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Print - 2019-09-01
Canadian dollar extends August's decline
Currency

Canadian dollar extends August's decline

The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, giving up gains it made after data showing stronger-than-expected GDP growth for the second quarter, as oil prices fell and the greenback broadly rallied.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Long dollar bets fall to lowest in over a year

Long dollar bets fall to lowest in over a year

Speculators cut their net long dollar position in the latest week to the lowest level since June 2018, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sterling investors hold their nerve despite Johnson's gambit
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Sterling investors hold their nerve despite Johnson's gambit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's most audacious bid yet to take Britain out of the European Union on October 31 with or without a deal on their future relations is not panicking money managers yet. Some even sense an opportunity, believing the British curre
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sweden to introduce bank tax to fund defence boost

Sweden to introduce bank tax to fund defence boost

Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Saturday the centre-left coalition government would introduce a bank tax to help fund greater defence spending from 2022. The Social Democrats and Greens said on Friday they had agreed with the Centre a
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Zelensky slams Nord Stream 2 as Ukraine seeks US gas

Zelensky slams Nord Stream 2 as Ukraine seeks US gas

Ukraine's president on Saturday slammed the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline set to send Russian gas to Germany as a "threat" to Europe and welcomed moves by Kiev to tap into US gas supplies. Volodymyr Zelensky made the comments beside Poland's Presid
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia splits industry and mining from energy ministry

Saudi Arabia splits industry and mining from energy ministry

Saudi Arabia created a new ministry for industry and mineral resources, separating it from the kingdom's colossal energy ministry, and replaced the powerful head of the royal court, in a series of royal orders issued late on Friday. Bandar Alkhorayef, an
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Argentina curbs banks' access to pesos
Currency

Argentina curbs banks' access to pesos

Argentina's battered bonds and currency were driven still lower on Friday amid downgrades by three credit rating agencies and a new measure the central bank said was designed to "avoid any lack of money" and safeguard the liquidity of the country's financ
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Opposition supporters defy ban, march on Moscow

Opposition supporters defy ban, march on Moscow

Chanting "This is our city", Russian opposition supporters marched in central Moscow Saturday in defiance of a protest ban, just a week before controversial elections in the capital. Under the watchful eye of police, hundreds participated in the so-called
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Google to pay out $150-200 million over YouTube privacy claims

Google to pay out $150-200 million over YouTube privacy claims

Google will pay $150-200 million to settle allegations YouTube violated a children's privacy law while gathering data to better target its adverts, US media reports said Friday. The US Federal Trade Commission agreed the amount of the settlement against Y
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
North Korea hits out at Pompeo comments

North Korea hits out at Pompeo comments

North Korea Saturday lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his comments on Pyongyang's "rogue behaviour" and warned its expectations for nuclear talks with Washington are "gradually disappearing". Pyongyang's angry words come as working-lev
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
US blacklists Iranian tanker in Mediterranean

US blacklists Iranian tanker in Mediterranean

  • The United States has blacklisted the Iranian tanker Adrian Darya, saying it had "reliable information" it was transporting oil to Syria in defiance of wide-ranging sanctions on the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Previously known as Grace 1, the vessel was
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Swedish packaging pioneer Hans dies

Swedish packaging pioneer Hans dies

Swedish businessman Hans Rausing, credited with turning food packaging company Tetra Pak into a global giant, has died in England aged 93, his family said. "Hans Rausing had exceptional drive, and right to the end a commitment to entrepreneurship in Swede
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
US actress Valerie Harper dies

US actress Valerie Harper dies

Valerie Harper, one of US television's biggest stars in the 1970s for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spin-off "Rhoda," died Friday after a long battle with lung and brain cancer. She was 80. Harper won four Emmys and a Golden Globe for her portrayal
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
One dead, eight wounded in French knife attack

One dead, eight wounded in French knife attack

A 19-year-old man was killed and another eight people were wounded, three seriously, in a knife attack Saturday in the French city of Lyon, a regional official and emergency services said. A man armed with a knife and a skewer carried out the attack in Vi
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
40 killed in US missile strikes in Syria

40 killed in US missile strikes in Syria

US forces attacked jihadist leaders in Syria Saturday, the Pentagon said, in what a battlefield monitor called a missile strike that left at least 40 dead. The US Defense Department said the attack targeted leaders of Al-Qaeda in Syria north of Idlib. It
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'The Little Art' launches 'Equally Loud'

