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Print - 2016-09-20
Civil-military relationship very fragile: Babar

Civil-military relationship very fragile: Babar

"Civil-Military relationship is very fragile, at the moment and we are not on the same page," Senator Farahatullah Babar said. Speaking at the seminar titled "Civil Military Relations: Challenges and Way Forward," organized by Sustainable Development Poli
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Bilawal condoles with family of deceased officials

Bilawal condoles with family of deceased officials

Bilawal Bhutto upon reaching Shikarpur from Sukkar condoled with the family of police officials who were martyred in suicide blast. He hailed the bravery of police officials who managed to seize the suicide bombers and also distributed cheques and honorar
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Roads leading to major hospitals of city damaged, bumpy

Roads leading to major hospitals of city damaged, bumpy

Damage and bumpy roads leading to major hospitals of city, including Dow Medical Institute, Memon Hospital, and Kiran Hospital create serious inconvenience to thousands of visiting patients. A major portion of University Road from Karachi University Staff
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Government must not stop PTI from carrying out march: Gilani

Government must not stop PTI from carrying out march: Gilani

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that the government must not stop Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) from protesting because it has every right to do that. Speaking to media representatives, Gilani pinned hope
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
EU envoy, CoAS discuss regional security

EU envoy, CoAS discuss regional security

Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, European Union Special Representative for Afghanistan called on General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army staff at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. Matters of regional security and mutual interest came under discussion during
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Ministry optimistic about smooth gas supply in winter

Ministry optimistic about smooth gas supply in winter

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is confident that there would be improved supply of natural gas to consumers in the upcoming winter season after import of LNG. "The gas situation is improving gradually especially after arrival of imported
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Raiwind march: PTI begins preparations

Raiwind march: PTI begins preparations

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters from across the country have begun preparations for one-day rally on September 30, announced by the party chairman Imran Khan, a show of people power to pressurise the government to hold an impartial inquiry into
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Congo virus claims another life in Karachi

Congo virus claims another life in Karachi

Another patient of Congo virus died in Karachi on Monday, taking the death toll to seven. As per details, Siddique, 51, a resident of Bhittaiabad area of Karachi was brought to a hospital where his blood sample was sent to the laboratory for examination.
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Tareen reassures PTI workers ahead of Raiwind march

Tareen reassures PTI workers ahead of Raiwind march

With eyes set on staging a massive protest on September 30, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is putting together its muscle as central leader Jahangir Tareen Khan met disgruntled youths and assured to remove their reservations. Former Secretary General of Y
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
India resorts to anti-Pakistan propaganda after Baramulla attack

India resorts to anti-Pakistan propaganda after Baramulla attack

India, habitual of wrongly alleging Pakistan of every terror attack on its soil, has revisited its pigheaded attitude with the latest attack on Sunday on Brigade Headquarters in Uri Town of Baramulla district of Occupied -Kashmir. The timing of the occurr
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Tunisia water shortages spark 'thirst uprising' warning

Tunisia water shortages spark 'thirst uprising' warning

Activists are warning of a potential "thirst uprising" in Tunisia following protests over severe water shortages after one of the North African nation's driest summers on record. Residents in the interior are suffering long water supply cuts, reservoirs a
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan emerging as fastest growing economy in Asia: Prime Minister

Pakistan emerging as fastest growing economy in Asia: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says today's Pakistan is far better than the Pakistan of 2013 due to policies and measures taken by the present government. Interacting with members of Pakistani community in New York, he said Pakistan is viewed as politically
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan emerging as fastest growing economy in Asia: Prime Minister

Pakistan emerging as fastest growing economy in Asia: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says today's Pakistan is far better than the Pakistan of 2013 due to policies and measures taken by the present government. Interacting with members of Pakistani community in New York, he said Pakistan is viewed as politically
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
PSP camp office set ablaze

PSP camp office set ablaze

Unknown men set ablaze Paksarzameen Party banners at Gulistan-e-Johar Area, early Monday morning. The Party chairman Mustafa Kamal had hoisted the Pakistan flag at Perfume Chowk roundabout last month. Later workers had put up party banners at the roundabo
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
KATI polls: eight candidates elected unopposed

KATI polls: eight candidates elected unopposed

All the eight candidates have been elected unopposed as executive committee members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) for the term 2016-17. The elected members of the executive committee included Masood Naqi, Muhammad Salman, Gohar Naeem
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (September 19, 2016) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 20, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
The unemployment challenge

The unemployment challenge

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Budgetary outcome in 2015-16" by Dr Hafiz A Pasha. The writer seems to have summarised or explained in a nutshell the economic landscape of the country in the beginning of his write-up.
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Money Market Report
Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (September 19, 2016).
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Air strikes kill at least 32

Air strikes kill at least 32

Air strikes on parts of Aleppo and areas to the west held by opposition forces killed at least 32 people on Monday, including 12 people in an attack that hit a convoy of aid trucks, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Air strikes kill at least 32

