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Print - 2018-03-25
WWF-P marks 'Earth Hour'

WWF-P marks 'Earth Hour'

The World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) joined 184 nations around the world on Saturday night in celebrations marking the ninth edition of Earth Hour and became a part of a global moment of solidarity for climate change. Landmarks across the coun
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Coal-based power plants facing threat of closure: FCCI chief

Coal-based power plants facing threat of closure: FCCI chief

Coal based independent power plants are facing serious threat of closure as increase in the price of imported coal and depreciation of Pak rupees has totally eroded the profitability of this important segment of national economy.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FAPUASA threatens to shut down universities in Punjab

FAPUASA threatens to shut down universities in Punjab

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has expressed serious reservation over the advertisement to fulfil vacancy of vice chancellor at University of Sahiwal in which the condition of PhD was not mandatory and has
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated at P&D department

Pakistan Day celebrated at P&D department

Punjab Directorate General Monitoring & Evaluation, Planning & Development Department celebrated Happy Pakistan's Day, 2018 at Head Office Lahore. This day was celebrated with national enthusiasm and spirit to commemorate and recognize the sacrifices made
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fourth Colour & Chem Expo opens
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Fourth Colour & Chem Expo opens

As many as 130 local and foreign companies are taking part in the fourth Colour & Chem Expo-2018 that commenced here at the Expo Centre on Saturday. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Acting President Khawaja Khawar Rasheed inaugurated the exh
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Parents' day held in Lower Dir's school

Parents' day held in Lower Dir's school

A colourful parent's day ceremony of the intellectual school Haji Abad campus Lower Dir was held at Tarun Shadi Hall here on Saturday. Assistant commissioner Timergara Ashfaq Ahmad Khan was chief guest on the occasion. Students sung national songs, presen
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Made in Faisalabad' expo opens

'Made in Faisalabad' expo opens

Provincial Minister Industries Commerce & Trade Sheikh Alla-uddin on Saturday inaugurated the two-day exhibition "Made in Faisalabad" here at the Expo Center Lahore. Speaking on the occasion, the Industries minister said that Faisalabad is known as "Manch
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PML-N's ex-MPA found dead

PML-N's ex-MPA found dead

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Yasmeen Khan was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Defence locality on Saturday morning. A heavy contingent of police officials along with forensic experts reached the spot immedi
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Era of political Brahmans, Pundits to end soon: Siraj

Era of political Brahmans, Pundits to end soon: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said the era of political Brahmans and Pundits would end soon and the secular forces were unnerved by the revival of the MMA. He was speaking as chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony of the Markaz-
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Arrest warrants of Khadim Rizvi, others issued

Arrest warrants of Khadim Rizvi, others issued

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued arrest warrants for Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Khadim Hussain Rizvi along with other absconding suspects in five more cases pertaining to Faizabad sit-in. The warrants were issued by ATC
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PTI terms PM's claim about power production 'misleading'

PTI terms PM's claim about power production 'misleading'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday said the claim made by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi regarding power production is 'misleading' as it contradicts the figures released by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) - the top body
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to work together for regional peace

Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to work together for regional peace

President Mamnoon Hussain and his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena agreed to work together for regional peace, bilateral cooperation and enhancement of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) role.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Up to 23 C on PSL final likely

Up to 23 C on PSL final likely

Temperature in the city - hosting the PSL final - is expected to range up to 23 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Saturday. Weather in parts of Sindh including Karachi was hot during the last 24 hours, as temperature touched 26
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
19th Textile Asia Trade Fair to begin on March 27

19th Textile Asia Trade Fair to begin on March 27

Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan are jointly organizing a three-day 19th Textile Asia 2018 - International Textile, Garments Machinery and Clothing Trade Fair from 27th - 29th March,
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Government urged to process exporters' refund claims

Government urged to process exporters' refund claims

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry's (FPCCI) president, Ghazanfar Bilour has urged the government to honour its commitment and start processing the refund claims to the exporters which have been now accumulated to the tune of more than
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Recovery of arrears shouldn't be restricted to 60 days: FPCCI

Recovery of arrears shouldn't be restricted to 60 days: FPCCI

The time limitation of granting stay for recovery of arrears from registered persons by Commissioner Inland Revenue Appeal under section 45-B(IA) of S.T Act, 1990 should not be restricted to 60 days but till the decision of appeal as it is against the pri
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka considers Pakistan a key ally, close friend: Sirisena

