News Archives for Print - 2016-11-14

India responsible for shrine attack, claims Malik

Former interior minister Rehman Malik on Sunday said that the terrorist attack in Balochistan's Hub Tehsil is an attack on Pakistan and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

IG FC confirms shrine attack was suicide bombing

Inspector General Frontier Corps (FC), Major General Sher Afgan, on Sunday confirmed that the Saturday's attack on Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan was suicide bombing. Talking to media persons, the FC chief said, "Head of the bomber has been recovered

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Anti-polio drive begins in Shangla, Kohistan today

Polio Emergency Operation center Khyber Pakhtunkhwa co-ordinator Mohammad Akbar Khan said that the three-day anti polio campaign will be carried out in remote areas of Shangla and Kohistan on Monday, to vaccinate the children below age of five years.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Families ripped apart in shrine attack

Survivors of a massive bomb attack on a shrine in shrine of Shah Noorani in Balochistan that killed dozens spoke of their horror Sunday after families were ripped apart in a strike showing the expanding reach of the Islamic State group.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

PHMA terms gas closure in Punjab anti-industry step

Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (North Zone) Muhammad Amjad Khawaja has said on Sunday that the gas closure for Punjab is an anti-industrial step which will not only open the flood gates of unemployment but a

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Zardari phones Zehri, condemns Noorani blast

Co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday telephoned Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri and condemned the attack on Shah Noorani shrine. Describing it as a cowardly and despicabl

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Extremism to be rooted out from Pakistan: Musadak

Adviser to the Prime Minister, Dr Musadak Malik has expressed determination that extremism would be rooted out from Pakistan. He was talking to media at the Civil Hospital here on Sunday after inquiring out health of those who sustained injuries in Saturd

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Multan best area for investment: report

Multan is the best area for investment and setting of industry, revealed a survey report of the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) because of the cheapest labour and the best environment was available here, said Khawaja Jalaluddin Room

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Punjab CM's decision on medical universities hailed

Chairman of Nishtar Board of Management of Nishtar Hospital of Medical College Multan and President of MCCI Khawaja Jalal uddin Roomi has hailed the decision of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to approve a medical university in Multan and other

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Promulgation of Companies Ordinance, 2016: SECP chief thanks Dar

Chairman SECP, Zafar Hijazi, accompanied by Commissioners and senior management officers, called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, at his office to express gratitude and sincere thanks for the guidance and support extended b

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

'Punjab's immunisation coverage rises to 88 percent'

Punjab's immunisation coverage rose to 88 percent in past 20 months thanks to technology platform said Information Technology University (ITU) VC and Chairman of Punjab IT Board (PITB) Dr Umar Saif at the international Tech Conference 2016 in Boston, USA.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

PU vice chancellor protests Canadian professor's suspension

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has strongly protested suspension of Professor Anthony Hall, a professor at University of Lethbridge, Canada and one of the most distinguished scholars on international relations.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Factory blast victims: Financial assistance announced

Provincial Minister for Labour and Human Resource Ashfaq Sarwar has announced financial assistance amounting to Rs 900000 each to the heirs of two victims of Rai Wind Road, Refrigerator Factory, CP Plant blast incident. The heirs will be given Rs 400000 e

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Pneumonia kills 92,000 children annually in country: experts

Pneumonia accounts for 92,000 annual deaths of children Under-5 in Pakistan, making it the leading killer of children,'' health experts said. Briefing media in connection with ''World Pneumonia Day-2016'' being marked on November 12 with the theme-"Fight

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Pneumonia kills 92,000 children annually in country: experts

Pneumonia accounts for 92,000 annual deaths of children Under-5 in Pakistan, making it the leading killer of children,' health experts said. Briefing media in connection with 'World Pneumonia Day-2016' being marked on November 12 with the theme-"Fight pne

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Pneumonia kills 92,000 children annually in country: experts

Pneumonia accounts for 92,000 annual deaths of children Under-5 in Pakistan, making it the leading killer of children,' health experts said. Briefing media in connection with 'World Pneumonia Day-2016' being marked on November 12 with the theme-"Fight pne

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

ACCA recommends cut in tax concessions and amnesties

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recommended that South Asian countries particularly Pakistan should limit Value Added Tax (VAT) or sales tax exemptions to health, education, charity and basic essential food items excluding those

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

ACCA recommends cut in tax concessions and amnesties

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recommended that South Asian countries particularly Pakistan should limit Value Added Tax (VAT) or sales tax exemptions to health, education, charity and basic essential food items excluding those

