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Print - 2017-11-11
70 years of diplomatic relations: Pakistan-Turkey issue joint stamp

70 years of diplomatic relations: Pakistan-Turkey issue joint stamp

As part of the series of events to commemorate the 70 years of establishment of Pakistan-Turkey diplomatic relations, Directorate General of Post & Telegraph Organization (PTT) of Turkey and Pakistan Post issued a Joint Commemorative Stamp on Thursday. Th
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
ICJ urges government to engage with process for improving HR situation

ICJ urges government to engage with process for improving HR situation

International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Friday urged Pakistani authorities to meaningfully engage with the process to improve the human rights situation in the country. Frederick Rawski, ICJ's Asia Director said, "Pakistan's past engagement with the UPR
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz chairs PML-N's advisory session

Nawaz chairs PML-N's advisory session

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has chaired an advisory session of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to discuss various issues including election related activities in detail. The meeting was attended by top leadership of the party including Shahbaz Sha
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
With early warning, Karachi cools a heatwave threat

With early warning, Karachi cools a heatwave threat

When an unseasonal and potentially deadly heatwave loomed on weather forecasts last month, authorities in this port city took an unusual step: They issued a public warning, a full week in advance. Before the heat hit, text message warning of the danger we
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Imran flays PML-N's economic policy

Imran flays PML-N's economic policy

Criticizing the ruling party on economic front, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday reiterated his demand for early elections. In a tweet, he said: "With economic disaster looming and a complete paralysis of governance, Pakistan need
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Tehreek-e-Labaik rally: two more cases registered against TLYR leader

Tehreek-e-Labaik rally: two more cases registered against TLYR leader

Islamabad Police on Friday registered two more cases against Khadim Hussain Rizvi who is leading Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR) protesters in the federal capital. He has already been booked for the death of a child, who passed away after the ambu
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
NAB chairman approves grading system

NAB chairman approves grading system

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal Friday approved a comprehensive quality grading system to review the annual performance of the bureau's officers and officials. Under this grading system, while evaluating the perfor
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
US lawmakers briefed on Pakistan's contributions in war on terror

US lawmakers briefed on Pakistan's contributions in war on terror

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry had separate meetings with Senator Jim Risch (Republican) and Congressman Albio Sires (Democrat) on Capitol Hill as part of his endeavours to brief the US lawmakers about Pakistan's contribu
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Facility to register voters opens

Facility to register voters opens

The voters will now have an option to get their vote registered either on their temporary or permanent address after getting computerized national identity card (CNIC) from National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra). Chief Election Commissioner
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Zardari for enlisting 13 million missing women in voters' list

Zardari for enlisting 13 million missing women in voters' list

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed grave concern over the missing 13 million women voters from the voters list. PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari called upon the government and all relevant state institutions to address the issue in earnest fo
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CII member calls on President

CII member calls on President

Member Council of Islamic Ideology Allah Bakhsh Kalyar called on President Mamnoon Hussain here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President congratulated him on his appointment as member of the Council of Islamic Ideology. The President underlined that the nation has
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
AJK PM announces special quota for victims of LoC firing

AJK PM announces special quota for victims of LoC firing

Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan Friday announced special quota for victims of LoC firing in different government departments. He was addressing victims of Indian firing near Line of Control (LoC) at Chari Kot Sector while
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Martyrs of Karbala: chehlum observed amid tight security across KP

Martyrs of Karbala: chehlum observed amid tight security across KP

The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, was observed on Friday amid tight security arrangements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Thousands of mourners participated in a number of mourning processions brought out in Peshawar, Naushera, Hangu,
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Don't let this opportunity slip away

Don't let this opportunity slip away

How unfortunate it is that both Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pak Sarzamin Party (PSP) have decided to squatter away opportunity that the two parties secured by forging an electoral alliance. While announcing their decision at Karachi Pres
Updated 11 Nov, 2017 02:17pm
India plans lending reforms as bankers fear new bad debt crisis

India plans lending reforms as bankers fear new bad debt crisis

Weeks after India unveiled a $32 billion bailout of state-run banks, top finance ministry officials and bankers will meet this weekend to discuss lending reforms designed to prevent another bad loans crisis. Bankers and policymakers fear India could be th
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Reviving Pepco

