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Print - 2018-01-27
69th Republic Day of India marked

69th Republic Day of India marked

The Indian High Commission on Friday arranged a reception to mark his country's 69th Republic Day. Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal Chaudhry was the chief guest on the occasion who was received by the Indian
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
AJK PM terms Indian democracy 'a gimmick'

AJK PM terms Indian democracy 'a gimmick'

The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Farooq Haider has said that Indian democracy is a gimmick to deceive International Community. He said India on one side was oppressing Kashmiri people through brutalities being committed by her army
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PML-N to speed up mass-contact drive

PML-N to speed up mass-contact drive

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif ON Friday asked his party workers to gear up the party's mass-contact drive. Talking to the PML-N activists at his Raiwind residence, Nawaz said politically conscious people would give a befittin
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PM's decision of including four women in WEF's team lauded

PM's decision of including four women in WEF's team lauded

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) congratulated Prime Minister Shahid Khakan Abassi on including four women amongst the seven representing Pakistan at the World Economic Forum at Davos. Against an average female representation of 21%, Pakistan's 60% is
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Democracy offers bulwark against terrorism: Dastgir

Democracy offers bulwark against terrorism: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Defense, Khurram Dastgir Khan, has said that democracy is the biggest bulwark against terrorism. He briefed the experts about Pakistan's contribution in war against terrorism at Egmont Institute, Royal Institute for International Rela
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government rejects TV anchor's claim
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Punjab government rejects TV anchor's claim

Punjab government spokesman Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan said on Friday that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that no foreign currency commercial bank accounts of the accused were found. He made these remarks during a press conference at the Civil S
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trade bodies meet Haroon to mull budget proposals

Trade bodies meet Haroon to mull budget proposals

Office-bearers and representatives of various trade associations met Special Assistant to PM on Revenue/Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan here at FBR House to discuss with him various proposals aimed at further facilitating the business community and bo
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trade bodies meet Haroon to mull budget proposals

Trade bodies meet Haroon to mull budget proposals

Office-bearers and representatives of various trade associations met Special Assistant to PM on Revenue/Federal Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan here at FBR House to discuss with him various proposals aimed at further facilitating the business community and bo
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Four killed over property dispute

Four killed over property dispute

At least four people were killed over a dispute of a piece of land in Achinibala area of Peshawar here on Friday. According to police, two rival parties clashed over property dispute and resorted to firing. Four people including three brothers and a nephe
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
AJK President meets Shahbaz

AJK President meets Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Friday said that international conscience is needed to be awakened about the worst cruelties committed by the occupied Indian armed forces against the unarmed Kashmiris.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Minister calls for taking steps against dengue

Minister calls for taking steps against dengue

Punjab minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SH&ME) Khawaja Salman Rafique has directed all the concerned departments to be ready for combating dengue in coming season for which all the measures should be taken in advance. He further di
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SBP's policy to help develop 3.2 millions SMEs across country
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SBP's policy to help develop 3.2 millions SMEs across country

Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) policy of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will play a pivotal role in providing congenial environment to 3.2 million registered SMEs to play their productive role in the overall development of Pakistan, said Tasleem Qazi Dire
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PITB operations 374,857 Hajj applications received

PITB operations 374,857 Hajj applications received

Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)'s automated Hajj operations devised for the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony since 2013; being successfully implemented for the fourth year of Government Pilgrims Registration recorded
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
MCB Bank Qaddafi Stadium branch opens

MCB Bank Qaddafi Stadium branch opens

MCB Bank, one of Pakistan's largest & most innovative banks, inaugurated its conventional banking branch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The inauguration ceremony was performed by Najam Sethi, Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board and Imran Maqbool, President MCB B
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Kasur tragedy: JIT summons Dr Shahid again
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Kasur tragedy: JIT summons Dr Shahid again

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT), probing the rape-cum-murder case of six-year-old Zainab Amin, has once again summoned television anchorperson Dr Shahid Masood along with all relevant documents and evidences supporting his claims regarding alleged exis
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Online buying, selling of goods gaining popularity in Pakistan'

