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Print - 2016-08-11
British billionaire Duke of Westminster dies

British billionaire Duke of Westminster dies

British billionaire Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, one of the world's richest people, died on Tuesday according to his estate. The 64-year-old Duke of Westminster died at a hospital in Lancashire, north-west England, a spokeswoman for his estate said. He had
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Militants hijacking charity funds for attacks

Militants hijacking charity funds for attacks

Charities that send financial aid to trouble spots sometimes have the funds "hijacked" by militant groups to carry out attacks, an international counter-terrorism meeting was warned Wednesday. A report by Indonesian and Australian authorities detailed the
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Panama agrees to help migrants head on for US

Panama agrees to help migrants head on for US

Panama promised Tuesday to help hundreds of migrants who have crossed its jungle border from Colombia to carry on toward the United States. President Juan Carlos Varela said Panama would make an exception to its immigration restrictions for migrants who h
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Philippines leader calls US envoy 'gay' prompting summons

Philippines leader calls US envoy 'gay' prompting summons

The Philippines' firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with his colourful language, calling the US ambassador "gay" in comments that prompted Washington to summon Manila's envoy to complain. In the latest of series of tira
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
China city 'suspends' Sino-French nuclear project after protests

China city 'suspends' Sino-French nuclear project after protests

A Chinese city said Wednesday it would halt preparations for a possible Sino-French nuclear project after thousands of locals protested against it over the weekend, the latest official concession following environmental demonstrations. After days of prote
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
12 newborns dead in Baghdad hospital blaze

12 newborns dead in Baghdad hospital blaze

A fire tore through the maternity ward of one of Baghdad's largest hospitals Wednesday, killing at least 12 premature babies, medical and security officials said. Jassem Lateef al-Hijami, from the Baghdad health directorate, told reporters only seven babi
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
UN fails to condemn North Korea after China draws link to THAAD

UN fails to condemn North Korea after China draws link to THAAD

The UN Security Council failed to agree Tuesday on a statement condemning North Korea's launch of a missile that landed near Japan after China sought to include language opposing the US missile defence system in South Korea. The United States had circulat
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shanghai copper flat, zinc up

Shanghai copper flat, zinc up

Shanghai Futures Exchange zinc rose 2.1 percent by the close while Shanghai copper finished flat on Wednesday as the dollar eased and risk appetite focused on zinc, which has rallied on bets a shortage of mine supply will curb output of refined metal. In
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Metals rally, zinc hits 15-month high on shortages

Metals rally, zinc hits 15-month high on shortages

Zinc rallied to its highest in nearly 15 months on Wednesday as investors continued to fret over a shortage of mine supply, while other metals surged amid sharp falls in the dollar. The US dollar fell broadly on Wednesday as US Treasury yields fell and in
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Oil ends down two percent as US crude build offsets gasoline draw

Oil ends down two percent as US crude build offsets gasoline draw

Oil prices fell around 2 percent on Wednesday after the second-biggest weekly draw in US gasoline this summer was countered by an unseasonal build in crude stockpiles. Adding to renewed worries about a global crude glut, top crude exporter Saudi Arabia to
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Rubber falls

Rubber falls

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger yen, but trading volumes were light with many traders and investors away on summer holidays. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract for J
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Palm oil rises to over two-month high

Palm oil rises to over two-month high

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses to end the trading day higher on Wednesday, as official government data showed that stockpiles declined uneexpectedly at the end of July The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said palm oil stocks at the end of last
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Sugar falls further below one-month high, cocoa jumps
Currency

Sugar falls further below one-month high, cocoa jumps

Raw sugar futures fell 4 percent on Wednesday, slipping further away from Monday's one-month high as the spot spread weakened and the Brazilian currency pared gains after tapping a 13-month high. New York cocoa futures rose to a three-week top, turning hi
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Gold rises in Asia

