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Print - 2019-02-12
Aussie, kiwi up
Currency

Aussie, kiwi up

The Australian dollar inched up from six-week lows on Monday helped by a rally in prices for iron ore, the country's top export earner, while its New Zealand cousin consolidated after sharp losses recently. The Australian dollar added 0.2 percent to $0.71
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Asian forex: Chinese yuan and Indonesian rupiah weaken the most

Asian forex: Chinese yuan and Indonesian rupiah weaken the most

Most emerging Asian units started the week weaker against the dollar on Monday, as concerns over slackening world growth and a possible resurgence in US-China trade frictions kept investors on the sidelines. With the latest round of high-level talks betwe
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Rand hits near three-week low
Currency

Rand hits near three-week low

South Africa's rand fell to its weakest in almost three weeks on Monday as state electricity firm Eskom stepped up controlled power cuts because of a shortage of generating capacity. At 1456 PM, the rand was 1.12 percent weaker at 13.7675 per dollar, its
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Sterling drops as UK economy slows sharply
Currency

Sterling drops as UK economy slows sharply

Sterling weakened on Monday after data showed that Britain's economy last year grew at its slowest since 2012, with Brexit uncertainty hitting investment and the slowdown acccelerating at the end of 2018 The October-to-December quarterly numbers followed
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Zinc hits two-week low on China-US trade worries

Zinc hits two-week low on China-US trade worries

Zinc slumped to a two-week low on Monday falling along with other industrial metals as speculators sold in response to concerns about US-China trade talks and global growth.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Venezuela's PDVSA seeks to barter its oil with India

Venezuela's PDVSA seeks to barter its oil with India

Venezuela is open to barter payment arrangements with India as it seeks workarounds to US sanctions imposed in late January, Venezuelan Oil Minister Manuel Quevedo said on Monday.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Brazil soya farmers say Bayer violating court ruling

Brazil soya farmers say Bayer violating court ruling

Germany's Bayer AG is in violation of a Brazilian court order obliging it to deposit in escrow royalties paid by Mato Grosso state farmers for its Intacta RR2 Pro soya seed technology, farmers claimed on Friday.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Malaysian palm falls over 1 percent
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm falls over 1 percent

Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 1 percent to their lowest in nearly three weeks on Monday as traders turned bearish due to a weaker outlook for exports. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fel
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Suedzucker to close two German sugar factories

Suedzucker to close two German sugar factories

Suedzucker, Europe's largest sugar refiner, said on Thursday it plans to close two German sugar production plants as part of a restructuring programme announced.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Gold eases in Asia

Gold eases in Asia

Gold prices eased on Monday as uncertainties around U.S-China trade tensions made the dollar buoyant, taking sheen off the metal's safe-haven appeal even as investors were worried about a slowdown in global economic growth.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Gold down in Europe

Gold down in Europe

Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors preferred the safety of the dollar in the face of mounting concerns over the US-China trade dispute, and in turn, global growth.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
China ministry raises 2018-19 cotton output outlook
Cotton

China ministry raises 2018-19 cotton output outlook

China's 2018/19 cotton output was seen at 6.04 million tonnes, up from a previous forecast of 5.94 million tonnes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said in its monthly crop report released on Monday.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold slips

US MIDDAY: gold slips

Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors preferred the safety of the dollar in the face of mounting concerns that the US-China trade dispute could slow global growth.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PML-N demands Imran to apologise for taking U-turns

PML-N demands Imran to apologise for taking U-turns

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to apologize to the nation for taking U-turns. Reacting to the PTI government approaching the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hinopak Motors Limited
Mutual Funds

Hinopak Motors Limited

HINO) is a popular name in the commercial vehicle segment of the automotive industry and a market leader in light and heavy commercial vehicles assembling buses, trucks, prime movers and special purpose vehicles. The latter is used for hauling a variety o
Updated 13 Feb, 2019 05:53am
Hinopak Motors Limited
Mutual Funds

Hinopak Motors Limited

HINO) is a popular name in the commercial vehicle segment of the automotive industry and a market leader in light and heavy commercial vehicles assembling buses, trucks, prime movers and special purpose vehicles. The latter is used for hauling a variety o
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
HEC chief for legal framework to improve industry-academia link

HEC chief for legal framework to improve industry-academia link

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is facing several challenges, including lack of industry-academia linkages, admitted Chairman HEC Dr Tariq Banuri. "There is dire need for legal framework to improve industry-academia linkages," said Dr Banuri while b
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PTEA wants early payment of incentives under textile policies
Cotton

