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Print - 2017-07-26
PPP to continue anti-Nawaz movement: Kaira

PPP to continue anti-Nawaz movement: Kaira

President PPP Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira vowed on Tuesday to continue with 'Go Nawaz Go' movement ahead, saying a big political explosion is quite imminent. Both Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Imran Khan are in trouble, he added. He was addres
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews law & order situation

Shahbaz reviews law & order situation

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif presided over a meeting of Provincial Cabinet Committee on Law and Order here on Tuesday in which preliminary report regarding suicide attack at Kot Lakhpat Vegetable Market was presented. The meeting reviewed ove
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PPDWP okays renewable energy programme worth Rs 10.8 billion

PPDWP okays renewable energy programme worth Rs 10.8 billion

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) approved revised Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Programme (REDSIP) at the cost of Rs 10.879 billion for construction of a number of hydel and other power projects in the province, her
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Smuggling undermines economic viability of auto-lubricant companies

Smuggling undermines economic viability of auto-lubricant companies

Smuggling is undermining the economic viability of automotive lubricant companies, which are providing direct and indirect employment to thousands of families while making a significant contribution to the national kitty. 'There are about 100 companies im
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Ex-bank manager arrested for embezzlement

Ex-bank manager arrested for embezzlement

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has arrested Private Bank's Ex-Manager Mushtaq Ahmed following Rs 11.77 Million embezzlement allegations leveled against him who was absconder since 2007. According to the details, NAB Lahore received embezzleme
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pak-US Business Council demands restoration of withheld military aid

Pak-US Business Council demands restoration of withheld military aid

The Pak-US Business Council has demanded immediate restoration of $ 300 million withheld military aid to Pakistan and urged the Pakistani and American governments to enhance mutual engagement. A few irritants should not be allowed to undermine 70-year-lon
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Four killed as vehicle plunges into ravine

Four killed as vehicle plunges into ravine

At least four people including two women were killed and another person was injured as a vehicle carrying wedding guests plunged into a deep ravine in Malam Jabba area of Swat on Tuesday. According to police, the ill-fated vehicle was carrying wedding gue
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Courses for safety of media persons announced

Courses for safety of media persons announced

Journalists Welfare, Safety and Development Foundation has announced regular courses for professional, safety trainings of media persons across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Area. The decision was taken in a meeting of the foundatio
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Workplace Harassment Act: CADD urged to monitor implementation

Workplace Harassment Act: CADD urged to monitor implementation

Ministry of Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) should form a federal implementation watch committee like the provinces to facilitate and monitor implementation of workplace Harassment Act. These views were expressed by the participants
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
BISP to ensure 100 percent coverage in survey for NSER: Marvi

BISP to ensure 100 percent coverage in survey for NSER: Marvi

Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Marvi Memon on Tuesday said that the Programme would ensure 100 percent coverage and make sure that no area is left out during NSER survey. During her visit to Mohmand Agency she personally monitored t
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Senate body accuses CDA of flouting Islamabad's Master Plan

Senate body accuses CDA of flouting Islamabad's Master Plan

Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday expressed serious concern over awarding plots by Capital Development Authority (CDA) to officers on deputation and private institutions that is a violation of the civic body's policy as well as M
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
IT researchers develop apps to digitize five public services in KP

IT researchers develop apps to digitize five public services in KP

To bridge the gap between the general public and various government departments, as well as redressal of public complaints, the IT researchers and designers have successfully developed apps to digitize five public services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this c
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Return of South Waziristan's TDPs begins

Return of South Waziristan's TDPs begins

The first phase of repatriation of Temporarily Displaced People (TDPs) of South Waziristan Agency began to their native homes on Tuesday. According to local political administration, about 3500 families from different areas of the agency would be repatria
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Central Directorate of National Savings Rules amended

Central Directorate of National Savings Rules amended

In response to media queries in the matter, it is stated that Government of Pakistan has amended Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) Rules, under Section 28 of the Public Debt Act 1944 (XVIII of 1944), governing Dead Accounts (Dormant plus Laps
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
NCC approves first-ever National Curriculum Framework