'The Little Art' launches 'Equally Loud'

The Little Art launches "Equally Loud", new platform enabling young minds from marginalized societies to express and share their experiences through creative mediums. The new platform was launched at an evening of open discussion with creative minds showc
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items on the rise

Prices of essential kitchen items on the rise

Prices of essential kitchen items especially perishable items kept witnessing an increasing trend during this week past as compared to previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed onion price
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Rashid vows to reduce fares of Jinnah Express

Rashid vows to reduce fares of Jinnah Express

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday said all political parties are on the same page regarding the Kashmir issue, and maintained that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman will join him in Kashmir march. Th
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
SBP urged to review its policies for facilitating private sector

SBP urged to review its policies for facilitating private sector

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the central bank to review its policies to facilitate private sector, as the credit offtake in fiscal year 2018-19 has fallen to Rs 607.5 billion against Rs 618.2 billion of last year on the back of high ke
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Mirza lauds steps taken by new SECP chief
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Mirza lauds steps taken by new SECP chief

The recently reinstated head of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board, Khalid Mirza on Saturday in broad terms appreciated the recent measures taken by the new SECP chairman and was glad to note that the commission has picke
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Alvi optimistic about Sindh's participation in Ehsaas programme

Alvi optimistic about Sindh's participation in Ehsaas programme

President Dr. Arif Alvi appreciative of Sindh Government for initiating public friendly laws invited it to also get actively engaged in Ehsaas Program in the larger interest of the masses, particularly the marginalized segments.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Speculators hike net short position in sugar
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Speculators hike net short position in sugar

Speculators hiked their net short position in raw sugar on ICE Futures US in the week to August 27 to its highest in nearly three months, US government data showed on Friday.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
ICCO halves cocoa surplus estimate

ICCO halves cocoa surplus estimate

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) on Friday halved its forecast for the expected global cocoa surplus in the 2018/19 season as growth in grindings, a proxy for demand, is set to outpace production increases.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Few deliveries expected against CBOT September wheat futures
Exchange

Few deliveries expected against CBOT September wheat futures

Firm domestic cash markets for soft red winter wheat should minimize deliveries against Chicago Board of Trade September wheat futures on Friday, the first notice day, traders and analysts said. But trader views were mixed on the amount of deliveries agai
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
NLC holds free medical camp

NLC holds free medical camp

The National Logistic Cell (NLC) organised a free medical camp in Torkham, Khyber district on Saturday. More than 300 patients were treated in free medical camp set up here in Basic Health Unit (BHU)
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
RTO gets details of over 17,000 property owners

RTO gets details of over 17,000 property owners

The Regional Tax Office (RTO) of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has obtained details of more than 17,000 property owners from the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), besides the details relating to the housing societies in the city, said sources.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Ban on arms licence lifted

Ban on arms licence lifted

The Interior Ministry has lifted the ban on weapon licence through a notification, said sources. They said only high government officials, ministers or bureaucrats would be eligible to apply for the licence while those travelling from abroad would be faci
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bilawal to visit AJK: Manzoor

Bilawal to visit AJK: Manzoor

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to visit Azad Kashmir and Punjab soon, said secretary-general Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Ch Manzoor Ahmed on Saturday. He said Bilawal is heading towards Bidin and Thar after the successful visit of Gilgit Baltistan.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Tourism minister meets Bruneian counterpart

Tourism minister meets Bruneian counterpart

A Pakistani delegation led by Provincial Minister for Tourism and Sports Rai Taimoor Bhatti called on Bruneian Minister for Primary Resources and Tourism Haji Ali Bin Apong in Brunei Darussalam, yesterday.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Ahsan slams PTI government for 'economic mismanagement'

Ahsan slams PTI government for 'economic mismanagement'

Slamming the 'economic mismanagement' on the part of PTI-led government, PML-N senior leader and former interior minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that the PTI government had been exposed on economic front.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MPCL observes Kashmir Hour

MPCL observes Kashmir Hour

Employees led by management of Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) observed the Kashmir hour as directed by Prime Minister Imran Khan with great fervour and enthusiasm on Friday 30th August 2019, at MPCL Head Office Islamabad. All employees of Mari Petr
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PFA to check quality of ghee, cheese

