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Archive - 2016-11-12
"Go to hell!" A divided America still struggles to heal

"Go to hell!" A divided America still struggles to heal

"He lies," huffed Janet Foster. "And he's a dirty old man," chimed in her sister Jean as they discussed Donald Trump's flaws a few days before he was elected the new president of the United States. "Well, I am with him," their brother Paul, 60, interjecte
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?

Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?

A person's Facebook activity might be a window into their health and even predict their odds of dying in the short-term, a new study suggests. Researchers stop short of saying that using the social networking website will either hasten or delay illness or
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals

Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals

Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families who leave the TV off, according to a recent US study. This was true even for families that were not paying attention to the TV and only had it
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Hanks braves the fires of critical censure in 'Inferno'

Hanks braves the fires of critical censure in 'Inferno'

One of Hollywood's most bankable stars and a huge favourite among cinema-goers world-wide, Tom Hanks has appeared in some of the most successful and critically acclaimed movies of all time. Among more than a dozen of his films that hold a rating of 90 per
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'American Pastoral' looks back at 60s turmoil

'American Pastoral' looks back at 60s turmoil

"American Pastoral," Ewan McGregor's film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, offers a grim look at the turbulent 1960s - and stark parallels with US society today. The "Trainspotting" star is making his directorial debut with the film. The fi
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Do Not Resist' highlights crisis of police militarization

'Do Not Resist' highlights crisis of police militarization

Officers with assault rifles, backed by a huge armoured grenade launcher, square up to a crowd furiously denouncing the killing of a young black neighbour. It is a scene which could have been taken from archive footage of Mogadishu in 1990s Somalia or cou
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BRIDGE NOTES: Place your trust on squeeze

BRIDGE NOTES: Place your trust on squeeze

In Bridge there are quite a number of various squeeze plays that bring about the desired result - the final contract made on a squeeze. But what is the essential requirement for a successful squeeze is the awareness at the start of the play that the best
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Money Market Report
Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (November 11, 2016).
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
VP-elect Pence to head transition team

VP-elect Pence to head transition team

Donald Trump shook up his White House transition team Friday by appointing running mate Mike Pence as its chairman and naming a cohort of Washington insiders - along with three of his children - to the operation. It marked a clear shift by Trump to tap in
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trump begins White House transition as protests simmer

Trump begins White House transition as protests simmer

Donald Trump said Friday he had a "busy day" planned as the Republican president-elect - confronted with the magnitude of the task ahead - begins building his administration before entering the White House in 70 days. Trump's challenge in unifying a restl
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trump begins White House transition as protests simmer

Trump begins White House transition as protests simmer

Donald Trump said Friday he had a "busy day" planned as the Republican president-elect - confronted with the magnitude of the task ahead - begins building his administration before entering the White House in 70 days. Trump's challenge in unifying a restl
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US-EU trade deal 'frozen'

US-EU trade deal 'frozen'

Talks on a vast free-trade deal between the EU and US are likely to be "frozen" for years after the stunning election victory of Donald Trump, the EU said on Friday. US president-elect Trump campaigned furiously on a promise to scrap international trade d
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US-EU trade deal 'frozen'

US-EU trade deal 'frozen'

Talks on a vast free-trade deal between the EU and US are likely to be "frozen" for years after the stunning election victory of Donald Trump, the EU said on Friday. US president-elect Trump campaigned furiously on a promise to scrap international trade d
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US-EU trade deal ''frozen''

US-EU trade deal ''frozen''

Talks on a vast free-trade deal between the EU and US are likely to be "frozen" for years after the stunning election victory of Donald Trump, the EU said on Friday. US president-elect Trump campaigned furiously on a promise to scrap international trade d
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Swat Cantonment: CoAS, chief minister KP lay foundation stone

Swat Cantonment: CoAS, chief minister KP lay foundation stone

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif and KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak laid the foundation stone of army cantonment in Swat on Friday. President Mamnoon Hussain had last year approved a plan to establish a cantonment in Swat as a permanent
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Swat Cantonment: CoAS, chief minister KP lay foundation stone

Swat Cantonment: CoAS, chief minister KP lay foundation stone

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif and KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak laid the foundation stone of army cantonment in Swat on Friday. President Mamnoon Hussain had last year approved a plan to establish a cantonment in Swat as a permanent
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

The World Bank Group on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to agree to mediation in order to settle on a mechanism for how the Indus Waters Treaty should be used to resolve issues regarding two dams under construction along the Indus rivers system. Pakista
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

