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Print - 2018-10-11
Janoo suggests measures to reduce pressure on external account

Janoo suggests measures to reduce pressure on external account

President International Memon Organization and former chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Abdul Rahim Janoo has urged the federal government for a minimum 30 percent LC margins for necessities and 100 percent for luxurious items. In a l
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Punjab IGP's transfer: Government asks ECP to withdraw suspension order

Punjab IGP's transfer: Government asks ECP to withdraw suspension order

Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry Wednesday said that the government has written a letter to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), asking it to withdraw its order of suspension regarding transfer of inspector general of police (IGP) Punjab. Spe
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Eligibility criteria for licencing of futures brokers

Eligibility criteria for licencing of futures brokers

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will not grant license of futures broker to anyone whose ultimate beneficial owners have been convicted in any predicate offences provided under Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010, Anti-Terrorist Act
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
FATF: SECP for reviewing higher risk categories of customers

FATF: SECP for reviewing higher risk categories of customers

To comply with the directions of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked securities brokers, insurance companies, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and Modarabas to review higher risk cat
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Khalilzad seeks Pakistan's help for durable peace in Afghanistan

Khalilzad seeks Pakistan's help for durable peace in Afghanistan

United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has reiterated that peace in Afghanistan is vital to the long-term stability of Pakistan and the wider region. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad stated this at the
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
HBL hosts senior representatives from People's Bank of China
Currency

HBL hosts senior representatives from People's Bank of China

HBL President & CEO Muhammad Aurangzeb, hosted Dr Ma Jun, Member of the People's Bank of China Currency Policy Committee, on the 9th of October, 2018 at the HBL Plaza. The event was part of Dr Ma Jun's visit to Pakistan organized by HBL. The event was att
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian 57th naval flotilla on goodwill visit to Pakistan

Iranian 57th naval flotilla on goodwill visit to Pakistan

Iranian 57th naval flotilla has docked at the Pakistani port of Karachi for goodwill-cum-training visit. Pakistan navy senior officers welcomed the Iranian naval fleet including 'Neza', 'Khanjar' and 'Bushehr' navy ships.
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz, Maryam apply for removal of names from ECL

Nawaz, Maryam apply for removal of names from ECL

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain Muhammad Safdar (retd) have requested the Ministry of Interior to remove their names from Exit Control List (ECL). Sharif, Maryam and Safdar wrote separate applications t
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Dual nationality: SC disqualifies Balochistan chief minister's Adviser

Dual nationality: SC disqualifies Balochistan chief minister's Adviser

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disqualified Advisor to Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Rauf Rind for having dual nationality and directed Foreign Office to get the renunciation certificate of Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar from the UK Home Office and Br
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Parliamentarians oppose proposed amendment to PECA, 2016

Parliamentarians oppose proposed amendment to PECA, 2016

Parliamentarians on Wednesday opposed the proposed amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, by bringing blasphemy and pornography within the ambit of the cyber crime law. However, they recommended the inclusion of extradition cla
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
UNFAO team visits SAU Tandojam

UNFAO team visits SAU Tandojam

Delegation from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO) visited at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam and met with Prof Dr Mujeebuddin Memon, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam at his office here on Wednesd
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Customs value of self adhesive sticker paper revised

Customs value of self adhesive sticker paper revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of self adhesive sticker paper under section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969. The customs values of self adhesive sticker paper were earlier determined under section 25A of the Cus
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Faysal Bank partners with Shell Pakistan

Faysal Bank partners with Shell Pakistan

Faysal Bank Limited, one of the leading banks of Pakistan, has partnered with Shell Pakistan to introduce unmatched benefits for Faysal Bank's customers. With this collaboration, credit card and debit card customers of Faysal Bank will be able to avail di
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SHC directs Sindh government to ensure complete ban on gutka

SHC directs Sindh government to ensure complete ban on gutka

Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed provincial government to ensure permanent ban of gutka, mainpuri or same product with any other title in the province. Court also directed the provincial government to ensure implementation of Food Ordinance by releasin
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Police officers warned against couples' harassment

Police officers warned against couples' harassment

Karachi Police Chief Dr Amir Sheikh on Wednesday announced that strict action will be taken against officers who harass young couples and ask them for marriage certificates. In a letter written to the deputy inspector-generals (DIGs) of the three zones in
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SHC seeks AG, PG's help in married woman case