Gold rises in Asia

Gold rose more than 1 percent on Wednesday as the dollar fell on lower expectations for a US rate hike after weaker economic data, while platinum and palladium climbed to their highest in over a year. Spot gold had risen 1.1 percent to $1,354.44 an ounce
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Gold higher in New York

Gold higher in New York

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the dollar slipped lower against a basket of currencies and concerns over the global economic outlook trumped some expectations that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates this year. Gold slipped to its lowest lev
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Gold, palladium and platinum surge in Europe
Currency

Gold, palladium and platinum surge in Europe

Palladium and platinum rose sharply on Wednesday as bets on lower prices were reversed in thin conditions after the metal broke above key chart levels, while gold rose as weak US data weighed on the dollar. Palladium surged overnight in Asia, hitting 14-m
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

US soyabean futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by favourable crop weather and profit-taking after a five-session advance that was driven by resurgent export demand, analysts said. Corn futures firmed, gaining against soya ahead of a key US government cr
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
US MIDDAY: palladium surges; gold shines

US MIDDAY: palladium surges; gold shines

Palladium and platinum rose sharply early on Wednesday as bets on lower prices were reversed in thin conditions after the metal broke above key chart levels, while gold rose as weak US data weighed on the dollar. Palladium surged overnight in Asia, hittin
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Cotton futures slide in follow-through selling
Cotton

Cotton futures slide in follow-through selling

ICE cotton futures fell to their lowest in nearly a month on Wednesday as speculators liquidated long positions in follow through selling after the natural fibre market traded limit down on Tuesday, ahead of the release of reports from the US government t
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
'Modi calls for end to IHK violence'

'Modi calls for end to IHK violence'

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Modi calls for end to IHK violence" carried by the newspaper on Wednesday. According to it, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an end to the violence in Indian held Kashmir, promising
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Down but not out: fears ease over China's weaker yuan
Currency

Down but not out: fears ease over China's weaker yuan

A year ago on Thursday Chinese authorities stunned global markets by devaluing their yuan currency, raising fears the world's second-largest economy was worse off than thought - but investors are now more sanguine about a weaker "redback". The normally st
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Fraud in sharp business practices
Currency

Fraud in sharp business practices

This paper examines the issue of criminalization of business dealings known as sharp business practices and brings out the issues involved, the existing precedents on the subject and future directions. It has generally been held that for to establish crim
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
VIEW POINT: After the Quetta carnage

VIEW POINT: After the Quetta carnage

The terrorist strike at Quetta's civil hospital that left over 70 people dead, 55 of them lawyers and two TV cameramen, and wounding at least 100 others two of whom later succumbed to their injures in hospital, has cast a pall of gloom over the entire nat
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Confronting climate change

Confronting climate change

In this monsoon season torrential rains have once again been playing havoc with public life. So far, flashfloods in the northern region have claimed at least 43 lives, and washed away homes in scores of villages. During the heavy downpours in Karachi-some
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
CSF reimbursement

CSF reimbursement

The news that Pakistan will not be able to receive $300 million from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) because it is not taking sufficient action against the Haqqani network has been received in the country with a degree of disdain and discomfort. Accordin
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
US decries IS 'genocide'

US decries IS 'genocide'

The United States on Wednesday denounced the "genocide" carried out by the Islamic State group against Christians, Shias and Yazidis, as the State Department unveiled its somber annual report on religious freedom around the world. In its comprehensive loo
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
US decries IS 'genocide'

US decries IS 'genocide'

The United States on Wednesday denounced the "genocide" carried out by the Islamic State group against Christians, Shias and Yazidis, as the State Department unveiled its somber annual report on religious freedom around the world. In its comprehensive loo
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh opposition leader gets bail in nine new cases

Bangladesh opposition leader gets bail in nine new cases

Embattled Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia was granted bail on Wednesday after she appeared in court on a string of new charges over a deadly transport blockade, a prosecutor said. Hundreds of her supporters gathered outside the metropolitan sessi
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh opposition leader gets bail in nine new cases