The World Bank Group on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to agree to mediation in order to settle on a mechanism for how the Indus Waters Treaty should be used to resolve issues regarding two dams under construction along the Indus rivers system. Pakista
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

The World Bank Group on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to agree to mediation in order to settle on a mechanism for how the Indus Waters Treaty should be used to resolve issues regarding two dams under construction along the Indus rivers system. Pakista
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

Water dispute: World Bank urges India, Pakistan to agree to mediation

The World Bank Group on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to agree to mediation in order to settle on a mechanism for how the Indus Waters Treaty should be used to resolve issues regarding two dams under construction along the Indus rivers system. Pakista
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

The Organisation for Advancement and Safeguard of Industrial Sector (OASIS) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Tariff Commission (NTC) to take timely measures against unfair trade practices to safeguard the interests of indigenous i
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

The Organisation for Advancement and Safeguard of Industrial Sector (OASIS) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Tariff Commission (NTC) to take timely measures against unfair trade practices to safeguard the interests of indigenous i
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

CPEC, FTAs: FBR, NTC urged to safeguard interests of industry

The Organisation for Advancement and Safeguard of Industrial Sector (OASIS) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Tariff Commission (NTC) to take timely measures against unfair trade practices to safeguard the interests of indigenous i
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

The first Chinese trade convoy of 75 containers carrying export goods has arrived at Gwadar Port on Friday through the western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the same time, a pilot activity ship has also docked at Gwadar Port to carr
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

The first Chinese trade convoy of 75 containers carrying export goods has arrived at Gwadar Port on Friday through the western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the same time, a pilot activity ship has also docked at Gwadar Port to carr
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

Western route: first Chinese trade convoy reaches Gwadar

The first Chinese trade convoy of 75 containers carrying export goods has arrived at Gwadar Port on Friday through the western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the same time, a pilot activity ship has also docked at Gwadar Port to carr
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Stabilisation: Pakistan won't require renewed assistance: Finger

Stabilisation: Pakistan won't require renewed assistance: Finger

International Monetary Fund Mission Chief for Pakistan, Harald Finger has stated that with continuous reform efforts, Pakistan has a good shot at reinforcing the recent stability gains and reaching a level of economic resilience which would not require re
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Stabilisation: Pakistan won't require renewed assistance: Finger

Stabilisation: Pakistan won't require renewed assistance: Finger

International Monetary Fund Mission Chief for Pakistan, Harald Finger has stated that with continuous reform efforts, Pakistan has a good shot at reinforcing the recent stability gains and reaching a level of economic resilience which would not require re
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Stabilisation: Pakistan won''t require renewed assistance: Finger

Stabilisation: Pakistan won''t require renewed assistance: Finger

International Monetary Fund Mission Chief for Pakistan, Harald Finger has stated that with continuous reform efforts, Pakistan has a good shot at reinforcing the recent stability gains and reaching a level of economic resilience which would not require re
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Japan, India sign controversial civil nuclear deal

Japan, India sign controversial civil nuclear deal

Japan and India signed a controversial civil nuclear deal on Friday that will allow Japanese companies to export atomic technology to the Asian giant as the two countries deepen economic and security ties. The pact signed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Japan, India sign controversial civil nuclear deal

Japan, India sign controversial civil nuclear deal

Japan and India signed a controversial civil nuclear deal on Friday that will allow Japanese companies to export atomic technology to the Asian giant as the two countries deepen economic and security ties. The pact signed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has completed the performance evaluation of power sector plants and transmission system and reached the conclusion that loadshedding will not be completely eliminated by 2018 as was promised by the
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has completed the performance evaluation of power sector plants and transmission system and reached the conclusion that loadshedding will not be completely eliminated by 2018 as was promised by the
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

Evaluation of plants completed: loadshedding not to be over by 2018

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has completed the performance evaluation of power sector plants and transmission system and reached the conclusion that loadshedding will not be completely eliminated by 2018 as was promised by the
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSX sets all-time high

PSX sets all-time high

Bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange and the benchmark 100 index gained another 145.13 points to close at a new high of 42,849.12 points Friday. Trading activity however remained low on the last trading day as the daily trading volumes decli
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSX sets all-time high

PSX sets all-time high

Bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange and the benchmark 100 index gained another 145.13 points to close at a new high of 42,849.12 points Friday. Trading activity however remained low on the last trading day as the daily trading volumes decli
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSX sets all-time high

