News Archives for Print - 2017-04-24

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Print - 2017-04-24

The Weather

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

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JULY TO DECEMBER 2016)

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

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 17 to 21, 2017).

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Two people drowned and three others were rescued when a boat capsized in Keenjhar Lake on Sunday. Rescue sources said that five people hailing from Karachi were enjoying boat riding in Keenjhar Lake when their boat capsized due to overloading.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

PML-Q led party alliance demands resignation of Nawaz

Led by Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q), the four-party alliance of opposition parties on Sunday demanded resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to meet the ends of justice after judgment of the Supreme Court in Panama case.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Chandio asks Prime Minister to resign

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Maula Bux Chandio on Sunday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has no moral reason to stay in the power and should instead resign rather than face further embarrassment.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

'There is a dearth of accounting professionals in Pakistan', says ACCA President

Brian McEnery is the global President of the Association of Chartered CertifieAccountants (ACCA). Brian graduated with ACCA in 1993, becoming a member in 1998 and a Fellow in 2003. He was elected to the ACCA Council in 2006 and has since been active on a

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

'There is a dearth of accounting professionals in Pakistan', says ACCA President

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Post-verdict Pakistan

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Notices issued to PM, sons" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The report says that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued notices to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his two sons Hassan Nawaz and Hu

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Turkey's opposition down but not out

Turkey's embattled opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can still find glimmers of hope in a shifting political landscape despite the strongman winning a controversial referendum that will hugely enhance his powers.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Investors push for more info on lobbying at US companies

Dozens of major US companies are facing shareholder votes this spring that seek to require more disclosure about political lobbying, as activists demand greater corporate transparency.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

The IMF and Pakistan

Criticism against the handling of the three-year 6.64 billion dollar Extended Fund Facility (EFF), completed in September last year, has been sustained by the country's independent economists. The reason, so it is argued with a degree of validity, is beca

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Rising swing for Radicalization

In the past one week there were two incidents which tend to suggest that Radicalization is no more confined to some seminaries, as many would think. Actually, it has radiated to the country's high-profile educational institutions and is proliferating. In

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Further widening of C/A deficit

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed a massive deterioration in the current account (C/A) deficit - 6.13 billion dollars in July-March 2017 in comparison to 2.35 billion dollars in the comparable period of last year; or a decline of 160.7 percent. SB

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Dar tells WB official: steps taken for sustainable economic development

Federal Minister for Finance & Economic Affairs, Senator Ishaq Dar has said that the government took concrete measures to bring structural changes for the sustainable economic development in country.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Prices of essential items remain unchanged

Prices of essential food commodities have remained unchanged as no significant increase or change was witnessed during the preceding week as compared to previous week, according to survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Sunday. A one-kilogra

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

PPP threatens to extend 'Go Nawaz Go' movement across country

Pakistan People's Party on Sunday said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif should resign after Panama case decision and appear before the JIT to face allegations against him. "We will stage protests, sit-ins in the Go Nawaz Go movement across the country if

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Plan evolved to provide treatment to heatstroke patients

Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) has devised special contingency plan to provide treatment to sunstroke patients more effectively. Talking to PPI, Focal Person Civil Hospital Karachi Dr Abdul Qadir Siddiqui said a special contingency plan had been chalked out

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Chabahar Port: Tehran welcomes Islamabad's partnership: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif has underlined that security of Pakistan holds great significance to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

US lawmaker vows to help Pakistan in eradicating polio

Pledging to uphold the rights of American-Muslims, a US lawmaker said Saturday that he would also help in making Pakistan a polio-free country.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

MQM-P will approach Supreme Court for LG powers: Farooq

Leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Farooq Sattar reiterated his party's position at a huge protest rally on Sunday that MQM would get local bodies' representatives legitimate rights and financial powers through Supreme Court (SC) under th

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Naheed Khan demands Prime Minister's resignation

The central leader of Pakistan People's Party Workers, Naheed Khan, said on Sunday that after Panamagate decision, it had become difficult for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to remain in the office; therefore, he should resign.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Martyrs of 'Qissa Khwani' massacre remembered

While remembering the Qissa Khwani martyrs, a rally was held here on Sunday on the occasion of 87th death anniversary of 400 martyrs. The Britain on April 23, 1930 had killed 400 people when the British troops had opened fire on the unarmed citizens at Qi

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Minister takes notice of school's dilapidated condition

Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy Sindh, Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar has taken notice of falling ceiling plaster at Government Girls School Latifabad No. 2 Hyderabad. The minister instructed the Director Schools Primary Hyderabad to inquire about the

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Prime Minister condemns attack on FC personnel in Mand

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack on Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle in Mand near Turbat which resulted in the martyrdom of four FC personnel. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday reiterated government's resolve to fight against t

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Religion, free homes spur Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar revamp

Farida Kachwala is vacating her family's cramped home of eighty years, one of thousands receiving modern apartments through a project that hopes to transform Mumbai's historic Bhendi Bazaar from a dilapidated ghetto into a slick Singapore-like enclave.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Japan jet may not make money, but aims to revive dormant industry

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) has been delayed five times and faces rising costs, yet its future as the vanguard of Japanese-built passenger jets seems assured by the corporate muscle behind it and a government set on reviving an aerospace industry di

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

How bad corporate debts are holding back India's growth

The recent arrest of Vijay Mallya highlighted the problem of bad loans in India, but analysts say the tycoon's unpaid debts are just the tip of an iceberg that is already holding back the country's economic growth.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Trump believes in 'reciprocal' free trade

The United States, which is considering new protectionist policies, believes in "free and fair" trade, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

gwarwNigeria cracks down on illicit oil refineries

Nigerian commander Remi Fadairo points to the roiling plume of black smoke blotting the morning horizon in the Niger Delta - the unmistakable sign of an illicit oil refinery.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

BT files criminal complaint over Italy accounting scandal

British Telecom has filed a criminal complaint with Italian prosecutors over an accounting scandal at its Italian unit and has handed them computer records and also dispatched its head of compliance to Milan to give evidence.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

China exports record diesel volumes in March

China exported record volumes of diesel in March and boosted sales of gasoline and kerosene as refiners continued to turn to foreign markets to offload their excess product, while liquefied natural gas imports also jumped, customs data showed on Sunday.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Kuwait court backs government over petrol price hikes

Kuwait's appeals court ruled Sunday that a government decision to raise petrol prices was in line with the constitution, overturning a decision by a lower court.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Restored Saudi state perks may avert recession, help economic reforms

The decision by Saudi Arabia's King Salman to restore cuts to financial allowances for civil servants and military personnel is being seen as helping the kingdom avoid recession this year while smoothing the path toward economic reforms.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Neymar out of Clasico after Barcelona lose patience

Barcelona will not risk calling up star forward Neymar for the potential title decider with Real Madrid, the Spanish champions said on Sunday, just hours before El Clasico.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Romania defy Nastase controversy to beat Britain

Romania brushed aside the controversy surrounding captain Ilie Nastase to beat Britain 3-1 in their scandal-mired Fed Cup play-off on Sunday. Nastase, 70, a former world number one and two-time Grand Slam title winner, was kicked out of the tie on Saturda

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

PPC Dolphins defeat PPC united in RMI Media Cricket League

Arshad Yousafzai steered PPC Dolphins to 61 runs victory against PPC United in the opening match of the First RMI Media Cricket League which got under way here at Govt High School City No. 1 ground under the aegis of Peshawar Press Club Sports Committee o

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Aqeel reaches semi finals of 36th CAS Open Tennis

Pakistan No 1 Aqeel Khan took berth into the semi-final after recording quarter-final victory against strong Mudassir in the Men singles event of the ongoing 36th Chief of the Air Staff Khyber Open Tennis Championship being played here at PAF Officer Mess

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Treet, Servis and Trust teams win matches in 'FMC Squash Premier League'

Teams of Treet Falcons, Servis Stars and Trust Mavricks won their respective matches in the first FMC Squash Premier League, here at PSA Complex on Sunday. Seven teams fought for number one position; however, it is yet not clear as to which team would ear

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Kuboya wins Panasonic Open

Home-grown veteran Kenichi Kuboya beat compatriot Katumasa Miyamoto in a sudden-death playoff to lift his first title for five years at the Panasonic Open Japan on Sunday. The pair were locked at 11 under par after both registered birdie fours at the 72nd

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Promoting sportsman spirit through BSL cricket tournament

Bestway Cement Limited, being the largest cement producer in Pakistan and providing the widest product range of construction solutions. Where the company is a leader in its category at the same time it provides every possible chance to its employees to gr

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Nawaz Club wins District Mardan Volleyball title

Nawaz Club of Shahbaz Garri clinched the trophy after defeating Abid Club of Garri Kapoora in the final of the District Govt Mardan Sports Festival Volleyball event played at Mardan Sports Complex on Sunday.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Abusive Nastase banned as Fed Cup boils over

