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Print - 2016-02-26
PNSC profit grows despite falling freight

PNSC profit grows despite falling freight

The Board of Directors of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) reviewed and approved the financial results of the national flag-carrier for the period ending December 31, 2015. With Minister Ports and Shipping Senator Kamran Michael in attendance
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
IMC registers Rs 5.9 billion net profit in H1FY16

IMC registers Rs 5.9 billion net profit in H1FY16

Indus Motor Company (IMC) Limited has registered Rs 5.9 billion profit during the first half of current fiscal year. According to details, the Board of Directors of IMC met on February 25, 2016 to review the financial results for the half year ended Decem
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
IMC registers Rs 5.9 billion net profit in H1FY16

IMC registers Rs 5.9 billion net profit in H1FY16

Indus Motor Company (IMC) Limited has registered Rs 5.9 billion profit during the first half of current fiscal year. According to details, the Board of Directors of IMC met on February 25, 2016 to review the financial results for the half year ended Decem
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PIA captains required to report seat occupancy in de-brief

PIA captains required to report seat occupancy in de-brief

The management of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has made all its captains bound to report seat occupancy in de-brief; it was learnt here on Thursday. According to a circular, the PIA management has made mandatory for all its captains to report the
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Solarisation brings joy to faces of villagers

Solarisation brings joy to faces of villagers

Indus Earth Trust (IET) in collaboration with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has provided 3,000 home solar lights, 300 solar lanterns, 145 solar street lights, 100 hybrid wind-solar systems, 22 solar water pumps and some other livelihood support
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Lahore
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South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Lahore

Lotte Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate owing Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LCPL), is considering to buy controlling shares, 51-52 percent, in Pepsi-Cola's Lahore business, it emerged on Thursday. The group's local affiliates confirmed to B
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PPAF holds workshop

PPAF holds workshop

The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) conducted the second provincial workshop on "Taking SDGs to the Field," in Peshawar. Field staff and senior management from 13 PPAF partner organisations working in KP gathered to deliberate on Sustainable Deve
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Hawkesbay truck stand: KMC cancels illegal leases

Hawkesbay truck stand: KMC cancels illegal leases

KMC Administrator Sajjad Hussain Abbasi has cancelled the illegal leases issued in the premises of New Quaid-e-Azam Truck Stand at Hawkesbay Road. The layout plan of the truck stand was originally approved by the council through its resolution No CR-5032/
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Wajih questions transparency of PTI's intra-party polls

Wajih questions transparency of PTI's intra-party polls

PTI's former chief of election tribunal, former Justice Wajihuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that the upcoming intra-party elections of the party are nothing but mere "eyewash". Talking to Business Recorder on telephone, he said that the procedure ado
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Afghan parliamentary team meets Sartaj
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Afghan parliamentary team meets Sartaj

An Afghan Parliamentary delegation led by Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi, Speaker of Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Afghan Parliament) called on the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, here on Thursday. Warmly welcoming the delegation, Sarta
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
SECP holds investor awareness seminar for PIDE students
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SECP holds investor awareness seminar for PIDE students

Under its Jamapunji campaign the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organised an investor education and awareness seminar for the students of Economics and Business Management of PIDE in Islamabad. The SECP organised the event in collab
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Serving masses a sacred duty: Prime Minister

Serving masses a sacred duty: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said he regarded serving the masses a sacred duty and the objective of his government was only to ensure welfare of the people. Addressing the launch of PM's National Health Programme in Azad Kashmir, the Prime Mini
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Navy conducts coastal security exercise

Navy conducts coastal security exercise

Pakistan Navy conducted coastal security exercise, code named 'Tahaffuz-e-Sahil at Ormara to check the efficacy of security mechanism in place at Jinnah Naval Base and associated infrastructure against any Maritime terrorist threat. Special Operations For
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Askari Bank delegation visits Bahria University

Askari Bank delegation visits Bahria University

President and CEO Askari Bank Syed M. Husaini along with his delegation visited Bahria University, Islamabad. During his visit, he met with Rector of Bahria University, Vice Admiral Tanveer Faiz (Retd) and shared his views about education and Islamic bank
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Road shows of various products to be held in CARs in May

Road shows of various products to be held in CARs in May

The Ministry of Commerce is organising road shows of Pakistani products in four Central Asian Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in May 2016. The road shows funded through Export Development Fund and organised by TDAP will show
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Albanian police stop 12 Pakistani migrants