PSX sets all-time high

Bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange and the benchmark 100 index gained another 145.13 points to close at a new high of 42,849.12 points Friday. Trading activity however remained low on the last trading day as the daily trading volumes decli
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 62.53 points

BRIndex30 up 62.53 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,187.70 points. It touched an intraday high of 24,352.38 points and an intraday low of 24,169.31 and closed at 24,250.23 points which was 62.53 points or 0.26 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 294,123,40
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 62.53 points

BRIndex30 up 62.53 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,187.70 points. It touched an intraday high of 24,352.38 points and an intraday low of 24,169.31 and closed at 24,250.23 points which was 62.53 points or 0.26 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 294,123,40
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Announcing its reserved verdict in response to various appeals challenging the decisions of four high courts about competency of the legislature to introduce amendments in Finance Acts, the Supreme Court declared the amendments unlawful and ultra vires to
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Announcing its reserved verdict in response to various appeals challenging the decisions of four high courts about competency of the legislature to introduce amendments in Finance Acts, the Supreme Court declared the amendments unlawful and ultra vires to
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Finance Acts: amendments declared unlawful

Announcing its reserved verdict in response to various appeals challenging the decisions of four high courts about competency of the legislature to introduce amendments in Finance Acts, the Supreme Court declared the amendments unlawful and ultra vires to
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSM sell-off process reinitiated

PSM sell-off process reinitiated

Privatisation Commission is reportedly in the process of formalising Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) transaction structure prior to taking its approval from the Cabinet Committee of Privatisation (CCoP). Sources claimed that the federal government made a serio
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSM sell-off process reinitiated

PSM sell-off process reinitiated

Privatisation Commission is reportedly in the process of formalising Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) transaction structure prior to taking its approval from the Cabinet Committee of Privatisation (CCoP). Sources claimed that the federal government made a serio
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSM sell-off process reinitiated

PSM sell-off process reinitiated

Privatisation Commission is reportedly in the process of formalising Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) transaction structure prior to taking its approval from the Cabinet Committee of Privatisation (CCoP). Sources claimed that the federal government made a serio
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister will inaugurate international port at Gwadar tomorrow

Prime Minister will inaugurate international port at Gwadar tomorrow

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate international port at Gwadar on Sunday. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif will see off Chinese containers leaving for Africa. Heads of the armed forces, diplomats, chief m
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Erdogan to address joint-session on November 17

Erdogan to address joint-session on November 17

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would address a joint-session of parliament on November 17, it is learnt. According to sources, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Pakistan on a two-day state visit next week accompanied by a high
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Erdogan to address joint-session on November 17

Erdogan to address joint-session on November 17

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would address a joint-session of parliament on November 17, it is learnt. According to sources, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Pakistan on a two-day state visit next week accompanied by a high
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Controversial 'story': Nisar says issue must not be politicised

Controversial 'story': Nisar says issue must not be politicised

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Friday said that a controversial news report carried by Dawn "was not a national security leak"; rather it was a totally fabricated report which has nothing to do with facts. Talking to media persons after
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Controversial 'story': Nisar says issue must not be politicised

Controversial 'story': Nisar says issue must not be politicised

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Friday said that a controversial news report carried by Dawn "was not a national security leak"; rather it was a totally fabricated report which has nothing to do with facts. Talking to media persons after
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan ratifies Paris agreement on Climate Change

Pakistan ratifies Paris agreement on Climate Change

Pakistan on Friday ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at a ceremony held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Ambassador Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, deposited the Instrument of Ratification signed by
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan ratifies Paris agreement on Climate Change

Pakistan ratifies Paris agreement on Climate Change

Pakistan on Friday ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at a ceremony held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Ambassador Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, deposited the Instrument of Ratification signed by
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 09, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Pakistan has established its first Internet Exchange Point (IEP) for all local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that will help reduce latency rates for domestic traffic within the country to a great deal. India, Bangladesh and even African countries have
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Pakistan has established its first Internet Exchange Point (IEP) for all local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that will help reduce latency rates for domestic traffic within the country to a great deal. India, Bangladesh and even African countries have
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Latency rates: Pakistan establishes its first IEP for ISPs

Pakistan has established its first Internet Exchange Point (IEP) for all local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that will help reduce latency rates for domestic traffic within the country to a great deal. India, Bangladesh and even African countries have
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bears persist
Currency

