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Print - 2019-05-12
Need stressed for a consistent policy on GM maize
Cotton

Need stressed for a consistent policy on GM maize

CropLife Pakistan Executive Director Dr Afzal has urged the government to take its decisions regarding GM Maize on the established regulatory structure and use science as the base to clarify issues, in order to safeguard the interest of the farmer and res
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Shabbar Zaidi's appointment to augur well for country: APTPMA

Shabbar Zaidi's appointment to augur well for country: APTPMA

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) Engr Rizwan Ashraf has congratulated Shabbar Zaidi over his appointment as chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), saying it augurs well for national economy, business, trade and the fut
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Improving water productivity inevitable for sustainable rice production

Improving water productivity inevitable for sustainable rice production

Improving water productivity in rice ecosystem is inevitable for sustainable rice production and boosting rice exports of Pakistan from current US$2 billion to US$5 billion. Pakistan Basmati Heritage Association (PBHA) Director Sheikh Adnan Aslam made the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
CRMP urges PM to allocate funds for child rights' issues in budget

CRMP urges PM to allocate funds for child rights' issues in budget

Child Rights Movement (CRM) Pakistan has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to allocate resources for child rights issues in financial year 2019-20 in the federal and provincial budgets. In a letter sent to the Prime Minister, the Child Rights Movement (CRM)
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
JI slams PTI government for burdening masses with taxes

JI slams PTI government for burdening masses with taxes

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Saturday criticised the government's economic policies, saying said that the PTI government was going to put additional burden on the masses in the shape on new taxes as agreed with the global lenders.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
FBR chief denies having any Twitter account

FBR chief denies having any Twitter account

The FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi has clarified that the twitter account circulating on social media with his name is fake and he doesn't have any account on twitter. New FBR h chairman as cautioned the people not to follow fake social media account on twitt
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Sindh CM demands 'right of way' before starting KCR

Sindh CM demands 'right of way' before starting KCR

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said Karachi Circular Railway could only be started when the federal government agree to hand over right of way to the provincial government. He expressed these views on Saturday while talking to the media righ
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
CPG hails Shabbar Zaidi's appointment as FBR chief

CPG hails Shabbar Zaidi's appointment as FBR chief

Corporate Pakistan Group (CPG) welcomes the appointment of Syed Muhammad Shabbar Zaidi as the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and takes pride in Zaidi being an active member of CPG. It is important to mention that he is doing this service for the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Malnutrition claims lives of three more children in Tharparkar

Malnutrition claims lives of three more children in Tharparkar

Death toll due to malnutrition and epidemics continues to climb as three more children died in different areas of Tharparkar, health department said on Saturday. According to details, among dozens affected of malnutrition and under treatment at Civil Hosp
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bid to smuggle liquor, betel nuts foiled

Bid to smuggle liquor, betel nuts foiled

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), East, Karachi on Saturday foiled an attempt to smuggle substantial quantity of liquor and betel nuts, which were imported and declared as "car seats" at Karachi port. According to details, credible information was receive
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PWMA lauds FBR chief's directive

PWMA lauds FBR chief's directive

Pakistan Weaving Mills Association's Chairman, Yousuf Yaqoob has lauded the directive of the newly-appointed Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi regarding attachment of bank accounts of the taxpayers after prior notice and obtaining his
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
TMA hails Shabbar's appointment as FBR chief

TMA hails Shabbar's appointment as FBR chief

Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan deeply appreciate appropriates decision of Prime Minister Imran Khan appointing Syed Shabbar Zaidi as a Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue from Private Sector. We are optimistic that Pakistan will benefit from
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PTBA felicitates new FBR chief

PTBA felicitates new FBR chief

Pakistan Tax Bar Association ((PTBA) appreciates the positive step of the government of Pakistan by appointing Syed Muhammad Shabbar Zaidi as Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the most critical juncture in the history of Pakistan We congratula
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bank accounts: Businessmen hail FBR chief's order as'pro-business' act

Bank accounts: Businessmen hail FBR chief's order as'pro-business' act

Industrialists and traders have appreciated the first order issued by recently appointed Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi after assuming charge in which all the commissioners land revenue have been barred from freezing bank accounts w
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan leads in space science in Muslim world: Fawad

