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Print - 2019-12-12
Bosnia closes 'jungle' migrant camp

Bosnia closes 'jungle' migrant camp

Bosnia will on Wednesday dismantle tents at a makeshift migrant camp known as the "jungle" for its brutal conditions, after transferring hundreds of people to Sarajevo. Rights groups heavily criticised the Vucjak camp, where migrants slept in tents with n
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Power projects: ADB raises transparency questions

Power projects: ADB raises transparency questions

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reportedly raised questions of transparency in execution of power projects funded by it and indicated further investment of $ 2 billion in the energy sector during the coming three years.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
ADB says signs of stabilization emerging

ADB says signs of stabilization emerging

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said that signs of economic stabilization are emerging in Pakistan during the ongoing fiscal year 2019-20.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favourable' outlook

Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favourable' outlook

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signalled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, China to implement 'Green Corridor' system

Pakistan, China to implement 'Green Corridor' system

Pakistani and Chinese customs administrations have principally agreed to implement 'Green Corridor' - a fast track customs clearance system exclusively for speedy clearances of the perishable agricultural products, under the proposed Green Corridor at Sus
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Ailing Zardari granted bail

Ailing Zardari granted bail

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to former president Asif Ali Zardari on medical grounds.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Lawyers ransack PIC in row with doctors; 4 patients die

Lawyers ransack PIC in row with doctors; 4 patients die

A large number of enraged lawyers stormed and ransacked the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) on Wednesday, and at least four patients, including an elderly woman, died during the disturbance.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
'Historic' tax recovery made

'Historic' tax recovery made

Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation - Customs, Karachi has made a "historic" tax recovery of Rs 221.7 million from Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL).
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Russia for stronger ties with Pakistan

Russia for stronger ties with Pakistan

Russian Minister for Trade and Industry, Denis Manturov on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and reaffirmed his country's desire for stronger ties with Pakistan, saying that a vast potential exists for enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed faces terror financing charges

Hafiz Saeed faces terror financing charges

A anti-terrorism court indicted Hafiz Saeed on terror financing charges on Wednesday, a government prosecutor and defence lawyer said.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Corporate sector: SECP introduces 'Regulatory Sandbox Environment'

Corporate sector: SECP introduces 'Regulatory Sandbox Environment'

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Wednesday took a major step to facilitate corporate sector by introducing 'Regulatory Sandbox Environment' for companies to conduct limited scale live tests of new products, services or business models
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Government's 'objectionable' approach to opposition parties criticized

Government's 'objectionable' approach to opposition parties criticized

In the backdrop of an enlarging deadlock between the government and the opposition, work in relation to legislations on a wide range of critical subjects including meeting key commitments to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with respect to an amendm
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
DG ISPR's press conference postponed

DG ISPR's press conference postponed

An important press conference of the Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, scheduled to take place yesterday, now has been postponed, said ISPR on Wednesday.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Protests flare in India against citizenship law

Protests flare in India against citizenship law

India's ruling Hindu nationalist government on Wednesday won parliamentary approval for a far-reaching citizenship law that critics say undermines the country's secular constitution, as protests against the legislation intensified.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
NAB to file references against PPP MNA Nadir Magsi, others

NAB to file references against PPP MNA Nadir Magsi, others

An executive board meeting (EBM) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was held here on Wednesday with Chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal in the chair. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman NAB, Prosecutor General Accoun-tability, Director Genera
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Niger military camp attack kills more than 60

Niger military camp attack kills more than 60

Jihadists attacked a Niger military camp near the border with Mali with shelling and mortars, killing more than 60 people, a security source said on Wednesday.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Impeachment charges against Trump
Letters

Impeachment charges against Trump

Democrats in the House of Representatives have announced formal charges against President Donald Trump. The US President is accused of abusing power and obstructing Congress . He's the fourth president in the US history to face impeachment.
Updated 12 Dec, 2019 06:26am
US Army will fund rare earths plant for weapons development
Articles

