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Archive - 2018-05-29
Skirting FATF
Miscellaneous

Skirting FATF

The multilateral squeeze is on. Earlier in February, the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) had asked Pakistan to prepar
Published 29 May, 2018 06:52am
Is China replacing the IMF?
Banking

Is China replacing the IMF?

Seeing the gross funding gap ; it is clear that Pakistan needs a bailout. Perhaps, someone is already bailing the count
Published 29 May, 2018 06:52am
Souring sugar exports
Miscellaneous

Souring sugar exports

Sugar has played a vital role in boosting Pakistan’s exports this year. With an increase of over 300 percent YoY for 10M
Published 29 May, 2018 06:45am
BRIndex100 edges down

BRIndex100 edges down

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend as the investors opted to book profit on available margins. BRIndex100 closed at 4,488.78 points, down 2.78 points, or 0.6 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,544.59 and intraday low of 4,4
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Durrani placed on ECL

Durrani placed on ECL

Pakistan Army Monday took the unpre-cedented step of preventing a former spy chief from leaving the country, after he ignited a storm by co-authoring a book that touches on Pakistan's alleged roles in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Durrani placed on ECL

Durrani placed on ECL

Pakistan Army Monday took the unpre-cedented step of preventing a former spy chief from leaving the country, after he ignited a storm by co-authoring a book that touches on Pakistan's alleged roles in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi claimed on Monday that Pakistan economy is much better placed in 2018 as opposed to 2013; however, he acknowledged challenges to exports and external account. Speaking at a news conference along with finance minister on
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi claimed on Monday that Pakistan economy is much better placed in 2018 as opposed to 2013; however, he acknowledged challenges to exports and external account. Speaking at a news conference along with finance minister on
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Economy much better placed today: PM draws parallels, makes claims

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi claimed on Monday that Pakistan economy is much better placed in 2018 as opposed to 2013; however, he acknowledged challenges to exports and external account. Speaking at a news conference along with finance minister on
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
MPS: when the good is not good enough

MPS: when the good is not good enough

The policy rate has been increased by 50 bps to 6.50 percent. Will this monetary tightening take the economy out of the mess? The short answer is no; but tightening is inevitable, as at least the decision is in the right direction.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
MPS: when the good is not good enough

MPS: when the good is not good enough

The policy rate has been increased by 50 bps to 6.50 percent. Will this monetary tightening take the economy out of the mess? The short answer is no; but tightening is inevitable, as at least the decision is in the right direction.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
MPS: when the good is not good enough

MPS: when the good is not good enough

The policy rate has been increased by 50 bps to 6.50 percent. Will this monetary tightening take the economy out of the mess? The short answer is no; but tightening is inevitable, as at least the decision is in the right direction.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee fluctuated slightly against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed three paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling Rs 115.64 and Rs 115.65 respectively, they said.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Artist assistance fund made part of financial bill 2018-19: Marriyum

Artist assistance fund made part of financial bill 2018-19: Marriyum

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb while chairing 10th meeting of the Administrative Committee of Pakistan Culture and Arts Foundation Relief Fund on Monday said that acknowledging contribution of artists was imperative a
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee fluctuated slightly against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed three paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling Rs 115.64 and Rs 115.65 respectively, they said.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
'KP Sports, Tourism, Youth Affairs' budget up by 300 percent'

'KP Sports, Tourism, Youth Affairs' budget up by 300 percent'

Secretary Sports, Tourism, Youth Affairs and Culture, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Tariq Khan Monday said that the allocations for sports, tourism, culture and youth affairs have registered 300 percent increase from Rs 1.2 billion in 2013 to Rs 10.6 billio
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Fata-KP merger to help bring peace, socio-economic uplift: CoAS

Fata-KP merger to help bring peace, socio-economic uplift: CoAS

Chief of the Army Staff has congratulated the "brave tribes of erstwhile FATA on its mainstreaming through merger," saying this would facilitate bringing enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development in the area. Quoting the ISPR, Aaj News repo
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Fata-KP merger to help bring peace, socio-economic uplift: CoAS

Fata-KP merger to help bring peace, socio-economic uplift: CoAS

Chief of the Army Staff has congratulated the "brave tribes of erstwhile FATA on its mainstreaming through merger," saying this would facilitate bringing enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development in the area. Quoting the ISPR, Aaj News repo
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 28, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

The Power Division has reportedly shared the data of 25 million electricity consumers with National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) aimed at identifying individuals with taxable income who are still outside the tax net, well-informed sources tol
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 28, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

The Power Division has reportedly shared the data of 25 million electricity consumers with National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) aimed at identifying individuals with taxable income who are still outside the tax net, well-informed sources tol
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