Pakistan leads in space science in Muslim world: Fawad

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan owns superiority in the field of 'space science' among the Muslim countries. "The scientific committee formed recently by the government to resolve moon-sighting controversy
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
ICI launches commercial operations of Masterbatches facility

ICI launches commercial operations of Masterbatches facility

ICI Pakistan Limited has announced the successful commissioning and launch of commercial operations at its new, state-of-the-art Masterbatches manufacturing facility in Karachi. In July 2017, the Board of Directors of ICI Pakistan Limited had approved a p
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pentagon eyes longer-term support on US-Mexico border

Pentagon eyes longer-term support on US-Mexico border

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan made his second trip to the US-Mexico border on Saturday as the Pentagon looks to develop a longer-term plan to support President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Shanahan traveled to McAllen, Texas, to mee
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Landmine explosion kills seven children in Afghanistan

Landmine explosion kills seven children in Afghanistan

A landmine explosion killed seven children and wounded two others in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said, as war ordnance again claimed civilian lives. The blast occurred in Ghazni province, south of the capital Kabul, when the children stepp
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Guaido rallies his supporters as Maduro clamps down

Guaido rallies his supporters as Maduro clamps down

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday urged his supporters once again to protest nationwide against President Nicolas Maduro, who has slowly ratcheted up the pressure on the lawmaker since a failed military uprising.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
60 migrants drown off Tunisia: Red Crescent

60 migrants drown off Tunisia: Red Crescent

Around 60 migrants most of them from Bangladesh have died after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea after it left Libya for Italy, the Tunisian Red Crescent said Saturday. Survivors told the Red Crescent the tragedy unfolded after some 75 people
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Malta rescues 85 migrants from sinking boat

Malta rescues 85 migrants from sinking boat

A Maltese patrol boat rescued a group of 85 migrants late on Friday night and will bring them to Malta on Saturday morning, the Armed Forces said. The migrants, believed to be from North and Eastern Africa, were in a sinking wooden boat, the army said.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Earthquake strikes near Iraq's Sulaimaniya

Earthquake strikes near Iraq's Sulaimaniya

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniya on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported. Local medics said no injuries were reported and officials said there was no significant material damage. USGS said the quake occur
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Sporadic clashes but low turnout in French 'yellow vest' protests

Sporadic clashes but low turnout in French 'yellow vest' protests

"Yellow vest" protesters gathered in Paris and other French cities Saturday for the 26th straight week of rallies against President Emmanuel Macron, with scattered incidents of violence but overall a marked decline in the size of the crowds.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
China steps up oversight of firms to strengthen market development

China steps up oversight of firms to strengthen market development

China's capital markets have experienced fluctuations thanks to the "external environment" but regulators are working to improve the quality of listed firms which will underpin the market, the head of China's securities regulator said on Saturday.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Cuba to ration more products due to economic crisis, US sanctions

Cuba to ration more products due to economic crisis, US sanctions

Communist-run Cuba said on Friday it would control more the sales of certain foodstuff and hygiene products, including adding some back to the ration card, due to shortages that it blamed partly on the tightening of the US trade embargo.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Turkish state banks sold around $4.5bn last week to support lira

Turkish state banks sold around $4.5bn last week to support lira

Turkish state banks sold around $4.5 billion last week, two sources told Reuters, including in a flurry of selling late on Friday, to support the lira and stem declines triggered by a decision this week to re-run Istanbul's mayoral election.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
France probes alleged Monsanto lists on opinion-makers

France probes alleged Monsanto lists on opinion-makers

France has opened a preliminary enquiry into allegations that US pesticides maker Monsanto had information illegally collected on the views and pliability of hundreds of high-profile figures and media outlets. Paris judicial police will carry out the prob
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
China smashes counterfeiting ring that sold hard drives

China smashes counterfeiting ring that sold hard drives

Chinese police have seized more than 210,000 hard drives produced by a counterfeit ring that sold them as brand-name items from the likes of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and IBM, the Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. China has vowed to get tough on c
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
UK's Labour vows to more than double youth minimum wage

UK's Labour vows to more than double youth minimum wage

A future Labour government would more than double the minimum wage in Britain for workers under the age of 18 to 10 pounds an hour, its leader said on Saturday, stepping up his campaign over the cost of living. Jeremy Corbyn told a party gathering that em
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Sudan delivers fuel to power stations, has enough flour for June

