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Print - 2015-04-09
AT&T to pay $25 million penalty for data breaches

AT&T to pay $25 million penalty for data breaches

AT&T will pay a $25 million fine for "lax security" at overseas call centers where employees stole personal data for mobile phone traffickers, US regulators said Wednesday. The Federal Communications Commission announced the settlement in the case which a
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
France announces plan to boost business investment

France announces plan to boost business investment

Firms are to be given bigger tax rebates on investments as part of reforms announced on Wednesday to boost business activity and help the slow revival of France's economy. Flat business investment remains a drag on the improving outlook for the euro zone'
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Foreign bank subsidiaries good for stability: IMF

Foreign bank subsidiaries good for stability: IMF

International banks have slowed cross-border lending since the financial crisis, but their local affiliates are filling the gap in a positive sign for greater financial stability, the IMF said Wednesday. The slowdown in cross-border lending since 2008, es
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Qatar population soars to record on World Cup projects

Qatar population soars to record on World Cup projects

Qatar's population reached a record 2.35 million in February, boosted by new foreign workers needed for the massive investment linked to the Gulf state hosting the 2022 football World Cup, figures showed Wednesday. Just 10 years ago, less than one million
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
EU to simplify GMO import approval

EU to simplify GMO import approval

The EU plans to simplify the import approval process for controversial genetically modified foods and animal feed, allowing member states to decide whether to admit them or not, sources said Wednesday. The sources said the European Commission, the EU's ex
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Most Gulf markets higher on oil

Most Gulf markets higher on oil

Most Gulf stock markets rose on Wednesday, buoyed by firmer oil prices, as Egypt climbed after rating agency Moody's Investors Service upgraded the country's sovereign debt. Brent crude had rebounded sharply in the past two days and although it pulled bac
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Indian shares at three-week closing high

Indian shares at three-week closing high

Indian shares rose on Wednesday, marking their highest close in three weeks, led by gains in resources stocks such as Coal India and Reliance Industries. Coal India climbed 5.8 percent on reports that the government has lifted the cap on the company's e-a
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nikkei hits 15-year high

Nikkei hits 15-year high

Tokyo's benchmark index hit a 15-year high on Wednesday after Japanese retail investors ploughed a sizable amount of cash into new stock mutual funds and as regional bourses appeared to benefit from rotation of funds out of US equities.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Wednesday's midday trade: stocks up on M&A but energy weighs

Wednesday's midday trade: stocks up on M&A but energy weighs

US stocks rose on Wednesday on merger activity in the healthcare sector even as energy stocks sold off after a large build-up in crude stockpiles sent oil futures reeling. Traders are keeping an eye out for the release of minutes from the Federal Open Mar
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Wall Street ends slightly lower

Wall Street ends slightly lower

US stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday, reversing course late in the session as strength in the dollar offset optimism about deal news. The S&P utilities sector, which helped lead gains on Monday, was the biggest drag on the S&P 500, closing down 1.1 p
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan index slips

Sri Lankan index slips

Sri Lankan shares ended slightly weaker on Wednesday as investors offloaded telecommunications and banking stocks on thin volume as many investors and brokers stayed away ahead of holidays, dealers said. The index ended 0.2 percent, or 13.52 points, weake
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Long bond prices rise

Long bond prices rise

US Treasury long debt prices rose on Tuesday as investors consolidated positions in a week generally thin on economic data after last Friday's unexpectedly soft US jobs report. US 30-year government bond prices, which move inversely to yield, were up shar
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Long bond prices rise

Long bond prices rise

US Treasury long debt prices rose on Tuesday as investors consolidated positions in a week generally thin on economic data after last Friday's unexpectedly soft US jobs report. US 30-year government bond prices, which move inversely to yield, were up shar
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China's share indexes hit seven-year high

China's share indexes hit seven-year high

China's main share indexes hit another seven-year high on Wednesday, as investors dumped small-cap stocks and shifted money into blue chips. The CSI Financials index rose nearly 3 percent, but the Nasdaq-style ChiNext board at one point was down more than
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Energy shares outperform weak European markets

Energy shares outperform weak European markets

European energy shares outperformed other sectors on Wednesday after Royal Dutch Shell's $70 billion bid for BG sparked a rally. The STOXX Europe 600 Oil & Gas Index, hammered over the past year as oil prices tumbled, closed up 2.5 percent to outperform t
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Australian shares higher

