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Print - 2019-09-22
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (September 21, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (September 22, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 21, 2019)

Published 22 Sep, 2019 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 (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 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 (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (September 21, 2019).

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates unchanged
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unchanged

The rupee did not move any side against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates unchanged
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unchanged

The rupee did not move any side against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
The Way Forward

The Way Forward

With its continuous struggle of expanding into regions other than MENA and APAC, ConsoliAds aims to become the leading mobile ad mediation platform across the world. As part of its global expansion strategy, ConsoliAds has actively participated in industr
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Getting to know AsadMahmood, the force spearheading the Ad-tech industry

Getting to know AsadMahmood, the force spearheading the Ad-tech industry

ConsoliAds' Founder and CEO Asad Mahmood has experience of over 10 years in the mobile and apps development space as well as the ad tech industry. Mr. Asad Mahmood is a gaming industry veteran and tech entrepreneur. With his diverse set of background know
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
ConsoliAds - Revolutionizing the way businesses are growing

ConsoliAds - Revolutionizing the way businesses are growing

ConsoliAds Pte Ltd. is MENA and APAC's top mobile ad mediation and promotion platform. The platform offers mobile apps and games publishers a complete ad management solution to boost their revenue. Whereas, advertisers can promote their digital content an
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Contour Software Continues to register Exceptional growth

Contour Software Continues to register Exceptional growth

Contour Software, with offices in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, started from 13 employees in 2010, and has recently reached 600 employees across Pakistan. As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), we are proud to be part of a global enterprise
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
P@SHA ICT Awards

P@SHA ICT Awards

Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) is the trade association representing the Pakistan IT & ITES sector. It was registered in 1993 which also makes it one of the oldest ICT associations in the region. P@SHA is the only Pakistani ent
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Ushering in an era of digitalization in Pakistan

Ushering in an era of digitalization in Pakistan

Systems Limited has been a beacon of digital innovation in Pakistan for over 41 years. Its commitment to developing excellence in digital service delivery in local and international markets has hinged on talent. Systems takes great pride in nurturing the
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Message from Secretary General, P@SHA

Message from Secretary General, P@SHA

The P@SHA ICT AWARDS are the premier event of the industry that showcases the best technology talent that Pakistan has to offer, ranging from Academia, R&D and Startups to large established companies. The awards provide a platform for these companies to b
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Message from Chairman P@SHA

Message from Chairman P@SHA

The IT & ITES industry of Pakistan is now being recognized by our government as the leading sector capable of pushing the job creation and export growth of the country. The economic dependency is shifting from an agrarian and industrial economy to a knowl
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Shakib leads Bangladesh to win over Afghanistan

Shakib leads Bangladesh to win over Afghanistan

Shakib Al Hasan smacked an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh ended their four-match losing streak to Afghanistan in Twenty20 internationals with a four-wicket win in their final league match of the tri-nation tournament in Chittagong on Saturday. Shakib
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
David Boon named match referee for series

David Boon named match referee for series

Australia star David Boon has been appointed by the ICC as match referee for the upcoming Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI and T20I series to be played in Karachi and Lahore from 27th September to 9th October. Boon (58) played 107 Tests and 181 ODIs for Australia f
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Hasan, Shaheen and Hafeez out as Pakistan ODI squad announced

Hasan, Shaheen and Hafeez out as Pakistan ODI squad announced

Pacers Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali were ruled out due to illness and injury, as chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the three One-day International (ODI) matches series against Sri Lanka, set to played on September 27
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Cotton prices stable on hectic buying
Cotton

Cotton prices stable on hectic buying

Cotton prices halted further decline on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of hectic trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8550, they added. In ready session, over 15,000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs 7800
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Canadian canola futures fall

Canadian canola futures fall

ICE Canadian canola futures fell on Thursday amid muted trading volumes: The benchmark November canola futures contract closed $1.40 lower at $450.90 per tonne. Canola prices are taking their cue from soyabean oil, one industry source said, adding the Can
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
CBOT corn firmer after USDA report

CBOT corn firmer after USDA report

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures firmed on Thursday after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported weekly export sales above trade expectations, although gains were clipped by largely favourable US Midwest crop weather, traders said.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Investors move back into US stock funds
Mutual Funds

