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Print - 2018-11-18
CIA says Saudi Crown Prince behind Khashoggi murder

CIA says Saudi Crown Prince behind Khashoggi murder

The US Central Intelligence Agency has concluded Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US media reported Friday, citing people close to the matter. The US assessment directly contrad
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US-China discord dominates APEC summit

US-China discord dominates APEC summit

The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) summit on Saturday, as growing fault lines among members suggested little prospect of consensus at the weekend meeting.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US-China discord dominates APEC summit

US-China discord dominates APEC summit

The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) summit on Saturday, as growing fault lines among members suggested little prospect of consensus at the weekend meeting.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US-China discord dominates APEC summit

US-China discord dominates APEC summit

The United States and China swapped barbs over trade, investment and regional security at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) summit on Saturday, as growing fault lines among members suggested little prospect of consensus at the weekend meeting.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Workers at Iran''s oldest sugar cane company went on strike on Saturday over unpaid wages, calling for the troubled factory to be nationalised, the semi-official news agency ILNA reported. ILNA published a photo of a rally by workers from the Haft Tapeh c
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Workers at Iran's oldest sugar cane company went on strike on Saturday over unpaid wages, calling for the troubled factory to be nationalised, the semi-official news agency ILNA reported. ILNA published a photo of a rally by workers from the Haft Tapeh co
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Iran sugar workers strike over unpaid wages

Workers at Iran's oldest sugar cane company went on strike on Saturday over unpaid wages, calling for the troubled factory to be nationalised, the semi-official news agency ILNA reported. ILNA published a photo of a rally by workers from the Haft Tapeh co
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz meets Shahbaz

Nawaz meets Shahbaz

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif accompanied by Hamza Shahbaz and Maryam Nawaz met PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif, who is in NAB custody, here at NAB regional office on Saturday. The members of the Sharif family discussed important issues with Shahbaz Shar
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz meets Shahbaz

Nawaz meets Shahbaz

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif accompanied by Hamza Shahbaz and Maryam Nawaz met PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif, who is in NAB custody, here at NAB regional office on Saturday. The members of the Sharif family discussed important issues with Shahbaz Shar
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sharif family: New London property case being referred to NAB

Sharif family: New London property case being referred to NAB

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar said on Saturday that the Assets Recovery Unit is referring the case of a new London property belonging to the Sharif family to National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Addressing a pres
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sharif family: New London property case being referred to NAB

Sharif family: New London property case being referred to NAB

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar said on Saturday that the Assets Recovery Unit is referring the case of a new London property belonging to the Sharif family to National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Addressing a pres
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

A meeting of the Economic Advisory Council''s sub-group on fiscal sector has emphasised that information technology can be more useful in bringing more and more people into tax net and spotting tax evaders. The sub-groups'' meetings on National Financial
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

A meeting of the Economic Advisory Council's sub-group on fiscal sector has emphasised that information technology can be more useful in bringing more and more people into tax net and spotting tax evaders. The sub-groups' meetings on National Financial In
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

EAC panel for greater use of IT to fix tax system

A meeting of the Economic Advisory Council's sub-group on fiscal sector has emphasised that information technology can be more useful in bringing more and more people into tax net and spotting tax evaders. The sub-groups' meetings on National Financial In
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
CoAS visits Rangers' HQ Sindh

CoAS visits Rangers' HQ Sindh

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) on Saturday visited Headquarters Pakistan Rangers Sindh. DG Rangers Sindh gave detailed briefing about security situation of the Province including law and order of Karachi. CoAS appreciated efforts of
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
CoAS visits Rangers' HQ Sindh

CoAS visits Rangers' HQ Sindh

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) on Saturday visited Headquarters Pakistan Rangers Sindh. DG Rangers Sindh gave detailed briefing about security situation of the Province including law and order of Karachi. CoAS appreciated efforts of
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bilawal arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan on five-day visit

Bilawal arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan on five-day visit

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday arrived in Gilgit-Baltistan on a five-day trip, where he will address a public meeting at 'Polo ground' today(Sunday). According to the details, Bilawal will hold meetings with local
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH
Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (October 01 to 31, 2018)

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (November 17, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (November 18, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (November 17, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 17, 2018).