PTEA wants early payment of incentives under textile policies

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has stressed for payment of incentives under textile policies 2009-14 & 2014-19 with release of supplementary grant or through promissory notes as a major portion of working capital had been blocked in this re
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Smart metering project designed to facilitate foreign bidders

Smart metering project designed to facilitate foreign bidders

The qualification criteria laid down for $1 billion Asian Development Bank-funded smart metering project has been designed to facilitate foreign bidders and striking out constitutional rights of local industry as it is a sheer violation of Statutory Regul
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Rich tribute paid to Asma Jahangir

Rich tribute paid to Asma Jahangir

The Lahore High Court Bar Association on Monday paid a rich tribute to senior lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir on her first death anniversary. The participants addressing the ceremony resolved to carry on struggle of Asma for the rule of law
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
LCCI wants CCI's joint proposals to be part of budget document

LCCI wants CCI's joint proposals to be part of budget document

The government is already doing well for economic revival of the country and if it makes joint proposals of the chambers of commerce and industry (CCI) a part of its upcoming budget document, the country would definitely gain the momentum of growth.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Punjab government agrees on name of Hamza as PAC chairman

Punjab government agrees on name of Hamza as PAC chairman

The Punjab government on Monday agreed on the name of Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz as the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC). In this connection, Punjab Law Minister Raj
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hamza allowed another 14 days to stay in London

Hamza allowed another 14 days to stay in London

The Lahore High Court on Monday allowed another 14 days to leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz to stay in London to take care of his newborn daughter. Previously, the court had granted permission to Hamza to visit his wife in London for
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
NAB's plea seeking transfer of Shahbaz's bail petition rejected

NAB's plea seeking transfer of Shahbaz's bail petition rejected

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan on Monday dismissed an application of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking transfer of bail petition of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif from a bench presently
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Auto dealers fear further decline in sales
Currency

Auto dealers fear further decline in sales

The auto-sector players feared 5-percent decline in the overall sales of automobiles for January-2019 to 22,448 units due to non-issuance of notification regarding withdrawal of restriction imposed on non-filers for purchase of new vehicles.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Ayatullah Arafi meets JI chief

Ayatullah Arafi meets JI chief

The Chairman of the Iranian educational institutions Ayatullah Ali Raza Arafi, called on the Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, , Senator Sirajul Haq, at Mansoora on Monday and discussed with him the situation of the Muslim world including Pak- Iran relations. The n
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Partly Facetious: 'Don't miss the boat'

Partly Facetious: 'Don't miss the boat'

"Miss the boat hunh! It's a maritime expression or so I would assume and for someone who was brought up in Lahore and not Karachi it perhaps reflects The Khan's intent to focus on Karachi as the engine of growth - I mean aren't most of his advisors from K
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
AkzoNobel's Dulux introduces 'spiced honey'

AkzoNobel's Dulux introduces 'spiced honey'

Spiced Honey has been unveiled by AkzoNobel's Dulux brand as the colour of the Year for 2019, following expert research into global trends, insights and consumer behaviours. Taking inspiration from Honey itself, Colour of the Year 2019 has a warm amber to
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Government introducing economic reforms: governor

Government introducing economic reforms: governor

Punjab governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar Monday said the government is introducing economic reforms aimed at ensuring national progress and prosperity. "We will set examples of good governance and transparency," the governor said while talking to a delega
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SLIC committed to provide higher benefits to policy holders

SLIC committed to provide higher benefits to policy holders

State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) of Pakistan, the premier and only AAA-rated Insurance company of Pakistan is committed to provide higher benefits to its policy holders and to its genuine and dedicated officers and staff.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PPP demands details of negotiations with IMF

PPP demands details of negotiations with IMF

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday criticised the government's lack of transparency and chronic indecision over its negotiations with International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package and urged the government to present details of loans agreemen
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
KP's first art gallery to be set up in Peshawar

KP's first art gallery to be set up in Peshawar

KP government has allocated Rs 200 million for the construction of the first-ever art gallery of the province within the premises of Nishtar Hall in the city. In this regard meeting was held at Directorate of Culture presided by Senior Minister Muhammad A
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Zong 4G joins hands with Ericsson to expand network

Zong 4G joins hands with Ericsson to expand network

Pakistan's No 1 Data Network, Zong 4G has announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with Ericsson to expand its network in Sindh and Balochistan. The collaboration will see the deployment of multiple capacity microwave links on existing Zong c
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SECP registers 1,317 new companies in January

