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Print - 2015-11-22
Seven dead as New Zealand helicopter crashes into glacier

Seven dead as New Zealand helicopter crashes into glacier

Six tourists and their pilot were killed when their helicopter crashed into a heavily crevassed glacier in New Zealand during bad weather on Saturday, police said. The sightseeing helicopter plunged into the Fox Glacier, a popular tourist site on the west
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Unprecedented' rise in deaths from terrorism: study

'Unprecedented' rise in deaths from terrorism: study

The number of people killed globally in terrorist attacks jumped 80 percent last year to the highest level ever recorded, the Institute for Economics and Peace said. The Global Terrorism Index found that 32,658 people were killed by terrorists in 2014, up
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Qatar's ruler to visit Cuba

Qatar's ruler to visit Cuba

Qatar's ruler will meet Cuban President Raul Castro on a visit to the communist island starting on Sunday, state-run media said. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will hold "official talks" with Castro and "carry out other activities," the Granma newspaper
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Muslims hold peace rallies in Italy

Muslims hold peace rallies in Italy

Hundreds of Muslims rallied in Rome and Milan on Saturday to show solidarity with the victims of jihadist attacks, condemning violence in the name of religion and chanting "we are not the enemy". "The message is clear, terrorism cannot continue to attack
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Suspected militants kill 10 in Cameroon suicide bombing

Suspected militants kill 10 in Cameroon suicide bombing

A suicide attack by suspected members of Nigerian Islamist militants group Boko Haram killed at least 10 people over the border in the Far North region of Cameroon on Saturday, security sources said. Boko Haram has mounted numerous attacks in Cameroon, Ch
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Toys R Us to remove toy guns from French stores

Toys R Us to remove toy guns from French stores

Toys R Us said on Friday it will remove from its shelves toy guns and other kids' toys in France that could confuse police in light of the Paris attacks. "Toys R Us management asked its store directors in France to remove 23 toys that looked like guns and
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Terror fight squeezes anti-AIDS funds: UN

Terror fight squeezes anti-AIDS funds: UN

The top UN anti-AIDS official warned Tuesday that the growing fight against terrorism risks squeezing budgets for scientists who hope to stamp out the disease within years. UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibe said that as countries invest in security
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Xi 'strongly condemns' attack

Xi 'strongly condemns' attack

China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday "strongly condemned" the attack by armed jihadists on a hotel in Mali which left three Chinese nationals dead, according to a government statement, among at least 21 killed. Gun-toting jihadists took more than 100
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Mali hunts suspects after deadly hotel siege

Mali hunts suspects after deadly hotel siege

Investigators in Mali were on Saturday hunting at least three people suspected of links to the jihadist siege at a luxury hotel in the capital that left at least 19 people dead. The government has declared a state of emergency after the bloody nine-hour h
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
6.1 magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia

6.1 magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but no tsunami warning was issued and no immediate damage or casualties were reported. The undersea quake was recorded at a depth of 67 kilometers (42 mile
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Kerry to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders

Kerry to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders

US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet next week with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in the region to try to stop ongoing violence, although senior US official insisted it was not a renewed effort to broker a peace accord. The State Department said K
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Israel closes down second Hebron radio station

Israel closes down second Hebron radio station

Israeli forces raided and shut down a Palestinian radio station accused of incitement in the West Bank city of Hebron, the army said Saturday, in the second such case this month. Soldiers entered the offices of Al-Khalil radio overnight and handed the sta
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'JFK' opera explores president just before the bullets

'JFK' opera explores president just before the bullets

Ever since John F. Kennedy died from an assassin's bullet, the indelible image has been the silent Zapruder film of the president's doomed motorcade. But an upcoming opera is aiming to offer a fresh, little-discussed perspective - just how did Kennedy spe
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
'Fiscal deficit unrealistic'

'Fiscal deficit unrealistic'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Fiscal deficit unrealistic" carried by the newspaper recently. Premising its argument on what noted economist Dr Hafeez Pasha has been repeatedly saying appears to be attempt aimed at looking at the si
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
In fight on terror, encryption is double-edged sword

In fight on terror, encryption is double-edged sword

Encryption can be a terrorist's tool. But it's also a key for those hunting attackers, and for many others. The technology for encryption can keep data and conversations private, making it a double-edged sword that can equally be used by democracy campaig
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Are you an American?
Currency

Are you an American?