Published 18 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 17, 2018)

Published 18 Nov, 2018 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 17, 2018).

Published 18 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 17, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 17, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 17, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight fall

Marginal decline was seen in the value of the rupee against the dollar on the local currency market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee slid by 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 133.90 and
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight fall
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight fall

Marginal decline was seen in the value of the rupee against the dollar on the local currency market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee slid by 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 133.90 and
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (November 17, 2018).

Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
South Africa beat Australia in rain-hit T20

South Africa beat Australia in rain-hit T20

Speedster Chris Morris claimed two key wickets as South Africa strangled Australia to a 21-run victory in their rain-reduced Twenty20 international on the Gold Coast on Saturday. The South Africans easily protected their 108 for six total off 10 overs to
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
USA Gymnastics executive resigns

USA Gymnastics executive resigns

USA Gymnastics Chief Operating Officer Ron Galimore resigned Friday as the organization continues to flounder in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal. Galimore, a 1980 US Olympian who had served in the position since 2011, was the highest-r
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Zverev shocks Federer to reach final of ATP Finals

Zverev shocks Federer to reach final of ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev came of age to beat Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Saturday and set up a title decider at the ATP Finals against either Novak Djokovic or Kevin Anderson. The 21-year-old German, leading the charge of the new generation against the old gu
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Ali Ahmad of Swat wins KP Inter-Club Cycling title

Ali Ahmad of Swat wins KP Inter-Club Cycling title

Ali Ahmad of Swat clinched the trophy of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-Club Cycling Championship played at Northern Bypass here on Saturday. Director PIMS Education System Anwar Khan, Secretary Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah, Professor Abd
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
England sniff series-clinching victory

England sniff series-clinching victory

Spinners led by Jack Leach helped England close in on a series-clinching victory after Sri Lanka lost a fighting Angelo Mathews for 88 in the second Test on Saturday before rain stopped play. Moeen Ali trapped Mathews lbw in the first over after tea to en
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan-New Zealand Test evenly poised

Pakistan-New Zealand Test evenly poised

Left-arm pacer Trent Boult helped New Zealand foil Pakistan's advantage with four wickets as the first Test was evenly poised after day two in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Boult's 4-54 derailed the Pakistani batsmen who were bowled out for 227 in response New Z
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LatAm farmers to boost soyabean output amid US-China trade war

LatAm farmers to boost soyabean output amid US-China trade war

Farmers across South America are expected to produce more soyabeans in 2018/19, an industry analyst said on Wednesday, as they take advantage of a trade war that has curbed US exports to the world's top buyer China.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Palm oil prices to rebound next year
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil prices to rebound next year

Malaysian palm oil futures are expected to rebound next year after an extended slide through 2018 if an El Nino weather pattern predicted by experts reduces production, industry analyst Dorab Mistry said on Wednesday.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Copper industry sees green shoots of demand

Copper industry sees green shoots of demand

The outlook for copper demand in the mid to long term remains healthy despite current trade friction between China and the United States as a renewable energy revolution will require vast amounts of the metal, industry executives said on Wednesday.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China's refinery output second highest on record in October

China's refinery output second highest on record in October

China's October refinery runs rose to the second highest on record for any month on a daily basis, official data showed on Wednesday, as refiners ramped up production amid strong margins for gasoline and diesel.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
World needs more US wheat, China can hold off on US soya

World needs more US wheat, China can hold off on US soya

The global grain market needs more US wheat to make up for tightening supply in other major exporting zones, but China will be able to keep shunning US soyabeans in its trade tussle with Washington, grain merchants said on Wednesday.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures higher

CBOT wheat futures higher

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed higher Thursday on subdued technical buying and hopes of a pick-up in export demand for US supplies, traders said. CBOT December soft red winter wheat settled up 2-1/2 cents at $5.05-1/2 per bushel but stayed in
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Subdued business on cotton market
Cotton

Subdued business on cotton market

Trade activity came down on the local cotton market on Saturday as ginners refrained from big deals on fears of shortfall in cotton production, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,800, they added. Prices of seed cotton in Sindh were
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn modestly higher

