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Print - 2019-06-02
FBR asks banks to pursue account holders to avail scheme

FBR asks banks to pursue account holders to avail scheme

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested the banks to pursue their customers/account holders to avail the Assets Declaration Scheme-2019 in cases where the accountholders have balance of Rs 500,000 as on April 30, 2019 and the account has not been
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
FBR asks banks to pursue account holders to avail scheme

FBR asks banks to pursue account holders to avail scheme

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested the banks to pursue their customers/account holders to avail the Assets Declaration Scheme-2019 in cases where the accountholders have balance of Rs 500,000 as on April 30, 2019 and the account has not been
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes in the income tax laws through Finance Bill 2019-20 for documentation of economy, bringing real estate sector into tax system, increasing the number of new taxpayers/return filers, registration
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes in the income tax laws through Finance Bill 2019-20 for documentation of economy, bringing real estate sector into tax system, increasing the number of new taxpayers/return filers, registration
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

Finance Bill 2019-20: Major changes in income tax laws suggested

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes in the income tax laws through Finance Bill 2019-20 for documentation of economy, bringing real estate sector into tax system, increasing the number of new taxpayers/return filers, registration
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar in a meeting with Special Economic Advisor Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor for Trade and Textile Abdul Razzak Dawood, State Minister Hammad Azhar, here Saturday said the government is framing long-term policies to put t
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar in a meeting with Special Economic Advisor Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor for Trade and Textile Abdul Razzak Dawood, State Minister Hammad Azhar, here Saturday said the government is framing long-term policies to put t
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar in a meeting with Special Economic Advisor Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor for Trade and Textile Abdul Razzak Dawood, State Minister Hammad Azhar, here Saturday said the government is framing long-term policies to put t
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Government expects $2-3 billion from World Bank, ADB: adviser

Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar in a meeting with Special Economic Advisor Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor for Trade and Textile Abdul Razzak Dawood, State Minister Hammad Azhar, here Saturday said the government is framing long-term policies to put t
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez
Exchange

Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Saturday stressed the need for promoting barter trade with an exclusive focus on boosting export of Pakistani products in the global market instead of depending on one way heavy import devouring
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez
Exchange

Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Saturday stressed the need for promoting barter trade with an exclusive focus on boosting export of Pakistani products in the global market instead of depending on one way heavy import devouring
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez
Exchange

Barter trade to be promoted to boost exports: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Saturday stressed the need for promoting barter trade with an exclusive focus on boosting export of Pakistani products in the global market instead of depending on one way heavy import devouring
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Prime in-ister''s Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Produ-ction and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood is all set to fight the case of industry and business community with Finance Ministry''s team in Bani Gala on Sunday (today) well-informed source
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Prime in-ister's Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Produ-ction and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood is all set to fight the case of industry and business community with Finance Ministry's team in Bani Gala on Sunday (today) well-informed sources
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Dawood takes on MoF team at Bani Gala today

Prime in-ister's Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Produ-ction and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood is all set to fight the case of industry and business community with Finance Ministry's team in Bani Gala on Sunday (today) well-informed sources
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Taliban leader says no Eid ceasefire

Taliban leader says no Eid ceasefire

The Taliban's leader said Saturday the insurgents will not call a ceasefire any time soon, even as a US envoy was heading to the region for a fresh round of peace talks. In a rare and defiant message ahead of what would be the seventh round of recent nego
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Taliban leader says no Eid ceasefire

Taliban leader says no Eid ceasefire

The Taliban's leader said Saturday the insurgents will not call a ceasefire any time soon, even as a US envoy was heading to the region for a fresh round of peace talks. In a rare and defiant message ahead of what would be the seventh round of recent nego
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
US warns China on ''behaviour'' towards its neighbours

US warns China on ''behaviour'' towards its neighbours

The United States warned China on Saturday against "threatening its neighbours'' sovereignty" and said Washington is investing in new military technology to defend its Asian allies. Ties between the two powers are once again taking centre stage at the wee
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
US warns China on 'behaviour' towards its neighbours