Power Division shares data of 25 million consumers with Nadra

The Power Division has reportedly shared the data of 25 million electricity consumers with National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) aimed at identifying individuals with taxable income who are still outside the tax net, well-informed sources tol
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 18 May 2018.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he was scrapping a project to build a high-speed railway to Singapore, in an ominous sign for the neighbours' famously fractious relationship. Mahathir, who won a surprise election victory this month a
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 18 May 2018.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he was scrapping a project to build a high-speed railway to Singapore, in an ominous sign for the neighbours' famously fractious relationship. Mahathir, who won a surprise election victory this month a
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (May 28, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Mahathir axes Singapore high-speed rail link

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he was scrapping a project to build a high-speed railway to Singapore, in an ominous sign for the neighbours'' famously fractious relationship. Mahathir, who won a surprise election victory this month
Published 29 May, 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 Monday (May 28, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
LHC issues notice to federal government

LHC issues notice to federal government

A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to the federal government and sought assistance from the attorney general for Pakistan in response to a petition seeking action against Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for disclosing detail
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
LHC issues notice to federal government

LHC issues notice to federal government

A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to the federal government and sought assistance from the attorney general for Pakistan in response to a petition seeking action against Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for disclosing detail
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 28, 2018)

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
EU extends Syria sanctions by a year

EU extends Syria sanctions by a year

The European Union on Monday extended sanctions against the Syrian government for another year because of the "ongoing repression of the civilian population". A meeting of the 28 EU foreign ministers in Brussels agreed to roll over sanctions against Presi
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Acute water shortage
Cotton

Acute water shortage

Indus River System Authority (Irsa), established under the 1992 Irsa Act in the wake of inter-provincial Water Apportionment Accord (WAA) of 1991, has estimated a decline in water storage capacity to 0.22 MAF compared to 3.6 in the comparable period of la
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

On May 24, 2018, in reply to a question at a press conference whether he would order any inquiry into the recent revelation by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif of what he believes to be the real reason he was forced to quit, ie, putting Musharraf on tri
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 28, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Runaway budget deficit

Runaway budget deficit

The information on Fiscal Operations by the Federal and Provincial Governments for the first nine months of 2017-18 has been released recently by the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The bottom line is worrying. Already, in nine months, the fiscal deficit has r
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
The Spy Chronicles

The Spy Chronicles

It is the season of name-calling, especially the choice epithet: 'traitor'. Recently former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was roundly condemned as a 'traitor' because he had the temerity to ask during an interview why Pakistan had allowed some elements to t
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (May 28, 2018) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 29, 2018).

Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan's railways

Pakistan's railways

It was only recently that the Chief Justice of Pakistan asked our Railways minister to take a leaf out of a seemingly brash and crude the then railways minister of India's book. Undoubtedly, Lallu Prasad Yadhav was responsible for turnaround of India's ra
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh imposes ban on burials, vehicles' entry in Makli

Sindh imposes ban on burials, vehicles' entry in Makli

The government of Sindh has imposed the ban on new burials and entering the vehicles inside Makli necropolis district Thatta with immediate effect and till further orders. The SHOs of concerned Police Station is authorized to register the complaints under
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Bill to increase President's salary opposed

Bill to increase President's salary opposed

The opposition parties in the National Assembly on Monday opposed a bill relating to increase in salary of the President. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Shaikh Aftab introduced 'The President's Salary, Allowances and Privileges (amendment) Bill, 2018'
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
PTI drops Manzoor Afridi's name for KP caretaker CM

PTI drops Manzoor Afridi's name for KP caretaker CM

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday dropped the name of Manzoor Afridi as caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to KP government spokesman, Shaukat Ali Yousafzai, new name will be finalized until tonight (Monday night). However, h
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
GB Order 2018: Indian deputy HC summoned over statement

GB Order 2018: Indian deputy HC summoned over statement

Pakistan Monday summoned top Indian diplomat to register the country's categorical rejection of the Indian statement on Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Order 2018 as well as its baseless and fallacious claim over the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
FBR clarifies

FBR clarifies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the provisions of new section 182A (late filers not be included in Active Taxpayers List) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 shall apply from tax year 2018 and onwards for which the first Active Taxpayer
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Maryam says she doesn't want to produce any witness

Maryam says she doesn't want to produce any witness

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz Monday said that she has never been the beneficial owner of Avenfield properties and offshore companies Nielsen and Nescoll. She was recording her statement before the Accountability Court Judge M
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Ministers, PML-N leaders meet Shahbaz

Ministers, PML-N leaders meet Shahbaz

As only two days are left for winding up ten years autocratic rule of PML-N in Punjab, a host of ministers, members of national and provincial assemblies as well as PML-N leaders held meetings with President PML-N and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahba
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Lack of quorum hounds KP PA till last day

