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Archive - 2018-03-04
Pakistan elects first female Dalit senator
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Pakistan elects first female Dalit senator

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan elected its first female senator from the lowest Dalit caste over the weekend, in polls which also s
Updated 05 Mar, 2018 08:01am
French foreign minister visits Iran
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French foreign minister visits Iran

TEHRAN: France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived in Tehran early Monday for talks on the 2015 nuclear de
Published 04 Mar, 2018 10:03pm
Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists

Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists

Europe's deep freeze, which has cost more than 60 lives over the past week, continued to wreak havoc early Saturday as the shivering continent awaited a sliver of weekend respite from a brutal Siberian cold front. After heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists

Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists

Europe's deep freeze, which has cost more than 60 lives over the past week, continued to wreak havoc early Saturday as the shivering continent awaited a sliver of weekend respite from a brutal Siberian cold front. After heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq's parliament on Saturday adopted an $88.5 billion budget for 2018, with Kurdish lawmakers boycotting the vote to protest against a cut in the amount allocated to their autonomous region. The reduction comes after a controversial independence referenc
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq's parliament on Saturday adopted an $88.5 billion budget for 2018, with Kurdish lawmakers boycotting the vote to protest against a cut in the amount allocated to their autonomous region. The reduction comes after a controversial independence referenc
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq adopts 2018 budget

Iraq''s parliament on Saturday adopted an $88.5 billion budget for 2018, with Kurdish lawmakers boycotting the vote to protest against a cut in the amount allocated to their autonomous region. The reduction comes after a controversial independence referen
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Xi Jinping: The Mao Zedong of 21st century

Xi Jinping: The Mao Zedong of 21st century

Piqued by China's growing ascendancy in the global economy and its expanding political clout in the world affairs, many have begun to view President Xi Jinping as "Emperor Xi". This description by Xi's friends and foes alike, however, betrays their lack o
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ghani's grand initiative

Ghani's grand initiative

The US President may not be interested in talking to the Taliban, but Afghanistan's President is. The US President may not be appreciative of fast-changing ground realities in Afghanistan, but Afghanistan's President is. The US President may not be recept
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Oil market
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Oil market

There are two major issues that would be affecting the oil market in Pakistan. One is the emergence of Electrical Vehicles in mid-term to long-term future. This would be in common with world market and technology trend. However, there is an issue that is
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
At the UN, a diplomatic dance decides the fate of nations

At the UN, a diplomatic dance decides the fate of nations

The issues that come before the UN Security Council are the gravest to face any decision-making body - questions of war and peace, life and death. But when world diplomats are building towards a weighty decision, almost any diplomatic tactic seems fair ga
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ad hoc Trump fuels White House meltdown

Ad hoc Trump fuels White House meltdown

A White House lurching from crisis to crisis appeared close to complete meltdown Friday, as Donald Trump's staff struggled to limit damage from two impulsive moves with far-reaching consequences. Trump's off-the-cuff enticement of a global trade war and c
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Increase in lawmakers' allowances
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Increase in lawmakers' allowances

There is up to 76 percent increase in lawmakers' allowances. Does the country's economic situation warrant such increases? No, there is hardly room for increasing the government expenditure because of the present woeful situation. We don't have enough mon
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KCCI team apprises Mauritius president of mutual trade issues

KCCI team apprises Mauritius president of mutual trade issues

A high level delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which is currently on a visit to Mauritius, met President of Mauritius Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim during their visit to the State House situated in Moka District of Mauritius where they
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
MAP holds 33rd Corporate Excellence Awards

MAP holds 33rd Corporate Excellence Awards

Dr Ishrat Hussain, eminent economist and ex-Governor State Bank of Pakistan has stated that the business should ponder upon the social purpose of a company; corporate excellence should also focus on social aspects and not only on shareholder value and pro
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Book titled Invisible Ties launched

Book titled Invisible Ties launched

A book titled "Invisible Ties" was launched at Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture here on Saturday. 'Invisible Ties' is authored by Nadya AR, who is a psychotherapist and regularly contributes articles related to psychotherapy and conduct worksh
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Customs value of canvas water discharge hose revised

Customs value of canvas water discharge hose revised

The Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs value of Canvas Water Discharge Hose under section 25(7) of the Customs Act, 1969. According to details, a representation was received from M/s Ghauri Enterprises that the consignmen
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Traffic chaos continues unabated

Traffic chaos continues unabated

The traffic disorder nuisance has grown to an alarming point which can be seen on every road of city where drivers violate traffic rules under the nose of traffic police personnel. Deputy Inspector General (Traffic) has issued several warnings to take act
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Abbasi performs groundbreaking of Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road

Abbasi performs groundbreaking of Rawalpindi-Kahuta Road

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday performed the ground-breaking of the Rs 12.5 billion four-lane Rawalpindi-Kahuta project Saturday, providing a fast link between the Federal Capital and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The Prime Minister was briefed by
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
USAID's health, education projects in Sindh lauded