US warns China on 'behaviour' towards its neighbours

The United States warned China on Saturday against "threatening its neighbours' sovereignty" and said Washington is investing in new military technology to defend its Asian allies. Ties between the two powers are once again taking centre stage at the week
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
US warns China on 'behaviour' towards its neighbours

US warns China on 'behaviour' towards its neighbours

The United States warned China on Saturday against "threatening its neighbours' sovereignty" and said Washington is investing in new military technology to defend its Asian allies. Ties between the two powers are once again taking centre stage at the week
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions
Exchange

China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions

China on Saturday increased tariffs on billions worth of US goods as it prepares to unveil a blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies that analysts say aims to punish US and foreign firms cutting off supplies to telecoms giant Huawei. Beijing''s move h
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions
Exchange

China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions

China on Saturday increased tariffs on billions worth of US goods as it prepares to unveil a blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies that analysts say aims to punish US and foreign firms cutting off supplies to telecoms giant Huawei. Beijing's move hi
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions
Exchange

China raises tariffs on US goods amid esclating tensions

China on Saturday increased tariffs on billions worth of US goods as it prepares to unveil a blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies that analysts say aims to punish US and foreign firms cutting off supplies to telecoms giant Huawei. Beijing's move hi
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
'Elected vs Selected': PML-N releases 'white paper'
Currency

'Elected vs Selected': PML-N releases 'white paper'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said that the country is facing stagflation due to 'failed' economic policies, posing serious challenges not only to the country's integrity but also in pursuing an indep
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
'Elected vs Selected': PML-N releases 'white paper'
Currency

'Elected vs Selected': PML-N releases 'white paper'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said that the country is facing stagflation due to 'failed' economic policies, posing serious challenges not only to the country's integrity but also in pursuing an indep
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties
Exchange

PM, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday on the sidelines of the 14th Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). According to details, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest during their
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties
Exchange

PM, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday on the sidelines of the 14th Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). According to details, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest during their
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM asks OIC to act against blasphemy, Islamophobia

PM asks OIC to act against blasphemy, Islamophobia

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday while terming the phenomena of blasphemy and Islamophobia the OIC's failure, urged the Muslim world body to play an effective role in safeguarding the rights of Muslims and their religious sentiments.
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PM asks OIC to act against blasphemy, Islamophobia

PM asks OIC to act against blasphemy, Islamophobia

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday while terming the phenomena of blasphemy and Islamophobia the OIC's failure, urged the Muslim world body to play an effective role in safeguarding the rights of Muslims and their religious sentiments.
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
OIC backs Saudis in Iran standoff

OIC backs Saudis in Iran standoff

A Saudi-hosted Islamic summit on Saturday threw its support behind Palestinians ahead of a US-led peace plan suspected to be skewed in favour of Israel, as Muslim states rallied around Saudi Arabia over tensions with Iran. The Organisation of Islamic Coop
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
OIC backs Saudis in Iran standoff

OIC backs Saudis in Iran standoff

A Saudi-hosted Islamic summit on Saturday threw its support behind Palestinians ahead of a US-led peace plan suspected to be skewed in favour of Israel, as Muslim states rallied around Saudi Arabia over tensions with Iran. The Organisation of Islamic Coop
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Soldier martyred in NW terrorist attack

Soldier martyred in NW terrorist attack

One Pak Army soldier was martyred on Saturday in a gun and bomb attack on a military vehicle in Boya area of North Waziristan tribal district. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the terrorists first opened fire on the Army vehicle, which was
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Soldier martyred in NW terrorist attack

Soldier martyred in NW terrorist attack

One Pak Army soldier was martyred on Saturday in a gun and bomb attack on a military vehicle in Boya area of North Waziristan tribal district. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the terrorists first opened fire on the Army vehicle, which was
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Due process followed in Shabnam Gul's hiring: Nacta

