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Archive - 2017-11-24
Ideas for truck art
Miscellaneous

Ideas for truck art

On the highway, a Pakistani truck shines bright from half a mile. The theme and motifs are too familiar. Little wonder t
Updated 25 Nov, 2017 01:43pm
SBP keeps main interest rate at 5.75pc
Pakistan Top News

SBP keeps main interest rate at 5.75pc

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its main policy interest rate unchanged at 5.75 percent on Friday, citing ste
Published 24 Nov, 2017 05:40pm
Science Fiction Chinese style
Featured Photos

Science Fiction Chinese style

A view of the Oriental Science Fiction Valley theme park at sunset, in Guiyang, Guizhou province, China. Copyrig
Published 24 Nov, 2017 11:33am
Wanted: finance minister
Miscellaneous

Wanted: finance minister

So the PML-N chose a middle path and didn’t fire Ishaq Dar. A man on the run, though on paper he is still a minister, Da
Updated 24 Nov, 2017 11:25am
Corruption without borders

Corruption without borders

The Nawaz Sharif episode shows that pervasive corruption has not only acquired respectability in a perverse manner in Pakistan but left to the National Assembly (NA), may even acquire legality. Political instability, poverty, unequal structure of society,
Updated 24 Nov, 2017 08:52am
Curtailing furnace oil
Oil and Gas

Curtailing furnace oil

Last time the column talked about the downstream refinery sector when the government’s shut down of furnace oil based po
Published 24 Nov, 2017 07:30am
North Koreans wash up in Japan
Asia

North Koreans wash up in Japan

TOKYO: A group of eight fishermen claiming to be from North Korea washed up in northern Japan after drifting there w
Published 24 Nov, 2017 05:55am
World Bank sees no slowing in Cambodia's strong growth

World Bank sees no slowing in Cambodia's strong growth

Cambodia's economy is forecast to grow 6.9 percent next year, compared with a projected 6.8 percent pace in 2017, despite risks including uncertainties over next year's election, the World Bank said on Wednesday. Cambodia's political turbulence has had li
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Le Pen to take HSBC, Societe Generale to court for closing accounts

Le Pen to take HSBC, Societe Generale to court for closing accounts

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Wednesday said she would take banking giants HSBC and Societe Generale to court for discrimination after they moved to close her personal and party accounts. Le Pen, who lost the presidential election in May to Emm
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Eurozone bank costs likely to rise as regulators set new capital targets

Eurozone bank costs likely to rise as regulators set new capital targets

Eurozone regulators said on Wednesday they will impose binding targets on most of the bloc's largest banks forcing them to raise their capital buffers within a maximum of four years, a move that could increase lenders' funding costs. To meet their targets
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Swiss banks need to meet minimum leverage ratio of 3 percent

Swiss banks need to meet minimum leverage ratio of 3 percent

All Swiss banks will have to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 3 percent from next year under new rules for smaller lenders adopted by the government on Wednesday to help safeguard the banking system's stability. "A minimum core capital (Tier 1) to to
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
High spending may expose Poland to painful fiscal adjustment

High spending may expose Poland to painful fiscal adjustment

Poland's unwillingness to curb high spending leaves it exposed to a sharp fiscal adjustment if there is a deep slowdown in its main export market Europe, a Polish think tank said on Wednesday. The Civic Development Forum (FOR) led by ex-deputy premier Les
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
French central bank calls for more cross-border mergers

French central bank calls for more cross-border mergers

The Banque de France wants it to be easier for European banks to merge, the central bank's chief Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Wednesday. "We have to stop putting the brakes on the cross-border consolidation among eurozone banks," Villeroy de Galhau
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Apple says China students illegally worked overtime at supplier

Apple says China students illegally worked overtime at supplier

Apple said Wednesday its main Asian supplier employed Chinese high school students in illegal overtime work making the iPhone X, but added that it "took prompt action" to end the practice. The Financial Times had reported that 3,000 high school students i
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Brazil's inflation rate hits five-month high but lags forecasts

Brazil's inflation rate hits five-month high but lags forecasts

Brazil's inflation rate accelerated to a five-month high in mid-November as power costs surged, though it undershot analyst expectations and remained a tad below the official target range. Consumer prices as measured by the IPCA index rose 2.77 percent in
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Belgian business confidence rises

