News Archives for Print - 2017-12-08

The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the United States' decision to recognize Jerusalem as the so-called capital of Israel and move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltist

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

NA condemns Trump's Jerusalem decision

The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the United States' decision to recognize Jerusalem as the so-called capital of Israel and move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltist

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising

Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinian factions called for a "Day of Rage" on Friday, and on Th

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising

Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinian factions called for a "Day of Rage" on Friday, and on Th

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unmoved

The rupee was unchanged against the dollar on the money market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.54 and Rs 105.55, dealers said.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed heavy selling pressure due to investor concerns over the prevailing political situation. BRIndex100 lost 142.78 points or 3.36 percent to close at 4,102.67 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,245.71 and

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unmoved

The rupee was unchanged against the dollar on the money market on Thursday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the overnight levels in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.54 and Rs 105.55, dealers said.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed heavy selling pressure due to investor concerns over the prevailing political situation. BRIndex100 lost 142.78 points or 3.36 percent to close at 4,102.67 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,245.71 and

Published 08 Dec, 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 (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 extends losses

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed heavy selling pressure due to investor concerns over the prevailing political situation. BRIndex100 lost 142.78 points or 3.36 percent to close at 4,102.67 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,245.71 and

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

$2.5 billion Sukuk, Eurobond proceeds Reserves receive a boost

Pakistan has received $2.5 billion proceeds of Pakistan sovereign bonds and Pakistan International Sukuk, recently auctioned in the international market. In the last week of November, Pakistan has successfully conducted transaction for sale of 10-year Eur

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

$2.5 billion Sukuk, Eurobond proceeds Reserves receive a boost

Pakistan has received $2.5 billion proceeds of Pakistan sovereign bonds and Pakistan International Sukuk, recently auctioned in the international market. In the last week of November, Pakistan has successfully conducted transaction for sale of 10-year Eur

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

$2.5 billion Sukuk, Eurobond proceeds Reserves receive a boost

Pakistan has received $2.5 billion proceeds of Pakistan sovereign bonds and Pakistan International Sukuk, recently auctioned in the international market. In the last week of November, Pakistan has successfully conducted transaction for sale of 10-year Eur

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

$2.5 billion Sukuk, Eurobond proceeds Reserves receive a boost

Pakistan has received $2.5 billion proceeds of Pakistan sovereign bonds and Pakistan International Sukuk, recently auctioned in the international market. In the last week of November, Pakistan has successfully conducted transaction for sale of 10-year Eur

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

FBR moving summary on recently-imposed RD

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that a summary is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders on recently imposed regulatory duty (RD) to discourage imports and generate financing for export package. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committ

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 07, 2017)

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

FBR moving summary on recently-imposed RD

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that a summary is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders on recently imposed regulatory duty (RD) to discourage imports and generate financing for export package. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committ

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

FBR moving summary on recently-imposed RD

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that a summary is being prepared in consultation with stakeholders on recently imposed regulatory duty (RD) to discourage imports and generate financing for export package. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committ

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Army personnel: number of tax return filers to be raised to 125,000

Pakistan Army and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have developed consensus on broadening the tax base and started a joint exercise to ensure filing of income tax returns by 125,000 employees of army, reflecting national resolve on documentation drive of th

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Army personnel: number of tax return filers to be raised to 125,000

Pakistan Army and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have developed consensus on broadening the tax base and started a joint exercise to ensure filing of income tax returns by 125,000 employees of army, reflecting national resolve on documentation drive of th

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 07, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Army personnel: number of tax return filers to be raised to 125,000

Pakistan Army and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have developed consensus on broadening the tax base and started a joint exercise to ensure filing of income tax returns by 125,000 employees of army, reflecting national resolve on documentation drive of th

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (December 07, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (December 08, 2017).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Zardari too demands Shahbaz's resignation

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri have demanded Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to step down in the wake of Justice Baqar Najfi Commission report. While addressing a jo

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Zardari too demands Shahbaz's resignation

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri have demanded Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to step down in the wake of Justice Baqar Najfi Commission report. While addressing a jo

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Incinerator plant installed at DHQ Hospital Chiniot

Punjab government has provided double chamber good quality incinerator plant worth Rs 500 million in DHQ Hospital Chiniot, which not only dispose off the hospital waste but also discourage the illegal recycling of it. Punjab Minister for Primary and Secon

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Pakistan to send astronauts into space within two years: Air Chief

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, has announced that in collaboration with China, Pakistan will able to send astronauts into space within two years. He was addressing as chief guest at the inaugural session of AirTech'17 Conference, h

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Nawaz's counsel's plea rejected

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family on Thursday rejected the plea of deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's counsel against inclusion of documents provided by the representative of prosecution witness in the court.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Nawaz's counsel's plea rejected

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family on Thursday rejected the plea of deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's counsel against inclusion of documents provided by the representative of prosecution witness in the court.

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Army chief says country should 'revisit' madrassah concept

Army chief on Thursday criticised madrassahs, saying the country needs to "revisit" the religious school concept. General Qamar Javed Bajwa's remarks, apparently off-the-cuff during a prepared speech, were a rare example of an army chief criticising madra

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Army chief says country should 'revisit' madrassah concept

Army chief on Thursday criticised madrassahs, saying the country needs to "revisit" the religious school concept. General Qamar Javed Bajwa's remarks, apparently off-the-cuff during a prepared speech, were a rare example of an army chief criticising madra

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

PGPC terminal to recommence gas supplies to system today

Pakistan's second LNG import terminal, established by Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) at Port Qasim, Karachi is to recommence gas supplies to the national system by the evening of December 8 (today).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

PGPC terminal to recommence gas supplies to system today

Pakistan's second LNG import terminal, established by Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) at Port Qasim, Karachi is to recommence gas supplies to the national system by the evening of December 8 (today).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

PGPC terminal to recommence gas supplies to system today

Pakistan''s second LNG import terminal, established by Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited (PGPC) at Port Qasim, Karachi is to recommence gas supplies to the national system by the evening of December 8 (today).