Albanian police stop 12 Pakistani migrants

Albanian police have stopped 12 Pakistanis who had illegally crossed the border from neighbouring Greece. Police spokesman Gentian Mullai said Thursday that the Pakistanis were found near the southernmost border crossing of Kakavie, 250 kilometers (155 mi
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Substandard, unhygienic meat seized; butchers held

Substandard, unhygienic meat seized; butchers held

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration seized 2,000 kilogram substandard and unhygienic meat on Thursday and arrested 10 butchers and other workers. An official of the district administration said that following a tipoff, a team of ICT administr
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Speech competition organised

Speech competition organised

A speech competition titled 'Tu Lang Ja Sadi Khair A' was organised on the occasion of 10th anniversary of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) in federal capital. The competition which was organised by Honda Atlas company in National Library Islamabad was pres
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
CCI meeting: KP decides to seek increase in NHP, payment of arrears

CCI meeting: KP decides to seek increase in NHP, payment of arrears

KP government has decided to take forceful stance regarding its demand for increase in net hydel profit (NHP) and payment of NHP arrears, along with other matters relating to oil and gas in the upcoming meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), as
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
LHC rejects PAT's petition

LHC rejects PAT's petition

A petition by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek challenging the indictment of its workers in the Model Town incident has been rejected. On Thursday, Rai Bashir representing the party told the Lahore High Court that an anti-terrorism court had indicted the worker
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Body irked by PIA officials' failure to provide plausible answers

Body irked by PIA officials' failure to provide plausible answers

The committee on the performance of the national flag carrier observed that PIA's relevant authorities could not provide plausible answers to questions asked by the members committee in previous meetings. Chairman Committee Senator Mushahidullah Khan expr
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2017 PSDP: Defence seeks Rs 21.16 billion allocation

Fiscal Year 2017 PSDP: Defence seeks Rs 21.16 billion allocation

Ministry of Defence has demanded Rs 21.16 billion for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2016-17. Headed by Shaikh Rohail Asghar, the committee scrutinised the budgetary proposals of the Ministry for the PSDP for the Financial Year
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mansoor Ahmed has hailed the government's decision of allocating Rs 400 million for Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) and termed it a right step in a right direction. While talking to Business Recorder
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mansoor Ahmed has hailed the government's decision of allocating Rs 400 million for Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) and termed it a right step in a right direction. While talking to Business Recorder
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews iron ore reserves project in Chiniot

Shahbaz reviews iron ore reserves project in Chiniot

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting on Thursday which reviewed in detail the progress on iron ore reserves project in Chiniot. The Chinese, German, Canadian and Irish scientists presented initial report to the Chief Min
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
OLMT: LHC seeks report

OLMT: LHC seeks report

The Lahore High Court division bench sought a report from case respondents by March 7 in connection with a petition seeking the stay of tendering process once a Chinese company gets down to work on the controversial Orange Line Metro Train project.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Social sciences can play key role towards building strong societies'

'Social sciences can play key role towards building strong societies'

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) has said that the social sciences can play key role in strong building of societies, as mega projects, infrastructures and constructions can only build cities b
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce Thursday recommended the imposition of a unified duty of 35 percent on the import of apples and tightening of quarantine certificate to discourage influx of Iranian apples. The committee meeting partially presided
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce Thursday recommended the imposition of a unified duty of 35 percent on the import of apples and tightening of quarantine certificate to discourage influx of Iranian apples. The committee meeting partially presided
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
LHC seeks NAB's response

LHC seeks NAB's response

The Lahore High Court has called for a response in three weeks from the National Accountability Bureau in connection with a petition accusing the prime minister of allegedly undermining the Bureau's independence. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party member Goha
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Dr Aafia's ordeal: government expresses its helplessness

Dr Aafia's ordeal: government expresses its helplessness

The federation's standing counsel informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday that Dr Aafia Siddiqui is a USA citizen and the American court has awarded her punishment in a case so the Pakistani government cannot issue any "dictation" in this rega
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Commission-mafia rulers can never end power outages'

'Commission-mafia rulers can never end power outages'

The former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the Punjab has predicted that the incumbent rulers' failures will serve as their political death in the next elections. Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar addressing party workers and the media on Thursday said, "The commissio
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Ismail Industries appoints PHD Pakistan as media partner

Ismail Industries appoints PHD Pakistan as media partner

Ismail Industries Limited have appointed PHD Pakistan as their media strategy, planning and buying partners for all their brands - Candyland, Bisconni and Snack City. Ismail Industries is one of the largest and most innovative confectionary groups in Paki
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Golden Sun distributes gifts among winners

