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Print - 2015-03-20

33,000 IT returns filed since 2013 till date, National Assembly told: 261,000 notices issued

33,000 IT returns filed since 2013 till date, National Assembly told: 261,000 notices issued

As many as 33,000 income tax returns have been filed since 2013 till date against 261,000 notices issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) whereas provisional assessments (section 122C of the Income Tax Ordinance) were finalised in 63,000 cases with t

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 19, 2015).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Accepting the contentions of Additional Attorney General for Pakistan Afnan Karim Kundi Thursday, the Islamabad High Court suspended restoration orders of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman Saeed Ahmed Khan till March 24. On March 17, the IH

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 19, 2015)

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Accepting the contentions of Additional Attorney General for Pakistan Afnan Karim Kundi Thursday, the Islamabad High Court suspended restoration orders of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman Saeed Ahmed Khan till March 24. On March 17, the IH

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 19, 2015).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Ogra chief: IHC suspends restoration orders

Accepting the contentions of Additional Attorney General for Pakistan Afnan Karim Kundi Thursday, the Islamabad High Court suspended restoration orders of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman Saeed Ahmed Khan till March 24. On March 17, the IH

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

'Ease of doing business': breakthrough has been made: BoI

'Ease of doing business': breakthrough has been made: BoI

Board of Investment (BoI) has clarified that a lot of significant breakthrough has been made under Business Improvement Plan, which would improve the ranking of Pakistan in 'Ease of Doing Business' ultimately.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

'Ease of doing business': breakthrough has been made: BoI

'Ease of doing business': breakthrough has been made: BoI

Board of Investment (BoI) has clarified that a lot of significant breakthrough has been made under Business Improvement Plan, which would improve the ranking of Pakistan in 'Ease of Doing Business' ultimately.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 19, 2015).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

''Ease of doing business'': breakthrough has been made: BoI

''Ease of doing business'': breakthrough has been made: BoI

Board of Investment (BoI) has clarified that a lot of significant breakthrough has been made under Business Improvement Plan, which would improve the ranking of Pakistan in ''Ease of Doing Business'' ultimately.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 19, 2015).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Yemen president flees palace after jet attack

Yemen president flees palace after jet attack

An air raid on the presidential palace in Yemen's southern city of Aden and intense fighting at the airport Thursday raised fears for President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, who fled his residence. Hadi was forced to evacuate the palace in the country's major s

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 19, 2015) and the forecast for Friday (March 20, 2015).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Yemen president flees palace after jet attack

Yemen president flees palace after jet attack

An air raid on the presidential palace in Yemen's southern city of Aden and intense fighting at the airport Thursday raised fears for President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, who fled his residence. Hadi was forced to evacuate the palace in the country's major s

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan and all banks will remain closed on March 23 (Monday) being public holiday on the occasion of 'Pakistan Day' as declared by the Government of Pakistan.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan and all banks will remain closed on March 23 (Monday) being public holiday on the occasion of 'Pakistan Day' as declared by the Government of Pakistan.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan and all banks will remain closed on March 23 (Monday) being public holiday on the occasion of ''Pakistan Day'' as declared by the Government of Pakistan.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Sindh governor rejects allegations

Sindh governor rejects allegations

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has denied media reports about his resignation. Sources in MQM said the governor "is going nowhere. He's working as usual". Sources in the Governor's House say everything is normal there. Meanwhile, in a statement the

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Sindh governor rejects allegations

Sindh governor rejects allegations

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has denied media reports about his resignation. Sources in MQM said the governor "is going nowhere. He's working as usual". Sources in the Governor's House say everything is normal there. Meanwhile, in a statement the

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Paternity of children: Supreme Court makes landmark judgement

Paternity of children: Supreme Court makes landmark judgement

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that the rules of Muslim Personal Law do not allow husbands to casually deny the paternity of child bore to them by their wives. A two-member bench comprising Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany passed

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Paternity of children: Supreme Court makes landmark judgement

Paternity of children: Supreme Court makes landmark judgement

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that the rules of Muslim Personal Law do not allow husbands to casually deny the paternity of child bore to them by their wives. A two-member bench comprising Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany passed

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Lufthansa cancels 700 flights Friday due to pilots' strike

Lufthansa cancels 700 flights Friday due to pilots' strike

German airline Lufthansa said Thursday it expects to cancel 700 short- and medium-haul flights on Friday as its pilots stage a walkout for the third consecutive day.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Flying invoices: FIR registered against trader and his associates