Investors move back into US stock funds

Investors ended a 3-week retreat from Wall Street last week by sending nearly $8.6 billion into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks, according to data released Wednesday by the Investment Company Institute.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Investors move back into US stock funds
Mutual Funds

Investors move back into US stock funds

Investors ended a 3-week retreat from Wall Street last week by sending nearly $8.6 billion into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks, according to data released Wednesday by the Investment Company Institute.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Airbnb plans stock market splash in 2020

Airbnb plans stock market splash in 2020

Home rental giant Airbnb said it plans to list its shares in 2020, making it one of the most high-profile names to tap the stock market next year. In a short statement posted on its website on Thursday, Airbnb did not give any details on how it plans to l
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Airbnb plans stock market splash in 2020

Airbnb plans stock market splash in 2020

Home rental giant Airbnb said it plans to list its shares in 2020, making it one of the most high-profile names to tap the stock market next year. In a short statement posted on its website on Thursday, Airbnb did not give any details on how it plans to l
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bahrain gears up for first dollar bond since Gulf bailout

Bahrain gears up for first dollar bond since Gulf bailout

Bahrain has mandated banks for a dual-tranche dollar-denominated bond issue, which would be its first since it obtained a $10 billion bailout from its Gulf allies last year to avert a credit crunch. The small Gulf kingdom is looking to issue seven-year Is
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bahrain gears up for first dollar bond since Gulf bailout

Bahrain gears up for first dollar bond since Gulf bailout

Bahrain has mandated banks for a dual-tranche dollar-denominated bond issue, which would be its first since it obtained a $10 billion bailout from its Gulf allies last year to avert a credit crunch. The small Gulf kingdom is looking to issue seven-year Is
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Asset World to raise up to $1.6 billion in Thailand's biggest listing

Asset World to raise up to $1.6 billion in Thailand's biggest listing

Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's hospitality and retail arm, Asset World Corporation (AWC), aims to raise up to 48 billion baht ($1.6 billion) next month in the biggest listing of an individual company in Thailand. AWC, which announced its ini
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Asset World to raise up to $1.6 billion in Thailand's biggest listing

Asset World to raise up to $1.6 billion in Thailand's biggest listing

Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's hospitality and retail arm, Asset World Corporation (AWC), aims to raise up to 48 billion baht ($1.6 billion) next month in the biggest listing of an individual company in Thailand. AWC, which announced its ini
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
German Bund yields dip, climate package in focus

German Bund yields dip, climate package in focus

Germany's government bond yields fell on Friday, with 10-year borrowing costs dipping to one-week lows following news that a climate package would be financed without new debt. Most bond yields across the bloc were lower on renewed friction in the Middle
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
German Bund yields dip, climate package in focus

German Bund yields dip, climate package in focus

Germany's government bond yields fell on Friday, with 10-year borrowing costs dipping to one-week lows following news that a climate package would be financed without new debt. Most bond yields across the bloc were lower on renewed friction in the Middle
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Aramco hires UBS, Deutsche as bookrunners for its IPO

Saudi Aramco hires UBS, Deutsche as bookrunners for its IPO

Saudi state oil company Aramco has hired UBS Group and Deutsche as bookrunners for its initial public offering, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a sign that the deal is moving ahead despite a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Aramco hires UBS, Deutsche as bookrunners for its IPO

Saudi Aramco hires UBS, Deutsche as bookrunners for its IPO

Saudi state oil company Aramco has hired UBS Group and Deutsche as bookrunners for its initial public offering, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a sign that the deal is moving ahead despite a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street drops after China cancels trip to Montana farmland
Exchange

Wall Street drops after China cancels trip to Montana farmland

Wall Street dropped on Friday, and also finished the week lower, after a Chinese agriculture delegation cancelled a planned visit to Montana, dampening optimism about US-China trade talks. The delegates, who had been set to visit US farm states next week,
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Tunisia's foreign currency reserves rise
Currency

Tunisia's foreign currency reserves rise

Tunisia's foreign currency reserves rose to the equivalent of 103 days of imports, official data showed on Thursday, driven by a strong recovery of the tourism sector. Central bank data showed the foreign currency reserves stood at at 18.37 billion dinars
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Speculators up net long dollar bets to 5-week high
Currency