USAID's health, education projects in Sindh lauded

School children, their parents, teachers and community members from Sukkur, Khairpur, and Jacobabad gathered at a school in Sukkur for a day packed with fun-filled activities, as part of a community funfair hosted by the US Agency for International Develo
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government accused of rigging in Senate polls

Punjab government accused of rigging in Senate polls

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday accused the Punjab government of rigging in Senate Elections 2018. PTI MPA Shoaib Siddiqui alleged that members of the ruling party led by Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah stormed the polling booth. He claimed
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Victory in Senate: 'stop us if you can' challenges Maryam

Victory in Senate: 'stop us if you can' challenges Maryam

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz on Saturday expressed joy and delight after the party won 15 seats in Senate elections held here on Saturday March 3. PML-N backed independent candidates managed to bag 15 Senate seats across the co
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Farooq blames PPP for horse-trading

Farooq blames PPP for horse-trading

The ruling Pakistan People's Party on Saturday bagged 10 seats in the Senate elections from Sindh amid accusation of rigging from Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan chief. Media was barred from reporting the Senate polls held at the Sindh Assembly hall, wh
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dengue workers to be regularized soon: minister

Dengue workers to be regularized soon: minister

Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare, Khawaja Imran Nazir, said on Saturday that they have sent a summery to the Punjab Chief Minister for the regularization of dengue workers which will soon be approved. The minister expressed these v
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Special people demand raise in job quota

Special people demand raise in job quota

In an attempt to be heard amid lawmaker's bustle inside and outside the Sindh Assembly on Saturday, people with disabilities carried out a protest yet again demanding increase in the job quota reserved for them. During the demonstration, two protesters fe
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Senate polls another milestone in democratic process: Ahsan

Senate polls another milestone in democratic process: Ahsan

Elected representatives have described timely holding of Senate elections as a step toward strengthening of democracy in the country. Talking to media persons in Islamabad on Saturday, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Senate elections is yet another mil
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Timely senate election buried rumours: Khursheed

Timely senate election buried rumours: Khursheed

Opposition Leader in National Assembly Khurshid Shah on Saturday said that the timely elections of Senate has buried the rumours of derailment of the system being spread across the country. Talking to media persons at the parliament house, the opposition
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gulalai claims to have voted for PPP candidate

Gulalai claims to have voted for PPP candidate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) renegade Ayesha Gulalai said on Saturday that she cast her vote in Senate elections 2018, held today, in favour of a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Talking to media outside National Assembly, Gulalai criticized
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'No compromise on secrecy of vote'

'No compromise on secrecy of vote'

Babar Yaqub, Secretary of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Saturday morning visited the Parliament House to review arrangements for Senate elections 2018. Speaking to media, Babar Yaqub said that he has received several complaints that voters are
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sadiq assures APTMA of resolving textile industry's issues

Sadiq assures APTMA of resolving textile industry's issues

Expressing dismay over reports regarding use of money in Senate elections, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Saturday there may be some truth in this rumour but they don't have any proof in this regard. "How those winning election by usi
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan still emerging market for Japanese paper brands

Pakistan still emerging market for Japanese paper brands

"Per capita paper consumption in Pakistan for paper products is still very low and it is still an emerging market for Japanese paper brands which are compatible in international market." This was stated by Naheed Memon, Chairperson SBI and SEDF, in a cere
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
APBF slams hike in prices of PoL products

APBF slams hike in prices of PoL products

As The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has flayed the government for increasing prices of petroleum products by over Rs 18 per litre during last seven months, terming it bad news for the country's economy. APBF President Ibrahim Qureshi rejected the se
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Parvez criticises attitude of Sharifs towards legislators

Parvez criticises attitude of Sharifs towards legislators

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that those who talk about giving respect to votes have insulted the assembly members in an attempt to take oath from them in the Senate elections. While talking to the media out
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
By-election in Sargodha today

By-election in Sargodha today

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed all arrangements to hold transparent and peaceful by-election in the provincial assembly constituency PP-30 Sargodha on Sunday (today). A tough contest is expected between the candidates of ruling Pa
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
AkzoNobel sees huge potential for investment in Pakistan

AkzoNobel sees huge potential for investment in Pakistan

Jeremy Rowe, Director of Decorative Paints South East and South Asia, Middle East at AkzoNobel, finds Pakistan an attractive spot for foreign investment, as in his opinion the country will see a robust GDP growth in the next four to five years with added
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz accuses Imran of doing 'politics of lies'

Shahbaz accuses Imran of doing 'politics of lies'

Terming Imran Khan Niazi as the founder of politics of lies in Pakistan, the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Saturday said that those who had shown worst performance in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are doing the politics of lies and baseless
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Industry-academia linkages termed vital for national economy

Industry-academia linkages termed vital for national economy

Industrial competitiveness with technological breakthrough is imperative to successfully survive in the fast changing global environment and in this connection workable and result-oriented Industry-Academia linkages could play a major role, said Engr Ahme
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Report on economic benefits of modern Silk Road launched
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Report on economic benefits of modern Silk Road launched

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) hosted a conference to launch their joint report The Economic Benefits of a Modern Silk Road - CPEC. The event was attended by leaders from the private and pu
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Street crimes on the rise in Islamabad