NCC approves first-ever National Curriculum Framework

The National Curriculum Council (NCC) approved first ever National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in eighth NCC meeting held here on Tuesday, says a press release. NCC was constituted under the consensus decision of Inter Provincial Education Ministers' Confe
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PN hosts Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Working Group meeting

PN hosts Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Working Group meeting

The opening session of a two-day, Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group meeting, under the auspices of Pakistan Navy commenced at Islamabad. Chaired by Pakistan Navy, the working group consists of 10-member nations which include Australia, Ban
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
VC SU urges monitoring of attendance

VC SU urges monitoring of attendance

The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat has emphasized the need of the formation of effective monitoring of the attendance of both students and faculty after summer vacations. Presiding over a meeting of the Deans of all
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bid to marry off minor girl with old man foiled in Umerkot

Bid to marry off minor girl with old man foiled in Umerkot

Police raided a marriage ceremony in Sindh's Umerkot district late Monday night, foiling a bid to marry off a minor girl with a 33-year-old man. A police team headed by Station House Officer (SHO) Vijay Khatri recovered the 11-year-old girl from the weddi
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
IELTS awareness programme: MUET signs agreement with British Council

IELTS awareness programme: MUET signs agreement with British Council

The management of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro Tuesday entered into an agreement with the British Council of Pakistan about conducting IELTS awareness programme for students and training workshop for the faculty members. The Vi
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Workshop on 'reporting on safe charity practices' held at IBA

Workshop on 'reporting on safe charity practices' held at IBA

Individualland (IL) Pakistan organized a training workshop on "Reporting on Safe Charity Practices" at Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), IBA City Campus on Tuesday. Speakers said safe charity, knowing where your donations are actually going remai
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sindh government seeks induction of ML-1 project under CPEC

Sindh government seeks induction of ML-1 project under CPEC

Sindh government has sought induction of ML-1 project - installation of railway tracks from Peshawar to Karachi under CPEC for railway station to be built in Dhabeeji Special Economic Zone (DSEZ). The issue was discussed by Naheed Memon chairperson Sindh
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shaikh named HCCI body chief

Shaikh named HCCI body chief

The president of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Goharullah has appointed Abdul Waheed Shaikh as the chairman sub-committee on Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) of HCCI. According to an announcement here on Tuesday, the HCCI members including
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sindh E&T department recovers 200 kg hashish from dumper

Sindh E&T department recovers 200 kg hashish from dumper

Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Tuesday claimed to have recovered 200 kilograms of Hashish from a dumper at Obauro Check Post. According to details, Excise Police Obauro during a checking at Obauro Check Post recovered 200 kilogram hashish f
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PSMC posts profit of Rs 685.426 million after tax
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PSMC posts profit of Rs 685.426 million after tax

The profit after tax of Pak Suzuki Motor Company has increased to Rs 685.426 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 487.846 million earned in the corresponding period in 2016. According to financial results sent to Pakistan Stock Exc
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PSMC posts profit of Rs 685.426 million after tax
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PSMC posts profit of Rs 685.426 million after tax

The profit after tax of Pak Suzuki Motor Company has increased to Rs 685.426 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 487.846 million earned in the corresponding period in 2016. According to financial results sent to Pakistan Stock Exc
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Kamal files petition against Altaf

Kamal files petition against Altaf

Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal Tuesday filed with British High Commission a petition against MQM founder Altaf Hussain, stating that he would harm the latter in any way. Speaking to mediapersons, Mustafa Kamal said that he would try to in
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Trade ties with China to be further cemented: minister

Trade ties with China to be further cemented: minister

Provincial Minister Local Government Muhammad Mansha Ullah Butt on Tuesday said that Pakistan is keen to further strengthen its cooperative ties with China especially in the areas of trade, investment and energy. Addressing the business community at a for
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Karachi faces acute fuel shortage