Yes, you are an American for US income tax purposes and subjected to global income and as well as financial asset reporting under Banker's Secrecy Act 1976 (BSA) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act 2010 (FATCA) to US authorities if you were born in the
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Flat-rate taxation: Alternate solution - II

Flat-rate taxation: Alternate solution - II

The new paradigm Under the afore-stated situation of lawlessness, a fresh approach and a renewed policy are urgently needed measures to replace the entire taxation system for fiscal consolidation and stabilization. The equation is simple. Federal governme
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
India's 'loud objections'

India's 'loud objections'

Speaking at a conference on "Emerging security order in Asia Pacific and its impact on South Asia" in Islamabad the other day, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz expressed disappointment over India's rejection of peace overtures
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
A very welcome Pak-Russia cooperation

A very welcome Pak-Russia cooperation

Pak-Russian relations, on the mend for a while, are entering a new phase of friendship. While talking to members of a delegation of Russian-Pakistani Inter-governmental Commission on Economic, Trade and Scientific Co-operation, in Islamabad on Thursday Pr
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is said to have taken a controversial decision elevating its Chief Hajj Co-ordinator (CHC) to the position of Director Airport Services (DAS) with immediate effect. Sources said the HR, Admin and Co-ordination departm
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is said to have taken a controversial decision elevating its Chief Hajj Co-ordinator (CHC) to the position of Director Airport Services (DAS) with immediate effect. Sources said the HR, Admin and Co-ordination departm
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Promotion PIA accused of making controversial decision

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is said to have taken a controversial decision elevating its Chief Hajj Co-ordinator (CHC) to the position of Director Airport Services (DAS) with immediate effect. Sources said the HR, Admin and Co-ordination departm
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Appointments in Sindh police: report filed

Appointments in Sindh police: report filed

The Supreme Court was informed that Sindh police appointed a total of 9,683 constables, out of whom only 1,597 were appointed on merit in various districts of the province during 2013-14. Submitting a detailed report on Saturday in pursuance of the apex c
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Appointments in Sindh police: report filed

Appointments in Sindh police: report filed

The Supreme Court was informed that Sindh police appointed a total of 9,683 constables, out of whom only 1,597 were appointed on merit in various districts of the province during 2013-14. Submitting a detailed report on Saturday in pursuance of the apex c
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world''''s top two palm oil producers, signed an agreement Saturday to set up a council for palm oil producing countries in a bid to ensure price stability by managing production and stock in the global market. Officials said t
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world''s top two palm oil producers, signed an agreement Saturday to set up a council for palm oil producing countries in a bid to ensure price stability by managing production and stock in the global market. Officials said the
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's top two palm oil producers, signed an agreement Saturday to set up a council for palm oil producing countries in a bid to ensure price stability by managing production and stock in the global market. Officials said the
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia, Malaysia form Opec-like palm oil council

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's top two palm oil producers, signed an agreement Saturday to set up a council for palm oil producing countries in a bid to ensure price stability by managing production and stock in the global market. Officials said the
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Obama urges halt to artificial islands in South China Sea

Obama urges halt to artificial islands in South China Sea

US President Barack Obama said on Saturday that countries should stop building artificial islands and militarising their claims in the disputed South China Sea. "For the sake of regional stability the claimants should halt reclamation, construction and mi
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Obama urges halt to artificial islands in South China Sea

Obama urges halt to artificial islands in South China Sea

US President Barack Obama said on Saturday that countries should stop building artificial islands and militarising their claims in the disputed South China Sea. "For the sake of regional stability the claimants should halt reclamation, construction and mi
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh hangs opposition leaders

Bangladesh hangs opposition leaders

Two senior Bangladeshi opposition leaders were executed early Sunday for war crimes that they allegedly committed during the 1971 "independence war" with Pakistan after their last-ditch pleas for clemency were rejected. "Both of them have been hanged. The
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh hangs opposition leaders

Bangladesh hangs opposition leaders

Two senior Bangladeshi opposition leaders were executed early Sunday for war crimes that they allegedly committed during the 1971 "independence war" with Pakistan after their last-ditch pleas for clemency were rejected. "Both of them have been hanged. The
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Wild rumours lead to torching of factory: troops called out

Wild rumours lead to torching of factory: troops called out

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday ordered deployment of army in district Jehlum after an angry mob set ablaze a factory in the wake of a rumour that an employee of the factory had allegedly committed an act of blasphemy. Taking a serio
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Wild rumours lead to torching of factory: troops called out

