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Print - 2015-10-07
Tevta will start courses for confectionery industry: MoU signed

Tevta will start courses for confectionery industry: MoU signed

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) will start demand-driven courses for the confectionery industry. Orientation to a workplace skills and occupational health and safety procedures course will begin at Government Apprenticeship T
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Woman appeals government to recover daughter

Woman appeals government to recover daughter

A woman has appealed to the Government of Pakistan to help her recover her daughter from her Indian husband, who took away her to India without her (mother) permission. Protesting against her husband outside Hyderabad Press Club on Tuesday, Sughran, a res
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
ANF interacts with international partners

ANF interacts with international partners

ANF organised an interaction with international partners in drug control at Anti Narcotics Force Academy, Islamabad on Tuesday. ANF presented an overview of its efforts towards drug control. Director General ANF, Major General Khawar Hanif also expressed
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Solar tube-wells: farmers offered interest-free loans

Solar tube-wells: farmers offered interest-free loans

The government recently announced a relief package of over Rs 341 billion for the agricultural community. One aspect of the policy calls for interest-free loans for farmers willing to convert their diesel-run tubewells onto solar energy. Pakistan is locat
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Muharram-ul-Haram police officials told to make fool-proof security

Muharram-ul-Haram police officials told to make fool-proof security

Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Sajid Kiani has directed all police officials for foolproof security arrangements on the eve of Muharram-ul-Haram and ensure installation of CCTV cameras at entry points of religious gatherings. Following speci
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
President meets Governor Balochistan

President meets Governor Balochistan

President Mamnoon Hussain held a meeting with Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai at Governor House in Quetta, here on Tuesday. They discussed matters pertaining to development of the province with particular focus on the development of Gwadar Por
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Ufone signs managed services contract with Huawei

Ufone signs managed services contract with Huawei

Ufone, a leading telecom operator in Pakistan has signed a managed services contract with global telecom giant, Huawei, to increase network efficiency for a better customer experience. Earlier last year, a formal Request For Proposal (RFP) was floated to
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
FBR clarifies

FBR clarifies

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that a taxpayer is eligible for exemption certificate even if he imports raw material which is a substitute of the raw material imported and consumed during the previous tax year. According to an income tax
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Samba Bank signs agreement with IBM Pakistan, InfoTech

Samba Bank signs agreement with IBM Pakistan, InfoTech

SAMBA Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Samba Financial Group of Saudi Arabia decided to host their core banking solution on complete IBM middle ware stack with IBM DB2 Database which shall enable Samba Bank to integrate their front end and back end systems s
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
TDAP CE for formulating business-friendly policies

TDAP CE for formulating business-friendly policies

Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), S M Munir, has said that Pakistan is facing many socio-economic challenges that can only be tackled through strong commitment and unity by all stakeholders. Speaking at a seminar on GSP Plus
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Online verification of E-forms FBR, SBP to sign MoU

Online verification of E-forms FBR, SBP to sign MoU

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for providing online access to the data of E-forms submitted by the exporters to ensure clearance of goods on genuine/admissible forms. FBR M
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Chinese-language: five Gwadar teachers to get training in Xinjiang

Chinese-language: five Gwadar teachers to get training in Xinjiang

Five Pakistani high school teachers from Gwadar port region will arrive in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region this month for five months of training in Chinese language and teaching skills. Under a co-operation agreement inked with Pakistan's Gward
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Disbursement under ERKF to start shortly, PA told

Disbursement under ERKF to start shortly, PA told

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was Tuesday assured that disbursement of grants among the terrorism and flood affected entrepreneurs of the province will restart soon. The matter of the non-issuance of grants under Economic Revitalisation of Khyber Pakhtunkhw
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Minister's absence: joint KP opposition stages walkout

Minister's absence: joint KP opposition stages walkout

Joint opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Tuesday protested the absence of the health minister from the house and staged a token boycott of proceedings of the house. It was call attention notice of Amna Sardar of PML-N regarding health department. T
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
ECP appoints ROs for by-election in PS-67

