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Print - 2016-01-11

Message from Chief Executive Officer, National Clearing Company of Pakistan

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Message from Chief Executive Officer, National Clearing Company of Pakistan

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartiest congratulations to his Excellency, the Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif, honourable Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ishaq Dar, the entire team of the apex regulator, the Securities a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

PSX and developing capital market

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PSX and developing capital market

Over the next few decades there are major global trends which provide great opportunities for Pakistan. Two significant ones are: (i) infrastructure and (ii) environment. Both will spawn host of industries and require massive investment.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited: National capital market

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited: National capital market

The unification of these three entities Of Pakistan that is (Lahore Stock Exchange, Islamabad Stock Exchange & Karachi Stock Exchange) is made possible through the combined efforts of myriad stakeholders. The vision of the Government of Pakistan and the F

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Pakistan Stock Exchange: a new world of opportunities for investors and industry

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Pakistan Stock Exchange: a new world of opportunities for investors and industry

The launch of the Pakistan Stock Exchange is a harbinger of a new world of opportunities for investors and companies in the country. Indeed, the ultimate beneficiaries of this integration of the three stock exchanges into a single, nation-wide exchange ar

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Your rupee last week

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Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 4 to 8, 2016).

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (January to June 2015)

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (January to June 2015)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (December 27, 2015) and the forecast for Monday (December 28, 2015).

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Thousands gather in Paris to remember million-strong post-attacks rally

Thousands gather in Paris to remember million-strong post-attacks rally

Several thousand people gathered in Paris Sunday in a low-key ceremony to mark a year since a million and half citizens thronged the French capital in a show of unity following jihadist attacks on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Thousands gather in Paris to remember million-strong post-attacks rally

Thousands gather in Paris to remember million-strong post-attacks rally

Several thousand people gathered in Paris Sunday in a low-key ceremony to mark a year since a million and half citizens thronged the French capital in a show of unity following jihadist attacks on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor changes

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THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee played both sides against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on January 9, 2016. In the interbank market, the shed five paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.93 ad Rs 104.95.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

THE RUPEE: minor changes

Currency

THE RUPEE: minor changes

The rupee played both sides against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on January 9, 2016. In the interbank market, the shed five paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.93 ad Rs 104.95.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

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APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

An All-Party Conference (APC) on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has demanded the federal government give full rights of Gwadar port and mega projects to the Balochistan government and accept provincial rights on port and natural resources.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

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APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

An All-Party Conference (APC) on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has demanded the federal government give full rights of Gwadar port and mega projects to the Balochistan government and accept provincial rights on port and natural resources.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

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APC advocates absolute provincial control over Gwadar port

An All-Party Conference (APC) on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has demanded the federal government give full rights of Gwadar port and mega projects to the Balochistan government and accept provincial rights on port and natural resources.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Four-way Afghan peace talks begin today

Four-way Afghan peace talks begin today

Four-way talks aimed at reviving dialogue between Kabul and the Afghan Taliban will be held in Islamabad on Monday, officials said, with Pakistani authorities set to unveil a list of insurgents willing to negotiate. The meeting between representatives fro

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Four-way Afghan peace talks begin today

Four-way Afghan peace talks begin today

Four-way talks aimed at reviving dialogue between Kabul and the Afghan Taliban will be held in Islamabad on Monday, officials said, with Pakistani authorities set to unveil a list of insurgents willing to negotiate. The meeting between representatives fro

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

20 Daesh affiliates killed

20 Daesh affiliates killed

At least 28 Islamic State and Taliban militants were killed in US drone strikes in two provinces in Afghanistan and a restive tribal region in Pakistan at the weekend.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

20 Daesh affiliates killed

20 Daesh affiliates killed

At least 28 Islamic State and Taliban militants were killed in US drone strikes in two provinces in Afghanistan and a restive tribal region in Pakistan at the weekend.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Afghan forces recapture district

Afghan forces recapture district

Afghan forces on Sunday wrested control of a northern district bordering Tajikistan from the Taliban, officials said, two months after its capture stoked fears the jihadists' violence could spread to Central Asia. The fighting comes as Afghan and Pakistan

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Afghan forces recapture district

Afghan forces recapture district

Afghan forces on Sunday wrested control of a northern district bordering Tajikistan from the Taliban, officials said, two months after its capture stoked fears the jihadists' violence could spread to Central Asia. The fighting comes as Afghan and Pakistan

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

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Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