Belgian business confidence rises

Belgian business confidence rose by more than expected and to its highest level in more than six years in November as managers in business services and construction became more upbeat. The index, often referred to as the leading indicator, rose to 1.6 in
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cotton rates rise to season's high
Cotton

Cotton rates rise to season's high

Despite the fact that domestic mills have over their cotton requirements adequately from the local market and also booked a reported 1.8 million bales (155 Kgs) from foreign origins, local cotton prices remain perched at season's high levels. Indeed there
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cotton rates rise to season's high
Cotton

Cotton rates rise to season's high

Despite the fact that domestic mills have over their cotton requirements adequately from the local market and also booked a reported 1.8 million bales (155 Kgs) from foreign origins, local cotton prices remain perched at season's high levels. Indeed there
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

Hard red winter (HRW) wheat spot basis bids around the southern US Plains on Tuesday were steady as farmers watched futures shrug off some of Monday's declines, dealers said. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) K.C. December HRW wheat settled up 4-1/4 cents at
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Prices gain momentum
Cotton

Prices gain momentum

Cotton rates gained momentum on the local market on Thursday as size of quality lint diminishing, this factor propelled buyers to indulge in short-covering to meet their immediate needs, dealers said. The official spot rate appreciated by Rs 100 to Rs 6,6
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 142,794 tonnes of cargo comprising 89,892 tonnes of import cargo and 52,902 tonnes of export cargo including 5,405 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 89
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures lower on technical selling

CBOT soyabean futures lower on technical selling

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed lower Tuesday on light technical selling but the lead January contract stayed inside of Monday's trading range as the market awaited fresh direction, traders said. CBOT January soyabeans settled down 1 cent a
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Turkey buys 113,400 tonnes of corn in tender

Turkey buys 113,400 tonnes of corn in tender

Turkey's state grain board TMO bought about 113,400 tonnes of corn in international tenders which closed on Tuesday, traders said. The TMO had issued nine separate tenders each of 12,000 tonnes, traders said. The TMO reserved the right to purchase 20 perc
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,100. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 5.888 billion and the number of lots traded was 9,885. Major business was contributed by gold PK
Published 24 Nov, 2017 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 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

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 24 Nov, 2017 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 Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency
Currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (November 23, 2017).
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan is facing formidable challenges including poor governance and severe corruption, lack of economic growth, lack of security within the country and on the border to improve its future food security, said Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan is facing formidable challenges including poor governance and severe corruption, lack of economic growth, lack of security within the country and on the border to improve its future food security, said Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan facing corruption, other challenges: ADB

Pakistan is facing formidable challenges including poor governance and severe corruption, lack of economic growth, lack of security within the country and on the border to improve its future food security, said Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PSM now a 'negative equity' concern: minister
Exchange

PSM now a 'negative equity' concern: minister

Federal Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz has said that sick public sector enterprises and entities, including Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), are causing accumulative losses of over Rs 600 billion annually and the corporation like PSM has acquired the
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PSM now a 'negative equity' concern: minister
Exchange

PSM now a 'negative equity' concern: minister

Federal Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz has said that sick public sector enterprises and entities, including Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), are causing accumulative losses of over Rs 600 billion annually and the corporation like PSM has acquired the
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PSM now a ''negative equity'' concern: minister
Exchange

PSM now a ''negative equity'' concern: minister

Federal Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz has said that sick public sector enterprises and entities, including Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), are causing accumulative losses of over Rs 600 billion annually and the corporation like PSM has acquired the
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
'Sensitive' offices have closed their eyes to sit-in: SC

'Sensitive' offices have closed their eyes to sit-in: SC

Supreme Court on Thursday redirected civil and military agencies to submit a report over the government steps, however tangible, to ensure fundamental rights of the people of the twin cities, who have been facing hardships due to the sit-in of Tehreek Lab
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
'Sensitive' offices have closed their eyes to sit-in: SC

'Sensitive' offices have closed their eyes to sit-in: SC

Supreme Court on Thursday redirected civil and military agencies to submit a report over the government steps, however tangible, to ensure fundamental rights of the people of the twin cities, who have been facing hardships due to the sit-in of Tehreek Lab
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of board of directors of National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA). Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here at Prime Minister's Off
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of board of directors of National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA). Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here at Prime Minister's Off
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