Street crimes on the rise in Islamabad

Over 12 cases of various kinds of thefts, dacoities and snatching at gunpoint, seven cases of motor vehicle thefts and one case of murder were reported to various police stations of the city during the last week. According to data gathered by Business
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
10 killed in Chichawatni, Lasbela

10 killed in Chichawatni, Lasbela

At least six people were killed while more than 16 others injured when a bus collided with a truck on RCD Highway Saturday morning. The bus was en route from Quetta to Karachi when the accident occurred near Uthal. The injured persons were shifted to Dist
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
LABARD organises fund-raising event

LABARD organises fund-raising event

Governor Punjab Rafiq Rajwana has said that bright future is the destiny of nations that look after the distressed segments of the society enabling them to play their part in economic building of the country. He expressed these views while speaking at a f
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PTI pushing KP towards quagmire: Mian Iftikhar

PTI pushing KP towards quagmire: Mian Iftikhar

General Secretary ANP, Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that dreamful and flop policies of the PTI government is pushing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into the quagmire of problems, saying all segments of life protest during the administratively experienced rulers of
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a slight increase during the week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that price of tomatoes went up from Rs 120 per 5kg
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Modi's BJP leads in India's northeast regional elections

Modi's BJP leads in India's northeast regional elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party on Saturday recorded a spectacular victory in Tripura state and a strong showing elsewhere in the country's northeast region ahead of the national election in 2019. The right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party and its
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Greece not planning soldier exchange with Turkey
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Greece not planning soldier exchange with Turkey

Greece is not planning to exchange two soldiers held by Turkey after illegally entering the country with eight Turkish soldiers who seek asylum in Greece, the Greek junior foreign minister said Saturday. "This is pure fantasy. We are not at war with Turke
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Putin tells US to send evidence of vote meddling

Putin tells US to send evidence of vote meddling

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Washington to send him hard evidence that his citizens meddled in US elections, mocking accusations to date as "yelling and hollering in the United States Congress". The office of US Special Counsel Robert Mueller cha
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cambodia PM accuses United States of lying over aid cut

Cambodia PM accuses United States of lying over aid cut

Cambodia's prime minister on Saturday accused the US government of being dishonest in its announced suspension of aid to the Southeast Asian nation, saying Cambodia had already stopped receiving aid from Washington in 2016. The White House said on Tuesday
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Putin promises 'victories' for Russia at star-studded rally

Putin promises 'victories' for Russia at star-studded rally

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday promised "victories" for Russia at a star-studded rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters ahead of a March 18 election he is all but certain to win. Olympic athletes, celebrities and cosmonauts had taken to t
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
White House on lockdown after shots fired

White House on lockdown after shots fired

The White House was placed on lockdown and the surrounding area cordoned off by emergency personnel Saturday after an apparent gunshot was heard. The US Secret Service said on Twitter that it was responding "to reports of a person who allegedly suffered a
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Police tear gas anti-nuclear protesters in France

Police tear gas anti-nuclear protesters in France

Police used tear gas during clashes with anti-nuclear protesters at a waste site in northeastern France on Saturday. Demonstrators threw missiles at officers who have been blocking access to woodland at the Bure plant, halfway between Paris and Strasbourg
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Three Australians die from contaminated melon

Three Australians die from contaminated melon

Three Australians have died after consuming melon contaminated with listeria amid an outbreak that has prompted health authorities to warn those at risk to throw out pre-cut melons. Listeria is a commonly found bacteria and for most people who consume foo
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mali insecurity continues, migrating to country's center: UN

Mali insecurity continues, migrating to country's center: UN

Insecurity in Mali "continues to rage" and is progressing toward the center of the country, according to an interim UN report. Members of Plateforme, an armed pro-government coalition, and the CMA rebel alliance, who were signatories to a 2015 peace deal,
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Populists, far-right eye gains in Italian election

Populists, far-right eye gains in Italian election

Italian populist and far-right parties have their eye on making major gains in Sunday's election, spooking investors and European capitals after a campaign dominated by fears about immigration and the economy. Rival parties held their final rallies on Fri
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Honduras energy executive arrested over activist murder

Honduras energy executive arrested over activist murder

Honduran authorities said they have arrested an energy company executive allegedly behind the high-profile 2016 murder of prominent environmental activist Berta Caceres. Police detained electrical engineer Roberto David Castillo Mejia "as the intellectual
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
England post dramatic victory over New Zealand

England post dramatic victory over New Zealand

Moeen Ali was as surprised as anyone as he combined with Adil Rashid to plunder New Zealand's batting stocks in England's dramatic four-run victory in the third one-day international in Wellington on Saturday. Not even an unbeaten 112 by Kane Williamson c
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
KP Governor praises sports activities as Sports Enthusiasa ends

KP Governor praises sports activities as Sports Enthusiasa ends

Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that sports competitions build physical stamina, generate enthusiasm and leads the participants to take victories and defeats as a source of learning. He expressed these views while addressing at th
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bautista Agut wins Dubai title