Geopolitical and economic negatives on the international scene kept the volatile Karachi shares market in red during the first week of New Year. KSE100 lost 2.1 percentage points to close at 32,535. Daily trading volumes, however, grew five per cent and a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

Exchange

Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

Geopolitical and economic negatives on the international scene kept the volatile Karachi shares market in red during the first week of New Year. KSE100 lost 2.1 percentage points to close at 32,535. Daily trading volumes, however, grew five per cent and a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

Exchange

Bearish KSE takes cue from global markets

Geopolitical and economic negatives on the international scene kept the volatile Karachi shares market in red during the first week of New Year. KSE100 lost 2.1 percentage points to close at 32,535. Daily trading volumes, however, grew five per cent and a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread remained downward at 6.10 percent, down 331 basis points during the week that ended on January 8. However, an average volume per day stood 29.4 percent, up at 22.23 million shares, while the traded value averaged 36 percent, up at Rs 1.99 b

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread remained downward at 6.10 percent, down 331 basis points during the week that ended on January 8. However, an average volume per day stood 29.4 percent, up at 22.23 million shares, while the traded value averaged 36 percent, up at Rs 1.99 b

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread remained downward at 6.10 percent, down 331 basis points during the week that ended on January 8. However, an average volume per day stood 29.4 percent, up at 22.23 million shares, while the traded value averaged 36 percent, up at Rs 1.99 b

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread down 331 basis points

Futures spread remained downward at 6.10 percent, down 331 basis points during the week that ended on January 8. However, an average volume per day stood 29.4 percent, up at 22.23 million shares, while the traded value averaged 36 percent, up at Rs 1.99 b

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

The kingdom getting the help it needs: Any threat to territorial integrity will evoke response: COAS

The kingdom getting the help it needs: Any threat to territorial integrity will evoke response: COAS

Army chief General Raheel Sharif has reiterated that any threat to Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity will evoke a response from Islamabad. Sharif made the remarks Sunday in a statement after Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin S

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

The kingdom getting the help it needs: Any threat to territorial integrity will evoke response: COAS

The kingdom getting the help it needs: Any threat to territorial integrity will evoke response: COAS

Army chief General Raheel Sharif has reiterated that any threat to Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity will evoke a response from Islamabad. Sharif made the remarks Sunday in a statement after Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin S

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Arab FMs rally behind Saudi Arabia

Arab FMs rally behind Saudi Arabia

Top Arab diplomats rallied behind Saudi Arabia on Sunday in a dispute with Iran that has threatened to derail efforts to resolve Middle East conflicts including the war in Syria. Iran meanwhile said Saudi Arabia was seeking to undermine talks to end the S

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Arab FMs rally behind Saudi Arabia

Arab FMs rally behind Saudi Arabia

Top Arab diplomats rallied behind Saudi Arabia on Sunday in a dispute with Iran that has threatened to derail efforts to resolve Middle East conflicts including the war in Syria. Iran meanwhile said Saudi Arabia was seeking to undermine talks to end the S

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has asked National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance for import of four cargoes of Liquefied National Gas (LNG) on spot rates from November 2015 to be supplied to the power sector, well-in

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has asked National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance for import of four cargoes of Liquefied National Gas (LNG) on spot rates from November 2015 to be supplied to the power sector, well-in

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Four cargoes of LNG: PSO asks NTDC to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has asked National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to pay Rs 12.12 billion in advance for import of four cargoes of Liquefied National Gas (LNG) on spot rates from November 2015 to be supplied to the power sector, well-in

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

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EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

The European Union will take the first step on Wednesday towards refashioning its trade ties with Beijing, torn over how to lower its defences to avert Chinese retaliation while protecting key industries against a damaging flood of cheap imports.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

Exchange

EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

The European Union will take the first step on Wednesday towards refashioning its trade ties with Beijing, torn over how to lower its defences to avert Chinese retaliation while protecting key industries against a damaging flood of cheap imports.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

Exchange

EU starts on tricky path towards relaxing China trade defence

The European Union will take the first step on Wednesday towards refashioning its trade ties with Beijing, torn over how to lower its defences to avert Chinese retaliation while protecting key industries against a damaging flood of cheap imports.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

PSM 'dead' public-sector entity?

PSM 'dead' public-sector entity?

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has reportedly swallowed Rs 91.3 billion of federal government resources in 16 years (from 1999 to 2015) of which Rs 44.274 billion was non budgetary support and Rs 47.053 billion budgetary support due to corruption and mismanag

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

PSM 'dead' public-sector entity?

PSM 'dead' public-sector entity?

