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Print - 2017-12-20
Futures contracts: SECP allows PMEX to run clearing facility
Exchange

Futures contracts: SECP allows PMEX to run clearing facility

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited to operate a clearing facility pertaining to the futures contracts based on commodities or financial instruments, as a clearing house, for a period
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Dar's guarantor: IHC issues notices to NAB

Dar's guarantor: IHC issues notices to NAB

Granting stay order for a day against Accountability Court's verdict about confiscation of property of Ishaq Dar's guarantor on Tuesday, Islamabad High Court issued notices to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the matter for December 20 (today).
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Land-grabbing, fraud: NAB may seek 19 builders' names included in ECL

Land-grabbing, fraud: NAB may seek 19 builders' names included in ECL

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi is likely to seek inclusion of 19 builders and developers in the Exit Control List (ECL) amid apprehension that they may flee abroad in a bid to avoid action against them for their involvement in land grabbing
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SHC's winter holidays

SHC's winter holidays

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has announced winter holidays from 26-12-2017 to 09-01-2018 here on Tuesday. According to a statement here the SHC, its bench at Sukkur and circuit courts at Hyderabad and Larkana will remain opened for the disposal of urgent ca
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Turkish scholar to lead roundtable moot today

Turkish scholar to lead roundtable moot today

To mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Pakistan, Professor Dr Azmi Ozcan, a scholar from Turkey will lead a roundtable session on historical relations between Ottoman Turkey and the Subcontinent's Musl
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Only Nawaz can explain what 'movement for justice' is: Shah

Only Nawaz can explain what 'movement for justice' is: Shah

Leader of Opposition in National Assembly, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah has said that only former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can explain what is meaning of a "movement for justice." While talking to media persons here at Parliament House on Tuesday, the opp
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Kamal visits 13th Build Asia Exhibition

Kamal visits 13th Build Asia Exhibition

On the second day of the 13th Build Asia Exhibition, Syed Mustafa Kamal, Chairman PSP, visited the 3-day event being held at the Karachi Expo Center from 18th to 20th December. It is the largest exhibition of construction, real-estate and housing industry
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Two shot dead

Two shot dead

A man and a woman were shot dead by unknown persons here in the jurisdictions of Sachhal Goth police station on Tuesday morning. The armed men targeted them near Khyber Hotel in Bilawal Shah Noorani Goth. The deceased were identified as Taj Bibi daughter
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
HNMPL stake: NML inks LoI with MTL
Exchange

HNMPL stake: NML inks LoI with MTL

Nishat Mills Limited (NML) has signed a Letter of Intent with Millat Tractors Limited whereby Millat has been offered up to 18 percent stake in the NML's subsidiary M/s Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited (HNMPL). This, however, will be subject to the
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Commercial loans against SSGCL surpass Rs 90 billion, PAC told

Commercial loans against SSGCL surpass Rs 90 billion, PAC told

The commercial loans against Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) have crossed Rs 90 billion while the company has to receive outstanding dues of multibillion rupees from various consumers. This was stated by Sikandar Sultan Raja, Federal Secretary fo
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Haroon assures computer industry of removing tax anomalies
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Haroon assures computer industry of removing tax anomalies

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar Khan has assured computer industry of removing an anomaly in tax regime by granting sales tax exemption on import of computer parts in the next federal budget provided local assemblers' dat
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Abbasi meets special children

Abbasi meets special children

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday met special children from various schools and institutes. Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Ali Jehangir S
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ADB official lauds efforts to overcome energry crisis

ADB official lauds efforts to overcome energry crisis

Country Director Asian Development Bank for Pakistan Xiaohong Yang called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's office Tuesday. Asad Aleem senior energy specialist ADB Pakistan, Farzana Noshaba senior economic officer, Secretary Econo
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
ADB official lauds efforts to overcome energry crisis

ADB official lauds efforts to overcome energry crisis

Country Director Asian Development Bank for Pakistan Xiaohong Yang called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister's office Tuesday. Asad Aleem senior energy specialist ADB Pakistan, Farzana Noshaba senior economic officer, Secretary Econo
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan believes in regional connectivity for shared prosperity: Ahsan