Wild rumours lead to torching of factory: troops called out

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday ordered deployment of army in district Jehlum after an angry mob set ablaze a factory in the wake of a rumour that an employee of the factory had allegedly committed an act of blasphemy. Taking a serio
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production will quiz the management of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi on November 25 on dismal performance even after utilising Rs 18.5 billion bailout package. The committee has also sought the assistanc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production will quiz the management of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi on November 25 on dismal performance even after utilising Rs 18.5 billion bailout package. The committee has also sought the assistanc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Ex-PSM chief Qayyum, others to quiz management

Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production will quiz the management of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi on November 25 on dismal performance even after utilising Rs 18.5 billion bailout package. The committee has also sought the assistanc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
HIGHLIGHTS
Cotton

HIGHLIGHTS

LSM growth rises to 3.9 percent in July-September 2015
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
HIGHLIGHTS
Cotton

HIGHLIGHTS

LSM growth rises to 3.9 percent in July-September 2015
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
HIGHLIGHTS
Cotton

HIGHLIGHTS

LSM growth rises to 3.9 percent in July-September 2015
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
HIGHLIGHTS
Cotton

HIGHLIGHTS

LSM growth rises to 3.9 percent in July-September 2015
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors
Cotton

Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors

State Bank of Pakistan employed a ''''wait and watch'''' approach and kept its policy unchanged at 6.0 percent for the next two months. Not wanting to disturb the forex market the Central Board of Directors, on Saturday, with Governor Ashraf Mahmud Wathra
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors
Cotton

Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors

State Bank of Pakistan employed a ''wait and watch'' approach and kept its policy unchanged at 6.0 percent for the next two months. Not wanting to disturb the forex market the Central Board of Directors, on Saturday, with Governor Ashraf Mahmud Wathra in
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors
Cotton

Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors

State Bank of Pakistan employed a 'wait and watch' approach and kept its policy unchanged at 6.0 percent for the next two months. Not wanting to disturb the forex market the Central Board of Directors, on Saturday, with Governor Ashraf Mahmud Wathra in ch
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors
Cotton

Policy rate kept unchanged on PKR woes, other factors

State Bank of Pakistan employed a 'wait and watch' approach and kept its policy unchanged at 6.0 percent for the next two months. Not wanting to disturb the forex market the Central Board of Directors, on Saturday, with Governor Ashraf Mahmud Wathra in ch
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

With criticism on the cost of the Nandipur Power Project intensifying, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is likely to discuss it in its upcoming meeting, an official of PAC told Business Recorder. "The issue of Nandipur Power Project will be disc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

With criticism on the cost of the Nandipur Power Project intensifying, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is likely to discuss it in its upcoming meeting, an official of PAC told Business Recorder. "The issue of Nandipur Power Project will be disc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

PAC likely to discuss Nandipur project in upcoming meeting

With criticism on the cost of the Nandipur Power Project intensifying, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is likely to discuss it in its upcoming meeting, an official of PAC told Business Recorder. "The issue of Nandipur Power Project will be disc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sacrifices won't go in vain: CoAS

Sacrifices won't go in vain: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif held a meeting with the acting United States National Security Advisor in Washington and discussed regional security. Issues pertaining to counter-terrorism efforts and measures to choke terrorist financing also c
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sacrifices won't go in vain: CoAS

Sacrifices won't go in vain: CoAS

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif held a meeting with the acting United States National Security Advisor in Washington and discussed regional security. Issues pertaining to counter-terrorism efforts and measures to choke terrorist financing also c
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Migrants who have been blocked at the Greek-Macedonian border for three days, protested Saturday against being prevented from entering Macedonia after new restrictions were imposed, an AFP journalist said. Many of the migrants, who are stuck on the Greek
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Migrants who have been blocked at the Greek-Macedonian border for three days, protested Saturday against being prevented from entering Macedonia after new restrictions were imposed, an AFP journalist said. Many of the migrants, who are stuck on the Greek
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Greek-Macedonia border: blocked migrants, including Pakistanis, protest

Migrants who have been blocked at the Greek-Macedonian border for three days, protested Saturday against being prevented from entering Macedonia after new restrictions were imposed, an AFP journalist said. Many of the migrants, who are stuck on the Greek
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China busts biggest ever ''underground bank'': police
Currency

China busts biggest ever ''underground bank'': police

Chinese authorities have uncovered an "underground bank" which illegally transferred money overseas in a case valued at $64 billion, said to be the country''s largest ever, according to a police statement. Police in the eastern city of Jinhua found that t
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China busts biggest ever 'underground bank': police
Currency