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has reportedly swallowed Rs 91.3 billion of federal government resources in 16 years (from 1999 to 2015) of which Rs 44.274 billion was non budgetary support and Rs 47.053 billion budgetary support due to corruption and mismanag

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

PSM ''dead'' public-sector entity?

PSM ''dead'' public-sector entity?

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has reportedly swallowed Rs 91.3 billion of federal government resources in 16 years (from 1999 to 2015) of which Rs 44.274 billion was non budgetary support and Rs 47.053 billion budgetary support due to corruption and mismanag

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

UAE court jails Indian five years for 'spying': report

UAE court jails Indian five years for 'spying': report

A top United Arab Emirates court on Sunday sentenced an Indian citizen to five years in prison after he was convicted of spying for his home country, a newspaper reported. The Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi convicted the man, identified as Manar Abbas

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

UAE court jails Indian five years for 'spying': report

UAE court jails Indian five years for 'spying': report

A top United Arab Emirates court on Sunday sentenced an Indian citizen to five years in prison after he was convicted of spying for his home country, a newspaper reported. The Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi convicted the man, identified as Manar Abbas

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Egypt's first parliament since 2012 sworn in

Egypt's first parliament since 2012 sworn in

Egypt's new parliament convened on Sunday, in its first session in three years, after a legislative election dominated by pro-government candidates in the absence of any opposition. Analysts have said the new 596-member parliament is expected to strengthe

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Egypt's first parliament since 2012 sworn in

Egypt's first parliament since 2012 sworn in

Egypt's new parliament convened on Sunday, in its first session in three years, after a legislative election dominated by pro-government candidates in the absence of any opposition. Analysts have said the new 596-member parliament is expected to strengthe

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Government mulling getting back bullet-proof Mercedes from former CJP

Government mulling getting back bullet-proof Mercedes from former CJP

The federal government is considering getting back a bullet-proof vehicle provided to former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Chaudhary. A bullet-proof Mercedes was provided to the former CJP on the order of Islamabad High Court after his retireme

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Government mulling getting back bullet-proof Mercedes from former CJP

Government mulling getting back bullet-proof Mercedes from former CJP

The federal government is considering getting back a bullet-proof vehicle provided to former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Chaudhary. A bullet-proof Mercedes was provided to the former CJP on the order of Islamabad High Court after his retireme

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well

India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well

An Indian teenager held captive for two weeks by a gang of men said in an interview broadcast Sunday that she was repeatedly raped before being shot twice and dumped in a well on the outskirts of New Delhi. The victim, reportedly aged 14, was allegedly ab

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well

India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well

An Indian teenager held captive for two weeks by a gang of men said in an interview broadcast Sunday that she was repeatedly raped before being shot twice and dumped in a well on the outskirts of New Delhi. The victim, reportedly aged 14, was allegedly ab

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

30 nominations forwarded to PM for CII

30 nominations forwarded to PM for CII

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has forwarded 30 nominations for appointing its 10 new members in place of those retiring by March.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

30 nominations forwarded to PM for CII

30 nominations forwarded to PM for CII

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has forwarded 30 nominations for appointing its 10 new members in place of those retiring by March.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Mexico wants to quiz Sean Penn over Chapo meeting

Mexico wants to quiz Sean Penn over Chapo meeting

The Hollywood-worthy recapture of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman took a stunning turn Sunday as authorities sought to question US actor Sean Penn over his interview with the Mexican drug kingpin.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Mexico wants to quiz Sean Penn over Chapo meeting

Mexico wants to quiz Sean Penn over Chapo meeting

The Hollywood-worthy recapture of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman took a stunning turn Sunday as authorities sought to question US actor Sean Penn over his interview with the Mexican drug kingpin.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Toll in Russia raids on Qaeda-run Syria jail rises to 81

Toll in Russia raids on Qaeda-run Syria jail rises to 81

At least 81 people, including 23 al Qaeda fighters, were killed in Russian strikes on a prison complex run by the jihadist group in Syria's north-west, a monitor said Sunday in a new toll. The strikes on Saturday targeted an Al-Nusra Front building near a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Toll in Russia raids on Qaeda-run Syria jail rises to 81

Toll in Russia raids on Qaeda-run Syria jail rises to 81

At least 81 people, including 23 al Qaeda fighters, were killed in Russian strikes on a prison complex run by the jihadist group in Syria's north-west, a monitor said Sunday in a new toll. The strikes on Saturday targeted an Al-Nusra Front building near a