SHC seeks AG, PG's help in married woman case

Sindh High Court (SHC) has sought the assistance of Advocate General (AG) and Prosecutor General (PG) in a case, allowing a married woman in a Muslim Society to live at same place with strangers. According to an order of SHC's division bench headed by Jus
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
NMC officers visit PPIC

NMC officers visit PPIC

In a study tour arranged by Senior Management Wing of the National Management College Lahore, a delegation of 10 senior officers stemming from occupational groups such as Foreign Service of Pakistan, Police Service of Pakistan, Pakistan Audit and Accounts
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PPAF becomes operational in Sindh

PPAF becomes operational in Sindh

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has commenced its operation in Sindh. With a presence in 24 districts through 25 partner organisations, PPAF has already a grassroots network of 31,033 community organisations, 3,495 village organisations and 111 l
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Kinnow export: FPCCI urges Umar and Dawood to implement DLTL scheme

Kinnow export: FPCCI urges Umar and Dawood to implement DLTL scheme

Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Waheed Ahmed Wednesday urged Finance Minister Asad Umer and Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce & Industry, Abdul Razzak Dawood to implement the Drawback of Local Taxe
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Dar appointed PM Youth Programme's chairman

Dar appointed PM Youth Programme's chairman

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar was appointed as new chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme. Prime Minister Imran Khan gave the go-ahead to Usman Dar's appointment to the post. A notification has also been issued in this regard.
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Fawad-Mushahid's spat mars Senate session

Fawad-Mushahid's spat mars Senate session

Unruly scenes, once again, played out in the Senate on Wednesday after the information minister and the PML-N parliamentary leader in the house exchanged barbs, bringing the proceedings of the house to a standstill. Information Minister Fawad Chaudry and
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
NAB cases: Saad, brother move IHC for protective bails

NAB cases: Saad, brother move IHC for protective bails

Former Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Khawaja Salman Rafique Wednesday approached the Islamabad High Court to seek protective bails in NAB cases. A division bench of IHC comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsi
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
IMC wins Consumer Choice Awards

IMC wins Consumer Choice Awards

Indus Motor Company (IMC) has won the Consumer Choice Awards for Corolla and Fortuner as Best Car and the Best Four Wheel Drive of 2018 respectively. The ceremony was held in Karachi where Sardar Masood Khan, President of Azad Kashmir and Khalid Maqbool S
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PTI government pushing country towards economic crisis: PPP

PTI government pushing country towards economic crisis: PPP

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is further pushing the country towards economic crisis instead of pulling it out of it. Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman expressed these views while talkin
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Approaching IMF: Imran, Umar come under criticism in Senate

Approaching IMF: Imran, Umar come under criticism in Senate

Prime Minister Imran Khan and his economic wizards, especially Finance Minister Asad Umar, came under severe criticism in the Senate on Wednesday for approaching International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite repeated claims of preferring suicide over going to
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Approaching IMF: Imran, Umar come under criticism in Senate

Approaching IMF: Imran, Umar come under criticism in Senate

Prime Minister Imran Khan and his economic wizards, especially Finance Minister Asad Umar, came under severe criticism in the Senate on Wednesday for approaching International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite repeated claims of preferring suicide over going to
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan's commitment to sustainable development highlighted

Pakistan's commitment to sustainable development highlighted

Saleem Mandviwalla, Deputy Chairman Senate, who is leading a 6-member Parliamentary delegation of Pakistan to the 3rd Meeting of the Speakers of Eurasia Countries' Parliaments (MSEAP), highlighted Pakistan's commitment to sustainable development and econo
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Over 2 million children to be administered OPV dose'

'Over 2 million children to be administered OPV dose'

Emergency Operations Centre, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to administer polio vaccine to over 2 million children in central districts of province along with recently merged sub-divisions Dara Adam Khel (Ex FR Kohat) and Sub Division Hassen Khel (Ex FR P
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Country's economy

Country's economy

Commenting on government's decision to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with a view to dealing with a host of economic challenges in the country, noted economist Dr Hafiz Pasha has reportedly argued that the government ought to have done tha
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BoE takes action to steer lenders through 'no-deal' Brexit
Currency

BoE takes action to steer lenders through 'no-deal' Brexit

The Bank of England (BoE) has asked lenders in Britain to provide six-hourly checks on their balance sheets in the days after a possible "no-deal" Brexit as it seeks to avert a sudden squeeze in credit supply, a senior industry source said.
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Cotton's future at stake
Cotton

Cotton's future at stake

The production and distribution of cotton plays a key role in the economy of Pakistan. It is not only an essential segment of economic strategy but has social dimensions as even the farmers' schedules of social activities which are dependent on expected c
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Naya' style of government

'Naya' style of government

Government is the problem. It is a global problem. There has always been something Orwellian about it; you tease any issue and that monster of a Big Brother pops up. The rise of confrontational parties, who challenge established political order, is sympto
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Opposition alliance?