ECP appoints ROs for by-election in PS-67

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed the District Returning Officers (DROs), Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) for holding bye election in PS-67 Mirpurkhas, Sindh. According to a notification issued by the
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
LUMHS to hold paediatric symposium on October 10

LUMHS to hold paediatric symposium on October 10

Paediatric Department, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro in collaboration with Maternal Neonatal Child Health Program Sindh (MNCH), UNICEF & Child Welfare Trust (CWT) will hold the 8th One-Day Paediatric Symposium at a local hotel,
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
SECP rejects report on registration of Turkish firm

SECP rejects report on registration of Turkish firm

This is with reference to the news item published on October 2, under the heading "Issues of Foreign companies, Turkish investors to be resolved", wherein the news reporter mentioned that a Turkish Company operating in Pakistan has shown concern on the pr
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pak-German joint chamber of commerce in the offing: German CG

Pak-German joint chamber of commerce in the offing: German CG

In 2015, Germany and Pakistan could witness again "a very intensive" dialogue on a multitude of subjects like the establishment of a joint chamber of commerce. This was stated by Consul General of Germany in Karachi, Rainer Schmiedchen while addressing a
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
'Solar tube wells help reduce long-term costs for farmers'

'Solar tube wells help reduce long-term costs for farmers'

Inam ur Rahman, CEO of Reon Energy Limited said that the government recently announced a relief package of over Rs 341 billion for the agricultural community. One aspect of the policy calls for interest-free loans for farmers willing to convert their dies
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bilawal meets chief minister Sindh, discusses LB polls

Bilawal meets chief minister Sindh, discusses LB polls

Chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Tuesday met Chief Minister of Sindh Qaim Ali Shah at Bilawal House and discussed strategies regarding Sindh local bodies' election. As per details, key matters including issuance of tickets for LB polls were al
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Multan to Quetta Traders for re-launching flights

Multan to Quetta Traders for re-launching flights

The traders of Multan and adjacent areas have demanded for re-launching of flight for Quetta from Multan to facilitate the people of Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur division. President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Mian Fareed A
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Palpa-PIA rift: traders, overseas Pakistanis facing hardship

Palpa-PIA rift: traders, overseas Pakistanis facing hardship

The business community of South Punjab has expressed its concerns over the ongoing rift between Pakistan Airline Pilot Association (Palpa) and PIA management regarding working agreement and flight safety issues which are causing inconvenience to passenger
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PAT to support PTI's candidate

PAT to support PTI's candidate

Pakistan Awami Tehreek announced on Tuesday to favour Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates in NA 122 by-elections and withdrew its candidate for PP-147 Ishtiaq Ahmad in favour of Shoaib Siddiqui of PTI. The announcement was made after PTI Punjab Organizer
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
NA-122 by-election: JUI-F, JUP-N support Ayaz Sadiq

NA-122 by-election: JUI-F, JUP-N support Ayaz Sadiq

With the election campaign in NA-122 in Lahore reaching its peak, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are set to win support of voters of the constituency. In NA-122, former National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
LCCI reaffirms its support to APPMA

LCCI reaffirms its support to APPMA

President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Muhammad Arshad has assured members of All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) that the LCCI will continue its efforts for the early resolution of their problems. He said this while spea
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
WWF-Pakistan, Pepsi-Cola International sign MoU

WWF-Pakistan, Pepsi-Cola International sign MoU

WWF-Pakistan and Pepsi-Cola International (Pvt) Limited signed a MoU to implement the Green Office Initiative at the one of latter's plant situated in Sundar Industrial Estate here the other day. The agreement was signed by Dr Masood Arshad, Director Clim
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
October 11 a day of burying politics of allegations: Hamza

October 11 a day of burying politics of allegations: Hamza

Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N and Member National Assembly Hamza Shahbaz has said that October 11 is the day of victory of progress and development and bright Pakistan and the politics of allegations will be buried. He expressed the hope that
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Congo virus Another patient dies in Quetta