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

US bomber flies over S. Korea as show of force against North

US bomber flies over S. Korea as show of force against North

The US sent a heavy bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force as North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un insisted his country's latest nuclear test was carried out in self-defence.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

US bomber flies over S. Korea as show of force against North

US bomber flies over S. Korea as show of force against North

The US sent a heavy bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force as North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un insisted his country's latest nuclear test was carried out in self-defence.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Israel appoints interior minister who served time for graft

Israel appoints interior minister who served time for graft

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved the controversial appointment of the country's new interior minister, an ultra-Orthodox party head who had served prison time for corruption.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Israel appoints interior minister who served time for graft

Israel appoints interior minister who served time for graft

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved the controversial appointment of the country's new interior minister, an ultra-Orthodox party head who had served prison time for corruption.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Turkish forces kill 32 Kurdish militants as conflict escalates

Turkish forces kill 32 Kurdish militants as conflict escalates

Security forces killed 32 Kurdish militants in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east at the weekend, army and security sources said on Sunday, escalating the reignited conflict in the region. It was one of the bloodiest weekends since the three-decades-old i

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Turkish forces kill 32 Kurdish militants as conflict escalates

Turkish forces kill 32 Kurdish militants as conflict escalates

Security forces killed 32 Kurdish militants in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east at the weekend, army and security sources said on Sunday, escalating the reignited conflict in the region. It was one of the bloodiest weekends since the three-decades-old i

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

Former Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah has said that the government should give option to all taxpayers to avail the voluntary tax compliance scheme (VTCS) to avoid discrimination. Speaking at Aaj News programme "Paisa Bolta Hai", Dr Shah said that the ta

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

Former Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah has said that the government should give option to all taxpayers to avail the voluntary tax compliance scheme (VTCS) to avoid discrimination. Speaking at Aaj News programme "Paisa Bolta Hai", Dr Shah said that the ta

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

All taxpayers should be given option to avail VTCS: Shah

Former Finance Minister Dr Salman Shah has said that the government should give option to all taxpayers to avail the voluntary tax compliance scheme (VTCS) to avoid discrimination. Speaking at Aaj News programme "Paisa Bolta Hai", Dr Shah said that the ta

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

CPEC highly significant for Pakistan: President

CPEC highly significant for Pakistan: President

President Mamnoon Hussain has said that implementation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will enhance significance of Pakistan in the region. Addressing Pak-China Medical Congress in Karachi, he said CPEC and bilateral cooperation in other sectors, incl

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

JI Seerat moot on January 13

JI Seerat moot on January 13

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Siraj ul Haq will preside over a Seerat Conference to be held at Mansoora on January 13. Liaqat Baloch, Maulana Abdul Malik, Hafiz Abdur Rahman Makki, Maulana Abdur Rauf Farooqi, Maulana Amjad Khan, Pir Syed Haroon Ali Gilani, Qa

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Asif-led delegation to leave for Tajikistan today

Asif-led delegation to leave for Tajikistan today

A high level delegation, led by Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif will leave for Tajikistan on Monday to participate in a two-day Joint Commission meeting being held at Dushanbe to finalise laying of transmission line for 1000MW electricit

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

BZU vice chancellor underscores need for student endowment fund

BZU vice chancellor underscores need for student endowment fund

Vice Chancellor, Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan, Professor Dr Tahir Amin has underlined the need to establish endowment fund to help the needy students so that poor students could attain higher education easily.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

KP allocates Rs 60 billion to communication sector schemes: Khattak

KP allocates Rs 60 billion to communication sector schemes: Khattak

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved communication schemes of 60 billion rupees for the whole province this year and no new road schemes will be considered until the ongoing projects are completed, said the Chief Minister Pervez Khattak. He, however

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Dar reviews performance of FBR

Dar reviews performance of FBR

Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting to review the results of revenue related measures and initiatives announced in the budget 2015-16. Chairman FBR gave a detailed run-down on revenue measures and the targets in relation to each mea

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

CPEC: APC seeks Malakand's development

CPEC: APC seeks Malakand's development

An All Parties Conference (APC) of parties of Malakand Division demanded the passage of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from their area, which provides the shortest and comfortable route.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

APHC flays excessive use of force on innocent people

APHC flays excessive use of force on innocent people

All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) has condemned excessive use of force and harassment unleashed on the devotees who had come to offer Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Bijrani resigns as provincial minister

Bijrani resigns as provincial minister

Mir Hazar Khan Bijrani on Sunday resigned as provincial minister. Sources said that Mir Hazar Bijarani stepped down to lodge his protest against not allotting him mistrial portfolio especially Education. Earlier, CM Sindh had taken back education ministry