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

China says Indian drone invaded its airspace, crashed

China lodged an official protest with India on Thursday after charging that an Indian drone had "invaded" its airspace before crashing, months after the two sides ended a tense border standoff. Beijing said the incident occurred "recently" at the border s

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

China says Indian drone invaded its airspace, crashed

China lodged an official protest with India on Thursday after charging that an Indian drone had "invaded" its airspace before crashing, months after the two sides ended a tense border standoff. Beijing said the incident occurred "recently" at the border s

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

21 drown as boat capsizes near Thatta

A boat of pilgrims sank in a creek on Thursday, leaving at least 21 drowned off Thatta coast and scores of others missing, officials said. Search for many missing passengers is under way while some 21 people have been recovered, whom were immediately rush

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

21 drown as boat capsizes near Thatta

A boat of pilgrims sank in a creek on Thursday, leaving at least 21 drowned off Thatta coast and scores of others missing, officials said. Search for many missing passengers is under way while some 21 people have been recovered, whom were immediately rush

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

GSP Plus scheme: UK promises to extend support

The United Kingdom has reportedly promised to extend support to Pakistan in the European Union (EU) at the time of second biennial review of the GSP Plus scheme due in January 2018. This consent was evolved at a meeting between Minister for Commerce and T

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

GSP Plus scheme: UK promises to extend support

The United Kingdom has reportedly promised to extend support to Pakistan in the European Union (EU) at the time of second biennial review of the GSP Plus scheme due in January 2018. This consent was evolved at a meeting between Minister for Commerce and T

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

GSP Plus scheme: UK promises to extend support

The United Kingdom has reportedly promised to extend support to Pakistan in the European Union (EU) at the time of second biennial review of the GSP Plus scheme due in January 2018. This consent was evolved at a meeting between Minister for Commerce and T

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:00am

Jerusalem: US has crossed the red line

The status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest issues in the Arab-Israel conflict. Since Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967, after it had annexed its western part in the 1948 Middle East war, Palestinians there are hemmed in by the Israeli occ

Updated 08 Dec, 2017 12:16pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 13	280.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 13	279.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 13	147.65
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 13	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 13	1.30
Euro to USD / Mar 13	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Mar 12	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 12	5,599.30
Nasdaq / Mar 12	17,648.45
Dow Jones / Mar 12	41,350.93
India Sensex / Mar 13	74,005.79
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 13	36,818.22
Hang Seng / Mar 13	23,370.71
FTSE 100 / Mar 13	8,565.03
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 13	22,548.38
France CAC40 / Mar 13	7,975.85

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 12	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Mar 13	255.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 13	67.48
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 13	265,174
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 13	2,937.79
Diesel/Litre / Mar 13	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 13	66.78

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Mar 13 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.23 ▲ 0.88 (11.97%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	8.80 ▲ 0.89 (11.25%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Mar 13 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	14.81 ▲ 1.35 (10.03%)
Idrees Tex. / Mar 13 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	23.73 ▲ 2.16 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 13 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	42.80 ▲ 3.89 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Mar 13 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11 ▲ 1 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 13 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	950 ▲ 85.75 (9.92%)
Khairpur Sug. / Mar 13 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	124 ▲ 10.43 (9.18%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Mar 13 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	58 ▲ 4.87 (9.17%)
Jauharabad Sug / Mar 13 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	40 ▲ 3.35 (9.14%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corporation / Mar 13 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	14.18 ▼ -1.58 (-10.03%)
Khalid Siraj / Mar 13 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	8.34 ▼ -0.81 (-8.85%)
Gulistan Sp. / Mar 13 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.25 ▼ -0.74 (-8.23%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Mar 13 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	175 ▼ -14 (-7.41%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Mar 13 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	55.55 ▼ -4.37 (-7.29%)
Suhail Jute / Mar 13 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	89 ▼ -6.62 (-6.92%)
786 Invest Ltd / Mar 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.64 ▼ -0.64 (-6.9%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 13 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	113.01 ▼ -7.97 (-6.59%)
Elahi Cot. / Mar 13 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	113.56 ▼ -7.6 (-6.27%)
Masood Textile / Mar 13 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	52.20 ▼ -3.35 (-6.03%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Mar 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	48,481,376 ▲ 0.45
Barkat Frisian Agro / Mar 13 Barkat Frisian Agro Limited(BFAGRO)	24,629,834 ▲ 1.6
Fauji Cement / Mar 13 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	19,347,646 ▲ 1.13
Sui South Gas / Mar 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	18,257,617 ▲ 0.6
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 13 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,007,990 ▲ 1.48
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 13 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14,884,025 ▲ 3.89
Cnergyico PK / Mar 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	13,765,716 ▲ 0.12
Symmetry Group / Mar 13 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	12,445,702 ▼ -0.23
D.G.K.Cement / Mar 13 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	12,173,048 ▲ 6.86
Silk Bank Ltd / Mar 13 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	11,057,559 ▲ 0.01

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