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Print - 2018-03-17
Bangladesh edge out Sri Lanka in bad-tempered T20, enter final
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Bangladesh edge out Sri Lanka in bad-tempered T20, enter final

Mahmudullah Riyad hit an unbeaten 43 to help Bangladesh edge out Sri Lanka by two wickets in a bad-tempered Twenty20 and enter the final of the tri-series in Colombo on Friday. Chasing 160 for victory in a virtual semi-final, Mahmudullah steered the team
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Federer chases Chung to reach semi-finals

Federer chases Chung to reach semi-finals

Defending champ Roger Federer equalled his best start to a season with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chung Hyeon to book his spot in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters on Thursday. Federer, who is seeking a record sixth Indian Wells title, extended his win
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Injured Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Injured Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next week's Miami Open after suffering an injury to her left forearm, organisers announced on Friday. The five-time Grand Slam champion has been replaced in the main draw for the Florida showpiece by American Jennifer Br
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Narine's bowling action reported again

Narine's bowling action reported again

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine faced a new storm on Thursday when his bowling action was again reported during the ongoing Pakistan Super League Twenty 20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, officials said. The 29-year-old, who is playing for Lahore
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Venus sets up semi-final clash with Kasatkina
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Venus sets up semi-final clash with Kasatkina

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams reached the WTA Indian Wells semi-finals for the first time since 2001 on Thursday by routing Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 6-2. Despite the windy conditions, Williams improved to 5-2 on the season, which i
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
All set to host PSL matches in Lahore

All set to host PSL matches in Lahore

Lahore is all set to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) knock out stage matches with full fervour and these matches will definitely prove to be good omen for the future of Pakistan cricket, Punjab Secretary Sports Muhammad Aamir Jan said on Friday. He furth
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cricket world cup can give street children 'a voice': ex-British PM

Cricket world cup can give street children 'a voice': ex-British PM

Former British prime minister John Major hopes the 2019 Street Child Cricket World Cup will shame people around the globe into taking action to tackle the "unforgivable" conditions in which they live. The event, which will take place in London ahead of th
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Haas retires from ATP Tour

Haas retires from ATP Tour

Former world number two Tommy Haas, who won 15 singles titles throughout his career, announced his retirement from the ATP Tour on Thursday. "I consider myself extremely fortunate that I was able play professional tennis for a living for more than two dec
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan takes pride in producing FIFA World Cup 2018 ball

Pakistan takes pride in producing FIFA World Cup 2018 ball

Forward Group, an innovative sports company of Pakistan presented the large replica of football to the Secretary Commerce Mohammad Younus Dagha which will be used in the FIFA World Cup 2018. Forward Group is an innovation driven football making company wh
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
First K-Electric Girls Football League begins

First K-Electric Girls Football League begins

A launching ceremony of first K-Electric Girls' Football League was held at the KPT Sports Complex, here on Friday. The initiative makes K-Electric the first corporate entity in the country to organize an exclusive female football tournament. Colonel Youn
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nepal captain delights in 'massive' ODI status

Nepal captain delights in 'massive' ODI status

Nepal skipper Paras Khadka hailed his "amazing" team after they secured one-day international status for the first time with a six-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in Harare on Thursday. The Asian side were in the World Cricket League Division Five as
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Zimbabwe skipper hails Ireland win as 'best of his career'

Zimbabwe skipper hails Ireland win as 'best of his career'

Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer reveled in the "game of (his) career" after his team's 107-run victory over Ireland in their World Cup qualifying clash in Harare on Thursday. Scrapping to 211 for 9, Zimbabwe then bowled Ireland out for 104, taking virtuall
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi under pressure
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Aussie, kiwi under pressure

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were under pressure on Friday as a fresh bout of risk aversion gripped market, in part due to concerns about a global trade war and rapid-fire changes in top White House staff. The Aussie dollar slipped further to $0
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sterling slips on dollar rebound, Brexit nerves
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Sterling slips on dollar rebound, Brexit nerves