Sri Lanka considers Pakistan a key ally, close friend: Sirisena

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has said that Sri Lanka is a close friend of Pakistan and both countries are enjoying good relations. "I hope the bilateral ties will continue to grow in the future as Sri Lanka considers Pakistan a key ally," he
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Alvi accuses PPP of tormenting wheat growers

Alvi accuses PPP of tormenting wheat growers

Sindh government after making life of sugarcane growers miserable is now tormenting the wheat grower under its agenda to harm the agriculture-based economy of Sindh, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter president Dr Arif Alvi while addressing
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PSP to win upcoming polls in Sindh, claims Kamal

PSP to win upcoming polls in Sindh, claims Kamal

Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chief Mustafa Kamal on Saturday claimed that his party would win general polls 2018 from Sindh and candidate of PSP would be elected as Sindh chief minister. He was addressing a press conference here at Pakistan House in Karachi.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Customs value of different chemicals revised

Customs value of different chemicals revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs value of different chemicals under section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saira Afzal Tarar conferred Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Saira Afzal Tarar conferred Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Federal Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar was conferred Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the President on Pakistan Day in recognition of her leadership that led to the turnaround in polio situation. In 2013 Pakistan was facing a raging outbreak of
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Carjacking cases on the rise in Islamabad

Carjacking cases on the rise in Islamabad

The incidents of theft and car lifting showed sharp increase in the heavily guarded capital city during the last week, indicating inefficiency of police. According to data gathered by Business Recorder through registered first information reports (
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PTI striving to create independent group in Senate

PTI striving to create independent group in Senate

After Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) snatched the coveted slot of opposition leader in Senate from its one-time ally Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the latter is making hectic efforts to create an independent group in Senate.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PPP to merge Fata with KP, resist revoking of 18th Amendment: Bilawal

PPP to merge Fata with KP, resist revoking of 18th Amendment: Bilawal

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that after coming into power after the general elections of 2018, the party will merge Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also vowed to resist the revoking of the 18th Constit
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Dil Dil Pakistan' echoes at Pakistan Day reception in NY

'Dil Dil Pakistan' echoes at Pakistan Day reception in NY

Dil Dil Pakistan echoed in the hall as over 100 ambassadors, diplomats and UN officials from across the world gathered at a reception hosted by Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi to celebrate Pakistan Day. In her welcoming remarks, Ambassador L
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Contempt of court: CJ to hear petition against Nehal Hashmi tomorrow

Contempt of court: CJ to hear petition against Nehal Hashmi tomorrow

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar will hear a contempt of court petition against former senator Nehal Hashmi tomorrow (Monday). While talking to the lawyers in Rawalpindi after his release from Adiala Jail, Hashmi had used dero
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz should have been allowed to visit ailing wife: Sadiq

Nawaz should have been allowed to visit ailing wife: Sadiq

Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday said that the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will never leave the country and would face everything coming in his way. Talking to media persons, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader said that Nawaz S
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pak-US relations can't be weighed in dollars: Aizaz

Pak-US relations can't be weighed in dollars: Aizaz

Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry remarked on Saturday that the relations between the two countries cannot be weighed in dollars. While speaking to a private TV channel, Chaudhry remarked: "Pakistan and US share a multi-faceted
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China provides powerful tracking system to Pakistan

China provides powerful tracking system to Pakistan

China has always been on forefront helping Pakistan, its time-tested and all-weather friend to strengthen its defence capability. The recently provided tracking system could allow Islamabad to speed up development of missile that can target multiple citie
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The PKR depreciation
Exchange

The PKR depreciation

The rupee weakened by about 4.4 percent in a single day on 20th March, 2018 to close at Rs 115.4 against the US dollar from Rs 110.5 a day earlier. This follows the fall of 4.7 percent to Rs 110.5 to a dollar in December, 2017. In a nutshell, dollar has b
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Facebook faces 'Oppenheimer moment' over Trump scandal
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Facebook faces 'Oppenheimer moment' over Trump scandal

Facebook and psychologists who have worked with it are grappling with their "Oppenheimer moment", experts say, over revelations that its data may have been used to help elect US President Donald Trump. The scandal over the way Cambridge Analytica obtained
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump trade gambit tests 'friendship' with Xi

