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Print - 2018-05-01
Seeking security support, Nigeria's president meets Trump

Seeking security support, Nigeria's president meets Trump

Nigeria's fight against the Boko Haram jihadist group was expected to top the menu for talks Monday when President Donald Trump meets Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari, president of Africa's most populous and wealthiest country.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Netanyahu says has new 'proof' of Iran nuclear weapons programme

Netanyahu says has new 'proof' of Iran nuclear weapons programme

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address Monday he had new "proof" of an Iranian nuclear weapons plan that could be activated at any time, as the US considers whether to pull out of the atomic accord with Tehran.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Hundreds of trafficking victims rescued in Caribbean, Latin America

Hundreds of trafficking victims rescued in Caribbean, Latin America

Twenty-two people have been arrested and nearly 350 potential victims of forced labour or sexual trafficking have been rescued in raids across the Caribbean and in Latin America, Interpol said Monday. The international police organization said more than 5
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Japan, UAE agree to expand cooperation during Abe's visit

Japan, UAE agree to expand cooperation during Abe's visit

Japan and its top trade partner in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates, agreed on Monday to expand economic, political and defence cooperation. Tokyo and Abu Dhabi also signed an investment protection agreement, capping off a two-day visit by Japan'
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Pompeo puts onus on Palestinians to rejoin talks

Pompeo puts onus on Palestinians to rejoin talks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wound up a three-day Middle East trip Monday without having met any Palestinian, but nevertheless urged their leadership to rejoin the peace process. Washington's newly appointed top diplomat received a warm reception in
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
SC dismisses review petition

SC dismisses review petition

A full bench of the Supreme Court Pakistan dismissed a review petition against Article 202 of the Election Act 2017, which requires political parties to pay Rs 200,000 for enlistment to participate in elections. Pakistan Millat Party through its secretary
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
'Farmers not being paid price of sugarcane set by government'

'Farmers not being paid price of sugarcane set by government'

Legislators of opposition benches in Punjab Assembly (PA) expressed their concerns over exploitation of farmers, claiming they (farmers) were being exploited through different tactics and not being paid the price of sugarcane set by the government. They a
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Ulema's role for advocacy of love, brotherhood urged

Ulema's role for advocacy of love, brotherhood urged

Deputy Commissioner Lahore Sumair Ahmed Syed has said that it is the duty of religious scholars of different sects of Islam and other religions to promote peace and harmony in the society. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of District Peac
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Unilever to enhance manufacturing operations in Punjab

Unilever to enhance manufacturing operations in Punjab

Unilever Pakistan has announced plans to enhance manufacturing operations across its four factories in Punjab, with a total investment of USD 120 million over the next three years. Details of this investment strategy were unveiled during a conference at a
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
German envoy for enhancing bilateral trade
Exchange

German envoy for enhancing bilateral trade

Deputy Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Jens Jokisch, in a meeting with President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discuss certain issues pertaining to mutual interests and to enhancing bilateral trade between Germany and Pakistan on Monda
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Army provides Rs 6.8 million scholarship to Baloch students

Army provides Rs 6.8 million scholarship to Baloch students

Pakistan Army's Southern Command has provided scholarship of Rs 6.8 million to 36 students of Balochistan studying in various evening programmes at Punjab University. In this regard, a cheque distribution ceremony was held at committee room of Vice Chance
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Zardari warns against sacking workers

Zardari warns against sacking workers

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has warned against sacking workers in any state run enterprise under any pretext saying that the Party will protect workers job security and not let them be deprived of their livelihood. He said this in a message on the e
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Sheikh Rasheed, Shujaat discuss political issues

Sheikh Rasheed, Shujaat discuss political issues

Awami Muslim League (AML) President Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad called on the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain at his Gulberg residence, here on Monday and discussed various issues including the country's current political situ
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
GCU holds workshop on drone technology

