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Print - 2018-01-03
Orientation day held at LUMHS

Orientation day held at LUMHS

While addressing at the "Day One Ceremony/Orientation Day" of the students selected for admission in the course of MBBS & BDS session 2017-2018, the Vice Chancellor Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro, Prof Bikha Ran Devrajani express
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Murad urged to cut SRB taxes on services

Murad urged to cut SRB taxes on services

Federation of Realtors Pakistan (FORP) has urged Chief Minister Sindh to bring down SRB taxes for real estate services from existing 10 percent to two percent in the province and take steps to address issues faced by real estate industry to increase tax c
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government criticised for increasing POL products' prices

Government criticised for increasing POL products' prices

The industrialists and traders have strongly criticized government decision to increase price of petroleum products said that repeated increase in the prices of oil in recent past has badly eroded Pakistan's competitiveness due to which the country was lo
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cut in US security, economic aid to have limited impact: analysts

Cut in US security, economic aid to have limited impact: analysts

Any cut in security and economic aid from the US will have limited to no damage on Pakistan's economy as quantum of such aid given to Pakistan has substantially declined over the years, analysts said. After an anti-Pakistan tweet by the US President Donal
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Temperature plunges in most parts of the country

Temperature plunges in most parts of the country

Temperature fall begins to plunge more parts of upcountry and northern mountainous region into minus degrees Celsius. Winter frost strikes Astore with minus 9 degrees Celsius, Quetta, Skardu and Gupis minus 8 each, Gilgit, Kalat and Hunza minus 7 each, Ka
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SU semester exams' schedule announced

SU semester exams' schedule announced

The Controller of Examinations (Semester), University of Sindh, Jamshoro has announced for information of all regular/failure candidates of the private affiliated (under semester system) colleges/institutes that the semester examination of MBA Evening (Ol
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Seafood export continues to grow despite cold weather

Seafood export continues to grow despite cold weather

The country's seafood export continues to grow despite a slump in winter catch and fishing operations from a cold weather, fishermen said on Tuesday. The chilly winds on winter widely bring fishing operations to a halt in December and January every year.
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
SC rejects Sharjeel's bail applications

SC rejects Sharjeel's bail applications

Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down the bail applications of former Information Minister Sindh and PPP leader Sharjeel Memon and two others. The three are accused of committing corruption to the tune of multibillion rupees in awarding government advertis
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Railway seeks KMC help for garbage removal

Railway seeks KMC help for garbage removal

Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said cleaning of area around railway track from Cantt Station to Landhi and establishment of green belt will be done in coordination with Pakistan Railway so that passengers entering Karachi gets good impression of the city.
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
'Government will have to approach IMF to avert default'
Currency

'Government will have to approach IMF to avert default'

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that auction of bonds provides temporary relief and the government will have to approach IMF to avert default while the IMF will impose stringent terms as the relat
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Won't allow US to scapegoat Pakistan for its own failures: Bilawal

Won't allow US to scapegoat Pakistan for its own failures: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has on Tuesday reacted to US President Donald Trump's allegations on Pakistan and said we will not allow the US to scapegoat Pakistan for its own failures in the region.
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Does Left have future in Pakistan?

Does Left have future in Pakistan?

Business Recorder op-ed writer Rashed Rahman has touched a very important issue in his last contribution to the newspaper: "The first drops of rains: a new united Left platform". Writing with genuine conviction, the writer has forcefully declared t
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Crossing the river a major challenge in devastated Mosul

Crossing the river a major challenge in devastated Mosul

It used to take Ahmad Meyssar just a few minutes to reach his university across a bridge over the river Tigris in Iraq's Mosul. But now - with whole districts still devastated some five months after the Islamic State group was forced out - the journey tak
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Mamihlapinatapai

Mamihlapinatapai

The word Mamihlapinatapai is derived from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego, listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as the "most succinct word", and is considered one of the hardest words to translate. It allegedly refers to "a look shared by
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Challenges of 21st century economy
Exchange

Challenges of 21st century economy

Capitalism is in disarray. It is on its deathbed. It is dying slowly. It is already dead. But, since most other alternative economic systems seem still to be in a formative state, capitalism, although brain dead, is being kept on the ventilator by its cha
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Gwadar land scam

The Gwadar land scam

Pervasive corruption in this country has not spared even the Gwadar development project, crown jewel of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, even though it is at the centre of national attention. According to a press statement issued the other day by the
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Targeting twin deficits
Exchange