Due process followed in Shabnam Gul's hiring: Nacta

The National Coordinator Nacta has clarified that Nacta received a total of 12 requests from employees of different federal and provincial government departments working in BS 17 to 19 for posting in Nacta on deputation basis. A three member committee was
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Due process followed in Shabnam Gul's hiring: Nacta

Due process followed in Shabnam Gul's hiring: Nacta

The National Coordinator Nacta has clarified that Nacta received a total of 12 requests from employees of different federal and provincial government departments working in BS 17 to 19 for posting in Nacta on deputation basis. A three member committee was
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (June 01, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (June 02, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 01, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 01, 2019)

Published 02 Jun, 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 (June 01, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 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 (June 01, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 01, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 01, 2019).

Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar up

The rupee depreciated against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee failed to maintain it's value in terms of the dollar, losing 50 paisas for buying and selling at Rs 148.00 and Rs 149.00, they said. Th
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar up

The rupee depreciated against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee failed to maintain it's value in terms of the dollar, losing 50 paisas for buying and selling at Rs 148.00 and Rs 149.00, they said. Th
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Dry weather boosts start of Argentina wheat planting
Exchange

Dry weather boosts start of Argentina wheat planting

Recent dry weather in Argentina gave momentum to wheat planting for the 2019-20 season, which began last week and would cover 6.4 million hectares, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said on Thursday. By Wednesday, farmers in Argentina, one of the top 10 whe
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Cotton prices firm on modest trade
Cotton

Cotton prices firm on modest trade

Firm trend maintained on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of modest trade activity, dealers said. The official spot rate was inert at Rs 8800, they added. Slight arrival was seen in the arrivals of the seed cotton from Lower Sindh was availabl
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
European gasoline margins up

European gasoline margins up

Northwest European gasoline refining margins inched up on Thursday as crude oil futures continued to fall. Loadings for Britain's Forties crude oil stream have been set at 16 cargoes in July, down slightly from 17 cargoes in June, a trading source familia
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Canada's TSX to nudge higher

Canada's TSX to nudge higher

Toronto's stock market will nudge higher over the rest of the year, but investors will need to wait until the second half of 2020 for the index to better April's record peak as global trade tensions weigh on company earnings, a Reuters poll found. The med
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm

Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm

Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level restrictions and general market jitters over the US-China trade war. The Asia Pacific was the top region identified by i
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm

Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm

Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level restrictions and general market jitters over the US-China trade war. The Asia Pacific was the top region identified by i
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Global stocks to keep climbing but trade war a major hurdle
Exchange

Global stocks to keep climbing but trade war a major hurdle

Global stocks will continue their march to higher ground but an escalation of the US-China trade war poses the biggest risk, Reuters polls of over 200 equity strategists, analysts and fund managers from around the world found. Last year was not a good 12
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street skids, jolted by Trump's surprise tariff threat
Exchange

Wall Street skids, jolted by Trump's surprise tariff threat

US stocks dropped on Friday, as the S&P 500 closed out the month with its biggest May slump since 2010, after President Donald Trump's surprise threat of tariffs on Mexico fuelled fears that a trade war on multiple fronts could lead to a recession. Washin
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Canadian dollar hits five-month low
Currency

Canadian dollar hits five-month low

The Canadian dollar weakened to a five-month low against the greenback and lost ground against all the other G10 currencies on Friday, as potential US tariffs on Mexico threatened to lessen the effectiveness of a new North American trade deal. Canadian Fo
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Speculators' net long dollar bets flat

Speculators' net long dollar bets flat

Speculators' net long dollar position was little changed this week from the previous week, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $34.61 billi
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Most Latam currencies soften
Exchange

Most Latam currencies soften

A Latin American stocks benchmark fell and most Latin American currencies softened against the dollar on Friday after Mexico fell in the cross-hairs of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Aiming to stanch the flow of illegal immigrants to his country, Tr
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Proactive checks on crypto risks needed: FSB
Exchange