Trump trade gambit tests 'friendship' with Xi

Donald Trump may have ripped China over trade Thursday, but the US president pulled his punches to preserve a "friendship" with Xi Jinping that, while it has borne some fruit, may be more imagined than real. Since taking office in January 2017, the 71-yea
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Competitive electricity market

Competitive electricity market

The government has recently announced its decision of moving towards competitive market in the power sector. For this purpose, a new power policy is being formulated and amendments have been made in the regulatory laws. While the transition to the Competi
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The new US national security adviser

The new US national security adviser

Just days after firing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson - whom many believed to be the only adult left in his administration - the impetuous US President Trump has appointed John Bolton, a George W Bush era neo-con hardliner, as the new national security
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Putin, a modern day Stalin?

Putin, a modern day Stalin?

Aleksandr Pushkin's closing line narod bezmolvstvuet (the people are silent) in Boris Godunov, a closet play, doesn't apply to the Russian elections because President Vladimir Putin has stormed to a landside election win. It is, however, a fact that the e
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Chad soldier, 20 Boko Haram fighters killed

Chad soldier, 20 Boko Haram fighters killed

A Chadian soldier and 20 Boko Haram members were killed in a clash in the restive Lake Chad region near Nigeria, a Chadian military officer told AFP Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday on an islet named Tchoukou Hadje, the officer said, adding that
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Chad soldier, 20 Boko Haram fighters killed

Chad soldier, 20 Boko Haram fighters killed

A Chadian soldier and 20 Boko Haram members were killed in a clash in the restive Lake Chad region near Nigeria, a Chadian military officer told AFP Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday on an islet named Tchoukou Hadje, the officer said, adding that
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Crowds gather for largest US gun control protest in a generation

Crowds gather for largest US gun control protest in a generation

Bundled against the cold but fired up with passion after a Florida high school massacre, crowds gathered in Washington on Saturday for what is expected to be the biggest US gun control protest in a generation, with hundreds of thousands attending. The stu
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Crowds gather for largest US gun control protest in a generation

Crowds gather for largest US gun control protest in a generation

Bundled against the cold but fired up with passion after a Florida high school massacre, crowds gathered in Washington on Saturday for what is expected to be the biggest US gun control protest in a generation, with hundreds of thousands attending. The stu
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Times journalist expelled from Eygpt

Times journalist expelled from Eygpt

A British journalist for The Times has been expelled from Egypt, the newspaper said Saturday, in a move it said reflected the "oppressive environment" created there for the press. Bel Trew was driven to the airport and forced to board a flight in February
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Times journalist expelled from Eygpt

Times journalist expelled from Eygpt

A British journalist for The Times has been expelled from Egypt, the newspaper said Saturday, in a move it said reflected the "oppressive environment" created there for the press. Bel Trew was driven to the airport and forced to board a flight in February
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Two Kashmiri youth martyred in IHK

Two Kashmiri youth martyred in IHK

Indian troops martyred two more Kashmiri youth in Dooru area of Indian Occupied Kashmir on Saturday. According to media report, the fresh act of state terrorism occurred during a search operation by Indian forces at Shashtargam. The mobile internet servic
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Two Kashmiri youth martyred in IHK

Two Kashmiri youth martyred in IHK

Indian troops martyred two more Kashmiri youth in Dooru area of Indian Occupied Kashmir on Saturday. According to media report, the fresh act of state terrorism occurred during a search operation by Indian forces at Shashtargam. The mobile internet servic
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Egyptians to vote tomorrow, Sisi re-election guaranteed

Egyptians to vote tomorrow, Sisi re-election guaranteed

Egyptians will choose their next president in elections starting Monday, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to easily secure a second four-year term. Some 60 million people in Egypt, the most populated Arab country, are registered to vote in thr
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Egyptians to vote tomorrow, Sisi re-election guaranteed

Egyptians to vote tomorrow, Sisi re-election guaranteed

Egyptians will choose their next president in elections starting Monday, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to easily secure a second four-year term. Some 60 million people in Egypt, the most populated Arab country, are registered to vote in thr
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New data leak hits India's national ID card database Aadhaar: ZDNet

New data leak hits India's national ID card database Aadhaar: ZDNet

India's biometric ID programme, Aadhaar, has been hit by another major security lapse, allowing access to private information, business technology news website ZDNet reported on Saturday. A data leak on a system run by a state-owned utility company can al
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New data leak hits India's national ID card database Aadhaar: ZDNet

New data leak hits India's national ID card database Aadhaar: ZDNet

India's biometric ID programme, Aadhaar, has been hit by another major security lapse, allowing access to private information, business technology news website ZDNet reported on Saturday. A data leak on a system run by a state-owned utility company can al
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UK adds to Sharif family's woes?

