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Print - 2018-02-18
FPCCI chief to preside over ECO-CCI meeting in Iran

FPCCI chief to preside over ECO-CCI meeting in Iran

Ghazanfar Bilour, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO-CCI) will preside the forthcoming statutory meeting of ECO-CCI scheduled to be held on March 5, 2018 at Tehra
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sharifs united to face challenges

Sharifs united to face challenges

A joint appearance of members of the Sharif family in the PML-N workers convention at Lodhran on Saturday has dispelled the impression regarding cracks in the ranks of Sharif family after the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lord Nazir lauds expatriates' role in UK economy
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Lord Nazir lauds expatriates' role in UK economy

Member British Parliament Lord Nazir Ahmed has said that many sectors of the United Kingdom's economy have vast space for Pakistani businessmen and they can get good share through B2B contacts, modern business techniques and technologies.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Portuguese envoy urges youth to become agents of change

Portuguese envoy urges youth to become agents of change

Joao Sabido Costa, Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan here on Saturday encouraged the youth to become the agents of change through engagement in student initiatives on national and international forums. He expressed these views during the opening ceremony
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Omar Ayub Khan joins PTI

Omar Ayub Khan joins PTI

Omar Ayub Khan, the grandson of former President Ayub Khan, on Saturday joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after having a meeting with party Chairman Imran Khan. He was earlier associated with ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He expressed c
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Professor Khalid gives live training of endoscopy operations

Professor Khalid gives live training of endoscopy operations

In the three-day International Neuro Surgery Conference, Professor of Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences and Lahore General Hospital Unit-II Dr Khalid Mahmud gave live training of endoscopy operations, in the presence of international delegates.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Army forms 15 teams to demine South Waziristan

Army forms 15 teams to demine South Waziristan

Pakistan Army has constituted 15 teams to remove Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by militants in different areas of South Waziristan Agency. General Officer Commanding (GOC), South Waziristan, Major General Nauman Zakaria said this while talki
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
NA speaker promotes three officers

NA speaker promotes three officers

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has promoted three officers to the next grades. According to the notification issued by National Assembly Secretariat, National Assembly Joint Secretary (Legislation) in BPS-20 Muhammad Mushtaq has been promoted
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Two killed near Dunyapur

Two killed near Dunyapur

At least two people were killed and six other sustained injuries when a bus collided with a bulldozer near Dunyapur in the wee hours of Saturday. According to details, a bus collided with a bulldozer parked on the under-construction Lodhran-Khanewal Road,
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PN-RSNF joint naval exercise ends

PN-RSNF joint naval exercise ends

Exercise Naseem Al Bahr XI (NAB), between Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) concluded in Saudi Arabian waters off Al Jubail, KSA. The exercise was scheduled from 09 to 17 February 2018.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PML-N leader wants probe into allegations levelled against him

PML-N leader wants probe into allegations levelled against him

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Peshawar district Senior Vice President (SVP), Zakaullah Khan Surizai has demanded of the party central and provincial leadership to constitute a high-level committee to probe into the false allegations levelled agains
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
'All steps being taken to save Pangolin'

'All steps being taken to save Pangolin'

Director General Wildlife & Parks Punjab Khalid Ayyaz Khan said that the department is taking all out steps to save Pangolin found in Potohar and Gujranwala region of the province. Nevertheless, it is not possible to achieve the desired results without co
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
ADB mission hails Punjab's cities improvement programme

ADB mission hails Punjab's cities improvement programme

The Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Program (PICIIP) is an important milestone in the development of Sialkot, Sahiwal, Rahimyar Khan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Muzaffargarh, said Kiyoshi Nakamitsu, Asian Development Bank's Urban Developme
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
PPP urges government to shelve PIA, PSM's sell-off plan

PPP urges government to shelve PIA, PSM's sell-off plan

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has warned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government either to shelve attempts to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) or get ready to face stiff resistance inside and outside th
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
External debt, other liabilities

External debt, other liabilities

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "External debt, liabilities hit historic high of $88.9bn" carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, the country's external debt and liabilities continued to grow reaching historic level of $8
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Battle to free Mosul of IS 'intellectual terrorism'