Golden Sun distributes gifts among winners

After the launch of its scratch & win scheme with the slogan 'Khwaabon Ka Charagh' promising exciting gifts and cash prizes, Golden Sun has started nation-wide distribution of the mega gifts to the winners. Calls from across the nation are being received
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
CoAS witnesses exercises in Cholistan desert

CoAS witnesses exercises in Cholistan desert

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday reached Bahawalpur arrived on a two-day visit to witness ongoing exercises of Bahawalpur and Multan formations in the Cholistan desert. Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) said that CoAS Gener
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Fauji Fertilizer wins award

Fauji Fertilizer wins award

Fauji Fertilizers Corporation (FFC) has been awarded Excellence Award in the Fertilizer sector.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Vocational training: TEVTA to get help from British Office

Vocational training: TEVTA to get help from British Office

The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) will get help from the British Office of Qualification and Examination to uplift the standard of vocational training at its institutes in the Punjab. Last year, the organisation signed a me
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Governor appoints Professor Talat Naseer as VC UVAS Lahore

Governor appoints Professor Talat Naseer as VC UVAS Lahore

Governor Punjab on Thursday appointed Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore for a period of four years. The Secretary, Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab notifi
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
LCCI urges private sector to focus on Livestock sector

LCCI urges private sector to focus on Livestock sector

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the private sector to shift its focus towards the livestock sector because of its immense potential to work as a driving force for the economy. Lahore Chamber President Sheikh Muhammad Arshad in
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
i8 Global adds two new members to its Advisory Board

i8 Global adds two new members to its Advisory Board

The i8 Global, Inov8 Limited's parent company and the region's leading mobile payments company has announced the addition of two new members to its newly formed Advisory Board - Yaseen Anwar, who previously served as the governor of the State Bank of Paki
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
HRCP lauds passage of Protection of Women against Violence Bill

HRCP lauds passage of Protection of Women against Violence Bill

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed the passage of the Protection of Women against Violence Bill 2015 in the Punjab Assembly. In a statement released to the media on Thursday, the commission said, "It welcomes the adoption of the Prote
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government working towards increasing LPG share in energy mix: Khaqan

Government working towards increasing LPG share in energy mix: Khaqan

The petroleum and natural resources minister has revealed that the liquefied petroleum gas has a share of one percent in the energy mix of the country and his ministry is attempting to work out a policy allowing the fuel to have at least a five-percent of
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
UAF scientists to develop wheat hybrid seed

UAF scientists to develop wheat hybrid seed

The University of Agriculture Faisalabad scientists in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia will develop wheat hybrid seed first time in Pakistan that will be more resilient to climate changes and increase the productivity up to 20 perce
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Archroma pays tribute to Pak denim industry
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Archroma pays tribute to Pak denim industry

Archroma on Thursday paid homage to the buoyant denim industry in Pakistan by organising an exclusive denim art exhibition, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland, at Mohatta Palace in Karachi. Under the theme "Jewels of the Sea", the
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Medical degree trainees interviewed for work in Britain

Medical degree trainees interviewed for work in Britain

The Royal College of Physicians London has interviewed the medical degree FCPS Part II trainees to work in Britain for two years. A college delegation made up of Professors David Russel, Peter Trewby, Tanzeem Raza and Sarfraz acted as the selector. Under
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Experts for promotion of PPP in agriculture research

Experts for promotion of PPP in agriculture research

The gap between public-private partnerships in agricultural research needs to be bridged that will result in increasing per acre production and alleviate poverty. It was discussed at the stakeholder session on public private partnership opportunities in b
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan urges developed nations to help end disparities in world

Pakistan urges developed nations to help end disparities in world

Pakistan has urged the United Nations to work towards building a revitalised global partnership for a prosperous world. Speaking at a ministerial level meeting marking United Nations Development Programme's 50th anniversary, Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's chief
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Qaim approves Rs 274 million for Dengue Prevention, Control Programme

Qaim approves Rs 274 million for Dengue Prevention, Control Programme

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has approved Rs 274.982 million for first-ever Dengue Prevention & Control Programme for next three years. He took this decision while chairing a meeting of Health Department here, said a statement on Thursday. Brie
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
TRC recommends tracking devices for bonded carriers
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TRC recommends tracking devices for bonded carriers

The Tax Reform Commission (TRC) has strongly recommended that all bonded carriers ought to carry tracking devices which can also include applying Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) chips on their consignments. According to the final report of the TRC,
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Siraj praises sacrifices of Kashmiris