Sterling fell on Friday as the dollar rebounded across the board but it is still set for its biggest weekly rise in a month as investors became cautiously hopeful that Britain would strike a transition deal at a summit next week for its EU exit. The dolla
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee hits new low
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Sri Lankan rupee hits new low

The Sri Lankan rupee hit an all-time low for a second straight session on Friday due to importer dollar demand, but ended steady as exporters sold the US currency in late trade, dealers said. The rupee fell to a low of 156.20 per dollar in intraday trade,
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IGP given two days to nab fugitive Rao

IGP given two days to nab fugitive Rao

The Supreme Court on Saturday directed the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Rao Anwar, who allegedly led the 'fake' police encounter to kill 27-year old Naqeebullah Mehsood, within two da
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Growing glaciers prove cold comfort for Shimshal valley

Growing glaciers prove cold comfort for Shimshal valley

Climate change is causing glaciers around the world to melt, raising the risk of flooding and other problems. But residents of a remote area of Pakistan face floods for the opposite reason - their glaciers are growing. Experts say that more than 120 glaci
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan doing 'bare minimum' to help US: official

Pakistan doing 'bare minimum' to help US: official

Pakistan is doing the "bare minimum" to squeeze the Taliban and terror groups, a senior US administration official said Friday, despite Washington's threat to freeze two billion dollars' worth of aid. The official's comments also come as Pakistan is tryin
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
France opens 400 million euro credit line for Lebanon

France opens 400 million euro credit line for Lebanon

Lebanon received increased military support from the international community Thursday with France opening a 400 million euro ($492 million) line of credit to the country's army. Prime Minister Saad Hariri thanked Paris at an international conference held
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
OCAC clarification

OCAC clarification

"This refers to the on-going controversy related to the use of additives by the Oil Industry to address poor petrol quality issues. Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) strongly rejects the submissions contained in the various news items, which are based
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
OCAC clarification

OCAC clarification

"This refers to the on-going controversy related to the use of additives by the Oil Industry to address poor petrol quality issues. Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) strongly rejects the submissions contained in the various news items, which are based
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
OCAC clarification

OCAC clarification

"This refers to the on-going controversy related to the use of additives by the Oil Industry to address poor petrol quality issues. Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) strongly rejects the submissions contained in the various news items, which are based
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

Former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said that non-inclusion of the Sharif family members' names in Exit Control List (ECL) means that the decision has been made somewhere else and is not taken by the Interior Ministry's committee. N
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

ECL: Nisar casts aspersions on Sharif family?

Former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday said that non-inclusion of the Sharif family members' names in Exit Control List (ECL) means that the decision has been made somewhere else and is not taken by the Interior Ministry's committee. N
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TDP quits Modi's coalition

TDP quits Modi's coalition

An Indian political party that governs a southern state quit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition on Friday blaming it for a lack of financial support, officials said, in a blow to the coalition ahead of national elections next year. The Telugu Desam
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
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Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TDP quits Modi's coalition

TDP quits Modi's coalition

An Indian political party that governs a southern state quit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition on Friday blaming it for a lack of financial support, officials said, in a blow to the coalition ahead of national elections next year. The Telugu Desam
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

Trump planning new tariff crackdown on China

US President Donald Trump is mulling fresh tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese imports, aiming in particular at the tech and telecommunications sector, according to media reports. Trade war fears sent US stocks diving on Wednesday, with the Dow Jone
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

The government of Pakistan has designated Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as new Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with effect from 19 March, 2018, said a statement issued here by media affairs directorate of PAF on Friday. Born on 23rd Dece
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Mujahid designated as new Chief of Air Staff

The government of Pakistan has designated Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as new Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with effect from 19 March, 2018, said a statement issued here by media affairs directorate of PAF on Friday. Born on 23rd Dece
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

A popular Indian pop singer was convicted of human trafficking and cheating Friday by a court that found he took money to pretend people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs in North America. Daler Mehndi said he is innocent. The court in
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

