News Archives for Print - 2017-01-24

China, Philippines agree to cooperate on 30 projects worth $3.7 billion

China has agreed to cooperate with the Philippines on 30 projects worth $3.7 billion focusing on poverty reduction, the two countries said after a meeting in Beijing on Monday.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Breathless Nadal, Serena into last eight

Rafael Nadal struggled into his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2015 at the Australian Open on Monday, as Serena Williams accelerated towards a record title and the number one ranking.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

World must not miss early signals of any flu pandemic: WHO

The World Health Organisation called on all countries to monitor closely outbreaks of deadly avian influenza in birds and poultry and to report promptly any human cases that could signal the start of a flu pandemic.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Puppies found alive in Italy avalanche hotel boost hope for survivors

Rescuers recovered three puppies from under the rubble of Italy's avalanche hotel Monday sparking fresh hopes some of the 23 people still missing after five days could be found alive.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Syria rebels vow to keep fighting if talks fail

Syrian rebels vowed Monday to keep fighting if the peace talks fail with the war-torn country's government in Kazakhstan, as the two sides opened indirect negotiations. The talks had been billed as the first time armed rebel groups would negotiate directl

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Four soldiers killed in Cameroon helicopter crash

Four Cameroonian soldiers, including a general who was co-ordinating the fight against Nigerian Boko Haram Islamists, were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash, sources told AFP.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Britons sizzle over chips and toast cancer warnings

A government health warning over the potential dangers of toast, roast potatoes and chips - all traditional staples of the British diet - had the country's tabloids hitting out Monday. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said acrylamide - a chemical substance

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Fog in London forces flight cancellations

A thick fog in London forced the cancellation of around 100 flights at Heathrow Airport on Monday and revived concern about air quality in the capital. "Foggy weather across the South East has reduced visibility at Heathrow," the airport said in a stateme

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Yemeni loyalists seize Red Sea port of Mokha

Yemeni government forces captured on Monday the port of Mokha as they pushed to oust Huthi rebels from the Red Sea coastline, an AFP journalist said. Government forces were combing the port, a journalist accompanying the troops said, almost three weeks af

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Israel nuclear whistle-blower convicted over release terms

Israeli nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu has been convicted of violating the terms of his release, more than a decade after completing an 18-year jail term, a court announced Monday. Upon his release in 2004, Vanunu was slapped with a series of res

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

German newspaper publishes documents showing Maryam's foreign properties

A German newspaper Monday tweeted documents showing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz as beneficial owner of the companies in Saudi Arabia. The tweets posted by SZ Investigativ, show the personal information form of Minerva Services Ltd,

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Assailants kill five Egypt soldiers

The Egyptian army said Monday that assailants killed five soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, where security forces have been targeted in a spate of jihadist attacks. "The armed forces mourn with great sadness and sorrow the five martyrs who were martyred in

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Ten dead after boat capsizes off Malaysia

Ten people are confirmed dead and about 30 missing after a boat believed to be carrying Indonesian illegal immigrants capsized in rough seas off Malaysia, officials said Monday. The bodies of six women and four men were washed ashore at a beach near the e

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Liebezeit innovator of drum, dies

Jaki Liebezeit, the percussionist for German band Can who became an icon in avant-garde circles for a machine-like style that rejected standard drumsets, died Sunday. He was 78. His bandmates in Can, which he co-founded in Cologne in 1968, said Liebezeit

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Erdogan eyes rail bid, Gulen schools on Tanzania visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began a visit to Tanzania Monday focusing on a bid to build a $7.6 billion (7.1-billion-euro) railway and on concern over schools run by dissident cleric Fethullah Gulen. A Tanzanian government official, speaking on

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

SU vice chancellor terms English language skills inevitable for success

The inaugural ceremony of one-week skill-based teacher training workshop was held at Video Conference Room of the office of the Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Poverty alleviation key to decreasing insurgency in Balochistan'

Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon Monday assured the people of Balochistan that through new survey in August and biometric payment system by 2018, poverty would be managed better in all districts of Pakistan especially in Ba

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Equitable share of life for women urged

An appreciation ceremony to pay tribute to Dr Naima Tabbasum, Assistant Professor, Far East and Southeast Asia Area Study Centre, University of Sindh upon having authored a book titled "Women in Pakistan: Socio-Cultural and Politico-Legal Domain".

