-leading technologies under the theme 'Energy Reimagined' that offer greater efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and savings for the power sector at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2018 being held at t
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Revolutionary steps afoot for health sector: Shahbaz

Revolutionary steps afoot for health sector: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that revolutionary steps are being taken for improving the health sector along with the provision of latest facilities to the people by the government. Under this agenda, different medical facilities ha
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
JI accuses Nawaz of PML-N government's failure

JI accuses Nawaz of PML-N government's failure

The chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sirajul Haq has said that the PML-N government is a complete failure on all fronts and Nawaz Sharif who had been wielding all the powers, is responsible for that. While talking to the media after opening session of the JI cen
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tree plantation in housing societies

Tree plantation in housing societies

The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has requested the administrations of all the housing societies (HS) of the provincial metropolis to ensure tree plantation, especially the fruit bearing species and construction of septic tanks in the houses for
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Maple Leaf Cement wins CSR Award

Maple Leaf Cement wins CSR Award

Maple Leaf Cement has been awarded CSR Award 2018, which will be handed over to it in a summit organized by the National Forum for Environment and Health on January 18, 2018. Maple Leaf Cement believes and implements contribution to environment and commun
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM YSDP's graduates to get interest free loans

PM YSDP's graduates to get interest free loans

"100,000 graduates of Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Programme (YSDP) will get an opportunity to avail interest free loans under Prime Minister's Interest Free Loans Scheme on priority basis" this was stated by Leila Khan, Chairperson Prime Mini
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PDWP okays three uplift schemes

PDWP okays three uplift schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved three development schemes of Irrigation Sector with an estimated cost of Rs 3617.472 million. These schemes were approved in the 45th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of curren
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Loads Limited
Mutual Funds

Loads Limited

Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) is a leading Autoparts manufacturer and had its facilities established in 1979 to produce and supply exhaust systems, mufflers, radiators, sheet metal components. It supplies these parts to Suzuki, Honda Atlas, Indus Motors, Hin
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Loads Limited
Mutual Funds

Loads Limited

Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) is a leading Autoparts manufacturer and had its facilities established in 1979 to produce and supply exhaust systems, mufflers, radiators, sheet metal components. It supplies these parts to Suzuki, Honda Atlas, Indus Motors, Hin
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Five major policy areas to constitute customs budget

Five major policy areas to constitute customs budget

The customs budget for 2018-19 would be based on five major policy areas, ie, changes in customs duty tariff rates, changes in customs rules/procedures, amendments to Customs Act 1969, protection to domestic industry and relief as well as revenue measures
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rana Tanveer meets Iranian defence minister
Exchange

Rana Tanveer meets Iranian defence minister

Federal Minister for Defence Production and Science and Technology, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday met the Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and held discussion on the issues of mutual interest. Earlier, on arrival at Imam Khomeini I
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
CJP calls meeting of courts' registrars

CJP calls meeting of courts' registrars

In continuation of Chief Justices Conference on Judicial Reforms held in Karachi on 13.01.2018, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar called a meeting of all the registrars of provincial high courts and Islamabad High Court and inspectors gen
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold eases
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold eases

Gold slipped on Tuesday from the previous day's four-month high, reflecting losses across the commodities complex as the US dollar clawed back some losses the day after hitting a three-year low against a basket of currencies. Gold's move lower came after
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat tumbles

US MIDDAY: wheat tumbles

US wheat futures fell to a one-month low on Tuesday, pressured by ample global grain supplies and a government forecast on Friday that said US farmers planted more winter wheat this season than had been expected. Soyabeans climbed to a one-week high on sh
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gold slips in Europe
Currency

Gold slips in Europe

Gold slipped on Tuesday from the previous day's four-month high, reflecting losses across precious metals and commodities as the dollar clawed back some lost ground after hitting a three-year low against a currency basket. Gold's move lower snapped four s
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday to hold just below a four-month high touched in the previous session, supported by a weaker US dollar languishing near three-year lows. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,340.98 an ounce by 0650 GMT, after touching its
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar, cocoa and arabica coffee down

