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Print - 2018-11-04
Buffett's Berkshire doubles profit, repurchases $900 million stock in Q3

Buffett's Berkshire doubles profit, repurchases $900 million stock in Q3

Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit nearly doubled as its insurance business dodged hurricanes and benefited from lower taxes. The strong result gives Buffett more cas
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Buffett's Berkshire doubles profit, repurchases $900 million stock in Q3

Buffett's Berkshire doubles profit, repurchases $900 million stock in Q3

Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit nearly doubled as its insurance business dodged hurricanes and benefited from lower taxes. The strong result gives Buffett more cas
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Crackdown ordered against miscreants: Afridi

Crackdown ordered against miscreants: Afridi

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Saturday said that the government has decided to launch crackdown against protesters who vandalised the public property and injured innocent citizens in the garb of peaceful protests against the Supreme Co
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Crackdown ordered against miscreants: Afridi

Crackdown ordered against miscreants: Afridi

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Saturday said that the government has decided to launch crackdown against protesters who vandalised the public property and injured innocent citizens in the garb of peaceful protests against the Supreme Co
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
'This is just a firefighting, not cure': minister

'This is just a firefighting, not cure': minister

Responding to a question regarding the government s agreement with Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry termed the move a firefighting. In his interview with British Broadcasting Comp
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
'This is just a firefighting, not cure': minister

'This is just a firefighting, not cure': minister

Responding to a question regarding the government s agreement with Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry termed the move a firefighting. In his interview with British Broadcasting Comp
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Aasia Bibi's lawyer leaves country

Aasia Bibi's lawyer leaves country

The lawyer who saved Aasia Bibi from the gallows left the country on Saturday, saying his life was under threat.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Aasia Bibi's lawyer leaves country

Aasia Bibi's lawyer leaves country

The lawyer who saved Aasia Bibi from the gallows left the country on Saturday, saying his life was under threat.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Maulana Samiul Haq laid to rest

Maulana Samiul Haq laid to rest

The funeral prayers of slain religious scholar and former chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) Maulana Samiul Haq were offered in Akora Khattak in district Nowsehra. Haq's funeral prayers were led by his son Maulana Hamidul Haq. The former senator w
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Maulana Samiul Haq laid to rest

Maulana Samiul Haq laid to rest

The funeral prayers of slain religious scholar and former chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) Maulana Samiul Haq were offered in Akora Khattak in district Nowsehra. Haq's funeral prayers were led by his son Maulana Hamidul Haq. The former senator w
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 03, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (November 04, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (November 03, 2018)

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Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 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 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee held its overnight levels versus the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee stayed put against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 130.80 and Rs 131.50 respect
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Saturday as the rupee held its overnight levels versus the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee stayed put against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 130.80 and Rs 131.50 respect
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (November 03, 2018).

Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LME says EU clearing house pledge gives time for regulator approval

LME says EU clearing house pledge gives time for regulator approval

The European Union's move to allow EU firms temporary access to UK clearing houses after Brexit should give the London Metal Exchange time to secure approval for its operations, LME Chief Executive Matt Chamberlain said. The European Securities and Market
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold to stage modest recovery from 19-month lows

Gold to stage modest recovery from 19-month lows

Banks and brokerages have cut their average gold price forecasts for this year and 2019 after the metal slumped to 19-month lows in August, but they still expect prices to stage a modest recovery, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. Spot gold will average $1
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Asian mills look to secure long-term wheat supply

Asian mills look to secure long-term wheat supply

Some Asian flour mills are looking to lock in wheat supplies until well into the middle of 2019, potentially shaking off a years-long trend for hand-to-mouth buying as global output is set to drop for the first time in six years. World wheat supplies are
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US farmers to seed more corn for 2019-20, less soya: USDA
Cotton

US farmers to seed more corn for 2019-20, less soya: USDA

US farmers are likely to expand plantings of both corn and wheat while reducing soyabean and cotton seedings for the upcoming marketing year, the US Agriculture Department said on Friday. The USDA's Office of the Chief Economist forecast that farmers will
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Philippines tenders to buy 500,000 tonnes of rice

