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Print - 2018-10-27
Elahi accuses ex-CM of bad governance

Elahi accuses ex-CM of bad governance

Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervez Elahi said on Friday that bad governance and mismanagement of former chief minister Punjab Shahabaz Sharif had destroyed the province. He said this while talking to members of the Press Gallery of Punjab Assembly ac
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Exporting industry's importance: APTMA chief lauds government vision

Exporting industry's importance: APTMA chief lauds government vision

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Syed Ali Ahsan has appreciated the vision of the government in recognizing importance of exporting industry, the only way forward to export-led growth to overcome trade deficit and the consequent fin
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Hyper danger of smog in Punjab likely from November 4: EPD secretary

Hyper danger of smog in Punjab likely from November 4: EPD secretary

Secretary Environment Protection Department Dr Zafar Nasrullah has said that brick kilns in 'red zone' areas comprising Lahore, Gujranwala and some parts of Sahiwal will be completely closed down from November 4 due to expected hyper danger of smog in Pun
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
APMPEA demands cut in power tariff

APMPEA demands cut in power tariff

Welcoming the reduction in electricity prices announced for the agricultural sector, meat processors and exporters have demanded the government to slash power prices for their industry too as it is an agro-based sector which with a slight push can become
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Tax reforms will help raise revenue: minister

Tax reforms will help raise revenue: minister

Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakhat has said that stability in democracy and monetary planning will revive the national economy while tax reforms will enhance revenue collection in the country. He expressed these views during a meeting wi
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LG V40 ThinQ launched

LG V40 ThinQ launched

With the LG V40 ThinQ, LG worked on improving the fundamentals that made the V series line of smartphones popular among consumers and industry pundits alike. The three key design factors that shaped the upcoming LG V40 ThinQ were smooth touch, unique colo
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Envoy asks businessmen to invest in Kenya
Currency

Envoy asks businessmen to invest in Kenya

High Commissioner of Kenya Prof Julius Kibet Bitok said there are a lot of opportunities for Pakistani investors in Kenya which must be availed as the Kenyan government is ready to support them for establishing their businesses. The High Commissioner was
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Thousands of children throng TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition

Thousands of children throng TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition

Eager to play, learn, imagine, explore and discover the wonders of science, thousands of children from across Thar gathered at the Dawood Foundation's 'TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition' that is being organized in collaboration with the Thar Foundation,
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Importance of patients' safety Highlighted

Importance of patients' safety Highlighted

"Nurses are providing their services not only for patients and hospitals but also for community and humanity. We cannot deny their notable services in the field of medical. They take care of patients with sincerity and wholeheartedly. They have right to p
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Amal's killing: CJP asks AG Sindh to contact parents for compensation

Amal's killing: CJP asks AG Sindh to contact parents for compensation

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar directed Advocate General Sindh on Friday to approach the parents of Amal Umar regarding payment of compensatory amount. He also directed the private hospitals in Karachi to submit details of their charges
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PPL's AGM approves 15 percent cash dividend

PPL's AGM approves 15 percent cash dividend

The 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) was held here on Friday. Members approved financial statements for the fiscal year ended on June 30, 2018 together with the auditor's report as well as a final cash dividend of 15 p
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
SCB announces results for nine months

SCB announces results for nine months

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited Friday announced its results for the nine months period ended 30 September 2018. The Bank performed fundamentally well with a Profit before tax of Rs 12.6 billion compared to Rs 10.6 billion in corresponding peri
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Anti-encroachment drive: SC orders formation of joint team

Anti-encroachment drive: SC orders formation of joint team

Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered constitution of a joint team comprising of members of the concerned departments of federal, provincial and city governments for removal of encroachment in Karachi.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Children's death toll in Thar below than other parts, claims CM

Children's death toll in Thar below than other parts, claims CM

The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah attend the concluding ceremony at Mazar of great mystic poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai at Bhitshah town of Matiari district in connection with his 275th annual Urs celebrations. While talking to the media,
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
ZTBL introduces Islamic banking

ZTBL introduces Islamic banking

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd has started the regular launch of Islamic banking. In the current era, Islamic banking is very important for any financial institution and especially in the agricultural sector where farmers feel hesitant to take loans on interest
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Kashmir Black Day' today

'Kashmir Black Day' today

October 27 marks one of the darkest chapters of the Jammu & Kashmir history. On this day, seven decades ago, Indian forces landed in Srinagar to occupy, subjugate, oppress and terrorise the innocent people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoK) in bla
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
CoAS confirms deaths sentences awarded to 14 terrorists