Raw sugar, cocoa and arabica coffee down

Raw sugar futures fell to a four-week low on Tuesday, weighed down by bearish chart signals and excess global supplies, while arabica coffee and cocoa prices also fell. March raw sugar was down 0.35 cent, or 2.5 percent, at 13.83 cents per lb at 1510 GMT
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Ivory Coast resold 100,000 tonnes of defaulting cocoa contracts

Ivory Coast resold 100,000 tonnes of defaulting cocoa contracts

Ivory Coast's Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) marketing board resold in late December 100,000 tonnes of cocoa export contracts that were headed for default, a senior CCC official and exporters said on Monday. The CCC official, who asked not to be identifie
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rubber comes off 3-1/2 month high
Exchange

Rubber comes off 3-1/2 month high

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures pulled back from a 3-1/2-month high to close lower on Tuesday as investors took profits and the yen stayed at high levels against the dollar, making the yen-denominated assets less affordable when purchased in other currenci
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Oil prices drop off three-year highs but strong demand supports

Oil prices drop off three-year highs but strong demand supports

Oil prices dropped off three-year highs on Tuesday as traders booked profits but healthy demand underpinned prices near $70 per barrel, a level not seen since the market slump in 2014. Prices have been driven up by oil production curbs in Opec nations and
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Copper hits 3-1/2 weeks low, nickel slides
Exchange

Copper hits 3-1/2 weeks low, nickel slides

Base metals slid on Tuesday with copper and nickel hitting multi-week lows as a steadier dollar weighed, profit-taking set in following strong gains late last year and worries lingered over fading demand in China before the Lunar New Year. Three-month cop
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai metals ease
Exchange

Shanghai metals ease

Copper markets in Shanghai eased on Tuesday, reversing an earlier uptrend, as the dollar pulled up from a three-year low. Earlier in the session, copper prices edged up in London and Shanghai, helped by a weaker US dollar, which strengthened during Asian
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Iran calls for Muslim countries to depend on themselves
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Iran calls for Muslim countries to depend on themselves

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called on Tuesday for more solidarity between Muslim countries and for them not to depend on "foreigners" for their development. His comments come after Washington threatened to withdraw from a landmark deal between Tehran
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Several dead in operation to arrest Venezuela pilot

Several dead in operation to arrest Venezuela pilot

Several people including two police officers were killed in an operation to capture a helicopter pilot who bombed Venezuela's Supreme Court during anti-government protests last year, the interior ministry said Monday. A ministry statement said members of
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Latvia's e-health system hit by cyberattack

Latvia's e-health system hit by cyberattack

Latvia said its new e-health system was on Tuesday hit by a large-scale cyberattack that saw thousands of requests for medical prescriptions pour in per second from more than 20 countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the European Union. No data was compro
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Prominent Kosovo Serb politician assassinated

Prominent Kosovo Serb politician assassinated

Prominent Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic was killed in a brazen drive-by shooting on Tuesday that could reignite ethnic tensions in the region. The assassination of Ivanovic - who was facing a retrial on war crimes charges over the 1990s Kosovo co
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US friends meet on North Korea but China absence looms

US friends meet on North Korea but China absence looms

Allied world powers met Tuesday for crisis talks on the North Korean nuclear missile threat, but without key player China, there seemed little chance of a breakthrough. Canada and the United States are hosting a two-day meeting in Vancouver to bolster sol
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US opens London embassy after Trump snubs inauguration

US opens London embassy after Trump snubs inauguration

The new US embassy in London opened with little fanfare on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump refused to attend the inauguration because of its price tag and less-than-central location. Embassy staff streamed past heavily-armed police and under a US
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tycoon-led Czech cabinet loses confidence vote

Tycoon-led Czech cabinet loses confidence vote

The new Czech minority cabinet led by billionaire Andrej Babis lost a parliamentary confidence vote on Tuesday, after lawmakers spurned the populist who has been charged with EU subsidy fraud.
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rohingya deal aims to repatriate refugees 'within two years'

Rohingya deal aims to repatriate refugees 'within two years'