GCU holds workshop on drone technology

The Government College University Lahore Geography Department has conducted a national level workshop on "GIS Mapping through Drone Technology" to train students in GIS mapping, handling difficult drone flights and capturing the best aerial images.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Call for anti-measles immunization of children

Call for anti-measles immunization of children

Expressing concern over surge in cases of measles across Punjab and Sindh, health professionals have called for immunization of children to help overcome the deadly diseases in children. In a press briefing held to mark the 'World Immunization Week', the
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
'SBP trying to resolve SMEs' financial problems'

'SBP trying to resolve SMEs' financial problems'

SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Sector is the growth engine of our national economy and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been trying its optimum best to facilitate private banks and financial institutions to increase availability of loans to SME sector
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
OPPO hosts F7 hot sale day at Hafeez Center

OPPO hosts F7 hot sale day at Hafeez Center

OPPO, the Selfie Expert & Leader, hosted F7 Hot Sale Day of its much awaited OPPO F7, the brand's first FHD + Super Full Screen display model the other day at the mobile centric Hafeez Center. Customers were invited to participate in fun-filled activities
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Iftikhar Ali Malik new SVP of Saarc Chamber

Iftikhar Ali Malik new SVP of Saarc Chamber

Chairman of the United Business Group (UBG) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Iftikhar Ali Malik has been appointed as Senior Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Fair wages for women cotton pickers demanded
Cotton

Fair wages for women cotton pickers demanded

Speakers in a dialogue on issues of women cotton pickers organized by Sindh Community Foundation at its office here in connection with International Labour Day, urged fair wages for women cotton pickers. Women cotton pickers from different areas of Hydera
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Two held for allegedly raping seven-year-old girl

Two held for allegedly raping seven-year-old girl

Two men have been arrested for reportedly raping a seven-year-old girl in Larkana, police said on Monday. The two men were taken into custody after neighbours handed them over to the police. "Neighbours heard a girl's cries for help from a nearby store an
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
PIA to operate first commercial flight to NIIA today

PIA to operate first commercial flight to NIIA today

PIA will be the first airline to operate commercial flight to the New Islamabad International Airport (NIIA) on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. PIA's flight PK 300 from Karachi will land at New Islamabad International Airport at 11: 00 am. The passengers of the fli
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh Government proposes increase in 32 taxes, levies
Cotton

Sindh Government proposes increase in 32 taxes, levies

Sindh Government has proposed increase in 32 taxes and levies to register Rs 36 billion growth in its provincial revenue for the next financial year. The revenue target of the province for next fiscal has been proposed at Rs 230 billion compared to Rs 194
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Habib University to host first commencement ceremony

Habib University to host first commencement ceremony

After four successful years, Habib University will be hosting its first commencement ceremony on its campus. Habib University was built following the Habib family's philanthropic legacy on removing barriers to quality education in Pakistan.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Budget disappoints stockbrokers, TREC holders
Exchange

Budget disappoints stockbrokers, TREC holders

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stockbrokers have expressed disappointment over the federal budget 2018-19. "The Federal Budget for 2018-19 has disappointed the Stockbrokers/TREC Holders of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as most of its proposals were ignored
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Body to sort out budget anomalies: Mazhar

Body to sort out budget anomalies: Mazhar

FPCCI's senior vice president and chairman of its Budget Advisory Council, Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, has expressed hope that anomalies of the federal fiscal budget for 2018-19 will be addressed at the meeting of the anomaly committee.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Mobile sets manufacturing to bring FDI, says PBIF chief

Mobile sets manufacturing to bring FDI, says PBIF chief

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain, has said that five companies have submitted applications for setting up assembly line of mobile sets manufacturing, which is need of the time in view of high use of mobi
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
China emerges top destination for Pakistani students
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China emerges top destination for Pakistani students

China has recently emerged as top destination for Pakistani students, who prefer Chinese educational institutions for their higher study, mainly in medical and engineering field. The number of overall foreigners enrolled at Chinese universities has risen
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Customs values of different types of medicines revised