Karachi faces acute fuel shortage

Citizens are likely to face shortage of fuel on Wednesday as the oil tanker owners announced to continue strike after they failed to negotiate with government on charter of demands on Tuesday. People thronged to various petrol pumps to get their vehicles
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
ACCA participates in Arthur Lawrence's anniversary

ACCA participates in Arthur Lawrence's anniversary

Arthur Lawrence - a company recognised by IAOP to be among the world's top 100 outsourcing service-providers, celebrated the five years anniversary of its JV partnership with ZT Wealth, a fast rising wealth-management company from Texas, USA. This event,
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
KP to widen teachers' recruitment pool

KP to widen teachers' recruitment pool

KP government has decided to not limit recruitment of teachers to only those with professional teaching degrees, and widen its pool to include all academic degrees. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Provincial Education Secretary Dr Shahz
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Report on Sindh LG System 2013 launched

Report on Sindh LG System 2013 launched

A strong local government is needed to redress grievances of all the communities living in Sindh as the present system have many flaws, which needed to be rectified, said a researcher Dr Niaz Murtaza, Executive Director of Progressive Ideas to Re-Inform G
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PQFTL distributes 28 percent surplus for 2016

PQFTL distributes 28 percent surplus for 2016

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) on Tuesday announced the distribution of 28 percent surplus among its Individual Family Takaful Participants (Direct Sales Force-DSF) for the year 2016. With this declaration of Surplus, PQFTL is the only Takaful o
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PQFTL distributes 28 percent surplus for 2016

PQFTL distributes 28 percent surplus for 2016

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) on Tuesday announced the distribution of 28 percent surplus among its Individual Family Takaful Participants (Direct Sales Force-DSF) for the year 2016. With this declaration of Surplus, PQFTL is the only Takaful o
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Export packages' fund not yet disbursed, says KATI

Export packages' fund not yet disbursed, says KATI

Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Tuesday said that allocated funds for export packages were not disbursed as promised while exports sector facing worse challenges.
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Oil tankers' strike continues as negotiations fail

Oil tankers' strike continues as negotiations fail

All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association (APOTOA) Tuesday announced that it will continue its countryside strike as their negotiations with Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) failed. The secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources held a
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Murad terms UAE iqama, viral on social media, 'fake'

Murad terms UAE iqama, viral on social media, 'fake'

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has clarified that a UAE employment letter (Iqama) alleged to be his and being circulated on social media is "forged and fabricated." The clarification comes a day after a copy of his alleged iqama went viral on so
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lahore blast victims: Punjab Chief Minister announces compensation

Lahore blast victims: Punjab Chief Minister announces compensation

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced compensation of Rs 2 million for the bereaved families of the civilians who lost their lives in Monday's suicide attack in Lahore. At least 27 people, including nine cops, were killed and scores of others
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
59 percent Pakistanis think Shahbaz is substitute for Nawaz: Gallup

59 percent Pakistanis think Shahbaz is substitute for Nawaz: Gallup

Amidst the current political unrest in Pakistan and the hot debate of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation, Gallup Pakistan conducted a survey in Pakistan in which 59 percent people said Punjab Chief Minister and younger brother of Nawaz, Shahbaz Sha
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sharifs stand exposed today before nation, tweets Imran

Sharifs stand exposed today before nation, tweets Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he has presented himself for accountability before the nation. In a series of tweets, he said, "Of money laundering, tax evasion, assets concealment plus crimes of forgery and perjury. Shar
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
KP PAC concerned over delay in depositing recovered amounts

KP PAC concerned over delay in depositing recovered amounts

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has expressed concern over delay in the depositing of the recovered amounts in public exchequer by most of government department, due to which they not only faced more audit objections rather the
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Khattak for accelerated work on different intra-city roads

Khattak for accelerated work on different intra-city roads

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has directed for the accelerated work on different intra-city roads and pavement of streets in different localities of Peshawar adding that 70% resources should be spent on the reconstruction of roads and 30% on the paveme
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
EPA acquires services of various universities for research

