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BR Research

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Updated 12 Oct, 2020 10:29am

Pakistan

PCIC decides to install waste to power project in Karachi

The meeting was told that the landfill sites would be filled very soon, therefore a power plant might be installed on waste being collected from the city.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:18pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Post celebrates World Post Day

The day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) which was started in 1874 in Switzerland.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:18pm

Business & Finance

How much tax is deducted on Mobile phone top ups? PTA Finally Clarifies

The regulator was of the view that due to lack of clarity on the deduction of GST in addition to WHT, mobile subscribers are assuming that CMOs are charging well above applicable taxes, which is not correct.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:17pm

Pakistan

PTI announces public gathering in Rawalpindi amid PDM protest

The preparation for the gathering have already begun at the venue as party is looking form a strategy to deal with the opposition’s anti-government campaign.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:17pm

NAB wants Nawaz Sharif's National Identity Card to be blocked

NAB approached NADRA in this regard.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:15pm

Business & Finance

Punjab makes it mandatory for sugarcane growers to use banks for payments

The cane commissioner said that sugarcane farmers would be protected by paying through banks, so they should open bank accounts near the mills in their areas.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:14pm

Pakistan

78 percent want Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan and face the courts: Survey

The former PM is in London since last year after the Islamabad High Court granted him bail in the Al-Azizia case and allowed him to travel abroad for treatment for eight weeks.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:13pm

Hoarding causing surge in wheat flour prices

KARACHI: Despite massive import of wheat grains, the prices of wheat flour have surged to an all-time high of Rs75...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:12pm

TCP seals another wheat import deal

KARACHI: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalized another deal for the import of some 0.33 million metric...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:11pm

PIDA Ordinance 2020 challenged in SHC: SHC requested to stop federal govt from taking over islands

KARACHI: The Pakistan Islands Development Authority (PIDA) Ordinance 2020 was challenged in the Sindh High Court...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:09pm

Island project to attract $50bn investment: governor

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said Bundal Island project off the coast of Karachi would attract $50 billion...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:07pm

Energy

India's September fuel demand posts first monthly gain since June

Consumption of refined fuels, a proxy for oil demand, rose 7.2% in September from the prior month to 15.47 million tonnes.
Demand in August was the weakest since April, hurt by a throttling of economic activity and transport due to restrictions.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 12:12am

Financial

Yields dip modestly going into long weekend as stocks rally

That narrowed the yield curve, measured by the spread between two- and 10-year yields, by about 2 basis points to 61.3 basis points.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 09:03pm

Europe

UK new cases of COVID-19 fall to 13,864

A further 87 people died after testing positive for the virus within 28 days, the data showed.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 09:02pm

Europe

Italy tops 5,000 daily coronavirus cases for first time since March

The last time Italy saw more than 5,000 cases in a day was on was on March 29, with 5,217 infections reported in the middle of a nationwide lockdown. On that same day, some 756 people died.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 09:01pm

Financial

Euro zone bond yields dip, reflecting caution about US stimulus

Italian bond yields extended their descent driven by a range of factors to yet more record lows.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:59pm

Commodities

Britain's wheat imports climb during August

Bulgaria was the largest supplier in August, shipping 63,225 tonnes, followed by Germany with 57,912 tonnes.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:57pm

USA

Pelosi, Mnuchin to hold talks on COVID-19 relief package on Friday

Pelosi, in an interview on MSNBC, added that she hopes to Democrats and the administration can reach a deal soon.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:55pm

World

WHO welcome's Moderna move not to enforce COVID-19 vaccine patents

Moderna announced the move on Thursday, which would allow other drugmakers to develop shots using the company's technology.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:54pm

Commodities

Brazil farmers sell almost 70 m T of soybean crop in advance, Safras & Mercado says

Considering estimated output of 132.171 million tonnes, Brazilian farmers, who are starting to plant now, have sold an estimated 69.8 million tonnes, Safras said in a statement on Friday.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:34pm