Pakistan believes in regional connectivity for shared prosperity: Ahsan

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan believes in the vision of regional connectivity for shared prosperity. He was addressing a conference on 'Pakistan-China-Iran: A Trident of Regional Connectivity' or
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
DG NAB hands over recoveries cheques to KP government

DG NAB hands over recoveries cheques to KP government

Director General (DG) NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Brigadier Farooq Naser Awan (retd) handed-over cheques amounting Rs 2,234 million to Abdul Haseeb Khan, Deputy Secretary Finance Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a ceremony held at NAB (KP) Tuesday recovered i
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM for resolution of poultry sector's issues
Exchange

PM for resolution of poultry sector's issues

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday directed secretary Ministry of National Food Security & Research to look into the suggestions of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) for the promotion of exports of the sector. The prime minister also directed
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'SEZs under CPEC made Pakistan ideal country for FDI'
Cotton

'SEZs under CPEC made Pakistan ideal country for FDI'

Strategic location, population and workforce, economic outlook, investment policy, and special economic zones under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has made Pakistan an ideal country for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), said Engineer Ahmed Hassan
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PTA misses chance to become vice chairman of SATRC-18
Exchange

PTA misses chance to become vice chairman of SATRC-18

The dysfunctional Pakistan Telecommunication Authority missed the South Asian Telecommunications Regulators' Council (SATRC-18) in Kathmandu, Nepal, and hence lost the opportunity to get the slot of vice chairman of the body. Pakistan was likely to host t
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bank holiday

Bank holiday

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all banks will remain closed on 25 December, 2017 (Monday) on the occasions of Quaid-e-Azam Day/Christmas, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
DSS recognized as top EHS consulting brand

DSS recognized as top EHS consulting brand

DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) has been ranked as the top EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) consulting brand for brand preference according to a new survey released in November by the independent research and consulting firm Verdantix. The survey of
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Need for state policy on climate change stressed

Need for state policy on climate change stressed

One day seminar on Climate Change and Coastal Issues in Sindh was jointly organized by Centre for Coastal and Deltaic Studies, University of Sindh Campus Thatta and Federation Handicap International. Professor Dr Mukhtiar Ahmed Mahar, Director Centre for
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory duty list: FBR chief admits analytical errors

Regulatory duty list: FBR chief admits analytical errors

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tariq Mahmood Pasha has admitted that the regulatory duty list contains some analytical errors which will be rectified soon by revising it. Speaking at a meeting of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), P
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Haroon to continue as acting MD/CEO PSX
Exchange

Haroon to continue as acting MD/CEO PSX

Haroon Askari will continue to act as Acting Managing Director/CEO of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as an interim arrangement, till assumption of charge by new Managing Director/CEO of PSX on January 10, 2018. The PSX board of directors took this decisio
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
July-October 2017: bill for pulses import falls by 26.09 percent

July-October 2017: bill for pulses import falls by 26.09 percent

Pakistan's bill for pulses import slumped by 26.09 percent in July-October 2017 to $172.403 million, official figures show. Fall in pulses import now stands at $60.861 million in July-October 2017 from $233.264 million in July-October 2016, Pakistan Burea
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PSX approves ARM's schedule of issue of Right Certificates
Exchange

PSX approves ARM's schedule of issue of Right Certificates

Pakistan Stock Exchange has approved the schedule of issue of Right Certificates of Allied Rental Modaraba. The trading in the Unpaid Rights of the company will start on the PSX with effect from December 26, 2017. The first settlement date will be Decembe
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Lasbela CCI demands revised trade policy

Lasbela CCI demands revised trade policy

President, Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Yakoob Karim, has urged the government to announce revised Trade Policy to arrest falling exports at a fast pace. "Government had set a target of $35 billion exports by 2018, but unfortunately, w
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Greenwich University's convocation on Saturday

Greenwich University's convocation on Saturday

Greenwich University will hold its 12th convocation at its campus on Saturday, its vice chancellor announced on Tuesday. The VC, Seema Mughal, told the media that the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees will be conferred at the ceremony. Outs
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Rice exports post 32 percent growth in July-November
Exchange

Rice exports post 32 percent growth in July-November

Rice exports posted a growth of some 32 percent during the first five months of this fiscal year, mainly due to rising demand of the commodity in the world market. According to Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), the country exported rice amoun
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Murad accuses KWSB officials of misguiding politicians

