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Anti-Hindus remarks: Opposition walks out in Punjab Assembly against Chohan's statement

The opposition walked out in Punjab Assembly on Tuesday against the use of derogatory language by Information Minister Fayaz-ul-Hasan Chohan against Hindus. They also demanded the resignation of the minister.

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Punjab Assembly: Opposition concerned at transfer of HBL PSL matches

Opposition in the Punjab Assembly on Monday showed concerns over transfer of HBL PSL matches from Lahore to Karachi. The shifting of matches gave the message that we are afraid of tension on the borders. Speaking on a point of order, PML (N) MPA Waris Kal

Published 05 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Punjab Assembly: Opposition concerned at transfer of HBL PSL matches

Published 05 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Handing over of Indian pilot: opposition in Punjab Assembly expresses reservations

Opposition in Punjab Assembly on Friday showed their reservations on handing over Indian captured pilot Abhinandan Varthama to India without consultation with the opposition.

Published 02 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Punjab Assembly passes three bills, congratulates PAF

The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed The Punjab Skill Development Authority Bill 2018, The Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Amendment) Bill 2018, The Punjab Board of Technical Education (Amendment) Bill 2018 and The Provinc

Published 28 Feb, 2019 12:00am

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APTMA urges government to revive contracts with IPPs

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has demanded the government revive their contracts with the Independent Power Producers as they were involved in over billing. There is a corruption of Rs 200 billion in power sector, it said. While addre

Published 23 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Punjab Assembly rejects PPP's resolution on Durrani's arrest

The panel of chair in the Punjab Assembly rejected Pakistan Peoples Party's resolution against the arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani by the National Accountability Bureau after majority of the members rejected the opposition's demand.

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Sasti Roti Scheme: Minister asked to present audit report of Rs 13.374 billion subsidy

Speaker Punjab Assembly on Wednesday directed the Food minister to present the audit report of subsidy of Rs 13.374 billion on wheat in Sasti Roti Scheme introduced by the PML-N government in the next session of Assembly. The Speaker gave these directions

Published 21 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Mansha urges government to portray country's soft image abroad

Chairman Nishat Group and leading businessman of the country Mian Muhammad Mansha said on Wednesday that jobs creation in the country is possible only if we portray a positive image of the country at international level and let the businessmen work. Mansh

Published 21 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Borrowing money: Government hasn''t crossed limit, SBP governor clarifies

State Bank of Pakistan Governor Tariq Bajwa said that the federal government has not crossed any limit in borrowing money from the bank. He also dispelled the impression that the country will be facing financial crisis in the current financial year. The S

Published 19 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Borrowing money: Government hasn't crossed limit, SBP governor clarifies

Published 19 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Borrowing money: Government hasn't crossed limit, SBP governor clarifies

Published 19 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PHEC permanent chairperson: Appointment criterion sent for CM's nod

A summary of revising the criterion of appointment of permanent chairperson Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has been sent to chief minister Punjab for approval after being approved by Law Department and Higher Education Department Punjab. Reliab

Published 16 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Only ICMAP paying 'meeting attendance fee': ICAP members

No accountant body in Pakistan is paying "meeting attendance fee" to nominated members by Ministry of Finance except Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), said Ali Latif, member Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (I

Published 14 Feb, 2019 12:00am

New administrative block to be constructed in AIOU main campus: VC

Vice-Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Dr Zia-ul-Qayyum said that new state of the art administrative block will be constructed in the main campus of the university in which offices of all the administrative departments will be established u

Published 13 Feb, 2019 12:00am

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Five-year medium-term economic revival plan in the offing, says minister

Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar Saturday said that the PTI-led government is going to present five-year medium term economic revival plan, to help strengthen the national economy in real term.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Free Trade Agreement: Pak-China talks likely in February: Dagha

Federal Secretary for Commerce Younas Dagha on Friday said that 10th round of talks between China and Pakistan on Free Trade Agreement is expected to be held in February. While talking to media after attending the meeting regarding arrangements of TEXPO 2

Published 26 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Sahiwal tragedy: Opposition expresses dissatisfaction in PA over briefing

Opposition in Punjab Assembly on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over the briefing given in the Punjab Assembly on Sahiwal killings and demanded formation of a judicial commission to further probe the incident which claimed lives of four citizens. Whil

Published 25 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Absence of ministers, movers of motions irk Punjab speaker

The absence of ministers and movers of adjournment motions and resolutions in the Punjab Assembly prompted the Deputy Speaker to direct the government to "make sure it doesn't happen again". It was witnessed on the private members day in Punjab Assembly t

Published 23 Jan, 2019 12:00am

FPCCI urges government to cut paper prices

The government should play a decisive role for reduction in paper prices as recent massive hikes have given a big blow to this business. Executive Member Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Khamis Saeed Butt stated this while t

Published 23 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	152.20
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.30

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Jan 1	79,453.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,081.25
Hang Seng / Jan 1	20,382.25
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	8,105.12
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	19,158.33

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Jan 1	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	2,781.74
Diesel/Litre / Jan 1	251.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 31 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 31 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 31 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 31 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 31 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 31 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 31 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 31 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 31 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 31 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 31 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 31 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 31 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 31 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 31 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 31 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 31 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 31 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 31 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 31 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 31 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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