Customs values of different types of medicines revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of different types of medicines under section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to details, the customs values of different types of medicines were earlier determined vide
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
MMA leadership to steer country out of crises: Baloch

MMA leadership to steer country out of crises: Baloch

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the politicians, who have been tested and tried many a time, were an undue burden on the national politics and the religious leadership in the MMA would steer the country out of the numerous
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Cool & Cool organises first beauty show

Cool & Cool organises first beauty show

Pakistan's first beauty show 2018 "BEAUTY AND YOU" was held at Global Marquee by Cool & Cool for three days. It was attended by number of families and famous brands had displayed their products. The show included food court and play land for children. Gif
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
MAP elects new office-bearers

MAP elects new office-bearers

The Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP) elected its new office-bearers for the 2018-2019 term at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Karachi. At the meeting, Syed Ali Hasan Naqvi, Head of Marketing at the DAWN Media Group was elected President
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
LG unveils new VRF air-conditioning technology

LG unveils new VRF air-conditioning technology

Following a successful launch in many markets around the world, LG Electronics (LG) has announced the release of its brand new MULTI VTM 5 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air conditioning solution designed to offer exceptional performance.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Seven injured as JI office attacked in Karachi

Seven injured as JI office attacked in Karachi

Seven persons were injured when armed men attacked Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) office in F B Area Block 13, here Monday. Sindh JI Emir Merajul Huda Siddiqui blamed MQM saying a charged mob of around 40 to 50 persons holding sticks came on motorbikes around 4pm a
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Most parts of country sizzle

Most parts of country sizzle

Most parts of the country sizzled under intense heat wave as mercury surged up to 50 degree Celsius at Jacobabad, Sh.Benazirbad, 49 degrees Celsius at Larkana, Padidan, Moenjodaro, Sukkur and 48 C at Dadu, Rohri, R.Y.Khan. While it ranged between 40 and 4
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
JazzCash adds 0.5 million customers in 70 days

JazzCash adds 0.5 million customers in 70 days

JazzCash, Jazz's mobile financial product, has achieved record growth in its Mobile Account customers during the 1st quarter of 2018. As per official figures, JazzCash added half a million customers to its thirty day active base in record time of just 70
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Motorcyclist booked for hitting US envoy's vehicle

Motorcyclist booked for hitting US envoy's vehicle

City police have registered a case against a motorcyclist on charge of reckless driving who was hit and injured by a vehicle driven by the US envoy on last Sunday night. According to police, the US embassy's Second Secretary Chad Rex Auburn hit a motor bi
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Parties urged to protect freedom of expression

Parties urged to protect freedom of expression

In the election year 2018 as parties make commitments in their manifestos they should also evolve an agreed common charter of human rights underlying protection of most basic fundamental rights and freedom of expression. Until now freedom of expression ha
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Recent killing of 20 innocent Kashmiri civilians condemned

Recent killing of 20 innocent Kashmiri civilians condemned

The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Monday. The meeting was called in the context of recent killing of 20 innocent Kashmiri civilians at the hands of Indian occupation forces.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
FIA arrests murder suspect

FIA arrests murder suspect

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has handed over a murder suspect to the city who was also wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). FIA spokesman said the accused, identified as Sajid Ali, was arrested during immigration
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Almost 214 graduates awarded degrees at KMU

Almost 214 graduates awarded degrees at KMU

Around 214 graduates of various disciplines were conferred degrees during the 4th convocation of Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, held on Monday. According to details, one PhD in Pharmacology, 21 MPhil in different subjects of Basic Sciences, fo
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Lahore rally Imran having agenda of 'someone else': Nawaz

Lahore rally Imran having agenda of 'someone else': Nawaz

Criticizing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Lahore rally, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that the PTI brought people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and advanced the agenda of someone else.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Siraj condemns attack at JI office in Karachi