Lack of quorum hounds KP PA till last day

The lack of quorum hounded the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly even on its last working day before its dissolution on mid-night of Monday. The provincial assembly stands dissolved on completion of its terms five (05) years at 12:00 A.M (midnight) on 28.05.201
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
CPEC investment: CJP for uniformity in laws, processes and mechanisms

CPEC investment: CJP for uniformity in laws, processes and mechanisms

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said that superior judiciary in Pakistan is very conscious of its role to make the country more attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Therefore, he said the National Judicial Policy Making Committee
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz holds meeting with senior officers

Shahbaz holds meeting with senior officers

The out-going Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif held a parting meeting with senior officers of various departments at his Model Town residence and thanked them for working with him as a team during past ten years. He also presented commendatory certifi
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
China likely to strengthen Pakistan's BoP position

China likely to strengthen Pakistan's BoP position

Pakistan expects to obtain $1 billion to $2 billion of fresh Chinese loans to help it avoid a balance-of-payments crisis, says Global Times. Some observers hope China's economic assistance will help the country avoid having to go to the IMF for a bailout,
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Mayor Karachi reviews KMC budget proposals

Mayor Karachi reviews KMC budget proposals

Mayor of Karachi, Wasim Akhtar Monday, said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) budget for the next fiscal year should be a realistic one with priority to development projects and decrease in non-development expenditures.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Mayor Karachi reviews KMC budget proposals

Mayor Karachi reviews KMC budget proposals

Mayor of Karachi, Wasim Akhtar Monday, said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) budget for the next fiscal year should be a realistic one with priority to development projects and decrease in non-development expenditures.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Imran welcomes appointment of caretaker PM

Imran welcomes appointment of caretaker PM

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Monday congratulated the nominated caretaker Prime Minister former Justice Nasirul Mulk after his name was announced by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Opposition Leader in National Assembly Kh
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
PSO launches environment-friendly fuel

PSO launches environment-friendly fuel

Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO), in continuation of its quest to improve the quality of fuels in Pakistan, has upgraded its products portfolio with the inclusion of the RON 97 high octane petrol under brand name "Altron X Hi- Octane 97".
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
FATA's merger with KP Baloch greets nation

FATA's merger with KP Baloch greets nation

Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch has greeted the nation especially the people of tribal areas, on the completion of the constitutional requirements for the merger of the FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh CM, opposition leader fail to agree on caretaker CM

Sindh CM, opposition leader fail to agree on caretaker CM

The Monday meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Opposition Leader Khwaja Izharul Hassan remained fruitless as they failed to develop consensus on caretaker setup in the province. In his meeting with Murad Shah at his CM's chamber,
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
PTM reconciliatory Jirga: Bilawal nominates Babar

PTM reconciliatory Jirga: Bilawal nominates Babar

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari today nominated ex-Senator Farhatullah Babar to the reconciliatory Jirga proposed by the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) for negotiations with the state institutions. The nomination was made after the head of PTM Manzoo
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Renal transplant: PKLI&RC gets interim approval from PHOTA

Renal transplant: PKLI&RC gets interim approval from PHOTA

Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI&RC) got interim approval from Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority (PHOTA) for renal transplant. The evaluation team of PHOTA visited PKLI to assess renal transplant readiness at the hospita
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Sindh Assembly completes five-year term with conciliatory notes

Sindh Assembly completes five-year term with conciliatory notes

The Sindh Assembly on Monday completed its five-year term amid a hope shared by many that it would again meet after elections in coming July, as opposition wished a collective and representational democracy ought to replace the existing purely majority-ba
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Eid holidays: need to prevent transporters from extra fares

Eid holidays: need to prevent transporters from extra fares

Transport and Mass Transit Department of Sindh has advised the concerned authorities to constitute monitoring committees to check fares one week before Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and to prevent transporters from charging any extra fare against the fixed fares b
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
SPSC withholds results

SPSC withholds results

The Sindh Public Service Commission Hyderabad has notified for information of all concerned that in the Pre-Interview written test for the post of Planning Officer (Environment Section) BPS-17 in Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh resu
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
SHC approached seeking disqualification of two Sindh ministers

SHC approached seeking disqualification of two Sindh ministers

Two petitions have been filed in Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday to seek disqualification of Sindh ministers Nasir Hussain Shah and Manzoor Wassan on the ground that they are Iqama holders. Mohammad Zubair Jatoi filed a constitutional petition against th
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
FPCCI chief voices against increase in policy rate

FPCCI chief voices against increase in policy rate

President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Ghazanfar Bilour has emphasized that under the improving business environment- efforts by the government, SBP may need to play its vital role by adopting expansionary stance to
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
April urea offtake witnesses 50 percent growth YoY