Proactive checks on crypto risks needed: FSB

Regulators need to step up risk assessments of the cryptocurrency sector as current rules are patchy, and quick technological change may lead to gaps in policies on digital money, the global financial stability watchdog said. They should work to foresee r
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Kenya to retire old 1,000 shilling banknote

Kenya to retire old 1,000 shilling banknote

Kenya plans to withdraw an old version of its 1,000 shilling ($9.88) banknote to tackle illicit financial flows and counterfeiting, its central bank governor said on Saturday. President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to stamp out graft when he was first elected
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
BoE's Ramsden sees weak growth in mid-2019

BoE's Ramsden sees weak growth in mid-2019

Britain's economy is likely to see slow growth through the middle of this year before picking up towards the end of 2019, Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said in an interview published on Saturday. "Given where the labour market is, giv
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Total takes on Toshiba's US LNG business

Total takes on Toshiba's US LNG business

Total will take over Toshiba's US liquefied natural gas business and get $800 million cash from the Japanese group as part of the deal, the companies said on Saturday, weeks after attempts to sell it to a Chinese buyer fell through.
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Huawei 'too close' to Chinese government to be trusted: US

Huawei 'too close' to Chinese government to be trusted: US

Telecom-munications giant Huawei is "too close" to the Chinese government, making it difficult to trust the company at the heart of an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing, the US defence chief said Saturday. Acting Secretary of Defense Pat
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Mexican president says confident that US will negotiate on tariffs

Mexican president says confident that US will negotiate on tariffs

Mexico's president said Saturday he thinks US officials are prepared to negotiate on President Donald Trump's threat to use tariffs as a tool to fight illegal migration across the border. "There is willingness on the part of US government officials to est
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Italy promises to obey EU fiscal rules as debt rises

Italy promises to obey EU fiscal rules as debt rises

Italy has vowed to respect the European Union's fiscal rules in its next budget despite deteriorating public finances and a pledge by the anti-austerity government for swingeing tax cuts. Responding to a letter from the EU Commission questioning why Italy
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Lebanon army chief angry at budget measures

Lebanon army chief angry at budget measures

Lebanon's army chief on Saturday criticised measures in the country's austerity budget, including a recruitment freeze, warning they would have a negative impact on the military. General Joseph Aoun's intervention, rare for a Lebanese army chief, comes af
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Captain charged over Budapest boat tragedy

Captain charged over Budapest boat tragedy

The captain of a river cruise ship that collided with a smaller sightseeing vessel was charged Saturday over the accident in Budapest that killed seven South Korean tourists and left 21 missing. The Mermaid carrying mainly South Korean tourists overturned
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Boris Johnson would make 'excellent' British PM: Trump

Boris Johnson would make 'excellent' British PM: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said British former foreign minister Boris Johnson would make an "excellent" prime minister to replace Theresa May. Trump was speaking ahead of the start of a state visit to Britain on Monday, during which he will meet May. S
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
India bakes as mercury nears 50 Celsius

India bakes as mercury nears 50 Celsius

Temperatures pushed towards 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) across much of India on Saturday as an unrelenting heatwave triggered warnings of water shortages and left locals fearing for their livelihoods. The western, desert state of Rajasthan recorde
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Fire in Bosnian migrant shelter injures 32

Fire in Bosnian migrant shelter injures 32

A fire in a shelter for migrants in northwest Bosnia on Saturday left 32 people hurt either from burns or injuries after they jumped from windows to escape the flames, authorities said. The blaze broke out after dawn in the privately-run facility in the t
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Blast at Russian explosives plant injures 79

Blast at Russian explosives plant injures 79

A blast at a major explosives plant in central Russia Saturday injured 79 people and damaged nearly 200 buildings nearby, local officials told Russian news agencies. The explosion happened at the "Kristall" factory in Dzerzhinsk about 400 kilometres (250
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Sudan recalls ambassador to Qatar