Australian shares higher

Australian shares ended higher on Wednesday thanks to a boost from energy and mining stocks, but a mixed performance by the big banks kept the overall market in check. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.6 percent, or 34.7 points, higher at 5,960.7. The benchm
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SE Asian markets: Philippines ends rising streak

SE Asian markets: Philippines ends rising streak

Stocks in the Philippines snapped seven sessions of gains on Wednesday ahead of a holiday, while other markets in Southeast Asia retreated with a fall in global oil prices helping end a rally in energy shares. Philippine key index eased 0.6 percent to 8,0
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Dominant energy shares outpace FTSE on Shell's BG bid

Dominant energy shares outpace FTSE on Shell's BG bid

Oil and gas stocks dominated trade in a falling UK stock market on Wednesday, driven by a $70 billion bid by Royal Dutch Shell for energy firm BG Group. Shares in BG jumped 26.6 percent to hit their highest level since September when the stock was trackin
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Three killed in Malakand accident

Three killed in Malakand accident

At least three persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in head-on collision between two trucks and a car near Batkhela area here on Wednesday. According to rescue sources, the injured and deceased were shifted to district hospital Bathela
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan losing $15 billion annually due to corruption: PILDAT chief

Pakistan losing $15 billion annually due to corruption: PILDAT chief

Pakistan is wasting enormous amount of $15 billion every year due to prevailing corruption as well as the menace of corruption is one of the top most hurdle in doing business. Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, President, Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development a
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
KP NAB arrests police inspector over corruption charges

KP NAB arrests police inspector over corruption charges

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday arrested a serving Police Inspector, Gul Hameed Khan, presently posted as SHO at the City Police Station in Bannu for allegedly making illegal assets worth million of rupees. A co
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
KP Governor appreciates modernised investigation system

KP Governor appreciates modernised investigation system

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan Wednesday said that advancement of investigation on modern lines can ensure strengthened powerful criminal justice system that will built trust between police and public.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Chairman NAB presents annual report 2014 to President

Chairman NAB presents annual report 2014 to President

President Mamnoon Hussain underlined the need on taking effective and concrete measures to weed out the curse of corruption from the society adding that eradication of corruption is imperative to attaining national progress.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SECP revises work/responsibilities of commissioners

SECP revises work/responsibilities of commissioners

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised the work/responsibilities of its commissioners. The SECP has issued SRO.270(I)/2015 here on Wednesday in supersession of SRO.113(I)/2015, dated 6th February, 2015.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
UNSC slaps sanctions on Mullah Fazlullah

UNSC slaps sanctions on Mullah Fazlullah

The UN Security Council has slapped sanctions on Pakistan Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah, mastermind of the Peshawar school massacre, for perpetrating and financing terror acts. Fazlullah, 40, was added to the UN Security Council al Qaeda Sanctions list o
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
'First-ever Law University of Pakistan' launched

'First-ever Law University of Pakistan' launched

The launching ceremony of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law was recently held at a local hotel in Karachi. The ceremony was presided by Sindh Governor and Chancellor of the University Dr Ishrat-Ul-Ebad Khan, while Chief Justice Sindh High
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
HBL signs agreement with Jubilee General Insurance

HBL signs agreement with Jubilee General Insurance

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has signed an agreement with Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited (JGI) to launch HBL Cash Mehfooz for HBL customers. HBL Cash Mehfooz provides protection benefits on the occurrence of burglaries or mugging attacks after maki
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Mobile banking, e-government applications to be introduced: PTA chief

Mobile banking, e-government applications to be introduced: PTA chief

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Ismail Shah has said that government is working on introducing mobile banking and e-government applications in the country, which would have positive impact on the overall economy, besides providing impr
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PPP to resist sell-off of PIA, PSM: Aitzaz

PPP to resist sell-off of PIA, PSM: Aitzaz

The Leader of Opposition in Senate, Senator Aitzaz Ahsan on Wednesday said that the stance of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) over the government's flawed privatisation policy is quite clear and it will not allow the sale of national entities to personal fa
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Zong gets ICT-2015 Award

Zong gets ICT-2015 Award

Zong, Pakistan's most advanced and only 3G and 4G telecom operator has been awarded here on Wednesday with International Communication Technology (ICT) Award 2015 by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for Excellence in Telecommunicatio
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
World Health Day: SIH organises seminar, free medical camp