Congo virus Another patient dies in Quetta

One more patient of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus died here on Tuesday, taking death toll to 15 in the country. The patient identified as Hayat Ullah was pronounced dead at Fatima Jinnah Chest and General Hospital in Quetta, taking the toll
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
DCO reviews Muharram security arrangements

DCO reviews Muharram security arrangements

DCO Noorul Amin Mengal has directed the officers of concerned district departments to ensure foolproof Muharram arrangements and a joint visit should be carried out at the routes of Muharram processions and majalis to remove all kinds of obstacles and enc
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Flour millers' forum rejects wheat issuance policy

Flour millers' forum rejects wheat issuance policy

The Pakistan Flour Miller's Forum has rejected the wheat issuance policy announced by the Punjab Food Department. Forum in charge and Flour and wheat committee Chairman Bilal Sufi talking to a flour mill delegation in Lahore said, "We have strong reservat
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan embassy hosts Defence Day reception in Berlin

Pakistan embassy hosts Defence Day reception in Berlin

The Embassy of Pakistan Berlin hosted the Defense of Pakistan Day reception, to mark golden jubilee of 1965 Pakistan-India war. The event was attended by a large number of high level officials from the German Defense Establishment, Federal Foreign Office
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Punjab Assembly session today

Punjab Assembly session today

The Governor of Punjab has called session of Punjab Assembly here on Wednesday (2:00pm).Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Iqbal will chair the session.
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pak-Portugal Business Council established

Pak-Portugal Business Council established

Portugal has established a Pakistan-Portugal Business Council to cement business relations. In a meeting held in Lahore, Portugal Embassy Charge d Affaires Joao Paulo Sabido appointed Awais Salah Uddin, Head of the International Business of Forvil Cosmeti
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
NA-122 by-election: PML-Q announces support for PTI candidate

NA-122 by-election: PML-Q announces support for PTI candidate

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has extended full support to PTI candidate in the NA-122 bye-election and said "October 11 is the day of victory for the Tehreek-i-Insaf. PML-Q Punjab General Secretary Chaudhry Zaheeruddin Khan visited the Central Electio
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Imran terms inquiry into Nandipur scam strategy of concealment

Imran terms inquiry into Nandipur scam strategy of concealment

Giving his remarks on Nandipur power project scam, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday claimed that the investigation into the Nandipur scam is going to be a cover-up like Model Town inquiry. Imran Khan tweeted that Shahbaz Shari
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Hosiery, woven garments Duty drawback on exports increased
Cotton

Hosiery, woven garments Duty drawback on exports increased

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised duty drawback rates on export of hosiery garments and woven Garments. The rates are worked out by the Input-Output Co-efficient Organization (IOCO) of the Customs. Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters As
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
October 8 declared National Disaster Awareness Day

October 8 declared National Disaster Awareness Day

Federal government has declared October 08 as National Disaster Awareness Day. According to a notification issued by Ministry of Interior the federal government on Tuesday, the Day will be observed at federal and provincial levels to grant rightful import
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Roof collapse kills three children

Roof collapse kills three children

Three children were killed while two others sustained multiple injuries in a roof collapse incident, in the area of Madina Town police station here on Tuesday. According to police, the incident took place at Dawood Colony where roof of 2nd floor of an und
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Jamaat e Islami Shoora calls for economic self-reliance
Cotton

Jamaat e Islami Shoora calls for economic self-reliance

The Central Shoora of the Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, has called upon the government to build a self reliant economy by freeing the country from foreign loans, retrieving the public money lying abroad and improving the taxations system. A resolution adopte
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Peace in region

Peace in region

This refers to a ness item "Sartaj rules out cricket with India" carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz has ruled out a potential cricket series against India, saying he saw no chance of a revival of tie
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Nuclear power is cheaper

Nuclear power is cheaper

I am in Middletown Pennsylvania. Three Miles Island nuclear power plant is visible from my bedroom window. There is always a plume of white steam rising up its tall chimneys in the horizon. Pennsylvania produces a lot of its electricity from nuclear plant
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PSM predicament