Battle to free Mosul of IS 'intellectual terrorism'

In a classroom of the University of Mosul, in the Islamic State group's former Iraqi capital, around 50 volunteers have undergone a week's training on how to combat the jihadists' ideology. The ulema, or Islamic scholars, aim to set up "brigades" tasked w
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Counting the homeless in the City of Light

Counting the homeless in the City of Light

Of Emmanuel Macron's many bold promises since sweeping to power last year, his pledge to completely banish homelessness from the streets of France was perhaps the boldest. The president gave himself until the close of 2017 to end rough-sleeping once and f
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Someone must be trusted...

Someone must be trusted...

Lord Denning M. L., a Twentieth Century British judge and jurist, in his famous book "The Family Story" remarked: "Every judge on his appointment discards all politics and all prejudice. You need have no fear. The Judges of England have always in the past
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Unfulfilled promises

Unfulfilled promises

A UN report on "Turning Promises into Action: Gender Equality in the 2030 Agenda" released on Wednesday presents a depressing though unsurprising picture of the women's situation in Pakistan. Examining different dimensions of well-being and deprivation ac
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Taliban's dialogue offer

Taliban's dialogue offer

Through a 2800-word letter issued on Wednesday, the Taliban have provided the US with an opening that permits the world's sole superpower to escape the Afghan prison as early as possible. Two days earlier, the Taliban had invited US Senator Rand Paul to m
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
13 killed in minister's quake zone copter crash

13 killed in minister's quake zone copter crash

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake that rattled Mexico on Friday triggered a tragedy when a minister's helicopter killed 13 people during a crash-landing on the way to the epicenter. The UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopter landed on its side, crushing a van. The
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
13 killed in minister's quake zone copter crash

13 killed in minister's quake zone copter crash

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake that rattled Mexico on Friday triggered a tragedy when a minister's helicopter killed 13 people during a crash-landing on the way to the epicenter. The UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopter landed on its side, crushing a van. The
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lavrov calls US election meddling claims 'blabber'

Lavrov calls US election meddling claims 'blabber'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday dismissed as "blabber" accusations that Moscow had interfered in the US election that brought President Donald Trump to power. "So as long as we don't see facts, everything else is blabber," Lavrov said a
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lavrov calls US election meddling claims 'blabber'

Lavrov calls US election meddling claims 'blabber'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday dismissed as "blabber" accusations that Moscow had interfered in the US election that brought President Donald Trump to power. "So as long as we don't see facts, everything else is blabber," Lavrov said a
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz's narrative making inroads into masses

Nawaz's narrative making inroads into masses

The success of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's narrative as to the reasons for his disqualification by the apex court in the Panama Papers case is reflected in the electoral victory of the PML-N in recent bye-elections, including in the February 12 L
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz's narrative making inroads into masses

Nawaz's narrative making inroads into masses

The success of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's narrative as to the reasons for his disqualification by the apex court in the Panama Papers case is reflected in the electoral victory of the PML-N in recent bye-elections, including in the February 12 L
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators have arrested three people who allegedly helped a billionaire jeweller obtain fake documents for overseas loans in one of the country''''s biggest bank scams, an official said Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators have arrested three people who allegedly helped a billionaire jeweller obtain fake documents for overseas loans in one of the country''s biggest bank scams, an official said Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators have arrested three people who allegedly helped a billionaire jeweller obtain fake documents for overseas loans in one of the country's biggest bank scams, an official said Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators arrest three over bank fraud

Indian investigators have arrested three people who allegedly helped a billionaire jeweller obtain fake documents for overseas loans in one of the country's biggest bank scams, an official said Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US, Pakistan will continue to work closely against terrorism: Harrigian

US, Pakistan will continue to work closely against terrorism: Harrigian

US Air Force Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian says that America and Pakistan continued to work closely in the fight against terrorism. He was addressing a Pentagon press briefing through a video-conference from Combined Air Operations Center at Al Ude
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
US, Pakistan will continue to work closely against terrorism: Harrigian

