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Print - 2015-05-29
CEO of EDB meets IG NH&MP

CEO of EDB meets IG NH&MP

Tariq Ejaz Chaudhary, CEO Engineering Development Board (EDB) called on Inspector General, National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Saleem Bhatti on Thursday to discuss Automotive Safety Issues. The CEO of EDB informed the IG that EDB is in the proc
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Joyo's literary work praised

Joyo's literary work praised

Intellectuals, writers and poets have declared noted scholar and translator, Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo a great critic and a man of letters of the 20th and 21st century and demanded his writings be made part of textbooks to enable the youth to benefit from the
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Youm-e-Takbeer marked at NIMRA

Youm-e-Takbeer marked at NIMRA

While addressing at a gathering to celebrate the 17th "Youm-e- Takbeer at Nuclear Institute of Medicine & Radiotherapy (NIMRA) Jamshoro, the Chief Guest Professor Muneer Ahmad Junejo the Pro-Vice Chancellor Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor on Aviation

ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor on Aviation

The ARY Channel has tendered an apology to the Prime Minister's Advisor on Aviation Shujaat Azim for false allegations levelled by its anchorperson Mubashar Luqman against him in his programme 'Khara Sach' broadcast on February 5 and 19, 2015. In o
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
US EXIM Bank seeks to expand its operations in Pakistan

US EXIM Bank seeks to expand its operations in Pakistan

Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) of the United State intends to expand its operations in Pakistan to boost the bilateral trade between the two countries. Talking to a select group of journalists at the residence of US Consul General here Thursday, Raymond E
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
NADRA employees hold protest

NADRA employees hold protest

All Pakistan NADRA Employees Union (PNEU) Hyderabad Chapter on Thursday staged a protest outside the Hyderabad Press Club (HPC) over non-acceptance their demands. The protest was led by Union Leaders Saeed Khan and Zahid Jatt which was attended by a large
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Political leaders say consensus achieved on CPEC

Political leaders say consensus achieved on CPEC

Leaders of different political parties have expressed their satisfaction over the consensus reached in All Parties Conference convened by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPNE) route. Talking to media persons, PTI leader Sh
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Government plan to convert CNG outlets into LNG shops rejected

Government plan to convert CNG outlets into LNG shops rejected

The government has asked the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations of Sindh to convert to imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) while the representatives of Sindh CNG association have accused the federal government of hatching a conspiracy against the CNG
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'Built INN' Group show begins at Alhamra

'Built INN' Group show begins at Alhamra

Group show of nine artists titled "Built INN" begins at Alhamra Art Gallery who have been dealing with the theme of Geometry and Geometrical patterns in their works. Those who have put up their art pieces at the show include Minahil Hafeez, Saadia Farooq,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Al-Shifa Trust holds free eye camp

Al-Shifa Trust holds free eye camp

Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospitals established free eye camp at Tehsil Headquarter Darosh on 27th May 2015. The camp carried out by the Al-Shifa Center for Community Ophthalmology under the supervision of GM ACCO Colonel Tariq Usman, with the collaboration of C
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
VU holds live session with German University

VU holds live session with German University

Virtual University of Pakistan hosted a live talk session directly from University of Kaiserslautern Germany at Lawrence Road Office Lahore. The session was arranged by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with Centre for Education and Tech
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
KPK government asked to promote export of fruits and vegetables

KPK government asked to promote export of fruits and vegetables

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries' (FPCCI) Standing Committee on Horticulture and Agricultural Produce has asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to announce a policy aimed at promoting export of fruits and vegetables in its upco
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'Lahore Tourist Bus Service to be launched on August 14'

'Lahore Tourist Bus Service to be launched on August 14'

Punjab Tourism Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has claimed that the provincial government is taking all-out measures to provide best recreational facilities to public. "Huge funds have been allocated for renovation of historical sites and resorts of the
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'TDRO starts consultation for drafting viable Trade Dispute Law'

'TDRO starts consultation for drafting viable Trade Dispute Law'

Trade Dispute Resolution Organisation (TDRO) has started consultation for drafting a viable Trade Dispute Law. Director General TDRO Robina Taufiq Shah stated this while addressing the businessmen during her visit to Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Ind
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Metro bus service from next week: Shahbaz

Metro bus service from next week: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Service would be inaugurated next week and this project is a glorious example of utilisation of public money on the masses. He stated this while addressing a meeting on Thur
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
UAF to spend $3 million on research activities: VC

UAF to spend $3 million on research activities: VC

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in collaboration with University of California, is revising courses under the Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) in food security and agriculture in order to bring them at par with international standards. In the
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
German team urged to invest in solar power project