Speculators up net long dollar bets to 5-week high

Speculators boosted their net long bets on the US dollar in the latest week to a five-week high, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the net long dollar position was $15.29 bi
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Canadian dollar dips
Currency

Canadian dollar dips

The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday as domestic data showing the first retail sales gain in three months failed to impress investors. Canadian retail sales rose 0.4% in July from June on stronger sales of new cars at motor
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
BoJ hopes new phrase will keep yen bulls at bay
Currency

BoJ hopes new phrase will keep yen bulls at bay

By adding vague new language to its latest policy statement, the Bank of Japan is hoping to keep unwanted sharp gains in the yen in check, without having to tap its depleted policy tool-kit or tying its hands on future monetary action.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Dollar posts weekly gain on hopes for trade, Fed on hold

Dollar posts weekly gain on hopes for trade, Fed on hold

The US dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Friday, for its first weekly increase in three, prompted by hopes of progress in US-China trade talks and that the Federal Reserve would not lower rates aggressively. Sterling retreated from a two-month
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Lebanese PM talks to Saudi minister about support for economy
Currency

Lebanese PM talks to Saudi minister about support for economy

Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri spoke to the Saudi finance minister on Saturday about support for the Lebanese economy and preparations for the first meeting of a bilateral council, his media office said. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on We
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
M&S suffers fresh blow as finance chief quits

M&S suffers fresh blow as finance chief quits

Marks & Spencer Group Plc said on Saturday its chief financial officer, Humphrey Singer, was stepping down after little more than a year, a further setback as the retailer is demoted from Britain's leading share index. Singer, who joined from electricals
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Airbus irked by Spain's choice of fighter jet partner

Airbus irked by Spain's choice of fighter jet partner

Airbus has sharply criticised Madrid for choosing defence systems specialist Indra to coordinate Spain's participation in a Franco-German project to develop a new-generation fighter jet, in which the aviation giant is deeply involved. The decision, which
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Huawei to join forces with China Mobile to bid for Brazil's Oi

Huawei to join forces with China Mobile to bid for Brazil's Oi

Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co is joining forces with China Mobile to potentially enter a dispute to buy struggling Brazilian carrier Oi SA, in an attempt to boost its footprint in Latin America's largest market, O Globo news webs
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Thomas Cook fails to find private funds to avert collapse
Exchange

Thomas Cook fails to find private funds to avert collapse

Iconic British travel firm Thomas Cook has failed to find further private investment to stave off collapse and is now relying on an unlikely government bailout, a source close the matter told AFP on Saturday. The operator said Friday that it needed £200 m
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Powerful typhoon triggers blackout in southern Japan

Powerful typhoon triggers blackout in southern Japan

A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern Okinawa islands Saturday, cutting power to more than 15,000 homes and grounding hundreds of flights. Tapah - packing wind gusts of up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour - is now moving north and is expected to p
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Reactor at worst US nuclear accident site finally closed

Reactor at worst US nuclear accident site finally closed

The last reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania was finally shut down Friday, marking the end of the operation of the site of the worst civilian nuclear accident in US history. The plant's first reactor - which went online in
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
UK Labour deputy leader survives bid to oust him over Brexit

UK Labour deputy leader survives bid to oust him over Brexit

The deputy leader of Britain's Labour Party survived an attempt to oust him over Brexit on Saturday after party chief Jeremy Corbyn moved to defuse a row that threatened to overshadow the party's bid to show it was ready for power. Holding its annual part
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Trudeau gets brief reprieve

Trudeau gets brief reprieve

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got his first day out of the spotlight on Saturday after being hammered for images showing him in blackface, which have threatened to derail his re-election campaign. Trudeau, 47, was in eastern Canada when pictures
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Turkey says ready for Syria operation ahead of Trump talks

Turkey says ready for Syria operation ahead of Trump talks

Turkey's preparations on the border with Syria ahead of a possible operation have been completed, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday ahead of talks with US counterpart Donald Trump. After a US-Turkey deal agreed last month to create a bu
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Hong Kong police, protesters clash