Pakistan

Govt’s authoritarian regime cannot last, their countdown has begun, warns Bilawal

"The country can no longer bear the burden of this government," says PPP Chairman.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 08:39pm

Exchange

Pakistan keen to foster people-to-people contacts with African continent: NA Speaker

Asad Qaiser said this during a meeting with Ambassador of Kingdom of Morocco, Mohamed Karmoune here, said a news release.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 08:39pm

Pakistan

UN responds to floods affected areas in Sindh: CM

He said this in his meeting with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Julien here at CM House, said a statement on Friday.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 08:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Malaysia emphasize closer cooperation to meet COVID-19 challenges

Reaffirming the excellent ties between Pakistan and Malaysia, the two foreign ministers agreed to further strengthen ties and cooperation.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:24pm

Stocks

US stocks rise again on hopes for Covid-19 therapies

About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4 percent at 28,527.85.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:19pm

Pakistan

Governor Punjab sure to thwart opposition parties' designs

He said the PTI government would complete its constitutional term under Prime Minister Imran Khan and so will the federal and provincial governments.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:16pm

Pakistan

Elements doing politics of agitation to divert attention from their corruption: CM

Usman Buzdar emphasised the PTI-led government was committed to eliminating corruption and reiterated that accountability was a mission which won't be compromised by the government.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 08:13pm

Pakistan

Opposition leaders has no public support: Murad

He said Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stepped in politics by changing his surname.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 08:13pm

Exchange

Rupee weakens against US dollar

In interbank trading, the price of euro appreciated by 74 paisas and closed at Rs. 193.37 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 192.63, State Bank of Pakistan reported.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:27pm

Pakistan

NCOC issues guidelines for Marriage Halls amid strict SOPs compliance

The NCOC meeting was briefed that marriage halls have been reopened from 15 September in view of overall positive results of government's smart lockdown policy about COVID-19.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:23pm

Pakistan

Internal audit system strengthened in all Sindh government departments: CM

This he said while talking to Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Javaid Jahangir who called on him here at CM House, said a statement.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 07:23pm

Pakistan

58 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Punjab on Friday

The Punjab Health Department conducted 1,353,115 tests for COVID-19 so far while 96,527 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:46pm

Pakistan

President for enhanced Pak-Nigerian trade, defence cooperation

He said Pakistan desired to further strengthen and diversify the existing bilateral relations to the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:45pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increases Rs1400 to Rs1144,00

Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold also increased by Rs. 1200 and was traded at Rs. 98,080 against its sale at Rs. 96,880, Karachi Sarafa Association reported.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:43pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims two more lives, infects 339 others

The CM Sindh said that 10,615 tests were conducted against which 339 cases were detected that constituted 3.1 percent detection rate.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:42pm

Pakistan

'Jobless politicians' get united on one-point agenda of defending corruption: PM

The prime minister said the “coalition of dacoits” was opposing the government as it was heading towards making the country financially strong and stable.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:40pm

Pakistan

Bullion prices on Friday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Friday.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 06:39pm

Pakistan

Weather to remain hot, dry in Balochistan

According to the Met Office, the minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded at 7C degree centigrade and 4C in Ziarat during last 24 hours.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 06:37pm

Pakistan

Opposition parties only want to save their corruption, says Imran Khan

He lashed out at the opposition parties for joining hands when they were called for accountability of their crimes.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 05:32pm

Europe

Coronavirus cases in Bulgaria hit new daily high record

A total of 1,063 people are hospitalised and 56 are in intensive care, data from the coronavirus information platform showed.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:22pm

Forex

South Africa's rand firms as US stimulus hopes lift global mood

At 0640 GMT, the rand traded at 16.5225 against the US dollar, 0.4pc stronger than its previous close.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:20pm

Pakistan bans Chinese App TikTok for promoting immoral, objectionable content

It hasn’t been able to fully satisfy Pakistani authorities, a top government official said.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 05:20pm

Commodities

Copper set for biggest weekly jump in 3 months on US stimulus hopes, Chile strike