CoAS confirms deaths sentences awarded to 14 terrorists

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday confirmed death sentences awarded to 14 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism. According to a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relatio
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
PCSIR team visits WCCI Peshawar

PCSIR team visits WCCI Peshawar

A delegation of Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex Peshawar visited the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI), here on Friday. The PCSIR delegation was comprised on Director General Engr Ifran Ahmad
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
NA session on Monday: Speaker issues Shahbaz's production order

NA session on Monday: Speaker issues Shahbaz's production order

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Friday issued production order for Opposition Leader Shahbaz Sharif to ensure his presence in the upcoming session of the House held on Monday (October 29). The speaker issued production order under rule 108 of pro
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
VCs appointed for QAU, AIOU

VCs appointed for QAU, AIOU

President Dr Arif Alvi Friday approved the appointments of Dr Mohammad Ali as vice chancellor Quaid-i-Azam University, Dr Ziaul Qayum as VC Allam Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Dr Masoom Yasinzai as rector International Islamic University Islamabad (IIU
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
'Trias politica'

'Trias politica'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Reckless attacks on bureaucracy" carried by the newspaper the other day. The newspaper had pointed out, inter alia, that "Separation of powers of the state is the linchpin of a functioning democracy. C
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Steel capacity set to expand just as demand growth ebbs

Steel capacity set to expand just as demand growth ebbs

Spurred by a steel-price rally, firms are pouring money into new plants that are set to start producing just as growth in demand for the construction material shrinks, industry executives say, challenging the market's prevailing bull narrative.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Exporting Sindhri mangoes

Exporting Sindhri mangoes

A couple of months ago a friend sent me an email with the following quote:
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Power crisis

Power crisis

Any resolution to a crisis begins by putting on table all the factors that have contributed to that crisis. In a positive development, the Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan has made this beginning by his admission before a Senate panel that the co
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Realistic expectations

Realistic expectations

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan's address to the nation after returning from Saudi Arabia was meant to proffer the good news that a $ 6 billion package had been secured from the Kingdom, comprising $ 3 billion to be deposited to boost our depleted foreign
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
The rise in electricity tariff

The rise in electricity tariff

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Federal Finance Minister Asad Umar, after two deferrals due to the failure of the Power Division to present a viable reform plan, finally approved a raise in electricity t
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook said Friday it had taken down accounts linked to an Iranian effort to influence US and British politics with messages about charged topics such as immigration and race relations. The social network identified 82 pages, groups and accounts that or
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook said Friday it had taken down accounts linked to an Iranian effort to influence US and British politics with messages about charged topics such as immigration and race relations. The social network identified 82 pages, groups and accounts that or
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook blocks Iran-linked bid to sway US, British politics

Facebook said Friday it had taken down accounts linked to an Iranian effort to influence US and British politics with messages about charged topics such as immigration and race relations. The social network identified 82 pages, groups and accounts that or
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka President sacks PM, plunges country into crisis

Sri Lanka President sacks PM, plunges country into crisis

Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lanka President sacks PM, plunges country into crisis

Sri Lanka President sacks PM, plunges country into crisis

Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalized deal for the import of 100,000 tons of urea at $346.11 per metric tons for domestic consumption. Following the directives of the federal government, in the third week of last month, the state-run gra
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalized deal for the import of 100,000 tons of urea at $346.11 per metric tons for domestic consumption. Following the directives of the federal government, in the third week of last month, the state-run gra
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

TCP seals deal for import of 0.1 million tons of urea

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalized deal for the import of 100,000 tons of urea at $346.11 per metric tons for domestic consumption. Following the directives of the federal government, in the third week of last month, the state-run gra
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan implements 38 out of 50 electoral recommendations: EU EOM

Pakistan implements 38 out of 50 electoral recommendations: EU EOM

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said on Friday that Pakistan has implemented 38 out of 50 recommendations made by it after the 2013 elections in the wake of the inclusive and consultative reform process. Addressing a press confere
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan implements 38 out of 50 electoral recommendations: EU EOM

Pakistan implements 38 out of 50 electoral recommendations: EU EOM

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said on Friday that Pakistan has implemented 38 out of 50 recommendations made by it after the 2013 elections in the wake of the inclusive and consultative reform process. Addressing a press confere
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