World Health Day: SIH organises seminar, free medical camp

Shifa International Hospital organized a seminar and free medical camp in collaboration with the National Press Club (NPC) on Wednesday to commemorate World Health Day. Addressing on this occasion Dr Abdus Salam Khan Director Emergency Medicine Program at
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CNG stations Suspension of gas supply in Sindh challenged

CNG stations Suspension of gas supply in Sindh challenged

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought comments from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources and the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) on a petition filed against three-day weekly closure of CNG stations in the Sindh province.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CNG sector contributes 'a lot' to national economy: Muneer

CNG sector contributes 'a lot' to national economy: Muneer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), S M Muneer has said that CNG sector is contributing a lot to economy in the country and he reiterated his support for it at every cost. He was addressing "The CNG Conference 201
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Three-day 'Health & Nutrition Festival' begins in Mithi

Three-day 'Health & Nutrition Festival' begins in Mithi

A three-day `Health & Nutrition Festival' aimed at creating awareness among people of famine-hit Tharparkar district about importance of nutrition, vaccination and family planning began here on Wednesday under the aegis of Sindh health department. Sindh C
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China's yuan slips

China's yuan slips

China's yuan weakened against the dollar on Wednesday as the central bank fixed a weaker midpoint, while traders said demand for dollars was lifted by individuals paying credit card charges after travelling on a long weekend holiday. The People's Bank of
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Dollar steps back in Asia

Dollar steps back in Asia

The dollar took a step back on Wednesday but retained a bulk of its overnight gains after currency bulls scooped up the greenback following the tumble induced by weak US non-farm payrolls late last week. The dollar index slipped 0.2 percent to 97.608 afte
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Dollar falls against yen in Europe

Dollar falls against yen in Europe

The dollar fell on Wednesday, retreating from a near three-week high hit against the yen the previous day, after the Bank of Japan kept monetary policy unchanged despite slowing inflation. The greenback was also waning ahead of the release of US Federal R
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar eases after recent gains

Early trade in New York: dollar eases after recent gains

The dollar eased on Wednesday, backing away from a nearly three-week high hit against the yen, as currency traders readied for the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Coming off two days of gains, the greenback was down 0.25 percent versus the yen
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Dollar rises in New York

Dollar rises in New York

The US dollar recovered lost ground on Tuesday as trading desks returned to full strength after the Easter weekend and underlying trends for its continued rise reappeared, although it remains hemmed in to tight ranges by mixed economic data. A surprising
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee forwards end weaker

Sri Lankan rupee forwards end weaker

Sri Lankan rupee forwards closed slightly weaker on Wednesday as mild importer dollar demand outpaced inflows from remittances and selling of the greenback by exporters, dealers said. Actively traded one-week forwards ended at 133.24/26 per dollar, compar
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Won leads Asia FX losses on solid dollar

Won leads Asia FX losses on solid dollar

South Korea's won led losses among emerging Asian currencies on Wednesday as the dollar stayed firm after rallying overnight, with expectations of prospective US interest rate hikes still in force. The won slumped on growing caution over possible interven
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Egyptian pound steady

Egyptian pound steady

Egypt's central bank kept the pound steady at 7.53 to the dollar at a foreign exchange auction on Wednesday, while the currency weakened slightly on the black market. The central bank has kept the official exchange rate steady for more than two months aft
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sterling moves up

Sterling moves up

Sterling rose on Wednesday on talk that foreign bids for two major British firms would bolster demand for the pound, while activity in the options market showed investors were busy hedging against sharp swings before a May general election. Royal Dutch Sh
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Australian dollar holds gains

Australian dollar holds gains

The Australian held hefty gains on the euro and yen on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to stand pat on policy encouraged a mix of short-covering and carry trades.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Iraq Prime Minister says 'next battle' is retaking Anbar

Iraq Prime Minister says 'next battle' is retaking Anbar

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Wednesday the country's "next battle" is retaking Anbar province from the Islamic State jihadist group, his most direct statement yet on Baghdad's next target.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Turkish plane makes emergency landing

Turkish plane makes emergency landing

A Turkish Airlines passenger jet flying from the German city of Dusseldorf to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in Nuremberg on Wednesday after a crack was discovered in the cockpit window, the airline said. The airline said in a statement
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
UN court upholds Srebrenica commander's genocide conviction