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 1pc to $6,752 a tonne by 0703 GMT.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:04pm

Money & Banking

Indian central bank cheers bond market despite keeping rates on hold

"For the bond market, this is like an early Diwali and just as the March policy (decision) was termed a bazooka, there is enough today to light up some fireworks," said Arvind Chari, head of fixed income and alternatives at Quantum Advisors, referring to the Hindu festival of lights which falls next month.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:14pm

Forex

Rouble climbs to two-week high vs dollar, risks linger

Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was up 0.2pc at $43.42 a barrel, close to a three-week high.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:12pm

Forex

Turkish lira hits record low on geopolitical concerns

The lira touched 7.9550, its weakest ever level.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:02pm

Stocks

China shares end firmer on recovery hopes after holiday break

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.68pc at 3,272.08, while the blue-chip CSI300 index closed 2.04pc firmer.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 05:00pm

Europe

Russia's new coronavirus cases surge to record high

Officials said 201 people had died in the last 24 hours, taking the official death toll to 22,257. Russia's record daily rise before Friday was 11,656 cases on May 11.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:54pm

South Asia

Philippines confirms 2,996 new coronavirus cases, 83 more deaths

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases in the Philippines have increased to 334,770, the highest toll in Southeast Asia, and fatalities to 6,152.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:52pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 set to gain for second week on Brexit hopes; British Land jumps

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index climbed 0.4pc, with mining and oil stocks leading the gains. The mid-cap index added 0.3pc.
"A slower drop in few corporate earnings was also providing an added push," Kaloyan said.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:51pm

Financial

Euro zone bond yields dip, reflect caution about US stimulus hopes

Stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump said on Thursday talks with Congress had restarted on targeted fiscal relief, after calling off negotiations earlier this week.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:44pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,094 new coronavirus infections, 97 new deaths

It also reported 97 new deaths from the virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 11,677.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:47pm

Stocks

European stocks rise on solid retail earnings, commodity jump

"Overall, there is a risk that market sentiment could easily turn sour in the short-term given the uncertainty related to the US election and Brexit as well as rising COVID-19 cases and fears of broader lockdowns," analysts at Unicredit wrote in a note.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:44pm

Forex

Sterling edges up against dollar but falls versus euro; Brexit talks in focus

The data had limited impact on the pound, which was in its third consecutive day of gains against the dollar and only slightly down versus the euro.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:40pm

Europe

EU's Barnier to return to Brussels after meeting UK's Frost: EU official

The two negotiators' teams are in fraught talks to reach a deal on the future relationship between the EU and Britain ahead of a meeting of the leaders of the 27-nation bloc next week.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:33pm

Business & Finance

PM Khan urges Facebook to expand its footprint in Pakistan

PM Khan encouraged Facebook to increase their footprint in the country.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:35pm

Commodities

Ukraine's grain exports down 11.8pc so far in 2020/21 season

Traders sold only 774,000 tonnes of corn compared to 2.33 million tonnes on the same date last year due to a later start of the corn harvest and a reduced crop as a result of poor weather.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:31pm

Pakistan

NCOC allows wedding halls to hold functions till 10pm

It has directed wedding halls across the country to host events for two hours only.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:32pm

Forex

Yuan ends domestic session at 17-mth high, set for best session since 2005

If it retains all the gains at the late night close, it would have risen 1.27pc against the dollar on the day, marking the biggest one-day rise since July 2005.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:29pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling stable, draws support from central bank interventions

At 0841GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 108.50/70, same level as Thursday's close.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:27pm

Stocks

Hong Kong's Hang Seng ends lower as financials drag

At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down 74.22 points or 0.31pc at 24,119.13, but gained 2.81pc for the week.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:24pm

Industry

Ryanair sees 737 MAX return in US in ‘next month or so’

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued a draft report on revised training procedures for the 737 MAX, a milestone to return the plane to service.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:22pm