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

ACCA recommends cut in tax concessions and amnesties

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recommended that South Asian countries particularly Pakistan should limit Value Added Tax (VAT) or sales tax exemptions to health, education, charity and basic essential food items excluding those

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

PTI team to meet Turkish envoy

Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) delegation led by its vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi will meet Turkish ambassador to Pakistan Sadik Babür Girgin to discuss the upcoming visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the country, party sources said. T

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

PTI team to meet Turkish envoy

Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) delegation led by its vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi will meet Turkish ambassador to Pakistan Sadik Babür Girgin to discuss the upcoming visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the country, party sources said. T

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Modi urges bill-swap success amid cash crunch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made an emotional appeal to people to make India graft-free, as chaotic scenes erupted outside banks nation-wide after high denomination notes were pulled from circulation. Modi surprised the country Tuesday night when

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Modi urges bill-swap success amid cash crunch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made an emotional appeal to people to make India graft-free, as chaotic scenes erupted outside banks nation-wide after high denomination notes were pulled from circulation. Modi surprised the country Tuesday night when

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Thousands attend pro-Beijing rally in Hong Kong

Thousands of people attended a pro-Beijing rally in Hong Kong Sunday in support of China's decision to effectively bar two pro-independence legislators from taking office, as fears grow of the city's freedoms being under threat.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Thousands attend pro-Beijing rally in Hong Kong

Thousands of people attended a pro-Beijing rally in Hong Kong Sunday in support of China's decision to effectively bar two pro-independence legislators from taking office, as fears grow of the city's freedoms being under threat.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Hollywood worries about Trump as stars honour Jackie Chan

Action movie star Jackie Chan accepted an honorary Oscar on Saturday as Hollywood A-listers sounded a cautionary note over President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the polls.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Shah Noorani shrine incident: PM announces compensation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced financial assistance of Rs 500,000 for each victim family whose loved ones were killed in a terrorist attack at Shah Noorani shrine in Hub. According to the media office of the PM House, the prime minister also an

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Shah Noorani shrine incident: PM announces compensation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced financial assistance of Rs 500,000 for each victim family whose loved ones were killed in a terrorist attack at Shah Noorani shrine in Hub. According to the media office of the PM House, the prime minister also an

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Jehangir Badr passes away

Veteran leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Jehangir Badr died after cardiac arrest in Lahore, Aaj News reported late Sunday night. Quoting family sources, the news channel further said that he was a kidney patient for long. Badr was rushed to a hospi

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Jehangir Badr passes away

Veteran leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Jehangir Badr died after cardiac arrest in Lahore, Aaj News reported late Sunday night. Quoting family sources, the news channel further said that he was a kidney patient for long. Badr was rushed to a hospi

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Eclectic session band legend Leon Russell dead at 74

Leon Russell, who achieved rare fame as a session musician by playing with artists from The Rolling Stones to Elton John and pursuing his own eclectic career, has died. He was 74. Russell, who remained active and had tour dates in front of him, died in hi

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Two dead after New Zealand quake, residents flee tsunami

At least two people were killed and more fatalities were feared after a powerful 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand just after midnight Monday, while residents in coastal areas fled following tsunami warnings.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Two dead after New Zealand quake, residents flee tsunami

At least two people were killed and more fatalities were feared after a powerful 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand just after midnight Monday, while residents in coastal areas fled following tsunami warnings.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down by 137 basis points

The futures spread declined by 137bps to stand at 4.55 percent during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased to 27.8 percent to 86.84 million shares.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down by 137 basis points

The futures spread declined by 137bps to stand at 4.55 percent during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased to 27.8 percent to 86.84 million shares.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Futures spread down by 137 basis points

The futures spread declined by 137bps to stand at 4.55 percent during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016. Trading activities on the futures counter improved as the average daily trading volumes increased to 27.8 percent to 86.84 million shares.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Index closes at all time high

Despite concerns over the US presidential election results and uncertainty in global markets, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed healthy buying in different sectors during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Index closes at all time high

Despite concerns over the US presidential election results and uncertainty in global markets, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed healthy buying in different sectors during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Index closes at all time high

Despite concerns over the US presidential election results and uncertainty in global markets, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed healthy buying in different sectors during the outgoing week ended on November 11, 2016.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Nisar leaves for London

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday left for London on a three-day official visit where he would also hold talks with his British counterpart and other high British authorities on bilateral issues.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Nisar leaves for London