THE RUPEE: bears persist

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Friday as the rupee continued its decline against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee also drifted lower in relation to the dollar, losing six paisas for buying and selling at Rs 1
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bears persist
Currency

THE RUPEE: bears persist

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Friday as the rupee continued its decline against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee also drifted lower in relation to the dollar, losing six paisas for buying and selling at Rs 1
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Renowned singer A Nayyar passes away

Renowned singer A Nayyar passes away

Renowned ghazal and film songs singer, A Nayyar passes away here on Friday evening. The legendry singer A Nayyar who was suffering from the heart diseases breathed his last here at the age of 66 years. The well known singer, who started his carrier in 197
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Renowned singer A Nayyar passes away

Renowned singer A Nayyar passes away

Renowned ghazal and film songs singer, A Nayyar passes away here on Friday evening. The legendry singer A Nayyar who was suffering from the heart diseases breathed his last here at the age of 66 years. The well known singer, who started his carrier in 197
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Controversial India-Japan N-deal

Controversial India-Japan N-deal

As the second spell of the Cold War threatens to break out in the wake of contesting regional and international perspectives over the control of the South China Sea, Japan has found in India a compliant ally against China. As if ongoing bilateral trade wa
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Balochistan conundrum

Balochistan conundrum

In what has become a ritual and recurring pattern of late, 202 Baloch ferraris (rebels) 'surrendered' to the authorities in Quetta early this week. In attendance to take the surrender were Chief Minister Balochistan, Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, Commander of th
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The regulators of Pakistan: Rationalisation of institutions - XIII

The regulators of Pakistan: Rationalisation of institutions - XIII

Under focus in this column are the organisations entrusted with the responsibility as regulators to work in the larger interest of the nation and its institutions. These regulators are required to brook no political interference and pressure. The conduct
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Requirements under the Passport Act, 1974

Requirements under the Passport Act, 1974

There are numerous news items in newspapers reporting about the people violating the travel and passport laws. These news items portray a mixed picture about the offenders. Some state they have been misled by travel agents, some say they never knew the re
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Systemic importance of SDR entry
Currency

Systemic importance of SDR entry

The renminbi's official entry into the International Monetary Fund's special drawing right bestows on it credibility as a reserve currency, and brings it closer to being freely usable. Systemically, the renminbi can now take its rightful place in the dive
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 11, 2016)

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Riots across the US

Riots across the US

That Trump's shock victory has prompted protests across the US is a fact. According to media reports, Protesters burned a giant orange-haired head of Donald Trump in effigy, lit fires in the streets and blocked traffic as rage over the billionaire's elect
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold sinks to five-month low

US MIDDAY: gold sinks to five-month low

Gold prices tumbled 3 percent to a five-month low on Friday, hit by a broad selloff in commodities as well as surging bond yields on speculation a splurge of US infrastructure spending could stoke inflation. Spot gold was down 3 percent at $1,222.38 an ou
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Soyabean futures drop

Soyabean futures drop

US soyabean futures fell 1.7 percent on Friday, weighed down by concerns about weakness in Chinese markets limiting export demand from the world's top buyer of the oilseed, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade corn and wheat futures also were lower. Weakn
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Oil down two percent on Opec glut worries

Oil down two percent on Opec glut worries

Oil prices settled down more than 2 percent on Friday after Opec said October output reached another record, casting doubt on whether its plan to limit production is achievable or enough to ease persisting oversupply in the market. The Organisation of the
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 11, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 11, 2016) and the forecast for Saturday (November 12, 2016).

Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabean futures drop; wheat and corn weak

US MIDDAY: soyabean futures drop; wheat and corn weak

US soyabean futures fell 1.7 percent on Friday, weighed down by concerns about weakness in Chinese markets limiting export demand from the world's top buyer of the oilseed, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade corn and wheat futures also were lower. Weakn
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gold hits five-month low in Europe
Currency

Gold hits five-month low in Europe

Gold prices fell to their lowest in over five months on Friday, hit by a broad sell-off in commodities as well as surging bond yields on speculation a splurge of US infrastructure spending could stoke inflation. Spot gold fell 2.2 percent to $1,231.79 an
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Gold remains volatile in Asia

Gold remains volatile in Asia

Gold remained volatile in Asian trade on Friday and was set for its first weekly decline in four, with investors continuing to mull over the economic outlook after Republican Donald Trump won this week's US presidential election. Spot gold was up 0.2 perc
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gold slips in New York
Currency