Targeting twin deficits

Miftah Ismail, the new boss at the Ministry of Finance, seems to be on the spot when he told Reuters in an interview that he plans significant tax reforms in the five months before the government's term ends ahead of 2018 election and touted a policy of g
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest

Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest

Iran's supreme leader blamed the country's "enemies" on Tuesday for days of unrest that have seen 21 killed and hundreds arrested in the biggest test for the Islamic regime in years. The foreign ministry in Tehran also lashed out at US President Donald Tr
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (January 02, 2018) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 03, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest

Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest

Iran's supreme leader blamed the country's "enemies" on Tuesday for days of unrest that have seen 21 killed and hundreds arrested in the biggest test for the Islamic regime in years. The foreign ministry in Tehran also lashed out at US President Donald Tr
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

Secretary Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Muhammad Saqib died on Tuesday after he suffered a heart attack during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs held here at the Parliament House. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani got him shifte
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

Secretary Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Muhammad Saqib died on Tuesday after he suffered a heart attack during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs held here at the Parliament House. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani got him shifte
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

PQA secretary dies during Senate body meeting

Secretary Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Muhammad Saqib died on Tuesday after he suffered a heart attack during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs held here at the Parliament House. Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani got him shifte
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 02, 2018)

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Saudi minister 'resumes work' after graft detention

Saudi minister 'resumes work' after graft detention

A Saudi minister who was detained in a sweeping anti-government probe at a Riyadh hotel attended a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he was "proven innocent", media reported. The official Saudi Press Agency posted on its Twitter account pictures of Saudi K
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

The Planning Commission of Pakistan is finalizing the 12th five-year plan (2019-2023) and will present its document before National Economic Council (NEC) for approval in the next meeting. A meeting of the Planning Commission Steering Committee was held h
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

The Planning Commission of Pakistan is finalizing the 12th five-year plan (2019-2023) and will present its document before National Economic Council (NEC) for approval in the next meeting. A meeting of the Planning Commission Steering Committee was held h
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

PCP finalising 12th five-year plan (2019-23)

The Planning Commission of Pakistan is finalizing the 12th five-year plan (2019-2023) and will present its document before National Economic Council (NEC) for approval in the next meeting. A meeting of the Planning Commission Steering Committee was held h
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
DIBP, FBISE sign MoU for cash management solution

DIBP, FBISE sign MoU for cash management solution

Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan (DIBP) and Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the exclusive use of Payment System for their cash management needs.
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Disposal of waste: SSWMB's plan to reserve around 500 acres of land

Disposal of waste: SSWMB's plan to reserve around 500 acres of land

The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) has chalked out a plan to reserve around 500 acres for the disposal of waste being generated by industries and hospitals. Credible sources told Business Recorder that the move is primarily aimed at ens
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates dip
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates dip

The rupee extended overnight declining trend against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. In line with the open market, the rupee also shed eight paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 1
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Check post attack: two terrorists killed, two FC men injured

Check post attack: two terrorists killed, two FC men injured

Two terrorists were killed and five including two FC men were injured when a security check post was attacked here on Tuesday evening. Security sources said that two terrorists stormed a security check post in Baleli area in the outskirts of Quetta. In fi
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates dip
Currency

THE RUPEE: rates dip

The rupee extended overnight declining trend against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. In line with the open market, the rupee also shed eight paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 1
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP
Exchange

Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that Pakistani and Chinese enterprises are free to trade and invest in Chinese Yuan (CNY) instead of US dollar-dominating currency for international trade. In this regard, Industrial and Commercial Bank of
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP
Exchange

Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that Pakistani and Chinese enterprises are free to trade and invest in Chinese Yuan (CNY) instead of US dollar-dominating currency for international trade. In this regard, Industrial and Commercial Bank of
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP
Exchange

Pakistani, Chinese enterprises are free to trade in Yuan: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that Pakistani and Chinese enterprises are free to trade and invest in Chinese Yuan (CNY) instead of US dollar-dominating currency for international trade. In this regard, Industrial and Commercial Bank of
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

The federal cabinet, which is set to meet on Wednesday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair, will allow transit of Toyota spare parts to Afghanistan to be used by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), well-
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

The federal cabinet, which is set to meet on Wednesday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair, will allow transit of Toyota spare parts to Afghanistan to be used by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), well-
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 02, 2018).