Sudan delivers fuel to power stations, has enough flour for June

Sudan said on Friday it has delivered fuel supplies to power stations and is working on solutions to a cash crisis, addressing some of the main triggers for mass protests that led to the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir last month.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Optimism on trade talks lifts dollar against yen
Currency

Optimism on trade talks lifts dollar against yen

The US dollar ticked up against the safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday as hopes rose for a US-China compromise on trade. Traders' optimism could also be seen in the Australian dollar, a proxy for Chinese economic prospects, which was 0.14% higher, at $0.70
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Speculators cut bullish bets on US dollar
Currency

Speculators cut bullish bets on US dollar

Speculators cut their net long bets on the US dollar in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $38.08 billion in the week ended
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Loonie notches nine-day high
Currency

Loonie notches nine-day high

The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nine-day high against its US counterpart on Friday, as investors slashed bets for an interest rate cut this year from the Bank of Canada after domestic data showing a record jobs gain.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street snaps losing streak

Wall Street snaps losing streak

US stocks rebounded from early losses on Friday to snap a four-day losing streak after US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said trade talks between the United States and China were "constructive."
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
US regulators approve new Silicon Valley stock exchange

US regulators approve new Silicon Valley stock exchange

US regulators on Friday approved a new stock exchange that is the brainchild of a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, a move that will give high-growth technology companies more options to list their shares outside of the traditional New York exchanges.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Foreign flows into Asian equities falter

Foreign flows into Asian equities falter

Foreigners were net buyers of Asian equities for the fourth straight month in April, but analysts doubt such inflows could be sustained amid an escalating tariff war between the world's top two economies. The United States raised levies on Friday to 25% f
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear
Currency

Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear

Hackers who stole bitcoin worth over $40 million from the major Binance cryptocurrency exchange have moved the tainted coins to a number of digital wallets, researchers said on Thursday, potentially throwing up clues to those behind the heist.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Ukraine exports 43.5 million tonnes of grain

Ukraine exports 43.5 million tonnes of grain

Ukraine's grain exports have reached 43.5 million tonnes so far in the 2018/19 season, compared with 34.9 million tonnes at the same point last season, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. Ukraine has said it harvested a record 70 million tonnes of gr
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
China soyameal futures rally on Sino-US trade tension

China soyameal futures rally on Sino-US trade tension

China's soyameal futures rallied more than 2 percent on Thursday in their biggest daily gain since October 2018, amid renewed Sino-US trade tension. The United States announced on Wednesday that it would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 2
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Canadian canola futures dip

Canadian canola futures dip

ICE Canadian canola futures eased on Thursday, weighed down by weakness in soya prices that was due to worries about trade talks between Washington and Beijing. Canola was underpinned by weakness in the Canadian dollar. Canola looks to remain weak as farm
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Buyers conspicuous by their absence from cotton market
Cotton

Buyers conspicuous by their absence from cotton market

A kind of uncertainty prevailed on the cotton market on Saturday as most of the participants were on the sidelines in the absence fresh leads, dealers said. The official spot rate dropped further Rs 100 to Rs 8750, they added. In the ready session, not a
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Indonesia's miller buys Black Sea wheat

Indonesia's miller buys Black Sea wheat

A flour miller in Indonesia bought up to 30,000 tonnes of Black Sea-origin wheat for August shipment at around $210 a tonne, including cost and freight (C&F), two Singapore-based trade sources said. Asian buyers have largely covered for wheat supplies unt
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan lose after exciting show in second ODI

Pakistan lose after exciting show in second ODI

England just did enough to beat Pakistan by 12 runs in the second one-day international at Southampton on Saturday as they took a 1-0 in the five-match series World Cup hosts England, top of the ODI rankings, made 373 for three with Jos Buttler hitting 11
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Women cricket team fully focused to win decider

Women cricket team fully focused to win decider

Pakistan women team are fully focused on winning the third and final match and with it the ICC Women's Championship ODI series against South Africa when the two teams line-up for the series decider at the Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Sunday (today). The se
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
First blood for USA at action-packed World Relays