PSM predicament

The vision to have a steel mill for Pakistan was captured immediately after the birth of the nation. The first five-year plan of 1955-60 included the setting up of a steel mill. It was only in 1973 that the foundation stone of Pakistan Steel was laid, con
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
PIA-Palpa standoff

PIA-Palpa standoff

Once living up to its slogan 'Great People to Fly With', over time, PIA has been going down in public estimation for poor maintenance of its fleet and frequent flight delays amid stories of deep financial trouble. The latest problem came when the Pakistan
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Streamlining INGOs' affairs

Streamlining INGOs' affairs

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan announced last week the first-ever policy to regulate the affairs of international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) in this country. A look at some of the measures shows a troubling lack of oversight up till
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Upgrade the Debt Management Office

Upgrade the Debt Management Office

The Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has directed the Debt Management Office to keep a close watch on variations in the debt portfolio and suggest measures towards improving the cost and maturity levels. He further underscored the need for exploring opp
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Copper supported by falling stocks but China worries persist

Copper supported by falling stocks but China worries persist

Copper prices were steady on Tuesday, supported by falling inventories and output cuts, but persistent concerns about demand growth in top consumer China kept a lid on the market. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange closed up 0.1 percent at $5,1
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Rubber climbs

Rubber climbs

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose for a fifth session to hit a 2-1/2-week high on Tuesday, as some investors unwound short positions on the back of strong Japanese equities while others kept to the sidelines on lack of fresh news due to holidays in Chin
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Grain, soya futures strengthen

Grain, soya futures strengthen

US grain and soyabean futures strengthened on Monday as technical buying and positioning ahead of US crop reports overshadowed concerns about poor export demand. Soyabean oil neared a two-month high. Traders were adjusting positions in the markets before
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Palm oil falls
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil falls

Malaysian palm oil futures slid nearly 2 percent on Tuesday after a rally last month that lifted prices to a 15-month high shifted demand for the tropical oil to rival Indonesia. A firmer ringgit, the currency in which palm oil is traded in, also weighed
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Sugar hovers below seven-month high

Sugar hovers below seven-month high

ICE raw sugar futures steadied after nearing a seven-month peak on Tuesday, with gains from a two-week rally capped by risks that India could renew export subsidies, though prices remained in technically overbought territory. Arabica coffee rose but trade
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gold steadies in New York

Gold steadies in New York

Gold was little changed on Monday, as profit-taking set in after rallying on US economic data that pushed back expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate rise to early 2016, while silver extended gains on chart-based buying. Spot gold had turned down
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gold rise in Asia

Gold rise in Asia

Gold held just below a one-week high on Tuesday as investors bet sluggish US nonfarm payrolls data would deter the Federal Reserve from hiking rates this year, although some cautioned that profit taking could hurt the metal in the near term. Spot gold tic
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold gained more on Tuesday as the dollar eased in the wake of disappointing US economic data that raised doubts over a Federal Reserve rate rise this year. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to a ten-day high of $1,149.70 an ounce and was up 0.9 percent at $1,14
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Corn tops two-month high

Corn tops two-month high

US corn futures climbed to their highest level in more than two months on Tuesday as traders predicted that the US may cut its harvest estimate in a crop report due out on Friday. The US Department of Agriculture, in the monthly report, may reduce its est
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold surges

US MIDDAY: gold surges

Gold rose to its highest in nearly two weeks early on Tuesday as the dollar fell in the wake of disappointing US economic data that raised doubts over a Federal Reserve interest rate rise this year, while platinum rallied 3 percent. Spot gold rose 1.4 per
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks
Currency

Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday categorically rejected the allegation that banks are involved in injecting counterfeit currencies in circulation systematically and said it was employing all available resources to curb menace of counterfeit cur
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks
Currency

Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday categorically rejected the allegation that banks are involved in injecting counterfeit currencies in circulation systematically and said it was employing all available resources to curb menace of counterfeit cur
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks
Currency

Counterfeit currencies: SBP rejects allegation against banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday categorically rejected the allegation that banks are involved in injecting counterfeit currencies in circulation systematically and said it was employing all available resources to curb menace of counterfeit cur
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
FBR denies closing ''Green Channel''