Gold slips in New York

Gold fell more than 1 percent on Thursday after the dollar rose to a 3-1/2 month high against the yen, as markets weighed the election of Donald Trump as US president and how his policies could affect economic growth. Trump's plans call for infrastructure
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Arabica coffee extends decline, NY cocoa edges up
Currency

Arabica coffee extends decline, NY cocoa edges up

ICE arabica coffee futures fell on Friday as top producer Brazil's currency extended this week's sharp decline and funds scaled back net long positions. December arabica coffee fell 3.50 cents or 2.2 percent to $1.5835 per lb by 1511 GMT, extending a retr
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Palm oil rises to more than four-year high
Currency

Palm oil rises to more than four-year high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in more than four years on Friday, lifted by a volatile ringgit, better-performing rival oils and Thursday's government data showing lower-than-expected inventories. The ringgit, palm's traded currency, dro
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Rubber climbs

Rubber climbs

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures hit their highest level since late July 2015 on Friday on a weaker yen, and rose 15.6 percent for the week, their biggest since May 2013. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for April delivery closed 6.9 yen higher
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Copper falls as traders take profits after frenzied rally

Copper falls as traders take profits after frenzied rally

Copper fell on Friday as profit taking set in after a frenzied rally that pushed the metal to its best week since 2011, buoyed by Donald Trump's surprise US election victory and improved demand prospects in China. Trump has said he plans to fix inner citi
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai copper gains

Shanghai copper gains

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper built on overnight gains to close up 8.7 percent on Friday, amid a buying frenzy by speculators. In Shanghai, aluminium struck 14,255 yuan a tonne, the highest since September 2014. Gains came amid a widespread rally in st
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cotton rises the most in 4 weeks on Chinese buying
Cotton

Cotton rises the most in 4 weeks on Chinese buying

Cotton futures were up over one percent on Thursday, their biggest one-day rise in nearly four weeks, fuelled by buying from China. "Chinese speculators are buying industrial metals and that spilled over into cotton, so the prices went up," said Rogers Va
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Last symbol of terror removed from Governor's House: Nehal Hashmi

Last symbol of terror removed from Governor's House: Nehal Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senator, Nehal Hashmi on Friday said, "Last symbol of terror has been removed from Sindh Governor House today". "Era of those who didn't accept Pakistan has ended today. These people took over this place 14 years ago d
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shah Abdul Latif's Urs: Sindh declares public holiday on November 15

Shah Abdul Latif's Urs: Sindh declares public holiday on November 15

The Sindh government on Friday issued a notification declaring 15th November a public holiday on the occasion of Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. "The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 14th safar 1438 (A.H) on 15th November 2016 Tuesday as a
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PSMA welcomes Punjab CM's initiative

PSMA welcomes Punjab CM's initiative

The Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) has appreciated the Punjab chief minister's intervention for opening of closed furnaces to avert price hike in steel-related products. The association's patron-in-chief, Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan, and chairman Mian
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Siddiqui takes oath as new Governor Sindh amid criticism

Siddiqui takes oath as new Governor Sindh amid criticism

Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui was sworn in as Governor of Sindh in a ceremony at the Governor's House on Friday. Chief Justice of Sindh High Court (SHC) Sajjad Ali Shah administered the oath to the 31st governor of the province.
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CEIF announces Executive Learning Programme

CEIF announces Executive Learning Programme

IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (IBA-CEIF) has announced an introductory level Executive Learning Programme on "Fundamentals of Islamic Finance". The four-day introductory level Executive Learning Programme will be conducted from the November
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
CM Punjab irked by poor traffic system

CM Punjab irked by poor traffic system

The Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed extreme displeasure over the poor traffic system in Lahore and other big cities of the province and strongly reprimanded institutions concerned. "It's high time for institutions concerned to
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
EMCO Industries to be classified in 'Cable & Electrical Goods'

EMCO Industries to be classified in 'Cable & Electrical Goods'

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced that EMCO Industries will be classified in "Cable & Electrical Goods" with effect from November 21, 2016. According to a PSX notice issued on Friday, EMCO Industries has informed the Exchange that due to severe
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
FPCCI SVP for strengthening women's entrepreneurship

FPCCI SVP for strengthening women's entrepreneurship

Senior vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Shaikh Khalid Tawab has underlined the need to motivate women to participate in entrepreneurial activities as their share is just 3% in total entrepreneurship in
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Need for revising road safety plan underscored