Philippines tenders to buy 500,000 tonnes of rice

The Philippines' state agency National Food Authority issued an international tender to purchase up to 500,000 tonnes of rice, European traders said on Thursday. Tender offers will be opened on November 20, they said. The rice can be sourced from any orig
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sluggish business on cotton market
Cotton

Sluggish business on cotton market

Little business activity was seen on the cotton market on Saturday as most of the buyers were on the sidelines to observe latest position on the political front, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,650, they added. Prices of seed co
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, lifted by spillover support from soybeans on optimism about US-China trade. US President Donald Trump posted on Twitter that after a "very good" talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping, trade discussions were "
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn futures firm on technical buying

CBOT corn futures firm on technical buying

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures firmed on Thursday, lifted by technical buying and spillover support from higher soyabeans, traders said. December corn rose 3-1/2 cents to close at $3.66-3/4 per bushel. The contract broke through chart resistan
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
European gasoline margins jump

European gasoline margins jump

Benchmark northwest European gasoline refining margins rose sharply on Thursday, buoyed by lower oil prices and inventory drawdowns on both sides of the Atlantic. US gasoline stocks fell 3.2 million barrels last week, according to the Energy Information A
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Japan fund managers raise stock exposure marginally

Japan fund managers raise stock exposure marginally

Japanese fund managers slightly increased their overall exposure to stocks and also to bond holdings in October, a Reuters poll showed. Respondents on average allocated 38.7 percent of their model portfolios to stocks in October, compared with 38.5 percen
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Japan fund managers raise stock exposure marginally

Japan fund managers raise stock exposure marginally

Japanese fund managers slightly increased their overall exposure to stocks and also to bond holdings in October, a Reuters poll showed. Respondents on average allocated 38.7 percent of their model portfolios to stocks in October, compared with 38.5 percen
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
MSCI indexes will not restrict stocks that deny shareholders a vote

MSCI indexes will not restrict stocks that deny shareholders a vote

Index provider MSCI Inc said on Tuesday it would allow companies that give shareholders unequal voting rights to remain on its current equity indexes, backing down from an earlier proposal that would have reduced exposure to such companies.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Global funds raise: US stock holdings to multi-year highs

Global funds raise: US stock holdings to multi-year highs

Global investors raised exposure to US assets in October, increasing holdings of American stocks to the highest in at least five years and snapping up bonds, with fund managers optimistic Wall Street can avoid a full bear-market reversal before 2019. Worl
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Global funds raise: US stock holdings to multi-year highs

Global funds raise: US stock holdings to multi-year highs

Global investors raised exposure to US assets in October, increasing holdings of American stocks to the highest in at least five years and snapping up bonds, with fund managers optimistic Wall Street can avoid a full bear-market reversal before 2019. Worl
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Mideast funds wary, not bearish on Saudi market

Mideast funds wary, not bearish on Saudi market

Middle East funds have become more wary but not outright bearish toward Saudi Arabia's stock market because of concern over the fallout from the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a monthly Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. Foreign investors, including those fro
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Wall Street snaps three-day rally as Apple falls, trade optimism fades

Wall Street snaps three-day rally as Apple falls, trade optimism fades

US stocks snapped a three-day rally on Friday as Apple shares dropped following a disappointing forecast and the White House dampened optimism over US-China trade talks. Apple Inc tumbled 6.6 percent, sending its market value below $1 trillion at the clos
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Canadian dollar slips
Currency

Canadian dollar slips

The Canadian dollar dipped against a broadly stronger greenback on Friday, reversing from an earlier one-week high, after the release of domestic jobs data that was not firm enough to raise bets for another Bank of Canada interest rate hike next month. Th
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China, Philippines to allow yuan-peso trading

China, Philippines to allow yuan-peso trading

A trading association for the Chinese yuan sponsored by the Bank of China and 13 Filipino banks signed an agreement in Manila to allow direct exchange between yuan and pesos, China's state television reported on Tuesday.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Speculators boost net long dollar bets
Currency