EPA acquires services of various universities for research

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Punjab has acquired the services of national and international universities to carry out research on environmental issues being faced by the province and suggest its best possible solutions. The department is als
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Medics' strike Decision on petition reserved

Medics' strike Decision on petition reserved

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on maintainability of a petition seeking ban on daily basis strikes of young doctors. A citizen, Tahir Hussain, submitted that young doctors had almost made their routine to go on strike just on petty
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lahore blast: Elahi accuses CM of not ensuring proper medical facilities

Lahore blast: Elahi accuses CM of not ensuring proper medical facilities

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) senior central leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Ch Pervez Elahi has held Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif responsible for extra deaths of injured persons as they have not provided initial first aid due to governme
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
'Growth projections by lending agencies more realistic'

'Growth projections by lending agencies more realistic'

Pakistan's GDP growth projections by multilateral lending agencies are more realistic than the 6 percent growth budgeted by the government for the current fiscal year, domestic economists maintained. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected 5.2
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Solid waste management program: chinese firms keen to invest in Punjab

Solid waste management program: chinese firms keen to invest in Punjab

Around 200 heads and representatives of Chinese companies participated in a road-show held here on Tuesday and showed their keen interest in investment opportunities offered by Punjab government in solid waste management program in urban and rural areas.
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Government urged to implement reforms in Fata

Government urged to implement reforms in Fata

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the government wanted to flee from the recommendations of the Sartaj Aziz Committee on FATA reforms but the people of the tribal areas as also of the other parts of the country won't all
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (July 25, 2017) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 26, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PML-N leaders optimistic about Imran's disqualification

PML-N leaders optimistic about Imran's disqualification

The leaders of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday declared that Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan is going to be disqualified. Talking to the media, PML-N leader Daniyal Aziz said that Khan has confessed accepting mone
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 25, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
CM okays separate institute for the female destitute

CM okays separate institute for the female destitute

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has approved a separate institute for the female destitute on the pattern of model institute "Zamung Kor". The public welfare departments will run the institute and the Chief Minister directed to immediately plan it. He al
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Swat will get its first university shortly: Muqam

Swat will get its first university shortly: Muqam

Advisor to Prime Minister Amir Muqam Tuesday announced for a university in Swat for the better education of the young generation of the Swat valley. Amir Muqam was addressing a gathering in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province Tuesday after inaugurating a gas
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Nisar cancels visas of foreigners linked with ARK
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Nisar cancels visas of foreigners linked with ARK

Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, on Tuesday ordered to cancel visas of all foreigners linked with ARK Info Tech Company which under the garb of running an Urdu academy is violating visa rules and involved in activities against the national inte
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 25, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
First aid training programme concludes

First aid training programme concludes

A series of basic first aid trainings for the local communities of Ambar and Pandiali tehsils organized in collaboration with PRC/HUJR and World Food Programme concluded at Pakistan Red Crescent Mohmand Agency Office at Ekkaghund on Tuesday. A total numbe
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 25, 2017)

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
UN Secretary-General condemns Lahore blast

UN Secretary-General condemns Lahore blast

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Monday, strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, and called for those responsible to be brought to justice. Guterres' deputy spokesman said in a statement that t
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Terrorists' sleeper cells may be behind Lahore blast

Terrorists' sleeper cells may be behind Lahore blast

The terror attack in Lahore on 24 July, which claimed 26 precious lives, is believed to have been carried out in connivance with the terrorists' sleeper cells which are still active in some parts of the country especially in Punjab, security sources said.
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
'A century of revolution and counter-revolution'

'A century of revolution and counter-revolution'

This is apropos a three-part series of articles titled "A century of revolution and counter-revolution" carried by Business Recorder . The writer, Rashed Rahman, has thrown ample light on the subject that he brought under the spotlight of historiog
Updated 26 Jul, 2017 08:37am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 25, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Iran's tech sector blooms under shield of sanctions