Hong Kong police, protesters clash

Riot police and protesters in Hong Kong fought brief skirmishes near the Chinese border on Saturday, the latest clashes during huge pro-democracy protests that have battered the financial hub for more than three months. Police fired tear gas and rubber bu
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Strong quake in Albania damages buildings

Strong quake in Albania damages buildings

Albania was rattled by its strongest earthquake in decades Saturday, officials said, sending people fleeing into the streets in several cities, damaging buildings and triggering power cuts in the capital. The epicentre of the shallow 5.6-magnitude quake,
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations

China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations

China and the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations Saturday, days after the Pacific island nation severed ties with Taiwan. "We look forward to the quick development of bilateral relations between China and the Solomons," Chinese foreign minis
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Over 2000 under-privileged children enjoy free rides at Aladin Park

Over 2000 under-privileged children enjoy free rides at Aladin Park

As many as 2000 under-privileged children sheltered under different NGOs had a fun day at Aladin Amusement Park and enjoyed recreational activities and fun-packed rides free of cost. A A Joyland (Pvt) Ltd under its "Care for Joy" social initiative hosted
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
FFC partners with Syngenta for combined efforts towards food security

FFC partners with Syngenta for combined efforts towards food security

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) - Pakistan's leading fertilizer manufacturer is working towards ensuring Food Security in the country, which at present is affecting over 80 million populace. FFC through its non-profit organization - Sona Welfare Foundation
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
BMP announces candidates for FPCCI elections

BMP announces candidates for FPCCI elections

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) announced the candidates for the forthcoming annual election of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) 2020 by fielding Mian Anjum Nisar, a former Minister for Industries and Commerce in Govt of Punjab.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
CM reviews progress of on-going garbage disposal drive

CM reviews progress of on-going garbage disposal drive

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali during his visit of the city to review progress of first ever on-going garbage lifting drive has directed divisional administration to remove encroachment made under the flyovers and fine the builders throwing their deb
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Shell Pakistan, Hyundai Nishat embark upon landmark partnership

Shell Pakistan, Hyundai Nishat embark upon landmark partnership

Shell Pakistan Limited and Hyundai Nishat Motor Private Limited have signed an agreement at a ceremony held in Lahore; together creating value for their customers. Bringing this global partnership between Shell and Hyundai to Pakistan, Shell will be provi
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Attempt to smuggle Indian goods worth Rs 11.03 million foiled

Attempt to smuggle Indian goods worth Rs 11.03 million foiled

Model Collectorate Customs (MCC), Appraisement, East, Karachi on Saturday foiled an attempt to smuggle Indian goods worth Rs 11.03 million. According to details, the action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that some unscrupulous elements were planni
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Government urged to end uncertainty in country
Exchange

Government urged to end uncertainty in country

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has demanded steps to end pessimism in the masses and business community through result-oriented intervention.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Young farmers for efficient water management

Young farmers for efficient water management

Young farmers on Saturday called for to adopt efficient water management practices to curtail water shortages. For this, they highlighted how to initiate preparation of land for smart agriculture, strengthening water management, crops productivity enhance
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Chunian incident DNA test of 300 people completed

Chunian incident DNA test of 300 people completed

The police could not get success yet as a chase for accused involved in the brutal rape-murder of three children in Chunian, Tehsil of Kasur district, is still on.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Students urged to enhance communication skills

Students urged to enhance communication skills

The researchers should come up with viable solutions to problems of public and industry as the universities are meant for knowledge creations, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Over 1 million suffer from dementia in country: Dr Jafri

Over 1 million suffer from dementia in country: Dr Jafri

To commemorate World Alzheimer's Day, like rest of the world, Alzheimer's Pakistan in collaboration with Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) and various other organisations organized a seminars on the disease.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items on the rise

Prices of essential kitchen items on the rise

Prices of entire range of essential kitchen items kept on increasing during this week past as compared to previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that onions price went up from Rs 300 to
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Glencore joins grain merchants' digital project

Glencore joins grain merchants' digital project

Glencore Agriculture Limited has joined a project launched last year by other global grain merchants to use new technologies to raise efficiency in trading operations. The initiative was announced last October by the so-called ABCD grain majors - Archer D
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
ISO forecasts global sugar deficit of nearly 5m tonnes