Speculators boost net long dollar bets

Speculators added to their net long bets on the US dollar slightly in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $26.74 billion in t
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US-China trade spat takes bite out of Japan's trading houses

US-China trade spat takes bite out of Japan's trading houses

Japan's Itochu Corp on Friday booked a $1.3 billion loss on its investment in China's CITIC Ltd, blaming trade tensions between China and the United States for the writedown on its biggest corporate transaction. Marubeni Corp separately said the trade war
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
India iPhone sales to fall for first time in four years

India iPhone sales to fall for first time in four years

Apple's iPhone sales are set to dip by around a quarter in India's holiday season fourth quarter, putting them on course for the first full-year fall in four years, industry research firm Counterpoint said on Saturday. The Cupertino, California company's
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
India iPhone sales to fall for first time in four years

India iPhone sales to fall for first time in four years

Apple's iPhone sales are set to dip by around a quarter in India's holiday season fourth quarter, putting them on course for the first full-year fall in four years, industry research firm Counterpoint said on Saturday. The Cupertino, California company's
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Chinese Fujian Jinhua denies stealing IP from Micron

Chinese Fujian Jinhua denies stealing IP from Micron

Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co Ltd said on Saturday it has not stolen any technology, after the US Justice Department indicted the state-back firm for stealing trade secrets.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
IranAir looking for planes not needing US sales permit

IranAir looking for planes not needing US sales permit

IranAir is looking to buy planes from any company not requiring US sales permits and may consider Russia's Sukhoi Superjet 100, the flag carrier's head was quoted as saying, as Iran tries to renew its ageing fleet despite facing US sanctions. The US Treas
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Don't look for more cheap ECB loans just yet

Don't look for more cheap ECB loans just yet

A new round of cheap European Central Bank loans is not imminent as policymakers see little need to pump more cash into the banking system at a time when lending and inflation are picking up, three sources close to the matter told Reuters. Targeted long-t
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Vietjet inks $6.5 billion deal with Airbus for 50 planes

Vietjet inks $6.5 billion deal with Airbus for 50 planes

Airbus signed a deal with Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet for 50 new planes worth $6.5 billion in Hanoi on Friday during a visit by the French premier to the fast-growing communist nation where the aviation sector is booming. The deal for 50 A321neo Air
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Data leak affects thousands of wealthy Moscow residents

Data leak affects thousands of wealthy Moscow residents

Thousands of wealthy Moscow residents who subscribed to a regional internet provider have had personal data including names, home addresses and mobile numbers posted online. People affected by the high-profile data leak are all clients of Moscow-based int
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
USDA, farm businesses head to South Korea in trade mission

USDA, farm businesses head to South Korea in trade mission

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Friday it will lead a trade delegation of farm organizations and businesses to South Korea, in an apparent effort to boost opportunities for US farmers in a key US export market. The planned visit, scheduled
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Russian-made fighter plane crashes in Egypt

Russian-made fighter plane crashes in Egypt

A Russian-made MiG-29 fighter plane crashed during a training flight in Egypt, Russia's state-controlled aircraft manufacturer was quoted by RIA news agency as saying on Saturday. The Egyptian military confirmed that a fighter jet crashed while training d
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Two dead in Amazon.com warehouse's partial collapse

Two dead in Amazon.com warehouse's partial collapse

At least two people died in the partial collapse of an Amazon.com Inc distribution warehouse in Baltimore caused by severe weather, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and the company said on Saturday. "My condolences go out to the families and friends of the v
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Iran starts producing local fighter jet for its air force

Iran starts producing local fighter jet for its air force

Iran has started production of the locally-designed Kowsar fighter plane for use in its air force, state television reported, as tensions mount with the United States after the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran. "Soon the needed number of this plane
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US approves key step toward German missile defence deal

US approves key step toward German missile defence deal

The US government has approved integration of the US Patriot PAC-3 MSE missile into a next-generation German missile defence system, a spokesman said on Friday, a key step toward completion of a long-delayed multibillion-dollar arms sale. The decision fol
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Dominican Republic opens new embassy in China