German team urged to invest in solar power project

A representative delegation of German parliament called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here Thursday. The delegation was headed by Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Economic Co-operation & Development Ms Dagmar G Wohrl. German A
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'Legislation for mandatory salt iodisation soon'

'Legislation for mandatory salt iodisation soon'

Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Health Khawaja Salman Rafiq has said on Thursday that provincial Health department has decided to bring legislation for mandatory salt iodisation with micronutrient initiative. He claimed that the expected bill will be
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'Anti-dengue day' to be observed in Punjab on June 15

'Anti-dengue day' to be observed in Punjab on June 15

With a view to raising awareness among the masses against dengue, anti-dengue day will be observed in Punjab on June 15. Advisor on Health Kh. Salman Rafiq said this while presiding over a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Dengue here on Monday. Besides, Me
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Summer vacations: LHC restrains private schools from collecting fees

Summer vacations: LHC restrains private schools from collecting fees

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restrained all private schools from collecting summer vacation fees at once from students and told them to act on a previous notification issued by the government. The court passed this order while hearing a petitio
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
DPO Sialkot reinstated after successful negotiations

DPO Sialkot reinstated after successful negotiations

Station Housing Officers (SHOs) in Sialkot district took back their resignations as negotiations between Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sialkot and SHOs came to a successful ending. In the aftermath of tragedy of Daska, Punjab government had made DPO Sialk
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
UVAS holds seminar on academic quality assurance

UVAS holds seminar on academic quality assurance

The Directorate of Quality Enhancement Cell of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised a seminar on "Academic quality assurance for outcome-based education: challenges and prospects" here on Thursday. International corpora
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Nation celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer

Nation celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer

Nation on Thursday celebrated the Youm-e-Takbeer across the country with traditional fervour and enthusiasm to commemorate historic nuclear test conducted at Chaghi (Balochistan) in 1998 in response to Indian nuclear tests. Pakistan was the first Muslim c
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
NAB Balochistan recovers Rs 10 million from bank officials

NAB Balochistan recovers Rs 10 million from bank officials

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan region has recovered Rs 10 million embezzled by the officials of Habib Bank Limited. Director General of NAB Balochistan region, Major Retired Tariq Mehmood Malik on Thursday handed over cheque of Rs 2,857,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
CNG stations in Punjab to reopen today: Paracha

CNG stations in Punjab to reopen today: Paracha

Central leader of the All Pakistan CNG Association Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha on Thursday said CNG stations in Punjab will reopen on Friday after a gap of eight months. All the reopened stations will use LNG which is a great achievement of Prime Minister Naw
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Prices of eatable items: LHC asks officers to offer analysis

Prices of eatable items: LHC asks officers to offer analysis

The Lahore High Court on Thursday told Punjab's district co-ordination officers to offer an analysis about the prices of eatable items after decline in the petrol prices by June 15. The court was hearing a petition filed by a bar member named Azhar Saddiq
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
PINS emergency ward to become operational in June

PINS emergency ward to become operational in June

The Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences will activate its Emergency Ward next month though it has completed the work on the third phase of development project in the Lahore General Hospital having 18 operation theatres equipped with modern facilities, ICU
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
'Punjab government implementing various welfare plans'

'Punjab government implementing various welfare plans'

Members National and Provincial Assembly of various districts met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Punjab government is implementing various public welfare programmes wi
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Ensuring peace a prime responsibility of FC: Nisar

Ensuring peace a prime responsibility of FC: Nisar

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday said that ensuring peace in the country was a prime responsibility of Frontier Constabulary and warned that elements involved in violence would be dealt with iron hand. He was addressing an impressive
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Seminar on importance of energy conservation held

Seminar on importance of energy conservation held

WWF-Pakistan and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd organised a seminar on the importance of energy conservation at Froebel's International School, Lahore here on Thursday. More than 400 students attended the seminar and gave their views in the form of in
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Installation of trackers in motorcycles proposed

Installation of trackers in motorcycles proposed

Additional Inspector General Karachi Police Ghulam Qadir Thebo has sent a letter to the Excise and Taxation Department, calling for installation of GPS trackers in motorcycles at the time of registration of the two-wheeler.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Installation of trackers in motorcycles proposed

Installation of trackers in motorcycles proposed

Additional Inspector General Karachi Police Ghulam Qadir Thebo has sent a letter to the Excise and Taxation Department, calling for installation of GPS trackers in motorcycles at the time of registration of the two-wheeler.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Call to ensure recovery of Revenue Stamps Duty