Siraj praises sacrifices of Kashmiris

Jamaat-e-Islami's Ameer Senator Sirajul Haq has castigated the Indian oppression of the held Kashmir while praised Kashmiris for their "unparalleled sacrifices" for the cause of this country though he has blamed "the coward rulers in Islamabad" for betray
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Oil up three percent on March producers meeting, US project delays

Oil up three percent on March producers meeting, US project delays

Crude oil futures jumped 3 percent on Thursday, reversing earlier loses after confirmation of a meeting of major producers and news of project delays and job cuts in the industry. Venezuela reaffirmed a mid-March meeting of oil producers that would includ
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grain prices fall

US MIDDAY: grain prices fall

US grain prices fell on Thursday, with corn futures leading the slide, as commodity traders reacted to government forecasts of increased corn plantings and falling prices in the coming growing season. The US Department of Agriculture's revised acreage for
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold soars
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US MIDDAY: gold soars

Spot gold rose on Thursday, buoyed by a strong technical formation and the potential for a bullish "golden cross" to form, while the futures market pared losses after feeling earlier pressure from the strong equity markets. Spot gold was up 0.6 percent at
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
India gears up for 'make or break' budget

India gears up for 'make or break' budget

India's government is expected to deliver on promises to overhaul the tax regime and ramp up public spending in its budget Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi bids to shore up his sagging reputation as a reformer. The business-friendly premier came to
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
A threat a day to keep NAB away?

A threat a day to keep NAB away?

Economic progress requires sustained good governance. Unfortunately bad governance is symbolised in Pakistan by a combination of corruption, nepotism, cronyism and greed among those privileged to be our leaders. When the rich become richer and the poor ge
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
The NFC Award

The NFC Award

In the wake of expiration of 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the federal and provincial governments failed to evolve a consensus due to belated start of negotiations for the new NFC Award. Why was the new NFC set up so late? The answer is: ou
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Nuclear deterrence as a factor of stability

Nuclear deterrence as a factor of stability

The country's apex security organisation, National Command Authority, met Wednesday midway between the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit called by President Obama and the reports that India is now the world's biggest conventional arms importer. Both the de
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Debt debate: level is woefully low

Debt debate: level is woefully low

During question hour in the National Assembly, the Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar, submitted the following debt figures: Total public debt (foreign and domestic) increased by 2871.7 billion rupees during the period 1st January 2014 to December 2015 (
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Jamaat most democratic party: Pildat'

'Jamaat most democratic party: Pildat'

This is apropos "Jamaat 'most democratic party': Pildat" carried by Business Recorder on Tuesday. According to Pildat's survey, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as "least democratic" party for the second consecutive year
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 25, 2016) and the forecast for Friday (February 26, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Munna Bhai' released from jail

'Munna Bhai' released from jail

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released from prison early Thursday after serving almost four years of a five-year sentence for possessing weapons supplied by gangsters behind deadly bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993. The disgraced star touched the ground wit
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Munna Bhai' released from jail

'Munna Bhai' released from jail

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released from prison early Thursday after serving almost four years of a five-year sentence for possessing weapons supplied by gangsters behind deadly bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993. The disgraced star touched the ground wit
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB''s wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB''s wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

The Foreign Office on Thursday said that a special investigation team is likely to visit India shortly in connection with the Pathankot terror attack to collect evidence. Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah while responding to media queries durin
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 25, 2016)

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

The Foreign Office on Thursday said that a special investigation team is likely to visit India shortly in connection with the Pathankot terror attack to collect evidence. Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah while responding to media queries durin
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

The government says it will allow the country's cricket team to compete in the World Twenty20 in India next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board sought government approval to travel to India and says "the permission has been given specifically" for the World
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

The government says it will allow the country's cricket team to compete in the World Twenty20 in India next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board sought government approval to travel to India and says "the permission has been given specifically" for the World
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah said Wednesday the government has planned to amend the law only once the National Accountability Bureau decided to become active in Punjab. He said the Pakistan Peoples' Party has been advocating fo
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah said Wednesday the government has planned to amend the law only once the National Accountability Bureau decided to become active in Punjab. He said the Pakistan Peoples' Party has been advocating fo
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

European lawmakers on Thursday called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia over its military campaign in conflict-torn Yemen which has caused "thousands of deaths." Saudi Arabia told AFP last week it would continue its intervention, launched in Mar
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

European lawmakers on Thursday called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia over its military campaign in conflict-torn Yemen which has caused "thousands of deaths." Saudi Arabia told AFP last week it would continue its intervention, launched in Mar
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor change
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THE RUPEE: minor change

The rupee inched up against the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading dealers said. The rupee gained two paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.65 and Rs 104.68, they said.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
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