Murad accuses KWSB officials of misguiding politicians

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the water shortage in the city is not so acute as is being propagated, but the actual problem is 70 to 80 years old distribution network. He issues these directives while presiding over a high-power f
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Terror bid foiled in Quetta

Terror bid foiled in Quetta

Security forces foiled yet another terror bid in Quetta on Tuesday. According to reports, the security forces recovered a 15-kilogram bomb from Kallitarkha area of the provincial capital. The bomb planted by a roadside was recovered by the security forces
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Conference on 'Peace building through tolerance' begins

Conference on 'Peace building through tolerance' begins

A three-day conference entitled "Peace building through tolerance" has started at Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Peshawar through support of United Nations Development Fund on Tuesday. Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Social
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
IHN launches 'Aao TB Mitao' campaign in Peshawar

IHN launches 'Aao TB Mitao' campaign in Peshawar

A campaign against tuberculosis "Aao TB Mitao" on Tuesday was launched in Peshawar after successfully initiated by Indus Health Network (IHW) in Karachi. The campaign was launched by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak during a formal ceremo
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Piracha urges political parties to evolve accountability system

Piracha urges political parties to evolve accountability system

Deputy chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Farid Ahmed Piracha, has impressed upon the political parties to weed out the black sheep in their ranks and evolve an effective accountability system in order to ensure sanctity of ballot and to revive the masses;
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Corrupt people cannot escape accountability, says Sarwar

Corrupt people cannot escape accountability, says Sarwar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that corrupt people cannot escape accountability by threatening to launch a movement against the judiciary. He was addressing a public gathering here on Tuesday. PTI leaders Ha
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Aga Khan's 13-day visit concludes

Aga Khan's 13-day visit concludes

Spiritual leader of the Ismaili community Prince Karim Aga Khan departed from Karachi Tuesday after completing a 13-day visit to Pakistan. The visit was part of the commemoration of the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee, which began earlier this year on 11thJuly
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Soneri Bank's entity ratings maintained

Soneri Bank's entity ratings maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has maintained the long-term rating of "AA-" (Double A Minus) and a short-term rating of "A1+" (Single A One Plus) for Soneri Bank Limited (SBL) vide its notification dated: 15 December, 2017. PACRA has al
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
SHC dismisses Sharjeel's bail plea

SHC dismisses Sharjeel's bail plea

The Sindh High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition of imprisoned former Information minister Sharjeel Memon through which he sought pre-arrest bail in a case pertaining to illegal allotment of the state land in Malir district. A division bench of the SH
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'Eroded rupee to hit manufacturing sector'
Currency

'Eroded rupee to hit manufacturing sector'

The eroded rupee will not only hit the manufacturing sector but it will also take a toll on the country's SME sector, an official of the FPCCI said Tuesday. The SMEs which were already fighting for their survival in an adverse environment will face more t
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Mastercard on course to drive adoption of Masterpass QR in Pakistan

Mastercard on course to drive adoption of Masterpass QR in Pakistan

In a step aimed at driving the wider adoption of Masterpass QR in Pakistan, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, recently hosted the Masterpass Golf Classic 2017 in Karachi, highlighting the features of the country's f
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Retrial of Shahzeb Khan murder case begins

Retrial of Shahzeb Khan murder case begins

A sessions court in Karachi on Tuesday began conducting the retrial of the Shahzeb Khan murder case as per the Sindh High Court's order. On November 28, the high court had revoked the punishments previously awarded to Shahrukh Jatoi and three others in th
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
K-Electric installs dedicated PMT at MATRC ANF Hospital

K-Electric installs dedicated PMT at MATRC ANF Hospital

K-Electric, under its sustainability initiative, has partnered with Model Addicts Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre (MATRC) Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Hospital for the installation of a dedicated 200 KVA PMT. The newly installed dedicated PMT will help me
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shahbaz blames PTI for delaying OLMT project

Shahbaz blames PTI for delaying OLMT project

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Orange Line Metro Train is a means of transport for the masses and Tehreek-e-Insaaf has showed its enmity toward people of Lahore by delaying this project. He stated that due to delays in the pro
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
KP government fails to get due share in CPEC, NFC: QWP

