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Print - 2019-03-24
Canada optimistic about making progress to end China canola ban: PM

Canada optimistic about making progress to end China canola ban: PM

Canada is optimistic it can make progress this year in talks to persuade China to allow imports of Canadian canola seed to resume, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday, even as tensions between Ottawa and Beijing reach new highs. Trudeau spoke hou
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Brazil may auction up to 500,000 tonnes of corn
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Brazil may auction up to 500,000 tonnes of corn

Brazil's food supply and statistics agency Conab may sell as much as half a million tonnes of public stocks of corn stored in Mato Grosso after prices spiked in the internal market catching hog producers off guard, an official told Reuters on Thursday. Ro
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Weather, economics seen shrinking US corn acres, lifting soya

Weather, economics seen shrinking US corn acres, lifting soya

US farmers may plant fewer corn acres and more soyabean acres in 2019 than market participants originally expected due to the recent excessively wet weather and disappointing profitability of corn relative to soyabeans. This is an interesting scenario giv
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Nordzucker to close Swedish plant in modernisation programme

Nordzucker to close Swedish plant in modernisation programme

Germany's second-largest sugar refiner Nordzucker will close its Arlov sugar factory in Sweden and concentrate Swedish production at its factory in Ortofta, involving an undisclosed number of job losses, the company said on Tuesday. Nordzucker will also i
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Mohsin wins Pakistan Day Cycle Race

Mohsin wins Pakistan Day Cycle Race

International cyclist Mohsin of Sui Southern Gas grabbed the title of the Pakistan Day Cycle Race after paddling past his rival cyclists in the 14 kilometer dash in 18.04.33sec of the Individual Team Trial here at Northern Bypass on Saturday. There were g
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Amnna wins BoK Women Squash Championship

Amnna wins BoK Women Squash Championship

Amnna Fayyaz of Sindh clinched the trophy of the Bank of Khyber (BoK) National Women Squash Championship played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Saturday. Vice President, Bank of Khyber, Zarak Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Secretary
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Punjab Games: Preparations in full swing

Punjab Games: Preparations in full swing

Preparations are in full swing for the four-day 72nd Punjab Games 2019 being scheduled here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex from April 3 to 6. Sports Board Punjab and Punjab Olympic Association are holding the event while the Bank of Punjab is the official
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Malinga to put country before IPL cash

Malinga to put country before IPL cash

Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain Lasith Malinga says he is ready to sacrifice his earnings from the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) in order to win a place in the country's World Cup squad. Selectors have made it mandatory for Sri Lanka players to
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Djokovic, Osaka win Miami openers as Thiem tumbles
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Djokovic, Osaka win Miami openers as Thiem tumbles

Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless 7-6 (7/2) 6-2 destruction of Australian Bernard Tomic to move into the third round. The Serbian world number one endured a meek exit at t
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Serena survives scare

Serena survives scare

Serena Williams survived an "irresponsible" second set lapse on Friday to see off Sweden's Rebecca Peterson 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 in her second-round opener of the WTA and ATP Miami Open. "I wasn't really happy with my performance," admitted the 23-time Grand Sla
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Euro 2020 qualifying: Sterling downs Czechs as France sweep past Moldova

Euro 2020 qualifying: Sterling downs Czechs as France sweep past Moldova

Raheem Sterling showed that he is coming of age on the international stage as his hat-trick saw England start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by hammering the Czech Republic 5-0, while Antoine Griezmann inspired France to a battering of Moldova. Manch
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Messi to miss Morocco friendly after injury on international return

Messi to miss Morocco friendly after injury on international return

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendly against Morocco next week after picking up a groin injury in the shock 3-1 defeat to Venezuela on Friday as he made his first international appearance since the 2018 World Cup. Barcelona star Messi started the f
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 23, 2019).

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 23, 2019).

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March 23, 2019).

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (March 23, 2019).

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 23, 2019)

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 23, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (March 24, 2019).

Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Emotional Muslims return to Christchurch mosque as NZ works to move on

Emotional Muslims return to Christchurch mosque as NZ works to move on

Muslims held emotional prayers inside Christchurch's main mosque on Saturday for the first time since a white supremacist massacred worshippers there, as New Zealand sought to return to normality after the tragedy. The Al Noor mosque had been taken over b
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Emotional Muslims return to Christchurch mosque as NZ works to move on

Emotional Muslims return to Christchurch mosque as NZ works to move on

Muslims held emotional prayers inside Christchurch's main mosque on Saturday for the first time since a white supremacist massacred worshippers there, as New Zealand sought to return to normality after the tragedy. The Al Noor mosque had been taken over b
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful coexistence: President

Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful coexistence: President

President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday stressed that Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful co-existence but its desire for peace must not be misconstrued as a weakness. Speaking at Pakistan Day Parade here, he reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible nuclea
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful coexistence: President

Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful coexistence: President

President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday stressed that Pakistan strongly believes in peaceful co-existence but its desire for peace must not be misconstrued as a weakness. Speaking at Pakistan Day Parade here, he reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible nuclea
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Mahathir flies back home

Mahathir flies back home

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad Saturday left for Jakarta after concluding a successful three-day visit to Pakistan and attending Pakistan Day celebrations. The Malaysian prime minister visited the country on the invitation of Prime Minister
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Mahathir flies back home

Mahathir flies back home

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad Saturday left for Jakarta after concluding a successful three-day visit to Pakistan and attending Pakistan Day celebrations. The Malaysian prime minister visited the country on the invitation of Prime Minister
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Italy, China sign new 'Silk Road' protocol

Italy, China sign new 'Silk Road' protocol

Italy on Saturday signed a "non-binding" protocol with China to take part in Beijing's new "Silk Road" of transport and trade links stretching from Asia to Europe. In doing so, Italy became the first G7 country to sign up for the massive project which has
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Italy, China sign new 'Silk Road' protocol

Italy, China sign new 'Silk Road' protocol

Italy on Saturday signed a "non-binding" protocol with China to take part in Beijing's new "Silk Road" of transport and trade links stretching from Asia to Europe. In doing so, Italy became the first G7 country to sign up for the massive project which has
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Italy, China sign new ''Silk Road'' protocol

Italy, China sign new ''Silk Road'' protocol

Italy on Saturday signed a "non-binding" protocol with China to take part in Beijing''s new "Silk Road" of transport and trade links stretching from Asia to Europe. In doing so, Italy became the first G7 country to sign up for the massive project which ha
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has recommended withdrawal of the FBR powers to write SROs, issuance of exemptions with estimated cost only through Parliament, sunset clause for all existing/future exemptions, maximum period of five years for any exem
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has recommended withdrawal of the FBR powers to write SROs, issuance of exemptions with estimated cost only through Parliament, sunset clause for all existing/future exemptions, maximum period of five years for any exem
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

EAC recommends sweeping changes in tax policy

The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has recommended withdrawal of the FBR powers to write SROs, issuance of exemptions with estimated cost only through Parliament, sunset clause for all existing/future exemptions, maximum period of five years for any exem
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

:Pakistan will receive US $ 2.1 billion from China by Monday March 25, which would further strengthen country's balance of payment situation, Adviser and Spokesman for Ministry of Finance, Dr Khaqan Najeeb said. "The ministry of finance has completed all
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

:Pakistan will receive US $ 2.1 billion from China by Monday March 25, which would further strengthen country's balance of payment situation, Adviser and Spokesman for Ministry of Finance, Dr Khaqan Najeeb said. "The ministry of finance has completed all
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

$2.1 billion to be received from China tomorrow: spokesman

:Pakistan will receive US $ 2.1 billion from China by Monday March 25, which would further strengthen country''s balance of payment situation, Adviser and Spokesman for Ministry of Finance, Dr Khaqan Najeeb said. "The ministry of finance has completed all
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
China chemical plant blast kills 64; Xi orders probe

China chemical plant blast kills 64; Xi orders probe

An explosion at a pesticide plant in eastern China has killed 64 people, state media said late on Friday, with 34 people critically injured and 28 missing, the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents that has angered the public. The blast oc
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
China chemical plant blast kills 64; Xi orders probe

China chemical plant blast kills 64; Xi orders probe

An explosion at a pesticide plant in eastern China has killed 64 people, state media said late on Friday, with 34 people critically injured and 28 missing, the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents that has angered the public. The blast oc
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendum

Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendum

Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain's withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday to demand a new referendum as the deepening Brexit crisis risked sinking Prime Minister Theresa May's premiership. Marchers
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendum

Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendum

Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain's withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday to demand a new referendum as the deepening Brexit crisis risked sinking Prime Minister Theresa May's premiership. Marchers
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PM will take cabinet into confidence on Mahathir's visit

PM will take cabinet into confidence on Mahathir's visit

The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday is likely to give approval for notification of DG (I&I-IRS) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as prosecuting and investigating agency under Anti Money Laundering Act (AML) 2010 while it will be briefed by the Finance Minister o
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PPP announces schedule of Caravan-e-Bhutto

PPP announces schedule of Caravan-e-Bhutto

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has announced the schedule of party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's 'Caravan-e-Bhutto' regarding the 40th Yaum-e-Shahadat of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The 40th Yaum-e-Shahadat would be commemorated with grea
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Protesters rally against EU Internet copyright reform

Protesters rally against EU Internet copyright reform

Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on Saturday to protest against an imminent EU copyright reform. Crowds protested in Berlin, Munich and other cities under the slogan "Save the Internet". They called on the European Parliament to rejec
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Protesters rally against EU Internet copyright reform

Protesters rally against EU Internet copyright reform

Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on Saturday to protest against an imminent EU copyright reform. Crowds protested in Berlin, Munich and other cities under the slogan "Save the Internet". They called on the European Parliament to rejec
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

The Ministry of Commerce and Textile has finalised nine members of the Export Development Fund's new Board comprising Prime Minister Advisor, Abdul Razak Dawood, official sources told Business Recorder. Giving the background of the EDF board's hist
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

The Ministry of Commerce and Textile has finalised nine members of the Export Development Fund's new Board comprising Prime Minister Advisor, Abdul Razak Dawood, official sources told Business Recorder. Giving the background of the EDF board's hist
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

MoC finalises nine names for EDF board

The Ministry of Commerce and Textile has finalised nine members of the Export Development Fund''s new Board comprising Prime Minister Advisor, Abdul Razak Dawood, official sources told Business Recorder. Giving the background of the EDF board''s hi
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Two blasts kill four at Afghan stadium celebration

Two blasts kill four at Afghan stadium celebration

Two explosions went off at a celebration in a stadium in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah on Saturday, killing four people and wounding 31, government officials said. The blasts came during a Farmers Day celebration in the southern city that was attended by
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Two blasts kill four at Afghan stadium celebration

Two blasts kill four at Afghan stadium celebration

Two explosions went off at a celebration in a stadium in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah on Saturday, killing four people and wounding 31, government officials said. The blasts came during a Farmers Day celebration in the southern city that was attended by
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Syria force takes IS bastion, 'caliphate' wiped out

Syria force takes IS bastion, 'caliphate' wiped out

Kurdish-led forces pronounced the death of the Islamic State group's nearly five-year-old "caliphate" Saturday after flushing out diehard jihadists from their very last bastion in eastern Syria. Fighters of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces raised th
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Syria force takes IS bastion, 'caliphate' wiped out

Syria force takes IS bastion, 'caliphate' wiped out

Kurdish-led forces pronounced the death of the Islamic State group's nearly five-year-old "caliphate" Saturday after flushing out diehard jihadists from their very last bastion in eastern Syria. Fighters of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces raised th
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Apple's CE urges China to continue to open up its economy

Apple's CE urges China to continue to open up its economy

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Saturday urged China to keep opening up its economy as local rivals bit into the profits of the US tech giant caught in the crosshairs of a trade spat between Beijing and Washington. "We have seen China continue to change
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Apple's CE urges China to continue to open up its economy

Apple's CE urges China to continue to open up its economy

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Saturday urged China to keep opening up its economy as local rivals bit into the profits of the US tech giant caught in the crosshairs of a trade spat between Beijing and Washington. "We have seen China continue to change
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

The US public and Washington's deeply divided political class faced an anxious wait Saturday to learn if the key findings of the Russian meddling probe will implicate President Donald Trump in serious wrongdoing. One day after Special Counsel Robert Muell
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