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Man found dead in house

Man found dead in house

A four-day-old `tortured' body of man was found in a house in Lyari area here on Sunday. According to rescue sources, a 50-year-old man, identified as Aslam, was found dead in a house, situated on Street No 10 of Bihar Colony, Lyari. The body was shifted

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Five bogies of freight train derail near Ghotki

Five bogies of freight train derail near Ghotki

At least five bogies of a freight train were derailed early Sunday morning near Daharki. Following the derailment of bogies, up-track traffic on the railway was suspended.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

US Consulate officials meet Edhi

US Consulate officials meet Edhi

Two officers of American consulate on Sunday met Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi and inquired about his health. The two officers named Patrick and Christopher visited Edhi centre Mithadar head office. They met Edhi and appreciated his social services.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Regular examination of workers: Sindh government appoints physicians

Regular examination of workers: Sindh government appoints physicians

Sindh government has appointed a team of reputable physicians and surgeons to examine workers associated with different factories and mines on regular basis. Senior officials of Sindh Labour department told media here Sunday that these committees will be

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Police to provide foolproof security to polio workers during NIDs

Police to provide foolproof security to polio workers during NIDs

The Inspector General of Police, Sindh, Ghulam Hyder Jamali, has directed Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi as well as other senior officials in other districts of the province to provide comprehensive security cover to each and every polio

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

One percent of newborn babies suffer from heart diseases

One percent of newborn babies suffer from heart diseases

One percent of newborn babies are suffering from one or the other type of cardiac (heart related) disease demanding urgency in capacity building of the health-care professionals in the country. Experts addressing a symposium organised by Pakistan Medical

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Adults living in rural South Asia: AKU wins grant to study ways to lower hypertension

Adults living in rural South Asia: AKU wins grant to study ways to lower hypertension

The Aga Khan University's Department of Community Health Sciences and international collaborators have received grant to study ways to lower hypertension in adults living in rural South Asia.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

'Students should be clear about career goals'

'Students should be clear about career goals'

The students must be clear about their goal and purpose of this education and focus on their respective field to serve the nation. This was stated by the speakers at the alumni corporate dinner of the Department of Public Administration, University of Kar

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

There is no famine-like situation in Thar: minister

There is no famine-like situation in Thar: minister

Sindh Food Minister Nasir Shah on Sunday categorically announced that there is no feminine-like situation in any part of Tharparkar, saying that incidents of children's death took place there either because of lack of awareness among mothers about neonata

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

DUHS's DICVD to be functional from February

DUHS's DICVD to be functional from February

Dow University of Health Sciences' (DUHS) Institutes of Cardiovascular Diseases (DICVD) and Liver Transplant will be functional from February this year, said Professor Masood Hameed Khan, the acting Vice Chancellor of the university.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Cameron says would have to make EU exit work if public vote for it

Cameron says would have to make EU exit work if public vote for it

It would not be the "right answer" for Britons to vote to leave the European Union, but the government will have to make it work if they do, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday. An opinion poll published on Thursday showed that a majority of Brito

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Poland summons German ambassador

Poland summons German ambassador

Poland's foreign minister on Sunday summoned the German ambassador to a meeting over what his department called "anti-Polish comments by German politicians," the conservative Warsaw government's latest broadside at Berlin.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Polish minister dismisses 'silly' EU criticism

Polish minister dismisses 'silly' EU criticism

Poland's justice minister dismissed an EU commissioner's criticism of new media regulations as "silly" in a confrontational letter that marked a low in the new government's relations with the bloc and the commissioner's home Germany. Minister Zbigniew Zio

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

At least four dead in missile strike on MSF clinic in Yemen

At least four dead in missile strike on MSF clinic in Yemen

Aid agency Doctors Without Borders condemned a missile strike on one of its clinics Sunday in northern Yemen, saying it had killed at least four people and wounded 10 others. Three MSF staff members are among the wounded and two are in "critical condition

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Eight dead in football team's bus crash in Mexico

Eight dead in football team's bus crash in Mexico

A bus carrying amateur football players and fans careened into a river in eastern Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and 30 injured, authorities said. The bus fell into the Atoyac River in Veracruz state, apparently after a brake malfunc

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Two Ukrainian officers, two rebels killed

Two Ukrainian officers, two rebels killed

Two Ukrainian soldiers and two rebels have been killed in eastern Ukraine, marking the first deaths this year in the war-torn region, Kiev and breakway officials said Sunday in separate tolls.