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday left for London on a three-day official visit where he would also hold talks with his British counterpart and other high British authorities on bilateral issues.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Dubai and Saudi to launch $1-billion e-commerce site

Dubai business magnate Mohamed Alabbar announced Sunday the launch of a $1-billion regional e-commerce site in a joint venture with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and other Gulf investors. Noon.com is to go online in January with a 50-percent investment

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Dubai and Saudi to launch $1-billion e-commerce site

Dubai business magnate Mohamed Alabbar announced Sunday the launch of a $1-billion regional e-commerce site in a joint venture with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and other Gulf investors. Noon.com is to go online in January with a 50-percent investment

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Dubai and Saudi to launch $1-billion e-commerce site

Dubai business magnate Mohamed Alabbar announced Sunday the launch of a $1-billion regional e-commerce site in a joint venture with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and other Gulf investors. Noon.com is to go online in January with a 50-percent investment

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Saudi minister says OPEC production cut ''imperative''

Saudi Arabia''s oil minister said it was "imperative" that OPEC nations finalise an agreement over a cut in oil production aimed at boosting crude prices, Algerian media said Sunday. Khalid al-Falih met his Algerian counterpart Noureddine Boutarfa on Satu

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Saudi minister says OPEC production cut 'imperative'

Saudi Arabia's oil minister said it was "imperative" that OPEC nations finalise an agreement over a cut in oil production aimed at boosting crude prices, Algerian media said Sunday. Khalid al-Falih met his Algerian counterpart Noureddine Boutarfa on Satur

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Saudi minister says OPEC production cut 'imperative'

Saudi Arabia's oil minister said it was "imperative" that OPEC nations finalise an agreement over a cut in oil production aimed at boosting crude prices, Algerian media said Sunday. Khalid al-Falih met his Algerian counterpart Noureddine Boutarfa on Satur

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

EU to discuss Trump win

EU foreign ministers were to hold special talks Sunday on Donald Trump's stunning US election win as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned bluntly of the dangers of American isolationism. But the talks were to take place without the foreign ministers of Brit

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

EU to discuss Trump win

EU foreign ministers were to hold special talks Sunday on Donald Trump's stunning US election win as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned bluntly of the dangers of American isolationism. But the talks were to take place without the foreign ministers of Brit

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

CPEC''s enemies are enemies of Pakistan and China: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had become a reality with starting off the first shipment of trade cargo from the Gwadar Port to international destinations. Terming the arrival of the first t

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

CPEC's enemies are enemies of Pakistan and China: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had become a reality with starting off the first shipment of trade cargo from the Gwadar Port to international destinations. Terming the arrival of the first t

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

CPEC's enemies are enemies of Pakistan and China: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had become a reality with starting off the first shipment of trade cargo from the Gwadar Port to international destinations. Terming the arrival of the first t

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

China now in Arabian Sea through Kashgar-Gwadar link

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Sunday inaugurated a trade route linking Gwadar port to the Chinese city of Kashgar as part of a joint multi-billion-dollar project (CPEC) to jumpstart economic growth in the South Asian country.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

China now in Arabian Sea through Kashgar-Gwadar link

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Sunday inaugurated a trade route linking Gwadar port to the Chinese city of Kashgar as part of a joint multi-billion-dollar project (CPEC) to jumpstart economic growth in the South Asian country.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

China now in Arabian Sea through Kashgar-Gwadar link

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Sunday inaugurated a trade route linking Gwadar port to the Chinese city of Kashgar as part of a joint multi-billion-dollar project (CPEC) to jumpstart economic growth in the South Asian country.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar gains

The rupee drifted lower against the dollar, it, however, move up versus the euro during the week, ended on November 12, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee three paisas in relation to the dollar, losing six paisas for buying and selling at Rs 104.76

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar gains

The rupee drifted lower against the dollar, it, however, move up versus the euro during the week, ended on November 12, 2016. In the interbank market, the rupee three paisas in relation to the dollar, losing six paisas for buying and selling at Rs 104.76

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Panama Papers: 'Real facts' to be submitted to Supreme Court today

The petitioners seeking accountability of the Prime Minister in the Panama papers case, particularly Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf , are optimistic that 'real facts' will be brought before the nation based on new evidence to be submitted to the apex court toda

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Panama Papers: 'Real facts' to be submitted to Supreme Court today