US Army will fund rare earths plant for weapons development

The US Army plans to fund construction of rare earths processing facilities, part of an urgent push by Washington to secure domestic supply of the minerals used to make military weapons and electronics, according to a government document seen by Reuters.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
High interest rates, low investments
Articles

High interest rates, low investments

Sustainable technology and Industry 4.0-enabled technologies, most recently presented at the ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spain, are taking the global textile industry by storm. The tech world is rapidly moving forward and R&D in textile machinery continues to
Updated 12 Dec, 2019 05:09am
Refunds delayed is justice denied
Articles

Refunds delayed is justice denied

In Naya Pakistan you have to thank those who sit on your money and return it, in dribs and drabs, as and when it suits them. But lest you should forget, when you get your money back you have to make a public announcement of your gratitude by taking out an
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
After the London incident

After the London incident

Political temperature is rising again between the government and the PML-N because of a demonstration by a group of Pakistanis outside the London residence of the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. Speaking in the National Assembly on a point of order, parliamen
Updated 12 Dec, 2019 07:04am
Provincial surplus

Provincial surplus

The budgetary behaviour of the four provinces has a substantial impact on the overall fiscal position of the country. A consolidated surplus in their budgets could reduce the overall budget deficit of the country and vice versa. Mercifully, the FY20 has o
Updated 12 Dec, 2019 07:06am
Zardari to hunt Khillari after treatment: Bilawal

Zardari to hunt Khillari after treatment: Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Asif Ali Zardari is a hunter and he would hunt 'Khillari' (player) after his treatment.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Foreign funding: PTI expects ECP to scrutinise PML-N, PPP in same way

Foreign funding: PTI expects ECP to scrutinise PML-N, PPP in same way

The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that it expects Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to scrutinize the foreign funds of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) the same way it scrutinized th
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
ECC to approve policy guidelines for RLNG sale price today
Energy

ECC to approve policy guidelines for RLNG sale price today

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (today) with finance advisor in the chair, will approve policy guidelines for sale price of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG).
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
LHCBA demands release of lawyers

LHCBA demands release of lawyers

The representatives of legal fraternity have termed violence inside the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) a reaction to inaction of police regarding arrest of doctors involved in torturing lawyers few days before and demanded immediate release of their
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PM takes notice of lawyers' attack on PIC

PM takes notice of lawyers' attack on PIC

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday took notice of violent lawyers' attack on Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). The Prime Minister has sought report from Punjab Chief Secretary (CS) Azam Suleiman Khan and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shoaib Da
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Daraz launches 12.12 sale event today

Daraz launches 12.12 sale event today

Daraz, an online shopping platform, has announced that the end of season sale has been launched today (Thursday), which will offer Pakistani shoppers an engaging and personalised experience.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Government urged to introduce modern harvest technology

Government urged to introduce modern harvest technology

Secretary General (Federal) of the Businessmen Panel and former chairman FPCCI Standing Committee on Agriculture Produce, Ahmad Jawad has said modern technology should be introduced for pre- and post-harvest. Such technology should especially be provided
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Murad acknowledges weaknesses in implementing human rights laws

Murad acknowledges weaknesses in implementing human rights laws

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the provincial government has enacted a large number of laws to ensure protection of human rights but due to weaknesses in the implementation system they have not been implemented in true letter and s
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Centre releases Rs 250 million for establishing CETP
Business & Economy

Centre releases Rs 250 million for establishing CETP

Federal Government released Rs250 million for establishment of Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) for industrial areas of Karachi. The released funds of Rs250 million since the first week of December in financial year 2019-20 is the fifty percent of
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
GCT offers help in school education system

GCT offers help in school education system

The Green Crescent Trust (GCT) celebrating the silver jubilee of its foundation has offered voluntary services to Sindh government to completely overhaul and upgrade its school education sector in view of its own success story of establishing over 150 not
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Nespak celebrates 40 years of operations in Oman
Business & Economy