KP government fails to get due share in CPEC, NFC: QWP

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) has criticised that the PTI-led provincial government had failed to advocate in better way the province case to get rightful shares in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and National Finance Commission (NFC).
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Romania keen to promote bilateral trade: envoy

Romania keen to promote bilateral trade: envoy

Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan Niculaie Goia and Mihai Stefan Dinu, Minister Counsellor-Head of the Economic Section, visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to discuss ways and means to increase bilateral trade between Romania and Pakist
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Punjab police frame promotion rules

Punjab police frame promotion rules

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Arif Nawaz Khan said on Tuesday that service rules for timely promotion of traffic wardens have been made through which the procedure for promotion of wardens on the basis of seniority and other concerned factors h
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Chinese diplomat meets PCJCCI president

Chinese diplomat meets PCJCCI president

Charge d'affaires at the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China Zhao Lijian on Tuesday held a meeting with Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry President SM Naveed. During the meeting, he appreciated the PCJCCI for undertaking successful mov
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
'China to stand by Pakistan in combating terrorism'

'China to stand by Pakistan in combating terrorism'

A spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry Hua Chunying has reassured that China will stand by Pakistan in fight against terrorism. "We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attack on a church in Quetta," she said at a news briefing. The spokesperson expr
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Issue of sugarcane price echoes in NA

Issue of sugarcane price echoes in NA

The issue of farmers not getting price for sugarcane as fixed by Sindh and Punjab governments echoed again in National Assembly on Tuesday as members from both opposition and treasury benches urged the government to look into it on a priority basis.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Ahsan urges political parties to refrain from confrontation

Ahsan urges political parties to refrain from confrontation

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that all political parties need to prepare for next general election instead of engaging in politics of confrontation. Talking to media persons after laying the foundation stone of a services centre at Rescue 15, he
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Quetta church attack victims: PM announces compensation package

Quetta church attack victims: PM announces compensation package

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday announced a compensation package for the victims of Quetta church attack which resulted in the loss of precious lives as well as injuries to many. According to the compensation package, the heirs of those who lo
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Delimitation of constituencies: PTI urges ECP to immediately start work

Delimitation of constituencies: PTI urges ECP to immediately start work

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesman Fawad Chaudhary has said that PTI supports an amendment on delimitation of constituencies in the Senate. While addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, he said after the amendment the Punjab would lose nine N
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Fight against terrorism Armed forces, LEAs play key role: Janjua

Fight against terrorism Armed forces, LEAs play key role: Janjua

National Security Adviser Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua (retd) Tuesday said that armed forces, intelligence, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and people had played a key role in fight against terrorism. The National Security Adviser expressed these
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PML-N lawmakers deride SC verdict in IK, JKT case

PML-N lawmakers deride SC verdict in IK, JKT case

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members on Tuesday criticized Supreme Court's verdict in disqualification case against Imran Khan and Jahangir Tareen, saying the court adopted different yardsticks in cases of Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. Speaking on
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
National security is of paramount importance

National security is of paramount importance

It is quite heartening to note that the 16th meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has decided to finalize country's security policy after taking all the stakeholders on board.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Defeated militarily in 2017, IS remains a global threat

Defeated militarily in 2017, IS remains a global threat

The year 2017 saw significant destruction to the Islamic State (IS), which lost almost all of its self-proclaimed "Caliphate" in Iraq and Syria, but experts warn the group is adapting and continues to be a threat.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 19, 2017) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 20, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Infected

Infected

On how to manage the economic health of a developing country, my views can perhaps be summarised in one sentence: The role of leadership, or Government, beyond ensuring property rights and enforcing contracts, is to proactively facilitate the creation of
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Transparency doesn't hurt; it helps

Transparency doesn't hurt; it helps

It is difficult to combat corruption because there is significant abuse by those in power, as well as collusion with criminal elements.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Has DHA been trapped?

Has DHA been trapped?

