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Print - 2016-02-26
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
AC admits NAB reference against Asim for hearing

AC admits NAB reference against Asim for hearing

The Accountability Court on Thursday admitted for hearing a corruption reference filed by National Accountability Bureau against the former petroleum minister Dr Asim Hussain. The NAB reference contained a 40-page investigation report along with numerous
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
AC admits NAB reference against Asim for hearing

AC admits NAB reference against Asim for hearing

The Accountability Court on Thursday admitted for hearing a corruption reference filed by National Accountability Bureau against the former petroleum minister Dr Asim Hussain. The NAB reference contained a 40-page investigation report along with numerous
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PSX ends flat

PSX ends flat

Pakistan equities ended almost flat Thursday with the KSE-100 index adding 16 more points to close at 30,802 points. "Index closed flat today," said analysts at Topline Research attributing the positive trend to recovery in almost all steel stocks on the
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PSX ends flat

PSX ends flat

Pakistan equities ended almost flat Thursday with the KSE-100 index adding 16 more points to close at 30,802 points. "Index closed flat today," said analysts at Topline Research attributing the positive trend to recovery in almost all steel stocks on the
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PSX ends flat

PSX ends flat

Pakistan equities ended almost flat Thursday with the KSE-100 index adding 16 more points to close at 30,802 points. "Index closed flat today," said analysts at Topline Research attributing the positive trend to recovery in almost all steel stocks on the
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 24.18 points

BRIndex30 gains 24.18 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,741.77 points. It touched an intraday high of 18,939.35 points and an intraday low of 18,729.17 points and closed at 18,765.95 points which was 24.18 points or 0.13 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 7
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 gains 24.18 points

BRIndex30 gains 24.18 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,741.77 points. It touched an intraday high of 18,939.35 points and an intraday low of 18,729.17 points and closed at 18,765.95 points which was 24.18 points or 0.13 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 7
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister to launch Karachi's Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister to launch Karachi's Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will break ground for the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System in Karachi on Friday - first ever Rapid Transit system of the country to be initiated by the federal government. The Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System is a signifi
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister to launch Karachi's Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister to launch Karachi's Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will break ground for the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System in Karachi on Friday - first ever Rapid Transit system of the country to be initiated by the federal government. The Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System is a signifi
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister to launch Karachi''s Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister to launch Karachi''s Green Line Bus Rapid System today

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will break ground for the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System in Karachi on Friday - first ever Rapid Transit system of the country to be initiated by the federal government. The Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System is a signifi
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Mexico current account deficit deepest in at least 20 years

Mexico current account deficit deepest in at least 20 years

Mexico's current account deficit swelled last year to its largest in at least 20 years, as a collapse in oil prices widened its shortfall in foreign trade, central bank figures showed on Thursday. The current account deficit widened to $32.38 billion from
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Japan's Sharp accepts Taiwanese offer in rare foreign takeover

Japan's Sharp accepts Taiwanese offer in rare foreign takeover

Money-losing Sharp on Thursday accepted a multi-billion-dollar bailout from the parent of Taiwan's Foxconn, ending speculation over its uncertain future with the first foreign takeover of a major Japanese electronics firm. Sharp - which has teetered on th
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Russia fears more airlines to go bust on plunging demand

Russia fears more airlines to go bust on plunging demand

Russia sounded the alarm bells on Thursday over growing risks in its airline industry, saying more carriers could go bankrupt. Last October, Russia's second-biggest carrier Transaero stopped flying due to financial problems. "On the whole airlines are acc
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bank of Cyprus posts 438 million losses for 2015

Bank of Cyprus posts 438 million losses for 2015

Bank of Cyprus, the island's largest lender, Thursday posted a pre-tax loss of 438 million euros for 2015 after having increased provisions for bad loans as instructed by the EU. "Due to the elevated provisions for the quarter, the Group reported a loss a
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bank of Cyprus posts 438 million losses for 2015

Bank of Cyprus posts 438 million losses for 2015

Bank of Cyprus, the island's largest lender, Thursday posted a pre-tax loss of 438 million euros for 2015 after having increased provisions for bad loans as instructed by the EU. "Due to the elevated provisions for the quarter, the Group reported a loss a
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Poland says to cancel bilateral investment treaties
Currency