Need for revising road safety plan underscored

Speakers at a seminar Friday stressed upon the need for revising road safety plan to prevent accidents and ensure safety to the human lives as around 30,000 to 35,000 road accidents occur annually only in Karachi.
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
'Misuse' of name of TI Pakistan by Wajahat S Khan

'Misuse' of name of TI Pakistan by Wajahat S Khan

Wajahat S. Khan has been writing opinions in the foreign press where he has shown himself to be a former fellow of Transparency International in Pakistan. This is a false statement by him as Transparency International Pakistan(TIP) has neither made Wajaha
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Banned outfit commander killed in Hub

Banned outfit commander killed in Hub

A local commander of a banned outfit was killed in a 'gun battle' with security forces in Balochistan's Hub area late early on Friday, sources said. "Security personnel conducted a raid in Hub in wee hours of Friday, which led to an exchange of fires with
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Super Moon on November 14

Super Moon on November 14

Moon is all set to turn super on November 14 after 68 years, as the astronomical event will be visible to human sight at 6:52 pm in Pakistan, the Met Office said on Friday. It said that the moon would be bigger and brighter since its proximity to the plan
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
KATI welcomes new Governor of Sindh

KATI welcomes new Governor of Sindh

Patron in Chief of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) SM Muneer and President of KATI Masood Naqi congratulated former chief justice of Pakistan Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui for taking charge as Governor of Sindh. They said that new governor enjo
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers: PTI to submit more evidence in Supreme Court

Panama Papers: PTI to submit more evidence in Supreme Court

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Friday claimed that it was going to submit more evidence in the Supreme Court that would further strengthen its stance that Maryam Nawaz was still dependent on his father in financial matters and show the timeframe during wh
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
MQM Pakistan, MQM London defend Ibad

MQM Pakistan, MQM London defend Ibad

Leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan and MQM London on Friday came out in defence of the outgoing governor Sindh, Dr Ishratul Ibad, after Senator Nehal Hashmi levelled allegations against him. Earlier, Hashmi said with the removal of Dr Ishr
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Sharjeel's name in ECL: SHC seeks NAB's reply over inclusion

Sharjeel's name in ECL: SHC seeks NAB's reply over inclusion

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought reply from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over a plea filed against the inclusion of former provincial minister Sharjeel Memon's name in Exit Control List (ECL). During the hearing, the judge remarked that Sha
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers: PTI sees 'change' in government stance

Panama Papers: PTI sees 'change' in government stance

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Friday noted a 'clear change' in the stance of the government with regard to offshore companies owned by the children of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying it was a sign of the nervousness on part of the ruling PML-N and its 'cou
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan condemns suicide attack on German Consulate

Pakistan condemns suicide attack on German Consulate

In a press release, Government of Pakistan strongly condemned the suicide attack on the German Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif that led to loss of several precious lives, left scores wounded and caused massive damage to the property. Pakistan conveyed its dee
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Seven injured as water tanker falls from a flyover

Seven injured as water tanker falls from a flyover

At least seven people were injured when a speedy water tanker fell from a flyover in Shershah area, here on Friday. According to details, the driver of a bulk water-carrier lost its control due to breakneck speed and hit against the cemented bridge's wall
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LESCO to put transmission system in order

LESCO to put transmission system in order

The Chief Executive Officer LESCO will put the electricity transmission system in order to ensure smooth supplies to consumers during the summer season. Chief Executive Officer LESCO Wajid Ali Kazmi has directed the staff to overhaul the system by and lar
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Panama Papers: PBC willing to assist SC

Panama Papers: PBC willing to assist SC

Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Dr Farogh Nasim on Friday said that the Constitution empowers Supreme Court to hear pleas on the Panama Leaks, saying if the apex court seeks help from the Council then it would be ready to assist. Dr Nasim thes
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Missile attack on Makkah: Ulema Council calls for immediate OIC summit

Missile attack on Makkah: Ulema Council calls for immediate OIC summit

Religious scholars from different schools of thought have urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to summon a summit immediately to review the defence of Makkah, following a missile attack by Houthi rebel tribes of Yemen. Addressing the 'Natio
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Tax Year 2016: FBR receives 405,682 tax returns till November 11

Tax Year 2016: FBR receives 405,682 tax returns till November 11

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received as many as 405,682 income tax returns (Tax Year 2016) till November 11 as compared to 335,616 returns (Tax Year 2015) submitted during the same period of the last fiscal year, showing an increase of 70,066 r
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Data Gunj Bakhsh's urs Dar for better security arrangements