US, Pakistan will continue to work closely against terrorism: Harrigian

US Air Force Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian says that America and Pakistan continued to work closely in the fight against terrorism. He was addressing a Pentagon press briefing through a video-conference from Combined Air Operations Center at Al Ude
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Strong quake shakes Mexico

Strong quake shakes Mexico

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico Friday, causing little damage but triggering a tragedy when a minister's helicopter crash-landed on the way to the epicenter, killing two people on the ground. The military helicopter was carrying Interior Ministe
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CCP unearths ''downstream'' cartel

CCP unearths ''downstream'' cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has unearthed a downstream or horizontal cartel, raising concerns that Pakistani consumers may be suffering due to collusion between certain companies and their dealers/retailers to deprive them of the availabl
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CCP unearths 'downstream' cartel

CCP unearths 'downstream' cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has unearthed a downstream or horizontal cartel, raising concerns that Pakistani consumers may be suffering due to collusion between certain companies and their dealers/retailers to deprive them of the availabl
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CCP unearths 'downstream' cartel

CCP unearths 'downstream' cartel

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has unearthed a downstream or horizontal cartel, raising concerns that Pakistani consumers may be suffering due to collusion between certain companies and their dealers/retailers to deprive them of the availabl
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P's PIB faction to get its own coordination committee today

MQM-P's PIB faction to get its own coordination committee today

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's (MQM-P) faction led by Dr Farooq Sattar is going to elect its new coordination committee today (Sunday) through intra-party elections in a bid to retaining its hold on the party. MNA Ali Raza Abidi who is supporting Sat
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
MQM-P's PIB faction to get its own coordination committee today

MQM-P's PIB faction to get its own coordination committee today

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's (MQM-P) faction led by Dr Farooq Sattar is going to elect its new coordination committee today (Sunday) through intra-party elections in a bid to retaining its hold on the party. MNA Ali Raza Abidi who is supporting Sat
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Will disclose important secrets after February 18: Tessori

Will disclose important secrets after February 18: Tessori

MQM-P leader Kamran Tessori said on Saturday that he would disclose important secrets pertaining to the party and the prevalent crisis it was facing after February 18. Speaking to a private television channel, Kamran Tessori said that ever since he had co
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Army troops to Riyadh not for coalition: FO

Army troops to Riyadh not for coalition: FO

Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Faisal Saturday told Aaj News that Pakistani troops being sent to Saudi Arabia under bilateral agreement have nothing to do with the Saudi-led military coalition. Answering questions of renowned anchorperson Shaukat Piracha
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Sales tax refund process will begin this month: Miftah

Sales tax refund process will begin this month: Miftah

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Miftah Ismail, has said Sales tax refund process will be started this month, as the working for the purpose has been completed. Speaking at a dinner reception hosted in his honour by Unit
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
French rightwing leader under fire over comments to students

French rightwing leader under fire over comments to students

The head of France's rightwing Republicans opposition party came under fire Saturday over comments he made about President Emmanuel Macron and former head of state Nicolas Sarkozy. In clips released Friday, Laurent Wauquiez can be heard telling students a
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Moon says 'too early' for Pyongyang summit

Moon says 'too early' for Pyongyang summit

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Saturday said it was too early to think about a summit with North Korea despite the Olympic-driven rapprochement with its nuclear-armed neighbour. Moon last week received an invitation from the North's leader Kim Jon
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the idea of seeking right to purchase immovable properties at a higher rate than the declared sale price or value of land to check the incidence of massive undervaluation and misdeclaration in the country.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the idea of seeking right to purchase immovable properties at a higher rate than the declared sale price or value of land to check the incidence of massive undervaluation and misdeclaration in the country.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

Valuation of property on basis of actual market value: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the idea of seeking right to purchase immovable properties at a higher rate than the declared sale price or value of land to check the incidence of massive undervaluation and misdeclaration in the country.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Institutions should work within domain: PM