Siraj condemns attack at JI office in Karachi

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has strongly condemned the attack at the JI office in Karachi and the injuries caused to the JI workers. In a statement here on Monday, he said that certain elements were bent upon destroying the peac
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Three kids reportedly die of anti-polio injections in Peshawar

Three kids reportedly die of anti-polio injections in Peshawar

At least three children allegedly died from anti-polio injection in Peshawar's Shaheen Muslim Town, while four others were severely infected from the vaccination here on Monday. However, the provincial health authorities have rejected the reports.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid new UK home secretary

Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid new UK home secretary

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Pakistani-origin cabinet member Sajid Javid as the new home secretary of the United Kingdom. Javid is the first-ever British Muslim and British Pakistani to get the post, the most important cabinet position
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz vows to continue fight, not to bow down before 'plotters'

Nawaz vows to continue fight, not to bow down before 'plotters'

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to continue the "fight and not to bow down before the plotters" who want him punished allegedly for making Pakistan a nuclear power. The ousted premier who is facing accountability cases told his party workers
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Medical stores continue strike

Medical stores continue strike

Medical stores continued shutter-down strike on Monday in protest against the Punjab Drug Bill (Amended), 2017. The Joint Action Committee Pharma Sector, Punjab Chemists Council Lahore and Wholesale Chemist and Druggist Association had given the call for
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
PPP will introduce more labour-friendly legislation: Bilawal

PPP will introduce more labour-friendly legislation: Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has assured to the working and labour classes in the country that the PPP will continue its struggle for their rights and privileges in future saying they are the backbone for party and society.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
CM for improved child health services in Thar, remote areas

CM for improved child health services in Thar, remote areas

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said he is trying to improve child health services, particularly in Tharparkar and other far flung areas. He said this in a meeting with a delegation of ChildLife Foundation at the CM House, here on Monday.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh PA: Law adopted to get amenity plots for mass transit schemes

Sindh PA: Law adopted to get amenity plots for mass transit schemes

The Sindh Assembly on Monday adopted 'The Karachi Development Authority (Sindh Amendment) Bill, 2018' into law with a unanimous vote after government accommodated the stance of the Opposition on status of amenity plots in the port city.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Sit-in petitions: LHC adjourns hearing till May 25

Sit-in petitions: LHC adjourns hearing till May 25

A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday adjourned proceedings to May 25 in the some identical petitions against sit-in staged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) at Islamabad in 2014. The court issued fresh notices t
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Two commodores promoted

Two commodores promoted

Two Commodores of Pakistan Navy, namely Mirza Foad Amin Baig and Mian Zakirullah Jan have been promoted to the rank of rear admiral with immediate effect, says a press release issued here on Monday.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
SC adjourns contempt proceedings against Talal till Friday

SC adjourns contempt proceedings against Talal till Friday

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the contempt proceedings against Minister of State for Interior and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Talal Chaudhry till Friday due to unavailability of Additional Attorney General Waqar Rana, who is a pros
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
ANP condemns Kabul blasts

ANP condemns Kabul blasts

ANP President, Asfandyar Wali Khan has strongly condemned four suicide explosions in Afghan capital Kabul and prayed for the eternal peace of the victims including students and journalists of the tragedy and early recovery of the injured.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Nisar to contest next elections from three seats

Nisar to contest next elections from three seats

Former Interior Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) disgruntled leader, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has announced that he will contest upcoming general election 2018 from three constituencies.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Country's economy

Country's economy

The PML-N government has claimed that the country's economy is set to record its fastest growth since 2005 during the current fiscal year. But the projected 5.8 percent growth rate means the government will still miss its six percent target. Look at the i
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Child labour: from Karachi to KPK
Exchange

Child labour: from Karachi to KPK

As many poor and helpless kids sweat and drag for little livelihood day-after-day the whole year round, it is even more revealing when children labor from dawn to dusk, city after city from Karachi to KPK as May Day is ceremoniously commemorated indeed as
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Musical industries and performing rights society