Call to ensure recovery of Revenue Stamps Duty

Senior Member Board of Revenue Sindh, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that a letter written to the Chairman FBR has called for ensuring recovery of Revenue Stamps Duty in the interest of the government and the people. He said that the importers have not bee
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
GEIC told magnetic ink used in consultation with Nadra

GEIC told magnetic ink used in consultation with Nadra

Former Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan on Thursday told General Election Inquiry Commission (GEIC) that magnetic ink was used in the general election in consultation with the National Database Registration Authority (Nad
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Forex reserves fall by $255 million

Forex reserves fall by $255 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $255 million during last week following payment to the IMF. According to weekly forex report issued by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Attack on mobile van: two policemen killed in DIK

Attack on mobile van: two policemen killed in DIK

Two policemen were killed and two other injured when militants opened fire and attacked police mobile van with rocket launcher in Dera Ismail Khan during wee hours on Thursday. According to police, the incident took place in Daraban area where policemen w
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Senate body urges Afghanistan to hand over Fazlullah

Senate body urges Afghanistan to hand over Fazlullah

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday expressed its resolve to curb terrorism in the country and requested Afghanistan to hand over Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mulana Fazlullah to Pakistan. Chairman Senate Standing Committee on
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Aims and objectives of LDFA-2015

Aims and objectives of LDFA-2015

Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) have an objective to develop and promote an investment friendly environment to boost economic activity, bring value addition to all sectors of economy and encourage public private partnership for socio-economic development
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Sindh Enterprise Development Fund

Sindh Enterprise Development Fund

The Government of Sindh with a vision to encourage investment in the SME sector, inculcate entrepreneurial ability and to provide a major push to the wider Agri-economy, has created Sindh Enterprise Development Fund to provide legal as well as institution
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Message from Chairman Sindh Board of Investment

Message from Chairman Sindh Board of Investment

Being Chairman Sindh Board of Investment, Government of Sindh, I welcome you all at 5th edition of Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry and Agriculture Seminar & Exhibition 2015. The LDFA 2015 is aimed at being a networking opportunity where Sindh farmers
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Message from Minister Agriculture Department Government of Sindh

Message from Minister Agriculture Department Government of Sindh

On behalf of the Agriculture Department, Government of Sindh, I am pleased to welcome you to the 5th Edition of Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry & Agriculture Exhibition & Seminar 2015 at Expo Center Karachi Pakistan. This exhibition is a platform to
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Message from Chief Minister Sindh

Message from Chief Minister Sindh

Agriculture, livestock, dairy fisheries and poultry sectors are the backbone of the economy of Sindh. More than 70% population of the province is depending on Agro based earnings Agriculture sector is the major source of income and employment for the peop
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Advocating judicious taxation system

Advocating judicious taxation system

This refers to A. B. Shahid's op-ed "Rationality - the missing link" carried by newspaper last Tuesday. The writer has painted a gloomy but objective picture of the present-day situation in the country. His narrative perhaps stems from a true patriotic Pa
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Green oasis rises in heart of Rio slum

Green oasis rises in heart of Rio slum

The stench of rotting dog corpses used to waft through Mauro Quintanilha's Rio slum home. Outside stood a towering mound of detritus of every size and shape. It took a decade and lots of help from volunteers, but Quintanilha moved that stinking mountain.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Greek PM faces tough choices in shrinking window for aid deal

Greek PM faces tough choices in shrinking window for aid deal

Greece's government will likely scrape through a debt payment next week but has only a short window to overcome wide differences with creditors before the spectre of default returns. The government is talking up chances of an aid-for-reform agreement befo
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Budget proposals 2015-16 - VIII: Essential tax reforms (Part-1)

Budget proposals 2015-16 - VIII: Essential tax reforms (Part-1)

"If we want lower taxes for growth, then spending must be curtailed so that governments won't need so much money. The next time you hear a politician promise another tax break for some special group of taxpayers, think how much that hurts the economy and
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
The Daska killings

The Daska killings

As if bad news has become our national lot; it comes in quick succession, quite often generated by situations that otherwise appear to be so much amenable to a peaceful resolutions. The latest in that stream is the murder of two lawyers of Daska at the ha
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
True federalism or quasi-federalism?

True federalism or quasi-federalism?