Stocks

Stocks surge as hopes grow for U.S. stimulus

The possibility of stimulus is also helping to counter investor wariness about a Democrat pledge to hike corporate tax rates.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:19pm

World

World Food Programme awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to combat global hunger

Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:22pm

Energy

Oil prices head for 10pc weekly jump on N. America, Norway outages

Brent was down 27 cents at $43.07 a barrel by 0908 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 28 cents to $40.91.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:19pm

Energy

UK GAS-Prices fall on oversupply, strong wind amid Norwegian worker strike

The day-ahead contract was 0.35 pence lower at 38.25 pence per therm by 0915 GMT.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:54pm

Europe

Russia expected to register second COVID-19 vaccine on Oct. 15 -developer

The vaccine has been developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, which completed early-stage human trials of the vaccine last month.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:53pm

Money & Banking

Russian central bank to offer up to $13bn at one-month repo auction on Monday

The central bank will also on Monday offer up to 400 billion roubles at a one-year repo auction, testing demand for long-term rouble liquidity, having cancelled similar auctions in July.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:50pm

Currency

BOJ to begin experimenting with digital currency next year

The BOJ added it would be desirable for the CBDC to be used not only for domestic but cross-border payments.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:47pm

Industry

Honda makes a U-turn to catch US truck, SUV trend

Since the 1970s, Honda has been synonymous in the United States with understated, well-engineered and highly efficient cars such as the Honda Civic and Accord.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:44pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.5 million, death toll at 1,060,997

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:43pm

South Asia

China says will purchase COVAX vaccines for 1pc of population

China has at least four experimental vaccines in final stages of clinical trials, and is also in talks with the WHO to have its domestically made vaccines assessed for international use.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:40pm

Middle East

Oman to implement overnight curfew Oct. 11-24 to contain coronavirus

The Gulf state's beaches will also be closed until further notice, state media said, reporting a decision from the supreme council in charge of coronavirus policy.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:36pm

Middle East

Aramco's $75 billion dividends will not balance Saudi Arabia's deficit

In the midst of a global pandemic, and intensely tumultuous oil prices, Saudi Arabia may not be able to rely on its annual dividends from Aramco (under 98 percent Saudi ownership) of almost $75 billion, unless crude oil prices stabilise in the coming months.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:39pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 354 new coronavirus cases, 6 new deaths

The new cases raise the cumulative tally to 14,722 cases, according to the health ministry.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:35pm

Exchange

China prepares to launch futures exchange in Guangzhou

It's part of efforts to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, CSRC said. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:32pm

Europe

Poland's daily coronavirus cases hit record high for fourth day running

Wearing masks outside will be compulsory across the country, and a tightening of measures in schools is also expected to be announced.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:31pm

Europe

Swiss report record daily number of new coronavirus infections

New daily cases peaked at 1,456 on March 23 and had dwindled to as few as three on June 1.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 03:29pm

Pakistan

Pediatric ER of Government hospitals in Sindh, Baluchistan now ISO 9001:2015 certified

ISO 9001:2015 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) and demonstrates the ability of an organization to consistently provide best services to meet end user and regulatory requirements.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 03:29pm

Currency

NBP denies reports of cyberattack on its systems

The bank while confirming that a skimming device was found at one of its ATMs in Islamabad, was of the view that such incidents are a ‘common occurrence.’

Published 09 Oct, 2020 02:47pm

Pakistan

Capt Muhammad Safdar gets bail in sedition case

The son-in-law of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif appeared before the Additional Sessions judge Arshad Mahmood in Gujranwala.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:53pm

Pakistan

Azerbaijan Ambassador calls on CJCSC

The CJCSC reaffirmed the brotherly relationship between both the countries built on strong foundations.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 02:17pm

Pakistan

Locust attack do not pose a threat to Pakistan anymore, announces minister for National Food Security

He said the provincial governments, the institutions along with help of villagers helped stood up to the challenge.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:18pm

Business & Finance

PIA to introduce voluntary retirement scheme for employees

According to sources, it will take 14 days to approve applications for the scheme.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 02:06pm