'Online buying, selling of goods gaining popularity in Pakistan'

E-commerce, an online buying and selling of goods; is gaining popularity in Pakistan, but has yet to witness a boom that the western countries has seen; however online businesses platforms are growing in the country and cheetay.pk is one of the latest ent
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PDWP approves four uplift schemes

PDWP approves four uplift schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved four welfare schemes of Health & Local Government sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 1760.949 million in the 48th meeting of current fiscal year presided over by Chairman P&D Muhammad Jahan
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Gepco staffers' deaths condoled

Gepco staffers' deaths condoled

23 linemen/meter readers of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) died in electrical accidents while performing their duties due to non-adherence of safety procedures. Chief Executive GEPCO Muhammad Zahid Saleem held a condolence meeting with the bere
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bid to smuggle narcotics foiled

Bid to smuggle narcotics foiled

Khasadar force foiled an attempt of smuggling of narcotics from tribal region to Peshawar by recovering huge cache of hashish and opium from a Peshawar bound vehicle at Bagyari checkpoint, Jamrud Khyber Agency on Friday. Line Officer, Jamrud Tehseenullah
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
IHC directs government to appoint PTA chairman

IHC directs government to appoint PTA chairman

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed the federal government to appoint Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman and member finance in a written order regarding the uploading of sacrilegious material on social media case. Justice Sh
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Usman Bajwa made CDA chief

Usman Bajwa made CDA chief

The federal government appointed Director General Immigration and Passports Usman Bajwa as chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday. The Cabinet Division approved the summary for Bajwa's appointment forwarded by the Establishment Division, a
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
KMU budget for year 2017-18 approved

KMU budget for year 2017-18 approved

The Senate of Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar has approved budget of the university for the fiscal year 2017-18. The 11th Senate meeting was chaired by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Chancellor of the University, Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here on
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Huge cache of hidden weapons recovered

Huge cache of hidden weapons recovered

Security forces on Friday recovered huge cache of weapons buried underground during a raid in Lower Orakzai. According to details, 48 rocket bullets, 50 missiles, three rocket launchers, 3 anti-tank mines, 12 Rocket-propelled grenades (RPG-7) have been co
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
President raises issue of prisoner Zulfiqar with Indonesian President

President raises issue of prisoner Zulfiqar with Indonesian President

President Mamnoon Hussain has raised the issue of Pakistani prisoner Zulfiqar Ali, who is languishing in Indonesian jail, with Indonesian President Joko Widodo. President Mamnoon raised this issue at a meeting with Indonesian President Widodo here at the
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Several social welfare projects introduced in Punjab: minister

Several social welfare projects introduced in Punjab: minister

Provincial Minister for Finance Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha has said that Punjab government has introduced a number of social protection projects worth billions of rupees in different departments of the province which include Danish school, Education Endowment
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Haier declared No 1 global brand in home appliances

Haier declared No 1 global brand in home appliances

Haier has set a blistering pace in the world market, becoming the first brand to outsell all other brands of home appliances for a record 9th consecutive year. Data released by Euromonitor, the world's most authoritative market research institution puts H
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US cotton bodies pledge contributions to CCI activities
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US cotton bodies pledge contributions to CCI activities

Ten US cotton organisations have pledged industry contributions in 2018 to support the demand-building activities of Cotton Council International (CCI), the National Cotton Council's (NCC) export promotion arm, headquartered in Washington, D.C. "Our growe
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Inflation to be serious threat to economy: APBF

Inflation to be serious threat to economy: APBF

The All Pakistan Business Forum has said that target of taking exports to $35 billion by 2020 is much below the Pakistan's export potential, asking the planners to also facilitate non-textile exporters to ensure sustainable increase because this sector ca
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Wapda chief, French envoy discuss various projects

Wapda chief, French envoy discuss various projects

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (retd) Friday called on French Ambassador to Pakistan Marc Barety and discussed with him the matters relating to mutual cooperation for optimal utilization
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Murad okays 38-km-long Malir Expressway project