Flying invoices: FIR registered against trader and his associates

Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has registered an FIR against a trader and his associates in the Capital who are part of an organised gang involved in issuance and claiming of fake/f

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Overseas Commission Punjab redresses 30 complaints

Overseas Commission Punjab redresses 30 complaints

Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab is utilising all available resources for redressing the complaints and resolving problems of overseas Pakistanis. Eighty-one complaints have been registered by overseas Pakistanis with the Commission during last 20 da

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Raheel calls on Nawaz

Raheel calls on Nawaz

Chief of the Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif, called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday. Matters relating to the return of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) and raising of additional FC wings for the security of western borders/Fata came unde

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Missing persons' issue a scar on face of constitution, democracy: Siraj

Missing persons' issue a scar on face of constitution, democracy: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq has said the missing persons issue was a scar on the face of the constitution, democracy and a continuation of the Martial Law. According to media cell of JI Mansoora Lahore, he was talking to the re

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

ACCA's Foundation Diploma awarded equivalence to HSSC Commerce

ACCA's Foundation Diploma awarded equivalence to HSSC Commerce

ACCA has become the first international professional accountancy body to have its entry level qualification officially recognised as being equivalent to a Higher Secondary School certificate has been welcomed by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certifie

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

British Council's digital libraries to be set up in Karachi and Lahore

British Council's digital libraries to be set up in Karachi and Lahore

British Council is setting up two modern digital libraries in Karachi and Lahore respectively while in second phase, four libraries would be established on partnership basis in Faisalabad, Peshawar, Multan and Rawalpindi, said Kevin McLaven, British Counc

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

International Conference of Psychology begins

International Conference of Psychology begins

Punjab Higher Education Commission Chairman Professor Dr Nizamuddin has said that psychologists must play their role to cope with psychological problems being faced by the nation in the prevailing situation. He stated this while addressing 14th Internatio

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Seminar on promotion of friendly ties between KP, Afghanistan held

Seminar on promotion of friendly ties between KP, Afghanistan held

The Regional Institute of Policy Research and Training, Peshawar in collaboration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (BoIT) organised a seminar on "Promotion of friendly relations between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan" at Chief Min

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

NAP: 565 suspects held in KP

NAP: 565 suspects held in KP

565 suspects were held and huge cache of arms and ammunitions recovered during the ongoing search operation being conducted under the National Action Plan. During the operation conducted in different parts of the province, the police recovered 66 arms and

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Punjab government organises National Horse & Cattle Show successfully

Punjab government organises National Horse & Cattle Show successfully

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government ensured successful conduct of National Horse & Cattle Show and thereby highlighted the culture of various regions of the country in a beautiful manner.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Shahbaz discusses various matters with Chinese envoy

Shahbaz discusses various matters with Chinese envoy

Ambassador of China to Pakistan Sun Weidong met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Thursday in Islamabad. Matters of mutual interest, Pak-China relations and promotion of co-operation in different sectors were discussed in the meeting. Speaking

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Egypt acquits Mubarak-era minister in last graft case

Egypt acquits Mubarak-era minister in last graft case

An Egyptian court Thursday acquitted an interior minister of ousted president Hosni Mubarak of corruption charges, in the last in a string of cases he faced, his lawyer and state media said. Habib al-Adly was cleared of illegally accumulating around 181 m

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

France unveils new spying rules in wake of jihadist attacks

France unveils new spying rules in wake of jihadist attacks

France has never faced so great a terrorist threat, its prime minister said Thursday, as he unveiled controversial new laws allowing spies to hoover up phone and Internet data from suspected jihadists. The measures have been criticised by rights groups an

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

No draft Iran nuclear deal being circulated: US

No draft Iran nuclear deal being circulated: US

There is no draft deal yet in circulation at the Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland, a senior US State Department official said Thursday. "The fundamental framework issues are still under comprehensive discussion. There is no draft document being circulate

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills Afghan police chief

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills Afghan police chief

A suicide bomber wearing a burqa blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing an influential provincial police chief, officials said Thursday. The Taliban immediately claimed responsibility for the death of Matiullah Khan, head of police in centra

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Boko Haram attacks Gamboru, kills 11

Boko Haram attacks Gamboru, kills 11

Boko Haram militants killed 11 people in an attack on Gamboru in north-east Nigeria as hundreds of Islamists flooded the town following the withdrawal of Chadian troops, witnesses said Thursday. Three residents of Fotokol, a town in Cameroon but effective

