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Senate reaffirms commitment to freedom of press

The Upper House of Parliament Friday passed a unanimous resolution, reaffirming its strong commitment to freedom of press and expression, calling it crucial for rule of law and strengthening of democracy in the country.

Published 04 May, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of agreeing to create unified tax agency

Former Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani Thursday accused the federal government of agreeing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to withdraw collection of taxes from provinces within one year, creating one tax collecting agency under the Centre. Speakin

Published 03 May, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of agreeing to create unified tax agency

Published 03 May, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of agreeing to create unified tax agency

Published 03 May, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of agreeing to create unified tax agency

Published 03 May, 2019 12:00am

Parliamentary bodies to be briefed about IMF package details: Azhar

State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar Tuesday informed the Senate that a briefing would be given to the concerned standing committees of Senate and National Assembly once the package with International Monetary Fund (IMF) is finalised.

Published 01 May, 2019 12:00am

Parliamentary bodies to be briefed about IMF package details: Azhar

Published 01 May, 2019 12:00am

Parliamentary bodies to be briefed about IMF package details: Azhar

Published 01 May, 2019 12:00am

Senate passes 'The Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill, 2018'

The Senate on Monday passed 'The Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill, 2018,' seeking amendment in the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929, defining child as a person who is under 18 years of age and criminalising the underage weddings.

Published 30 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Firing range plan by US embassy: Senate chief refers matter to concerned panel for probe

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday referred the controversial firing range construction by the US embassy in Islamabad to concerned committee of the House to probe the matter. Lt Gen Abdul Qayyum (Retd) of opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PM

Published 27 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Firing range plan by US embassy: Senate chief refers matter to concerned panel for probe

Published 27 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Country heading towards quasi-presidential form of government, says Rabbani

Former Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Friday pointed out that appointment of unelected members as advisers and special assistants to the prime minister beyond a certain limit is not only violation of the Constitution but it is also an indication that the

Published 27 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Asghar Khan case: FIA asked to file report within four weeks

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday once again recommended closure of Asghar Khan case for lack of evidence, which the Supreme Court rejected and sought report in four weeks. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Azmat Saeed Sheikh was hearing a

Published 23 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PBC, other bodies put their weight behind Justice Isa

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Monday rejected the Punjab Bar Council's (PBC) resolution against Supreme Court judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa, saying 'members of legal fraternity have become puppets of the puppet master.' The decision, which was taken at an emer

Published 23 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PBC, other bodies put their weight behind Justice Isa

Published 23 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Economic crisis: PM praises Sheikh, asks him to work harder

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday directed his newly appointed Adviser on Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafiz Sheikh to chalk out policies that are aligned with the government's vision and priorities. The sources within the government told

Published 21 Apr, 2019 12:00am

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Economic crisis: PM praises Sheikh, asks him to work harder

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday directed his newly appointed Adviser on Finance and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafiz Sheikh to chalk out policies that are aligned with the government's vision and priorities. The sources within the government told
Published 21 Apr, 2019 12:00am

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Capital punishment: legal experts divided over government's decision

Legal experts are divided over the government's decision to convert capital punishment into life imprisonment to facilitate extradition of Pakistani nationals living abroad, particularly in European countries, and facing serious charges in Pakistan.
Published 19 Apr, 2019 12:00am

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Matter deferred to next Cabinet meeting: Amnesty plan still requires fine-tuning

A special meeting of the federal cabinet called by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday failed to finalise introduction of new amnesty scheme and postponed the matter till next cabinet meeting for further deliberations. The Prime Minister had convened a
Published 18 Apr, 2019 12:00am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency Rate

USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 30

278.97

USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 30

278.77

USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 30

154.56

USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 30

0.91

Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 30

1.24

Euro to USD / Jan 30

1.04

Stock Volume

S&P 500 / Jan 29

6,039.31

Nasdaq / Jan 29

19,632.32

Hang Seng / Jan 29

20,225.11

Dow Jones / Jan 29

44,713.52

India Sensex / Jan 30

76,776.38

Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 30

39,467.47

FTSE 100 / Jan 30

8,567.71

Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30

21,655.86

Item Value

Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 29

18,285

Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 29

247,513

Petrol/Litre / Jan 30

256.13

Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 30

72.66

Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 30

2,759.76

Diesel/Litre / Jan 30

260.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock Price

Chenab Ltd / Jan 30

Chenab Limited(CHBL)

9.08

▲ 1 (12.38%)

Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 30

Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)

9.26

▲ 1 (12.11%)

PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 30

PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)

2.52

▲ 0.23 (10.04%)

Redco Textile / Jan 30

Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)