The word 'Malir' denotes basically a region of pastoral wealth, a patch of rich and fertile plain or meadow; it has a variegated topography. Over the years, Malir has fallen victim to increased unchecked urbanization. Land developers -unscrupulous and les
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Income inequality

Income inequality

According to the World Inequality Report 2018 based on interactive collection of data compiled by an international team of researchers, global income inequality has worsened over the past four decades, with the wealthiest one percent of the world's popula
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Saudi says it intercepted Huthis missile over Riyadh

Saudi says it intercepted Huthis missile over Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who announced that the target was the official residence of King Salman. The audacious attack aimed at the heart of Saudi power follows th
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Saudi says it intercepted Huthis missile over Riyadh

Saudi says it intercepted Huthis missile over Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who announced that the target was the official residence of King Salman. The audacious attack aimed at the heart of Saudi power follows th
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 19, 2017)

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will perform groundbreaking ceremony of M/s Hyundai Nishat Motor (Pvt) Ltd, a unit of Nishat Mills, on Wednesday (today) being established in Faisalabad. This will be the first auto sector plant in Pakistan which will b
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will perform groundbreaking ceremony of M/s Hyundai Nishat Motor (Pvt) Ltd, a unit of Nishat Mills, on Wednesday (today) being established in Faisalabad. This will be the first auto sector plant in Pakistan which will b
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

PM to perform groundbreaking of auto plant today

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will perform groundbreaking ceremony of M/s Hyundai Nishat Motor (Pvt) Ltd, a unit of Nishat Mills, on Wednesday (today) being established in Faisalabad. This will be the first auto sector plant in Pakistan which will b
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
4,500 Russians joined 'terrorists' abroad

4,500 Russians joined 'terrorists' abroad

At least 4,500 Russians have left the country to fight with "terrorists" in the Middle East, North Africa and other regions, the head of the FSB security service, Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday. Speaking in an interview with government newspaper Ros
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
4,500 Russians joined 'terrorists' abroad

4,500 Russians joined 'terrorists' abroad

At least 4,500 Russians have left the country to fight with "terrorists" in the Middle East, North Africa and other regions, the head of the FSB security service, Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday. Speaking in an interview with government newspaper Ros
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz again moves SC

Nawaz again moves SC

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday again invoked the apex court's jurisdiction to consider a plea seeking directives to club three references filed against him before Accountability Court Islamabad in connection with the Supreme Court's verdict in
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz again moves SC

Nawaz again moves SC

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday again invoked the apex court's jurisdiction to consider a plea seeking directives to club three references filed against him before Accountability Court Islamabad in connection with the Supreme Court's verdict in
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

Marginal changes were seen in the value of the rupee in relation to the dollar on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz vows to launch movement

Nawaz vows to launch movement

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated to launch a movement for 'restoration of justice' in the country. Talking to media persons on the premises of the Accountability Court, the former prime minister said that he would start the movemen
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Minor changes
Currency

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

Marginal changes were seen in the value of the rupee in relation to the dollar on the money market on Tuesday, dealers said.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Nawaz vows to launch movement

Nawaz vows to launch movement

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated to launch a movement for 'restoration of justice' in the country. Talking to media persons on the premises of the Accountability Court, the former prime minister said that he would start the movemen
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Three dead, including civilian, as violence surges in IHK

Three dead, including civilian, as violence surges in IHK

Indian forces martyred two freedom fighters in Indian-held Kashmir in clashes that also killed a young woman, police said Tuesday, as the deadliest year of the decade in the disputed territory draws to a close. At least 210 freedom fighters have been mart
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Three dead, including civilian, as violence surges in IHK

Three dead, including civilian, as violence surges in IHK

Indian forces martyred two freedom fighters in Indian-held Kashmir in clashes that also killed a young woman, police said Tuesday, as the deadliest year of the decade in the disputed territory draws to a close. At least 210 freedom fighters have been mart
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap
Exchange

Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Tuesday that there will be around $12 billion financing gap for the current fiscal year. He said this while replying to media persons'' questions after a briefing to the session of National Assembl
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap
Exchange

Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Tuesday that there will be around $12 billion financing gap for the current fiscal year. He said this while replying to media persons' questions after a briefing to the session of National Assembly
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 19, 2017).

Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap
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Government faces $12 billion fiscal year 2018 gap

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tariq Bajwa said on Tuesday that there will be around $12 billion financing gap for the current fiscal year. He said this while replying to media persons' questions after a briefing to the session of National Assembly
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
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BRIndex100 extends losses

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to selling pressure. The market closed at the lowest level of 2017 on Tuesday. BRIndex100 lost 52.04 points or 1.29 percent to 3,994.73 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,050.90 and intra
Published 20 Dec, 2017 12:00am
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