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Print - 2019-05-12
PR won't raise fares of economy class: Rasheed

PR won't raise fares of economy class: Rasheed

Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that all possible efforts would be made for keeping fares of economy class capped to avoid further increase. Prime Minister, Imran Khan will inaugurate new Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Express train on Ju
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Code of civil procedure: LCCI seeks Parliament's nod to pass amendments

Code of civil procedure: LCCI seeks Parliament's nod to pass amendments

Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has asked the Parliament to pass the amendments in Code of Civil Procedure. LCCI President Almas Hyder said that early decision of Parliament regarding amendments in Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 will be a great favou
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PML-N tables resolution against Jehangir Tareen

PML-N tables resolution against Jehangir Tareen

PML-N Punjab information secretary and MPA Uzma Bokhari has tabled a resolution against Jehangir Tareen for joining the cabinet meetings even after his disqualification by the Supreme Court. Uzma in her resolution contended that Supreme Court had convicte
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
War on terror: report about Mir Ali bazaar's losses sought

War on terror: report about Mir Ali bazaar's losses sought

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed Relief and Rehabilitation Department to collect report on the losses in Mir Ali bazaar of the North Waziristan during operation against terrorism from FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) on emergency basis
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Peshawar's 'sasta bazaar' fails to attract buyers

Peshawar's 'sasta bazaar' fails to attract buyers

The 'Sasta Bazaar' in Peshawar, set up by district government has presented deserted look on Saturday as most of the stalls in the bazaar are empty and without food items. The district government has established a 'Sasta Bazaar' at interior city nearby hi
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PML-N to release white paper on economy

PML-N to release white paper on economy

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) has decided to release white paper on economy ahead of budget, said sources. They said the party president Shahbaz Sharif has constituted a committee, which would prepare a detailed white paper for general public. Sourc
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
56 more tested HIV-positive in Sindh's Ratodero

56 more tested HIV-positive in Sindh's Ratodero

As many as 56 more suspected cases of HIV have emerged in Sindh days after the first batch of victims. 1,118 people were screened at Ratodero taluka hospital while one-day screening camp was set up in villages near the town on Friday, wherein 39 children
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Prices of vegetables, fruits witness decline this week

Prices of vegetables, fruits witness decline this week

Prices of essential kitchen items, especially vegetables, fruits and chicken, witnessed a decline during this week past as compared to preceding week, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday. During the week under review,
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
KP departments directed to help in devising people-friendly budget

KP departments directed to help in devising people-friendly budget

Secretary Finance Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan has urged all provincial departments to keep in view official targets while evolving their economic plans to make the annual budget for upcoming financial year as people-friendly and developmental in
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Snatching, carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Snatching, carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Armed robbers, dacoits and snatchers struck at nine different places during the last week in the city depriving citizens of cash and valuables. According to data gathered by Business Recorder here on Saturday, nine cases of various kinds of theft,
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Employees' seniority to be counted from date of transfer: SC

Employees' seniority to be counted from date of transfer: SC

The Supreme Court has held that seniority of a person will be reckoned from the date of his transfer to the new office when he is transferred in a situation where it is open to him to accept or refuse such transfer. A two-member bench, comprising Justice
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
'Legalised bribery'

'Legalised bribery'

Business Recorder op-ed writer Shabir Ahmed in his latest article "Consumer interest losing to producer interest?" has raised a highly important point by arguing, among other things, that "The days of mulching government contracts, transferring the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Row over German anthem erupts amid nationalism debate

Row over German anthem erupts amid nationalism debate

Germany has embarked on a heated debate about its national anthem as the country continues to wrestle with its identity 70 years after its post-war rebirth and amid lingering tensions over its reunification.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Yemen war: breaking point in EU arms sales to Gulf?

Yemen war: breaking point in EU arms sales to Gulf?

The Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen may have increased public pressure on EU governments to freeze arms sales to the kingdom but for now, it seems unlikely to spawn radical new policy changes.
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Beggars can't be choosers
Currency

Beggars can't be choosers

We are not late for the IMF by nine months. The need to go to the IMF started back in October 2016, when the current account starting slipping and some sane voices were raised at that time, but could not resonate. Had the government entered an IMF program
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Taliban's attack on aid group

Taliban's attack on aid group

If there was any confusion as to what the Afghan Taliban really want the two incidents - one in Kabul and the other in Doha - during the week should help dispel it. In Doha there was "some progress" made in the sixth round of peace talks with the American
Updated 13 May, 2019 06:04am
State of the power sector

State of the power sector

Minister for Power Umer Ayub at a press conference stated that during 2017-18 circular debt increased by 450 billion rupees which will be brought down to 293 billion rupees in the current year and 96 billion rupees in 2019-20; by 2020-21 fiscal year the f
Updated 13 May, 2019 06:04am
Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