21.97

▲ 2 (10.02%)

Sana Ind / Jan 30

Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)

28.77

▲ 2.62 (10.02%)

I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 30

ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)

14.29

▲ 1.3 (10.01%)

Ashfaq Textile / Jan 30

Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)

17.48

▲ 1.59 (10.01%)

Ahmad Hassan / Jan 30

Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)

59.90

▲ 5.45 (10.01%)

Atlas Honda Ltd / Jan 30

Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)

873.29

▲ 79.39 (10%)

Stock Price

Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 30

Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)

6.91

▼ -0.97 (-12.31%)

First Capital Equities / Jan 30

First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)

5.21

▼ -0.68 (-11.54%)

National Silk / Jan 30

The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)

45.35

▼ -5.04 (-10%)

Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 30

Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)

55.40

▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)

Kohat Textile / Jan 30

Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)

32

▼ -3.13 (-8.91%)

Hussain Industries / Jan 30

Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)

26.41

▼ -2.45 (-8.49%)

Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 30

Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)

13.60

▼ -1.14 (-7.73%)

JS Investments / Jan 30

JS Investments Limited(JSIL)

21.02

▼ -1.74 (-7.64%)

Universal Ins. / Jan 30

The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)

9.13

▼ -0.67 (-6.84%)

Stock Volume

Sui South Gas / Jan 30

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

48,078,930

▲ 2.48

Waves Home Appliances / Jan 30

Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)

33,126,010

▲ 1.16

Bank Makramah / Jan 30

Bank Makramah Limited(BML)

31,438,642

▲ 0.23

Cnergyico PK / Jan 30

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

31,197,761

▲ 0.13

K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 30

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

29,670,310

▲ 0.13

Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 30

Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)

25,413,292

▲ 2.73

Dewan Motors / Jan 30

Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)

24,726,221

▼ -1.63

WorldCall Telecom / Jan 30

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

20,794,723

▲ 0.02

Fauji Cement / Jan 30

Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)

13,308,955

▲ 0.1

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New currency notes to enter circulation in 2025, confirms SBP governor

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US business delegation explores investment opportunities in Pakistan

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USAID pauses funding programmes for Pakistan

‘Lack of triggers’: KSE-100 closes 543 points lower as selling persists

NJLI Sarmaya Growth Fund Rates

Salaried individuals: FBR issues ‘frivolous’ tax recovery notices

New currency notes to enter circulation in 2025, confirms SBP governor

Aurangzeb hints at tax reforms for Pakistan’s salaried group

High-level US team arrives to talk business

POS system: FBR introduces massive changes in retailers’ procedure

Gas market: private sector likely to help reduce circular debt

Salaried individuals: Aurangzeb signals possible tax slab overhaul

KSE-100 loses nearly 1,500 points as market looks for fresh triggers

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 30	278.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 30	278.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 30	154.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 30	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 30	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 30	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 29	6,039.31
Nasdaq / Jan 29	19,632.32
Hang Seng / Jan 29	20,225.11
Dow Jones / Jan 29	44,713.52
India Sensex / Jan 30	76,776.38
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 30	39,467.47
FTSE 100 / Jan 30	8,567.71
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30	21,655.86

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 29	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 29	247,513
Petrol/Litre / Jan 30	256.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 30	72.66
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 30	2,759.76
Diesel/Litre / Jan 30	260.95

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 30 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 30 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.26 ▲ 1 (12.11%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 30 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.52 ▲ 0.23 (10.04%)
Redco Textile / Jan 30 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	21.97 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Sana Ind / Jan 30 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 30 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	14.29 ▲ 1.3 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	17.48 ▲ 1.59 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jan 30 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Atlas Honda Ltd / Jan 30 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	873.29 ▲ 79.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 30 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.91 ▼ -0.97 (-12.31%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 30 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.21 ▼ -0.68 (-11.54%)
National Silk / Jan 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	45.35 ▼ -5.04 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 30 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Kohat Textile / Jan 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	32 ▼ -3.13 (-8.91%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 30 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.41 ▼ -2.45 (-8.49%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.60 ▼ -1.14 (-7.73%)
JS Investments / Jan 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	21.02 ▼ -1.74 (-7.64%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 30 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.13 ▼ -0.67 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jan 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,078,930 ▲ 2.48
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 30 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,126,010 ▲ 1.16
Bank Makramah / Jan 30 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,438,642 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Jan 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,197,761 ▲ 0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,670,310 ▲ 0.13
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 30 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	25,413,292 ▲ 2.73
Dewan Motors / Jan 30 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,726,221 ▼ -1.63
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,794,723 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Jan 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	13,308,955 ▲ 0.1