Bautista Agut wins Dubai title

Roberto Bautista Agut doubled his trophy haul for 2018 when he defeated Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-4 in the Dubai final, preventing the Frenchman from reaching the world top 10 for the first time. The third-seeded Spaniard, ranked 23rd, now owns eight career ti
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Son rises as Spurs cruise, Swansea boost survival bid

Son rises as Spurs cruise, Swansea boost survival bid

Tottenham cemented their place in the Premier League's top four as Son Heung-Min inspired a 2-0 win over Huddersfield, while Swansea improved their survival prospects with a 4-1 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday. Son put Tottenham ahead in the 27th minute
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Kohat District win overall trophy in Under-23 Female Games

Kohat District win overall trophy in Under-23 Female Games

Kohat District clinched the overall trophy after securing 10 gold medals and two silver medals in the 13 different events part of the KP Kohat Region Under-23 Inter-District Female Games which concluded here at Kohat Sports Complex on Saturday.
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Video replays set to be used at World Cup

Video replays set to be used at World Cup

Video replays to help referees make key decisions are set to be used at this year's World Cup in Russia after the system was approved by soccer's rule-making body IFAB on Saturday, a move that could fundamentally change the nature of the sport. IFAB unani
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Australia take lead past 400 despite South African fightback

Australia take lead past 400 despite South African fightback

South Africa fought back on the third day of the first Test but could not stop Australia from taking their lead beyond 400 at Kingsmead on Saturday. Australia were 213 for nine when bad light stopped play, an overall lead of 402. South Africa will be face
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Physio to start following Neymar's successful foot operation

Physio to start following Neymar's successful foot operation

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar underwent successful surgery on his broken foot on Saturday, officials said, leaving the planet's most expensive footballer in a race to recover before the World Cup. The one hour and 15 minute operation at
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shakib ruled out of Sri Lanka tri-series

Shakib ruled out of Sri Lanka tri-series

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the upcoming tri-nation Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka as he is still nursing a finger injury, Bangladesh Cricket Board said Saturday. The Nidahas Trophy, which also includes hosts Sri Lanka and I
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Regime forces advance in Syria's battered Ghouta

Regime forces advance in Syria's battered Ghouta

Government forces intensified fighting Saturday inside Syria's Eastern Ghouta, as tens of thousands of civilians in the besieged rebel enclave east of Damascus awaited urgently needed aid. On another front in Syria's seven-year civil war, Turkish air stri
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Uzbek reporter freed after 19 years to become teacher

Uzbek reporter freed after 19 years to become teacher

A journalist from Uzbekistan who was freed after the longest stint in jail spent by a reporter worldwide is shunning media work to take up teaching Russian, his nephew said Saturday. Yusuf Ruzimuradov, 53, was recently freed in Uzbekistan after 19 years i
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Slain Slovak journalist buried as police free suspects

Slain Slovak journalist buried as police free suspects

Slain Slovak investigative journalist Jan Kuciak was laid to rest in his wedding suit on Saturday as police released seven Italians detained after they were named in his explosive report on alleged high-level corruption linked to Italy's notorious 'Ndrang
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Top Bangladesh sci-fi writer stabbed in head

Top Bangladesh sci-fi writer stabbed in head

One of Bangladesh's top writers was stabbed in the back of the head during a seminar in the northern city of Sylhet on Saturday, police said, the latest in a series of attacks on authors and bloggers. Police said Zafar Iqbal, a celebrated secular activist
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Chad unions vote to strike on over pay cuts

Chad unions vote to strike on over pay cuts

Trade unions and opposition parties in Chad announced Saturday a public sector strike would continue until the government yielded and called a total day of closure for March 12. "We have decided to continue the strike until all our conditions are met," sa
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
At least five dead as storm brings wind, floods and snow to US Northeast

At least five dead as storm brings wind, floods and snow to US Northeast

At least five people were killed after a major winter storm pounded the US East Coast on Friday, with strong winds, heavy rain and snow disrupting thousands of flights and forcing the closure of federal government offices in Washington. Coastal flooding a
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Palestinian in Gaza killed by Israeli fire

Palestinian in Gaza killed by Israeli fire

A Palestinian farmer was killed Saturday by Israeli army fire near the Gaza Strip city of Khan Yunis, the health ministry of the Islamist movement Hamas said. A spokeswoman for the Israeli army said soldiers opened fire at a Palestinian man who had entere
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sudan to return ambassador to Cairo

Sudan to return ambassador to Cairo

Sudan will send its ambassador back to neighbouring Egypt on Monday, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour said, two months after withdrawing him amid heightened tensions. Khartoum has not explained why it recalled Abdel Mahmoud Abdel Halim early in January.
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Marshall Islands to issue own sovereign cryptocurrency
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Marshall Islands to issue own sovereign cryptocurrency

The Marshall Islands will issue its own cryptocurrency that will be circulated as legal tender along with the US dollar, according to one of the remote Pacific republic's top officials. The new currency will be called SOV and its legal tender status has b
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Speculators' boost net short US dollar bets
Currency

Speculators' boost net short US dollar bets

Speculators' net short dollar bets rose to a three-week high in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net short dollar positions, derived from net positions
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Russia to cut FX purchases
Currency