The petitioners seeking accountability of the Prime Minister in the Panama papers case, particularly Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf , are optimistic that 'real facts' will be brought before the nation based on new evidence to be submitted to the apex court toda

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Trump vows to deport up to three million undocumented immigrants

Donald Trump plans to immediately deport or jail as many as three million undocumented immigrants, the Republican said Sunday as he set out his priorities as America's head of state in the first television interview since his election.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Trump vows to deport up to three million undocumented immigrants

Donald Trump plans to immediately deport or jail as many as three million undocumented immigrants, the Republican said Sunday as he set out his priorities as America's head of state in the first television interview since his election.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Iraqi forces recapture ancient city of Nimrud

Iraqi forces said on Sunday they had recaptured the site of an ancient Assyrian city blown up by the Islamic State group, as they battled the jihadists south of Mosul. The troops pushed towards Nimrud last week as they pressed an offensive begun on Octobe

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Iraqi forces recapture ancient city of Nimrud

Iraqi forces said on Sunday they had recaptured the site of an ancient Assyrian city blown up by the Islamic State group, as they battled the jihadists south of Mosul. The troops pushed towards Nimrud last week as they pressed an offensive begun on Octobe

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Bulgaria Prime Minister quits

Bulgaria's centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stepped down Sunday after his presidential nominee suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Bulgaria Prime Minister quits

Bulgaria's centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stepped down Sunday after his presidential nominee suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Suspects plotted 'Paris-style' attacks in Russia

Suspects detained by Russian authorities were plotting simultaneous "Paris-style" attacks on Moscow and Saint Petersburg, local media reported on Sunday, the first anniversary of the massacre in the French capital.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Suspects plotted 'Paris-style' attacks in Russia

Suspects detained by Russian authorities were plotting simultaneous "Paris-style" attacks on Moscow and Saint Petersburg, local media reported on Sunday, the first anniversary of the massacre in the French capital.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Governor Sindh hospitalised

Governor Sindh Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui was admitted to a private hospital in Clifton after his condition deteriorated on Sunday, according to Aaj News. Siddiqui was shifted to the intensive care unit of South City Hospital after he suffered from su

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Governor Sindh hospitalised

Governor Sindh Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui was admitted to a private hospital in Clifton after his condition deteriorated on Sunday, according to Aaj News. Siddiqui was shifted to the intensive care unit of South City Hospital after he suffered from su

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (November 13, 2016) and the forecast for Monday (November 14, 2016).

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2016)

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

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 07 to 11, 2016).

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Financial inclusion: 'Measuring mere account ownership sets off the wrong race'

BR Research recently sat down in Islamabad with a team of researchers from the insight2impact (i2i) facility who were on a visit to Pakistan earlier this month. A data resource centre hosted by South Africa-based think-tank Cenfri and market facilitator F

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Financial inclusion: 'Measuring mere account ownership sets off the wrong race'

BR Research recently sat down in Islamabad with a team of researchers from the insight2impact (i2i) facility who were on a visit to Pakistan earlier this month. A data resource centre hosted by South Africa-based think-tank Cenfri and market facilitator F

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Shah Noorani bomb blast

The death toll from a bombing at Shah Noorani shrine in Khuzdar on Saturday rose to 52, with dozens of others injured. People at the Shah Noorani were performing dhamal when the bomb hit them and others.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Iran resort hopes relaxed rules will attract tourists

Iranian investors are pouring money into Kish island in the Gulf, hoping its white sand beaches, coral reefs and more relaxed Islamic rules, could make it a major tourism destination.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Oil taking on green sheen

PARIS: The companies that drill black gold are going a little bit green: taking stakes in renewable energies that are growing rapidly, enabling oil firms to diversify revenue and show commitment to fighting climate change.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Stunning upset

On 9/11 (11 September 2001) Al Qaeda, based in Afghanistan, launched four co-ordinated terrorist attacks on the United States of America killing 2996 people and injuring more than 6000; as well as causing considerable destruction to Lower Manhattan and th

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Kashmiris' resistance to persevere

To judge if the Kashmiris' resistance against Indian occupation has weakened over the last four months of shutdown and scores of killings Prime Minister Modi played a trick. He invited a group of pro-India 'punchayat' leaders and offered them

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Surge in NPLs

The rising level of Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of the banking sector is usually a precursor of lingering problems in the financial landscape of a country. According to the latest data released by the State Bank on 9th October, 2016, NPLs of the banking i

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Moldovans face 'East-West' choice in presidential runoff