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

ICC should prosecute Islamic State for Iraq genocide, war crimes: UN

ICC should prosecute Islamic State for Iraq genocide, war crimes: UN

The United Nations said on Thursday Islamic State forces may have committed genocide in trying to wipe out the Yazidi minority in Iraq as well as war crimes against civilians including children. In a report based on interviews with more than 100 alleged v

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Italy beefs up air, naval presence in central Med

Italy beefs up air, naval presence in central Med

Italy said Thursday it would increase its military presence in the central Mediterranean, describing a deadly attack on a museum in Tunis as fresh evidence of a growing threat from extremist groups. "Following a worsening of the terrorist threat, dramatic

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

IS claims deadly attack on Tunis museum

IS claims deadly attack on Tunis museum

The Islamic State jihadist group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack on foreign tourists at Tunisia's national museum that killed 21 people, as the security forces swooped on suspects. The authorities said they had identified the two dead gunmen

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Israel allows 1,000 tonnes of cement for Gaza reconstruction

Israel allows 1,000 tonnes of cement for Gaza reconstruction

Israeli authorities allowed 1,000 tonnes of cement paid for by Qatar to enter the devastated Gaza Strip on Thursday, officials said, in the first serious step towards rebuilding the territory.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Nearly all fuel inside Fukushima reactor melted: TEPCO

Nearly all fuel inside Fukushima reactor melted: TEPCO

New tests show almost all of the fuel inside one of the Fukushima plant's reactors has melted, its operator said Thursday, the latest step in the clean up after Japan's worst ever nuclear crisis. Tokyo Electric Power Co said the technology, which uses ele

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Merkel rules out Greece breakthrough at EU summit

Merkel rules out Greece breakthrough at EU summit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel squashed hopes of a breakthrough on Greece's debt troubles at a European summit in Brussels Thursday despite pleas from Athens for bold action to end the crisis. As fears mounted of an exit from the euro, Greek Prime Minist

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Aussie and New Zealand $ boosted by Fed

Aussie and New Zealand $ boosted by Fed

The Australian and New Zealand dollars held hefty gains on Thursday after a dovish-sounding Federal Reserve surprised US dollar bulls, sending short-term bond yields to record lows. The Australian dollar was firm at $0.7758, having shot up 2 percent overn

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Sterling plummets against dollar

Sterling plummets against dollar

Sterling fell sharply against the dollar on Thursday after dovish comments by a Bank of England policymaker cast doubt on investor expectations of an interest rate hike early next year. BoE Chief Economist Andy Haldane said the chances of an interest rate

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Sri Lanka rupee ends steady

Sri Lanka rupee ends steady

The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady on Thursday for the second straight session as banks' dollar sales offset importer dollar demand, while concerns over a government probe into bond sales hurt sentiment, dealers said. Actively-traded two-week rupee forward

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Dovish Fed lifts Asia FX

Dovish Fed lifts Asia FX

Most emerging Asian currencies jumped on Thursday with China's yuan hitting a two-month high, as the US Federal Reserve was seen in no rush to raise interest rates. The yuan jumped an unusually large 0.6 percent as traders said recent moves by China's cen

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex and interest rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 77.80-77.80 (previous 77.80-77.80).

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Dollar falls across the board in New York

Dollar falls across the board in New York

The dollar plunged across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signalled an interest rate increase as early as June but slashed interest-rate projections over the next few years and downgraded its outlook for the US economy.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Early trade in New York: dollar rebounds broadly

Early trade in New York: dollar rebounds broadly

The dollar rebounded broadly on Thursday after posting steep losses the previous session following a much more cautious Federal Reserve statement on interest rates than expected, as investors remained bullish on the greenback. The dollar suffered its bigg

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Dollar fights back; crown soars in Europe

Dollar fights back; crown soars in Europe

The dollar fought back across the board on Thursday after posting its biggest daily fall in 18 months in the wake of a much more cautious Federal Reserve statement on interest rates than expected. The Norwegian crown gained as much as 3 percent against th

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Dollar steadies in Asia

Dollar steadies in Asia

The dollar steadied on Thursday, rising off lows hit overnight after the Federal Reserve struck a much more dovish than expected tone on interest rates. The Fed dropped the word "patient" from its statement in terms of raising interest rates, as expected,