Opposition alliance?

The PML-N Central Executive Committee (CEC) met in Lahore on October 9, 2018 to discuss the arrest of the president of the party and Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif. The CEC decided to launch a protest movement against what it perceives as politic
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
The PKR plunge
Currency

The PKR plunge

The PTI government's decision to seek a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led to a massive erosion of the rupee value in a single day, estimated at around 9 percent, sending shivers in the Pakistani currency market. The obvious re
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian diplomat held in Belgium over 'bomb plot'

Iranian diplomat held in Belgium over 'bomb plot'

An Iranian diplomat was taken into custody in Belgium on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in France. An investigating magistrate earlier questioned the Iranian, normally based in Vienna, in the n
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Iranian diplomat held in Belgium over 'bomb plot'

Iranian diplomat held in Belgium over 'bomb plot'

An Iranian diplomat was taken into custody in Belgium on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in France. An investigating magistrate earlier questioned the Iranian, normally based in Vienna, in the n
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly expressed reservations against Petroleum Division for not taking it on board at the time of drafting of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Saudi Aramco, well-informed sources i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly expressed reservations against Petroleum Division for not taking it on board at the time of drafting of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Saudi Aramco, well-informed sources i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

PSO-Saudi Aramco MoU: Ministry expresses reservations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly expressed reservations against Petroleum Division for not taking it on board at the time of drafting of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Saudi Aramco, well-informed sources i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Last prosecution witness cross-examined by Nawaz's counsel

Last prosecution witness cross-examined by Nawaz's counsel

Proceedings in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metals Establishment reference against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have entered the final stage, as all 22 prosecution witnesses have recorded their statements while defence counsel has cross-examin
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Last prosecution witness cross-examined by Nawaz's counsel

Last prosecution witness cross-examined by Nawaz's counsel

Proceedings in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metals Establishment reference against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have entered the final stage, as all 22 prosecution witnesses have recorded their statements while defence counsel has cross-examin
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
EDB revival looks imminent

EDB revival looks imminent

Prime Minister''s Advisor on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Husain has reportedly cleared a summary of Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) regarding revival of Engineering Development Board (EDB), well-informed sources told Bu
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
EDB revival looks imminent

EDB revival looks imminent

Prime Minister's Advisor on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Husain has reportedly cleared a summary of Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) regarding revival of Engineering Development Board (EDB), well-informed sources told Bus
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
EDB revival looks imminent

EDB revival looks imminent

Prime Minister's Advisor on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Husain has reportedly cleared a summary of Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) regarding revival of Engineering Development Board (EDB), well-informed sources told Bus
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
London forex traders to go on trial on US price rigging charges
Currency

London forex traders to go on trial on US price rigging charges

Three former London-based traders are expected to go to trial on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan on charges they conspired to rig prices in the roughly $5 trillion foreign exchange market. Chris Ashton, Rohan Ramchandani and Richard her, who worke
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
London forex traders to go on trial on US price rigging charges
Currency

London forex traders to go on trial on US price rigging charges

Three former London-based traders are expected to go to trial on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan on charges they conspired to rig prices in the roughly $5 trillion foreign exchange market. Chris Ashton, Rohan Ramchandani and Richard her, who worke
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Abidi arrested in contempt case

Abidi arrested in contempt case

Local police Wednesday arrested former Senator Faisal Raza Abidi accused of using insulting and derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Abidi was arrested after he appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case.
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Abidi arrested in contempt case

Abidi arrested in contempt case

Local police Wednesday arrested former Senator Faisal Raza Abidi accused of using insulting and derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Abidi was arrested after he appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case.
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka says no Chinese military base at port

Sri Lanka says no Chinese military base at port

Sri Lanka rejected on Wednesday US claims that China might establish a "forward military base" at a strategic port leased to Beijing by the indebted Indian Ocean island nation. Sri Lanka last year granted a 99-year lease on the Hambantota deep-sea port to
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Data on foreign currency debt released
Currency