Nespak celebrates 40 years of operations in Oman

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) Pvt Limited has successfully completed 40 years of its operations in Oman. Since its establishment in 1979, NESPAK has contributed to 60 to 70 percent road infrastructure development of Oman and earned hefty
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PTA demands payment of ST refund claims
Cotton & Textile

PTA demands payment of ST refund claims

Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Sheikh Afzal Hussain has said that PTA member exporters are unable to execute their export activities in the wake of cash flow problems being confronted by them severely, which is stuck with the government on
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Children's Literature Festival concludes

Children's Literature Festival concludes

The 63rd Children's Literature Festival (CLF) concluded on Wednesday in Peshawar which brought intense learning, exciting activities and vibrant festivities for children in the provincial capital.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Senate body defers discussion on power bill

Senate body defers discussion on power bill

The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Wednesday deferred discussion on 'the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power (Amendment) Bill, 2019.'
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PKI to protest against govt policies on 18th

PKI to protest against govt policies on 18th

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) on Wednesday announced the end of its "love marriage" with PTI government, and threatened to put up their children for sale during the protest in federal capital on December 18, 2019 (next Wednesday).
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Transfers and postings in NAB

Transfers and postings in NAB

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal on Wednesday approved transfer of three senior officers.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Seminar on 'HIV/AIDS' held at KMU

Seminar on 'HIV/AIDS' held at KMU

The Institute of Public Health & Social Sciences, Khyber Medical University has organized a seminar on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) on world day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate internatio
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Petrol pumps: Trade body to protest against imposition of fines

Petrol pumps: Trade body to protest against imposition of fines

The business community here on Wednesday warned to launch protest against imposing heavy fines and sealing of petrol pumps due to violation of district administration orders regarding ban on sale of petrol to bikers without helmet in provincial metropolis
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
In 7 districts of KP: Computerisation of land record by June 2020

In 7 districts of KP: Computerisation of land record by June 2020

Special Assistant to KP CM on Information Technology and Science Technology (IT&ST) Kamran Bangash said that land records of seven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be computerized by June 2020 to facilitate people in the settlement of their cases rela
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
TME selected as 2020 Microsoft Showcase School

TME selected as 2020 Microsoft Showcase School

The Millennium Education (TME) was selected by Microsoft as a 2020 Microsoft Showcase School for its excellence in demonstrating student outcomes resulting from its commitment to educational transformation, driven effectively by teachers and school leader
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Various drugs unavailable at markets: survey

Various drugs unavailable at markets: survey

The medicine markets are facing acute shortage of some of drugs, especially imported medicines of Indian origin, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Wednesday.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PQGTL participates in IFC
Money & Banking

PQGTL participates in IFC

Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited participated at IBA CEIF Islamic Finance Conference (IFC) 2019 held in Karachi. The conference theme was 'Emerging Trends in Islamic Finance' in which the key objective was to promote innovation and research in the Islami
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Strategy for land tenure governance launched in Sindh

Strategy for land tenure governance launched in Sindh

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the government of Sindh launched the 'Strategy to Mainstream the Principles and Practices of Responsible Governance of Tenure in Legislation, Administration and Polici
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Rebuilding houses: seven-day notices served

Rebuilding houses: seven-day notices served

The Capital Development Authority's (CDA) Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday served seven days notices on those affectees of Sector E-12, who have rebuilt houses on the CDA /state land. Affectees of Mauza Behkar Fateh Bakhsh have also been intimated to
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Auction for PIBs: government mops up Rs 137.685 billion
Money & Banking

Auction for PIBs: government mops up Rs 137.685 billion

The federal government Wednesday borrowed some Rs 137.685 billion through the auction for long-term investment bonds. The State Bank of Pakistan conducted the auction for the sale of 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and 20-year Pakistan Investment Bond (PIBs) Fixe
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Baba Farid, Guru Nanak spread peace, humanity, tolerance: Sarwar