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Yuan set for record rise

Yuan set for record rise

China's yuan looks set to post its biggest-ever weekly gain as Beijing moves to head off the risk of capital flight and quash speculation. The sharp correction to the exchange rate comes as state-owned banks are aggressively selling dollars at the behest

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

MQM denounces arrest of workers

MQM denounces arrest of workers

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabita Committee has condemned recent arrests of party workers and raids on their houses in Karachi. In a statement, the Rabita Committee issued details of 19 workers and office-bearers who have been arrested by police and R

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Rangers urge traders not to yield to extortion

Rangers urge traders not to yield to extortion

Rangers on Thursday asked business community to avoid giving extortion to militant groups, and criminal organisations, pointing that the money is used to carry out terrorist activities and targeted killings in the city.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Petition against detention of MQM activist: SHC gives one week time to Rangers, others to submit comments

Petition against detention of MQM activist: SHC gives one week time to Rangers, others to submit comments

The Sindh High Court on Thursday gave one-week time to the provincial authorities, Rangers and other officials to submit comments on a petition against detention of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) activist arrested for his alleged involvement in Zohra

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Opera mini browser partners with Microsoft Lumia in Pakistan

Opera mini browser partners with Microsoft Lumia in Pakistan

Opera Mini browser has signed an accord with Mobilink and Telenore to provide 10 MB free internet facility to their customers in Pakistan. The free internet access is sponsored by Microsoft Lumia and available to basic Java phone users. The facility is ai

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Notice offering new shares: SECP specifies circular to be sent to members by directors

Notice offering new shares: SECP specifies circular to be sent to members by directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a new circular for directors of companies, pertaining to affairs of the company to be sent to members under sub-section (3) of section 86 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. The SECP has s

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Pak Oasis, CSUN to produce solar panels, transformers: joint venture signed

Pak Oasis, CSUN to produce solar panels, transformers: joint venture signed

Pak Oasis, Asia's leading company in the water engineering sector and CSUN, a NASDAQ-listed leading company which manufactures solar cells and modules have signed a joint venture to produce world class solar panels and transformers in Pakistan. CSUN is cl

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

HCCI seeks action against land mafia

HCCI seeks action against land mafia

Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) has expressed serious concerns over the alleged rising activities of land mafia in Hyderabad. President HCCI, Goharullah in a statement released here on Thursday said land mafia has resumed its activities

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bonus shares deposit: details of FBR account with CDC unveiled

Bonus shares deposit: details of FBR account with CDC unveiled

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided taxpayers the relevant account number for depositing the bonus shares, in case shareholders have failed to pay tax equal to five percent of the value of bonus shares to the company quoted on stock exchange,

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Bonus shares deposit: details of FBR account with CDC unveiled

Bonus shares deposit: details of FBR account with CDC unveiled

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided taxpayers the relevant account number for depositing the bonus shares, in case shareholders have failed to pay tax equal to five percent of the value of bonus shares to the company quoted on stock exchange,

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Traders appreciate action against criminals

Traders appreciate action against criminals

Trade and business activities in the city have slowed down due to fear of a strong reaction to the intensified operation against criminals. "Sales have been hit soon after the arrest of key target killers during the ongoing operation," traders said on Thu

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

KU bombers sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

KU bombers sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

An anti-terrorism court in Karachi sentenced two men accused of involvement in a 2010 bomb attack at Karachi University to 14 years imprisonment. The ATC, which conducted the trial in Karachi's Central Jail, had earlier reserved its verdict over the case.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Budget 2015-16: OICCI suggests reduction in SIM card taxes

Budget 2015-16: OICCI suggests reduction in SIM card taxes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received a budget proposal of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) regarding reduction in activation tax on mobile phones from Rs 250 to Rs 150 and withdraw sales tax on SIM card issuance and

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Minister seeks private sector's support to enhance literacy rate

Minister seeks private sector's support to enhance literacy rate

State Minister Engineer Baligh-ur-Rehman has sought support of private sector in increasing literacy rate and promoting vocational education in the country. He was speaking at ameeting with members of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $10 million

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fall by $10 million

The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves posted a decline of $10 million during the last week. According to State Bank of Pakistan's weekly forex report issued on Thursday, Pakistan's total foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.274 billion as

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Saulat Mirza shifted to prison barrack

Saulat Mirza shifted to prison barrack

The convict Saulat Mirza has been shifted from the death cell to the prison barrack again after the postponement of his execution. The law-enforcement agencies have been allowed to meet him in the Machh Jail.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