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

Cabinet to allow transit of auto parts to Afghanistan

The federal cabinet, which is set to meet on Wednesday (today) with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair, will allow transit of Toyota spare parts to Afghanistan to be used by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), well-
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government chooses the prudent option

Government chooses the prudent option

A meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) has expressed serious concern over recent statement by the US leadership and observed that Pakistan cannot be held responsible for the collective failure in Afghanistan and that blaming allies certainly d
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Government chooses the prudent option

Government chooses the prudent option

A meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) has expressed serious concern over recent statement by the US leadership and observed that Pakistan cannot be held responsible for the collective failure in Afghanistan and that blaming allies certainly d
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Commanders take stock of situation

Commanders take stock of situation

The 207th Corps Commanders' Conference held at the Army General Headquarters on Tuesday reviewed the evolving geo-strategic environment and internal security situation. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed presided over the Corps Commanders' Conference
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Commanders take stock of situation

Commanders take stock of situation

The 207th Corps Commanders' Conference held at the Army General Headquarters on Tuesday reviewed the evolving geo-strategic environment and internal security situation. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed presided over the Corps Commanders' Conference
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
China backs Pakistan against Trump's attack

China backs Pakistan against Trump's attack

China on Tuesday reiterated that Pakistan had made enormous sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and the international community should acknowledge its outstanding contributions to the global cause of counter terrorism. "Pakistan has made enormous ef
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
China backs Pakistan against Trump's attack

China backs Pakistan against Trump's attack

China on Tuesday reiterated that Pakistan had made enormous sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and the international community should acknowledge its outstanding contributions to the global cause of counter terrorism. "Pakistan has made enormous ef
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts

Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various stocks. BRIndex100 gained 86.48 points or 2.0 percent to close at 4,420.10 points. During the session the BRindex-100 touched an intraday high of 4,434.46
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts

Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various stocks. BRIndex100 gained 86.48 points or 2.0 percent to close at 4,420.10 points. During the session the BRindex-100 touched an intraday high of 4,434.46
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts
Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 86.48pts

Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various stocks. BRIndex100 gained 86.48 points or 2.0 percent to close at 4,420.10 points. During the session the BRindex-100 touched an intraday high of 4,434.46
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
No-confidence motion moved against Balochistan CM

No-confidence motion moved against Balochistan CM

The rift has widened within the Balochistan coalition government as fourteen law makers Tuesday submitted a No Confidence Motion against Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri. As a sign of deepening political crisis, the motion, which was submitted by Mir Abdul
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
No-confidence motion moved against Balochistan CM

No-confidence motion moved against Balochistan CM

The rift has widened within the Balochistan coalition government as fourteen law makers Tuesday submitted a No Confidence Motion against Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri. As a sign of deepening political crisis, the motion, which was submitted by Mir Abdul
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz returns from Saudi Arabia

Nawaz returns from Saudi Arabia

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to the country on Tuesday after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Riyadh. Nawaz Sharif was received by party leaders and workers at Benazir International Airport upon his arrival after spending t
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz returns from Saudi Arabia

Nawaz returns from Saudi Arabia

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to the country on Tuesday after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Riyadh. Nawaz Sharif was received by party leaders and workers at Benazir International Airport upon his arrival after spending t
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Visit to Saudi Arabia: there is nothing unusual: Shahbaz

Visit to Saudi Arabia: there is nothing unusual: Shahbaz

Reacting sharply to opposition's National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) accusations during Saudi Arabia visit, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said there is nothing unusual about going there on a snap trip. "My visit to Saudi Arabia is no
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Visit to Saudi Arabia: there is nothing unusual: Shahbaz

Visit to Saudi Arabia: there is nothing unusual: Shahbaz

Reacting sharply to opposition's National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) accusations during Saudi Arabia visit, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said there is nothing unusual about going there on a snap trip. "My visit to Saudi Arabia is no
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump willing to stop 'aid' to Pakistan: Haley

Trump willing to stop 'aid' to Pakistan: Haley

US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley on Tuesday said that the Trump administration is prepared to suspend all aid to Pakistan until the latter stops alleged harbouring of terrorists that attack US troops in Afghanistan. According to Aaj News
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
Trump willing to stop 'aid' to Pakistan: Haley

Trump willing to stop 'aid' to Pakistan: Haley

US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley on Tuesday said that the Trump administration is prepared to suspend all aid to Pakistan until the latter stops alleged harbouring of terrorists that attack US troops in Afghanistan. According to Aaj News
Published 03 Jan, 2018 12:00am
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