News Archives for Print - 2017-07-28

Print - 2017-07-28

Norway pledges $1.1 millions to support police, prosecution

The Norway Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement on Thursday on Norway's contribution of NOK 9,000,000(USD 1.1 Million approx.) for over a period of three years. This funding will assist UNODC to carryout

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

LPG Association concerned over industry affairs

The LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) Thursday expressed concern over the LPG industry affairs and urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resource to immediately resolve the issue of this industry. Association's Chairman Farooq Iftikhar said that i

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Punjab government launches digital birth registration cell

Local Government and Community Development Department (LG&CDD) Punjab in collaboration with UNICEF and Telenor Pakistan launched a Digital Birth Registration (DBR) Cell situated at the local government complex, Lahore, here on Thursday. The event celebrat

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Russian delegation visits UVAS

The Executive Secretary, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Russia, " Elena M Kholod" along with Head of the Organizational Department, Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Club, Russian Federation " Igor Kolesov" visited the

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

World hepatitis day today

World Hepatitis Day is being observed throughout the world including Pakistan on Friday to achieve elimination, greater awareness, increased diagnosis and key interventions including universal vaccination, blood and injection safety, harm reduction and tr

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Four more prime suspects held: Shahbaz meets girl assaulted on panchayat's order

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday visited Women Crisis Centre in Multan and had a meeting with the rape victims and their families. During the visit, Punjab CM formed a three-official committee and directed to submit report in 72 hours. He

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Pesco power shutdown notice

Power supply from 132 Peshawar Fort Grid Station will remain suspended due to maintenance work on July 29 (Saturday) from 8:00AM to 11:00AM resultantly consumers of 11 KV Bashirabad and Bashirabad-2 feeders will face inconvenience. Power supply will also

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Three commodores promoted as Rear Admiral

Three Commodores of Pakistan Navy, namely Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Shuaib and Zaka Ur Rehman have been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect. Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad was commissioned in Marines Engineering branch of Pakistan Navy in 198

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PAC KP directs immediate recovery of embezzled amount

Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has directed immediate recovery of a sum of Rs 18.785 million and Rs 17.411 million from the accused for embezzlement and misappropriation for purchasing expired medicines for District Headquart

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Khattak welcomes Danish government's investment in KP

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has welcomed the investment from the Danish government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adding that PTI government has opened the province for foreign investors. He reminded that in the past the worsening law and order situation was

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PDWP KP approves 21 projects worth Rs 14.88 billions

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has approved 21 Projects with an estimated cost of Rs 14880.813 million. PDWP meeting, under the Chairmanship of Muhammad Azam Khan, the Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PTI MPA denies corruption charges

Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) from ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, Yaseen Khan Khalil has categorically denied the corruption allegations leveled against him by erstwhile provincial minister for mineral development and the PTI's disgruntled MPA, Ziaul

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Power generation level reaches to 3425 megawatt at Tarbela Dam

Due to increase in water inflow on Thursday power generation level of Tarbela Dam has reached to its maximum level of 3425 Megawatts as all 14 hydro power generation units of the Dam have been working properly, said an official of the dam. Tarbela Dam pow

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Billion-tree tsunami project almost complete: Khattak

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak revealed that billion-tree tsunami project introduced by KP government was almost completed, adding that the total cost of the project was Rs 14 billion out of which Rs 10 billion had been spent on plantation drive and Rs

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Folk Dancing Festival: Pakistan troupe receives warm welcome in China

Pakistan is the most prominent among the regional countries taking part in the ongoing China Xinjiang International Folk Dancing Festival opened in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The festival was scheduled from July 20 to August

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PHC orders for transferring Mashal's murder case to ATC Abbottabad

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday ordered to transfer the trial of Mashal Khan lynching case from Mardan to Anti-Terrorism Court in Abbottabad. Abdul Lateef Afridi, the lawyer for Iqbal Khan, requested the bench to transfer the Mashal Khan case to

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Ship-breaking industry: workers urge government to ensure labour rights, safety

The Ship-breaking Workers Union Gadani (SWUG) has once again urged the ship-breakers and the authorities to ensure labour rights and occupational safety and health at the yards. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club on Thursday, SBWUG presid