PFA to check quality of ghee, cheese

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will start two-day ghee, butter and cheese sampling campaign from next month across Punjab. The purpose of the campaign is to ensure provision of safe and healthy food by checking the quality and standard of products. PFA D
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Muharram arrangements for Faisalabad reviewed

Muharram arrangements for Faisalabad reviewed

Punjab Cabinet Sub Committee for Law & Order headed by Punjab Minister for Law Raja Basharat visited here to review the Muharram arrangements in Faisalabad division. Punjab Minister for Sports Rai Taimur Bhatti, Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Hash
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Thunderstorm, rain likely in upper parts of country

Thunderstorm, rain likely in upper parts of country

Rain with wind-thunderstorm is expected in upper parts of the country in coming 24 hours and isolated falls in lower Sindh, the Met Office said on Saturday. It said that scattered isolated heavy falls may hit Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Fais
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Efforts afoot to help resolve businessmen's issues: Alvi

Efforts afoot to help resolve businessmen's issues: Alvi

President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has told the business community that the government is well aware of their problems and is making efforts to solve them on a priority basis. Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Chemical & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDM
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
TCM becomes first Eco Dealership for Toyota-IMC

TCM becomes first Eco Dealership for Toyota-IMC

Toyota Central Motors (TCM) becomes Pakistan's first dealership to clear the Asia Pacific-Eco Dealership audit and Toyota Service Management's Fix-It-Right (TSM-FIR) evaluations. These were conducted by international representatives of Toyota Motors Asia
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
No nation can make progress sans education: minister

No nation can make progress sans education: minister

Sindh Minister for Human Settlements, Ghulam Murtaza Baloch has said that it is an undeniable fact that without making progress in the field of education, we can not get a prominent place among the nations of the world. Speaking at Annual Prize Distributi
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'Traders pinning high hopes on PM-governor SBP meeting'

'Traders pinning high hopes on PM-governor SBP meeting'

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that business community is pinning high hopes on the recent meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and governor State Bank of Pakistan and they are positive abou
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sindh GP Fund Centres open in three districts

Sindh GP Fund Centres open in three districts

Sindh Accountant General, Gufran Memon inaugurated Sindh GP Fund Centres in District Badin, District Umerkot and District Mithi. AG Sindh announced that these centres would be established in all 22 districts of Sindh. GP Fund cases of more than 500,000 em
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PIA revenue registers 40 percent rise in last six months

PIA revenue registers 40 percent rise in last six months

The revenue of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has surged by over 40 percent during last six months as compared to last corresponding period, said CEO PIA. He was speaking at MoU signing ceremony held at Federation House Karachi on the other day. CE
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PIA revenue registers 40 percent rise in last six months

PIA revenue registers 40 percent rise in last six months

The revenue of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has surged by over 40 percent during last six months as compared to last corresponding period, said CEO PIA. He was speaking at MoU signing ceremony held at Federation House Karachi on the other day. CE
Updated 02 Sep, 2019 08:46am
Corps Commander Peshawar visits Pak-Afghan border

Corps Commander Peshawar visits Pak-Afghan border

Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood Khattak paid visit to Landi Kotal where he inspected Pak-Afghan sharing border, Torkham on Saturday. The Corps Commander flew to the town through military chopper where he was received by
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Six DMCs consume record Rs 800 million petrol every year: Alamgir

Six DMCs consume record Rs 800 million petrol every year: Alamgir

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and Fixit founder Alamgir Khan on Saturday claimed that six district municipal corporations (DMCs) consume record petrol worth Rs 800 million every year but claim of having no funds to collect the garbage.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
CM for proper lighting arrangements at Torkham border

CM for proper lighting arrangements at Torkham border

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Saturday directed the completion of all arrangements for the 24/7 hours opening of Torkham border. He said that Torkham border is being opened for 24/7 hours for first-time; therefore, all concerned institutions should ensur
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Czech Republic builds water channel in Bannu

Czech Republic builds water channel in Bannu

The Peshawar-based Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic, Barrister Assad Saifullah Khan has inaugurated a water channel at Shober Khel area of Baka Khel, district Bannu. The channel is constructed with the financial assistance of Czech Republic,
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Ministry introduces bottled water for government offices