Moldovans were voting Sunday to choose between pro-Moscow and pro-European candidates in a runoff vote for the next president of the impoverished ex-Soviet country. It marks the first time in 16 years that Moldova - wracked by corruption scandals in recen

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

French reporter to be expelled from Turkey

A French journalist detained three days ago in south-eastern Turkey near the Syrian border is to be expelled, his employer, online media Les Jours, said Sunday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Erdogan hints at referendum on Turkey joining EU

Accusing Brussels of wanting Turkey to abandon its bid to join the EU, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted in an interview published Sunday he might put the question to a referendum.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Clashes in Aleppo after army warning

Syrian government forces clashed with rebels on the outskirts of eastern Aleppo city Sunday, a monitor said, after residents received messages from the army giving opposition fighters 24 hours to leave.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

40 years after his father, Canada PM Trudeau travels to Cuba

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Cuba Tuesday as the breakthrough in US relations with the communist regime hangs in the balance following Donald Trump's presidential election win.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

6.2-magnitude quake shakes Argentina

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit north-western Argentina Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake, at a depth of 62 miles (100 kilometers), struck shortly after 1400 GMT about 16 mile

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

80,000 gather for Catalan demo

Around 80,000 people rallied in Barcelona on Sunday in a show of support for Catalan leaders locked in a tug-of-war with Madrid over independence for their region, police said. The demonstration aimed in particular at supporting Catalonia's former preside

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Refugees in Australia's remote camps offered US resettlement

Refugees held on remote Pacific camps after trying to reach Australia by boat will be resettled in the US in a "one-off" deal, the premier says, a breakthrough that could see the controversial facilities closed. Canberra sends asylum-seekers who try to re

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Photojournalist arrested for 'snapping' Gambia president supporters

A photojournalist arrested for snapping a crowd of ruling party supporters in Gambia was still being held at the weekend, a security source told AFP. Alagie Manka was detained on the outskirts of the capital Banjul for taking pictures of President Yahya J

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

FARC, Colombian government strike new peace deal

Colombia's government and Marxist FARC rebels on Saturday announced a revised peace deal to end 52 years of armed conflict, after voters rejected a prior peace accord in a referendum.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Protests on the Mall causing inconvenience to commuters

Hardships of commuters multiplied with the addition of a protest by the employees of Water Management Association on The Mall who joined the young doctors at the Chief Minister Secretariat on Thursday.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Islamic State's attack highlights changing tactics

The second deadly attack in Balochistan claimed by Islamic State's leadership in a month shows a swift rise of the movement by partnering with local sectarian groups, analysts say, even as an official on Sunday denied IS has a Pakistan presence. Islamic S

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

SNGPL issues one million connections in PML-N government's tenure

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Company Limited (SNGPL) has so far issued around one million new gas connections since the current government took over in the year 2013.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

KP finalises 24 demands of Senate body

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak presided over a meeting that finalised 24 demands of the Senate Special Committee, the provincial government made to the federal government.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Indian brutalities in IOK: AJK PM seeks effective role of European Commission

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider has urged upon the European Commission on human rights to play an effective role in order to prevent Indian brutalities against innocent Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir. While talking to member of

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Four tobacco crops: demand registers decline

The demand of the tobacco companies for the purchase of all four varieties of tobacco crop registered a big decline. According to sources in Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), the demand for Flue Cured Virginia for the year is estimated at 45.990 million kilog

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Prices of kitchen items decline slightly

Prices of vegetable and other important kitchen items have slightly decreased in retail market, according to a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Sunday. Five-kilogram onions are being sold at Rs 100 as compared to Rs 120 during precedin

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Sherpao underscores need for improvement in Pak-Afghan relations

Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has called for nurturing brotherly relations with neighbouring Afghanistan saying that both the countries have religious, social and cultural affinities that cannot be ignored.

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

PIA flight diverted to Azerbaijan

Due to medical emergency of two passengers, the Manchester-Islamabad flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), PK-702, was diverted to Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday. PTI spokesman said the two passengers were offloaded and sent to hospital for treatme

Published 14 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99
Hang Seng / Nov 14	19,503.42
FTSE 100 / Nov 14	8,042.72
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 14	19,122.26

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 14	71.10
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 15 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,455,465 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 15 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	26,996,630 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,013,918 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 15 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,704,933 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 15 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,694,836 ▲ 0.00
Secure Logistics / Nov 15 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	23,623,241 ▲ 0.00

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