Myanmar and Bangladesh have agreed to repatriate hundreds of thousands of displaced Rohingya within a two-year period, Dhaka said Tuesday, the first concrete timeline given for the refugees' return despite many refusing to go back to their homeland. The d
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FBI warned Kushner on Murdoch ex-wife

FBI warned Kushner on Murdoch ex-wife

US counterintelligence officials warned President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in early 2017 that Chinese-American businesswoman Wendi Deng Murdoch might be using their friendship to benefit Chinese government interests, The Wall Street Journal
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sudan police beat protesters at demo against rising prices

Sudan police beat protesters at demo against rising prices

Anti-riot police fired tear gas and beat protesters with batons Tuesday as hundreds of Sudanese demonstrated against soaring bread prices near a presidential palace in Khartoum, an AFP correspondent said. Bread prices have more than doubled after a jump i
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
EU 'hearts still open' to Brexit reversal

EU 'hearts still open' to Brexit reversal

European Union leaders love-bombed Britain on Tuesday, holding the door open for it to change its mind about ending its four-decade membership of the bloc next year. The comments by EU President Donald Tusk, European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and oth
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
De Grandhomme seals Black Caps win over Pakistan

De Grandhomme seals Black Caps win over Pakistan

Big-hitting Colin de Grandhomme blasted New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Hamilton on Tuesday. De Grandhomme bludgeoned the Pakistan attack with an unbeaten 74 off 40 balls to reinvigorate New Zealand's
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz Sharif inaugurates Punjab Swimming Complex

Shahbaz Sharif inaugurates Punjab Swimming Complex

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, while inaugurating the Punjab International Swimming Complex at Qadhafi Stadium, has expressed the hope that this complex will play an important role in promoting the sport of swimming. He said that special a
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Ngidi pushes India to brink of series defeat

Ngidi pushes India to brink of series defeat

New fast bowling discovery Lungi Ngidi plunged India into deep trouble as they struggled in pursuit of a victory target of 287 on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. India were 35 for three at the close, h
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PTCL sponsors Hockey Hall of Fame World XI Pakistan Tour

PTCL sponsors Hockey Hall of Fame World XI Pakistan Tour

To revive and promote Hockey- Pakistan's national game, PTCL is proud to announce its sponsorship of 'Hockey Hall of Fame World XI Pakistan Tour'. The tournament is called PTCL Hockey Cup 2018. During this tournament, two exhibition hockey matches will be
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
FATA football clubs asked to get registration before January 31

FATA football clubs asked to get registration before January 31

President FATA Football Association Shahid Khan Shinwari Tuesday said that they have fixed January 31 as the last date for registration of new and old clubs and transfer of players from one club to other. He said that all the office-bearers of the new and
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pepsi-PCB Pentangular T20 from January 25

Pepsi-PCB Pentangular T20 from January 25

The Pepsi PCB U-16 Pentangular T20 Tournament 2018 will be played from January 25 to January 31, 2018 in Lahore. Five teams ie, Punjab, Sindh, Federal Capital, KPK and Balochistan will feature in the tournament. The players have been selected by National
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Raonic makes earliest Slam exit

Raonic makes earliest Slam exit

Underprepared Milos Raonic was dumped out of the Australian Open by Lukas Lacko on Tuesday in his earliest exit at Grand Slam for seven years. The 86th-ranked Slovakian defeated the 22nd seeded Canadian 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in 3hr 22min on Show
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Simone Biles reveals abuse by jailed US team doctor

Simone Biles reveals abuse by jailed US team doctor

Olympic gymnastics superstar Simone Biles revealed on Monday she was sexually abused by former USA team doctor Larry Nassar, who was last month jailed for 60 years on child porn charges. In a statement posted on Twitter, Biles said she had wrestled with h
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Federer and Djokovic take control in Melbourne
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Federer and Djokovic take control in Melbourne

Flawless Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic stamped their mark on the Australian Open on Tuesday with focused former champion Maria Sharapova also successfully negotiating the fiirst round after her drug ban Defending champion Federer, rated as favourite to
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
China economy beat expectations in 2017

