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Print - 2017-08-02
Sales tax on motor spirit up three percent

Sales tax on motor spirit up three percent

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased sales tax on motor spirit from 20.5 percent, to 23.5 percent, showing an increase of 3 percent from August 1, 2017. According to the SRO.731(I)/2017 issued here on Tuesday, , the FBR has increased sales tax
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Jhagra exhorts youth to acquire technical training

Jhagra exhorts youth to acquire technical training

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that youth proved to be the precious asset for any nation if they would be utilized properly by equipping them with technical and vocational training and skills.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
SU reopens after summer vacations

SU reopens after summer vacations

Life restored to SU main campus as one witnessed a huge number of enthusiastic students keenly walking their way uphill from Allama I I Kazi intersection to get to their respective classes across various academic departments. The timely reporting of class
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Fishing season starts but offers low return on catch

Fishing season starts but offers low return on catch

The morning drizzle added to the joys of fishermen celebrating the start of new fishing season at the fish harbour on Tuesday, as hundreds of boats sailed into the sea for a hunt. Like every year, the overcast horizons welcomed the fishing season to begin
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
German firms evince interest in wind power sector

German firms evince interest in wind power sector

The Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany at Karachi Rainer Schmiedchen has said that German companies have shown keen interest to make investment in wind power sector of Pakistan with objective to provide assistance to Pakistan Government to over
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
IFMP launches specialized diploma in capital markets
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IFMP launches specialized diploma in capital markets

Institute of Financial Markets Pakistan (IFMP) has launched a specialized Diploma in Capital Markets in collaboration with Centre for Executive Excellence, Institute of Business Administration (CEE-IBA), a first of its kind in Pakistan, for individuals in
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
IFMP launches specialized diploma in capital markets
Exchange

IFMP launches specialized diploma in capital markets

Institute of Financial Markets Pakistan (IFMP) has launched a specialized Diploma in Capital Markets in collaboration with Centre for Executive Excellence, Institute of Business Administration (CEE-IBA), a first of its kind in Pakistan, for individuals in
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Renewable energy: SREDP organizes consultative session

Renewable energy: SREDP organizes consultative session

Sindh Energy Department in collaboration with World Bank has organized a two-day consultative workshop on Sindh Renewable Energy Development Programme (SREDP) here on Tuesday. According to the event organizers, the workshop is primarily aimed at bringing
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
KE, Sindh Energy department ink MoU

KE, Sindh Energy department ink MoU

The Energy Department, Government of Sindh and K-Electric on Tuesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to raise public awareness around Energy Conservation and actively promoting Energy Efficiency Initiatives. The MoU was signed at the Consultativ
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
FPCCI urges government to reduce gas, power tariffs

FPCCI urges government to reduce gas, power tariffs

Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Saquib Fayyaz Magoon has urged the federal government and Ministry of Textile Industry (MOTI) to bring down the present tariff rates on gas and power in Pakistan at par with th
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Time of fear, intimidation is now over in Karachi: KCCI chief

Time of fear, intimidation is now over in Karachi: KCCI chief

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shamim Ahmed Firpo has said that the time of fear and intimidation is now over and Karachi has once again become the center of business, trade and technology shows.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Furniture to schools being supplied on priority: Dahar

Furniture to schools being supplied on priority: Dahar

Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar on Tuesday said that the supply of the furniture to the schools is being carried out on priority basis so that the educational activities of the students may continue smoothly. Talking to
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bilawal urges investigation into Gulalai's revelations

Bilawal urges investigation into Gulalai's revelations

Voicing concerns over former PTI leader Ayesha Gulalai's disclosures about the PTI chief, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday urged investigation into her revelations. In a statement, the PPP chief termed insecurity of women's honour as a stigm
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Nisar rebuffs reports of his covert meeting with Imran

Nisar rebuffs reports of his covert meeting with Imran

Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and ex-Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has strongly rebuffed the media reports of his covert meeting with chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
SC verdict strengthens JI anti-corruption drive, says Siraj

SC verdict strengthens JI anti-corruption drive, says Siraj

Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan Senator Sirajul Haq has said that the Supreme Court verdict in the Panama leaks case has strengthened the JI campaign for a corruption-free Pakistan. Addressing the participants of the JI central workshop at Mansoora on Tues
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Ayesha Gulalai quits PTI, makes allegations against Imran

Ayesha Gulalai quits PTI, makes allegations against Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Ayesha Gulalai has announced quitting the party and alleged that the reason for her leaving the party was that the honour of women was not safe. Party chairman Imran Khan is the reason that the honour of mothers and sist
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Huge cache of arms seized

Huge cache of arms seized

Security forces recovered huge cache of arms and ammunitions in an action in Zhob district of Balochistan. As per details, security forces carried out operation in Sherani area of Zhob district of Baluchistan. The recovered arms include 33 hand grenades,
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
YDA protesters baton-charged in Lahore