Russia to cut FX purchases

Russia's finance ministry is expected to lower purchases of foreign currency for its reserves in March as oil prices slid from multi-month peaks seen in early 2017, a Reuters poll showed. The finance ministry is seen buying the equivalent of 265 billion r
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar slides as US tariff plan rattles currency outlook

Dollar slides as US tariff plan rattles currency outlook

The dollar fell against most currencies on Friday, dropping to its lowest in more than two years against the yen, as President Donald Trump's proposal to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports raised prospects of a trade war that could damage
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US dollar outlook darkens as trade war looms
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US dollar outlook darkens as trade war looms

The US dollar could face headwinds if President Donald Trump's proposals to impose stiff tariffs on steel and aluminium imports are enacted, with the biggest risk stemming from the possible flight of capital flows needed to finance ballooning US deficits.
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Serbia buys euros to stem dinar gains
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Serbia buys euros to stem dinar gains

The Serbian central bank bought 90 million euros ($109.91 million) on the local interbank market on Wednesday to stem gains in the dinar, it said in a statement. The bank has so far this year bought a total of 270 million euros to tame the dinar exchange
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Canadian dollar hits 10-week low
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Canadian dollar hits 10-week low

The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, adding to 10-week lows as data showed slower-than-expected growth in the domestic economy and investors braced for planned US tariffs on steel and aluminium. At 4 pm EST (2100 GMT), the Ca
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Fed rate hike may weigh on Kazakh tenge

Fed rate hike may weigh on Kazakh tenge

Traders and analysts expect the Kazakh tenge to slightly weaken against the dollar this month, partly because of the anticipated Federal Reserve rate hike, and post further losses in the longer run, according to a Reuters poll. In the poll carried out fro
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sydney water plant targets Japanese liquidity
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Sydney water plant targets Japanese liquidity

The sponsors of the storm-damaged Sydney Desalination Plant are tapping Japanese appetite for infrastructure assets with a loan of A$500m-equivalent (US$393m), following the successful foray of peer AquaSure last year. SDP, which has been out of commissio
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ArcelorMittal stands by $1bn Mexico pledge despite trade threats

ArcelorMittal stands by $1bn Mexico pledge despite trade threats

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, has not changed its plan to invest $1 billion dollars in a new production line in Mexico, a spokesman said on Friday, despite uncertainty around terms of trade in North America. Since ArecelorMittal announced
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
UAE talks up mutual travel benefits before EU-Gulf open skies talks

UAE talks up mutual travel benefits before EU-Gulf open skies talks

European countries should look at the broader economic benefits of increased Gulf travel rather than focusing on the fate of national airlines, a senior UAE official said ahead of open skies negotiations with the European Union. Some national carriers lik
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Most automakers battered in February as US sales drop

Most automakers battered in February as US sales drop

Most automakers were battered in February as American consumers pulled back on new car purchases, a continued hangover from the brisk sales pace last year, according to data released Thursday. The three American auto giants reported sales declines: 6.9 pe
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Australia Q4 business investment in surprise dip

Australia Q4 business investment in surprise dip

Australian business investment unexpectedly slipped last quarter as miners spent less on buildings, yet other sectors splashed out more on plant and machinery in a positive sign for economic growth. Investment dipped 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted b
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US considering broad oil sanctions on Venezuela

US considering broad oil sanctions on Venezuela

The Trump administration is considering imposing sanctions on a military-run Venezuelan oil services company and restricting insurance coverage for Venezuelan oil shipments to increase pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro, a US official said.
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
German new car sales jump

German new car sales jump

Sales of new cars increased strongly in Germany in February, industry data showed Friday, but shipments of diesel vehicles continue to fall in the wake of repeated scandals. The number of new cars registered on the country's roads rose by seven percent to
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
South Korea reappoints Lee as BoK chief for another term

South Korea reappoints Lee as BoK chief for another term

South Korea has reappointed current central bank chief Lee Ju-yeol for another term on Friday, a move that reinforced plans to gradually tighten monetary policy and eased uncertainty about who would take the helm at the bank. The government nominated Lee
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Porsche could build flying taxis, says sales chief

Porsche could build flying taxis, says sales chief

Volkswagen's sports car maker Porsche could develop a flying passenger vehicle to compete with rivals in a possible market for urban air taxis and ride-sharing services, Porsche sales chief Detlev von Platen told a German magazine. "That would really make
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Greece says gets green light for more bailout funds

Greece says gets green light for more bailout funds

Greece said Friday that EU experts have approved a fresh cash injection under its bailout loan programme which is due to wrap up later this year. The Greek finance ministry said in a statement that the 5.7 billion euros ($7.0 billion) should be disbursed
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Greece says gets green light for more bailout funds

Greece says gets green light for more bailout funds

Greece said Friday that EU experts have approved a fresh cash injection under its bailout loan programme which is due to wrap up later this year. The Greek finance ministry said in a statement that the 5.7 billion euros ($7.0 billion) should be disbursed
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Gazprom says has started ending gas contracts with Ukraine