First blood for USA at action-packed World Relays

The United States threw down a marker on a dramatic opening night at the World Relays on Saturday, capturing historic gold medals in the mixed shuttle hurdles and 2x2x400 metres. Devon Allen anchored the Americans to victory over hosts Japan in a shuttle
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
World championship leader Neuville hospitalised after crash

World championship leader Neuville hospitalised after crash

World rally championship leader Thierry Neuville rolled his car on a ridge at the Rally of Chile on Saturday and despite scrambling clear of his battered Hyundai was taken to hospital for further tests, his team said. The Belgian ace's team tweeted that N
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
ICC charges analyst for trying to bribe Sri Lanka minister

ICC charges analyst for trying to bribe Sri Lanka minister

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Saturday it has charged a Sri Lankan team advisor with trying to bribe the country's sports minister to influence an international match. The move against Sanath Jayasundara, a performance analyst for the natio
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bangladesh unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July

Bangladesh unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July

Bangladesh cricket authorities said Saturday they are unlikely to proceed with a planned tour to Sri Lanka in July citing fears that the country could be hit by another attack after last month's devastating Easter bombings. Bangladesh's one-day internatio
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Djokovic reaches Madrid final

Djokovic reaches Madrid final

World number one Novak Djokovic reached the final of the Madrid Open after seeing off last year's runner-up Dominic Thiem 7-6(2) 7-6(4) in a gruelling, high-quality encounter on Saturday that lasted two hours and 22 minutes. The Serbian will meet either f
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
USDA says grain supplies to remain massive in new crop year

USDA says grain supplies to remain massive in new crop year

The US Department of Agriculture on Friday forecast bigger-than-expected domestic supplies of corn, soyabeans and wheat, with outlooks for big harvests and export concerns underpinning the bearish stocks view. The report added fuel to the market's ongoing
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
China's sugar output seen at 10.7 million tonnes: USDA attache

China's sugar output seen at 10.7 million tonnes: USDA attache

Chinese sugar output is expected to rise less than 1 percent to 10.7 million tonnes in 2019/20, as low prices and limited land availability slow production growth, according to a U.S Department of Agriculture attache report published on Tuesday.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Copper to creep higher in coming months

Copper to creep higher in coming months

Copper prices are expected to extend their rebound in coming months as recovering demand in top metals consumer China and mine disruptions create a larger than expected deficit, a Reuters poll showed. Benchmark London Metal Exchange copper bounced off an
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
China expects its 2019/20 soyabean output to hit highest in 14 years

China expects its 2019/20 soyabean output to hit highest in 14 years

China expects its soyabean output to hit the highest level in 14 years in 2019/20, boosted by a plan to revitalise the nation's production of the oilseed. The country will churn out 17.27 million tonnes of soyabeans in the 2019/20 crop year, up 7.9% from
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
India imports 27,000 tonnes non-GM corn from Ukraine

India imports 27,000 tonnes non-GM corn from Ukraine

India has imported an extra 27,000 tonnes of non-genetically modified (GM) corn from Ukraine at $205 a tonne, including cost, insurance and freight, three trade sources said on Thursday, to offset a shortage triggered by pest infestations and dry weather.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Falling coffee prices mean falling forests: US coffee czar

Falling coffee prices mean falling forests: US coffee czar

Plunging coffee prices may be pressuring farmers to carve out land in rainforests for survival, the head of the US coffee trade body said, urging more help for growers to cope. Their behaviour was even more concerning because felling forests would acceler
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chief Minister, Sindh

Message from Chief Minister, Sindh

"Sindh is fully resolved to undertake more reforms and adopt policies that create an enabling environment for the private sector and make doing business easy in the province. After dropping for almost a decade, Pakistan's ranking on this report improved b
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chief Secretary Sindh

Message from Chief Secretary Sindh

The Government of Sindh recognizes how imperative it is for the progress of Sindh, and Pakistan, to bring together initiatives and action on reforms, as taken by multiple provincial departments and agencies, geared to facilitate ease of doing business in
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chairperson, Planning and Development Board, Sindh

Message from Chairperson, Planning and Development Board, Sindh

The Sindh Government has undertaken several business reforms through government agencies like the Sindh Environment Protection Agency, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board and the Sindh Building Control Authority, to ease up the process of dealing with co
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Minister for Local Government Department, Sindh