Dominican Republic opens new embassy in China

The Dominican Republic opened its new embassy in China Saturday, months after switching its allegiance to the Asian giant from the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Dominican President Danilo Medina and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi unveiled a plaque commem
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US carrier leads warships in biggest ever Japan defence war game

US carrier leads warships in biggest ever Japan defence war game

US fighter jets darted over the Western Pacific on Saturday as the nuclear powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier joined Japanese destroyers and a Canadian warship for the biggest combat readiness war game ever staged in and around Japan.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
First aid since January reaches displaced Syrians: UN

First aid since January reaches displaced Syrians: UN

An aid convoy on Saturday reached a camp for displaced Syrians near the Jordanian border, the United Nations and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent said, in the first such delivery since January. "The UN and SARC are delivering humanitarian assistance to 50,000
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Two dead, multiple wounded in US yoga studio shooting

Two dead, multiple wounded in US yoga studio shooting

A gunman killed two people and injured several others at a yoga studio in Florida's state capital Tallahassee Friday before apparently taking his own life, the local police chief said.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
EU recalls envoy from Tanzania

EU recalls envoy from Tanzania

The European Union said Saturday it has recalled its chief representative in Tanzania to Brussels for discussions, following reports he had been asked to leave by the government. Roeland van de Geer "has been recalled by his headquarters to Brussels to me
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US soldier killed in 'apparent insider attack' in Kabul: Nato

US soldier killed in 'apparent insider attack' in Kabul: Nato

One US soldier was killed and another wounded in an "apparent insider attack" in Kabul on Saturday, Nato said, in the latest such assault on international forces in Afghanistan. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the third so-called "green
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness mixed trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witness mixed trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend during this week past as compared to preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that during the week under review, prices of some
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Crime cases continue to rise in capital
Currency

Crime cases continue to rise in capital

The incidents of crimes, including robbery, kidnapping, mobile snatching and carjacking, registered an increase in the federal capital during the last week. According to data gathered by Business Recorder through registered FIRs here on Saturday, o
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
747 outlets sealed: PFA inspected 43,689 food outlets in October

747 outlets sealed: PFA inspected 43,689 food outlets in October

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) enforcement teams during the month of October 2018 conducted as many as 43,689 general inspection visits to food businesses across Punjab and shut down 747 sites due to multiple violations of food safety standards. As well
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Khachanov in Paris final

Khachanov in Paris final

Russia's unseeded Karen Khachanov is into his first Masters final after beating Austrian sixth seed Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1 in their semi-final in Paris on Saturday. In Sunday's final, the 22-year-old will meet either Roger Federer, looking for an historic
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Wang dominates Muguruza to make Zhuhai final

Wang dominates Muguruza to make Zhuhai final

China's number one Wang Qiang hailed a "miracle" after she outclassed double grand slam winner Garbine Muguruza on Saturday to book a place in the final of the WTA Elite Trophy. The 26-year-old took full advantage of a late call-up to the semi-final tie i
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Biles wins more gold and breaks more records

Biles wins more gold and breaks more records

Simone Biles confirmed her status as gymnastics royalty on Saturday winning her fourth gold, and sixth medal overall at this week's world championships in Doha, in a superlative individual performance. Biles took gold in the final female event of the week
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gray lifts grief-stricken Leicester, United hit back

Gray lifts grief-stricken Leicester, United hit back

Leicester paid an emotional tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha as the grief-stricken club won 1-0 at Cardiff following their owner's tragic death, while Marcus Rashford fired Manchester United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Williams, Masakadza rule even day in first Bangladesh Test

Williams, Masakadza rule even day in first Bangladesh Test

Sean Williams and skipper Hamilton Masakadza slammed a fifty each as Zimbabwe made 236-5 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday. Williams topscored with 88 off 179 balls after Masakadza hit 52 in his 105 ball knock t
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Kumrat tourist spot to be developed as national park: minister