Bangladesh opposition leader gets bail in nine new cases

Embattled Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia was granted bail on Wednesday after she appeared in court on a string of new charges over a deadly transport blockade, a prosecutor said. Hundreds of her supporters gathered outside the metropolitan sessi
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Profit After Tax of Allied Bank Limited (ABL) registered a growth of 17% and reached Rs 8,601 million for the half year ended June 30, 2016, as compared to Rs 7,356 million in the corresponding period of last year. Super-tax imposed during 2015 at 4% on 2
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Profit After Tax of Allied Bank Limited (ABL) registered a growth of 17% and reached Rs 8,601 million for the half year ended June 30, 2016, as compared to Rs 7,356 million in the corresponding period of last year. Super-tax imposed during 2015 at 4% on 2
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (August 10, 2016) and the forecast for Thursday (August 11, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Profit After Tax of Allied Bank Limited (ABL) registered a growth of 17% and reached Rs 8,601 million for the half year ended June 30, 2016, as compared to Rs 7,356 million in the corresponding period of last year. Super-tax imposed during 2015 at 4% on 2
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Half-year profit of ABL posts 17 percent growth

Profit After Tax of Allied Bank Limited (ABL) registered a growth of 17% and reached Rs 8,601 million for the half year ended June 30, 2016, as compared to Rs 7,356 million in the corresponding period of last year. Super-tax imposed during 2015 at 4% on 2
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
MCB Bank announces performance for half year

MCB Bank announces performance for half year

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited, met under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on Wednesday to review the performance of the bank and approve the financial statements for the half year ended June 30. MCB Bank reported a Profit Before Tax
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
MCB Bank announces performance for half year

MCB Bank announces performance for half year

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited, met under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on Wednesday to review the performance of the bank and approve the financial statements for the half year ended June 30. MCB Bank reported a Profit Before Tax
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
MCB Bank announces performance for half year

MCB Bank announces performance for half year

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited, met under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on Wednesday to review the performance of the bank and approve the financial statements for the half year ended June 30. MCB Bank reported a Profit Before Tax
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 10, 2016)

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
MCB Bank announces performance for half year

MCB Bank announces performance for half year

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited, met under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on Wednesday to review the performance of the bank and approve the financial statements for the half year ended June 30. MCB Bank reported a Profit Before Tax
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Indian cricketer fined $300 for lion selfies

Indian cricketer fined $300 for lion selfies

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been fined $300 for taking selfies with endangered Asiatic lions in the country's west despite a ban on such photos, a senior forest official said on Wednesday. Officials had ordered an investigation in June after phot
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Indian cricketer fined $300 for lion selfies

Indian cricketer fined $300 for lion selfies

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has been fined $300 for taking selfies with endangered Asiatic lions in the country's west despite a ban on such photos, a senior forest official said on Wednesday. Officials had ordered an investigation in June after phot
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Musharraf challenges Nawaz to a debate

Musharraf challenges Nawaz to a debate

Former President Pervez Musharraf has challenged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to debate with him. Musharraf said in a TV programme that government officials will be in trouble if there was a trial of the Panama Leaks issue. He said that all the information
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Musharraf challenges Nawaz to a debate

Musharraf challenges Nawaz to a debate

Former President Pervez Musharraf has challenged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to debate with him. Musharraf said in a TV programme that government officials will be in trouble if there was a trial of the Panama Leaks issue. He said that all the information
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Global experts share experiences of financial inclusion

Global experts share experiences of financial inclusion

Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Ashraf Mahmood Wathra and the Ambassador of Sweden, Ingrid Johansson co-hosted a one day workshop on the topic of "Financial and Social Inclusion through Mobile Money and M-Commerce" in Islamabad. International experts fr
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Code of conduct for electronic media lacks legitimacy: PBA

Code of conduct for electronic media lacks legitimacy: PBA

Code of conduct formulated by the Supreme Court (SC) for electronic media lacks legitimacy, said Chairman Pakistan Broadcast Association (PBA) Mir Ibrahim Rahman here on Wednesday. National Assembly's Sub-Committee on Information, Broadcasting and Nationa
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: little changes