Message from Minister for Local Government Department, Sindh

On the eve of inauguration of automated Single Window Facility in SBCA, I would like to congratulate the Government of Sindh for achieving such a great milestone. Government of Sindh is determined to proceed further under the agenda of ease of doing busin
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Project Director-Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project

Message from Project Director-Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project

Government of Sindh in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched, "Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project" to enhance public spaces, improve administrative services and the city's capacity for development. To achieve this objective, neighborhoods
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from World Bank's Country Director for Pakistan

Message from World Bank's Country Director for Pakistan

I would like to congratulate the Sindh Building Control Authority on the launching of construction permits automation and a modern customer service-oriented single-window facility. This is an important milestone for the country. I would also like to laud
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Secretary Local Government, Sindh

Message from Secretary Local Government, Sindh

As the head of the Administrative Department of Local Government & HTP, it is a moment of remarkable achievement for me and the Government of Sindh. I congratulate Sindh Building Authority for establishing the most function-oriented and modern Single Wind
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Secretary, Investment Department Sindh

Message from Secretary, Investment Department Sindh

On achieving the milestone completion of the Single Window Facility, with support from World Bank Group's Karachi Neighbourhood Improvement Project and Doing Business Reform Advisory, that will enable a fully automated process for obtaining construction p
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Director General SBCA

Message from Director General SBCA

Sindh Building Control Authority has introduced the most modern facility with the support of Government of Sindh and World Bank. By using the technology of Single Window Facility general public can now have construction permits, project verification, and
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chairman ABAD

Message from Chairman ABAD

This is good news for all of us that getting a construction permit in Sindh is now faster than ever. This is a great time for aspiring entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises to invest in and burgeon their construction and development business. This
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council

Message from Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council

The Government of Sindh is pursuing a reform agenda to facilitate ease of business in the province to promote investment in all sectors of the economy, facilitate local and foreign investors in speedy materialization of their projects, enhance Sindh's int
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chairman Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners

Message from Chairman Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners

The recent initiative taken by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) regarding the introduction of a "One Window" operation for processing and approval of building plans is highly commendable. This initiative will go a long way in facilitating quick
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: uncertainty prevails on open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: uncertainty prevails on open market

Deep uncertainty existed on the open market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. They said that open currency market was highly volatile due to strong demand of dollar by small investors and buyers. Rupee was trading at Rs 142.50
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: uncertainty prevails on open market
Currency

THE RUPEE: uncertainty prevails on open market

Deep uncertainty existed on the open market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. They said that open currency market was highly volatile due to strong demand of dollar by small investors and buyers. Rupee was trading at Rs 142.50
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 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 (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 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 (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 11, 2019)

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 11, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (May 11, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (May 12, 2019).

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (April 01 to 30, 2019)

Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran

US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran

The Uni-ted States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure Saturday on archfoe Iran. In response to alleged threats from Iran, t
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran

US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran

The Uni-ted States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure Saturday on archfoe Iran. In response to alleged threats from Iran, t
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Gwadar

Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Gwadar

At least one person has been killed after three gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Gwadar, the centrepiece of a multi-billion dollar Chinese infrastructure project, the military said Saturday. The gunmen shot dead a security guard at the entrance to the fiv
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Gwadar

Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Gwadar

At least one person has been killed after three gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Gwadar, the centrepiece of a multi-billion dollar Chinese infrastructure project, the military said Saturday. The gunmen shot dead a security guard at the entrance to the fiv
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Guard embraced martyrdom: ISPR

Guard embraced martyrdom: ISPR

"Three terrorists attempted forced entry in PC (Pearl Continental) Gwadar. Guard at entry challenged them. Terrorists opened fire on PC security guard who embraced Shahadat (martyrdom)," said the ISPR, the military's media wing. The ISPR confirmed that gu
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Guard embraced martyrdom: ISPR

Guard embraced martyrdom: ISPR

"Three terrorists attempted forced entry in PC (Pearl Continental) Gwadar. Guard at entry challenged them. Terrorists opened fire on PC security guard who embraced Shahadat (martyrdom)," said the ISPR, the military's media wing. The ISPR confirmed that gu
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
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