Islamabad's attitude that 'big brother knows best' needs to change without any further loss of time. How can one contribute meaningfully if papers for a meeting are circulated among participants 10 minutes prior to its commencement?
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Cotton has largest single-day rise in one month on dollar drop
Cotton

Cotton has largest single-day rise in one month on dollar drop

ICE cotton futures had their largest single-session gains since April 24 on Thursday as the US dollar ended a four-day rally, falling against a basket of currencies and pressuring greenback-traded commodities like cotton. "It's taken a breather," Sharon J
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

The most-traded August copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange firmed 0.1 percent to 44,250 yuan ($7,140) a tonne on Thursday. ShFE copper fell below its 200-day moving average on Wednesday, a chart signal that suggests consolidation to come. Dem
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Copper and aluminium recover on dollar
Currency

Copper and aluminium recover on dollar

Copper and aluminium recovered from recent losses on Thursday as the dollar weakened against the euro and optimism grew over a Greek debt deal, but some analysts were cautious over whether gains could be sustained due to plentiful supplies. Most other bas
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Rubber gains

Rubber gains

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended up 1.4 percent on Thursday, coming off a 14-month high hit earlier in the session due to profit-taking after the dollar pared gains, dealers said. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for tyre r
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Wheat sinks to two-week low

Wheat sinks to two-week low

US wheat futures fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, hitting a two-week low on big global supplies and a government report that pegged US winter wheat crop ratings above market expectations. Corn also slumped to a seven-month low on spillove
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Palm oil surges

Palm oil surges

Malaysian palm oil futures rallied to a two-week high on Thursday as traders took advantage of a falling ringgit, supported by gains in competing markets and signs that the El Nino weather phenomenon could already be hurting output in East Malaysia. The A
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Raw sugar holds above six-year low
Currency

Raw sugar holds above six-year low

Raw sugar futures on ICE hovered above their lowest level in more than six years on Thursday, but gains were capped by the weak currency in top grower Brazil and abundant supplies, while London cocoa fell from an eight-month high. New York cocoa fell for
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Gold steadies in New York

Gold steadies in New York

Gold was steady after initially falling to a two-week low on Wednesday, as the dollar retreated from a one-month high, but the precious metal remained under pressure from expectations that a USS rate increase may come soon Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Gold struggles in Asia

Gold struggles in Asia

Gold struggled to recover from a two-week low on Thursday as a robust dollar and the prospects of higher US interest rates dented demand for the metal. Spot gold was little changed at $1,188.55 an ounce by 0647 GMT. The metal hit a two-week low of $1,183.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Gold little changed in European trade

Gold little changed in European trade

Gold traded little changed on Thursday, with the impact of a steadier dollar offset by lower global shares alongside uncertainty about Greece and an unexpected rise in US jobless claims. Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,185.86 an ounce by 1454 GMT, af
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn rebounds

US MIDDAY: corn rebounds

US corn futures on Thursday rebounded from a seven-month low after three days of declines in a short-covering bounce and following a government report showing higher ethanol output and lower stocks of the corn-based biofuel. Wheat futures climbed after hi
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold springs back

US MIDDAY: gold springs back

Gold inched higher after hitting a 2-1/2 week low early on Thursday as the dollar and global shares fell alongside uncertainty about Greece and an unexpected rise in US jobless claims. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,188.30 an ounce by 2:26 pm EDT (182
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Eight convicted of fleecing French billionaire L'Oreal heiress

Eight convicted of fleecing French billionaire L'Oreal heiress

A French court on Thursday convicted eight members of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt's entourage of exploiting the frail billionaire, with one ordered to repay her 158 million euros ($170 million). Bettencourt's close confidant Francois-Marie Banier,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Eight convicted of fleecing French billionaire L'Oreal heiress

Eight convicted of fleecing French billionaire L'Oreal heiress

A French court on Thursday convicted eight members of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt's entourage of exploiting the frail billionaire, with one ordered to repay her 158 million euros ($170 million). Bettencourt's close confidant Francois-Marie Banier,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

The government is likely to amend section 80 and section 121 of the Customs Act 1969 in the federal budget 2015-16 aimed at rechecking of goods in case of Misdeclaration and allowing transshipment of imported goods from one destination to the other withou
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

The government is likely to amend section 80 and section 121 of the Customs Act 1969 in the federal budget 2015-16 aimed at rechecking of goods in case of Misdeclaration and allowing transshipment of imported goods from one destination to the other withou
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