China busts biggest ever 'underground bank': police

Chinese authorities have uncovered an "underground bank" which illegally transferred money overseas in a case valued at $64 billion, said to be the country's largest ever, according to a police statement. Police in the eastern city of Jinhua found that th
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China busts biggest ever 'underground bank': police
Currency

China busts biggest ever 'underground bank': police

Chinese authorities have uncovered an "underground bank" which illegally transferred money overseas in a case valued at $64 billion, said to be the country's largest ever, according to a police statement. Police in the eastern city of Jinhua found that th
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Makhdoom Amin Fahim passes away

Makhdoom Amin Fahim passes away

Senior leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim passed away in Karachi on early Saturday morning after a protracted illness. He was suffering from blood cancer.
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Makhdoom Amin Fahim passes away

Makhdoom Amin Fahim passes away

Senior leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim passed away in Karachi on early Saturday morning after a protracted illness. He was suffering from blood cancer.
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
UN, EU step up fight against IS after Paris attacks

UN, EU step up fight against IS after Paris attacks

The UN Security Council Friday urged its members to ramp up their fight against Islamic State jihadists after the Paris attacks, as Europe said it would tighten border checks and Brussels issued its highest terror alert. Hours before the UN Security Counc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
UN, EU step up fight against IS after Paris attacks

UN, EU step up fight against IS after Paris attacks

The UN Security Council Friday urged its members to ramp up their fight against Islamic State jihadists after the Paris attacks, as Europe said it would tighten border checks and Brussels issued its highest terror alert. Hours before the UN Security Counc
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia pounds IS as manoeuvres force flight rerouting

Russia pounds IS as manoeuvres force flight rerouting

Russia has bombed the Islamic State group in the heaviest strikes in eastern Syria since the war began, as Moscow's military manoeuvres in the Mediterranean forceed Lebanon to reroute flights The United Nations, meanwhile, passed a motion calling for acti
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Russia pounds IS as manoeuvres force flight rerouting

Russia pounds IS as manoeuvres force flight rerouting

Russia has bombed the Islamic State group in the heaviest strikes in eastern Syria since the war began, as Moscow's military manoeuvres in the Mediterranean forceed Lebanon to reroute flights The United Nations, meanwhile, passed a motion calling for acti
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Brussels on lockdown in fear of Paris-style attacks

Brussels on lockdown in fear of Paris-style attacks

Brussels was on terror lockdown Saturday in fear of a Paris-style attack, with a gunman wanted over the deadly rampage in the French capital a week ago still on the run. The Belgian capital closed its metro system and shuttered shops and public buildings
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Brussels on lockdown in fear of Paris-style attacks

Brussels on lockdown in fear of Paris-style attacks

Brussels was on terror lockdown Saturday in fear of a Paris-style attack, with a gunman wanted over the deadly rampage in the French capital a week ago still on the run. The Belgian capital closed its metro system and shuttered shops and public buildings
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that the former rulers'' agenda based upon retrogressive policies only gifted the country with malaise of loadshedding, deprivation and terrorism. Whereas, under the Pakistan Muslim League-N governments,
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that the former rulers' agenda based upon retrogressive policies only gifted the country with malaise of loadshedding, deprivation and terrorism. Whereas, under the Pakistan Muslim League-N governments, t
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

4-lane M4 inaugurated: Prime Minister takes a dig at former rulers

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that the former rulers' agenda based upon retrogressive policies only gifted the country with malaise of loadshedding, deprivation and terrorism. Whereas, under the Pakistan Muslim League-N governments, t
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 21, 2015) and the forecast for Sunday (November 22, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (November 21, 2015)

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Grain market rates
Cotton

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 21, 2015).

Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee managed to hold the overnight levels in relation to the dollar in process of activity, dealers said. The rupee depicted no change in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.00 an
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: no change
Currency

THE RUPEE: no change

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee managed to hold the overnight levels in relation to the dollar in process of activity, dealers said. The rupee depicted no change in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 106.00 an
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shahab Uddin C.E.O.

Shahab Uddin C.E.O.

Facilitation: My Sincere and deepest Congratulation to Ultracoat Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of celebrating the 25th years silver jubilee, A success Story A Pioneer for UV Technology and most innovative Peoples in printing industry of Pakis
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Noorulain Abidy Managing Director Presstech

Noorulain Abidy Managing Director Presstech

A leading name, that brings a paradigm change in the Printing Industry, a name that introduce new, innovative, and specialized printing techniques in Pakistan. A name that has introduced Security Printing Technologies in Brand Protection segment.
Published 22 Nov, 2015 12:00am