Data Gunj Bakhsh's urs Dar for better security arrangements

With 8 days short of 973th Urs of Hazrat Usman Ali Hajvery, popularly known as Hazrat Data Gunj Bakhsh (Data Sahib), Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed the facilitation and security arrangements taken by the its 22 members committee on Friday. Wh
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PDWP approves five development schemes

PDWP approves five development schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved five development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 9396.38 million. The schemes were approved in the 29th meeting of the PDWP of current fiscal year 2016-17 presided ove
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Mochi Gate incident: CTD arrests suspects

Mochi Gate incident: CTD arrests suspects

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed on Friday to have detained nine terrorists involved in October 26 incident of Mochi Gate. It claimed that the accused were also involved in sectarian killings in Lahore in the 90s. A boy had died while six of
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Seminar on 'Domestic Violence and Woman'

Seminar on 'Domestic Violence and Woman'

Provincial Minister on Minorities and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said that to eradicate domestic violence on woman, it is necessary to root out ignorance and sick minded approach from the society. "We should change our social behaviour and attit
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Fake fertilizer factory unearthed

Fake fertilizer factory unearthed

A joint team of the provincial agriculture and revenue departments unearthed a fake DAP fertilizer manufacturing factory in Baseer Pur and recovered hundreds of fake fertilizer bags and arrested two persons involved in it from the spot. The joint team als
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Seventh three-day International THAAP Conference begins

Seventh three-day International THAAP Conference begins

The 7th three-day International THAAP Conference titled "People and the City" kicked off on Friday and will continue till 13th November 2016. The Conference has been organized by THAAP in collaboration with Government College University and Information Te
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Awards distribution ceremony of KP Police School of Intelligence held

Awards distribution ceremony of KP Police School of Intelligence held

An award distribution ceremony was held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police School of Intelligence, Abbottabad on Friday. Inayatullah Khan, Senior Minister Local Government & Rural Development and Chairman of Police Reforms Committee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was chie
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Number of PIA aircraft to be raised to 50 by 2018, NA body told

Number of PIA aircraft to be raised to 50 by 2018, NA body told

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat Friday expressed serious concern over delay in finalisation of inquiry into the incident of recovery of 27 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft and decided
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SC restrains CDA from dislodging 32 students from hostels

SC restrains CDA from dislodging 32 students from hostels

The Supreme Court was urged on Friday to restrain Capital Development Authority (CDA) from dislodging 32 students residing in hostels in Islamabad's residential areas. Filing implement application in a case relating to commercial use of residential areas
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Fake CNIC case of Sharbat Gula Nadra official remanded into FIA custody

Fake CNIC case of Sharbat Gula Nadra official remanded into FIA custody

A local court Friday remanded an official of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) into custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), for his alleged involvement in issuing a fake Pakistani identity card to Afghan woman Sharbat Gula. A
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Gadani tragedy: Shah writes letter to PM seeking probe

Gadani tragedy: Shah writes letter to PM seeking probe

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asking him to investigate the tragic incident at Gadani Ship-breaking Yard wherein 26 workers lost their lives. According to the lette
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
DG NAB orders freezing of assets of bank officer

DG NAB orders freezing of assets of bank officer

Director General (DG) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has ordered freezing of the properties of accused Iftikhar Ahmed, Cashier National Bank of Pakistan Peshawar for alleged involvement in accumulation of assets beyond his known s
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
SCBA members of outgoing & newly-elected body meet CJP

SCBA members of outgoing & newly-elected body meet CJP

"It is indeed a matter of great pleasure to welcome all of you as newly elected and outgoing Cabinet," said Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamli while talking to the body of outgoing members of Supreme Court Bar Association headed by Ali Z
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PCER fails to finalize draft bill despite passage of 27 months

PCER fails to finalize draft bill despite passage of 27 months

Parliamen-tary Committee on Electoral Reforms (PCER) is yet to finalize a draft amendment bill despite the passage of 27 months. PCER was formed on July 25, 2014. Rule 7(1) of its rules of procedure states that the committee shall submit its final report
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Eradication of corruption: Pakistan chalks out strategy: NAB chief

Eradication of corruption: Pakistan chalks out strategy: NAB chief

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Friday said the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China is significant as cooperation between the two countries in anti-corruption work will be further enhanced to erad
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
US Sikh delegation visits Peshawar Museum