June 2013 to January 2015: government resorts to heavy borrowing from domestic and external sources

June 2013 to January 2015: government resorts to heavy borrowing from domestic and external sources

The total amount of loans taken by the government from domestic and external sources since June 2013 to January 2015 stand at Rs 2,013.6 billion and $5,145.6 million, respectively. Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs informed the National A

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Canada's wholesale trade sees biggest drop in six years

Canada's wholesale trade sees biggest drop in six years

The value of Canadian wholesale sales tumbled far more than expected in January, racking up the biggest decline in six years on a sharp drop in the motor vehicle and parts industry, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Mobilink Foundation conducts clean-up activity at Margalla Hills

Mobilink Foundation conducts clean-up activity at Margalla Hills

Mobilink Foundation carried out a clean-up activity on Trail-3 of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad. The activity involved more than 60 Mobilink Torchbearers (employee volunteers), hiking up the hills, while cleaning the trail of the left over garbage and w

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Punjab achieves all agriculture production targets: minister

Punjab achieves all agriculture production targets: minister

Punjab Agriculture Minister Dr Farrukh Javed has said the provincial government has achieved all its agricultural production targets this year. He said there is dire need to adjust agricultural practices with the rapidly changing global climate.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

'Truecaller' to identify spam calls

'Truecaller' to identify spam calls

Truecaller, a leading search technology company that is transforming the phonebook to make it more intelligent and useful, is stepping up its consumer focus in Pakistan. Aligned with the rapid adoption of smartphones in emerging markets, Pakistan is also

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

HEC, Microsoft launch National Event Management System

HEC, Microsoft launch National Event Management System

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Microsoft have collaborated to create an online portal "National Event Management System (NEMS)", developed by Xelleration Pakistan for academic activities of higher education institutions.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Nadeem Hussain gets 'Thought Leader Award'

Nadeem Hussain gets 'Thought Leader Award'

Founder, President & CEO Tameer Microfinance Bank, Nadeem Hussain was awarded the "Thought Leader Award" in the 8th Mobile Commerce conference 2015 held in Karachi recently. The award recognized the efforts of Nadeem Hussain with regards to the developmen

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

General Sharif and General Carter discuss regional security

General Sharif and General Carter discuss regional security

General Sir Nicholas Carter, Chief of General Staff, United Kingdom called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including regional security situation and measures to further enhanc

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

February CA balance posts $877 million surplus

February CA balance posts $877 million surplus

The country's current account balance posted a $877 million surplus in February 2015 supported by higher services exports and rising foreign inflows. Economists said the surplus CA balance would help build the country's foreign exchange reserves, which pr

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Family expresses relief at last-minute reprieve for teenager on death-row

Family expresses relief at last-minute reprieve for teenager on death-row

The brother of a man condemned to death as a teenager spoke Thursday of his relief after the president granted a stay of execution. Shafqat Hussain, convicted of killing a seven-year-old boy in Karachi in 2004, was just hours away from the gallows when th

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Businesspeople asked to explore Tajik market

Businesspeople asked to explore Tajik market

Ambassador of Tajikistan, Sherali S Janonov, has said that Tajik President is expected to visit Pakistan later this year. He said that Pakistani businessmen should exploit Tajik market, as there still existed a great trade opportunities despite capture of

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

FC arrests key militant in Balochistan

FC arrests key militant in Balochistan

The Frontier Corps (FC) on Thursday arrested a key terrorist and seized automatic weapons from his possession. The FC has arrested as many as 14 militants in two days. According to the FC spokesperson, the arrested key terrorist was involved in several at

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Alleged killer of Parveen Rehman arrested from Mansehra

Alleged killer of Parveen Rehman arrested from Mansehra

The prime suspect in the murder of Orangi Pilot Project Director Parveen Rehman was arrested on Thursday during a joint operation conducted by Karachi and Mansehra police in Mansehra. The alleged suspect Ahmed Khan alias Pappu Kashmiri was arrested in Man

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Three children killed as school van overturns

Three children killed as school van overturns

At least three persons were killed and 20 others sustained injuries when a school van toppled while trying to save a motorcyclist here on Thursday. According to police sources, the school van was carrying students from different villages to their schools

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

APCNGA, KTI reject proposed hike in CNG tariff

APCNGA, KTI reject proposed hike in CNG tariff

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) and Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI) on Thursday rejected the proposed hike in gas tariff for CNG sector. The two transport bodies also warned the government of staging sit-in in front of Sui Southern Gas Company's (SS