Sudan recalls ambassador to Qatar

Sudan's ambassador to Qatar has returned to Khartoum for consultations, the foreign ministry said Saturday, with the envoy set to fly back to Doha soon. The diplomat was summoned "to Khartoum for consultations and...will leave to Doha in the coming hours"
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
EU says Czech PM in conflict of interest, wants money back

EU says Czech PM in conflict of interest, wants money back

The European Commission says Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis must return millions of euros subsidies after a draft audit report found the billionaire in a conflict of interest, Czech media reported Saturday. The Commission conducted the audit in January
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Russian wheat prices boosted

Russian wheat prices boosted

Russian export prices for the new wheat crop, due to arrive on the market in the summer, advanced further last week alongside a rise in global benchmark prices in Chicago, analysts said on Monday. Black Sea prices for the Russian new wheat crop with 12.5%
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Middle East tensions to support Brent near $70 this year

Middle East tensions to support Brent near $70 this year

Brent crude prices are likely to hold near $70 a barrel in the remainder of the year as elevated supply risks in the Middle East offset risks to demand from the US-China trade spat, a Reuters survey showed on Friday. A monthly survey of 43 economists and
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Thailand encourages rubber exports curbs

Thailand encourages rubber exports curbs

Thailand asked exporters to curb rubber exports from May 20 and is not delaying export cuts agreed with other regional producers, an official from the country's rubber association said on Friday. Bundit Kerdvongbundit, secretary-general of the Thai Rubber
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Osaka crashes out

Osaka crashes out

World number one Naomi Osaka's hopes of winning a third successive Grand Slam ended Saturday when she was knocked out of the French Open in the third round by unheralded Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic. Japanese top seed Osaka, the reigning US an
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan can bounce back, insists Arthur

Pakistan can bounce back, insists Arthur

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has insisted they can bounce back from a "shocking" start to the World Cup. Hostile fast bowling by the West Indies saw Pakistan slump to just 105 - their second-lowest World Cup total - in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Tsitsipas first Greek since 1936 to reach fourth round

Tsitsipas first Greek since 1936 to reach fourth round

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he is targeting "more records" after becoming the first Greek player in 83 years to reach the second week at Roland Garros on Saturday as he survived a scare in the third round against Filip Krajinovic. The sixth seed led by two se
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Djokovic cruises into fourth round

Djokovic cruises into fourth round

World number one Novak Djokovic eased into the last 16 at Roland Garros on Saturday to step up his bid to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously for the second time. The Serbian saw off unseeded Italian Salvatore Caruso 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to set up a f
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Serena's Slam history bid halted

Serena's Slam history bid halted

Serena Williams's bid to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was thwarted again on Saturday when she was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 7-5 by US compatriot Sofia Kenin in the third round. It was 37-year-old Serena's earliest exit at the Sla
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Warner stars in Australia's rout of Afghanistan

Warner stars in Australia's rout of Afghanistan

David Warner scored an unbeaten 89 in his first major international appearance since a year-long ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal as champions Australia launched their World Cup defence with a seven-wicket thrashing of Afghanistan in Bristol o
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka in World Cup

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka in World Cup

New Zealand made a flying start to their World Cup campaign as paceman Matt Henry struck three times in a 10-wicket trashing of woeful Sri Lanka on Saturday. Henry returned figures of 3-29 and combined with fellow paceman Lockie Ferguson, who also took th
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
PPP leader slams government for hike in POL prices

PPP leader slams government for hike in POL prices

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) provincial leader, Nawabzada Aurangzeb Khan Hoti has slammed the government for yet another increase in prices of petroleum commodities, which, according to him, would bring a new wave of inflation in the country that will di
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Minister visits Ramazan, Eid Bazaars

Minister visits Ramazan, Eid Bazaars

Provincial Minister for Industries & Trade, Mian Aslam Iqbal visited various Eid and Ramazan Bazaars in the city and inquired about the prices, quality and availability of essential commodities items. He also inspected the weight of the bags of atta, suga
Published 02 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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