US Sikh delegation visits Peshawar Museum

A Sikh delegation from United States of America has visited Sikh religious shrines and holy places in walled city Peshawar on Friday. Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was honoured to welcome the delegation at Peshawar Museum warmly and gladly. The m
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shaheen Air begins two weekly Islamabad-Madinah flights

Shaheen Air begins two weekly Islamabad-Madinah flights

Shaheen Air International (SAI) on Friday announced to begin two weekly flights between Islamabad-Madinah. According to SAI, the airline has decided to offer two weekly flights from Islamabad to Madinah in order to make it more convenient for the passenge
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PIAF accuses FBR officials of misusing powers

PIAF accuses FBR officials of misusing powers

The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has expressed its concern over authorising the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials to attach bank accounts of the business entities whose cases are pending in appeals. While addressing the
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Saad underlines connectivity between regional countries

Saad underlines connectivity between regional countries

Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that connectivity is a cornerstone of regional economic cooperation and integration, and it should become a top priority for Pakistan and other countries of region including China, Afghanistan, I
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
World Pneumonia Day being marked today

World Pneumonia Day being marked today

World Pneumonia Day 2016 is being marked here like other parts of the globe, on Saturday (today) with a resolve to raise awareness about the disease, which is preventable with early diagnosis and proper treatment. To mark the day, different health organis
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Industrial units: FCCI President concerned over non-supply of gas

Industrial units: FCCI President concerned over non-supply of gas

Engineer Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has expressed concern over gas closure for industrial units from November 15 and demanded to allocate as per previous practice of minimum life saving quota for th
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
VC UAF opposes conversion of agri land into residential colonies

VC UAF opposes conversion of agri land into residential colonies

The conversion of fertile agriculture land into residential colonies needs to be discouraged to ensure the food security amid the challenges of shrinking agricultural land and ever-increasing population, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chan
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Business community needs government's helping hand: LCCI

Business community needs government's helping hand: LCCI

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that at present when Pakistan is becoming an emerging market of Asia, the role of business community has become very crucial, so the government should resolve their issues like huge increase in valuatio
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Saad seeks report on purchase of PR machinery

Saad seeks report on purchase of PR machinery

Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed the high-ups of Pakistan Railways to submit a report about purchase of latest machines on both short and long term basis within 15 days which is aimed at improving the performance of the organisa
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LHC moved against medics on strike

LHC moved against medics on strike

An advocate has approached the Lahore High Court seeking a strict action against young doctors for denying health services even to critical patients at public hospitals. Najaf Abbas Shah pleaded that a handful of the young doctors were on strike for the l
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
APTMA seeks export-led growth policy measures
Cotton

APTMA seeks export-led growth policy measures

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Aamir Fayyaz on Friday said that the country's export dropped from 25 billion dollars to 20 billion dollars. He said the country witnessed a drop of five billion dollars in exports due to increasing
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dry spell likely to hit gram crop target

Dry spell likely to hit gram crop target

Prolonged dry spell in the country, especially in Southern Punjab, may hit the production target for gram crops which has been set at 620,000 tons for the current season in the country. The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) sources told the Business
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
PCDMA, FAKT Exhibition sign MoU

PCDMA, FAKT Exhibition sign MoU

Pakistan Chemical and Dyes Merchant Association (PCDMA) and FAKT Exhibition (Pvt) Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation. Chairman PCDMA Nasiruddin Fateh Kukda and Chief Executive of FAKT Saleem Tanoli signed the MoU on behalf
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Michael Scherpe to visit Pakistan soon

Michael Scherpe to visit Pakistan soon

President of Texworld/Apparel Sourcing Paris and CEO of Messe Frankfurt France Michael Scherpe will visit Pakistan soon. During the visit, Michael Scherpe will meet with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, textile companies and others. He will al
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Dar emphasises effective restructuring of government organisations

Dar emphasises effective restructuring of government organisations

Cabinet Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Restructuring (CCOR). The CCOR reviewed the implementation status of the earlier decisions and recommendations on restructuring. The members of the CCOR appreciat
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Insaf Health Cards to be distributed in 1,000 UCs: KP CM

Insaf Health Cards to be distributed in 1,000 UCs: KP CM

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that Insaf Health Cards will be distributed in 1000 union councils of the province, which will be provided to deserving and destitute persons on the basis of merit in transparent manner. Presiding over a high-leve
Published 12 Nov, 2016 12:00am
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