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Former Navy officer hurt in firing incident

A senior retired officer of the Pakistan Navy was injured in a firing incident that took place near Nursery on Shahrah-e-Faisal on Monday. According to rescue officials, the injured person has been identified as Akmal Kiyani. He was taken to Jinnah Hospit

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

LHC allows SAP-PK to continue activities

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice allowed South Asia Partnership - Pakistan (SAP-PK) to continue its activities in different districts. The court issuing notices to the interior ministry and the Punjab home department for January 27 ordered that no coer

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

India court orders daily TB treatment for millions

Millions of tuberculosis patients in India will receive daily treatment after the Supreme Court Monday ordered the government to change the current dosing practice amid activist claims it was endangering lives. Around 2.5 million new cases of TB were repo

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

India court orders daily TB treatment for millions

Millions of tuberculosis patients in India will receive daily treatment after the Supreme Court Monday ordered the government to change the current dosing practice amid activist claims it was endangering lives. Around 2.5 million new cases of TB were repo

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

South Korea ruling party to change its name

South Korea's ruling party is to change its name for the second time in five years, it said Monday, as it seeks to dissociate itself from the corruption scandal surrounding impeached President Park Geun-Hye. "We will begin collecting public suggestions st

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Provisional figures: $4.1 billion foreign aid received in H1

The country provisionally received $4.1 billion, ie, 51 percent of the budgeted estimates of foreign assistance from multilateral and bilateral donors in the first half of the current financial year against $4.15 billion during the same period last year.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Provisional figures: $4.1 billion foreign aid received in H1

The country provisionally received $4.1 billion, ie, 51 percent of the budgeted estimates of foreign assistance from multilateral and bilateral donors in the first half of the current financial year against $4.15 billion during the same period last year.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Provisional figures: $4.1 billion foreign aid received in H1

The country provisionally received $4.1 billion, ie, 51 percent of the budgeted estimates of foreign assistance from multilateral and bilateral donors in the first half of the current financial year against $4.15 billion during the same period last year.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

India's top court dismisses plea to delay annual budget

India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition to delay the annual federal budget, which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to deliver on February 1, dismissing concerns about potential give-aways ahead of critical state polls. A panel headed

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

India's top court dismisses plea to delay annual budget

India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition to delay the annual federal budget, which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to deliver on February 1, dismissing concerns about potential give-aways ahead of critical state polls. A panel headed

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

India''s top court dismisses plea to delay annual budget

India''s Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition to delay the annual federal budget, which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to deliver on February 1, dismissing concerns about potential give-aways ahead of critical state polls. A panel heade

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 23, 2017)

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

UK communications spy chief announces resignation

The head of Britain's communications spying agency announced he was resigning on Monday, after just over two years in the post, for personal reasons. Robert Hannigan, the head of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), informed Foreign Secretar

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 23, 2017)

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

UK communications spy chief announces resignation

The head of Britain's communications spying agency announced he was resigning on Monday, after just over two years in the post, for personal reasons. Robert Hannigan, the head of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), informed Foreign Secretar

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 23, 2017)

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Dar briefed over corporate sector reforms

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here at the Ministry of Finance here on Monday to discuss corporate sector reforms. Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) briefed the Minister on the ongoing delibera

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Dar briefed over corporate sector reforms

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here at the Ministry of Finance here on Monday to discuss corporate sector reforms. Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) briefed the Minister on the ongoing delibera

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Dar briefed over corporate sector reforms

Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here at the Ministry of Finance here on Monday to discuss corporate sector reforms. Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) briefed the Minister on the ongoing delibera

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Saudi Arabia seeks stronger US ties under Trump

Long-time US ally Saudi Arabia on Monday said it hopes for strengthened relations under President Donald Trump. At its weekly meeting chaired by King Salman, the cabinet cited "the strength of ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States and the wish t

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: further gains

The rupee managed to extend week-end gains against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee showed no major changes in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.85 and Rs 104.86 respectively

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Saudi Arabia seeks stronger US ties under Trump

Long-time US ally Saudi Arabia on Monday said it hopes for strengthened relations under President Donald Trump. At its weekly meeting chaired by King Salman, the cabinet cited "the strength of ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States and the wish t

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: further gains

The rupee managed to extend week-end gains against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee showed no major changes in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.85 and Rs 104.86 respectively

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Egypt's military to form pharmaceutical company

The Egyptian government has given the military the go-ahead to establish a pharmaceuticals company in a market hit by shortages and a dollar crunch that has driven up prices. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail issued the decision in a decree published on Sunday

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Egypt's military to form pharmaceutical company

The Egyptian government has given the military the go-ahead to establish a pharmaceuticals company in a market hit by shortages and a dollar crunch that has driven up prices. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail issued the decision in a decree published on Sunday

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Listed companies: SECP suggests amendments to e-voting rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed that a licensed central depository or a share registrar and registered ballotter may be eligible to perform the functions of an intermediary for e-voting on behalf of listed companies.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Listed companies: SECP suggests amendments to e-voting rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed that a licensed central depository or a share registrar and registered ballotter may be eligible to perform the functions of an intermediary for e-voting on behalf of listed companies.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Listed companies: SECP suggests amendments to e-voting rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed that a licensed central depository or a share registrar and registered ballotter may be eligible to perform the functions of an intermediary for e-voting on behalf of listed companies.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan Economic Indicators - January 23, 2017.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

EU warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks

Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU. The rebuke by the European Commission came ahead of a visit on Friday by British Prime Min

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 13 JANUARY, 2017.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

EU warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks

Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU. The rebuke by the European Commission came ahead of a visit on Friday by British Prime Min

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 13 JANUARY, 2017.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

EU warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks

Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU. The rebuke by the European Commission came ahead of a visit on Friday by British Prime Min