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Secretary textile assures exporters of resolving issues

Secretary Textile Hasan Iqbal has said that Prime Minister Export Package was announced after deliberation with all stakeholders and associations and a package of Rs 180 billion was approved out of which Rs 140 billion was allocated for export while 40 bi

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

UBL's PAT falls to Rs 13.244 billions

The profit after taxation of United Bank Limited (UBL) decreased to Rs 13.244 billion in the half year period ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 14.294 billion earned in the corresponding period in 2016. The bank's earning per share stood at Rs 10.82 i

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

UBL's PAT falls to Rs 13.244 billions

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Finca launches Pakistan's first-ever digital wallet

FINCA Microfinance Bank, one of the fastest growing microfinance banks in Pakistan, in partnership with Finja, internationally funded FinTech startup, announced the movement to make digital commerce and payments free in Pakistan. SimSim, a mobile payment

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Nine firms to take part in 'Intertextile Shanghai Home Expo'

The nine Pakistani companies will participate in the forthcoming Intertextile Shanghai Home Exhibition being held in Shanghai, China from August 26, 2017. The four-day show is one of the region's most significant events that connect the entire home furnis

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

IBA, BBSYDP trains over 450 underprivileged youth in IT courses

Institute of Business Administration with the active support of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme (BBSYDP) has trained over 450 underprivileged youth in different courses like Web Designing, Web Development, Multimedia & Graphic Designing

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Pakistan big market for electronics products: MD Panasonic

Pakistan is getting lucrative market for the multinational companies with the growing population of consumers and rising living standards of the people, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa region Hiroki Soejima said here on Thursday. Speaking

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Sindh Assembly condemns girl's assault

The Sindh Assembly on Thursday condemned a provoked rape offence by a local panchayat to victimize an innocent teen girl in Multan, asking the Chief Minister Punjab to quit for the human tragedy. The provincial legislators also demanded a ban on all local

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Minority shelter home to be set up: Dr Mal

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Minorities Affairs, Dr Khatu Mal Jeewan, said that a Minority Shelter Home will be established in Mirpurkhas Division where the women will get residence, food and other facilities including legal assistance in

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Mari Petroleum posts Rs 9.136 billion profit after tax

The profit after tax of Mari Petroleum Company has increased to Rs 9.136 billion in the year ended June 30, 2017 as compared to Rs 6.051 billion earned in the corresponding period in previous year. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 82.87 in

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Mari Petroleum posts Rs 9.136 billion profit after tax

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Partly Facetious: The odd man out

"Chaudhry Nisar is reportedly not happy with his leadership claiming that he was sidelined and..."

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Steps under way to supply potable water to tribesmen: Jhagra

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, has said that tangible measures are underway to provide potable water to the people in FATA on sustainable basis. To make this possible, he added, the tube wells are being shifted over to solar ene

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Rs 1 million allocated for eradication of dengue

City District Nazim, Mohammad Asim Khan has directed immediate steps for the eradication of dengue virus and announced a fund of Rs 1 million for conducting fumigation and other measures. The directives were issued during an emergency meeting for the prev

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

DSP, SHO Dir accused of misusing authority

A resident of Lal Kila Lower Dir district has demanded of the provincial government and police high-ups to take action against the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Station House Officer for allegedly misusing of authority and sought protection of

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Pesco staff urged to adopt precautionary steps

Safety Consultant, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) Sheikh Muhammad Tufail has urged technical staff of the power distribution company for adopting all precautionary measures to avoid electrocution and electric shocks. He was addressing a safety s

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Disqualification reference against three ministers sent to Speaker

A reference has been dispatched to Speaker National Assembly on Thursday, seeking disqualification of three Federal Ministers for concealing their foreign work permits (Iqama) in the nomination papers to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Aizaz terms Pakistan's growth indicators 'positive'

Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan's growth indicators were positive and pointing in the right direction because of the Government of Pakistan's focus on economic stability and outward looking policies. A

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Ziauddin Hospital observes World Hepatitis Day