China economy beat expectations in 2017

China's economy exceeded Beijing's annual growth target in 2017, analysts said in an AFP survey, overcoming the government's battles against massive debt and pollution-spewing factories. The world's second largest economy expanded 6.8 percent in 2017, muc
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BP hit by new $1.7 billion Gulf oil spill charge

BP hit by new $1.7 billion Gulf oil spill charge

British energy giant BP said Tuesday it will take an additional charge of $1.7 billion (1.4 billion euros) in the fourth quarter of 2017 linked to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster in 2010. And BP said in a statement it also expects to be hit by an ad
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
GM takes $7 billion charge due to US tax reform, sees solid 2018

GM takes $7 billion charge due to US tax reform, sees solid 2018

General Motors announced Tuesday it will take a $7 billion hit due to the US tax reform but expects earnings this year to be comparable to the solid results in 2017. GM said the charge is due to the accounting of tax-deferred assets and would be taken in
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UK inflation falls back for first time since June as Brexit hit wanes

UK inflation falls back for first time since June as Brexit hit wanes

British inflation eased off its post-Brexit vote high in December, official data showed on Tuesday, suggesting the financial squeeze on many households could be about to get a little bit easier. Consumer price inflation fell for the first time since June,
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US lawmakers urge AT&T to cut commercial ties with Huawei

US lawmakers urge AT&T to cut commercial ties with Huawei

US lawmakers are urging AT&T Inc, the No. 2 wireless carrier, to cut all commercial ties to Chinese phone maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and oppose plans by telecom operator China Mobile Ltd to enter the US market because of national security concerns,
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sweet deal: Nestle sells US candy to Ferrero for $2.8 billion

Sweet deal: Nestle sells US candy to Ferrero for $2.8 billion

Nestle said Tuesday it has agreed to sell its US candy business to Italy's Ferrero for CHF 2.7 billion ($2.8 billion/2.3 billion euros) in cash as the Swiss food giant shakes up its product portfolio. Ferrero, known for its Tic Tac, Nutella and Ferrero Ro
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
ECB supervision of failing banks is flawed, auditors warn

ECB supervision of failing banks is flawed, auditors warn

The European Central Bank has "flaws" in its procedures for identifying and dealing with banks in crisis, European Union auditors said on Tuesday. The European Court of Auditors, a European Union agency, cast doubt on the ECB's supervision of the big bank
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Energy, mining stocks drag FTSE lower

Energy, mining stocks drag FTSE lower

Oil and mining companies dragged Britain's FTSE 100 index to a negative close on Tuesday, tracking energy and metals prices lower, after gaining earlier in the session on a fall in sterling. The blue chip FTSE 100 index ended down 0.28 percent at 7,747.18
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks hit record high
Exchange

Hong Kong stocks hit record high

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index rose to a record closing high on Tuesday, led by index heavyweight Tencent Holdings and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx). Tencent jumped over 2 percent while HKEx surged nearly 6 percent
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Eurozone bond yields tumble

Eurozone bond yields tumble

Eurozone borrowing costs fell on Tuesday after a report that the European Central Bank is unlikely to ditch a pledge to keep buying bonds at next week's meeting eased concern about an early end to the bank's stimulus scheme. ECB rate setters need more tim
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Eurozone bond yields tumble

Eurozone bond yields tumble

Eurozone borrowing costs fell on Tuesday after a report that the European Central Bank is unlikely to ditch a pledge to keep buying bonds at next week's meeting eased concern about an early end to the bank's stimulus scheme. ECB rate setters need more tim
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
European stocks end steady as commodity stocks weigh

European stocks end steady as commodity stocks weigh

European shares ended little changed on Tuesday as losses among commodity stocks more than offset initial gains due to a series of well-received trading updates. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended flat, while euro zone stocks added 0.3 percent as the
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo stocks at 26-year high
Currency

Tokyo stocks at 26-year high

Tokyo's main stock index closed up at a more than 26-year high on Tuesday as the yen rowed back from its latest rally against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.00 percent or 236.93 points to 23,951.81 - its highest level since November 1991 - while
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (January 16, 2018).

Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
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Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (January 16, 2018).
Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (January 16, 2018).

Published 17 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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