ISLAMABAD: The government decided on Saturday to pass only a partial price relief on to consumers of petrol and diesel, in line with the previous policy. Despite a change at the helm of affairs, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi continued the policy of former premier Nawaz Sharif and approved only half of the price reduction […]
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Petrol gets cheaper by Rs1.80 and diesel by Rs2.50 per litre
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Spot rates of cotton (Crop 2017-18)
KARACHI, July 29 (APP): Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday announced the following KCA Spot Rates for local dealing in Pak rupees for base grade 3 (three) staple length 1-1/16″ Micronaire value between 3.8 and 4.9 NCL. Rate Ex-Gin Up-country Spot Rates for Price Expenses Ex-Karachi 37.324 kgs 6,350 135 6,485 Equivalent 40 kgs 6,805 […]
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Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market
HYDERABAD, July 29 (APP): Following were the bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market on Saturday. Gold 24K Rs.43500.00/10 grams Gold 22K Rs.39880.00/10 grams Silver Rs. 625.00/10 grams
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Pakistan, US launch publication to strengthen agri sector
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States governments have launched the “Punjab Province’s Soil Fertility Atlas”, a publication aimed at monitoring and sustaining soil fertility and strengthening the agricultural sector. USAID Mission Director Jerry Bisson, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan and Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Chairman Dr Yusuf […]
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MPs refuse to take briefing from SBP chief
ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Thursday refused to take briefing from State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Tariq Bajwa on recent rupee depreciation against US dollar. The committee, which met under the chair of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, has demanded that SBP Deputy Governor Riaz Riazuddin should brief the committee […]
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Pakistan, Australia sign MoU to strengthen TVET sector
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Australia Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Executive Director National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema and CEO Australian Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Craig Robertson signed the MoU at the Pakistan High […]