In order to spread awareness about different types of hepatitis, Dr Ziauddin Hospital organised an interactive public awareness session to mark the World Hepatitis Day. Professor Zaigham Abbas, Head of Department of Gastroenterology, Ziauddin University &

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Village council 'revenge' rape order calls for urgent reforms: AI

The rape of a teenage girl ordered by a village council in 'revenge' for a rape allegedly committed by her brother is the latest in a long series of horrific incidents and must lead to urgent reforms, said Amnesty International Thursday. While 20 people f

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Sale of Super Mushshak aircraft: Pakistan signs agreement with Azerbaijan

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra brought another feather in its cap, when it signed an agreement with Azerbaijan for sale of ten Super Mushshak aircraft to Azerbaijan Air Force. The contract was signed at Azerbaijan, where Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Ch

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Murad asks KWSB to upgrade RO plants of Lyari, Keamari

Sindh government has decided to provide drinking water to the under-developed areas of Karachi through Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed these views presiding over a meeting on RO plants and their performance on Th

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (July 27, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (July 28, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Dr Asim's case: SC seeks interior ministry's reply

The Supreme Court of Pakistan Thursday sought a reply from the Interior Ministry with regard to placing Dr Asim Hussain's name on the Exit Control List (ECL). The three-member bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan, was hearing Dr Asim's plea seeking re

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Karachi Mayor opens Zulfiqarabad oil tankers terminal

Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar on Thursday formally inaugurated the oil tankers parking terminal in Zulfiqarabad. Inaugurating the terminal at the out skirts of the city here on Thursday, he said, Zulfiqarabad oil tankers parking terminal would be made an id

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Imran urges UAE central bank to disclose details of non-residents' accounts

Declaring Iqama [work permit] a kind of protection and safe passage, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday urged United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank to disclose all details of non-residents account holders under the internatio

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PTI calls off protest

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday evening withdrew its announcement to hold symbolic protests across various cities of the country to demand resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The call off came right after the Supreme Court announcement

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (July 27, 2017)

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Do not react to Nisar's press conference: PM

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday issued directives for PML-N representatives not to react to Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan after the latter announced that he would resign as Interior Minister after the Panama Leaks verdict. After meeting Chaudhry Nisar,

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Nisar's problems are personal: Kaira

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Thursday that judging by Nisar's press conference, it seemed like his problems with the party were personal. Speaking to a private television channel, Kaira said that Chaudhry Nisar's talk could not

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Dar has no Iqama of any country: spokesman

The Spokesman of Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday categorically stated that the Minister does not hold Iqama (Residence/Permit) or nationality of any country in the world except Pakistan. In a statement, the Spokesman clarified, "Sen

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Security beefed-up around SC

Comprehensive security arrangements will be made in and around Supreme Court as apex court is all set to announce the much awaited Panama Papers case verdict on Friday (today). A senior police officer said that heavy contingent of Islamabad police includi

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PTA not in position to control social media, admits Shah

Chairman, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Ismail Shah has made it clear that the authority was not in a position to control social media, saying that these sites were not PTC licensed. While briefing the Public Accounts Committee here on Thurs

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

MS/PhD entrance test on 29 July

The entrance test for MS/PhD fall session 2017 in U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro will be held on Saturday; July 29, 2017 at 10:00 am in Jamshoro, Peshawar, Islamabad,

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Afghan war: McCain's visit was aimed at seeking Pakistan assistance: Janjua

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Thursday said that the recent visit by the US delegation led by Senator John McCain was aimed at seeking Pakistan's assistance so that the US may not lose its war in Afghanistan. Briefing Senate Standing Committee on Forei

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

THE RUPEE: slight changes

The rupee managed to keep almost present levels against the dollar on the money market on Thursday, dealers said. The rupee was trading versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.39 and Rs 105.40 respectively, dealers said.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Healthy living offers defence against hepatitis: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has said that hepatitis is a fatal disease. However, people can stay safe only by following quality health principles and adapting necessary precautionary measures. It is therefore required that people shoul