Reviving Pepco

Many changes are going on in the energy sector; recently, the two ministries of power and petroleum have been merged into a unified ministry; now directives have been issued for subdividing Discos; earlier power sector reforms were introduced diluting the
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Global dynamics of CPEC

Global dynamics of CPEC

Of all the countries, India has the singular distinction of voicing concerns about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and has been vocal since CPEC's very inception. The reason cited by India is that CPEC passes through disputed territory, Gilgit-Baltis
Updated 11 Nov, 2017 11:16am
WB lending to rich countries
Exchange

WB lending to rich countries

Some of the multilateral financial institutions including the World Bank are largely supposed to help developing countries to upgrade their infrastructure to foster growth. Strictly speaking, such a practice is followed only partially. In a prepared testi
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Non-accountability

Non-accountability

Reportedly, the General Musharraf-created National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had initially been charged with tracking down the offshore assets of more than 200 retired Generals, bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians and their families, and the recovery
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director
Exchange

Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director

Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with effect from November 9, 2017. According to a PSX notice issued on Friday, Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of PSX in place of Abdul Maje
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 10, 2017) and the forecast for Saturday (November 11, 2017).

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director
Exchange

Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director

Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with effect from November 9, 2017. According to a PSX notice issued on Friday, Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of PSX in place of Abdul Maje
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director
Exchange

Shahzad Dada new PSX Independent Director

Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with effect from November 9, 2017. According to a PSX notice issued on Friday, Shazad G Dada has been appointed as Independent Director of PSX in place of Abdul Maje
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) is anticipating at least 200,000 new taxpayers who would file their income tax returns this year. In a letter to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the PTBA appreciated that out of 675,000 income tax returns around 94,000 were
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 10, 2017).

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) is anticipating at least 200,000 new taxpayers who would file their income tax returns this year. In a letter to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the PTBA appreciated that out of 675,000 income tax returns around 94,000 were
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

FBR may receive 0.2 million fresh tax returns this year: PTBA

Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) is anticipating at least 200,000 new taxpayers who would file their income tax returns this year. In a letter to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the PTBA appreciated that out of 675,000 income tax returns around 94,000 were
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates
Currency

CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates

Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has developed a new product ie Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates (OPSCs) aims at targeting remittances from non-banking channels and savings which are not channelized in Pakistan, which may fetch initi
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 10, 2017).

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates
Currency

CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates

Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has developed a new product ie Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates (OPSCs) aims at targeting remittances from non-banking channels and savings which are not channelized in Pakistan, which may fetch initi
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 10, 2017).

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates
Currency

CDNS develops Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates

Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has developed a new product ie Overseas Pakistanis Savings Certificates (OPSCs) aims at targeting remittances from non-banking channels and savings which are not channelized in Pakistan, which may fetch initi
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Musharraf-led 'grand alliance' of 23 parties formed

Musharraf-led 'grand alliance' of 23 parties formed

Former president Pervez Musharraf on Thursday announced a "grand alliance" of 23 political parties that will operate under the umbrella of the Pakistan Awami Itehad (PAI). The alliance will be headed by Musharraf, while Iqbal Dar has been appointed Secret
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Musharraf-led 'grand alliance' of 23 parties formed

Musharraf-led 'grand alliance' of 23 parties formed

Former president Pervez Musharraf on Thursday announced a "grand alliance" of 23 political parties that will operate under the umbrella of the Pakistan Awami Itehad (PAI). The alliance will be headed by Musharraf, while Iqbal Dar has been appointed Secret
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steady trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee managed to hold its present levels against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PTV to launch DTH services: Marriyum

PTV to launch DTH services: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting & National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb while chairing a high-level meeting here on Friday has directed the management of Pakistan Television Corporation to initiate the work at earliest for launching Direct
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steady trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: steady trend

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Friday as the rupee managed to hold its present levels against the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
PTV to launch DTH services: Marriyum

PTV to launch DTH services: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting & National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb while chairing a high-level meeting here on Friday has directed the management of Pakistan Television Corporation to initiate the work at earliest for launching Direct
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Life expectancy up 10 years thanks to better lifestyles: OECD

Life expectancy up 10 years thanks to better lifestyles: OECD

Healthier lifestyles and higher incomes have helped increase life expectancy in the 35 OECD nations by 10 years in the past half century, according to a report published Friday. The OECD's 'Health at a Glance 2017' report said the average life expectancy
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Life expectancy up 10 years thanks to better lifestyles: OECD

