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Indian rupee strengthens against dollar
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Friday strengthened against the dollar, tracking gains in the domestic equity markets. The local unit...
Under Competition Act, 2010: CCP takes notice of rising food prices, initiates inquiry against ‘profiteers’
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), taking the notice of increasing prices of food commodities in domestic market, has...
Bulls continue at KSE as 100 index reaches 33975.71, up 33.43 points or 0.10pc
Karachi - Extending the last day gaining streak, the Karachi Stock Exchange remained bullish in early trading on Friday...
Japan stocks rise 15yrs high as dollar jumps on upbeat US data
TOKYO: Japanese stocks rose to a fresh 15-year high on Friday with the dollar boosted by upbeat U.S. data, but...
Former Senate chairman robbed of Rs20m in cash, 150-tola gold, 6 watches, 2 mobiles
ISLAMABAD – Four robbers made of cash and valuables worth over Rs30 million from the house of Wasim Sajjad, a...
Singapore imports from Germany jump by $13.48b in 2014
SINGAPORE: New figures show that imports from Germany have jumped since 2010, though Singapore's exports to that country have slipped...
Ex-Senate chairman robbed of Rs20m in cash, 150-tola gold, 6 watches, 2 mobiles
ISLAMABAD – Four robbers made of cash and valuables worth over Rs30 million from the house of Wasim Sajjad, a...
Qatar’s investment in US jumps to $35 billion
DOHA: Investment opportunities are abound in the US for Qataris in various sectors. Citing recent announcements by top government officials,...
Scientists identify species of seadragon after analysing samples from vivid red specimen in Australia
MEXICO: Scientists identify a new species of seadragon after analysing samples from a vivid red specimen discovered in Western Australia....
Diesel price to go down from Rs80.61 to Rs77.61: Govt to increase petrol price by Rs4.5/litre
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to increase petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) prices in Pakistan by Rs4.5 per litre from...
Thai Customs arrests SA woman for smuggling 7kg cocaine
JOHANNESBURG: A South African woman has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the country. The 34-year-old was...
40% tyres imported, 37% smuggled: Pakistan produces only 23% of 8.2m market demand
KARACHI: Heavy smuggling of tyres in Pakistan has scared away foreign investors and India is taking advantage of the situation...
During final re-entry, Europe’s space truck burned up
CANADA: In the end, Europe's fifth and final space station freighter went out in more of a fiery blaze than...
Life began on earth may be older than we thought: Study
MEXICO: The Earth was a hostile environment marked by unpredictable climate and oxygen-deprived air over 3 billion years ago. Researchers...
Despite record $10.3b remittances, Pakistan’s C/A deficit widens by $95m to $2.307b in July-Jan: SBP
KARACHI – Though the overseas Pakistanis sent record $10.3bn remittances, Pakistan’s current account deficit widened by $95 million in January...
Pak reserves rise to $16.036b from $15.238b; SBP’s by $777m to $11.194b from $10.417b
KARACHI: During the week ending Feb 13, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.036 billion compared to $15.238bn...
Manzoor Memon starts work as Collector Customs Appraisement-East
KARACHI: The Collector of Grade-BS 20, Manzoor Hussain Memon has started work as the Collector Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) of...
FBR to be given assistance in formulating taxation rules: NAB Chief Siraj Naeem
KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will assist the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in formulating taxation rules, NAB Director...
Govt to take action against fake pesticides manufacturing companies: Sikandar Hayat Bosan
MULTAN: Federal Minister for National Food and Security Sikandar Hayat Bosan said that the government will take stern action against...
Chairman TEVTA urges promotion of handicrafts to generate revenue
MULTAN: TEVTA Chairman Irfan Sheikh has said that Multan has a great potential to produce and earn enormous returns in...