Institutions should work within domain: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that all the institutions should work within their constitutional domain and respect each other to take the country forward. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the launch of Health Insurance Card S
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Institutions should work within domain: PM

Institutions should work within domain: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that all the institutions should work within their constitutional domain and respect each other to take the country forward. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the launch of Health Insurance Card S
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Tribunal allows Dar to contest Senate polls

Tribunal allows Dar to contest Senate polls

An election tribunal headed by a Lahore High Court judge on Saturday allowed former finance minister Ishaq Dar to contest Senate elections. Ishaq Dar, who is currently in London undergoing medical treatment, had challenged rejection of his nomination pape
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Tribunal allows Dar to contest Senate polls

Tribunal allows Dar to contest Senate polls

An election tribunal headed by a Lahore High Court judge on Saturday allowed former finance minister Ishaq Dar to contest Senate elections. Ishaq Dar, who is currently in London undergoing medical treatment, had challenged rejection of his nomination pape
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP visits JPMC: Sharjeel, Shahrukh sent back to jail

CJP visits JPMC: Sharjeel, Shahrukh sent back to jail

Headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, a three-member apex court's bench on Saturday came down hard on Inspector General Prisons Nusrat Mangan, asking him as to why the high profile inmates were routinely taken to hospitals. It ordered
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP visits JPMC: Sharjeel, Shahrukh sent back to jail

CJP visits JPMC: Sharjeel, Shahrukh sent back to jail

Headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, a three-member apex court's bench on Saturday came down hard on Inspector General Prisons Nusrat Mangan, asking him as to why the high profile inmates were routinely taken to hospitals. It ordered
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP vows to protect fundamental rights of people

CJP vows to protect fundamental rights of people

Hitting out at criticism levelled at him for frequently taking suo motu notices, Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said he will fight for protection and provision of fundamental rights of people. He made these remarks while hearing a
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CJP vows to protect fundamental rights of people

CJP vows to protect fundamental rights of people

Hitting out at criticism levelled at him for frequently taking suo motu notices, Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said he will fight for protection and provision of fundamental rights of people. He made these remarks while hearing a
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
India, Iran agree to step up efforts to help Afghanistan

India, Iran agree to step up efforts to help Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed on Saturday to step up efforts to bring stability to war-ravaged Afghanistan. Modi reiterated India's commitment to help Afghanistan become "a peaceful, secure, permanent, pro
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
India, Iran agree to step up efforts to help Afghanistan

India, Iran agree to step up efforts to help Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed on Saturday to step up efforts to bring stability to war-ravaged Afghanistan. Modi reiterated India's commitment to help Afghanistan become "a peaceful, secure, permanent, pro
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
May pleads for 'urgent' post-Brexit EU security deal

May pleads for 'urgent' post-Brexit EU security deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May pleaded Saturday for an urgent deal with the European Union on post-Brexit security cooperation, warning that citizens' lives were at stake. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, she acknowledged that no deal cu
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Terrorists have sanctuaries in Afghanistan: CoAS

Terrorists have sanctuaries in Afghanistan: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that we can proudly say that no organized militants' camps exist on the soil of Pakistan. The Army Chief stated this while addressing the security conference at Munich, Germany on Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Terrorists have sanctuaries in Afghanistan: CoAS

Terrorists have sanctuaries in Afghanistan: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that we can proudly say that no organized militants' camps exist on the soil of Pakistan. The Army Chief stated this while addressing the security conference at Munich, Germany on Saturday.
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China on Saturday warned it would take necessary measures to protect its interests if the US imposes tough trade sanctions against its steel and aluminium exports. The US Commerce Department on Friday recommended imposing heavy tariffs on China and other
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China on Saturday warned it would take necessary measures to protect its interests if the US imposes tough trade sanctions against its steel and aluminium exports. The US Commerce Department on Friday recommended imposing heavy tariffs on China and other
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China vows to protect interests as US eyes trade sanctions