The US public and Washington's deeply divided political class faced an anxious wait Saturday to learn if the key findings of the Russian meddling probe will implicate President Donald Trump in serious wrongdoing. One day after Special Counsel Robert Muell
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Judicial activism on elegant retreat

Judicial activism on elegant retreat

There are clear signs that judicial activism that permeated the tenures of former CJPs Iftikhar Chaudhry and Saqib Nisar is now on elegant retreat, and for the right reasons. Even when their decisions made bold headlines and won instant public praise in s
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 06:13am
Harmonization of taxes

Harmonization of taxes

During the recently concluded National Tax Conference titled "Taxation: a pathway to prosperity" organised by the Institute of Chartered Accounts it was revealed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and all the four provincial tax authorities have deve
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 06:11am
Follow the example of Sudan's Omar
Currency

Follow the example of Sudan's Omar

The incidence of cash holdings in Pakistan is too high, and it is growing fast - be it local or foreign currency. The utmost need is to bring the money back into the system for productive use. India did it through a demonetization exercise couple of years
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
The Pulwama incident: Is there any silver lining?

The Pulwama incident: Is there any silver lining?

The February 2019 Pulwama standoff and de-escalation are generally welcomed. Albeit both India and Pakistan have backed down from the crisis situation after skirmishes and heaved a sigh of relief the question remains: is there any positive streak emanatin
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Accepting Golan annexation, Trump risks new precedents

Accepting Golan annexation, Trump risks new precedents

US President Donald Trump is again breaking diplomatic norms in backing Israel's capture of the Golan Heights, with experts warning that he risks justifying expansionism by other countries.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
SC accepts Bahria Town offer

SC accepts Bahria Town offer

Hundreds of thousands of people in the country must have heaved a sigh of relief after Supreme Court accepted Bahria Town (Pvt) Limited's offer of Rs 460 billion for its Karachi Super Highway project land, and restrained National Accountability Bureau (NA
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Country received around 54 percent more rains than normal

Country received around 54 percent more rains than normal

Pakistan received about 54 percent more rains than normal between Jan 1 and Mar 22, 2019, the Met Office has said. During the past 22 days, the country's rainfall was above normal, as comparatively Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh recorded a close to the usu
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Sindh CM, governor lay floral wreaths at Quaid's mausoleum

Sindh CM, governor lay floral wreaths at Quaid's mausoleum

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Governor Imran Ismail on Saturday laid floral wreaths and offered fateha at Mazar-e-Quaid on the 79th Pakistan Day, here on Saturday. "Message of Pakistan Day is loud and clear that we have to unite like a stro
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Confiscated vehicles to be auctioned tomorrow

Confiscated vehicles to be auctioned tomorrow

FBR Karachi's Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I)-Customs, will auction confiscated vehicles on March 25. The auction will be held at DGI&I office in PECHS, Karachi on March 25, 2019 at 10 a.m., on the instructions of the Director G
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PBU rally expresses solidarity with Pakistan

PBU rally expresses solidarity with Pakistan

The Pakistani Baloch Unity (PBU) on the occasion of Pakistan Day organized a rally in Quetta on Saturday to express solidarity with the motherland, show Baloch-Pashtoon unity with Pakistan Army and expose anti-Pakistan activities of hostile agencies, part
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
CM celebrates Pakistan Day with inmates of Central prison

CM celebrates Pakistan Day with inmates of Central prison

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah told prisoners on Pakistan Day that he would not only give them remission for the current year but would also seek remission for the intervening period as they had not been given remission since 2013.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Day expo held at SBP Museum

Pakistan Day expo held at SBP Museum

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) celebrated Pakistan Resolution Day on 23rd March, 2019 by holding a special exhibition "Art in Coinage" at SBP Museum, Karachi.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Need stressed for improving economy

Need stressed for improving economy

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that the Muslims of the sub-continent has found a track of efforts since the Resolution of Pakistan passed on March 23, 1940 and that lead to the creation of Pakist
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Level playing field demands deregulation of LNG sector

Level playing field demands deregulation of LNG sector

Noted businessman and Chairman Associated Group Iqbal Z Ahmed suggested that the government should ensure continued support to LNG sector and deregulate the sector for a level playing field. "There are many loopholes and the private sector's role in LNG h
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Sindh governor confers civil awards