Data on foreign currency debt released

Pakistan''s foreign currency debt as percentage of the total debt in the US dollar has increased from 13.3 percent in end-June 2017 to 17.3 percent at the end of June 2018, according to a one-pager data of risk management report of Debt Policy Coordinatio
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Data on foreign currency debt released
Currency

Data on foreign currency debt released

Pakistan's foreign currency debt as percentage of the total debt in the US dollar has increased from 13.3 percent in end-June 2017 to 17.3 percent at the end of June 2018, according to a one-pager data of risk management report of Debt Policy Coordination
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (October 10, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (October 11, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Data on foreign currency debt released
Currency

Data on foreign currency debt released

Pakistan's foreign currency debt as percentage of the total debt in the US dollar has increased from 13.3 percent in end-June 2017 to 17.3 percent at the end of June 2018, according to a one-pager data of risk management report of Debt Policy Coordination
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Qureshi leaves for Tajikistan today

Qureshi leaves for Tajikistan today

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will leave for Tajikistan today (Thursday) on a two-day visit to represent Pakistan in the 17th Council of Heads of Government meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). "Foreign Minister will be participatin
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Schools in southern Oman close ahead of cyclone

Schools in southern Oman close ahead of cyclone

Oman announced schools in Dhofar governorate will close Thursday as a cyclone gathers strength in the Arabian Sea, five months after Cyclone Mekunu killed 11 people in the sultanate and Yemen. Cyclone Luban is expected to hit southern parts of Oman and Ye
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Finance Minister Asad Umar met World Bank President Dr Jim Yong Kim on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Group Annual meetings, here Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Asad Umar shared with the World Bank leader, the
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 10, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Finance Minister Asad Umar met World Bank President Dr Jim Yong Kim on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Group Annual meetings, here Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Asad Umar shared with the World Bank leader, the
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 10, 2018)

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Umar shares government priorities with WB President

Finance Minister Asad Umar met World Bank President Dr Jim Yong Kim on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Group Annual meetings, here Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, Asad Umar shared with the World Bank leader, the
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
IMF projects increase in gross debt

IMF projects increase in gross debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an increase in government gross debt - by 0.7 percent to 73.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 against 72.5 percent in 2018 and further rise to 73.6 percent in 2020. The Fund earlier i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (October 10, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
IMF projects increase in gross debt

IMF projects increase in gross debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an increase in government gross debt - by 0.7 percent to 73.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 against 72.5 percent in 2018 and further rise to 73.6 percent in 2020. The Fund earlier i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 10, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
IMF projects increase in gross debt

IMF projects increase in gross debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an increase in government gross debt - by 0.7 percent to 73.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 against 72.5 percent in 2018 and further rise to 73.6 percent in 2020. The Fund earlier i
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 10, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched ''''Naya Pakistan Housing Authority'''' to provide a one-window operation to the industry for construction of five million houses, saying the scheme will attract foreign direct investment, create employment opportuni
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched ''Naya Pakistan Housing Authority'' to provide a one-window operation to the industry for construction of five million houses, saying the scheme will attract foreign direct investment, create employment opportunities
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched 'Naya Pakistan Housing Authority' to provide a one-window operation to the industry for construction of five million houses, saying the scheme will attract foreign direct investment, create employment opportunities a
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Economic challenges: Steps to take six months to yield results: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched 'Naya Pakistan Housing Authority' to provide a one-window operation to the industry for construction of five million houses, saying the scheme will attract foreign direct investment, create employment opportunities a
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends gains

BRIndex100 extends gains

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 40.26 points or 0.98 percent to close at 4,144.50 points on Wednesday. BRI
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 10, 2018).

Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends gains

BRIndex100 extends gains

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 40.26 points or 0.98 percent to close at 4,144.50 points on Wednesday. BRI
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends gains

BRIndex100 extends gains

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 40.26 points or 0.98 percent to close at 4,144.50 points on Wednesday. BRI
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Cost of climate-linked disasters soars: UN

Cost of climate-linked disasters soars: UN

The economic cost of climate-related disasters hit $2.25 trillion over the last two decades, an increase of more than 150 percent compared to the previous 20 years, the UN said Wednesday. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) note
Published 11 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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