Romanian tennis legend Ilie Nastase was sensationally kicked out of the Fed Cup on Saturday after a foul-mouthed rant compounded his controversial racial slur over Serena Williams's unborn baby.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Amir takes five as rain ruins Jamaica Test

Mohammad Amir completed a five-wicket innings haul and West Indies captain Jason Holder reached a fifth half-century as the home side reached 278 for nine in their first innings on a rain-ruined second day of the first Test against Pakistan at Sabina Park

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Climate change redirects Canadian river

The retreat of one of Canada's largest glaciers has changed the flow of a northern river almost overnight in an extreme case of what researchers call climate change "river piracy." The discovery of the Slims River diversion away from the Bering Sea into a

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Fine particles in traffic pollution tied to lower 'good' cholesterol

People who live near sources of heavy traffic exhaust may be at higher risk of heart disease because the fine particles in this type of pollution lower levels of "good" cholesterol needed for healthy blood flow, a U.S. study suggests.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

WHO hails major gains against once 'neglected' diseases

The World Health Organization on Wednesday hailed "unprecedented progress" in the fight against 18 neglected tropical diseases - including dengue fever and sleeping sickness - which kill 170,000 people and disable millions each year.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Frog excretes mucus that fights flu: study

A frog in south India excretes a mucus from its skin that could one day help people fight off certain types of flu viruses, researchers said on Tuesday. The colorful, tennis ball-sized frog is known as Hydrophylax bahuvistara, said the report in the journ

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Cases of hepatitis B and C hit 325 million: WHO

An estimated 325 million people are living with hepatitis B or C and few are aware of their condition, with death tolls from the viruses rising, the UN said on Friday. The World Health Organization's latest hepatitis report identifies the condition as a g

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Wearable sweat sensor could help diagnose disease

An ultra-sensitive, wearable sweat sensor may improve diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other conditions, researchers said on Monday. Unlike previous sweat sensors, the new model requires only a trace of moisture to do its job and d

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Antarctic meltwater lakes threaten sea levels: study

Antarctic meltwater lakes are far more common than once thought and could destabilise glaciers, potentially lifting sea levels by metres as global warming sets in, scientists said on Wednesday. Most vulnerable are the massive, floating ice shelves that ri

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Galaxy S8: elegant, but its price hard to swallow

Samsung's new Galaxy S8 phone is stunning. But its $100 price hike is hard to swallow.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Netflix stands on the threshold of 100m global subscribers

Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million global subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago. The company will reach that milestone this weekend if its proje

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Amazon rolls out chatbot tools in race to dominate voice-powered tech

Amazon.com Inc's chief technology officer is working toward a day when people can control almost any piece of software with their voice.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

New version of Google Earth mapping service launched

Google on April 18 launched a re-imagined version of its free Earth mapping service, weaving in storytelling and artificial intelligence and freeing it from apps.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Most teens 'relatively' happy, OECD finds

Despite the danger of excessive internet use and the threat of bullying, most teenagers around the world are "relatively" happy with their lot, a major OECD survey showed Wednesday.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Face-book pushes to augment reality through smartphones

Face-book on April 18 launched a mission to make smartphone cameras windows to augmented reality, focusing on what people have in hand instead of waiting for high-tech eyewear.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Facebook out to read minds

Face-book wants to read your mind. At least, when it comes to what you'd like to say or type. The social network giant, at its annual developers conference, unveiled Wednesday projects aimed at allowing users to use their minds to type messages or their s

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Volkswagen first quarter operating profit jumps

Volkswagen posted a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by a return to earnings growth at its core VW brand, which has struggled to recover from the German carmaker's diesel emissions scandal. Group operating profit came to 4.4 billi

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Volkswagen first quarter operating profit jumps

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Credit Suisse pay revolt rumbles on even after concessions

Credit Suisse has failed to completely quash a shareholder revolt over payouts to the bank's senior managers, even after offering to cut bonuses for top management by 40 percent and a pay freeze for its board of directors.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Saudi Arabia's privatisation drive may yield 100 new listings

Saudi Arabia's privatisation drive is likely to result in around 100 new stock market listings in sectors including mining, healthcare and retail, a top HSBC executive said on Monday. Georges Elhedery, HSBC's chief executive for the Middle East and North

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Dutch hi-tech group ASML books strong first quarter

Dutch computer chip maker and global hi-tech bellwether ASML said on Wednesday that sales and profits soared in the first quarter amid "strong demand" across the sector.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