Sindh governor confers civil awards

Governor Sindh Imran Ismail gave away sitar-e-Imtiaz award to Professor Dr. Shahid A. Samee, Khaleem Lashari, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, Sajjad Ali, Muhammad Bashir Farooqui, Iqbal Ali Lakhani and Muhammad Younis Tabba, whereas Presidential award for pride of p
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Day celebrated in Faisalabad

Pakistan Day celebrated in Faisalabad

Pakistan Day was celebrated throughout the district with national enthusiasm and fervour with the renewal of pledge that we would utilize all energies and capabilities to get the Pakistan out of problems and would do utmost efforts for the development and
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Kashf Foundation awards women entrepreneurs

Kashf Foundation awards women entrepreneurs

Kashf Foundation, with the support of The Coca-Cola Export Corporation Pakistan, organized the Kashf Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 to recognize and honour the efforts and perseverance of Kashf female entrepreneurs and field staff from all across Pakistan,
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Resolution Day rally held at SU

Pakistan Resolution Day rally held at SU

the SU Department of General History, SU Pakistan Study Centre and Sindh Police Hyderabad Region in collaboration with Bureau of Students' Tutorial, Guidance, Counselling Services and Co-curricular Activities (STAGS), University of Sindh, Jamshoro organis
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Maryam meets her ailing father at Kot Lakhpat jail

Maryam meets her ailing father at Kot Lakhpat jail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz on Saturday met her ailing father Nawaz Sharif at Kot Lakhpat Jail amid conflicting reports about health condition of the former prime minister who is in jail since December 2018 following his convi
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar for following Quaid's philosophy

Buzdar for following Quaid's philosophy

The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has called for working diligently for the country's progress and development. "We should work by making philosophy of Quaid-e-Azam our guiding principle; we need to renew our resolve to make Pakistan a strong
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
90th birth anniversary: Bilawal pays tribute to Nusrat Bhutto

90th birth anniversary: Bilawal pays tribute to Nusrat Bhutto

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari paid rich tribute to Begum Nusrat Bhutto on her 90th birth anniversary, saying Madar-e-Jamhooriyat (Mother of Democracy) was a brave and steadfast great daughter of Pakistan.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
SECP publishes FAQs about AML/CFT regime

SECP publishes FAQs about AML/CFT regime

The SECP has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), providing answers to specific questions. The FAQs provide clarifications on the SECP AML/CFT Regulations, 2018, and on guideline
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Businessmen voice concern over FBR's raids

Businessmen voice concern over FBR's raids

The business community on Saturday expressed grave concern over a new wave of raids at business premises by the Federal Board of Revenue officials against the FBR Chairman' instructions.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
REAP delegation off to Saudi Arabia for rice promotion

REAP delegation off to Saudi Arabia for rice promotion

A 17-member delegation of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) left for Saudi Arabia for promotion of Pakistani rice in the Kingdom. REAP senior vice chairman Ali Hussam Asghar is leading the delegation that will hold a number of events and busin
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Tajikistan to take advantage of PM's incentives package
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Tajikistan to take advantage of PM's incentives package

Tajikistani investors and business community will take full advantage of excellent package of incentives offered to foreign investors by Prime Minister Imran Khan and this would help both the countries to take bilateral trade to $500 million per annum.
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PTI 'Salam Pakistan' anti-war rap song released

PTI 'Salam Pakistan' anti-war rap song released

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday released a rap song on the occasion of Pakistan Day to pay tribute to the services of Prime Minister Imran Khan, nation's revered armed forces and people of Pakistan. The first of its kind, the patriotic nat
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Teacher, five children killed as school wall collapses

Teacher, five children killed as school wall collapses

At least six people, including five children and a female teacher, were killed while more than a dozen others got injured when a school wall collapsed in Gujranwala on Saturday. According to the Gujranwala Deputy Commissioner, a wall of the KT Model Schoo
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
JI slams attack on Mufti Usmani

JI slams attack on Mufti Usmani

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, Acting JI Chief Liaqat Baloch and other central leaders of the JI have strongly condemned the firing on eminent religious scholar Maulana Taqi Usmani, and the martyrdom of two Ulema in Karachi, and
Published 24 Mar, 2019 12:00am
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