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KARACHI: 88 delegations from 47 countries are participating in the 8th biennial International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2014) at...

After 30% cut in int’l oil rates, OGRA slashes petrol price by Rs 9.66/ litre on Nawaz’s order

ISLAMABAD: After 30 percent cut in international oil rates, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has slasheed petrol price by Rs...

50,000MW electricity can be produced thru Thar coal project: experts

ISLAMABAD: Experts in seminar have said that the government can overcome power crisis through Thar coal that is the most...

Unhygienic food: 148 eateries, shops, vendors served notice by CDA

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority issued notices to 148 eateries, shops and vendors for selling unhygienic and adulterated food during...

Rs19 cut in petrol prices in 1 month: LPG rate also down by Rs5-10

LAHORE: After more than Rs19 cut in petrol prices in one month by the federal government, the marketing companies of...

Banking group Al Baraka records $207m profit in 9 months of 2014, assets touch $22.5b

KARACHI: Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) has recorded a profit of $207 million in the first nine months of 2014....

Closing: KSE plunges 52pts, down 0.17% on upcoming PTI showdown

KARACHI: The fast-changing political scenario and fears of a looming political showdown on Nov 30 caused ripples in the Karachi...

Expanded Benazir Int’l Airport with 300 bikes, cars parking facility in Jan 2015

ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the ongoing renovation, expansion and development work at Benazir Bhutto International Airport (BBIA)...

80mmcf gas sought for 200MW power generation, KP industries

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has demanded gas for power generation and Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has written several letters to...

With $22.5b assets, $2b equity: ABG earns $207m in 9 months

KARACHI: With assets strength of $22.5 billion and equity of $2 billion, Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) earned $207 million...

Rs21.8b earning with 73% growth: Mamnoon greets PSO on inclusion in Forbes top 2000 Company list

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain lauded the outstanding performance of the PSO and its subsequent inclusion in Forbes top 2000 Company...

Standard Chartered lauds sale of $1b Sukuk bonds at 7.75% interest rate

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Shazad Dada has dubbed the issuance of Sukuk bonds an achievement for the...

$2b offered for PSM revamp: Pak-Russia agree to deepen trade, economic ties: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: The Russian Bank VneshTorgovBank (VTB) and public-sector enterprise Tyazhpromexport have expressed their readiness to offer $2 billion ($1 each)...

Rs800m taxes, 120m bags annually: PJMA urges jute bags use for food items

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KARACHI: The government should make compulsory the use of jute bags for storage and packaging of grains and other edibles....

80mmcf gas sought for 200MW electricity, KP industries: CM Khattak approaches PM

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has demanded gas for power generation and Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has written several letters to...

Karachiites transport woes: Sindh yet to release funds for repair to CNG buses

KARACHI: Though Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah inaugurated half of the previously running 36 CNG buses on Sept 5,...

100,000 deaths annually: Governor vows water filtration plant in every school to save lives

FAISALABAD: More than 100,000 children die every year of water-borne diseases caused by drinking of unhygienic and contaminated water. Punjab...

Three zones, 10 teams: CDA goes all-out against encroachers

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) have divided the capital into three zones and constituted 10 teams to retrieve occupied...

600-kg dead chicken, meat captured; three held from Tollington Market