YDA protesters baton-charged in Lahore

Law enforcers on Tuesday water-cannoned protesters of Young Doctors Association (YDA) after they took to Mall Road seeking compliance of the government with their demands. Police resorted to the use of water cannon after the protesters attempted to enter
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Karachi Marriott Rehan Faiz Pirzada promoted as Cluster GM

Karachi Marriott Rehan Faiz Pirzada promoted as Cluster GM

The Management of Hashoo Group takes great pleasure in announcing that Rehan Faiz Pirzada has been promoted as the Cluster General Manager for Karachi Marriott and Zaver Pearl Continental Hotel Gwader. Pirzada is a seasoned hotelier, having more than 22 y
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Flag rally held to mark Independence Day celebrations

Flag rally held to mark Independence Day celebrations

Member Punjab Assembly (MPA) Tehseen Fawad led a Flag Rally "Salam Pakistan" to mark 70 years of Independence celebrations under the auspices of Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Tuesday.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Over 200 students visit HIT

Over 200 students visit HIT

A delegation of over two hundred young students from various educational institutions of Pakistan visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) on Tuesday as part of ongoing annual internship program by the Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Public Relations wing. Ac
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
BISE Mardan announces HSC exams results

BISE Mardan announces HSC exams results

The girl students of private college have got top positions in the results of Higher School Certificate (HSC) annual examinations 2017 as the board of intermediate and secondary education (BISE) Mardan announced result on Tuesday. No one student of the go
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Gerry's AFU expresses inability to facilitate trade

Gerry's AFU expresses inability to facilitate trade

Gerry's terminal at Air Freight Unit (AFU) Karachi has expressed its inability to provide required facilitation to the trade, following the reluctance showed by customs department to extend working hours from 8x6 to 24x7. This was expressed by the officia
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
DPs returning to Fata receive aid from FAO, JICA

DPs returning to Fata receive aid from FAO, JICA

Farmer households in Khyber and Kurram agencies of FATA have received assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the help of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to rebuild their lives as they continue
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
eLearn. Punjab becomes role model for education sector

eLearn. Punjab becomes role model for education sector

The eLearn. Punjab, a joint project of School Education Department and Punjab Information Technology board (PITB), has become a role model for the whole national education sector. Dr Umar Saif founding Vice Chancellor Information Technology University (IT
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Qureshi refuses to shake hands with new PM

Qureshi refuses to shake hands with new PM

In a surprising move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi refused to shake hands with Prime Minister-elect Shahid Khaqan Abbasi upon his election as new leader of the House on Tuesday.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
WWB KP: Senate body for strict action against illegal appointments

WWB KP: Senate body for strict action against illegal appointments

The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has directed for taking strict action against illegal appointments made in Workers Welfare Board (WWB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The committee headed by Senator Baz Muhammad Kha
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
By-poll on NA-120 scheduled for September 17

By-poll on NA-120 scheduled for September 17

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday announced the schedule of by-polls in NA-120, Lahore. According to the schedule, polling will be held on September 17. The candidates can file their nomination papers from August 10 to August 15 and scru
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Electoral Reforms Bill to be tabled in NA session

Electoral Reforms Bill to be tabled in NA session

A meeting of the House Business Advisory Committee has decided that Electoral Reforms Bill would be tabled in the ongoing session of the National Assembly. The meeting chaired by Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq took place hours before the sitting of
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Muqam invites Gulalai to join PML-N

Muqam invites Gulalai to join PML-N

Senior Vice President of PML-N Ameer Muqam has invited Ayesha Gulalai to join PML-N. According to the details, PML-N influential party leader in KP has invited Ayesha Gulalai to join his party. He has extended the invitation to Ayesha and will meet in a d
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
LHCBA vows to resolve 'dispute' between bar and bench

LHCBA vows to resolve 'dispute' between bar and bench

The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Tuesday vowed to play its role in resolving the issue of clash between the Lahore High Court (Multan Bench) and the bar leadership. The LHCBA office-bearers and representatives of the Lahore Bar Association
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Exporters to EU countries urged to register under REX System

Exporters to EU countries urged to register under REX System

All Pakistani exporters to European Union (EU) member countries under GSP plus have been urged to register themselves under REX System because only REX registered exporters would subsequently be eligible for Statement On Origin (SOO) in respect of their E
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
India should not expect consular access to Jadhav: Basit

India should not expect consular access to Jadhav: Basit

Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has said India should not expect to provide consular access to Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, condemned to death for espionage and his involvement in subversive activities, for his was not an ordinary case.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended

The Punjab government has extended the house arrest of Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Chief, Hafiz Saeed and his four aides for two more months. He was detained on January 30 this year along with four of his party leaders in Lahore for their alleged involvement in
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
By-poll schedule announced: Political heat grips NA-120

By-poll schedule announced: Political heat grips NA-120

Political heat has gripped NA-120 after announcement of schedule for by-polls by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday. As per the schedule, nomination papers can be filed from 10th to 15th of August. It will be followed by scrutiny of pape
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
To be, or not to be: that is the question

To be, or not to be: that is the question

There comes a time in the life of every writer when he feels helpless to describe or truly depict a particular situation for the understanding or appreciation of his readers. For one Nawaz Sharif's present dilemma has brought one to face such a situation.
Updated 02 Aug, 2017 07:30am
Pulling the plug on Afghanistan

Pulling the plug on Afghanistan

Recent reports coming out of Washington suggest that the proposal by US National Security Adviser (NSA) MacMaster for a moderate rise in the number of US troops or their private security company substitutes has been rejected by President Trump. If this is
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Precious

Precious

A general consensus between democracy loving Pakistanis, in these uncertain times, is that precious is in danger again. Personally, I belong to a small minority who remain unconvinced that precious, democracy, is what it claims to be; a panacea for all ev
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
New world of cheap, plentiful energy

New world of cheap, plentiful energy

The good news for oil importing developing countries like Pakistan is that the commodity is losing and losing fast its socio-economic and political clout in world affairs. Thanks to the fast-paced on-going technological revolution in the last almost ten y
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Preventing train accidents

Preventing train accidents

The Train Drivers Welfare Association's countrywide strike causing suspension of passenger traffic for six to eight hours was called-off at the assurance of the railway authorities that their 'genuine' demands will be accepted. The association's two deman
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Unacceptable remarks

Unacceptable remarks

In their eagerness to prove loyalty to their party leadership, following the Supreme Court verdict, Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider and Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman seemed to have lost their senses when they addressed a j
Updated 02 Aug, 2017 08:07am
Oil rates unchanged

Oil rates unchanged

To keep prices of petroleum and products unchanged was the decision taken by the Ministry of Finance on the summary of recommendations of price adjustments sent by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for the month of August because, in its estimation,
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump dictated son's statement on Russia talks

Trump dictated son's statement on Russia talks

President Donald Trump personally dictated a misleading statement in which his son Donald Trump Jr said a meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election was focused on adoptions, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Trump dictated son's statement on Russia talks

Trump dictated son's statement on Russia talks

President Donald Trump personally dictated a misleading statement in which his son Donald Trump Jr said a meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election was focused on adoptions, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

The European Investment Bank said Tuesday it suspected Volkswagen may have fraudulently secured a loan of 400 million euros to develop technology used to cheat EU emissions tests. EIB chief President Werner Hoyer said the bank was reviewing the conclusion
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

The European Investment Bank said Tuesday it suspected Volkswagen may have fraudulently secured a loan of 400 million euros to develop technology used to cheat EU emissions tests. EIB chief President Werner Hoyer said the bank was reviewing the conclusion
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

EU bank suspects VW fraud in Dieselgate scandal

The European Investment Bank said Tuesday it suspected Volkswagen may have fraudulently secured a loan of 400 million euros to develop technology used to cheat EU emissions tests. EIB chief President Werner Hoyer said the bank was reviewing the conclusion
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

Having imported over 6.1 million tons of LNG in last two years through country''s first LNG terminal located at Port Qasim, Pakistan is preparing to build at least 3 more LNG terminals at Port Qasim. The work on second LNG terminal is also going on and it
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (August 01, 2017) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 02, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

Having imported over 6.1 million tons of LNG in last two years through country's first LNG terminal located at Port Qasim, Pakistan is preparing to build at least 3 more LNG terminals at Port Qasim. The work on second LNG terminal is also going on and it
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

At least three more LNG terminals at PQ under consideration

Having imported over 6.1 million tons of LNG in last two years through country's first LNG terminal located at Port Qasim, Pakistan is preparing to build at least 3 more LNG terminals at Port Qasim. The work on second LNG terminal is also going on and it
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Vietnam targets 16 bankers in latest crackdown

Vietnam targets 16 bankers in latest crackdown

Vietnam issued arrest warrants for 14 bankers and took two more into custody on Tuesday after accusing them of causing losses totalling hundreds of millions of dollars in the scandal-tainted sector. The communist government has been on the warpath against
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Vietnam targets 16 bankers in latest crackdown

Vietnam targets 16 bankers in latest crackdown

Vietnam issued arrest warrants for 14 bankers and took two more into custody on Tuesday after accusing them of causing losses totalling hundreds of millions of dollars in the scandal-tainted sector. The communist government has been on the warpath against
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the launch of a massive tourism project that will turn 50 islands and a string of sites on the Red Sea coast into luxury resorts. The plan is part of efforts to diversify the ultraconservative kingdom''s oil-dependent eco
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 01, 2017)