CBOT corn modestly higher

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended modestly higher on Thursday on technical buying and spillover support from soybeans, traders said. CBOT December corn settled up 1/2 cent at $3.67-1/2 per bushel, just above the contract's 100-day moving average.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cold weather lifts US natural gas prices to highest

Cold weather lifts US natural gas prices to highest

Cold weather blanketing much of the United States this week boosted spot natural gas prices for Thursday to their highest since January in several regions, while natural gas futures slid 10 percent as investors took profits after a rally that had lifted t
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Foreigners sold Asian equities heavily in October

Foreigners sold Asian equities heavily in October

Foreign investors sold Asian equities heavily in October on concerns over slowing earnings, higher US interest rates and trade tensions between the United States and China. Data from regional stock exchanges showed foreigners sold a net total of $14.54 bi
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Alibaba-backed Babytree cuts size of Hong Kong IPO

Alibaba-backed Babytree cuts size of Hong Kong IPO

Alibaba-backed online parenting firm Babytree Group launched a Hong Kong IPO of up to $281 million on Wednesday, far below what the Chinese company had hoped to raise, as weak markets force firms to scale back their funding ambitions. Babytree plans to se
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China, Japan's US Treasuries holdings fall further

China, Japan's US Treasuries holdings fall further

China and Japan, the two biggest foreign US creditors, cut their US Treasury holdings further in September, as foreign appetite for Treasuries seemed to be waning due to growing government borrowing in the bond market, Treasury Department data released on
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China, Japan's US Treasuries holdings fall further

China, Japan's US Treasuries holdings fall further

China and Japan, the two biggest foreign US creditors, cut their US Treasury holdings further in September, as foreign appetite for Treasuries seemed to be waning due to growing government borrowing in the bond market, Treasury Department data released on
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cheap stocks back in vogue, even if laced with 'value traps'

Cheap stocks back in vogue, even if laced with 'value traps'

With world equity markets set to call time on one of the longest bull markets in history, so-called 'value stocks' - wallflowers during the technology-led boom years - are suddenly back in fashion. European value stocks, defined generally as firms whose f
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
S&P 500 buybacks set another quarterly record

S&P 500 buybacks set another quarterly record

S&P 500 companies have set another record in share repurchases in the third quarter and look on track to break above $200 billion in buybacks for the quarter, according to an S&P Dow Jones Indices analysis. Even with more earnings reports to come for the
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
S&P, Dow advance on trade optimism; Nvidia sinks Nasdaq
Currency

S&P, Dow advance on trade optimism; Nvidia sinks Nasdaq

The S&P 500 and Dow Industrials rose on Friday after President Donald Trump said the United States may not have to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods, but falling shares of Nvidia Corp dragged down the Nasdaq. All three indexes had been lower in earl
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Canadian dollar notches one-week high
Currency

Canadian dollar notches one-week high

The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest in more than one week against its US counterpart on Friday, extending this week's gain as the greenback broadly fell and domestic data showed that factory sales edged higher in September. At 4:42 pm (2142 GM
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Speculators cut net long dollar bets
Currency

Speculators cut net long dollar bets

Speculators trimmed net long bets on the US dollar 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 totaled $27.11 billion in the week ende
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, New Zealand dollars to stick to recent ranges near-term
Currency

Aussie, New Zealand dollars to stick to recent ranges near-term

Foreign exchange analysts broadly stuck to their predictions for the Australian and New Zealand dollars while expecting a small rebound for the badly battered currencies over a 12-month horizon. A Reuters survey of 42 analysts saw median predictions for t
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cheaper oil helps trim bearish bets against Asian currencies
Currency

Cheaper oil helps trim bearish bets against Asian currencies

Bearish bets on most Asian currencies slackened over the last two weeks, a Reuters poll showed, as a plunge in oil prices benefited the region's major crude importers, India and to a lesser extent Indonesia and the Philippines. More short positions were u
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Dollar falls broadly, pound bounces
Currency

Dollar falls broadly, pound bounces

The dollar fell broadly on Friday in the wake of cautious comments from two US Federal Reserve officials about global economic growth, while sterling rose following losses tied to fears about a Brexit deal. The greenback fell to one-week lows versus the e
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Fed nods to concerns but still sees US rate hikes