Murad okays 38-km-long Malir Expressway project

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday said that the Malir Expressway would be launched under public-private partnership on a design, build, operate, maintain and transfer basis to connect the motorway with the city centre. Presiding over a me
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Graduates urged to be prepared for modern business challenges

Graduates urged to be prepared for modern business challenges

Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance has organized a seminar on "Challenges of Marketing Profession" to prepare the graduates for the challenges of modern changes and dynamic world of business. The seminar was conducted by Ejaz Ahmed, CEO
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
JIT records statements in Intezar killing case

JIT records statements in Intezar killing case

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) recorded statements of slain Intezar Ahmed's aggrieved father, Madiha Kiyani, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muqaddas Haider and others in its first session that was convened on Friday regarding the Intezar murder c
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
International Customs Day marked

International Customs Day marked

Pakistan Customs has celebrated International Customs Day with much fervor at Customs House Karachi. This day was dedicated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to be celebrated every year. The theme set by WCO for the year 2018 was "A secure business
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PIA to increase number of flights to Saudi Arabia, China

PIA to increase number of flights to Saudi Arabia, China

PIA is planning to introduce new destinations and increase its flights to Saudi Arabia and China. This decision has been taken after comprehensive analysis and detailed evaluation of existing network, as said by PIA spokesperson. He said "we have prepared
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Naqeebullah killed in fake police encounter: report

Naqeebullah killed in fake police encounter: report

The inquiry committee investigating Naqeebullah Mehsud's "extrajudicial" killing on Friday submitted its initial report to the Supreme Court, ahead of the suo motu hearing at its Karachi Registry tomorrow. In the 15-page report, the committee has declared
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
JI slams government's 'weak' policy towards Kashmiris' freedom struggle

JI slams government's 'weak' policy towards Kashmiris' freedom struggle

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Kashmir chapter, Dr Khalid Mehmood, on Friday lambasted the Pakistani government for its weak support to the Kashmiri freedom struggle against the continuing Indian atrocities. "Pakistan is the destination for Kashmiris," he
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SU seminar on January 30

SU seminar on January 30

The Centre, Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro is organising a three-day seminar on "Practical and Theoretical Aspects of Peace and Conflict in a Deeply Local but Globalized World." Centre Director, Dr Muhammad A
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rangers recover arms, ammunition

Rangers recover arms, ammunition

Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on Friday claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition buried deep in a compound allegedly by miscreants of banned Muttahida Qaumi Movement London (MQM-L) in Shareefabad, Liaquatabad vicinity of the metropolis. The arms and ammun
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Sindh government forms investment cell

Sindh government forms investment cell

The Government of Sindh has formed a Sindh Investment Climate Improvement Cell (SICIC)-a dedicated unit for execution of the reform agenda. The chairperson of the Sindh Board of Investment, Naheed Memon, is the focal person for Doing Business reforms in S
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim's PAT up Rs 925.238 millions
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim's PAT up Rs 925.238 millions

The profit after tax (consolidated) of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited has increased to Rs 925.238 million in the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 228.644 million earned in the corresponding period in 2016. The company's earning per share
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pacra places PGI's rating on negative watch

Pacra places PGI's rating on negative watch

PACRA places IFS Rating of The Pakistan General Insurance Company Limited on Rating Watch Outlook Negative(Long Term Rating A-, Short Term Rating, -). PGI is braving with stressed times. The company, under the directive of SECP, halted underwriting operat
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Water and sewerage connections in 21 days

Water and sewerage connections in 21 days

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has reduced the timeframe for obtaining commercial connections, and applicants will now be able to receive water and sewerage connections in 21 days, compared to 61 days. The notification outlines only six steps
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PAMA awaits government-supported tractor scheme

PAMA awaits government-supported tractor scheme

On the one hand, the tractor industry of the country is still waiting for government-support scheme that was promised at the time of the fiscal budget and on the other it is also being denied opportunity under Sindh Tractor Scheme, as the share under sche
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lucky Cement posts Rs 6.55 billion profit