SECP registers 1,317 new companies in January

In January, the SECP registered 1,317 new companies. As compared to the corresponding month of last financial year, it represents a growth of 9 percent, raising the number of registered companies to over 95,000. The massive increase is the result of the S
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at NUST

Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at NUST

As part of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, a China Photo Exhibition was held at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) here on Monday. The photos depicted China's great progress over the past four decades of reforms and Open Door Pol
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Domestic violence against women bill tabled in KP Assembly

Domestic violence against women bill tabled in KP Assembly

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domestic Violence against Women (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2019 was tabled in provincial assembly on Monday to protect women from sexual abuse, psychological abuse and economic abuse and stalking and other connected matters.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
RTO Peshawar expedites tax recovery drive

RTO Peshawar expedites tax recovery drive

On the directives of the Chief Commissioner in Land Revenue, Regional Tax Officer (RTO) Peshawar, Qaiser Iqbal has expedited tax recovery drive and all legal means are being utilized for the recovery of the tax arrears.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Naeem Khan assumes charge as KP IGP

Naeem Khan assumes charge as KP IGP

Dr Mohammad Naeem Khan has assumed charge as Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a ceremony held at Central Police Office Peshawar here on Monday. On arrival to the Police Headquarters a smart contingent of police presented guard of ho
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Tobacco advertisement: New laws likely to be proposed today

Tobacco advertisement: New laws likely to be proposed today

Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has decided to convene a meeting of committee on tobacco advertisement guidelines here today (February 12, 2019) in which new laws are expected to be proposed to control promotion of cigar
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PIMS revamped to improve health facilities: minister

PIMS revamped to improve health facilities: minister

In line with vision of the incumbent Government for improving health services Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences is continually improving its services and infrastructure.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Rain, snowfall predicted in upper parts of country

Rain, snowfall predicted in upper parts of country

The Meteorological department said on Monday afternoon that a fresh westerly wave is expected to enter western parts of the country today evening/night and likely to persist upper parts till Friday. Weather Forecast for Monday (Night): Mainly cold and dry
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar unhappy over kite-flying incident

Buzdar unhappy over kite-flying incident

Expressing his strong displeasure over the incidents of kite-flying in Faisalabad, the Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought reports from Commissioner and RPO Faisalabad in this regard. He has also expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Traders dismay: KMC given ultimatum to raze police-squatted structures

Traders dismay: KMC given ultimatum to raze police-squatted structures

An alliance of city traders warned Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) they would reconstruct demolished shops if the latter failed to take action within 15 days against a number of structures illegally built by the government departments at various ci
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Teachers urged to prepare students for tomorrow

Teachers urged to prepare students for tomorrow

"Teachers as Facilitators," a 4-day capacity building workshop, is being held under the aegis of School of Leadership (SoL) with the theme 'Ignite the Light.'
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Super bug typhoid: CS takes notice of media reports

Super bug typhoid: CS takes notice of media reports

Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah has taken notice of media reports regarding spreading of super bug typhoid in the province. The chief secretary issued directives to the secretary health Saeed Ahmed Awan for submitting detailed report in this re
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Sehat Sahulat Cards' will be distributed from February 22: minister

'Sehat Sahulat Cards' will be distributed from February 22: minister

Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmeen Rashid has said that issuance of "Sehat Sahulat Cards" will be started from 22nd February. Thirty million people of 2.7 million families will benefit from Sehat Sahulat Cards having individual worth of 0.72 million ru
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Sindh industries: government urged to ensure smooth gas supply

Sindh industries: government urged to ensure smooth gas supply

Zahid Mazhar, Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Sindh-Balochistan Region Monday urged the federal government to supply uninterrupted gas to the industries of the province and divert the same to other provinces only after meeting the
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January: remittances increase 12.22 percent to $12.774 billion

July-January: remittances increase 12.22 percent to $12.774 billion

Remittances witnessed a healthy growth of 12.22 percent (YoY) in first seven months of this fiscal year (FY19). Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $12.774 billion in July-January of FY19 as compared with $11.383 billion received during the same period in
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
President visits CPLC Sindh

President visits CPLC Sindh

President Dr Arif Alvi visited CPLC Sindh at Governor's House on Monday. He was accompanied by Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Najaf Quli Mirza, Addl Director General FIA. They were welcomed on their arrival by the Chief CPLC Sindh and senior members of CPLC
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
KU team wins all Pakistan bilingual declamation contest

KU team wins all Pakistan bilingual declamation contest

The speakers from University of Karachi again won the team trophy at the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest organised by DHACSS College for Women, the Students Adviser Office of Karachi University announced on Monday.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Kamran Michael to be produced before AC today