Baba Farid, Guru Nanak spread peace, humanity, tolerance: Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Wednesday said that Baba Fareed and Baba Guru Nanak spread message of peace, humanity and tolerance and we need to promote their teachings for establishing harmony in the world. He was addressing the inaugural s
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Treasury defends police action against contractual teachers

Treasury defends police action against contractual teachers

Treasury on Wednesday defended police violence against the contractual teachers during the Sindh Assembly session, warning that law enforcers will take action no matter 'teachers' if crossing into the city's Red Zone.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PM may visit KSA next month

PM may visit KSA next month

Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit Saudi Arabia next month to hold talks with Saudi leadership on issues of mutual interest and regional situation. Diplomatic sources said the Prime Minister, during his visit to the Kingdom, will meet King Salma
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Six-year-old dog bite victim from Larkana dies

Six-year-old dog bite victim from Larkana dies

Husnain, a six-year old kid who suffered multiple vicious bites from several stray dogs in Larkana, died on Wednesday at the Jinnah Hospital Karachi after infection weakened his 'immune system' to further survive, the Sindh Health Minister said.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Malaysian University delegation visits UVAS

Malaysian University delegation visits UVAS

The Malaysian delegation visited along with Vice-Chancellor University of Education Lahore (UE) Meritorious Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore City Campus.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
NIC Programme startups pitch to Japanese cos in Pakistan
IT & Computers

NIC Programme startups pitch to Japanese cos in Pakistan

Ignite National Technology Fund an innovation value chain fixing arm of Ministry of IT & Telecom organized one day pitching event, in which 25 startups of NIC Program pitched their business idea and products/services to Japanese companies working in Pakis
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
NUST student secures job at Fortune 500 firm in KPK

NUST student secures job at Fortune 500 firm in KPK

Misbah Hamid, a final year student at the NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS), hit a home run by standing first at a competition of female engineering students, concluded the other day at Budapest, Hungary. Her excelling perfo
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Governor meets DG Rangers Punjab

Governor meets DG Rangers Punjab

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar held a meeting with Director General Rangers Punjab Maj. Gen. Amir Majeed here on Wednesday and exchanged views on border security situation and matters of mutual interest.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Aitezaz demands legal action against lawyers

Aitezaz demands legal action against lawyers

Ch Aitezaz Ahsan, a senior leader of lawyers' community, has demanded legal action against the lawyers ransacking Punjab Institute of Cardiology.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PDWP approves three uplift schemes

PDWP approves three uplift schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party has approved three development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs6,719.817 million.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PU teachers boycott classes over cut in budget

PU teachers boycott classes over cut in budget

Punjab University Academic Staff Association on Wednesday boycotted classes for one hour and took out a protest rally to protest against 50 per cent cut in the budget of higher education.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PHMA lauds government for releasing ST refunds
Cotton & Textile

PHMA lauds government for releasing ST refunds

The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association has welcomed the release of sales tax refunds of Rs32.20 billion and appreciated the Ministry of Commerce for releasing another Rs17.6 billion under DLDL, saying the initiatives will act as a driv
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar vows to punish culprits of PIC tragedy

Buzdar vows to punish culprits of PIC tragedy

Terming the rumpus and destruction caused by lawyers at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) as an illogical and illegal act, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday said that legal action will be taken against those who took law in
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Vivo launches V17 pre-order campaign
Telecommunication

Vivo launches V17 pre-order campaign

Vivo, the global innovative smartphone brand has announced pre-order campaign for the flagship V17 in Pakistan. Continuing the tradition, this new phone brings innovation with its iView Display and packs a premium set of specifications including the massi
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Razak assures APTMA of resolving power tariff issue
Cotton & Textile

Razak assures APTMA of resolving power tariff issue

A delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) led by its Chairman met with the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Industries & Production and Investment, Razak Dawood Wednesday.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Misleading opinions inducing masses for stock trading: SECP
Stocks