Poland says to cancel bilateral investment treaties

EU member Poland wants to cancel its bilateral investment treaties (BITS) on the basis of which foreign investors have lodged claims worth nearly a billion euros in international arbitration, a senior minister said Thursday. "Investment arbitration is one
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Australia business investment up in Q4, outlook still dim

Australia business investment up in Q4, outlook still dim

Australian business investment rose the first time in a year last quarter as spending picked up outside the battered mining sector, but downgrades to firms' future plans meant a meaningful recovery remained elusive. Most disappointing was the Australian B
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Robust spending gives momentum to Spain's recovery

Robust spending gives momentum to Spain's recovery

Higher spending by Spanish households helped sustain robust economic growth in the fourth quarter, bolstering hopes that momentum will carry far enough into 2016 to prevent a political deadlock from derailing a well-established recovery. After a long rece
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Actor Habib passes away

Actor Habib passes away

Renowned actor, director and producer of Lollywood's post partition era Habib passed away here on Thursday at the age of 85. Habib was admitted to a hospital in Lahore after suffering brain haemorrhage two weeks ago. Habib left behind two sons and four da
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Actor Habib passes away

Actor Habib passes away

Renowned actor, director and producer of Lollywood's post partition era Habib passed away here on Thursday at the age of 85. Habib was admitted to a hospital in Lahore after suffering brain haemorrhage two weeks ago. Habib left behind two sons and four da
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor change
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor change

The rupee inched up against the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading dealers said. The rupee gained two paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.65 and Rs 104.68, they said.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: minor change
Currency

THE RUPEE: minor change

The rupee inched up against the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading dealers said. The rupee gained two paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.65 and Rs 104.68, they said.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

European lawmakers on Thursday called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia over its military campaign in conflict-torn Yemen which has caused "thousands of deaths." Saudi Arabia told AFP last week it would continue its intervention, launched in Mar
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

EU lawmakers urge Saudi arms embargo

European lawmakers on Thursday called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia over its military campaign in conflict-torn Yemen which has caused "thousands of deaths." Saudi Arabia told AFP last week it would continue its intervention, launched in Mar
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah said Wednesday the government has planned to amend the law only once the National Accountability Bureau decided to become active in Punjab. He said the Pakistan Peoples' Party has been advocating fo
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

People in Punjab 'sacred cows': Khursheed

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah said Wednesday the government has planned to amend the law only once the National Accountability Bureau decided to become active in Punjab. He said the Pakistan Peoples' Party has been advocating fo
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

The government says it will allow the country's cricket team to compete in the World Twenty20 in India next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board sought government approval to travel to India and says "the permission has been given specifically" for the World
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

Cricket team will travel to India for World T20

The government says it will allow the country's cricket team to compete in the World Twenty20 in India next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board sought government approval to travel to India and says "the permission has been given specifically" for the World
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

The Foreign Office on Thursday said that a special investigation team is likely to visit India shortly in connection with the Pathankot terror attack to collect evidence. Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah while responding to media queries durin
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 25, 2016)

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

Pathankot attack: team likely to visit India

The Foreign Office on Thursday said that a special investigation team is likely to visit India shortly in connection with the Pathankot terror attack to collect evidence. Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah while responding to media queries durin
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB's wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Government has clipped EDB''s wings in questionable circumstances

Government has clipped EDB''s wings in questionable circumstances

The federal government has reportedly clipped the wings of Engineering Development Board (EDB), a technical body of Industries Ministry, by shifting the power to determine machinery, equipment and other capital goods to the Water and Power Ministry in "qu
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 25, 2016).

Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Munna Bhai' released from jail

'Munna Bhai' released from jail

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released from prison early Thursday after serving almost four years of a five-year sentence for possessing weapons supplied by gangsters behind deadly bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993. The disgraced star touched the ground wit
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Substandard, unhygienic meat seized; butchers held

Substandard, unhygienic meat seized; butchers held

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration seized 2,000 kilogram substandard and unhygienic meat on Thursday and arrested 10 butchers and other workers. An official of the district administration said that following a tipoff, a team of ICT administr
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce Thursday recommended the imposition of a unified duty of 35 percent on the import of apples and tightening of quarantine certificate to discourage influx of Iranian apples. The committee meeting partially presided
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