Musical industries and performing rights society

Musicians, authors, composers and songwriters have a general fear that their work will be used by others without their permission or knowledge, and that they will not be compensated for the same. The Performing Rights Society (PRS) was set up to ensure th
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
May Day musings

May Day musings

Today the working class will commemorate the 71st May Day since independence. During this time, industrialisation, particularly in the 1960s, produced an exponential growth in the numbers and organised (unionised) strength of the workers. However, from it
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Korean détente
Exchange

Korean détente

History is being made before our eyes on the Korean Peninsula. Sixty five years after the Korean War ended with an armistice, the leaders of North and South Korea met in the Delimilitarised Zone that separates their countries and issued the Panmunjom Decl
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
An agenda for change?

An agenda for change?

At PTI power show in Lahore on Sunday Imran Khan gave a rousing populist speech, unveiling an 11-point agenda for a 'New Pakistan' under a fresh slogan "Not Two, Only One Pakistan". Taking an indirect swipe at his main rival, the PML-N, which boasts its i
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Is it CCP's job anyway?

Is it CCP's job anyway?

In a major development, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to regulate real estate sector, which is estimated to have a value of around Rs 7 trillion, covering private housing schemes and societies operating without adequate monitori
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Two Arab Israelis in Saudi trial for alleged plot to attack Hajj

Two Arab Israelis in Saudi trial for alleged plot to attack Hajj

Two Arab Israelis went on trial in Saudi Arabia on Monday for allegedly plotting an attack during the Hajj pilgrimage, according to the charge sheet and local media reports. The charge sheet, a copy of which AFP obtained from a source who attended the fir
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Two Arab Israelis in Saudi trial for alleged plot to attack Hajj

Two Arab Israelis in Saudi trial for alleged plot to attack Hajj

Two Arab Israelis went on trial in Saudi Arabia on Monday for allegedly plotting an attack during the Hajj pilgrimage, according to the charge sheet and local media reports. The charge sheet, a copy of which AFP obtained from a source who attended the fir
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Didn't hand over any Pakistani to US: Musharraf

Didn't hand over any Pakistani to US: Musharraf

Former president Pervez Musharraf Monday brushed aside allegations of handing Pakistanis over to the United States, saying he had not handed over any Pakistani to the US. "Neither had I ever indulged in corruption nor have I had foreign assets," the forme
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Didn't hand over any Pakistani to US: Musharraf

Didn't hand over any Pakistani to US: Musharraf

Former president Pervez Musharraf Monday brushed aside allegations of handing Pakistanis over to the United States, saying he had not handed over any Pakistani to the US. "Neither had I ever indulged in corruption nor have I had foreign assets," the forme
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Lords vote to allow UK parliament to block Brexit 'no deal'

Lords vote to allow UK parliament to block Brexit 'no deal'

Members of Britain's unelected House of Lords voted Monday to allow parliament to block the government from leaving the EU without a deal, although the motion must be approved by MPs before taking effect.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Lords vote to allow UK parliament to block Brexit 'no deal'

Lords vote to allow UK parliament to block Brexit 'no deal'

Members of Britain's unelected House of Lords voted Monday to allow parliament to block the government from leaving the EU without a deal, although the motion must be approved by MPs before taking effect.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation

Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation

Porn star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with Donald Trump in 2006, filed a lawsuit against the president on Monday for defamation. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, lodged the complaint with the US District Court for the South
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation

Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation

Porn star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with Donald Trump in 2006, filed a lawsuit against the president on Monday for defamation. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, lodged the complaint with the US District Court for the South
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Panasonic fined $280 million by US in bribery scheme
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Panasonic fined $280 million by US in bribery scheme

Panasonic will pay $280 million in fines to settle charges over bribes to an employee at government-owned airline to win business for its aircraft electronics unit, US authorities announced Monday. Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a subsidiary of the Japan
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Panasonic fined $280 million by US in bribery scheme
Exchange