BP mulls sale of stakes in Canadian oil sands assets

BP Plc is considering the sale of its stakes in three Canadian oil sands projects, people familiar with the matter told Reuters last week, as part of the British oil company's strategy of retreating from noncore businesses.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Insurer UnitedHealth's profit, revenue beats estimates

UnitedHealth Group Inc, the largest US health insurer, reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, driven by strength in its pharmacy benefit management business.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Saudi's National Commercial Bank first quarter net profit up 2.7 percent

Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank (NCB), the kingdom's largest lender, reported a 2.7 percent rise in first-quarter net profit on Tuesday as trading and investments income edged up, offsetting a rise in expenses. It is the sixth major Saudi bank to

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Saudi's National Commercial Bank first quarter net profit up 2.7 percent

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Morgan Stanley's quarterly profit jumps to 74 percent

Morgan Stanley reported a 74 percent jump in quarterly profit on Wednesday, topping analysts' estimates as revenue from bond trading nearly doubled following interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

IBM posts first bigger-than-expected revenue decline in five quarters

International Business Machines Corp reported a bigger-than-expected decline in revenue for the first time in five quarters due to weak demand in its IT services business, a sign that the company's turnaround could take longer than expected.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Bankers dominate lobbying of Britain's Brexit ministry

Finance firms have held twice as many meetings with ministers handling Britain's exit from the European Union as any other sector of the economy, a Reuters analysis shows.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Investors push for more info on lobbying at US companies

Dozens of major US companies are facing shareholder votes this spring that seek to require more disclosure about political lobbying, as activists demand greater corporate transparency. Votes are set to take place at more than 40 annual meetings, including

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

May's election gamble offers longer-term turnaround for Sterling

Running contrary to the norm on shock election announcements, the pound's steep gains on Tuesday point to hope among investors that the June poll may stabilise domestic UK politics as the country faces its biggest challenges in half a century.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Bangladesh interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Sunday.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Mexico stockbrokers ask bourse to probe Elektra stock surge

Members of Mexico's association of brokerages last week asked officials from the country's stock exchange to look into a recent surge in the stock price of banking and retail company Elektra, according to three members of the group.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Euro holds up after attack

On forex markets the euro suffered a brief dive against the dollar after a gunman - who the Islamic State group said was one of their followers - opened fire in the middle of Paris, killing one policeman. The currency later recovered and was flat against

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Asian markets chase record Wall St close on hopes for US stimulus

Asian markets built on a Wall Street rally Friday as geopolitical fears gave way to fresh hopes for Donald Trump's stimulus after his top finance man said a US tax reform plan would be released "very soon".

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Reflation trades of 2016 deflate with remarkable speed

Stocks, bond yields and the dollar are all falling, yield curves are flattening and sterling is marching higher. The "reflation" trades of 2016 that were supposed to mark a turning point in global markets are fading.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Reflation trades of 2016 deflate with remarkable speed

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Saudi boosted by civil servant perk restoration, Egypt corrects sharply

Saudi stocks rose in heavy volumes on Sunday as investors cheered news that King Salman had issued a royal decree restoring financial allowances for civil servants and military personnel, while Egypt fell steeply on profit taking.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

German anti-immigrant party picks leaders for election drive

The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Sunday chose a tough-talking former member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and an economist to lead its campaign for a September election in a line-up likely to drag the group further r

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

First OSCE staff member killed in rebel east Ukraine

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Sunday one of its staff was killed after an observer mission patrol vehicle hit a landmine in the Russian-backed separatist east.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Sisi visits Saudi Arabia as tensions ease

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a royal welcome from King Salman as he landed Sunday in Saudi Arabia for a visit to boost ties after months of tension. Salman, surrounded by key Saudi officials, greeted Sisi as he stepped off the plane in

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

North Korea detains third US citizen

North Korea detained a US citizen on Saturday as he attempted to leave the country, bringing the total number of Americans held by the isolated country to three. Korean-American Tony Kim had spent a month teaching an accounting course at the Pyongyang Uni

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Yemen missile seriously wounds AFP photographer

A local photographer who works with AFP was seriously wounded in a missile strike on Sunday in southwest Yemen, his colleagues said. Saleh al-Obeidi was in an armoured car with a pro-government officer when their vehicle was struck by a heat-guided missil