Iran's tech sector blooms under shield of sanctions

The names may be unfamiliar but the services are immediately recognizable: Snapp is Iran's answer to Uber, Digikala is its Amazon, and Pintapin its Booking.com. US sanctions have protected the Islamic republic's tech sector, barring Silicon Valley from pr
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 25, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Anti-fragile Pakistan
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Anti-fragile Pakistan

A few days ago, immediately after the IMF published its Article IV Consultation report on Pakistan's economy, I wrote an article titled "Fake or foe" which viewed the structural reforms imposed by the former on the latter with scepticism, in fact under a
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Economy in the grip of cronyism

Economy in the grip of cronyism

A system of cronyism seems to have gripped Pakistan's economy. Every successive government since the Ayub regime is guilty of fostering it. Military regimes found cronyism too handy in overriding their lack of legitimacy. And the civilians promoted the sy
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Challenge means terrorism as well as complacency

Challenge means terrorism as well as complacency

Monday's terrorist attack in Lahore was just another of those grisly events to which the city has become so familiar since the beginning of the Millennium. How this latest suicide bomber carried out the attack is old stuff. His suicide jacket contained ex
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

The rupee managed to hold overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respecti
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
GDP growth projected to slow down

GDP growth projected to slow down

According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report titled "World Economic Outlook" growth rate in the economies of the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan would slow down considerably in the current year before recovering in 2018. The rea
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

The rupee managed to hold overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respecti
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Maldives troops blockade parliament as crisis worsens

Maldives troops blockade parliament as crisis worsens

Maldivian troops blockaded parliament and clashed with opposition leaders for a second day, witnesses said Tuesday, as political turmoil escalated in the troubled honeymoon islands. The latest turbulence came as the United Kingdom urged its citizens to ta
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Maldives troops blockade parliament as crisis worsens

Maldives troops blockade parliament as crisis worsens

Maldivian troops blockaded parliament and clashed with opposition leaders for a second day, witnesses said Tuesday, as political turmoil escalated in the troubled honeymoon islands. The latest turbulence came as the United Kingdom urged its citizens to ta
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Israel removes metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

Israel removes metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

Israel removed metal detectors from a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site on Tuesday after their installation triggered deadly violence, but Muslim officials said worshippers should continue a boycott for now. The Israeli move came in the face of intensi
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Israel removes metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

Israel removes metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

Israel removed metal detectors from a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site on Tuesday after their installation triggered deadly violence, but Muslim officials said worshippers should continue a boycott for now. The Israeli move came in the face of intensi
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production was informed on Tuesday that export potential of Pakistan''''s defence industry had grown substantially and playing an increasing role towards country''''s economic permanence. During the visi
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 25, 2017).

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production was informed on Tuesday that export potential of Pakistan''s defence industry had grown substantially and playing an increasing role towards country''s economic permanence. During the visit to
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production was informed on Tuesday that export potential of Pakistan's defence industry had grown substantially and playing an increasing role towards country's economic permanence. During the visit to t
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

Defence production: export potential grows substantially, NA body told

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production was informed on Tuesday that export potential of Pakistan's defence industry had grown substantially and playing an increasing role towards country's economic permanence. During the visit to t
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan is relying on foreign savings to supplement its meagre national savings for investment purposes and therefore, the investment rates are almost one half of those in India and Bangladesh, thus constraining growth, said United Nations Development Pr
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan is relying on foreign savings to supplement its meagre national savings for investment purposes and therefore, the investment rates are almost one half of those in India and Bangladesh, thus constraining growth, said United Nations Development Pr
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan relying on foreign savings for investment: UNDP

Pakistan is relying on foreign savings to supplement its meagre national savings for investment purposes and therefore, the investment rates are almost one half of those in India and Bangladesh, thus constraining growth, said United Nations Development Pr
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Six billion records hacked so far this year: researchers

Six billion records hacked so far this year: researchers

A surge in computer hacking has led to the breach of more than six billion records so far this year, topping the total for 2016, security researchers said Tuesday. Virginia-based Risk Based Security said in its mid-year report that it identified 2,227 pub
Published 26 Jul, 2017 12:00am
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