April urea offtake witnesses 50 percent growth YoY

The urea offtake witnessed a strong growth of 50 percent in April 2018 compared with the same period of last year. According to National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC), total nutrient offtake during April 2018 was about 0.26 tons, which was 21.2 per
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Eight of a family burnt to death

Eight of a family burnt to death

Eight members of a family died and two injured when fire erupted in a house in the Baldia Town here in the wee hours of Monday. Police said the eldest son Sajjad of Gulzara Bibi, who had survived the blaze, told them his mother was mentally unstable and s
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Murad speaks at farewell cabinet meeting terms it 'historic day'

Murad speaks at farewell cabinet meeting terms it 'historic day'

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said it is a historic day today that the provincial government is completing its five-year tenure. "This is the triumph of the people of Sindh who had elected the assembly and it is the victory of the democracy
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
SWC summons Secretary Defence

SWC summons Secretary Defence

Sindh Water Commission on Monday again summoned Secretary Defence on June 04th to resolve issues of sewerage and distribution of water in DHA and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) and restrained the restaurants at Sea View to drain untreated sewerage water i
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
PTI lauds putting Durrani's name on ECL

PTI lauds putting Durrani's name on ECL

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday welcomed news that the name of General Asad Durrani (retd) will be put on the Exit Control List (ECL). While addressing a press conference, PTI Central Information Secretary Fawad Chaudhry said that Durrani is
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Partly Facetious: 'Fake' Khan?

Partly Facetious: 'Fake' Khan?

"Zardari sahib refers to The Khan as fake Khan and Imran Niazi and the Khan, our Poet, refers to Zardari sahib as Sindh's biggest illness..."
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Facilities demanded for Fata traders

Facilities demanded for Fata traders

Markazi Tanzeem-e-Tajiran (MTT) has demanded the federal and provincial governments to provide facilities to the trader's community in Fata after merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Addressing a new conference at Mardan Press Club on Monday, Chairman of the M
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
SQM leader succumbs to injuries

SQM leader succumbs to injuries

Zahir Dad, a key leader of Swabi Qaumi Mahaz (SQM) and youth councilor of Maneri Bala who was seriously injured in a firing incident three days back succumbed to his injuries in the Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar on Monday.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
ICPL announces acquisition of Quick Foods Industries

ICPL announces acquisition of Quick Foods Industries

Ijara Capital Partners Limited (ICPL), a private equity and venture capital (PE&VC) firm, on Monday announced the acquisition of Quick Foods Industries (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the pioneers and leader in the frozen food industry of Pakistan, operating under the
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
KMBL awarded 'Green Office Certification'

KMBL awarded 'Green Office Certification'

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) has recently been awarded 'Green Office Certification' by WWF-Pakistan in recognition for its concrete efforts to implement environmental sustainable practices within the head office.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
NAB chief reviews performance of prosecution divisions

NAB chief reviews performance of prosecution divisions

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Javed Iqbal chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of Operations and Prosecution Divisions of NAB here on Monday. NAB chairman directed Operation Division to complete the complaint verification
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
OGDCL earmarks Rs 19 million for scholarship programme

OGDCL earmarks Rs 19 million for scholarship programme

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) as part of its CSR initiatives for the education sector launched Goodwill Ambassador Programme in the year 2017 and funded scholarships with Rs 141 million at different public sector universities of the countr
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
APTPMA concerned over price hike, shortage of hydrogen peroxide

APTPMA concerned over price hike, shortage of hydrogen peroxide

Textile processing industries are the backbone of value-added textiles exports, which are one of the major consumers of Hydrogen Peroxide, have voiced concern over its artificial price hike and shortage of hydrogen peroxide in local market.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Sec 227C introduced: non-filers barred from purchasing new car

Sec 227C introduced: non-filers barred from purchasing new car

Any application for booking, registration or purchase of a new locally manufactured motor vehicle or for first registration of an imported vehicle shall not be accepted or processed by any vehicle registering authority of Excise and Taxation Department or
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Country's development linked with democracy, says Abbasi

Country's development linked with democracy, says Abbasi

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said that the national development and strong economy were linked only with democracy as during years' long dictatorship there had been no sign of progress in the country.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan has strong credentials on nuclear safety: Mazari

Pakistan has strong credentials on nuclear safety: Mazari

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests, Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad (SSII), organised a media workshop titled "Chagai: Twenty Years Later" on May 28, 2018. Representatives from different media outlets attended the w
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
LEAs review security arrangements of Sindh

LEAs review security arrangements of Sindh

A high-level meeting here on Monday was held at Pakistan Rangers Sindh Headquarters. Apart from Rangers personnel, police and other law enforcement agencies officials also attended the meeting.
Published 29 May, 2018 12:00am
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