Ministry introduces bottled water for government offices

The Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced its own bottled water initially for government offices, which would cost Re 1 per litre. Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology said that the step has been taken in light of the go
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
TV anchorperson seeks minister's disqualification

TV anchorperson seeks minister's disqualification

The Islamabad High Court has been approached for the disqualification of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
26 passengers killed as bus plunges into river

26 passengers killed as bus plunges into river

At least 26 people were killed and two injured after a passenger bus plunged into river in Kandia tehsil of Upper Kohistan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. The unfortunate bus was carrying 35 passengers, including women and children when it met w
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Economic policies to usher in sustainable growth: NA speaker

Economic policies to usher in sustainable growth: NA speaker

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in Islamabad on Saturday. Economic situation in the country and measure initiated by the Government for restructuring of economy and generation of
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Criminal activities surge in Islamabad
Currency

Criminal activities surge in Islamabad

Over seven cases of theft including house robbery and snatching at gunpoint, eight cases of car lifting, three of kidnapping and one case of murder were reported to the city's various police stations during the last week. According to the data gathered by
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Private sector's role vital to make Pakistan clean and green: Fawad

Private sector's role vital to make Pakistan clean and green: Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Saturday said that the government is fully committed to making Pakistan clean and green as per the vision of the Prime Minister Imran Khan, and this mission can only be achieved through contribut
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Rational criminal

Rational criminal

It is argued that large part of crime is economics - if people are working and have a home and family to support, then you can reduce the crime rate in society. This was also an inspirational quote from Vincent Frank that Business Recorder op-ed wr
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Capital flight: Indonesian move could prompt new environment crisis

Capital flight: Indonesian move could prompt new environment crisis

Abandoning Jakarta for a new capital in Borneo won't save the fast-sinking Indonesian megacity from disaster and could even spark a fresh environmental crisis in a region home to rainforests and endangered orangutans, critics have warned.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Fires not the only threat facing Amazon

Fires not the only threat facing Amazon

Raging wildfires have drawn the world's attention to the Amazon but immolation is just one of the dangers facing the world's largest rain forest, environmental experts across the region say.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
What is govt's plan?

What is govt's plan?

The government does not seem to have a clear road map for economic recovery. The SBP is designing a policy of import compression, and is eyeing to jack up tax revenues growth at an unprecedented level, and the ministry of industry is eyeing to boost inves
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Media controls in India

Media controls in India

Independent media in India faces frustrating hurdles in the performance of professional duties in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The government claims all is well in the disputed region. But since its August 5 security clampdown, no regional newspaper
Updated 02 Sep, 2019 06:37am
'Kashmir Hour'

'Kashmir Hour'

As India's security lockdown and communication blackout of Occupied Kashmir continues the people all across Pakistan observed the 'Kashmir Hour' on Friday. Cities, towns and villages across this South Asian country came to a standstill, people belonging t
Updated 02 Sep, 2019 06:37am
Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz amid peace talks with US

Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz amid peace talks with US

Taliban forces attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, setting off hours of gun battles, even as US negotiators move closer to finalising a deal with the insurgents for the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz amid peace talks with US

Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz amid peace talks with US

Taliban forces attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, setting off hours of gun battles, even as US negotiators move closer to finalising a deal with the insurgents for the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
HK protests turn to chaos amid tear gas and petrol bombs

HK protests turn to chaos amid tear gas and petrol bombs

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon on Saturday as pro-democracy protesters threw petrol bombs in the latest in a series of clashes that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
HK protests turn to chaos amid tear gas and petrol bombs

HK protests turn to chaos amid tear gas and petrol bombs

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon on Saturday as pro-democracy protesters threw petrol bombs in the latest in a series of clashes that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted

Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted

Twitter said Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been "compromised" after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted. The tweets containing racial slurs and suggestions about a bomb showed up around 2000 GMT on the @jack acco
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted

Twitter CEO account hacked, offensive tweets posted

Twitter said Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been "compromised" after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted. The tweets containing racial slurs and suggestions about a bomb showed up around 2000 GMT on the @jack acco
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sudan's Bashir charged with illegal use of foreign funds