Gazprom says has started ending gas contracts with Ukraine

Russia's gas giant Gazprom said on Saturday it had started moves to terminate gas supply contracts with Ukraine's Naftogaz, though Kiev said there had so far been no impact on supplies through its pipelines to Europe. Gazprom's announcement marked an esca
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Toys'R'Us winds down UK business as retail sector feels chill

Toys'R'Us winds down UK business as retail sector feels chill

The British arm of troubled retailer Toys'R'Us is winding down its activities, administrators said Wednesday, as the US firm faces pressure from rival stores and online giant Amazon. It means up to 3,200 jobs are at risk and comes as British electricals r
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hong Kong exchange's fiscal year profit jumps
Exchange

Hong Kong exchange's fiscal year profit jumps

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) posted a 28 percent rise in 2017 profit on Wednesday, bolstered by a jump in listing fees and trading charges as more Chinese companies turned to the Asian financial hub to raise funds. A record 174 companies rais
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FTSE record to remain elusive in 2018
Currency

FTSE record to remain elusive in 2018

Britain's FTSE share index will not climb beyond its record high in the next two years, according to a Reuters poll, as concerns over the terms of the country's divorce from the European Union and rising volatility keep investors on edge. A Reuters poll o
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
TSX hits two-week low
Exchange

TSX hits two-week low

Canada's main stock index slipped to a two-week low on Friday, ending the week with a 1.6 percent decline, as the threat of a global trade war weighed on energy and industrial shares. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended down 9.36 po
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 million
Exchange

Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 million

Dropbox filed Friday for an initial public offering, seeking to raise an estimated $500 million for the Silicon Valley cloud computing storage startup. The San Francisco company claimed 500 million users in 180 countries and $1 billion in annual revenues
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 million
Exchange

Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 million

Dropbox filed Friday for an initial public offering, seeking to raise an estimated $500 million for the Silicon Valley cloud computing storage startup. The San Francisco company claimed 500 million users in 180 countries and $1 billion in annual revenues
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yields rise on BoJ's Kuroda remarks

Treasury yields rise on BoJ's Kuroda remarks

US Treasury yields rose on Friday, with the 10-year yield bouncing back from a three-week low as the Bank of Japan's chief hinted at a possible exit from its ultra-easy policies if inflation hits its target in its fiscal 2019. The bond market also came un
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yields rise on BoJ's Kuroda remarks

Treasury yields rise on BoJ's Kuroda remarks

US Treasury yields rose on Friday, with the 10-year yield bouncing back from a three-week low as the Bank of Japan's chief hinted at a possible exit from its ultra-easy policies if inflation hits its target in its fiscal 2019. The bond market also came un
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Global stock bulls still running, but a bit more tired

Global stock bulls still running, but a bit more tired

Global stock markets will rise further in 2018, even as the era of low inflation, bond yields and volatility has come to an end and the rocket fuel behind a bull run that began in 2009 is running dry, a Reuters polls of strategists showed.
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Brazilian IPOs get into a New York state of mind
Exchange

Brazilian IPOs get into a New York state of mind

When it comes to Brazilian initial public offerings (IPOs), geography sometimes still matters even in a globalized world. For example, Brazilian credit card services company PagSeguro Digital Ltd, which commanded a $6.8 billion valuation when it went publ
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Oil to edge higher in 2018 as Opec cuts help offset US supply growth

Oil to edge higher in 2018 as Opec cuts help offset US supply growth

Oil analysts expect the price of crude to rise steadily this year but remain in a tight band dictated by US shale output growth on one side and Opec supply restraint on the other, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. The survey of 37 economists and analyst
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India's sugar output expected to rise to record 29.2 million tonnes

India's sugar output expected to rise to record 29.2 million tonnes

India's sugar production is likely to rise to a record 29.2 million tonnes in the 2017/18 season, up nearly 12 percent from a previous estimate as Maharashtra state's output could more than double, according to a survey of global and local dealers. The hi
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US to stay stuffed with soyabeans despite Argentine losses

US to stay stuffed with soyabeans despite Argentine losses

The soya complex may be rallying on the Chicago Board of Trade, but the outlook for US supply retains its bearish feel, despite significant losses to Argentina's soyabean crop amid parched conditions. Last month, the US Department of Agriculture cut domes
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ecuador seeks to lure investors by expanding oil auction

Ecuador seeks to lure investors by expanding oil auction

Ecuador will increase the number of oil and gas areas it plans to offer in an auction next month by including mature crude fields and an offshore gas field, oil minister Carlos Perez told Reuters on Tuesday. Many Latin American countries are trying to imp
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Ivory Coast oversold cocoa main crop
Currency

Ivory Coast oversold cocoa main crop

Ivory Coast's Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) has sold forward up to 170,000 tonnes more main crop export contracts than it's now expected to produce, two senior officials with the marketing board told Reuters on Thursday. The miscalculation will leave som
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
USDA issues soya planting, export tips as China trade tensions mount

