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Print - 2018-04-12
Third Asghar Khan Memorial Amateur Golf from tomorrow

Third Asghar Khan Memorial Amateur Golf from tomorrow

The third edition of the Asghar Khan National Amateur Golf Championship will be commencing from April 13-15, 2018 over 54-holes, 18-hole each day at PAF Golf Course here. To pay rich tribute to late Asghar Khan, a former Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Ai
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yields rise

Treasury yields rise

US Treasury yields rose on Tuesday, sparked by a rally in stocks after a friendlier tone from Chinese President Xi Jinping helped ease trade tensions and following data showing a pick-up in US inflation at the producer level. The yield curve continued to
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China, Hong Kong stocks climb
Exchange

China, Hong Kong stocks climb

China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, led by financial firms, as the market welcomed Beijing's pledge to further open the country's financial sector to foreign investors. On the mainland, the CSI300 index advanced 0.7 percent to 3,956.00 points, w
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
European shares pull back on Syria tensions

European shares pull back on Syria tensions

European shares fell on Wednesday in a broad-based pullback as rising tensions over Syria added to market worries, although solid results from Tesco and strength among telecoms stocks were a bright spot. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended the session
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Southeast Asian stocks rise

Southeast Asian stocks rise

Southeast Asian stock markets, except Vietnam, rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping both struck conciliatory notes on trade, holding hopes of a compromise between Washington and Beijing on tariffs. While Xi pr
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Tesco outperforms as tension over Syria drags FTSE down

Tesco outperforms as tension over Syria drags FTSE down

Renewed caution among investors dented Britain's top share index on Wednesday as Western forces discussed possible military action against Syria, although strong results from Tesco pushed its shares higher. The FTSE 100 was down 0.13 percent, though it re
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Guardiola sent off as Salah sends Liverpool into semi-finals

Guardiola sent off as Salah sends Liverpool into semi-finals

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola blasted Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz and lamented a number of decisions that cost his side dear after a 2-1 home defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday sealed a 5-1 aggregate Champions League quarter-final win for th
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Roma dump Barca out after miracle comeback

Roma dump Barca out after miracle comeback

Kostas Manolas sent Roma through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after an incredible 3-0 victory over Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday saw them overhaul a 4-1 first-leg deficit and advance on away goals. Manolas, who along with capta
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Chennai to lose IPL matches amid water protests

Chennai to lose IPL matches amid water protests

India's cricket board is considering shifting Indian Premier League games from Chennai, which is in the grip of a water crisis, after protesters threatened to release snakes during the next match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India was mulling alte
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Ukraine rejects Russian gas transit offer

Ukraine rejects Russian gas transit offer

Ukraine on Wednesday rejected a natural gas transit proposal by Russian energy giant Gazprom as an unacceptable and unprofitable proposition for Kiev. Gazprom on Tuesday had said it could continue pumping reduced volumes of gas to western and central Euro
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Babar, Hasan awarded ICC ODI Team of the Year caps

Babar, Hasan awarded ICC ODI Team of the Year caps

Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam and Hasan Ali were awarded their caps for being named in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Team of the Year. Both were awarded caps in the camp established by the PCB for selection of team for tours of England and
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
England women dominate Wisden awards

England women dominate Wisden awards

The England women's trio of Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Anya Shrubsole have all been selected among Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year in a landmark move by the sport's 'bible'. Only two female cricketers - Claire Taylor and Charlotte Edwards, Kn
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Post tampering era begins with new Australia contracted players

Post tampering era begins with new Australia contracted players

Fast bowlers were the winners as Australia's post ball-tampering era began Wednesday with a heavily revamped list of nationally contracted players, minus the suspended Steve Smith and David Warner. The list of 20 men's players offered deals by Cricket Aus
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan to play for seventh and eighth spot in hockey

Pakistan to play for seventh and eighth spot in hockey

Pakistan just needed a win to book a 5th place but all such expectations and hopes went otherwise when the green-shirt played another draw against Malaysia in the XXI Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games pool match played here at Gold Coast, Queensland (Aus
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Leisure Leagues Season III: FC Evolution, RF United record victories

Leisure Leagues Season III: FC Evolution, RF United record victories

FC Evolution and RF United won their respective matches in the 10th round of the ongoing Leisure Leagues Season III here at Sixteen Star Ground. FC Evolution overpowered Zaim FC recording a 3-2 victory - thanks to Fahad Imran for his two goals. Alwaiz sco
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cameroon athletes vanish from Commonwealth Games

Cameroon athletes vanish from Commonwealth Games

A total of eight athletes from conflict-hit Cameroon are now missing from the Commonwealth Games in Australia, team officials said Wednesday. Three weightlifters and two boxers were initially reported to Australian police after not being seen since Tuesda
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
All smiles as Laugher wins Commonwealth diving title