The depreciation of the rupee against the dollar has pushed up the cost of 500 kV Moro Substation, Naushehro Feroze Sindh by almost Rs 1 billion. The original PC-1 of the project put the total cost of the project at Rs.5.404 billion with the foreign excha
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

The depreciation of the rupee against the dollar has pushed up the cost of 500 kV Moro Substation, Naushehro Feroze Sindh by almost Rs 1 billion. The original PC-1 of the project put the total cost of the project at Rs.5.404 billion with the foreign excha
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

Rupee depreciation pushes up cost of 500kV Moro power project

The depreciation of the rupee against the dollar has pushed up the cost of 500 kV Moro Substation, Naushehro Feroze Sindh by almost Rs 1 billion. The original PC-1 of the project put the total cost of the project at Rs.5.404 billion with the foreign excha
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border: Five suspected militants killed in US drone attack

Pak-Afghan border: Five suspected militants killed in US drone attack

At least five people were killed in a drone strike on the Afghanistan side of the Pak-Afghan border. According to sources, the drone fired two missiles at a house in the Laman area of Afghanistan. Those killed in the drone strike were affiliated with the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pak-Afghan border: Five suspected militants killed in US drone attack

Pak-Afghan border: Five suspected militants killed in US drone attack

At least five people were killed in a drone strike on the Afghanistan side of the Pak-Afghan border. According to sources, the drone fired two missiles at a house in the Laman area of Afghanistan. Those killed in the drone strike were affiliated with the
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistani and Turkish senior officials in Ankara hold wide ranging consultations on Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) aimed at boosting trade and commercial ties between the two brotherly countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Pri
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistani and Turkish senior officials in Ankara hold wide ranging consultations on Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) aimed at boosting trade and commercial ties between the two brotherly countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Pri
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistan, Turkey hold consultations on strategic economic framework

Pakistani and Turkish senior officials in Ankara hold wide ranging consultations on Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) aimed at boosting trade and commercial ties between the two brotherly countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Pri
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

The Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue is unlikely to resume anytime soon, as there has been no indication from the Trump administration to move ahead with a strategy to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. Diplomatic sources told Busines
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

The Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue is unlikely to resume anytime soon, as there has been no indication from the Trump administration to move ahead with a strategy to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. Diplomatic sources told Busines
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

Pak-US strategic dialogue unlikely to resume anytime soon

The Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue is unlikely to resume anytime soon, as there has been no indication from the Trump administration to move ahead with a strategy to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. Diplomatic sources told Busines
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Yemen government accuses rebels of faking ports pullout

Yemen government accuses rebels of faking ports pullout

A senior pro-government official accused Yemen's Huthi rebels of faking an announced pullout from three Red Sea ports in the flashpoint province of Hodeida on Saturday. "The Huthis are staging a new ploy by handing over the ports of Hodeida, Saleef and Ra
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Yemen government accuses rebels of faking ports pullout

Yemen government accuses rebels of faking ports pullout

A senior pro-government official accused Yemen's Huthi rebels of faking an announced pullout from three Red Sea ports in the flashpoint province of Hodeida on Saturday. "The Huthis are staging a new ploy by handing over the ports of Hodeida, Saleef and Ra
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting on Monday to receive briefing on economic affairs including ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the amnesty scheme. The meeting will be organized in the auditorium of the Prime Mini
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting on Monday to receive briefing on economic affairs including ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the amnesty scheme. The meeting will be organized in the auditorium of the Prime Mini
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

IMF talks, amnesty scheme: PM summons meeting

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting on Monday to receive briefing on economic affairs including ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the amnesty scheme. The meeting will be organized in the auditorium of the Prime Mini
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PM directs for immediate action against profiteers, hoarders

PM directs for immediate action against profiteers, hoarders

Prime Minister Imran Khan has met with the members of the Punjab Cabinet, here at Governor's House on Saturday and shared his views about reforms agenda and public welfare initiatives. During the meeting, the cabinet members briefed the prime minister abo
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
PM directs for immediate action against profiteers, hoarders

PM directs for immediate action against profiteers, hoarders

Prime Minister Imran Khan has met with the members of the Punjab Cabinet, here at Governor's House on Saturday and shared his views about reforms agenda and public welfare initiatives. During the meeting, the cabinet members briefed the prime minister abo
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Hong Kong extradition row sparks parliament scuffles

Hong Kong extradition row sparks parliament scuffles

Anger over Hong Kong's controversial plans to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland boiled over in the city's legislature on Saturday as rival lawmakers scuffled with each other in chaotic scenes. The legislative meeting on the government's disputed
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Lieutenant-General Hamid Javaid (retd) laid to rest