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

THE RUPEE: slight changes

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

PFA seals food outlet

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday sealed 'Honey Classic Ice Cream & Kulfa' factory situated on Ferozepur Road on the charges of using unhygienic ingredients and wasted 890 liters of kulfa. PFA Director General (Operations) Rafia Haider while tal

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Saarc summit in Islamabad: Maldives endorses Pakistan's suggestion

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has expressed support for Pakistan to host the summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Islamabad. This was stated in a joint communiqué issued simultaneously in Islamabad and Male at th

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Shandur Polo Festival from tomorrow

The three-day annual Shandur Polo Festival will start at the world's highest polo ground at Shandur in Chitral on Saturday (tomorrow). Chief Minister Pervez Khattak will inaugurate the event. Advisor to Chief Minister on Tourism Abdul Munim Khan, Secretar

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Country to get 660 megawatt from Thar Coal plant by mid-2019

The Thar Coal-Fired Power Projects of 660 MW are sailing as smoothly as the first phase would begin commercial operations about four months ahead of its deadline. This was stated in a briefing to the media visiting the site of the project on Thursday to w

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Mehran Highway needs to be rebuilt

Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) represents 350 predominantly large and medium industries and businesses located at Bin Qasim Town of Karachi. The largest concentration of our members is situated at the Port Qasim Industrial Zone. BQATI

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Crowdfunding restores ponds in drought-hit south India

The worst drought in more than a century in southern India has led to protests, farmer suicides, and clashes at the water taps as reservoirs and lakes dry up in the searing heat. It has also led to an unusual crowdfunding campaign that helped restore a vi

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 27, 2017)

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

China-India tension

A month or so ago Indian troops trespassed and forcibly halted China extending a border road through Donglang plateau (called Doklam by India) at a junction between China, Sikkim (annexed by India) and Bhutan. Sourabh Gupta says it "is wholly a matter bet

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 27, 2017)

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Perjury and tax default

In the nomination papers filed by Nawaz Sharif on March 31, 2013 with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), he did not mention in column 8 ('my current occupation') employment with Capital FZE-showing his entitlement of salary of AED 10,000. It reall

Updated 28 Jul, 2017 12:26pm

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 27, 2017)

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Oil tankers' strike

The oil tankers' strike mercifully ended on July 26 after three days of disruption of supplies, which caused long queues of customers at filling stations. The panic buying caused some cities to almost exhaust their stocks, leading to many filling stations

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

The downside of dollar borrowing

According to the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), which tabulates inflows into the country from all sources, the government's reliance on borrowing from foreign commercial banks rose to a whopping 4.3 billion dollars in 2016-17 - borrowing that is at comm

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 27, 2017).

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Clashes as Palestinians end boycott of Jerusalem holy site

Clashes erupted between Israeli police and Palestinians at a sensitive Jerusalem holy site Thursday as thousands of Muslim worshippers entered to end a boycott of the compound over new Israeli security measures. An AFP correspondent witnessed the clashes

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Clashes as Palestinians end boycott of Jerusalem holy site

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Fight against terrorism: blame game hampering cooperation, US told

The Foreign Office spokesman said on Thursday that Pakistan has conveyed to the US that it has effectively fought back terrorists and the blame game is counter-productive and is hampering cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. The spokesman, Nafees Zak

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Fight against terrorism: blame game hampering cooperation, US told

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

China and India locked in high-stakes, high-altitude border row

A border standoff between Chinese and Indian troops on a remote Himalayan plateau has heightened long-standing tensions while ensnaring a tiny kingdom, Bhutan, between the two nuclear-armed powers. The row has festered for more than a month as India and C

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

China and India locked in high-stakes, high-altitude border row

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Samsung Electronics'' record earnings see it overtake Apple

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record-breaking earnings Thursday, putting it on course to better rival Apple''s quarterly profits as it seeks to move past a bribery scandal and a damaging recall debacle. The firm said huge sales of its

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Samsung Electronics' record earnings see it overtake Apple

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record-breaking earnings Thursday, putting it on course to better rival Apple's quarterly profits as it seeks to move past a bribery scandal and a damaging recall debacle. The firm said huge sales of its

Published 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

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 28 Jul, 2017 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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