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

US Defence Secretary Mattis visits strategic Djibouti

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived Sunday for a short visit to Djibouti, a strategic Horn of Africa nation which hosts Washington's only permanent military base on the continent. Camp Lemonnier, home to some 4,000 US soldiers and contractors, is vita

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

New Zealand considering extra security on Middle East flights

New Zealand is considering additional security checks on flights from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East, its transport minister said on Sunday. The new rules would follow similar measures introduced last month by the United States, Britain and

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Trump to insist on border wall funds as budget deadline looms

High-powered aides to Donald Trump pressed for funding of a Mexico border wall Sunday as a looming spending showdown in Congress threatens to shut down the US government on the president's 100th day in office. Funding for the wall was Trump's signature ca

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

China urges Korea peninsula denuclearization

China's foreign minister called Sunday for the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula amid rising tension over North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

FF Steel organises annual gala for employees' families

An Annual Team Building and Award Ceremony of Frontier Foundry (FF) Steel held here in a local hotel. More than 200 employees along with their families attended to recognize their achievements and the future plans.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Share of Tank, D I Khan shrink in SADP funds

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has cut the volume of Southern Area Development Program (SADP) for Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts as major chunk of the funds were utilized in Lakki Marwat district.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Banned goods: Customs appears feckless to re-export unclaimed containers

Customs department has appeared feckless to re-export over 5,000 unclaimed containers of banned goods, lying at ports for last two years to mitigate port congestion.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

'Inter-faith dialogue must for harmony among youth'

Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Ameer ud Din Medical College (AMC)Principal Prof. Ghiyas-un-Nabi Tayyab has said that inter-faith dialogue is necessary for ensuring harmony among youth and other segments apart from promoting mutual understandin

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

'Standardised work being done on metro train project'

Norinco China Railway Orange Line Metro Train Project Manager Zhu Pengfei on Sunday praised the high quality of civil works of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train saying 'standardised work was being done on this project.'

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Over 25,000 students get free books in Landi Kotal

Under campaign of the provision of free of cost books by the government, more than 25000 thousands of state-run educational institutions from nursery to 10th class receive free course books in Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

SGRH declared fit for treatment of gynea complications

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH), Lahore, where over 28,000 deliveries take place annually, has been declared fit for dealing with gynea-related complications. This was stated by SGRH Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr. Nauman Matloob Syed while talking to APP h

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

FPCCI for introducing proper agriculture insurance system

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Sunday said a proper insurance system can strengthen the agriculture sector and also address the menace of food insecurity.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

National issues ignored on pretext of Panamagate case: Sherpao

Chairman Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that the vital national issues have been ignored on the pretext of Panama case which increased the suffering of Pukhtoons.

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Dawn Leaks: Cyril was in touch with 12 people?

The inquiry report led by former judge Aamir Raza Khan on October 7 last year story published in Dawn, which was termed a breach of national security by the Corps Commander's meeting a week later, reveals that senior Dawn staff reporter Cyril Almeida was

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Shahbaz for provision of quality medical facilities to masses

Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Sunday expressed his firm resolve to ensure provision of quality and modern medical facilities to people. "With hard work and determination, steps are being taken to improve the healthcare system. We had to mo

Published 24 Apr, 2017 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 10	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	158.39
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 9	5,918.25
Nasdaq / Jan 9	19,478.88
Dow Jones / Jan 9	42,635.20
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,645.98
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,265.97
Hang Seng / Jan 10	19,069.63
FTSE 100 / Jan 10	8,317.44
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 10	20,333.83

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 9	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Petrol/Litre / Jan 10	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	74.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,674.40
Diesel/Litre / Jan 10	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 10 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.34 ▲ 1.00 (13.62%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.67 ▲ 0.89 (11.44%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 10 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.76 ▲ 0.88 (11.17%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jan 10 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.22 ▲ 0.22 (11.00%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jan 10 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.27 ▲ 1.12 (10.04%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 10 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	70.54 ▲ 6.41 (10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 10 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	137.50 ▲ 12.50 (10.00%)
Mehmood Tex / Jan 10 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	658.91 ▲ 59.90 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
S.G.Power / Jan 10 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	8.47 ▼ -1.00 (-10.56%)
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 10 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	13.42 ▼ -1.58 (-10.53%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 10 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	32.40 ▼ -3.60 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jan 10 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	11 ▼ -1.20 (-9.84%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.06
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▲ 0.06
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	31,825,296 ▲ 0.77
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 10 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	23,629,459 ▲ 0.34
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 1.09
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.24
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	15,918,682 ▼ -5.65
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.01

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