Panasonic fined $280 million by US in bribery scheme

Panasonic will pay $280 million in fines to settle charges over bribes to an employee at government-owned airline to win business for its aircraft electronics unit, US authorities announced Monday. Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a subsidiary of the Japan
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Habib Bank Limited (HBL), the largest bank in Pakistan, is pleased to announce that Muhammad Aurangzeb has joined HBL as the President and CEO with effect from April 30, 2018. Aurangzeb is a well respected and seasoned banker with more than 30 years of di
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Habib Bank Limited (HBL), the largest bank in Pakistan, is pleased to announce that Muhammad Aurangzeb has joined HBL as the President and CEO with effect from April 30, 2018. Aurangzeb is a well respected and seasoned banker with more than 30 years of di
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Muhammad Aurangzeb joins HBL as President, CEO

Habib Bank Limited (HBL), the largest bank in Pakistan, is pleased to announce that Muhammad Aurangzeb has joined HBL as the President and CEO with effect from April 30, 2018. Aurangzeb is a well respected and seasoned banker with more than 30 years of di
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin, Macron diverge on Iran deal as Trump decides
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Putin, Macron diverge on Iran deal as Trump decides

Russian President Vladimir Putin and French leader Emmanuel Macron launched a joint defence of the Iranian nuclear deal on Monday but expressed differences on how to move forward as US President Donald Trump weighs up whether to scrap it.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Putin, Macron diverge on Iran deal as Trump decides
Exchange

Putin, Macron diverge on Iran deal as Trump decides

Russian President Vladimir Putin and French leader Emmanuel Macron launched a joint defence of the Iranian nuclear deal on Monday but expressed differences on how to move forward as US President Donald Trump weighs up whether to scrap it.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
PSX remains under pressure in April
Mutual Funds

PSX remains under pressure in April

KSE-100 index turned bearish during the April 2018 as it registered a loss of 71 points or 0.16 percent Month on Month basis (MoM) and finally closed at the 45,489 points index level. According to a report issued by Spectrum Securities Limited, during the
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
PSX remains under pressure in April
Mutual Funds

PSX remains under pressure in April

KSE-100 index turned bearish during the April 2018 as it registered a loss of 71 points or 0.16 percent Month on Month basis (MoM) and finally closed at the 45,489 points index level. According to a report issued by Spectrum Securities Limited, during the
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
PSX remains under pressure in April
Mutual Funds

PSX remains under pressure in April

KSE-100 index turned bearish during the April 2018 as it registered a loss of 71 points or 0.16 percent Month on Month basis (MoM) and finally closed at the 45,489 points index level. According to a report issued by Spectrum Securities Limited, during the
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (April 30, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 01, 2018).

Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 30, 2018).

Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Labour Day today

Labour Day today

International Labour Day also known as May Day is being marked across the country like other parts of the world on Tuesday (today) with a resolve to continue efforts for safeguarding the rights of workers by giving them due place in society.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 30, 2018).

Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Labour Day today

Labour Day today

International Labour Day also known as May Day is being marked across the country like other parts of the world on Tuesday (today) with a resolve to continue efforts for safeguarding the rights of workers by giving them due place in society.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
July-April collection up over 16 percent

July-April collection up over 16 percent

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected over Rs2,922 billion during July-April (2017-18) against Rs2,513 billion collected during the same period of the fiscal year 2016-17, reflecting an increase of over 16 percent.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
July-April collection up over 16 percent

July-April collection up over 16 percent

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected over Rs2,922 billion during July-April (2017-18) against Rs2,513 billion collected during the same period of the fiscal year 2016-17, reflecting an increase of over 16 percent.
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 30, 2018).

Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 inches down
Exchange

BRIndex100 inches down

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stayed dull on Monday - the first session after budget FY19 announcement. BRIndex100 lost 1.76 points or 0.04 percent to close at 4,872.00 points on Monday compared to 4,873.76 points on Friday. BRIndex100 touched an intraday
Published 01 May, 2018 12:00am
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