Air strikes kill at least 32

Air strikes on parts of Aleppo and areas to the west held by opposition forces killed at least 32 people on Monday, including 12 people in an attack that hit a convoy of aid trucks, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Asif has decided to convene a meeting of provinces to sort out issues related to power Distribution Companies (Discos), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), well
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Asif has decided to convene a meeting of provinces to sort out issues related to power Distribution Companies (Discos), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), well
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Ministry, provinces to sort out power issues today

Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Asif has decided to convene a meeting of provinces to sort out issues related to power Distribution Companies (Discos), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), well
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will meet on September 28 to consider staff level report of the 12th and final review under $6.64 billion extended fund arrangement and request for waivers of non-observance of performance criteria. Th
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will meet on September 28 to consider staff level report of the 12th and final review under $6.64 billion extended fund arrangement and request for waivers of non-observance of performance criteria. Th
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

$6.64 billion EFF: IMF to take up final review on September 28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will meet on September 28 to consider staff level report of the 12th and final review under $6.64 billion extended fund arrangement and request for waivers of non-observance of performance criteria. Th
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthened on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed the level of 40,400 points on the back of heavy buying mainly by local investors. The index closed at 40,414.72 points,
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthened on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed the level of 40,400 points on the back of heavy buying mainly by local investors. The index closed at 40,414.72 points,
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthens

Bullish trend strengthened on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed the level of 40,400 points on the back of heavy buying mainly by local investors. The index closed at 40,414.72 points,
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 207.88 points

BRIndex30 up 207.88 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,508.80 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 23,735.92 points and an intraday low of 23,508.80 points and closed at 23,716.68 points which was 207.88 points or 0.88 pe
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 207.88 points

BRIndex30 up 207.88 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,508.80 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 23,735.92 points and an intraday low of 23,508.80 points and closed at 23,716.68 points which was 207.88 points or 0.88 pe
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China's banking sector could be facing an imminent debt crisis, a global central bank watchdog has warned, fuelling fresh fears of a blowout in the world's second largest economy which could hit the global financial system. The Bank for International Sett
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China's banking sector could be facing an imminent debt crisis, a global central bank watchdog has warned, fuelling fresh fears of a blowout in the world's second largest economy which could hit the global financial system. The Bank for International Sett
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China facing possible debt crisis: bank watchdog

China''s banking sector could be facing an imminent debt crisis, a global central bank watchdog has warned, fuelling fresh fears of a blowout in the world''s second largest economy which could hit the global financial system. The Bank for International Se
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Qatar to create its own 'Wall Street'

Qatar to create its own 'Wall Street'

Qatar plans to establish its own version of New York's "Wall Street" financial district, a senior official said Monday, as the emirate seeks to cut its reliance on oil and gas. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, head of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), said busine
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Qatar to create its own 'Wall Street'

Qatar to create its own 'Wall Street'

Qatar plans to establish its own version of New York's "Wall Street" financial district, a senior official said Monday, as the emirate seeks to cut its reliance on oil and gas. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, head of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), said busine
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Qatar to create its own ''Wall Street''

Qatar to create its own ''Wall Street''

Qatar plans to establish its own version of New York''s "Wall Street" financial district, a senior official said Monday, as the emirate seeks to cut its reliance on oil and gas. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, head of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), said busin
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
India's negative narrative: Pakistan Army vows tough response

India's negative narrative: Pakistan Army vows tough response

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said that Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond to entire spectrum of direct and indirect threats. He was chairing a Corps Commanders' Conference held here on Monday. Taking note of a hostile narrative be
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
India's negative narrative: Pakistan Army vows tough response

India's negative narrative: Pakistan Army vows tough response

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said that Armed Forces are fully prepared to respond to entire spectrum of direct and indirect threats. He was chairing a Corps Commanders' Conference held here on Monday. Taking note of a hostile narrative be
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz urges US to play role for Kashmir solution

Nawaz urges US to play role for Kashmir solution

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and US Secretary of State John Kerry met on the sidelines of 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly here. The prime minister arrived here to represent Pakistan at the proceedings of the UN General Assembly. The Pri
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Nawaz urges US to play role for Kashmir solution

Nawaz urges US to play role for Kashmir solution

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and US Secretary of State John Kerry met on the sidelines of 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly here. The prime minister arrived here to represent Pakistan at the proceedings of the UN General Assembly. The Pri
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
India's allegations rejected

India's allegations rejected

Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected the Indian allegations related to Uri attack as baseless and irresponsible and described these as a blatant attempt to deflect attention from situation in the Jammu and Kashmir (IHK). "Pakistan has noted with seri
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (September 19, 2016).

Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
New York bombing suspect captured in police shootout

New York bombing suspect captured in police shootout

An "armed and dangerous" Afghan-born suspect wanted in the weekend bomb attacks in New York and New Jersey was wounded Monday in a shootout with police and taken into custody. The Saturday attacks and a separate stabbing carried out by a Somali-American w
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am
New York bombing suspect captured in police shootout

New York bombing suspect captured in police shootout

An "armed and dangerous" Afghan-born suspect wanted in the weekend bomb attacks in New York and New Jersey was wounded Monday in a shootout with police and taken into custody. The Saturday attacks and a separate stabbing carried out by a Somali-American w
Published 20 Sep, 2016 12:00am