There will be no retrenchment in PIA, all employees to work in harmony to bring back the past glory of the airline. This was stated by President & CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik soon after assuming the charge at the airline''s Head Office on Friday.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

There will be no retrenchment in PIA, all employees to work in harmony to bring back the past glory of the airline. This was stated by President & CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik soon after assuming the charge at the airline's Head Office on Friday.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

Air Marshal Arshad takes charge as President & CEO PIA

There will be no retrenchment in PIA, all employees to work in harmony to bring back the past glory of the airline. This was stated by President & CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik soon after assuming the charge at the airline's Head Office on Friday.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Eight freedom fighters martyred, two Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Eight freedom fighters martyred, two Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Eight freedom fighters martyred and two Indian soldiers were killed in gunbattles in occupied Kashmir that sparked violent anti-India protests by residents seeking an end to Indian rule in the region, officials said Friday. Indian troops laid siege to a v
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Eight freedom fighters martyred, two Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Eight freedom fighters martyred, two Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Eight freedom fighters martyred and two Indian soldiers were killed in gunbattles in occupied Kashmir that sparked violent anti-India protests by residents seeking an end to Indian rule in the region, officials said Friday. Indian troops laid siege to a v
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

China has not asked for military access to Chinese-funded, deepwater port of Gwadar, a senior Pakistani rear admiral said on Friday, amid persistent speculation in India and the United States it could become a Chinese naval base. Gwadar is the crown jewel
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

China has not asked for military access to Chinese-funded, deepwater port of Gwadar, a senior Pakistani rear admiral said on Friday, amid persistent speculation in India and the United States it could become a Chinese naval base. Gwadar is the crown jewel
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

Gwadar port has no military overtones: Rear Admiral

China has not asked for military access to Chinese-funded, deepwater port of Gwadar, a senior Pakistani rear admiral said on Friday, amid persistent speculation in India and the United States it could become a Chinese naval base. Gwadar is the crown jewel
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday passed the supplementary budget amounting Rs 23.176 billion for the financial year 2017-18. The provincial assembly resumed proceedings with Deputy Speaker Mahmood Jan in the chair. The opposition legislators withdre
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday passed the supplementary budget amounting Rs 23.176 billion for the financial year 2017-18. The provincial assembly resumed proceedings with Deputy Speaker Mahmood Jan in the chair. The opposition legislators withdre
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday passed the supplementary budget amounting Rs 23.176 billion for the financial year 2017-18. The provincial assembly resumed proceedings with Deputy Speaker Mahmood Jan in the chair. The opposition legislators withdre
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

KP Assembly passes supplementary budget

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday passed the supplementary budget amounting Rs 23.176 billion for the financial year 2017-18. The provincial assembly resumed proceedings with Deputy Speaker Mahmood Jan in the chair. The opposition legislators withdre
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
France expels Iranian diplomat over failed bomb plot

France expels Iranian diplomat over failed bomb plot

France has expelled an Iranian diplomat in response to a failed plot to carry out a bomb attack at a rally near Paris organised by an exiled Iranian opposition group, diplomatic and security sources say. France's foreign ministry said on October 2 there w
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nationwide protests in India over police agency turmoil

Nationwide protests in India over police agency turmoil

India's main opposition staged nationwide protests Friday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of removing the head of the premier investigation agency in order to scuttle a probe into a controversial jet deal. Congress and other opposition parties have
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Deposed judge challenges SJC report

Deposed judge challenges SJC report

Deposed judge of Islamabad High Court Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on Friday filed a petition against the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) report that caused his removal from the position of permanent judge of IHC. The former judge on Friday filed a petition under
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Japan, China strike deals during Abe visit as ties improve
Currency

Japan, China strike deals during Abe visit as ties improve

Japan and China signed $2.6 billion in business deals and touted their warmer ties on Friday during a rare visit to Beijing by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as both face trade challenges from US President Donald Trump. Abe met Chinese President Xi Ji
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reconstituted the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet and formed Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) with the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affaires Asad Umer as ch
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reconstituted the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet and formed Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) with the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affaires Asad Umer as ch
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Notifications issued: ECC, Ecnec reconstituted; Umar to head both

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reconstituted the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet and formed Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) with the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affaires Asad Umer as ch
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Prime Minister, Imran Khan has reportedly slashed funding for Dubai Expo 2020 by 66 per cent to $ 5 million from proposed $ 15 million, asking concerned authorities to arrange remaining funds from alternate sources, sources close to Finance Minister told
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Prime Minister, Imran Khan has reportedly slashed funding for Dubai Expo 2020 by 66 per cent to $ 5 million from proposed $ 15 million, asking concerned authorities to arrange remaining funds from alternate sources, sources close to Finance Minister told
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Government funding for Dubai Expo drastically slashed