USDA issues soya planting, export tips as China trade tensions mount

The US Department of Agriculture on Tuesday issued grower and grain exporter guidelines to reduce weed seeds in US soyabean shipments, after top importer China tightened import specifications on the most valuable US agricultural export. The move is intend
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ISO sees global sugar surplus of 5.15 million tonnes

ISO sees global sugar surplus of 5.15 million tonnes

The International Sugar Organization on Thursday raised its forecast for a projected global sugar surplus in 2017/18 (October/September) to 5.15 million tonnes, up from a previous forecast of 5.03 million. The upward revision was driven by lower than prev
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Chinese soyabean buyers will cope if US trade spat hits imports

Chinese soyabean buyers will cope if US trade spat hits imports

Animal feed makers in China, the world's top soyabean buyer, will find ways to cope if a deepening trade dispute with the United States hurts imports of US oilseed, the chairman of the nation's top feed maker New Hope Group said on Saturday. US President
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
European wheat rises on poor exports

European wheat rises on poor exports

European wheat prices rose further on Thursday, buoyed by a rally on US markets, though traders said sluggish exports this season will cast a shadow over prices. May milling wheat on Paris-based Euronext settled at 168.75 euros a tonne, up 0.3 percent, ha
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian gold price fall; Indian buyers bet on steeper dip
Exchange

Asian gold price fall; Indian buyers bet on steeper dip

Physical gold demand in most Asian hubs gained ground this week due to a fall in prices and as activity picked up following regional holidays, although a good portion of consumers in India held off purchases, hoping for a steeper dip in rates. In India, t
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Chinese steel futures rise
Exchange

Chinese steel futures rise

Chinese steel futures rose for a fifth session on Thursday to reach their highest in nearly three months, buoyed by expectations that more northern cities could continue cutting output this year. China's top steelmaking city of Tangshan has proposed fresh
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha rises to one month high

Asian naphtha rises to one month high

Asia's naphtha crack rose for the fifth session running to a one month high of $80.40 a tonne on Thursday, supported by strong demand from North Asia and March cargo volumes from the West lower than in the previous two months. Cargoes arriving from the We
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Brazil's soya industry raises 2018 export view

Brazil's soya industry raises 2018 export view

Brazil is expected to export 68 million tonnes of soyabeans in 2018, 3 million tonnes more than a December projection, as a larger crop boosts shipments abroad, soya industry group Abiove said on Thursday. Abiove also raised its view for Brazil's 2017/18
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn hits highest since August

CBOT corn hits highest since August

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures followed a rally in wheat and soyabeans to hit a fresh 6-1/2-month high on Thursday, traders said. Signs of strong export demand also underpinned corn prices. Prices for the most-active CBOT corn contract peaked at $3.8
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Brazil to reap benefits from US-China trade tensions

Brazil to reap benefits from US-China trade tensions

Brazil's position as an agriculture powerhouse may be bolstered by rising trade tensions between the United States and China after US President Donald Trump announced his plan for steel and aluminum tariffs, an official said on Friday. Brazil is the world
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil eases on European vegoils market
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil eases on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased on Thursday after Malaysian palm oil futures inched lower on profit taking and a weaker ringgit. Asking prices for palm oil were between unchanged and $7.50 a tonne lower after Malaysian palm oil future
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Prices steady on cotton market
Cotton

Prices steady on cotton market

Rate of lint cotton showed steady trend on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of slow trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 7200, they added. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2400-3000 and in the Punja
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Indian rice prices fall to three-week low

Indian rice prices fall to three-week low

Rice prices in top exporter India snapped a three-week losing streak on lower supplies and a slight improvement in demand, while rates for the staple grain eased in Thailand and Vietnam due to lack of deals and the beginning of a new harvest. India's 5 pe
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Argentina corn, soya ratings slide about 23 points
Exchange

Argentina corn, soya ratings slide about 23 points

Crop conditions for drought-battered corn and soyabeans in Argentina fell further this week, and ratings among the top three provinces are now on average about 23 percentage points lower than a month ago. The poor conditions prompted the Buenos Aires Grai
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asia coffee markets tepid amid weak London prices

Asia coffee markets tepid amid weak London prices

Asian coffee markets were tepid as weak London prices discouraged Vietnamese farmers from offloading stocks, while Indonesian traders waited for a mini-harvest to gather pace, traders said on Thursday. Farmers in Daklak, Vietnam's main coffee-growing prov
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Brazil exports less soya, sugar in February; boosts soyameal, corn

Brazil exports less soya, sugar in February; boosts soyameal, corn

Brazil shipped less soyabeans and sugar to foreign buyers in February compared with the same month a year before, but boosted exports of corn, soyameal and soyaoil, according to official data released on Thursday. Numbers from Brazil's Trade Ministry show
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
US natural gas: Steel import tariffs may delay new pipeline projects

US natural gas: Steel import tariffs may delay new pipeline projects

US natural gas trade groups said on Thursday they are concerned that new US steel import tariffs could delay or reduce new pipeline projects as well as dent exports of liquefied natural gas. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States wil
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures rally on strong exports
Exchange