Daler Mehndi convicted of trafficking jobseekers to America

A popular Indian pop singer was convicted of human trafficking and cheating Friday by a court that found he took money to pretend people were in his performance troupe so they could get jobs in North America. Daler Mehndi said he is innocent. The court in
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Key prosecution witness and head of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case, Wajid Zia, Friday produced before the Accountability Court the 'original' letter of Qatari Prince Muhammad Bin Jasim al Thani that had supported Nawaz S
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Witness produces Qatari prince's 'original' letter

Key prosecution witness and head of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case, Wajid Zia, Friday produced before the Accountability Court the 'original' letter of Qatari Prince Muhammad Bin Jasim al Thani that had supported Nawaz S
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee was unmoved against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee almost managed to trade within the present band versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.56 and Rs 110.57 respectively, the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to kick out 23 Russians as relations with London crashed to a post-Cold War low over an attack involving a military-grade nerve agent on English soil.
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

The rupee was unmoved against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee almost managed to trade within the present band versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.56 and Rs 110.57 respectively, the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis deepens

Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to kick out 23 Russians as relations with London crashed to a post-Cold War low over an attack involving a military-grade nerve agent on English soil.
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire", shocked fans Friday by revealing he has a rare tumour. In a statement addressing speculation by fans and the media over his health, Kha
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Irrfan Khan reveals struggle with rare illness

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire", shocked fans Friday by revealing he has a rare tumour. In a statement addressing speculation by fans and the media over his health, Kha
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FDI below potential

FDI below potential

President Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Bruno Olierhoek while talking to media persons noted that during the past five years Pakistan was the recipient of 8.6 billion dollars foreign direct investment (FDI) out of which 7.7 b
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Harassment in New Delhi

Harassment in New Delhi

Prime minister Narendra Modi seems to have successfully turned India into a country that frequently uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate states who are weaker. Italy's protest against India, for example, is a strong case in point. No doubt, In
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar and Chabahar

Gwadar and Chabahar

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif in his recent visit to Pakistan invited Pakistan to participate in Chabahar seaport project and development of its link with Gwadar Port as he sought to allay Pakistan's legitimate concerns over Indian involvement i
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
So what is the plan?
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So what is the plan?

According to the popular conspiracy theory prevalent on the electronic and social media, the scions and forces of the Deep State and Democracy are at war in Pakistan; and apparently, for some, that conflict is more important than all other threats which t
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 16, 2018)

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Where is the fear? Markets wave off global risks
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Where is the fear? Markets wave off global risks

Simmering fears of a global trade war. An embarrassing political scandal in Japan. Rapid job-turnover inside the White House and the threat of faster interest rate hikes in the United States. In any other era, this concoction would be a perfect recipe for
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Solving the energy conundrum sans conservation? - II

Solving the energy conundrum sans conservation? - II

How is it possible that SSGC and SNGPL have sanctioned gas supply on the basis of efficient cogeneration and then looked the other way when privileged people cheated? There are two other major issues which need to be sorted out on the basis of minimum eff
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saifullah family says it doesn't own offshore companies

Saifullah family says it doesn't own offshore companies

Saifullah family of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has clarified that it does not own any of the alleged offshore companies in Jersey and Belize or farm house in the United Kingdom and seeks immediate intervention of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PE
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IHC dismisses petition against appointment of Kashmala

IHC dismisses petition against appointment of Kashmala

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday dismissed a petition against the appointment of Kashmala Tariq as Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Auranzeb heard the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
MMA to be formed in Karachi meeting: Siraj

MMA to be formed in Karachi meeting: Siraj

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq on Friday said central organization of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), an alliance of various religious parties, would be formed at the organization meeting at Karachi on March 20. Talking to local journalists at B
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (March 16, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NA body's role in delimitation of constituencies discussed

NA body's role in delimitation of constituencies discussed

A meeting of the Special Committee on Delimitation of Constituencies was chaired by Deputy Speaker Mutaza Javed Abbasi at the Parliament House on Friday to discuss the role of the Special Committee of the National Assembly about the delimitation of consti
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (March 16, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (March 17, 2018).

Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Aizaz emphasises Pak-US cooperation on Afghanistan

Aizaz emphasises Pak-US cooperation on Afghanistan

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry has emphasised the importance for the two countries to cooperate for peace in Afghanistan despite difference in approach on the way forward. He made these remarks at a meeting of the Women's Foreig
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Panama Papers case: JIT report based on lies, says Marriyum

Panama Papers case: JIT report based on lies, says Marriyum

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has alleged that joint investigation team's (JTI) report in Panama Papers case is based on lies and has failed to provide any evidence against the Sharif family so far. Talking to the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India troops martyr two freedom fighters
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India troops martyr two freedom fighters

Indian government forces killed two freedom fighters who tried to snatch a guard's rifle in occupied Kashmir, police said, and protests against Indian rule and clashes erupted Friday as word of the killings spread. At least two freedom fighters were trapp
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NCAI opens at NUST

NCAI opens at NUST

National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) was inaugurated at the main campus of National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Resolution Day: Posthumous awards for Asma Jahangir, Castro

Pakistan Resolution Day: Posthumous awards for Asma Jahangir, Castro

President Mamnoon Hussain, on the occasion of Pakistan Resolution Day to be celebrated on 23rd March, has announced to confer 'Pakistan Civil Awards' to 141 Pakistanis as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence in the field of science, technology
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KP approves 10 hydro-power projects

KP approves 10 hydro-power projects

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the awarding of 10 hydropower projects in province having generation capacity of 388 Megawatt that will bring Rs 240 billion investment. These projects will generate new employment opportunities
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JCSC lauds role of strategic organizations

JCSC lauds role of strategic organizations

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC), General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Friday emphasised that a strategic leader not only had a strategic direction but also exerted a strategic thrust. "Such dynamic leadership will accrue only when the leader is we
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has improved foreign investors' trust: Swiss CG

Pakistan has improved foreign investors' trust: Swiss CG

Karachi-based Swiss Consul General Philippe Crevoisier has said that Pakistan has improved confidence of foreign investors through actions which it took for betterment of security and continuous economic growth. "I see progress in law and order situation
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fake lady doctor running 'clinic on social media'

Fake lady doctor running 'clinic on social media'

A fake lady doctor arrested from Karachi's Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) was running a "clinic on social media", initial investigations revealed on Friday. An investigation officer probing into the case said that as per initial details, the ac
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Karachi commissioner orders crackdown against milk 'mafia'

Karachi commissioner orders crackdown against milk 'mafia'

Commissioner Ejaz Ahmed Khan ordered on Friday crackdown against retailers and wholesalers who have refused to sell milk at government-approved price of Rs 85 per litre. Karachi commissioner called for immediate action to be taken against those who are se
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IIUI recognises services of Mushahid

IIUI recognises services of Mushahid

Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has conferred an educational award on Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed in recognition of his outstanding academic contributions in the Muslim world. The award was conferred
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June

Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June

French President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "clear, ambitious" roadmap for EU reforms by June as he sought crucial support for his shake-up of the bloc from German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Speaking after talks between the two leaders in Paris, M
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KMC removes illegal Bachat Bazaar

KMC removes illegal Bachat Bazaar

Enterprises and Investment Promotion (E&IP) department officials of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Friday removed a 'Bachat Bazaar' that was setup at Jefco Ground, in North Nazimabad's Block-L, without KMC's permission. The action was spearhead
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Demand for automobiles may cross 0.5 million mark by 2022'

'Demand for automobiles may cross 0.5 million mark by 2022'

Following progressive macroeconomic indicators, the demand for automobiles is expected to cross 500,000 mark by 2022. This was anticipated by speakers at an annual Auto Industry Workshop organized by Indus Motor Company (IMC) in collaboration with Pakista
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Home Textile Exports: Naqi Bari made FPCCI body chief

Home Textile Exports: Naqi Bari made FPCCI body chief

President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Ghazanfar Bilour has appointed Muhammad Naqi Bari as Chairman of FPCCI Standing Committee on Home Textile Exports for the year 2018 in view of increasing business development an
Published 17 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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