Pakistan

84 PML-N MNA's to resign before Senate elections: Khawaja Asif

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), in tandem with the opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), has stated that they will not permit the government to hold Senate elections in March, and in protest the PML-N’s 84 members will resign from the National Assembly.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 01:31pm

Exchange

Pakistan’s FX reserves stood at USD19.35bn

As per the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the forex reserves declined by USD183.8mn as compared to the previous week.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 12:39pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Japan conduct joint naval drills in Gulf of Aden

Both participated as part of international efforts to counter piracy and ensure the security of international shipping.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 11:37am

Technology

Apple to extend some free subscription to video-streaming service through February

Apple TV+ subscriptions otherwise cost $5 per month.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:59am

Business & Finance

Amazon India's payments unit gets $95.5 million from parent

Amazon will begin its festive season sales on Oct. 17, and has been trying to encourage payments through Amazon Pay with cashbacks and other rewards.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:56am

Business & Finance

Oil prices pause in week-long surge Norwegian strike drives strong gains

Brent was down by 9 cents at $43.25 a barrel by 0152 GMT, having gained more than 3% on Thursday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 5 cents at $41.14 after also falling more than 3% on Thursday.

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 10:55am

Business & Finance

Judge upholds majority of Canada's privilege claims in Huawei CFO's U.S. extradition case

In August Meng’s lawyers argued for the release of more confidential documents relating to her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, including emails between Canadian and American authorities, to support their claim that her rights were violated by the authorities.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:30am

USA

Khalilzad hopeful for Afghan-Pakistan side agreement

The United States’ Special Representative to Afghanistan, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, voiced his hope that the Afghan government can reach a side-deal with Pakistan.

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:16am

BR Research

Dealing with the circular debt

The circular debt was around Rs2 trillion by June 20. The toll is still growing, and without doing anything, it will...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 09:57am

BR Research

There is no second wave here

Having vanished completely earlier, the coronavirus has made a comeback of late with a second wave, initiating all...

Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:53am

BR Research

M-wallets: did pandemic help?

Back when coronavirus-related lockdowns hit the country in March, some observers of digital economy had predicted...

Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:52am

BR Research

Going long on flat steel?

The outlook on long steel (rebars, billets etc.) seems rather bright on the back of government policy push (read:...

Published 09 Oct, 2020 07:51am

World

Maersk to stop using Myanmar military ports: rights group

YANGON: Global shipping giant Maersk will stop using military-owned ports in Myanmar, a lobby group said Thursday...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:12am

Europe

Prince William launches 'prestigious' environment prize

LONDON: Britain's Prince William on Thursday launched a "prestigious" environmental prize aimed at turning ...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 04:12am

Business & Finance

UK economy 7-10pc below pre-Covid levels, says BoE chief

LONDON: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday said UK economic output in the third quarter was between...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 03:28am

Business & Finance

Samsung flags near-60pc operating profit jump

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics flagged a leap of nearly 60 percent in third-quarter operating profits Thursday, as its...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 03:27am

Business & Finance

McDonald's US sales recover

NEW YORK: McDonald's on Thursday reported a jump in US comparable sales in the third quarter, offsetting declines in...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 03:27am

Life & Style

Legendary Iranian singer dies

TEHRAN: Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, a legendary singer, instrumentalist and composer who embodied traditional and...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

President lauds Navy's role in defending CPEC sea routes

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan Navy played a vital role in defending the maritime...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

Mir Shakil's petition: SC issues notice to NAB's PG

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the prosecutor general (PG) National Accountability...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:58am

Exchange

PCJCCI for setting up Pak-China knowledge portal

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President SM Naveed has proposed a...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

Crime ratio increasing: Jails overcrowded in Punjab

LAHORE: Jails are overcrowded in Punjab as the existing capacity of 45,210 has increased to 51,761, leaving the...

Updated 09 Oct, 2020 02:58am

'Economic diplomacy' kicked off: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that to promote the economic and trade relations ...