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Industrialists urge government to help resolve issues on priority basis

Industrialists urge government to help resolve issues on priority basis

Voicing deep concern over persisting water shortage, frequent power failure and low gas pressure in industrial areas, the newly-formed Karachi Industrial Forum (KIF), on Thursday, urged the prime minister and Sindh chief minister to direct the concerned d

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

'Good governance, transformation big challenges for future financial managers'

'Good governance, transformation big challenges for future financial managers'

The second-segment of the CFO Conference 2015 organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) concluded here on Thursday. Around 300 CFOs, heads of multi-national companies, public sector enterprises and business leaders attended th

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

'Good governance, transformation big challenges for future financial managers'

'Good governance, transformation big challenges for future financial managers'

The second-segment of the CFO Conference 2015 organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) concluded here on Thursday. Around 300 CFOs, heads of multi-national companies, public sector enterprises and business leaders attended th

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Parliament lodges: lawmakers take strong exception to miserable conditions

Parliament lodges: lawmakers take strong exception to miserable conditions

The lawmakers on Thursday took strong exception to the miserable conditions in parliament lodges, triggering a strong warning from Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq to Capital Development Authority (CDA) to mend its ways or withdraw its staff from parl

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Britain to create world's biggest protected marine reserve

Britain to create world's biggest protected marine reserve

Britain on Wednesday said it intended to create what will be the world's biggest fully-protected marine reserve, covering an area nearly the size of France and Germany put together in the Pacific Ocean. The reserve will be based around the remote Pitcairn

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Brazil's new finance minister winning over boss, but under fire

Brazil's new finance minister winning over boss, but under fire

At the start of the year, few would have guessed that a "Chicago Boy" economist would win over Brazil's leftist president, Dilma Rousseff. But that's precisely what her new finance minister, Joaquim Levy, appears to be doing.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Creditors 'not letting Greek government govern': deputy Prime Minister

Creditors 'not letting Greek government govern': deputy Prime Minister

Greece's deputy prime minister accused EU-IMF creditors of preventing his radical government from doing its job, while admitting that his country is being strangled by a cash shortage.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

US jobless claims up slightly; weather hurts factory activity

US jobless claims up slightly; weather hurts factory activity

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, indicating the labour market remained on solid footing despite slowing economic growth. Other data on Thursday showed manufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Putin downbeat on Russia economy, data shows slump gaining pace

Putin downbeat on Russia economy, data shows slump gaining pace

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it was still too soon to feel confident about the country's economy, in comments backed up by a raft of fresh data showing a slump in retail sales and wages and rising unemployment.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Brazil faces little risk from shadow banks

Brazil faces little risk from shadow banks

Brazil's shadow banks do not pose an immediate risk to the stability of the country's banking system, which has an adequate capital cushion to cope with unexpected shocks, a central bank report released on Thursday showed.

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

Japan's commercial land prices end six-year fall

Japan's commercial land prices end six-year fall

Japan's commercial land prices ended a six-year drop last year as easy money drove investment, but prices outside the biggest cities continued their two-decade slide, government data showed. Nation-wide prices were flat on average, recovering from a decli

Published 20 Mar, 2015 12:00am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

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Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 17 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	42.45 ▲ 3.86 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 17 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	148.43 ▲ 13.49 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 17 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	93.50 ▲ 8.5 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 17 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	58.09 ▲ 5.28 (10%)

Stock	Price
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.13 ▼ -0.81 (-20.56%)
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.11 ▼ -0.27 (-19.57%)
Fateh Ind. / Apr 17 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	119.55 ▼ -13.28 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
TPL Life Insur. / Apr 17 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	49.40 ▼ -5.41 (-9.87%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 17 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.17 ▼ -1.11 (-9.84%)
Mughal Energy / Apr 17 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	20 ▼ -2.02 (-9.17%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Apr 17 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	15.12 ▼ -1.5 (-9.03%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.50 ▼ -4.72 (-8.71%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	331.04 ▼ -28.97 (-8.05%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,100,377 ▲ 0.15
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,215,190 ▲ 2.64
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	14,717,343 ▲ 4.85
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,392,716 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	11,890,938 ▲ 1.01
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,671,019 ▲ 15.66
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	9,229,619 ▲ 0.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,911,980 ▲ 0
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,054,404 ▲ 0.03
Pak Elektron / Apr 17 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	7,581,835 ▲ 0.56

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