Kamran Michael to be produced before AC today

Former federal minister for ports and shipping Kamran Michael will be produced before Accountability Court, Karachi on Tuesday (today). According to details, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore had transferred Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Conference cum expo kicks off at PCSIR Complex

Conference cum expo kicks off at PCSIR Complex

Three day conference cum expo organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, under the directives of "Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology" kicked off on Monday at PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore on "Higher Education in Science and Tec
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Gorano pond beneficial for rearing farm fish: IUCN

Gorano pond beneficial for rearing farm fish: IUCN

The Gorano pond is a unique newly created wetland as it has attracted birds and also proved beneficial for rearing various kinds of farm fish in addition to providing ecotourism opportunities in the area, observes International Union for Conservation of N
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SHC allows family of Uzair Baloch to meet him

SHC allows family of Uzair Baloch to meet him

A bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed the federal government to allow the family of Uzair Baloch to meet him. The bench comprises of Justice Aftab Ahmed Gorar told the government to allow the family to meet Baloch for at least half to one-h
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SLICP clarifies

SLICP clarifies

It is clarified that transfers and postings in State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan are made with the approval of the competent authority keeping in view the performance of Banc assurance officers working at Lahore and KPK.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
CM for Sindh doctors' salary on par with Punjab's

CM for Sindh doctors' salary on par with Punjab's

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday decided to give salary package to the government doctors on par with the Punjab government doctors' salaries. He directed Chief Secretary Mumtaz Ali Shah to finalise the needed work and then take up the m
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Cabinet expansion: PML-Q successfully 'blackmailed' government: analysts

Cabinet expansion: PML-Q successfully 'blackmailed' government: analysts

Inclusion of Ch Monis Elahi, scion of the Speaker Punjab Assembly in the federal cabinet, may give an impression of being " blackmailed" by PML(Q), prompting the Imran Khan-led administration to put expansion in the federal cabinet "on ice" for the time b
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, UAE resolve to further expand bilateral ties

Pakistan, UAE resolve to further expand bilateral ties

The leadership of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates Sunday while reviewing progress on transforming special bilateral ties into a long term strategic economic partnership, reiterated their commitment to further expand and diversify the relations.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Judgement on Awan's acquittal plea reserved

Judgement on Awan's acquittal plea reserved

The Accountability Court hearing a corruption reference against former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and former Law Minister Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan with respect to delay in the Nandipur Power Project Monday reserved its judgement on Awan's acquitta
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bail on medical grounds: IHC to hear Nawaz's new plea today

Bail on medical grounds: IHC to hear Nawaz's new plea today

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after the latter withdrew the plea seeking bail and suspension of his sentence in Al-Azizia reference.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PSDP 2018-19: government releases Rs 310.3 billion for uplift projects

PSDP 2018-19: government releases Rs 310.3 billion for uplift projects

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has released Rs 310.3 billion (46 percent) including Rs 121.5 billion foreign aid for different development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19 against the total budgeted allo
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Training should be carried out in judicial academies: CJP

Training should be carried out in judicial academies: CJP

Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa has emphasised that training of the investigation officers and prosecutors should be carried out in the judicial academies across the country to improve the investigation standards.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Geo-strategic situation pose new challenges to region: Khattak

Geo-strategic situation pose new challenges to region: Khattak

The three-day International Maritime Conference organized on the theme of 'Global Geopolitics in Transition: Rethinking Maritime Dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region' concluded at Karachi. The Conference was conducted by National Institute of Maritime Affa
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Huge quantity of smuggled LEDs, tyres confiscated

Huge quantity of smuggled LEDs, tyres confiscated

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive on Monday claimed to have confiscated substantial quantity of smuggled LEDs and tyres from Saddar area. According to details, credible information was received, which revealed the presence of substantial quanti
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PBCs: a suggestion
Currency

PBCs: a suggestion

The attraction of proposed Pakistan Banao Certificates (PBCs) can be greatly enhanced by adding a simple feature to these instruments. SBP should permit all banks operating in Pakistan to accept these certificates as a collateral for extending facilities
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Solution for PSM conundrum

Solution for PSM conundrum

"Steel mills [Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM)] is a venture which can be stated as harbinger of progress, agent and multiplier of development in its own right, sine qua non for move on the road to multi-facet emancipation".
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Public expenditure priorities