Kumrat tourist spot to be developed as national park: minister

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Minister for Tourism Muhammad Atif Khan on Saturday said that Kumrat tourist spot would be developed as national park to showcase the province as a tourism brand to the world to attract more tourists. Speaking at the inaugural ce
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Fazlur Rehman advised to restrict movement

Fazlur Rehman advised to restrict movement

The police on Saturday issued a threat alert to JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman. In a letter to the JUI-F chief, the Peshawar police issued security threats. The threat alerts were issued by intelligence agencies whereas all departments concerned have b
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Two sweets outlets fined for not maintaining cleanliness

Two sweets outlets fined for not maintaining cleanliness

The district administration of the federal capital Saturday conducted a raid on two prominent sweets outlets and imposed fines for not maintaining general cleanliness. According to Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Mohammad Hamza Shafqaat, the raid was conduc
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
FBR's organisational structure under study

FBR's organisational structure under study

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is examining a proposal to restore positions of FBR Member Inland Revenue (IR) north and FBR Member IR-South, formerly known as Members Domestic Operations North and South, to improve working of the Inland Revenue operations
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sami ul Haq murder: Sunni Ulema Council holds protest demonstration

Sami ul Haq murder: Sunni Ulema Council holds protest demonstration

Sunni Ulema Council Hyderabad Saturday held protest demonstration here in front of Hyderabad Press Club against the brutal murder of chief of Jamiat Ulema Islam (S) Moulana Samihul Haq. The protest demonstration led by Abdul Samad Haideri was also attende
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rabbani laments decision of accepting TLP's demands

Rabbani laments decision of accepting TLP's demands

Former Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani Saturday lamented the government's decision to accept demands and sign an agreement with those who had provoked the nation against the army and judiciary. After three days of violent protests across Pakistan, the Tehree
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
NPC chairman, Imran discuss bilateral relations

NPC chairman, Imran discuss bilateral relations

Chairman of National People's Congress Li Zhanshu held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing on Saturday. Both the leaders agreed to carry forward the momentum of bilateral visits and enhance parliamentary linkages.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shariah compliance certificate must prior to operation: SECP

Shariah compliance certificate must prior to operation: SECP

Shariah compliant companies and Islamic financial institutions would be required to obtain Shariah compliance certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for operating as a company or an institute. According to the Shariah G
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shariah compliant companies to undergo external audit yearly

Shariah compliant companies to undergo external audit yearly

Every Shariah compliant company and company issuing Shariah compliant security shall be subject to external Shariah audit for every financial year which may be undertaken by the existing external auditors or an independent external Shariah auditor.
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Schools, colleges reopen across Punjab

Schools, colleges reopen across Punjab

All schools and colleges across Punjab reopened on Saturday after closure for two days in the wake of protests after the Supreme Court acquitted Aasiya Bibi in the blasphemy case. While the universities in Punjab will open on Monday as universities were c
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Speedy courts to deal with power theft proposed

Speedy courts to deal with power theft proposed

The proposers of 100 days plan for restructuring of power sector have suggested the government to set up speedy courts to deal with the phenomenon of power theft and non-payment of electricity bills. They also suggested giving magisterial powers to chief
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Punjab's industry, labour policies in final stages of completion: Iqbal

Punjab's industry, labour policies in final stages of completion: Iqbal

Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Mian Aslam Iqbal has said the provincial policies about industry and skilled labour are in final stage and they would be announced soon. Speaking at the inauguration of landmark three-day Digital Pri
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
GE hosts China Energy Forum

GE hosts China Energy Forum

GE hosted the "China for the World" 2018 Energy Infrastructure Cooperation Forum in Beijing, convening nearly 700 experts from across the energy infrastructure ecosystem including government officials, Chinese engineering, procurement and construction (EP
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Chinese furniture makers evince interest in JVs

Chinese furniture makers evince interest in JVs

The Chinese furniture manufacturers have shown interest in establishing furniture manufacturing units through joint ventures in Pakistan besides establishing Pakistani furniture outlets in different cities of China to promote furniture trade between two c
Published 04 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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