Misdeclaration: sections 80, 121 of Customs Act may be amended

The government is likely to amend section 80 and section 121 of the Customs Act 1969 in the federal budget 2015-16 aimed at rechecking of goods in case of Misdeclaration and allowing transshipment of imported goods from one destination to the other withou
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Singapore-based Avago Technologies announced plans Thursday to buy rival Broadcom in a $37 billion deal creating a mobile chipmaking powerhouse. The stock-and-cash deal "creates the world''s leading diversified communications semiconductor company," accor
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Singapore-based Avago Technologies announced plans Thursday to buy rival Broadcom in a $37 billion deal creating a mobile chipmaking powerhouse. The stock-and-cash deal "creates the world's leading diversified communications semiconductor company," accord
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Avago buys Broadcom in $37 billion chipmaker tie-up

Singapore-based Avago Technologies announced plans Thursday to buy rival Broadcom in a $37 billion deal creating a mobile chipmaking powerhouse. The stock-and-cash deal "creates the world's leading diversified communications semiconductor company," accord
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
US threatening 'chaos' in Asia-Pacific: China

US threatening 'chaos' in Asia-Pacific: China

China accused the United States on Thursday of threatening to sow "chaos" in the Asia-Pacific region by inciting countries whose territorial claims in the South China Seaa clash with those of Beijing It is the latest round in a war of words over the area,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
US threatening 'chaos' in Asia-Pacific: China

US threatening 'chaos' in Asia-Pacific: China

China accused the United States on Thursday of threatening to sow "chaos" in the Asia-Pacific region by inciting countries whose territorial claims in the South China Seaa clash with those of Beijing It is the latest round in a war of words over the area,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Watchdog says 90 percent of world chemical weapons destroyed

Watchdog says 90 percent of world chemical weapons destroyed

The world's chemical watchdog said on Thursday that 90 percent of the global chemical weapons stockpile has been destroyed, calling it a "major milestone". The stockpiles included caches containing chemicals needed to make deadly nerve agents like sarin,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Watchdog says 90 percent of world chemical weapons destroyed

Watchdog says 90 percent of world chemical weapons destroyed

The world's chemical watchdog said on Thursday that 90 percent of the global chemical weapons stockpile has been destroyed, calling it a "major milestone". The stockpiles included caches containing chemicals needed to make deadly nerve agents like sarin,
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file a reference against former Prime Minister Pervaiz Ashraf and others for alleged misuse of authority and corruption in Rental Power Projects (RPP) case.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (May 28, 2015) and the forecast for Friday (May 29, 2015).

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file a reference against former Prime Minister Pervaiz Ashraf and others for alleged misuse of authority and corruption in Rental Power Projects (RPP) case.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (May 28, 2015).

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

RPP case: NAB decides to file reference against Ashraf, others

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file a reference against former Prime Minister Pervaiz Ashraf and others for alleged misuse of authority and corruption in Rental Power Projects (RPP) case.
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (May 28, 2015).

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 83.77 points

BRIndex30 loses 83.77 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,336.07 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,341.43 points and an intraday low of 19,194.76 points and closed at 19,252.30 points which was -83.77 points or -0.43 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 83.77 points

BRIndex30 loses 83.77 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 19,336.07 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,341.43 points and an intraday low of 19,194.76 points and closed at 19,252.30 points which was -83.77 points or -0.43 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Stocks fall on CGT concerns

Stocks fall on CGT concerns

The Karachi share market plunged by 79 points as investors reacted to reports of a proposed increase in Capital Gain Tax (CGT) in the upcoming federal budget. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,763.48 points from 32,842.59 of the previous trading session. The
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 28, 2015).

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Stocks fall on CGT concerns

Stocks fall on CGT concerns

The Karachi share market plunged by 79 points as investors reacted to reports of a proposed increase in Capital Gain Tax (CGT) in the upcoming federal budget. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,763.48 points from 32,842.59 of the previous trading session. The
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 28, 2015)

Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Stocks fall on CGT concerns

Stocks fall on CGT concerns

The Karachi share market plunged by 79 points as investors reacted to reports of a proposed increase in Capital Gain Tax (CGT) in the upcoming federal budget. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,763.48 points from 32,842.59 of the previous trading session. The
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Greece euro exit ''a possibility'': IMF
Currency

Greece euro exit ''a possibility'': IMF

Greece''s exit from the eurozone is a possibility but would not signify an end to the single currency, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said in a newspaper interview Thursday. "A Greek exit is a possibility," Lagarde told the daily Fran
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
Greece euro exit 'a possibility': IMF
Currency

Greece euro exit 'a possibility': IMF

Greece's exit from the eurozone is a possibility but would not signify an end to the single currency, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said in a newspaper interview Thursday. "A Greek exit is a possibility," Lagarde told the daily Frank
Published 29 May, 2015 12:00am
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