Misleading opinions inducing masses for stock trading: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has observed that recently certain incidences and statements have been reported in the print/electronic/social media influencing sentiments about the stock market. These reports have been issued by
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Century Paper and Board Mills
Brief Recordings

Century Paper and Board Mills

Century Paper and Board Mills (PSX: CEPB) is part of the Lakson Group of companies. Lakson Group, established in 1954, has ventured into a variety of businesses from technology to media to packaging to FMCGs among others. It is one of the largest and most
Updated 13 Dec, 2019 06:03am
Another Iraqi activist killed as UN accuses 'militias'

Another Iraqi activist killed as UN accuses 'militias'

A third anti-government activist has been murdered in Iraq in less than 10 days, police and medics said Wednesday, as the United Nations accused militias of killing and abducting demonstrators.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Greta slams 'misleading' climate pledges at chaotic UN summit

Greta slams 'misleading' climate pledges at chaotic UN summit

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg accused rich countries of "misleading" people over climate action at UN talks in Madrid on Wednesday as scuffles broke out between security guards and environmental protestors. The UN climate forum tasked with saving the wo
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
In first for Italy, woman to head constitutional court

In first for Italy, woman to head constitutional court

Judge and law professor Marta Cartabia was unanimously elected on Wednesday to head Italy's constitutional court, the first time in the country's history a woman has presided over the powerful body.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
EU leader urges MEPs to back green growth plan

EU leader urges MEPs to back green growth plan

The EU's top official Wednesday launched the bloc's new "Green Deal", hailing it as a strategy for jobs and economic growth, not just for cutting emissions.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Turkey court keeps US consul staffer in jail

Turkey court keeps US consul staffer in jail

A Turkish court rejected a request Wednesday to release a US consular staffer jailed since 2017 on espionage charges as he told the judge no credible evidence had been submitted against him.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Taliban bombers target key US Afghanistan base as talks resume

Taliban bombers target key US Afghanistan base as talks resume

Taliban suicide bombers targeted a key US military base in Afghanistan Wednesday in a major attack that killed two civilians and wounded more than 70 others, officials said, amid renewed peace talks between the United States and the militants.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Chinese businessman murdered in Bangladesh

Chinese businessman murdered in Bangladesh

Bangladesh police Wednesday found the body of a Chinese businessman who was murdered and his body dumped in an upscale Dhaka neighbourhood, officials said.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Britain heads into charged Brexit election

Britain heads into charged Brexit election

Britain's feuding party leaders criss-crossed the country on Wednesday in a frantic push for votes on the eve of a highly-charged general election aimed at finally settling the Brexit crisis.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
South Korea buys wheat
Commodities

South Korea buys wheat

South Korea's largest feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) purchased about 60,000 tonnes of feed wheat to be sourced from optional origins in an international tender which closed on Tuesday, European traders said. The wheat was purchased at around $239 a t
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report

PMEX daily trading report

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,297. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 4.153 billion and the number of lots traded was 5,378.
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Paris wheat futures drop on fall in US markets
Commodities

Paris wheat futures drop on fall in US markets

Paris wheat futures dropped on Tuesday in step with a fall in US markets in Chicago, while traders waited to see if French wheat would pick up an export sale in a purchase tender being held by Egypt. Grain markets were awaiting US Department of Agricultur
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Asia's naphtha rises to 1-1/2 weeks high
Energy

Asia's naphtha rises to 1-1/2 weeks high

Asia's naphtha crack rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday to reach its highest in nearly 1-1/2 weeks at $122.18 a tonne as persistent strong demand soaked up supplies. Taiwan's Formosa, also Asia's top naphtha importer, is looking to buy naphtha
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Chinese iron ore rises to over four months high
Commodities

Chinese iron ore rises to over four months high

Iron ore futures in China rose to their highest in more than four months on Tuesday on supply uncertainties expected to emerge during the first quarter of next year. The most traded iron ore futures contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, for May 2020
Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am