Constitution of NEECA board approved by cabinet

The federal cabinet has approved the constitution of board of directors of National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA). Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here at Prime Minister''s Of
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair will deliberate on sugar policy and sugar export after sugar mill owners refused to start crushing without reasonable
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair will deliberate on sugar policy and sugar export after sugar mill owners refused to start crushing without reasonable
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

Sugar likely to dominate CCI proceedings

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) which is scheduled to meet on Friday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair will deliberate on sugar policy and sugar export after sugar mill owners refused to start crushing without reasonable
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

A meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) will take up today (Friday) the matter pertaining to access to real-time production data of oil and gas from the well-heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CCI meeting has been conv
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

A meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) will take up today (Friday) the matter pertaining to access to real-time production data of oil and gas from the well-heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CCI meeting has been conv
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

KP oil, gas wellheads: CCI to take up real-time output data today

A meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) will take up today (Friday) the matter pertaining to access to real-time production data of oil and gas from the well-heads and natural gas consumption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CCI meeting has been conv
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Cotton

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland said Thursday it will provide more than a billion dollars in development aid to the European Union, as Bern seeks to stabilise its messy ties with Brussels. The 1.3 billion Swiss francs ($1.32 billion, 1.1 billion euros) will be spread over te
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland said Thursday it will provide more than a billion dollars in development aid to the European Union, as Bern seeks to stabilise its messy ties with Brussels. The 1.3 billion Swiss francs ($1.32 billion, 1.1 billion euros) will be spread over te
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland approves $1.3 billion in EU aid

Switzerland said Thursday it will provide more than a billion dollars in development aid to the European Union, as Bern seeks to stabilise its messy ties with Brussels. The 1.3 billion Swiss francs ($1.32 billion, 1.1 billion euros) will be spread over te
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the country is diversifying its energy mix to overcome prevailing energy shortage. Addressing the two days concluding ceremony of Annual Technical Conference on Oil and Gas here on Thursday, the Prime Mini
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the country is diversifying its energy mix to overcome prevailing energy shortage. Addressing the two days concluding ceremony of Annual Technical Conference on Oil and Gas here on Thursday, the Prime Mini
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Coal of Thar, gas added to energy mix: PM

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the country is diversifying its energy mix to overcome prevailing energy shortage. Addressing the two days concluding ceremony of Annual Technical Conference on Oil and Gas here on Thursday, the Prime Mini
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend due to investor concerns on the prevailing political uncertainty and the rollover week pressure. BRIndex100 lost 34.5 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,294.49 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend due to investor concerns on the prevailing political uncertainty and the rollover week pressure. BRIndex100 lost 34.5 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,294.49 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend due to investor concerns on the prevailing political uncertainty and the rollover week pressure. BRIndex100 lost 34.5 points or 0.8 percent to close at 4,294.49 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round slides
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round slides

The rupee after maintaining a firm trend for a long-time against the dollar, fell gradually in process of trading, dealers said on the money market on Thursday. The rupee shed three paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.49 and Rs
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Government searches for new finance minister
Currency

Government searches for new finance minister

The government on Thursday began searching for a new finance minister a day after Ishaq Dar was relieved of his portfolio amid mounting headwinds for the economy. The departure of Dar, widely credited with navigating Pakistan out of a 2013 balance of paym
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round slides
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round slides

The rupee after maintaining a firm trend for a long-time against the dollar, fell gradually in process of trading, dealers said on the money market on Thursday. The rupee shed three paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.49 and Rs
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Government searches for new finance minister
Currency

Government searches for new finance minister

The government on Thursday began searching for a new finance minister a day after Ishaq Dar was relieved of his portfolio amid mounting headwinds for the economy. The departure of Dar, widely credited with navigating Pakistan out of a 2013 balance of paym
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Army chief unveils 'Khushhal Balochistan' package

Army chief unveils 'Khushhal Balochistan' package

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday launched the 'Khushhal Balochistan' Project. The Khushhal Balochistan project is aimed at enduring stability through socio-economic development and security. According to Director-General (DG) Inte
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Army chief unveils 'Khushhal Balochistan' package