China on Saturday warned it would take necessary measures to protect its interests if the US imposes tough trade sanctions against its steel and aluminium exports. The US Commerce Department on Friday recommended imposing heavy tariffs on China and other
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
IMF''s Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF''s Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned Saturday that economic stimulus from US tax cuts may lead to a rapid rise in interest rates which would weigh on countries with high debt levels. The International Monetary Fund was going to be "attentive" to the consequ
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
IMF's Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF's Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned Saturday that economic stimulus from US tax cuts may lead to a rapid rise in interest rates which would weigh on countries with high debt levels. The International Monetary Fund was going to be "attentive" to the consequ
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
IMF's Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF's Lagarde warns on rate risk from US tax reform

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned Saturday that economic stimulus from US tax cuts may lead to a rapid rise in interest rates which would weigh on countries with high debt levels. The International Monetary Fund was going to be "attentive" to the consequ
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zainab's killer handed four death sentences

Zainab's killer handed four death sentences

An anti-terrorism court Saturday handed four death sentences to a man charged with raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, in a case that shocked the country and sparked major riots in his home district. Imran Ali, 24, was on trial for killing Zainab Fa
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Zainab's killer handed four death sentences

Zainab's killer handed four death sentences

An anti-terrorism court Saturday handed four death sentences to a man charged with raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, in a case that shocked the country and sparked major riots in his home district. Imran Ali, 24, was on trial for killing Zainab Fa
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan has observed that the positive changes in economic conditions have significantly contributed to increase in overall demand for credit. According to State Bank of Pakistan''s (SBP) Bank Lending Survey (BLS) for the second quarter
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan has observed that the positive changes in economic conditions have significantly contributed to increase in overall demand for credit. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) Bank Lending Survey (BLS) for the second quarter
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

Positive conditions push up demand for credit: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan has observed that the positive changes in economic conditions have significantly contributed to increase in overall demand for credit. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) Bank Lending Survey (BLS) for the second quarter
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Exchange

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (January 2 to 31, 2018)

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 17, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (February 11, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 17, 2018)

Published 18 Feb, 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 Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: weak tone
Currency

THE RUPEE: weak tone

An easier trend prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee gave up firmness versus the dollar in process of trading, currency experts said. The rupee shed 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.30 and Rs 111.60 respe
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: weak tone
Currency

THE RUPEE: weak tone

An easier trend prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee gave up firmness versus the dollar in process of trading, currency experts said. The rupee shed 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling Rs 111.30 and Rs 111.60 respe
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (February 17, 2018).

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha rises for second day

Asian naphtha rises for second day

Asia's naphtha crack rose for a second day to reach a six-session high of $71.03 a tonne on Wednesday, supported by recent demand and weaker raw material Brent oil prices. Buyers including Singapore's PCS, South Korea's Lotte Chemical, China's Unipec and
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures rise

CBOT soyabean futures rise

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose for the fourth day in a row on Thursday on forecasts for more hot and dry weather across key growing regions in Argentina. The most active soyabean futures contract close near the session peak of $10.24-3/4 a b
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil little changed on European vegoils market
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil little changed on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market was mostly offered in a tight range on Thursday following little movement in Malaysian palm oil futures. Asking prices for palm oil were mostly between unchanged and $2.50 per tonne higher after Malaysian pal
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Saudi Arabia tenders to buy 960,000 tonnes of barley

Saudi Arabia tenders to buy 960,000 tonnes of barley

Saudi Arabia's main state wheat buying agency the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) said on Thursday it has issued a huge international tender to purchase about 960,000 tonnes of animal feed barley. The tender deadline is Friday, Feb. 16, SAGO governor Ahm
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Brazil leads animal feed production in Latin America

Brazil leads animal feed production in Latin America

Brazil remained the leader in feed production for Latin America and third overall globally, according to a survey, which described the world's largest beef and chicken exporter as an efficient protein producer from a resource perspective. The Alltech glob
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
Soyameal remains strong on European feeds market

Soyameal remains strong on European feeds market

Asking prices for soyameal on the European meals and feeds market continued to rise on concerns that poor rainfall in Argentine soyabean growing areas could damage crops and reduce yields. One broker said prospects for a price correction were unlikely as
Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:00am
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