UN court upholds Srebrenica commander's genocide conviction

The Yugoslav war crimes court on Wednesday upheld Bosnian Serb general Zdravko Tolimir's life sentence for genocide at the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II. "The appeals chamber affirms Tolimir's sentence to
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Germany slaps Google with data collection limits

Germany slaps Google with data collection limits

German officials on Wednesday ordered Google to limit the collection of personal data, in the US Internet giant's latest run-in with authorities in the European Union. The data protection office in the city of Hamburg said it had told Google to make "the
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston bombings

Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston bombings

Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces the death penalty after a jury unanimously convicted him Wednesday of carrying out the 2013 attack, the worst in the United States since the 9/11 al Qaeda hijackings. The 12-person jury took a day and a half to find t
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Central African militias agree peace deal: Kenya

Central African militias agree peace deal: Kenya

Warring forces in the Central African Republic have agreed to a ceasefire deal after months of negotiations mediated by Kenya, Nairobi announced on Wednesday. The deal was signed between Joachim Kokate, a representative of the mainly Christian anti-balaka
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US approves drone flights for insurer AIG

US approves drone flights for insurer AIG

Insurance giant American International Group Wednesday announced that it had won US government approval to use drones to survey disaster areas, including territory that may be otherwise inaccessible. The Federal Aviation Administration granted AIG the abi
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Mugabe lambasts West on visit to South Africa

Mugabe lambasts West on visit to South Africa

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday launched a wide-ranging attack on Western colonisation in Africa and recent intervention in the Arab world, as he made his first state visit to South Africa in 21 years. The veteran leader, 91, seized the op
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
India extends army 'shoot to kill' rule in Arunchal Pradesh

India extends army 'shoot to kill' rule in Arunchal Pradesh

India has granted the army shoot-to-kill powers to fight militants in a wide swathe of the far-flung north-eastern state of Arunchal Pradesh, bordering Tibet and claimed by China. The army was already exercising "special powers" in other north-eastern sta
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lithuania bans Russian TV station

Lithuania bans Russian TV station

Lithuania on Wednesday banned a Russian-language television channel for three months, accusing it of propaganda while covering events in Ukraine. The Baltic state's media watchdog suspended RTR Planeta for "inciting discord, warmongering, spreading biased
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
North Korea deports 'plot-breeding' US aid worker

North Korea deports 'plot-breeding' US aid worker

North Korea said Wednesday it had deported an American aid worker accused of using her humanitarian status as a cover to gather and produce anti-Pyongyang propaganda. Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency identified the worker as Sandra Suh and said she h
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
OSCE demands end to intimidation of monitors in east Ukraine

OSCE demands end to intimidation of monitors in east Ukraine

The head of the OSCE's parliamentary assembly Wednesday demanded that both Ukraine's pro-Russian separatists and its regular army stop intimidating or restricting the movements of the organisation's 400 monitors in east Ukraine.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bashir hits out at peacekeepers in Darfur election rally

Bashir hits out at peacekeepers in Darfur election rally

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday lashed out at international peacekeepers in Darfur during an election speech in El Fasher, one of the war-torn region's main towns. Bashir told supporters at an election rally that the United Nations and Afri
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PEF publishes 2014 Annual Report

PEF publishes 2014 Annual Report

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has published the 2014 Annual Report which released by the finance department of the Foundation. A launching ceremony was held at the Punjab Civil Officers Mess on Wednesday drawing in a senior management, programme d
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Telenor observes 'Customer First Day' in Multan

Telenor observes 'Customer First Day' in Multan

Telenor Pakistan observed 'Customer First Day' in Multan in line with its commitment to deliver the best possible user experience and create value for the customers. During the activity, the workforce of Telenor Pakistan along with top management executiv
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PTI leaders criticise Textile Policy

PTI leaders criticise Textile Policy

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Punjab President Ejaz Chaudhry has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing the Sharif brothers of destroying the textile industry because of their pathetic policies. "What happened to the much-talked Textile Policy
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
South Africa HC, LCCI agree to boost trade ties

South Africa HC, LCCI agree to boost trade ties

South Africa High Commissioner in Pakistan Mpendulo Jele and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ijaz A Mumtaz during a meeting held on Wednesday agreed to boost the trade and economic relations between Pakistan and South Africa. The South A
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
100 units may be shut down anytime soon: APTMA chief