UK adds to Sharif family's woes?

The federal capital is rife with speculation that British authorities have submitted some damning information to Pakistani authorities under the Mutual Legal Assistance agreement with respect to assets held and money transactions by Hussain Nawaz though t
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UK adds to Sharif family's woes?

UK adds to Sharif family's woes?

The federal capital is rife with speculation that British authorities have submitted some damning information to Pakistani authorities under the Mutual Legal Assistance agreement with respect to assets held and money transactions by Hussain Nawaz though t
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US hostility means Iran must boost China, Russia ties

US hostility means Iran must boost China, Russia ties

Growing hostility from US President Donald Trump means Iran must strengthen its ties with Russia and China, a top official said on Saturday. "The use of radical elements hostile to the Islamic Republic shows that the Americans are trying to increase the p
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US hostility means Iran must boost China, Russia ties

US hostility means Iran must boost China, Russia ties

Growing hostility from US President Donald Trump means Iran must strengthen its ties with Russia and China, a top official said on Saturday. "The use of radical elements hostile to the Islamic Republic shows that the Americans are trying to increase the p
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sheikh Rashid predicts elections in November or December

Sheikh Rashid predicts elections in November or December

Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday said he foresees general elections in November or December this year. He made this prediction in an interview with Aaj News programme "G for Gharidah's" host Gharidah Farooqi on Saturday. Sheikh sa
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sydney goes dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off

Sydney goes dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off

The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge went dark for an hour Saturday to kick off a global campaign raising awareness about the impacts of climate change. Earth Hour, which started in Australia in 2007, is set to be observed by millions of supporters i
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sydney goes dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off

Sydney goes dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off

The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge went dark for an hour Saturday to kick off a global campaign raising awareness about the impacts of climate change. Earth Hour, which started in Australia in 2007, is set to be observed by millions of supporters i
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz directs to prepare people-friendly budget

Nawaz directs to prepare people-friendly budget

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday met with the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who directed him to prepare a people's friendly budget for the next year. During a meeting between the two at the Jati Umra residence, the former prime ministe
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz directs to prepare people-friendly budget

Nawaz directs to prepare people-friendly budget

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday met with the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who directed him to prepare a people's friendly budget for the next year. During a meeting between the two at the Jati Umra residence, the former prime ministe
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has recommended that service providers, both corporate and non-corporate, should be exempted from levy of minimum tax and a uniform service tax law may be agreed upon by all provinces and the feder
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has recommended that service providers, both corporate and non-corporate, should be exempted from levy of minimum tax and a uniform service tax law may be agreed upon by all provinces and the feder
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has recommended that service providers, both corporate and non-corporate, should be exempted from levy of minimum tax and a uniform service tax law may be agreed upon by all provinces and the feder
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

Budget proposals: ICAP recommends uniform service tax law

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has recommended that service providers, both corporate and non-corporate, should be exempted from levy of minimum tax and a uniform service tax law may be agreed upon by all provinces and the feder
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has announced that a ''tax incentive package'' would be unfolded before the Budget 2018-19, but stressed that both the private sector and the government are needed to work hand-in-hand to achieve export targets. While a
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has announced that a 'tax incentive package' would be unfolded before the Budget 2018-19, but stressed that both the private sector and the government are needed to work hand-in-hand to achieve export targets. While add
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Pre-budget tax incentive package on its way

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has announced that a 'tax incentive package' would be unfolded before the Budget 2018-19, but stressed that both the private sector and the government are needed to work hand-in-hand to achieve export targets. While add
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mattis wins big with budget victory

Mattis wins big with budget victory

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, a battle-seasoned Marine with the diplomatic skills needed to join forces with a mercurial president, won an important victory Friday with his sought-for military budget. The centerpiece of the budget signed by President Dona
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mattis wins big with budget victory