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Southeast Asia not a 'proxy' for superpower rivalry: Philippines

The Philippines Monday told major global powers that south-east Asia was not a "proxy" for superpower rivalries, as Washington and Beijing compete for influence in the region.Conflicting claims over the South China Sea, which straddles vital commercial sh

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Southeast Asia not a 'proxy' for superpower rivalry: Philippines

The Philippines Monday told major global powers that south-east Asia was not a "proxy" for superpower rivalries, as Washington and Beijing compete for influence in the region.Conflicting claims over the South China Sea, which straddles vital commercial sh

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Southeast Asia not a ''proxy'' for superpower rivalry: Philippines

The Philippines Monday told major global powers that south-east Asia was not a "proxy" for superpower rivalries, as Washington and Beijing compete for influence in the region.Conflicting claims over the South China Sea, which straddles vital commercial sh

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 23, 2017)

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

US judge blocks Aetna-Humana deal as bad for consumers

A US federal judge on Monday blocked Aetna's proposed $37 billion acquisition of rival health insurer Humana, ruling the combination would stifle competition in the health sector.US District Judge John Bates upheld the essential arguments of US antitrust

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

US judge blocks Aetna-Humana deal as bad for consumers

A US federal judge on Monday blocked Aetna's proposed $37 billion acquisition of rival health insurer Humana, ruling the combination would stifle competition in the health sector.US District Judge John Bates upheld the essential arguments of US antitrust

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

US judge blocks Aetna-Humana deal as bad for consumers

A US federal judge on Monday blocked Aetna''s proposed $37 billion acquisition of rival health insurer Humana, ruling the combination would stifle competition in the health sector.US District Judge John Bates upheld the essential arguments of US antitrust

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Iraq builds new airport in Karbala to handle pilgrims

Iraqi officials laid the cornerstone of a new airport near Karbala Monday, mostly to handle the millions of pilgrims who flock to the holy Shia city each year. The Central Euphrates Airport will be located some 35 kilometres (20 miles) south of Karbala, A

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Iraq builds new airport in Karbala to handle pilgrims

Iraqi officials laid the cornerstone of a new airport near Karbala Monday, mostly to handle the millions of pilgrims who flock to the holy Shia city each year. The Central Euphrates Airport will be located some 35 kilometres (20 miles) south of Karbala, A

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Iraq builds new airport in Karbala to handle pilgrims

Iraqi officials laid the cornerstone of a new airport near Karbala Monday, mostly to handle the millions of pilgrims who flock to the holy Shia city each year. The Central Euphrates Airport will be located some 35 kilometres (20 miles) south of Karbala, A

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Surge in C/A deficit

It is deeply worrying that the current account deficit has worsened by nearly two-fold during the first half of the current fiscal year. According to the latest data released by the State Bank on 18th January, the country's C/A deficit posted a deficit of

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Reinventing the PPP

The PPP, after the government failed to heed its chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's four demands, decided to hold a series of processions as part of its drive to revive the fortunes of the party in its lost stronghold of Punjab. The four demands were: revi

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Review of 7th NFC Award - II

This is the second part of the Review of the 7th NFC Award. The first part was published last week in this newspaper. It highlighted the salient features of the Award and the increase in the magnitude of transfers, overall and to individual Provinces. The

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 23, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

A divided house

US President Donald Trump's inauguration was apiece with his election campaign and underlined how divided American society is in its aftermath. The President's inauguration speech, for example, instead of following the tradition of assuring the American p

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 23, 2017) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 24, 2017).

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

First days of Trump era signal America's deepening political divide

In the blocks surrounding the White House, signs reading "Love Trumps Hate" and "Build Bridges Not Walls" littered the sidewalks on Sunday, the detritus of the Women's March protesting the policies of President Donald Trump. Both, Trump's supporters and w

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Karachi needs KCR

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Reality of KCR" carried by the newspaper on Saturday. The writer, Farhat Ali, has presented a very informed analysis on the defunct Karachi Circular Railway which fell victim to the machinations of transpo

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Oil slips as US drilling recovery offsets Opec-led cuts

Oil prices fell 1 percent on Monday as signs of a strong recovery in US drilling largely overshadowed news that Opec and non-Opec producers were on track to meet output reduction goals. Ministers representing members of the Organisation of the Petroleum E

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Eight FC personnel hurt in explosion

At least eight Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel including a Naib-Subedar injured when they were boarding in the vehicle hit a road-side bomb in Tank on Monday. According to police and hospital sources, a Peshawar bound truck carrying FC personnel from

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

SANOG conference at HEC Secretariat held

The opening ceremony of the week-long 29th South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) Conference was held at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat here on Monday. Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC was the chief guest and Dr Ismail Shah, Chairman Pak

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

CIEF to hold course on Islamic capital markets, Sukuk

IBA Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) is organising a 2-day course on "Islamic Capital Markets and Sukuk." The course will begin from 26th and continue up to 27th January, 2017. The workshop's core focus is to provide participants with an ad

Published 24 Jan, 2017 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Stock	Price
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

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

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

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