Lieutenant-General Hamid Javaid (retd) laid to rest

Former Director General Heavy Industries Texila and President of Al-Shifa Trust Eye hospitals Lieutenant-General (retd) Hamid Javaid was laid to rest here on Saturday. Hamid Javaid, 71, died at Combined Military Hospital, early in the morning. He left beh
Updated 13 May, 2019 10:53am
Sudan military calls for new talks: protest movement

Sudan military calls for new talks: protest movement

Sudan's military rulers have invited protest leaders for a new round of talks on transferring power to a civilian administration, the protest movement said Saturday. The call came as thousands of demonstrators remain camped outside army headquarters in ce
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project in doldrums due to pressure: Bilawal

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project in doldrums due to pressure: Bilawal

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led federal government of not completing the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project due to international pressure. In a message posted on soci
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

The Board of Investment (BoI) has prepared a comprehensive plan for fast-track development in notified seven Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in next two years. The Board as Secretariat of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) identified nine SEZs but noti
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

The Board of Investment (BoI) has prepared a comprehensive plan for fast-track development in notified seven Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in next two years. The Board as Secretariat of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) identified nine SEZs but noti
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

Seven SEZs: BoI readies plan for quick development

The Board of Investment (BoI) has prepared a comprehensive plan for fast-track development in notified seven Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in next two years. The Board as Secretariat of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) identified nine SEZs but noti
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Islamic State claims 'province' in India

Islamic State claims 'province' in India

Islamic State (IS) claimed for the first time that it has established a "province" in India, after a clash between militants and security forces in the contested Kashmir region killed a militant with alleged ties to the group. IS's Amaq News Agency late o
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Islamic State claims 'province' in India

Islamic State claims 'province' in India

Islamic State (IS) claimed for the first time that it has established a "province" in India, after a clash between militants and security forces in the contested Kashmir region killed a militant with alleged ties to the group. IS's Amaq News Agency late o
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has decided to initiate two new schemes, Kifalat and Tahafuz, from next fiscal year to ensure financial and digital inclusion of around six million women and to provide health and nutrition facilities to margina
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has decided to initiate two new schemes, Kifalat and Tahafuz, from next fiscal year to ensure financial and digital inclusion of around six million women and to provide health and nutrition facilities to margina
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Trump to US companies: make products at home

Trump to US companies: make products at home

Amid rising fears over US-Chinese trade tensions and mounting tariffs, President Donald Trump said Saturday that firms could easily avoid additional costs by producing goods in the United States. "Such an easy way to avoid Tariffs? Make or produce your go
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Trump to US companies: make products at home

Trump to US companies: make products at home

Amid rising fears over US-Chinese trade tensions and mounting tariffs, President Donald Trump said Saturday that firms could easily avoid additional costs by producing goods in the United States. "Such an easy way to avoid Tariffs? Make or produce your go
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Trump to US companies: make products at home

Trump to US companies: make products at home

Amid rising fears over US-Chinese trade tensions and mounting tariffs, President Donald Trump said Saturday that firms could easily avoid additional costs by producing goods in the United States. "Such an easy way to avoid Tariffs? Make or produce your go
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
April exports post zero growth YoY

April exports post zero growth YoY

The country''s exports are said to have posted zero growth in April 2019 as compared to the corresponding month of 2018. The provisional foreign trade figures show that exports stood at $ 2.127 billion in April 2019, the same figure that was achieved duri
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
April exports post zero growth YoY

April exports post zero growth YoY

The country's exports are said to have posted zero growth in April 2019 as compared to the corresponding month of 2018. The provisional foreign trade figures show that exports stood at $ 2.127 billion in April 2019, the same figure that was achieved durin
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
April exports post zero growth YoY

April exports post zero growth YoY

The country's exports are said to have posted zero growth in April 2019 as compared to the corresponding month of 2018. The provisional foreign trade figures show that exports stood at $ 2.127 billion in April 2019, the same figure that was achieved durin
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has called for facilitating foreign professionals/companies/firms/institutions in opening their branch offices in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that Director General Board of Investment
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has called for facilitating foreign professionals/companies/firms/institutions in opening their branch offices in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that Director General Board of Investment
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

Branch offices - calls for facilitating foreigners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has called for facilitating foreign professionals/companies/firms/institutions in opening their branch offices in Pakistan. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that Director General Board of Investment
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM
Currency

Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a new Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement (CBCM) for sharing of currency seizure cases with law enforcement agencies and institution of money laundering cases emanating from suspicious banking transacti
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM
Currency

Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a new Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement (CBCM) for sharing of currency seizure cases with law enforcement agencies and institution of money laundering cases emanating from suspicious banking transacti
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM
Currency

Currency seizure cases: FBR creates new directorate of CBCM

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a new Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement (CBCM) for sharing of currency seizure cases with law enforcement agencies and institution of money laundering cases emanating from suspicious banking transacti
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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