Mattis wins big with budget victory

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, a battle-seasoned Marine with the diplomatic skills needed to join forces with a mercurial president, won an important victory Friday with his sought-for military budget. The centerpiece of the budget signed by President Dona
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hero French policeman dies
Exchange

Hero French policeman dies

A French policeman who died after offering himself in exchange for a hostage in a supermarket siege was hailed a hero Saturday, as anti-terror investigators probed the most serious jihadist attack of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hero French policeman dies
Exchange

Hero French policeman dies

A French policeman who died after offering himself in exchange for a hostage in a supermarket siege was hailed a hero Saturday, as anti-terror investigators probed the most serious jihadist attack of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Poisoned Russian spy 'sought pardon from Putin'

Poisoned Russian spy 'sought pardon from Putin'

Sergei Skripal, the former Russian spy poisoned in Britain, wrote to President Vladimir Putin several years ago asking for a pardon for selling secrets to British intelligence, a friend told the BBC on Saturday. Vladimir Timoshkov said his old school frie
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Poisoned Russian spy 'sought pardon from Putin'

Poisoned Russian spy 'sought pardon from Putin'

Sergei Skripal, the former Russian spy poisoned in Britain, wrote to President Vladimir Putin several years ago asking for a pardon for selling secrets to British intelligence, a friend told the BBC on Saturday. Vladimir Timoshkov said his old school frie
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China warns US it will defend own trade interests
Exchange

China warns US it will defend own trade interests

The United States has flouted trade rules with an inquiry into intellectual property and China will defend its interests, Vice Premier Liu He told US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in a telephone call on Saturday, Chinese state media reported.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China warns US it will defend own trade interests
Exchange

China warns US it will defend own trade interests

The United States has flouted trade rules with an inquiry into intellectual property and China will defend its interests, Vice Premier Liu He told US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in a telephone call on Saturday, Chinese state media reported.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China warns US it will defend own trade interests
Exchange

China warns US it will defend own trade interests

The United States has flouted trade rules with an inquiry into intellectual property and China will defend its interests, Vice Premier Liu He told US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in a telephone call on Saturday, Chinese state media reported.
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to introduce a mechanism for registration, maintenance and retention of information of persons using data services through Wi-Fi hot spots at public places. As per Telecommunications Policy 2015, provi
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to introduce a mechanism for registration, maintenance and retention of information of persons using data services through Wi-Fi hot spots at public places. As per Telecommunications Policy 2015, provi
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Wi-Fi hot spots: PTA set to introduce mechanism

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to introduce a mechanism for registration, maintenance and retention of information of persons using data services through Wi-Fi hot spots at public places. As per Telecommunications Policy 2015, provi
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PM says Panama Papers case caused instability in country

PM says Panama Papers case caused instability in country

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the PML-N always stood as guard for the democratic system like rock-solid political force, facing all conspiracies and Dharna-driven politics during the last five years and successfully delivered on all it
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PM says Panama Papers case caused instability in country

PM says Panama Papers case caused instability in country

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the PML-N always stood as guard for the democratic system like rock-solid political force, facing all conspiracies and Dharna-driven politics during the last five years and successfully delivered on all it
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cricket fever peaks in Islamabad, Karachi

Cricket fever peaks in Islamabad, Karachi

Cricket fever has peaked in Islamabad and Karachi ahead of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and big screens have been installed in various parts of the two cities for live telecast of the event to be held today (Sunday) amid tight security arrangements. The st
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cricket fever peaks in Islamabad, Karachi

Cricket fever peaks in Islamabad, Karachi

Cricket fever has peaked in Islamabad and Karachi ahead of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and big screens have been installed in various parts of the two cities for live telecast of the event to be held today (Sunday) amid tight security arrangements. The st
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 24, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (March 25, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 24, 2018)

Published 25 Mar, 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 (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 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 (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight gains

The rupee managed to gain modestly versus the greenback on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee posted modest gain of 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 114.20 and Rs 115.20 respecti
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gains
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight gains

The rupee managed to gain modestly versus the greenback on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee posted modest gain of 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 114.20 and Rs 115.20 respecti
Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 24, 2018).

Published 25 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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