Life expectancy up 10 years thanks to better lifestyles: OECD

Healthier lifestyles and higher incomes have helped increase life expectancy in the 35 OECD nations by 10 years in the past half century, according to a report published Friday. The OECD's 'Health at a Glance 2017' report said the average life expectancy
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India announces changes to its new national tax

India announces changes to its new national tax

India announced Friday a slew of changes to its new national goods and services tax as pressure mounted on New Delhi to ease burden on businesses in the midst of an economic slowdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s government launched a new national good
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India announces changes to its new national tax

India announces changes to its new national tax

India announced Friday a slew of changes to its new national goods and services tax as pressure mounted on New Delhi to ease burden on businesses in the midst of an economic slowdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government launched a new national goods
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (November 10, 2017).

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
India announces changes to its new national tax

India announces changes to its new national tax

India announced Friday a slew of changes to its new national goods and services tax as pressure mounted on New Delhi to ease burden on businesses in the midst of an economic slowdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government launched a new national goods
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
SC returns petition challenging election law

SC returns petition challenging election law

Registrar Supreme Court Friday returned a petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan wherein he had challenged the Election Act, 2017. Returning the petition of Imran Khan challenging the recently enacted election law on Friday, registrar of
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
SC returns petition challenging election law

SC returns petition challenging election law

Registrar Supreme Court Friday returned a petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan wherein he had challenged the Election Act, 2017. Returning the petition of Imran Khan challenging the recently enacted election law on Friday, registrar of
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Germany charges Palestinian over Hamburg knife attack

Germany charges Palestinian over Hamburg knife attack

German prosecutors said Friday they have charged a 26-year-old Palestinian asylum seeker with murder after his deadly knife rampage at a Hamburg supermarket in July. The accused, named as Ahmad A., killed one and wounded six in the July assault, and was a
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
War against terrorism: there are no exact cost estimates, Senate told

War against terrorism: there are no exact cost estimates, Senate told

Pakistan became a pivotal US ally in the battle against extremism after September 11, 2001 attacks spurred the US invasion of Afghanistan, and the government has no exact estimates about cost incurred in the war against terrorism, the Senate was informed
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
War against terrorism: there are no exact cost estimates, Senate told

War against terrorism: there are no exact cost estimates, Senate told

Pakistan became a pivotal US ally in the battle against extremism after September 11, 2001 attacks spurred the US invasion of Afghanistan, and the government has no exact estimates about cost incurred in the war against terrorism, the Senate was informed
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 44.95 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 44.95 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure due to selling by local and foreign investors. BRIndex100 lost 44.95 points or 1.0 percent to close at 4,437.09 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,482.04 and intraday low of 4,432.35 points
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 44.95 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 44.95 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure due to selling by local and foreign investors. BRIndex100 lost 44.95 points or 1.0 percent to close at 4,437.09 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,482.04 and intraday low of 4,432.35 points
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 down 44.95 points
Exchange

BRIndex100 down 44.95 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure due to selling by local and foreign investors. BRIndex100 lost 44.95 points or 1.0 percent to close at 4,437.09 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,482.04 and intraday low of 4,432.35 points
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Census results after CCI meeting on November 13: PBS

Census results after CCI meeting on November 13: PBS

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Friday said that provisional results of population census will be formally notified after the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting on Monday (November 13). While briefing to a special committee of Senate constitute
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
Census results after CCI meeting on November 13: PBS

Census results after CCI meeting on November 13: PBS

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Friday said that provisional results of population census will be formally notified after the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting on Monday (November 13). While briefing to a special committee of Senate constitute
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TPP states salvage trade deal

TPP states salvage trade deal

Countries in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed on steps to move ahead with the trade deal despite resistance from Canada at talks in Vietnam that had put new doubts over its survival, officials said. According to a draft of the final stateme
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TPP states salvage trade deal

TPP states salvage trade deal

Countries in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed on steps to move ahead with the trade deal despite resistance from Canada at talks in Vietnam that had put new doubts over its survival, officials said. According to a draft of the final stateme
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am
TPP states salvage trade deal

TPP states salvage trade deal

Countries in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) have agreed on steps to move ahead with the trade deal despite resistance from Canada at talks in Vietnam that had put new doubts over its survival, officials said. According to a draft of the final stateme
Published 11 Nov, 2017 12:00am