Fed nods to concerns but still sees US rate hikes

Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday signalled further interest rate increases ahead, even as they raised relatively muted concerns over a potential global slowdown that has markets betting heavily that the rate-hike cycle will soon peter out. The widen
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US paves way to get 'lab meat' on plates

US paves way to get 'lab meat' on plates

US authorities on Friday agreed on how to regulate food products cultured from animal cells - paving the way to get so-called "lab meat" on American plates.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Emerging economies see debt rise $1 trillion in second quarter

Emerging economies see debt rise $1 trillion in second quarter

Emerging market debt rose by $1 trillion to more than $71 trillion in the second quarter, with China accounting for more than 80 percent of that increase, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a report on Wednesday. The latest numbers from
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Emerging economies see debt rise $1 trillion in second quarter

Emerging economies see debt rise $1 trillion in second quarter

Emerging market debt rose by $1 trillion to more than $71 trillion in the second quarter, with China accounting for more than 80 percent of that increase, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a report on Wednesday. The latest numbers from
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bondholders buy British newspaper publisher Johnston Press

Bondholders buy British newspaper publisher Johnston Press

Financially struggling British newspaper group Johnston Press, publisher of The Scotsman and The Yorkshire Post, has been bought by its bondholders after filing for bankruptcy protection. "The transaction provides the group with a substantially de-levered
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bondholders buy British newspaper publisher Johnston Press

Bondholders buy British newspaper publisher Johnston Press

Financially struggling British newspaper group Johnston Press, publisher of The Scotsman and The Yorkshire Post, has been bought by its bondholders after filing for bankruptcy protection. "The transaction provides the group with a substantially de-levered
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
USDA terminates Chinese-owned Smithfield farm aid contract

USDA terminates Chinese-owned Smithfield farm aid contract

The US Department of Agriculture terminated a $240,000 purchase contract with Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods that had been awarded under the Trump administration's agricultural trade bailout program, a move taken at the company's request, a department spo
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Rouhani sees Iran, Iraq expanding trade despite US sanctions
Currency

Rouhani sees Iran, Iraq expanding trade despite US sanctions

Iran and Iraq could raise their annual bilateral trade to $20 billion from the current $12 billion, President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, despite concerns over the impact of renewed US sanctions. Rouhani's remarks, after a meeting with visiting Iraqi
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Devotees throng Indian flashpoint temple, but no women

Devotees throng Indian flashpoint temple, but no women

Tens of thousands of pilgrims thronged one of Hinduism's holiest temples in southern India on Saturday as it reopened amid high security, but women aged between 10 and 50 were absent despite a court order allowing them to enter. Hindu activists meanwhile
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Solih sworn in as Maldives president

Solih sworn in as Maldives president

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was inaugurated Saturday as the new president of the Maldives after the opposition united to dislodge pro-China strongman leader Abdulla Yameen in September elections. Solih, 54, emerged as common opposition candidate as all key diss
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Climate change protests block London bridges

Climate change protests block London bridges

Hundreds of climate change protesters blocked London bridges on Saturday demanding a dramatic new environmental policy. Sit-down demonstrators blocked five bridges over the River Thames in the city centre, including Westminster Bridge next to the Houses o
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cygnus cargo ship launches to ISS

Cygnus cargo ship launches to ISS

An unmanned Cygnus cargo ship blasted off Saturday toward the International Space Station, marking the second supply mission in 24 hours destined to carry food and supplies to the astronauts living in space. An Antares rocket operated by Northrop Grumman
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Anti-IS coalition raids kill 43 in east Syria

Anti-IS coalition raids kill 43 in east Syria

US-led coalition air strikes Saturday killed 43 people, mostly civilians, in an Islamic State group holdout in eastern Syria in the latest deadly raids reported there this month, a monitor said. Elsewhere, regime forces retook the last IS foothold in the
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China, US troops hold joint relief drills

China, US troops hold joint relief drills

Soldiers from China and the United States wrapped up a week of joint disaster relief drills on Saturday, in a display of cooperation against a backdrop of worsening ties between the two countries over trade, the disputed South China Sea and self-ruled Tai
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
British PM takes pot-shot at plotters

British PM takes pot-shot at plotters

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday told the plotters planning to overthrow her that their alternative Brexit plans would not resolve all their problems with her draft deal. May is fighting to salvage her proposed Brexit agreement - and her job
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Finland looks forward to improve trade, investment: envoy

Finland looks forward to improve trade, investment: envoy

"When we look at the future of Karachi, there might be some areas where Finnish technologies, expertise and know-how could be used therefore, there is need to exchange more business delegations between the two countries," said Ambassador of Finland Harri
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Talk held on 'Is the Population Bomb Ticking?'