ISO forecasts global sugar deficit of nearly 5m tonnes

The International Sugar Organization on Monday forecast a global sugar deficit of 4.76 million tonnes in the 2019/20 season, driven partly by lower production in India and Thailand. The inter-governmental body, in its first full outlook for the 2019/20 se
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
LME to delay ban on tainted metal until 2025
Exchange

LME to delay ban on tainted metal until 2025

The London Metal Exchange (LME) will postpone plans to ban metal tainted by human rights abuses until 2025, giving producers three more years to comply with guidelines and the exchange time to rethink its approach, industry sources said.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Mayor surrenders passport on court order

Mayor surrenders passport on court order

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) seized with the hearing of 12 May, 2007 carnage cases ordered Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar to surrender his passport to the court on Saturday. Over the course of the hearing, the court told the mayor, who was in attendance, tha
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Proposed ML-1 project: Chinese team inspects Railways infrastructure

Proposed ML-1 project: Chinese team inspects Railways infrastructure

An 8-member delegation of M/s CREEC Locomotives and Rolling Stock Design Engineers of China concluded its week-long visit of Karachi Division Saturday by holding a meeting with the Divisional Superintendent (DC), Pakistan Railways Karachi Syed Mazhar Ali
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Kaira accuses Centre of targeting Sindh government

Kaira accuses Centre of targeting Sindh government

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Saturday that the Federal government has targeted Sindh government under the garb of corruption. However, he added in the same breath that Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah wou
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Six Pakistani companies participate in Heimtextil Russia

Six Pakistani companies participate in Heimtextil Russia

Some six Pakistani companies participated, under the umbrella Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in Heimtextil Russia held from 17-19 September 2019. International Trade Fair for home textiles, floor coverings and interior furnishings; Heimte
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Over 9,000 dengue cases reported across country

Over 9,000 dengue cases reported across country

Over 9,000 dengue cases have been reported from across the country, while around 17 people lost their lives during the current year. The outbreak of dengue continues to affect thousands of people across the country and a good number of dengue suspects are
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
SHCC reviews infection prevention, control programme

SHCC reviews infection prevention, control programme

First meeting of new board of commissioners of Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) held at Karachi under the leadership of New Chairperson Ms Nargis Ghaloo. All new commissioners attended the meeting where CEO SHCC Dr Minhaj Qidwai gave overview of SHCC fu
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Commissioner removed

Lahore Commissioner removed

The Punjab government on Saturday removed District Commissioner Lahore Saleha Saeed and replaced her with Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Asghar. As per the notification issued by Punjab Services and General Administration Department (S&
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
BAT listed at DJSI for 18th year in a row

BAT listed at DJSI for 18th year in a row

British American Tobacco (BAT) has been listed at the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 18th consecutive year and has once again been named as industry leader in the DJSI's most prestigious World Index. Created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indic
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
APAT to start protest march as talks with FBR fails

APAT to start protest march as talks with FBR fails

All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has decided to start a protest march towards Islamabad as talks with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have failed. APAT Central General Secretary Naeem Mir in a statement on Saturday said that traders talks with the FBR
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Sarwar, Buzdar discuss issues
Exchange

Sarwar, Buzdar discuss issues

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here Saturday and discussed important issues including situation in the province of Punjab. Both also shared views on matters of mutual interest besides the Chunian in
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
No party will extend support to JUI-F's rally: Rashid

No party will extend support to JUI-F's rally: Rashid

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that no party will support Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman in his protest against the government. Addressing a press conference at Railways Headquarters here on Saturday, he said t
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
CTD arrests killer of MQM's MPA Liaquat Qureshi

CTD arrests killer of MQM's MPA Liaquat Qureshi

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested the murderer of the former Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Liaquat Qureshi.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Karachi to experience moderate heatwave for 3 days

Karachi to experience moderate heatwave for 3 days

The Met Office on Saturday warned the citizens against a 'moderate' heat wave spell to continue for the next three days in Karachi and other parts of Sindh, forecasting temperature may scale up to 41 degree Celsius. Scorching weather is likely to persist
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am