Prime Minister, Imran Khan has reportedly slashed funding for Dubai Expo 2020 by 66 per cent to $ 5 million from proposed $ 15 million, asking concerned authorities to arrange remaining funds from alternate sources, sources close to Finance Minister told
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Friday rejected the impression that the multibillion dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a burden on Pakistan and that only Chinese companies are benefiting from the project. "It is a wrong impress
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Friday rejected the impression that the multibillion dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a burden on Pakistan and that only Chinese companies are benefiting from the project. "It is a wrong impress
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

CPEC: Chinese envoy rejects speculations

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Friday rejected the impression that the multibillion dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a burden on Pakistan and that only Chinese companies are benefiting from the project. "It is a wrong impress
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Pakistan has sought Saudi-like deferred payment for oil imports facility from the United Arab Emirates as well to help stave off a current account crisis, said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. He stated this during a media briefing after a high-leve
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Pakistan has sought Saudi-like deferred payment for oil imports facility from the United Arab Emirates as well to help stave off a current account crisis, said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. He stated this during a media briefing after a high-leve
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Oil payment facility sought from UAE as well: Qureshi

Pakistan has sought Saudi-like deferred payment for oil imports facility from the United Arab Emirates as well to help stave off a current account crisis, said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. He stated this during a media briefing after a high-leve
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (October 26, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (October 27, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 turns green

BRIndex100 turns green

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended the week on a strong note on the back of healthy buying in various sectors.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 turns green

BRIndex100 turns green

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended the week on a strong note on the back of healthy buying in various sectors.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 turns green

BRIndex100 turns green

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended the week on a strong note on the back of healthy buying in various sectors.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

The Power Division has decided to avail a $ 900 million loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the smart metering project designed to introduce advanced infrastructure in power Distribution Companies (Discos), rejected by the Abbasi-led government on
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

The Power Division has decided to avail a $ 900 million loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the smart metering project designed to introduce advanced infrastructure in power Distribution Companies (Discos), rejected by the Abbasi-led government on
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

Smart metering project: PD decides to avail $900 million ADB loan

The Power Division has decided to avail a $ 900 million loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the smart metering project designed to introduce advanced infrastructure in power Distribution Companies (Discos), rejected by the Abbasi-led government on
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (October 26, 2018)

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Money-laundering case record: CJP asks Sindh CM to meet him today

Money-laundering case record: CJP asks Sindh CM to meet him today

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Friday ruled that strict action would be taken against those, who don't follow court orders while asking Sindh Chief Minister to meet him in his chamber on Saturday regarding money-laundering case. At the K
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Money-laundering case record: CJP asks Sindh CM to meet him today

Money-laundering case record: CJP asks Sindh CM to meet him today

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Friday ruled that strict action would be taken against those, who don't follow court orders while asking Sindh Chief Minister to meet him in his chamber on Saturday regarding money-laundering case. At the K
Published 27 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 Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Fawad predicts arrest of 50 more people

Fawad predicts arrest of 50 more people

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Friday said that over 50 people will be imprisoned for committing acts of corruption. The federal minister has been in hot water over his controversial statement made recently wherein he
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Fawad predicts arrest of 50 more people

Fawad predicts arrest of 50 more people

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Friday said that over 50 people will be imprisoned for committing acts of corruption. The federal minister has been in hot water over his controversial statement made recently wherein he
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 26, 2018).

Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
New anti-corruption law being hammered out, says Farogh

New anti-corruption law being hammered out, says Farogh

Federal Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem Friday said that the government is working on a new anti-corruption law aiming to end corruption from all levels in the country. Addressing a press conference here, Naseem said that the new anti-corruption law
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
New anti-corruption law being hammered out, says Farogh

New anti-corruption law being hammered out, says Farogh

Federal Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem Friday said that the government is working on a new anti-corruption law aiming to end corruption from all levels in the country. Addressing a press conference here, Naseem said that the new anti-corruption law
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
Nasdaq ends with 2.1 percent loss

Nasdaq ends with 2.1 percent loss

Wall Street stocks finished a volatile week on a sour note Friday after disappointing earnings from Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet sparked a selloff in tech shares. The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index finished with a loss of 2.1 percent at 7,167.21.
Published 27 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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