FBR denies closing ''Green Channel''

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Bajwa has categorically stated that the FBR has not closed ''Green Channel'' facility for the incoming international passengers at airports. He was responding to a query of Shafqat Mahmood member Public Accoun
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
FBR denies closing 'Green Channel'

FBR denies closing 'Green Channel'

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Bajwa has categorically stated that the FBR has not closed 'Green Channel' facility for the incoming international passengers at airports. He was responding to a query of Shafqat Mahmood member Public Accounts
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
FBR denies closing 'Green Channel'

FBR denies closing 'Green Channel'

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Bajwa has categorically stated that the FBR has not closed 'Green Channel' facility for the incoming international passengers at airports. He was responding to a query of Shafqat Mahmood member Public Accounts
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

With the advent of sugarcane crushing season, Sindh government has categorically conveyed to the growers that it would not give any subsidy on sugarcane prices this year. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while presiding over a high level meeting on
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

With the advent of sugarcane crushing season, Sindh government has categorically conveyed to the growers that it would not give any subsidy on sugarcane prices this year. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while presiding over a high level meeting on
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

No subsidy in the offing, sugarcane growers told

With the advent of sugarcane crushing season, Sindh government has categorically conveyed to the growers that it would not give any subsidy on sugarcane prices this year. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while presiding over a high level meeting on
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

Former Central Intelligence Agency''s officer Edward Snowden on Tuesday revealed that the British Secret Department of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has been monitoring Pakistan''s communication data. Snowden, who has been residing in Mosc
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

Former Central Intelligence Agency's officer Edward Snowden on Tuesday revealed that the British Secret Department of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has been monitoring Pakistan's communication data. Snowden, who has been residing in Moscow
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (October 06, 2015) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 07, 2015).

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

British GCHQ monitoring Pakistan communication data: Snowden

Former Central Intelligence Agency's officer Edward Snowden on Tuesday revealed that the British Secret Department of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has been monitoring Pakistan's communication data. Snowden, who has been residing in Moscow
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 06, 2015).

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Planning minister accused of favouring people of Narowal

Planning minister accused of favouring people of Narowal

Work in Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms virtually came to a standstill on October 1 after the retirement of Hassan Nawaz Tarar on September 30 after he reached the age of superannuation. According to sources, Additional Secretary Ministry of
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 06, 2015).

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Planning minister accused of favouring people of Narowal

Planning minister accused of favouring people of Narowal

Work in Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms virtually came to a standstill on October 1 after the retirement of Hassan Nawaz Tarar on September 30 after he reached the age of superannuation. According to sources, Additional Secretary Ministry of
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines'' CEOs on October 8

Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines'' CEOs on October 8

Flexing its muscles in its inquiry against the private airlines, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday passed an order using its powers under section 36 of the Competition Act, 2010, binding the Chief Executive Officers of the airlines t
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines' CEOs on October 8

Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines' CEOs on October 8

Flexing its muscles in its inquiry against the private airlines, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday passed an order using its powers under section 36 of the Competition Act, 2010, binding the Chief Executive Officers of the airlines t
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 06, 2015).

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines' CEOs on October 8

Unreasonable raise in fares: CCP summons airlines' CEOs on October 8

Flexing its muscles in its inquiry against the private airlines, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday passed an order using its powers under section 36 of the Competition Act, 2010, binding the Chief Executive Officers of the airlines t
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 06, 2015)

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gilani says he is waiting for NAB's apology

Gilani says he is waiting for NAB's apology

Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that he had served jail term for as many as ten years and he is awaiting National Accountability Bureau's apology. He expressed these views while talking to the media persons at third-day prayer gat
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Gilani says he is waiting for NAB's apology

Gilani says he is waiting for NAB's apology

Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that he had served jail term for as many as ten years and he is awaiting National Accountability Bureau's apology. He expressed these views while talking to the media persons at third-day prayer gat
Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (October 06, 2015).

Published 07 Oct, 2015 12:00am
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