All smiles as Laugher wins Commonwealth diving title

England's Jack Laugher gave a dominant performance to retain his Commonwealth Games one-metre springboard title on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Olympic silver medallists Pandelela Rinong and Cheong Jun Hoong led Malaysia to three medals on the
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Envoy to US: Asif defends Siddiqui's appointment

Envoy to US: Asif defends Siddiqui's appointment

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif Wednesday said there is no constitutional bar on appointment of a person who has no diplomatic background as envoy to the US or elsewhere. Responding to a calling attention notice by Senator Samina Saeed of Pakistan Tehreek-e
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

A public hearing was held by Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in Peshawar for granting license to Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) regarding construction of oil pipeline from Machike to Taru Jabba with an estimated project cost of US $370 million.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

A public hearing was held by Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in Peshawar for granting license to Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) regarding construction of oil pipeline from Machike to Taru Jabba with an estimated project cost of US $370 million.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

Construction of oil pipeline in KP: public hearing held

A public hearing was held by Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in Peshawar for granting license to Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) regarding construction of oil pipeline from Machike to Taru Jabba with an estimated project cost of US $370 million.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz undertook 22 foreign trips in 2015, Senate told

Nawaz undertook 22 foreign trips in 2015, Senate told

The Senate was informed on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's 64 foreign trips during 2013-2017 cost the national exchequer Rs 1.013 billion. During the question-hour, Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that Nawaz Sharif undertoo
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz undertook 22 foreign trips in 2015, Senate told

Nawaz undertook 22 foreign trips in 2015, Senate told

The Senate was informed on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's 64 foreign trips during 2013-2017 cost the national exchequer Rs 1.013 billion. During the question-hour, Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that Nawaz Sharif undertoo
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FWO clarification

FWO clarification

Apropos the news item published in Daily Business Recorder on 11 Apr 2018 which highlighted that "Additional toll plazas on motorway irk commuters".
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 11, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FWO clarification

FWO clarification

Apropos the news item published in Daily Business Recorder on 11 Apr 2018 which highlighted that "Additional toll plazas on motorway irk commuters".
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FWO clarification

FWO clarification

Apropos the news item published in Daily Business Recorder on 11 Apr 2018 which highlighted that "Additional toll plazas on motorway irk commuters".
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Wednesday said the US-China trade spat has so far had little impact on the eurozone economy, but warned that the risk of further retaliation was a key concern. "So far the direct effects of tariffs that have bee
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Wednesday said the US-China trade spat has so far had little impact on the eurozone economy, but warned that the risk of further retaliation was a key concern. "So far the direct effects of tariffs that have bee
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steady trend

The rupee maintained almost last levels against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee was unchanged moved versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.60 and Rs 115.61 respectively, they
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

Draghi sees little impact from trade tensions - for now

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Wednesday said the US-China trade spat has so far had little impact on the eurozone economy, but warned that the risk of further retaliation was a key concern. "So far the direct effects of tariffs that have bee
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steady trend

The rupee maintained almost last levels against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee was unchanged moved versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.60 and Rs 115.61 respectively, they
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Why army officers were part of JIT, asks Nawaz

Why army officers were part of JIT, asks Nawaz

Deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday questioned the inclusion of personnel from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) in the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that investigated the Panama Papers case.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Why army officers were part of JIT, asks Nawaz

Why army officers were part of JIT, asks Nawaz

Deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday questioned the inclusion of personnel from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) in the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that investigated the Panama Papers case.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Zia says he didn't know Brigadier Saeed was source ISI employee
Exchange

Zia says he didn't know Brigadier Saeed was source ISI employee

Prosecution witness Wajid Zia on Wednesday testified before the Accountability Court that he did not know that Brigadier Muhammad Numan Saeed - member of joint investigation team (JIT) that probed Panama Papers case - was a source employee of Inter-Servic
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 11, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Zia says he didn't know Brigadier Saeed was source ISI employee
Exchange

Zia says he didn't know Brigadier Saeed was source ISI employee

Prosecution witness Wajid Zia on Wednesday testified before the Accountability Court that he did not know that Brigadier Muhammad Numan Saeed - member of joint investigation team (JIT) that probed Panama Papers case - was a source employee of Inter-Servic
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 11, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
ICC forms panel to resolve India-Pakistan cricket dispute

ICC forms panel to resolve India-Pakistan cricket dispute

The International Cricket Council has created a dispute resolution panel to hear Pakistan's compensation claim against archrival India for refusing to play a bilateral series. Sporting ties between the cricket-mad South Asian neighbours have suffered in r
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
ICC forms panel to resolve India-Pakistan cricket dispute

ICC forms panel to resolve India-Pakistan cricket dispute

The International Cricket Council has created a dispute resolution panel to hear Pakistan's compensation claim against archrival India for refusing to play a bilateral series. Sporting ties between the cricket-mad South Asian neighbours have suffered in r
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Six percent growth target missed

Six percent growth target missed

According to a Business Recorder exclusive, the government has acknowledged that the 6 percent growth target will not be achieved. The growth rate has been revised downward to 5.79 percent based on the seven months' available data. The primary sour
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 11, 2018)

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Portent of things to come?

