SYDNEY, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – Australian stocks surged more than three percent Thursday in one of their best sessions for years on the back of a commodity rally with investors betting US president-elect Donald Trump will pursue business-friendly policies. At the close, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 3.34 percent, or 172.2 points, at 5,328.8, following global markets […]
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Australian shares end 3.34% higher
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Length of Motorway network to reach 2,000 KM in three years
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): After the completion of under-construction motorway projects, the length of motorway network willreach 2,000 kilometres in next three years. An official of National Highway Authority (NHA) told APP onSunday that during past one year, two sections of 115 KM have beenadded to the motorway network while overlay of 357 KM Lahore-Islamabad […]
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Bidding for 67 FMs radio licenses on Nov 7, 8
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Bidding for FM radio licensing ofPhase-IX has been scheduled on November 7 and 8 at PakistanElectronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Headquarters. According to an official, PEMRA is offering licenses for 67 cities across the country and pre-qualified companies have been invited to participate in the bid. PEMRA will award at least […]
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PSO launches new range of premium quality fuel products
KARACHI, Nov 6 (APP): Pakistan’s leading oil marketing company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), has launched a new range of superior quality fuel products namely Altron Premium and Altron X High Performance nationwide. A statement here on Sunday said that the new product range is now on sale at Pakistan State Oil stations in Karachi and […]
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Women Chamber to be operational soon in Sialkot: Dr Mariyam
SIALKOT, Nov 6 (APP): Arrangement are being finalised for setting up the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the city. This was said by Chairperson Departmental Committee on Women Entrepreneurs of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Dr Mariyam Noman while talking to APP here on Sunday. She said at present a […]
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ECB should tail off bond purchases: German experts
FRANKFURT, Nov 2, (APP/AFP) – The European Central Bank’s easy-money policy has let eurozone governments delay key reforms, a German expert panel said Wednesday, urging the Frankfurt institution to ease off the massive stimulus spending. “The extent of monetary easing in the euro area is no longer appropriate given the region’s economic recovery,” the German […]