Talk held on 'Is the Population Bomb Ticking?'

Dr Mehtab Karim, Vice Chancellor, Malir University of Science & Technology (MUST) on Saturday gave a talk on "Is the Population Bomb Ticking?" on Saturday in Karachi. The event was organized by Society for Global Moderation (SGM) at CMC.
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Quaidabad blast: case registered against unknown suspects

Quaidabad blast: case registered against unknown suspects

A case was registered against unknown suspects on Saturday in the Counter-Terrorism Department's police station in relation to Friday's explosion in Karachi's Quaidabad area that killed two people and injured 12 others. According to sources, the case was
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
SC orders immediate revival of KCR

SC orders immediate revival of KCR

The Supreme Court has issued orders to immediately revive the Circular Railway in Karachi and told the authorities to remove encroachments from railway tracks across the city. A meeting chaired by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was held in the SC's Karachi registry
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
SC orders immediate revival of KCR

SC orders immediate revival of KCR

The Supreme Court has issued orders to immediately revive the Circular Railway in Karachi and told the authorities to remove encroachments from railway tracks across the city. A meeting chaired by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was held in the SC's Karachi registry
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
KCA Broker Advisor body's office-bearers
Cotton

KCA Broker Advisor body's office-bearers

Six licensed cotton brokers of Naseem Usman Panel have been duly elected unopposed as members of the Broker Advisory Committee of Karachi Cotton Association for the years 2018-19. Muhammad Naseem Usman, Chairman, Girdhari Lal Assudomal, Vice Chairman; Muh
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Knitwear's garments top in textile sector's exports

Knitwear's garments top in textile sector's exports

Knitwear garment exports have maintained its top position with the highest in textile export chain as well as in total national export with an increase of 16 percent in October 2018 as compared to October 2017. Knitwear Garment exports grew over 10 percen
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Students to get 50 percent discount in train fares: Rasheed

Students to get 50 percent discount in train fares: Rasheed

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has announced to grant 50 percent discount to students on fare from December 25th to January 10th during winter vocations in the educational institutions. While addressing a press conference on Saturday a
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Alvi spends a busy day in Lahore

Alvi spends a busy day in Lahore

President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday spent busy day in the provincial metropolis on Saturday as he held meetings with different delegations and met the PTI leaders. Alvi met a delegation of the PTI lawyers' wing and discussed matters of mutual i
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Man involved in banking fraud arrested

Man involved in banking fraud arrested

The Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Faisalabad wing on Saturday arrested a man involved in telephone banking fraud in Jhang. Assistant Director Cyber Crime Wing Shoaib Haroon said, "We conducted an investigation after a complaint from an Abbottabad r
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Police seek court's permission for exhuming Samiul Haq's body

Police seek court's permission for exhuming Samiul Haq's body

Police on Saturday approached the court seeking permission for exhumation of Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam's (JUI-S) Maulana Samiul Haq's body and post-mortem to complete legal requirements. On the other hand, heirs of Maulana Samiul Haq strictly refused to allo
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Dawar family, Waziristan Jirga reject JIT

Dawar family, Waziristan Jirga reject JIT

The family of Shaheed SP Tahir Dawar and Waziristan Qaumi Jirga has rejected the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for investigation into kidnapping and murder of the police official on Saturday. On Friday, the Islamabad Chief Commissioner constituted a JIT,
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Achakzai gears up campaign for FPCCI's top slot

Achakzai gears up campaign for FPCCI's top slot

Engineer Daroo Khan Achakzai, the nominated presidential candidate of United Business Group (UBG) for Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for the term of 2019, has started his election campaign. Daroo Khan Achakzai, who hails f
Published 18 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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