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the launch of a massive tourism project that will turn 50 islands and a string of sites on the Red Sea coast into luxury resorts. The plan is part of efforts to diversify the ultraconservative kingdom's oil-dependent econ
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the launch of a massive tourism project that will turn 50 islands and a string of sites on the Red Sea coast into luxury resorts. The plan is part of efforts to diversify the ultraconservative kingdom's oil-dependent econ
Published 02 Aug, 2017 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 (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

A three-member committee of Commerce Ministry in its inquiry report has held Chief Executive Officer of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Capt. Jamil Ahmad Khan responsible for illegal appointments in the organisation, well informed sources told <
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

A three-member committee of Commerce Ministry in its inquiry report has held Chief Executive Officer of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Capt. Jamil Ahmad Khan responsible for illegal appointments in the organisation, well informed sources told <
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

Illegal appointments: NICL CEO held responsible

A three-member committee of Commerce Ministry in its inquiry report has held Chief Executive Officer of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Capt. Jamil Ahmad Khan responsible for illegal appointments in the organisation, well informed sources told <
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 42.084 million by the end of June 2017 against 41.728 million in May 2017, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 139.758 million by the end of Ju
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 42.084 million by the end of June 2017 against 41.728 million in May 2017, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 139.758 million by the end of Ju
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: moves in tight range

THE RUPEE: moves in tight range

The rupee moved in a narrow band against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee fluctuated but in tight range levels in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respecti
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 42.084 million by the end of June 2017 against 41.728 million in May 2017, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 139.758 million by the end of Ju
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: moves in tight range

THE RUPEE: moves in tight range

The rupee moved in a narrow band against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee fluctuated but in tight range levels in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respecti
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
US, North Korea to ease tensions, not China: diplomat

US, North Korea to ease tensions, not China: diplomat

China hit back at the United States over North Korea on Monday with its ambassador to the United Nations saying Washington and Pyongyang bore primary responsibility for easing tensions, not Beijing. "No matter how capable China is, China's efforts will no
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
US, North Korea to ease tensions, not China: diplomat

US, North Korea to ease tensions, not China: diplomat

China hit back at the United States over North Korea on Monday with its ambassador to the United Nations saying Washington and Pyongyang bore primary responsibility for easing tensions, not Beijing. "No matter how capable China is, China's efforts will no
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

The chief commissioners of large taxpayer units (LTUs) and regional tax offices (RTOs) and corporate RTOs (CRTOs) would submit comprehensive plan with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue collection targets for 2017-
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

The chief commissioners of large taxpayer units (LTUs) and regional tax offices (RTOs) and corporate RTOs (CRTOs) would submit comprehensive plan with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue collection targets for 2017-
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

LTUs, RTOs & CRTOs: Chief Commissioners to submit comprehensive plan

The chief commissioners of large taxpayer units (LTUs) and regional tax offices (RTOs) and corporate RTOs (CRTOs) would submit comprehensive plan with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue collection targets for 2017-
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member
Exchange

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (August 01, 2017).

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
At least 29 killed in Herat

At least 29 killed in Herat

A suicide bomber and a gunman killed more than 29 people at a Shia mosque in Afghanistan's main western city of Herat Tuesday, the latest attack to highlight a deteriorating security situation in the country. The assault on the Jawadya mosque in Herat, wh
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
At least 29 killed in Herat

At least 29 killed in Herat

A suicide bomber and a gunman killed more than 29 people at a Shia mosque in Afghanistan's main western city of Herat Tuesday, the latest attack to highlight a deteriorating security situation in the country. The assault on the Jawadya mosque in Herat, wh
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh
Exchange

Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh for coal-fired Captive Power Plants (CPP), which will remain applicable till Dec 31, 2018. The tariff will comprise of reference fuel cost component of Rs 5.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh
Exchange

Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh for coal-fired Captive Power Plants (CPP), which will remain applicable till Dec 31, 2018. The tariff will comprise of reference fuel cost component of Rs 5.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh
Exchange

Coal-fired CPPs: Nepra approves upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved upfront tariff of Rs 7.1129 kWh for coal-fired Captive Power Plants (CPP), which will remain applicable till Dec 31, 2018. The tariff will comprise of reference fuel cost component of Rs 5.
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
Headline inflation inches up by 2.91 percent

Headline inflation inches up by 2.91 percent

The headline inflation inched up by 2.91 percent in July 2017 over the same month a year before due to a considerable increase in health and education cost, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The CPI inflation data released by the PBS at a
Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Aug, 2017 12:00am
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