Public expenditure priorities

The level of expenditure of the federal and provincial governments combined has been rising continuously. It was at 17 percent of the GDP at the turn of the century. Seventeen years later, in 2017-18, it has approached 22 percent of the GDP.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Middle class constituency

Middle class constituency

Speaking at a book launch in Islamabad on February 8, 2019, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry rued the fact that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government had not been able to provide immediate economic relief to its middle class consti
Updated 11 Mar, 2019 07:55am
PM-IMF chief meeting

PM-IMF chief meeting

The tenor of Prime Minister Imran Khan's meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director (MD) Christine Lagarde on the sidelines of the 7th edition of World Government Summit held in Dubai is markedly different between the Prime Minister'
Updated 11 Mar, 2019 07:40am
'Priyanka magic' draws thousands at debut rally in India

'Priyanka magic' draws thousands at debut rally in India

India's powerful Nehru-Gandhi dynasty on Monday unleashed its newest star with thousands turning out to see Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speak at her first rally as the country gears up for a general election. Crowds showered rose petals on the great-granddaught
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Priyanka magic' draws thousands at debut rally in India

'Priyanka magic' draws thousands at debut rally in India

India's powerful Nehru-Gandhi dynasty on Monday unleashed its newest star with thousands turning out to see Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speak at her first rally as the country gears up for a general election. Crowds showered rose petals on the great-granddaught
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

Gas supply to fertilizer, CNG and non zero rated industry has been suspended by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) due to the non berthing of Pakistan State Oil Cargo on Monday. According to the spokesperson of the SNGPL in view of non-berthing of
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

Gas supply to fertilizer, CNG and non zero rated industry has been suspended by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) due to the non berthing of Pakistan State Oil Cargo on Monday. According to the spokesperson of the SNGPL in view of non-berthing of
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

SNGPL suspends supply to fertilizer, CNG, non zero-rated industry

Gas supply to fertilizer, CNG and non zero rated industry has been suspended by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) due to the non berthing of Pakistan State Oil Cargo on Monday. According to the spokesperson of the SNGPL in view of non-berthing of
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Opec isn''t a cartel, doesn''t fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec isn''t a cartel, doesn''t fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said the exporting group was not in the business of fixing oil prices, when asked on Monday to comment on a US House committee passing a bill targeting Opec oil supply cuts.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Opec isn't a cartel, doesn't fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec isn't a cartel, doesn't fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said the exporting group was not in the business of fixing oil prices, when asked on Monday to comment on a US House committee passing a bill targeting Opec oil supply cuts.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Opec isn't a cartel, doesn't fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec isn't a cartel, doesn't fix oil prices: Barkindo

Opec Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said the exporting group was not in the business of fixing oil prices, when asked on Monday to comment on a US House committee passing a bill targeting Opec oil supply cuts.
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

Exports during July-January 2018-19 witnessed an increase of 2.24 percent from $12.94 billion to $13.2 billion as compared to July-January 2017-18, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistic (PBS). The PSB data on the country''s exports, imports and trade balance
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

Exports during July-January 2018-19 witnessed an increase of 2.24 percent from $12.94 billion to $13.2 billion as compared to July-January 2017-18, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistic (PBS). The PSB data on the country's exports, imports and trade balance r
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

July-January exports up 2.24 percent YoY

Exports during July-January 2018-19 witnessed an increase of 2.24 percent from $12.94 billion to $13.2 billion as compared to July-January 2017-18, said Pakistan Bureau of Statistic (PBS). The PSB data on the country's exports, imports and trade balance r
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Contemptuous letters: Errant private schools may be nationalised: SC

Contemptuous letters: Errant private schools may be nationalised: SC

The Supreme Court Monday said if private schools will not comply with its order regarding reduction of 20 percent fee, it will ask the government to take control of these schools. A three-member bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was hearing contempt of
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Contemptuous letters: Errant private schools may be nationalised: SC

Contemptuous letters: Errant private schools may be nationalised: SC

The Supreme Court Monday said if private schools will not comply with its order regarding reduction of 20 percent fee, it will ask the government to take control of these schools. A three-member bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was hearing contempt of
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hariri repents his role in NRO?

Hariri repents his role in NRO?

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad El-Din Rafik Al-Hariri is of the view that seeking National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) for the Sharif family was his big mistake. The minister in his tweet claimed on
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Hariri repents his role in NRO?

Hariri repents his role in NRO?

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad El-Din Rafik Al-Hariri is of the view that seeking National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) for the Sharif family was his big mistake. The minister in his tweet claimed on
Published 12 Feb, 2019 12:00am