Portent of things to come?

The defection from the ruling PML-N of six MNAs and two MPAs in the run up to the general elections is being considered a major setback to the party and perhaps a portent of things to come. All eight parliamentarians belong to southern Punjab. They have a
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 11, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Who benefits from tax reforms package?
Exchange

Who benefits from tax reforms package?

It has arrived: the latest 'economic reforms package'. It has taken its time in transit -since the Panama Papers to be precise - but should we scream with joy, or kick and scream all the way to the postman? The package seeks to provide a modicum of relief
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shifting winds of politics

Shifting winds of politics

It is election season, and a time for migratory birds to move to new nesting grounds. This past Monday the first flock of eight PML-N legislators from southern Punjab quit their party, predicting another 20 legislators would join them soon. Their mission,
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 11, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Will Nisar ever join PTI?

Will Nisar ever join PTI?

Cashing in on the opportunity of growing intra-party bickering that the Pakistan Muslim Leaque-N has thrown up for its opponents, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan had invited former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to join his b
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 11, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (April 12, 2018).

Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Mutual cooperation among governments vital to achieve SDGs: Sartaj

Mutual cooperation among governments vital to achieve SDGs: Sartaj

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz Wednesday said achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is possible only through mutual cooperation among the federal, provincial and local governments as well as community organisations.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Seven killed in fighting and protests in IHK

Seven killed in fighting and protests in IHK

At least seven people, including three civilians, were killed in fighting in Indian held Kashmir on Wednesday that sparked angry retaliatory protests and violent street clashes across the restive Himalayan region.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
IHC moved to put US diplomat's name on ECL

IHC moved to put US diplomat's name on ECL

Islamabad High Court has been moved to put US diplomat Colonel Joseph Emmanuel's name on Exit Control List (ECL) as he is allegedly involved in killing of a youngster in a road accident. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Aamer Farooq will hear writ
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US restricts movement of government personnel in Islamabad

US restricts movement of government personnel in Islamabad

The United States has temporarily restricted movement of the US government personnel in Islamabad, following the killing of a Pakistani citizen and injuring another in a road accident by embassy's defence and air attaché on Saturday last.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA body passes 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018'

NA body passes 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018'

National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Wednesday passed 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018' unanimously. The committee met here with Rana Shamim Ahmad Khan in the chair and considered 'Human Trafficking Bill, 2017.'
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA body passes 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018'

NA body passes 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018'

National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Wednesday passed 'The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants, Bill 2018' unanimously. The committee met here with Rana Shamim Ahmad Khan in the chair and considered 'Human Trafficking Bill, 2017.'
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA passes resolution condemning Indian forces' atrocities in IHK

NA passes resolution condemning Indian forces' atrocities in IHK

The National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning atrocities perpetrated on innocent Kashmiri by Indian security forces in Occupied Kashmir. The National Assembly also passed 'The COMSATS University Islamabad Bill, 201
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA passes resolution condemning Indian forces' atrocities in IHK

NA passes resolution condemning Indian forces' atrocities in IHK

The National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemning atrocities perpetrated on innocent Kashmiri by Indian security forces in Occupied Kashmir. The National Assembly also passed 'The COMSATS University Islamabad Bill, 201
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Missing couple: IHC directs police to submit JIT's report

Missing couple: IHC directs police to submit JIT's report

The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday directed police to submit report of joint investigation team (JIT), which was constituted for the recovery of a missing couple. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Athar Minallah heard the petition of Khubaib Has
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
3,000 Sikh yatrees arrive

3,000 Sikh yatrees arrive

More than 3000 Sikh Yatrees will arrive in Pakistan today through Wagha Border to participate in the event of Besakhi Festival. The Pakistan Railways has arranged special and local trains for their transportation.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Akhuwat University being established: Dr Saqib

Akhuwat University being established: Dr Saqib

Chairman Akhuwat Dr Amjad Saqib has said that adequate efforts were being made for the promotion of education to facilitate underprivileged families. Talking to Business Recorder on Wednesday evening at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCC
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lailpur art & literature festival: SU clinches third top position

Lailpur art & literature festival: SU clinches third top position

University of Sindh, Jamshoro has grabbed 3rd top rank in the 6th Lailpur Art and Literature Festival organized by Agriculture University Faisalabad. To acknowledge the outstanding performance of the SU winner youth brigade, Bureau of Students Tutorial Gu
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PTI to merge Fata into KP after winning upcoming polls: Imran