Army chief unveils 'Khushhal Balochistan' package

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday launched the 'Khushhal Balochistan' Project. The Khushhal Balochistan project is aimed at enduring stability through socio-economic development and security. According to Director-General (DG) Inte
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion
Currency

Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would enhance exports by $1 billion to $ 1.5 billion per annum in the short-run and boost export prospects in the long-run as well. The Board of Investment (BoI) reportedly handed
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion
Currency

Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would enhance exports by $1 billion to $ 1.5 billion per annum in the short-run and boost export prospects in the long-run as well. The Board of Investment (BoI) reportedly handed
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion
Currency

Economic corridor: SEZs to boost exports to $1.5 billion

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would enhance exports by $1 billion to $ 1.5 billion per annum in the short-run and boost export prospects in the long-run as well. The Board of Investment (BoI) reportedly handed
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan not engaged in 'back-channel' diplomacy with India: Tehmina

Pakistan not engaged in 'back-channel' diplomacy with India: Tehmina

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said Thursday that Pakistan is not engaged in any 'back-channel' diplomacy with India, saying that New Delhi has suspended the dialogue process on all outstanding issues after 2015 despite Islamabad's willingness to hold t
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 23, 2017)

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Top official to investigate audit para

Top official to investigate audit para

The secretary cabinet will investigate an audit para pertaining to import of pyrolysis gasoline by Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) and a penalty of Rs 2 million imposed by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), it was learnt on Thursday. The audit para w
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 23, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Top official to investigate audit para

Top official to investigate audit para

The secretary cabinet will investigate an audit para pertaining to import of pyrolysis gasoline by Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) and a penalty of Rs 2 million imposed by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), it was learnt on Thursday. The audit para w
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Top official to investigate audit para

Top official to investigate audit para

The secretary cabinet will investigate an audit para pertaining to import of pyrolysis gasoline by Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) and a penalty of Rs 2 million imposed by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), it was learnt on Thursday. The audit para w
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
FO derives satisfaction from anti-Baloch insurgent efforts

FO derives satisfaction from anti-Baloch insurgent efforts

The Foreign Office Thursday said that it is determined to intensify efforts with friendly countries to deny space to elements which directly or indirectly threaten Pakistan's sovereignty and its territorial integrity, following Switzerland slaps entry ban
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (November 23, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (November 24, 2017).

Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
FO derives satisfaction from anti-Baloch insurgent efforts

FO derives satisfaction from anti-Baloch insurgent efforts

The Foreign Office Thursday said that it is determined to intensify efforts with friendly countries to deny space to elements which directly or indirectly threaten Pakistan's sovereignty and its territorial integrity, following Switzerland slaps entry ban
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India outraged at release of Hafiz Saeed

India outraged at release of Hafiz Saeed

India said Thursday it was outraged at Pakistan's release of Hafiz Saeed accused of organising the 2008 deadly Mumbai attacks that nearly brought the nuclear-armed nations to the brink of war. The Lahore High Court review board on Wednesday ordered the re
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India outraged at release of Hafiz Saeed

India outraged at release of Hafiz Saeed

India said Thursday it was outraged at Pakistan's release of Hafiz Saeed accused of organising the 2008 deadly Mumbai attacks that nearly brought the nuclear-armed nations to the brink of war. The Lahore High Court review board on Wednesday ordered the re
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Army officer arrested for Indian journalist's murder

Army officer arrested for Indian journalist's murder

Indian police have arrested a senior army officer for the murder of a journalist shot dead while investigating allegations of financial fraud against him. Reporter Sudip Dutta Bhaumik was allegedly killed by a junior officer when he went to a paramilitary
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Army officer arrested for Indian journalist's murder

Army officer arrested for Indian journalist's murder

Indian police have arrested a senior army officer for the murder of a journalist shot dead while investigating allegations of financial fraud against him. Reporter Sudip Dutta Bhaumik was allegedly killed by a junior officer when he went to a paramilitary
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Real estate sector: NA body suggests FBR to remove upper limit cap

Real estate sector: NA body suggests FBR to remove upper limit cap

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to remove the upper limit cap imposed by the FBR on real estate sector to encourage declaration of actual price of the land during real estate transac
Published 24 Nov, 2017 12:00am
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