Lucky Cement posts Rs 6.55 billion profit

Lucky Cement Limited reported net profit of Rs 6.55 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2017 which is seven percent lower as compared to the same period last year. Consequently, the earnings per share (EPS) for the half year was recorded at Rs 20
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lucky Cement posts Rs 6.55 billion profit

Lucky Cement posts Rs 6.55 billion profit

Lucky Cement Limited reported net profit of Rs 6.55 billion for the half year ended December 31, 2017 which is seven percent lower as compared to the same period last year. Consequently, the earnings per share (EPS) for the half year was recorded at Rs 20
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Hunting, shooting season is over in Sindh

Hunting, shooting season is over in Sindh

Sindh Wildlife Department has asked all hunters to stop shooting partridges, sand-grouse, quails, ducks, etc., because the hunting/shooting season 2017-18 that began from November 19, 2017 ended on January 21, 2018. The department called for conserving an
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Corps Commander Mirza visits Badin medical camp

Corps Commander Mirza visits Badin medical camp

Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza on Friday visited an Army Medical Camp in district Badin. During his visit, Corps Commander Karachi was briefed on the free medical treatment at the said camp that would be offered for three day
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Reforms: FPSC chief directed to present draft bill

Reforms: FPSC chief directed to present draft bill

Senate Special Committee on Friday directed the chairman of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to present a draft bill on reforms in the structure and functioning of Commission. The draft was sent to the Cabinet Committee on Law & Justice which retu
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nanga Parbat: bid to rescue Polish man, French woman begins today

Nanga Parbat: bid to rescue Polish man, French woman begins today

Efforts to rescue a Polish man and a French woman stuck on a treacherous peak in northern parts known to mountaineers as "Killer Mountain" are set to begin on Saturday, officials said. Tomasz Mackiewicz from Poland and Elisabeth Revol of France were attem
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Khaibar, Nasr visit Dar es Salaam and Mombassa

Khaibar, Nasr visit Dar es Salaam and Mombassa

Pakistan Navy Ships Khaibar and Nasr during their concurrent overseas deployment to East African countries and Island States of Indian Ocean visited Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Mombassa (Kenya) respectively, says a press release issued on Friday.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Campaign to highlight country's positive image launched

Campaign to highlight country's positive image launched

Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal Friday inaugurated 'Rising Pakistan' campaign to highlight positive image of the country internationally. Talking to media, the minister said the main aim to launch 'Rising Pakistan' campaign is t
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PD to establish renewable energy institute: Leghari
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PD to establish renewable energy institute: Leghari

Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said that the Power Division (PD) is planning to establish renewable energy institute to conduct research and study the existing potential and propose policy matters to the government
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PFSA confirms sexual assault on Mardan's Asma

PFSA confirms sexual assault on Mardan's Asma

Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) on Friday confirmed that Mardan's four-year-old Asma was subjected to sexual assault. Body of Asma was found dumped in a sugarcane field near her house in Mardan on January 14, after she went missing while she was pla
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
UN credibility at stake on Palestine, IHK resolutions, says Maleeha

UN credibility at stake on Palestine, IHK resolutions, says Maleeha

Pakistan said at the United Nations that if the Security Council did not implement its own resolutions on Palestine and occupied Kashmir, people across the world can lose faith in the international body. Speaking in the debate on the Middle East, Pakistan
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Pro-poor spending'

'Pro-poor spending'

This is in response to the observations made by the Ministry of Finance on my article on 'Pro-poor spending' published recently in Business Recorder. 'Pro-poor expenditure' as the title suggests should disproportionately benefit the poor. That is,
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
HSBC side-steps high-profile Qatar deals in Gulf gauntlet

HSBC side-steps high-profile Qatar deals in Gulf gauntlet

A boycott of Qatar by its neighbours has prompted HSBC to turn down a leading role on Doha's new dollar bond as the bank treads a political tightrope in the Gulf, four banking sources familiar with the decision told Reuters.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Rational tax policy - II

Rational tax policy - II

Another important factor that discourages compliance with tax laws is the extremely complicated and cumbersome nature of procedure involved in being registered with the revenue authorities. Even the corporate and educated class finds it difficult to compr
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Davos 2018

Davos 2018

The footprints of Pakistan at the World Economic Forum at Davos is a promising improvement, compared to its pathetic participation and at times no show at Davos, and it happened at a very short notice.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Public hanging is not the answer

Public hanging is not the answer

Following the arrest of the man who raped and killed seven-year-old Zainab, the countrywide shock and anger over the heinous crime has given way to calls for his public hanging - for which there is no provision in the existing law. The first to make that
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (January 26, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (January 27, 2018).