Influx of Iranian apples: Senate panel suggests 35 percent unified duty

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce Thursday recommended the imposition of a unified duty of 35 percent on the import of apples and tightening of quarantine certificate to discourage influx of Iranian apples. The committee meeting partially presided
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
'Social sciences can play key role towards building strong societies'

'Social sciences can play key role towards building strong societies'

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) has said that the social sciences can play key role in strong building of societies, as mega projects, infrastructures and constructions can only build cities b
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
OLMT: LHC seeks report

OLMT: LHC seeks report

The Lahore High Court division bench sought a report from case respondents by March 7 in connection with a petition seeking the stay of tendering process once a Chinese company gets down to work on the controversial Orange Line Metro Train project.
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Shahbaz reviews iron ore reserves project in Chiniot

Shahbaz reviews iron ore reserves project in Chiniot

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting on Thursday which reviewed in detail the progress on iron ore reserves project in Chiniot. The Chinese, German, Canadian and Irish scientists presented initial report to the Chief Min
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mansoor Ahmed has hailed the government's decision of allocating Rs 400 million for Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) and termed it a right step in a right direction. While talking to Business Recorder
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

Sialkot Tannery Zone: SCCI chief hails allocation of Rs 400 million

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Mansoor Ahmed has hailed the government's decision of allocating Rs 400 million for Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) and termed it a right step in a right direction. While talking to Business Recorder
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Fiscal Year 2017 PSDP: Defence seeks Rs 21.16 billion allocation

Fiscal Year 2017 PSDP: Defence seeks Rs 21.16 billion allocation

Ministry of Defence has demanded Rs 21.16 billion for Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2016-17. Headed by Shaikh Rohail Asghar, the committee scrutinised the budgetary proposals of the Ministry for the PSDP for the Financial Year
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Body irked by PIA officials' failure to provide plausible answers

Body irked by PIA officials' failure to provide plausible answers

The committee on the performance of the national flag carrier observed that PIA's relevant authorities could not provide plausible answers to questions asked by the members committee in previous meetings. Chairman Committee Senator Mushahidullah Khan expr
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
LHC rejects PAT's petition

LHC rejects PAT's petition

A petition by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek challenging the indictment of its workers in the Model Town incident has been rejected. On Thursday, Rai Bashir representing the party told the Lahore High Court that an anti-terrorism court had indicted the worker
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
CCI meeting: KP decides to seek increase in NHP, payment of arrears

CCI meeting: KP decides to seek increase in NHP, payment of arrears

KP government has decided to take forceful stance regarding its demand for increase in net hydel profit (NHP) and payment of NHP arrears, along with other matters relating to oil and gas in the upcoming meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), as
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Speech competition organised

Speech competition organised

A speech competition titled 'Tu Lang Ja Sadi Khair A' was organised on the occasion of 10th anniversary of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) in federal capital. The competition which was organised by Honda Atlas company in National Library Islamabad was pres
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Lahore
Exchange

South Korean firm plans major investment in PepsiCo Lahore

Lotte Group, a leading South Korean conglomerate owing Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LCPL), is considering to buy controlling shares, 51-52 percent, in Pepsi-Cola's Lahore business, it emerged on Thursday. The group's local affiliates confirmed to B
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
PPAF holds workshop

PPAF holds workshop

The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) conducted the second provincial workshop on "Taking SDGs to the Field," in Peshawar. Field staff and senior management from 13 PPAF partner organisations working in KP gathered to deliberate on Sustainable Deve
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Solarisation brings joy to faces of villagers

Solarisation brings joy to faces of villagers

Indus Earth Trust (IET) in collaboration with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has provided 3,000 home solar lights, 300 solar lanterns, 145 solar street lights, 100 hybrid wind-solar systems, 22 solar water pumps and some other livelihood support
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am
Hawkesbay truck stand: KMC cancels illegal leases

Hawkesbay truck stand: KMC cancels illegal leases

KMC Administrator Sajjad Hussain Abbasi has cancelled the illegal leases issued in the premises of New Quaid-e-Azam Truck Stand at Hawkesbay Road. The layout plan of the truck stand was originally approved by the council through its resolution No CR-5032/
Published 26 Feb, 2016 12:00am