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Saudi executes Ethiopian woman for axe murder

Saudi executes Ethiopian woman for axe murder

Saudi authorities on Sunday executed an Ethiopian woman convicted of murdering a Saudi female with an axe, the 50th death sentence carried out in the kingdom this year, the interior ministry said. Jinat Farid was found guilty of killing Ghalia Eida al-Har

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Emirati sentenced to death for joining Islamic State

Emirati sentenced to death for joining Islamic State

A man from the United Arab Emirates was sentenced to death in absentia on Sunday for joining Islamic State, local media reported. Local newspapers did not identify the man sentenced by the Abu Dhabi court. But the Arabic-language al-Bayan said he was 19-y

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Swedish airport reopens after brief evacuation

Swedish airport reopens after brief evacuation

An airport near Stockholm was evacuated and departing flights suspended for several hours on Sunday after staff found a suspicious powder in a bag that had been checked in for a flight, officials said. Police later said no explosive traces had been found

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Iran warns of reciprocal measures in US visa row

Iran warns of reciprocal measures in US visa row

Iran's parliament speaker said Sunday that new US visa regulations amounted to "harassment" and reciprocal steps would be taken if the plans are implemented. The rules, approved by Congress last month, would bar people from 38 mainly European countries fr

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Iraq drone strike mistake kills 9 militiamen

Iraq drone strike mistake kills 9 militiamen

An Iraqi drone strike killed nine members of the pro-government Popular Mobilisation paramilitary force near Tikrit in an apparent case of so-called "friendly fire", a spokesman said Sunday. Ahmed al-Assadi, spokesman for the Hashed al-Shaabi umbrella gro

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Alaska-to-Denver flight diverted to Vancouver, suspect arrested

Alaska-to-Denver flight diverted to Vancouver, suspect arrested

A United flight en route to Denver from Anchorage, Alaska, was diverted on Saturday to Vancouver where a suspect was arrested due to "security concerns," authorities said. United Air Lines Flight 1104 landed safely at about 4:30 am (1230 GMT) in the weste

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

After bitter row, Catalan separatists set to form government

After bitter row, Catalan separatists set to form government

After months of in-fighting, Catalonia's separatists were set to vote in a new regional president Sunday, paving the way for a government that aims to declare independence from Spain by next year. The fate of Catalonia's secessionist movement had hung in

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Wall Street Week Ahead: after dreadful week, stocks look for reason to bounce

Wall Street Week Ahead: after dreadful week, stocks look for reason to bounce

Investors who were bloodied in the year-opening stock rout will be hard pressed to find any salve next week. With prospects dimming for a strong start to earnings season, and worries about slow growth in China continuing to overhang the market, even a pri

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Healthcare investors brace for busy week as US conference kicks off

Healthcare investors brace for busy week as US conference kicks off

Healthcare investors can expect a volatile week starting on Monday when the sector's biggest financial event hits San Francisco. The annual J. P Morgan healthcare conference, in which many healthcare companies present product and financial news to would-b

Published 11 Jan, 2016 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 Sunday. 78.50-78.50 (previous 78.50-78.50). 02.00-04.50 percent (Previous 01.25-04.50 percent).

Published 11 Jan, 2016 12:00am

Tokyo investors eye China, geopolitical tensions

Currency

Tokyo investors eye China, geopolitical tensions

Tokyo investors will keep a close eye on Chinese markets and geopolitical tensions next week after the benchmark Nikkei index started 2016 with a record losing streak. The weak finish marked the first time the index kicked off a new year with five straigh

Published 11 Jan, 2016 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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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
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%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
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%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.07 ▼ -0.31 (-22.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.48 ▼ -0.46 (-11.68%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Apr 17 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.84 ▼ -1.56 (-9.51%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.52 ▼ -4.7 (-8.67%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 17 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	32.39 ▼ -2.92 (-8.27%)
Asim Textile / Apr 17 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	13.40 ▼ -1.2 (-8.22%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Apr 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.85 ▼ -0.6 (-6.35%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	50.83 ▼ -3.24 (-5.99%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340.04 ▼ -19.97 (-5.55%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	23,794,610 ▲ 3.81
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,321,095 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,945,036 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,949,781 ▲ 1.19
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	16,604,549 ▲ 4.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,865,718 ▲ 0
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Apr 17 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	14,613,210 ▲ 0.21
Sui South Gas / Apr 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	11,876,679 ▲ 1.06
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,975,030 ▲ 0.09
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,968,701 ▲ 16.02

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