CBOT soyabean futures rally on strong exports

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rallied to their highest since January 2017 on Thursday due to strong export data and falling expectations for the size of the harvest in Argentina, traders said. Prices closed near session highs. The US Agriculture
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
European gasoline margins decline

European gasoline margins decline

Gasoline refining margins in northwest Europe declined on Thursday amid a broad selloff in oil futures. ARA gasoline stocks fell slightly in the week to Thursday to 1.323 million tonnes, with exports to Latin America and the United States rising compared
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to hold its overnight levels firmness versus the dollar on the money market in process of trading, experts said. The rupee did not move any side against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 111.90 and Rs 112.20 respectively, they said
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to hold its overnight levels firmness versus the dollar on the money market in process of trading, experts said. The rupee did not move any side against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 111.90 and Rs 112.20 respectively, they said
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 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 (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 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 (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 03, 2018)

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (March 03, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (March 03, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (March 04, 2018).

Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Imran vows to launch campaign against horse-trading

Imran vows to launch campaign against horse-trading

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Imran Khan, has warned to begin countrywide campaign to protest against the 'horse-trading' in the Senate elections, Aaj News reported on Saturday. His reaction came after Pakistan Peoples Party managed to get tow
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Imran vows to launch campaign against horse-trading

Imran vows to launch campaign against horse-trading

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Imran Khan, has warned to begin countrywide campaign to protest against the 'horse-trading' in the Senate elections, Aaj News reported on Saturday. His reaction came after Pakistan Peoples Party managed to get tow
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Soomro, Kundi in Quetta to woo Senators-elect

Soomro, Kundi in Quetta to woo Senators-elect

Dr Abdul Qayoom Soomro, a close confidant of PPP Parliamentarians president Asif Ali Zardari and Faisal Kareem Kundi, former deputy speaker National Assembly, have reached Quetta to woo Senators-elect from Balochistan in support of Pakistan People's Party
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Soomro, Kundi in Quetta to woo Senators-elect

Soomro, Kundi in Quetta to woo Senators-elect

Dr Abdul Qayoom Soomro, a close confidant of PPP Parliamentarians president Asif Ali Zardari and Faisal Kareem Kundi, former deputy speaker National Assembly, have reached Quetta to woo Senators-elect from Balochistan in support of Pakistan People's Party
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

The country's services trade posted some $3 billion deficit during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY18). Although services exports performed well and posted 5 percent growth during this fiscal year, however, the higher services import bill of
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

The country's services trade posted some $3 billion deficit during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY18). Although services exports performed well and posted 5 percent growth during this fiscal year, however, the higher services import bill of
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

July-January services trade posts $3 billion deficit

The country''s services trade posted some $3 billion deficit during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY18). Although services exports performed well and posted 5 percent growth during this fiscal year, however, the higher services import bill o
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the budgetary revenue target should have been increased by 10 percent instead of 19.2 percent to fix Rs 4013 billion target for ongoing fiscal year. Speaking at an annual dinner hosted
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the budgetary revenue target should have been increased by 10 percent instead of 19.2 percent to fix Rs 4013 billion target for ongoing fiscal year. Speaking at an annual dinner hosted
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Revenue target should have been raised by 10 percent: FBR chief

Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said the budgetary revenue target should have been increased by 10 percent instead of 19.2 percent to fix Rs 4013 billion target for ongoing fiscal year. Speaking at an annual dinner hosted
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour

Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour

Saudi Arabia's crown prince lands in Egypt Sunday on the first leg of his maiden foreign tour as heir to the throne, a diplomatic charm offensive that follows his stunning rise to power. Prince Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to Cairo comes ahead of a
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour

Saudi crown prince sets off on maiden foreign tour

Saudi Arabia's crown prince lands in Egypt Sunday on the first leg of his maiden foreign tour as heir to the throne, a diplomatic charm offensive that follows his stunning rise to power. Prince Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to Cairo comes ahead of a
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government's media drive amounts to pre-poll rigging: SC

Punjab government's media drive amounts to pre-poll rigging: SC

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday taking notice of media campaign of Punjab government's 'performance' observed that since the general elections were around the corner such media campaigns amounted to pre-poll rigging. The chief justi
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Punjab government's media drive amounts to pre-poll rigging: SC

Punjab government's media drive amounts to pre-poll rigging: SC

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday taking notice of media campaign of Punjab government's 'performance' observed that since the general elections were around the corner such media campaigns amounted to pre-poll rigging. The chief justi
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China's foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China's foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China's foreign minister tore into the new steel and aluminium tariffs announced by US President Trump, calling them "groundless" in remarks to state media Saturday. "The American action to put sanctions on other countries' reasonable steel and aluminium
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China's foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China's foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China's foreign minister tore into the new steel and aluminium tariffs announced by US President Trump, calling them "groundless" in remarks to state media Saturday. "The American action to put sanctions on other countries' reasonable steel and aluminium
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China''s foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China''s foreign minister slams Trump tariffs: report

China''s foreign minister tore into the new steel and aluminium tariffs announced by US President Trump, calling them "groundless" in remarks to state media Saturday. "The American action to put sanctions on other countries'' reasonable steel and aluminiu
Published 04 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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