100 units may be shut down anytime soon: APTMA chief

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) S M Tanveer has said that as many as 100 textile mills are vulnerable to viability issue and seriously considering of closing down operations soon. He said around 20 textile mills have already shut t
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Women can help build up better society: FCCI chief

Women can help build up better society: FCCI chief

Women can play a proactive role for a better, congenial and livable society in the country, said Engineer Rizwan Ashraf President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). He was speaking to the participants of "Learning Café" of Beacon House Ki
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Yemen conflict: let diplomacy work: Sherpao

Yemen conflict: let diplomacy work: Sherpao

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) chief Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao on Wednesday has said that Pakistan's involvement in Yemen conflict will not be a good decision. Talking to media outside Quetta Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Wednesday after he appeared for a hearing, S
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Role of LHWs in health education lauded

Role of LHWs in health education lauded

Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafiq has said that lady health workers (LHWs) are playing an effective role in creating awareness regarding hygiene and health education. LHWs programme has laid the foundation of a revolution in prevent
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
APCMA rues illegal import from Iran, tax evasion

APCMA rues illegal import from Iran, tax evasion

The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has rued the illegal import of cement from Iran and tax evasions at import stage by misdeclaration which is seriously affecting the cement industry, and urged the government to stop this trade imme
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Training on 'Quality Assurance in Higher Education' organized

Training on 'Quality Assurance in Higher Education' organized

A five-day training on "Quality Assurance in Higher Education" was organised by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), University of Agriculture Peshawar (AUP) at the varsity main campus. More than 40 participants from different departments and sections of the U
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Gilani against joining Yemen war

Gilani against joining Yemen war

Former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said that Pakistan should not become part of Yemen war. Talking to media here, he said that the parliament would decide about Pakistan's involvement in Yemen conflict. "Pakistan should not become
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lifetime KPC membership conferred upon Governor Ebad

Lifetime KPC membership conferred upon Governor Ebad

Lifetime membership of Karachi Press Club (KPC) was conferred on Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan at an impressive ceremony here on Wednesday. The ceremony was largely attended by the KPC members and the office bearers headed by its President, Fa
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SRB striving to raise revenue collection: Sindh chief minister

SRB striving to raise revenue collection: Sindh chief minister

Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) is striving to raise revenue collection to Rs 100 billion by 2017-18; said Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah. Speaking at a tax forum organised by SRB at a local hotel here on Wednesday, the chief minister said that in the
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (April 08, 2015) and the forecast for Thursday (April 09, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US team, Khaqan discuss energy matters

US team, Khaqan discuss energy matters

A delegation led by US Ambassador Richard G Olson on Wednesday called on the Federal Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The US delegation included Daniela A Ballard, Counsellor for Economic Affairs and Michael R Curtis, Director, Office of Energ
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

Hundreds of flights to and from France were cancelled Wednesday as air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike over working conditions and the situation was due to worsen on Thursday. The civil aviation authority had asked airlines to scrap around 4
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

Hundreds of flights to and from France were cancelled Wednesday as air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike over working conditions and the situation was due to worsen on Thursday. The civil aviation authority had asked airlines to scrap around 4
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

French air traffic controllers strike: hundreds of flights scrapped

Hundreds of flights to and from France were cancelled Wednesday as air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike over working conditions and the situation was due to worsen on Thursday. The civil aviation authority had asked airlines to scrap around 4
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 08, 2015)

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Warrants for Musharraf suspended

Warrants for Musharraf suspended

Islamabad High Court comprising Justice Qureshi suspended non-bailable warrants for former army chief and President Pervez Musharraf on condition that he will ensure his appearance before an Additional Sessions Judge in the Lal Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul A
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Warrants for Musharraf suspended

Warrants for Musharraf suspended

Islamabad High Court comprising Justice Qureshi suspended non-bailable warrants for former army chief and President Pervez Musharraf on condition that he will ensure his appearance before an Additional Sessions Judge in the Lal Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul A
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 08, 2015).

Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Human Rights Watch sues US over surveillance

Human Rights Watch sues US over surveillance

Human Rights Watch said Wednesday it filed a suit alleging the US Drug Enforcement Administration illegally collected records of its phone calls to foreign countries for years.
Published 09 Apr, 2015 12:00am
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