Minor changes were seen on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee moved cautiously versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.60 and Rs 104.62 respectiv
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: little changes

Minor changes were seen on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee moved cautiously versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was almost unchanged against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.60 and Rs 104.62 respectiv
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
China opposed to all forms of terrorism: Xi

China opposed to all forms of terrorism: Xi

Chinese leaders on Wednesday sent messages of support to Pakistan two days after terrorist bombing massacred over 70 civilians in Quetta. "China is opposed to all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack", Chinese President, Xi Jinpin
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
China opposed to all forms of terrorism: Xi

China opposed to all forms of terrorism: Xi

Chinese leaders on Wednesday sent messages of support to Pakistan two days after terrorist bombing massacred over 70 civilians in Quetta. "China is opposed to all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack", Chinese President, Xi Jinpin
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Enemy can''t digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Enemy can''t digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said in the National Assembly that the nation remains united in the war against terrorism and this would help root out terrorism from the country. Giving a policy statement in the Lower House following the Quetta c
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Enemy can't digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Enemy can't digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said in the National Assembly that the nation remains united in the war against terrorism and this would help root out terrorism from the country. Giving a policy statement in the Lower House following the Quetta c
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 10, 2016).

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Enemy can't digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Enemy can't digest CPEC: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said in the National Assembly that the nation remains united in the war against terrorism and this would help root out terrorism from the country. Giving a policy statement in the Lower House following the Quetta c
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has "dumped" the country''s long-awaited Industrial Policy due to a lack of interest and frequent changes in top bureaucracy, it is learnt. The sources said former Minister for Industries and Production, Jahan
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has "dumped" the country's long-awaited Industrial Policy due to a lack of interest and frequent changes in top bureaucracy, it is learnt. The sources said former Minister for Industries and Production, Jahang
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Where is much-touted industrial policy?

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has "dumped" the country's long-awaited Industrial Policy due to a lack of interest and frequent changes in top bureaucracy, it is learnt. The sources said former Minister for Industries and Production, Jahang
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

The Federal Board of Revenue has identified 440 persons linked with different offshore companies and it is obtaining information and documentary evidence about the investment or income of the offshore companies of the Pakistani residents. Parliamentary Se
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

The Federal Board of Revenue has identified 440 persons linked with different offshore companies and it is obtaining information and documentary evidence about the investment or income of the offshore companies of the Pakistani residents. Parliamentary Se
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

Offshore companies: FBR identifies 440 persons

The Federal Board of Revenue has identified 440 persons linked with different offshore companies and it is obtaining information and documentary evidence about the investment or income of the offshore companies of the Pakistani residents. Parliamentary Se
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 47.63 points

BRIndex30 up 47.63 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,394.89 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 23,530.05 points and an intraday low of 23,395.63 points and closed at 23,442.52 points which was 47.63 points or 0.2 p
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 47.63 points

BRIndex30 up 47.63 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,394.89 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 23,530.05 points and an intraday low of 23,395.63 points and closed at 23,442.52 points which was 47.63 points or 0.2 p
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climbed to the highest level of 39,806 points Wednesday. The bluechips in banking, cement and auto sectors led the bull-run. The KSE-100 index rallied to intraday high of 39,862 before settling at the record high, adding 142 points or 0.36 percent
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climbed to the highest level of 39,806 points Wednesday. The bluechips in banking, cement and auto sectors led the bull-run. The KSE-100 index rallied to intraday high of 39,862 before settling at the record high, adding 142 points or 0.36 percent
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am
Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climb to fresh top

Stocks climbed to the highest level of 39,806 points Wednesday. The bluechips in banking, cement and auto sectors led the bull-run. The KSE-100 index rallied to intraday high of 39,862 before settling at the record high, adding 142 points or 0.36 percent
Published 11 Aug, 2016 12:00am