Sudan's Bashir charged with illegal use of foreign funds

Sudan's ousted president Omar al-Bashir was charged in court Saturday with illegal acquisition and use of foreign funds, offences that could land him behind bars for more than a decade. Bashir, who was deposed in April following months of mass protests ag
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sudan's Bashir charged with illegal use of foreign funds

Sudan's Bashir charged with illegal use of foreign funds

Sudan's ousted president Omar al-Bashir was charged in court Saturday with illegal acquisition and use of foreign funds, offences that could land him behind bars for more than a decade. Bashir, who was deposed in April following months of mass protests ag
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
UAE firms scout trade at Syria fair

UAE firms scout trade at Syria fair

A delegation of at least 40 businessmen from the United Arab Emirates attended a state-backed trade fair in Syria's capital, defying US warnings against doing business with the government and associates of President Bashar al-Assad. The UAE, one of Washin
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
UAE firms scout trade at Syria fair

UAE firms scout trade at Syria fair

A delegation of at least 40 businessmen from the United Arab Emirates attended a state-backed trade fair in Syria's capital, defying US warnings against doing business with the government and associates of President Bashar al-Assad. The UAE, one of Washin
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
EFF programme: IMF's first quarterly review to take place in December

EFF programme: IMF's first quarterly review to take place in December

The Intern-ational Monetary Fund's first quarterly monitoring and review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Pakistan will take place in December. Significant discrepancies have emerged between the claims made in the 2019-20 budget documents
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
EFF programme: IMF's first quarterly review to take place in December

EFF programme: IMF's first quarterly review to take place in December

The Intern-ational Monetary Fund's first quarterly monitoring and review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Pakistan will take place in December. Significant discrepancies have emerged between the claims made in the 2019-20 budget documents
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Almost two million people in northeast India were left facing statelessness on Saturday after the state of Assam published a citizenship list aimed at weeding out "foreign infiltrators", in a process the central government wants to replicate nationwide. A
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Two million face statelessness as India publishes citizenship list

Almost two million people in northeast India were left facing statelessness on Saturday after the state of Assam published a citizenship list aimed at weeding out "foreign infiltrators", in a process the central government wants to replicate nationwide. A
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MoF announces reduction in prices of POL products
Exchange

MoF announces reduction in prices of POL products

Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday a reduction in prices of petroleum products for month of September owing to a decrease in global oil prices. The government had passed on full impact of reduction in prices of petrol, kerosene oil and Light Diesel
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MoF announces reduction in prices of POL products
Exchange

MoF announces reduction in prices of POL products

Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday a reduction in prices of petroleum products for month of September owing to a decrease in global oil prices. The government had passed on full impact of reduction in prices of petrol, kerosene oil and Light Diesel
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in IoK

Pakistan warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in IoK

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi on Thursday updated the United Nations Security Council President Joanna Wronecka on the deepening crisis in Indian occupied Kashmir. The Pakistani envoy also briefed two senior world
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in IoK

Pakistan warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in IoK

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi on Thursday updated the United Nations Security Council President Joanna Wronecka on the deepening crisis in Indian occupied Kashmir. The Pakistani envoy also briefed two senior world
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Government ready for 'conditional' bilateral talks: Qureshi

Government ready for 'conditional' bilateral talks: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has offered initiation of 'conditional' dialogue with New Delhi during an interview with a foreign news agency. He maintained that Pakistan has no objection to holding bilateral talks with India; however any mediator
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Government ready for 'conditional' bilateral talks: Qureshi

Government ready for 'conditional' bilateral talks: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has offered initiation of 'conditional' dialogue with New Delhi during an interview with a foreign news agency. He maintained that Pakistan has no objection to holding bilateral talks with India; however any mediator
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Counter-terrorism ops have made Army battle hardened: CoAS

Counter-terrorism ops have made Army battle hardened: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Jawed Bajwa on Saturday said that Counter Terrorism Operations have made Pakistan Army battle hardened. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS Bajwa visited Headquarters of Lahore Corps and P
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Counter-terrorism ops have made Army battle hardened: CoAS

Counter-terrorism ops have made Army battle hardened: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Jawed Bajwa on Saturday said that Counter Terrorism Operations have made Pakistan Army battle hardened. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS Bajwa visited Headquarters of Lahore Corps and P
Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am