PTI to merge Fata into KP after winning upcoming polls: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the first thing his government will ensure after coming into power in the upcoming elections will be to ensure merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) with Khyber P
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PML-F, PML-Q agree to contest elections under one symbol

PML-F, PML-Q agree to contest elections under one symbol

Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) chief, Pir Pagara Syed Sibghatullah and PML-Q leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Pervaiz Elahi have agreed to jointly contest the upcoming general elections under one symbol. This historic announcement was made
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shaukat Aziz elected Boao Forum BoD's member

Shaukat Aziz elected Boao Forum BoD's member

Shaukat Aziz, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was elected member of Board of Directors of the Boao Forum for Asia. The general meeting of members of the Boao Forum for Asia, held during the annual meeting, elected the new board of directors. Ban Ki
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NBP, FWO discuss cooperation

NBP, FWO discuss cooperation

"It is amazing that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has such a visionary and entrepreneurial approach to undertaking and implementing projects of national strategic importance. FWO's expertise, quality of work, and performance is recognised to be of
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Government signs UN Sustainable Development Framework

Government signs UN Sustainable Development Framework

The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations in Pakistan signed the UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF), also known as the One Programme III (OP III) 2018-2022 in a ceremony held at the Economic Affairs Division, Islamabad. Secretary EAD and
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Rates of plots in Sindh's SIEs, IPs increased

Rates of plots in Sindh's SIEs, IPs increased

The Sindh government has enhanced the rates of plot as well as transfer fee for small industrial estates (SIEs) and industrial parks (IPs) in the province. It also increased the maintenance fee and rates of building plan for such estates in various parts
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Call to tap minerals' resources in Mohmand Agency

Call to tap minerals' resources in Mohmand Agency

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) President Mian Zahid Hussain has said that local MNA Bilal Rehman and influential political figures of the area should play a vital part in the economic and social development of Mohmand Agency. Mian Zah
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Fire destroys records at City Courts property room

Fire destroys records at City Courts property room

A mysterious fire that erupted in property room of the City Court's Complex on late Tuesday night was extinguished after hours-long rescue efforts by fire brigade department officials on Wednesday morning. The police said that blaze had first erupted arou
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
'Pakistan Day' reception held in Tehran

'Pakistan Day' reception held in Tehran

The Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran hosted a reception to commemorate Pakistan's 78th National Day in a hotel on Tuesday evening. Interior Minister of Islamic Republic of Iran Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli was the Chief Guest on the occasion. A large number of g
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Thar gives birth to economic revolution in country: Bilawal

Thar gives birth to economic revolution in country: Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari along with CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Thar Coal Block II and monitored the mining operations, construction of 2X330MW power plant, and the community development work done by Sindh Eng
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FFC's new CEO elected

FFC's new CEO elected

Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) has unanimously elected Lieutenant-General Tariq Khan, HI (M) (retd) Chief Executive and Managing Director Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) as new Chairman on retirement of Lieutenant-General Sha
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sale of cars soars to 16 percent YoY

Sale of cars soars to 16 percent YoY

Sales of locally assembled cars edged up 16 per cent year-on-year to 161371 units in July-March, Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) said on Wednesday. The local car assemblers (including LCVs, Vans and Jeeps) managed to sell 22,380 units
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
IGP Islamabad told to get public land retrieved from influential person

IGP Islamabad told to get public land retrieved from influential person

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed inspector general of Islamabad Police to get public land vacated from an influential encroacher in the federal capital and report the panel. The PAC meeting was held here on Wednesday under the chairmanship
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal pays tribute to Shaheed Najeeb

Bilawal pays tribute to Shaheed Najeeb

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tributes to student leader Shaheed Najeeb Ahmed on his 28th martyrdom anniversary being observed today. In his message on the occasion, the PPP Chairman said that PSF leader Shaheed Naje
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US crude hits highest since 2014 on missile concerns

US crude hits highest since 2014 on missile concerns

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday, hitting their highest in more than three years on Wednesday after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles over Riyadh and US President Donald Trump warned Russia of imminent military action in Syria. Both US crude and glo
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lalpir Power Limited
Mutual Funds

Lalpir Power Limited

Lalpir Power Limited (PSX: LPL) is part of the reputable Mansha group, which also owns other power companies including Pakgen Power Limited, Nishat Power Limited and Engen Private Limited as part of its portfolio. It was set up in 1994 to operate a 362MW
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PFA seals five outlets

PFA seals five outlets

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in its ongoing drive of checking food outlets on Wednesday inspected various sites while five outlets were sealed for not making proper cleanliness arrangements.
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PIA affairs: SC to hear cases today

PIA affairs: SC to hear cases today

The Supreme Court will hear today (Thursday) two suo motu cases pertaining to alleged irregularities and illegalities in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and its proposed privatization. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar an
Published 12 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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