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trade wars in the offing?
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Trade wars in the offing?

The US wants a "fair economic competition". This official statement stems from President Donald Trump's eagerness to implement his "America first" agenda as early as possible. Coming as it does from a top US economic official, it tells the world that the
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dozens dead in South Korea hospital blaze

Dozens dead in South Korea hospital blaze

A huge fire tore through a South Korean hospital on Friday killing at least 37 people, the government said, in the country's worst blaze for a decade. Around 130 others were hurt in the fire, which comes just weeks before thousands of athletes and foreign
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dozens dead in South Korea hospital blaze

Dozens dead in South Korea hospital blaze

A huge fire tore through a South Korean hospital on Friday killing at least 37 people, the government said, in the country's worst blaze for a decade. Around 130 others were hurt in the fire, which comes just weeks before thousands of athletes and foreign
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 26, 2018).

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dar purchased plot from actress Deeba: prosecution witness

Dar purchased plot from actress Deeba: prosecution witness

A prosecution witness Friday produced details of 15 bank accounts of former Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, his wife and his companies before the Accountability Court hearing a corruption reference against him.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 26, 2018).

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Dar purchased plot from actress Deeba: prosecution witness

Dar purchased plot from actress Deeba: prosecution witness

A prosecution witness Friday produced details of 15 bank accounts of former Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, his wife and his companies before the Accountability Court hearing a corruption reference against him.
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 26, 2018)

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Police raid Moscow cinema for showing banned 'Death of Stalin'

Police raid Moscow cinema for showing banned 'Death of Stalin'

Russian police on Friday raided a Moscow cinema after it screened British comedy "Death of Stalin" in defiance of an official ban. The culture ministry withdrew permission for British director Armando Iannucci's film, which satirises the death of the dict
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Police raid Moscow cinema for showing banned 'Death of Stalin'

Police raid Moscow cinema for showing banned 'Death of Stalin'

Russian police on Friday raided a Moscow cinema after it screened British comedy "Death of Stalin" in defiance of an official ban. The culture ministry withdrew permission for British director Armando Iannucci's film, which satirises the death of the dict
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New US sanctions target Taliban, Haqqani financiers

New US sanctions target Taliban, Haqqani financiers

The US warned Pakistan Thursday to do more to crack down on the Taliban and Haqqani groups, as it added six officials from the groups to its sanctions blacklist. The Treasury said five of the six were in charge of raising and transferring funds as well as
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 26, 2018).

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
New US sanctions target Taliban, Haqqani financiers

New US sanctions target Taliban, Haqqani financiers

The US warned Pakistan Thursday to do more to crack down on the Taliban and Haqqani groups, as it added six officials from the groups to its sanctions blacklist. The Treasury said five of the six were in charge of raising and transferring funds as well as
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 26, 2018).

Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

The United States added Russian officials and energy firms to a sanctions blacklist on Friday, days before details of further possible penalties against Moscow are due to be released. Washington could release reports as early as Monday laying out the poss
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

The United States added Russian officials and energy firms to a sanctions blacklist on Friday, days before details of further possible penalties against Moscow are due to be released. Washington could release reports as early as Monday laying out the poss
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

US hits Russian deputy minister, energy firms with sanctions

The United States added Russian officials and energy firms to a sanctions blacklist on Friday, days before details of further possible penalties against Moscow are due to be released. Washington could release reports as early as Monday laying out the poss
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates steady
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates steady

A kind of firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee held present levels against the dollar on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. According to reports, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday raised its policy r
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates steady
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates steady

A kind of firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee held present levels against the dollar on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. According to reports, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday raised its policy r
Published 27 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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