News Archives for Print - 2018-01-11

Print - 2018-01-11

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Twitter/Facebook wounds deeper than...

"So many wounds and even though our former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif says he wants to forget the wounds more are inflicted on him...not fair I say."

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 96.53 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish session on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local and foreign investors. BRIndex100 gained 96.53 points or 2.1 percent to 4,698.74 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,702.33 and intraday

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 96.53 points

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Minor girl in Kasur: rapist, murderer to be awarded exemplary punishment: Marriyum

Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Literary History Marriyum Aurangzeb in a tweet Wednesday said "The rapist and murderer of the innocent girl in Kasur will be awarded exemplary punishment for his wickedness and we are

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

IMFC Chairman's post: Dr Ishrat to be Pakistan's candidate

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Dr Ishrat Hussain has been nominated as Pakistan's candidate for the coveted position of Chairman International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC). On the recommendation of Dr Miftah Ismail, Adviser to Prime Mi

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Earthquake strikes off Honduras coast

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit off Honduras late Tuesday, triggering tsunami threats and advisories for nearby Caribbean shores, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake struck at 0251 GMT and its epicenter was located

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to hold overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

CJP briefed about reforms in Punjab judiciary

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has chaired a meeting on judicial reforms in Supreme Court Islamabad on Wednesday which was attended by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Chief Justice Lahore High Court, officers of Supreme Court, Lahore Hi

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to hold overnight levels against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

200 arrested, dozens hurt in fresh Tunisia unrest

More than 200 people have been arrested and dozens hurt during clashes in several parts of Tunisia, the interior ministry said Wednesday, after a second night of unrest driven by anger over austerity measures. The North African country has been hailed for

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Fresh row as EU monitors issue critical Kenya poll report

European Union election monitors said Wednesday that Kenya's flawed presidential poll had "weakened" the country's democracy in a critical report that triggered an angry government response. President Uhuru Kenyatta won a second term in an October rerun a

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Foreign envoys briefed on RAW-NDS nexus

A comprehensive briefing was given to Islamabad-based ambassadors/heads of missions on Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts as well as RAW-NDS nexus to undermine the country's internal stability, the Foreign Office said. The Foreign Office in a statement s

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Foreign envoys briefed on RAW-NDS nexus

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Riots in Kasur after child rape and killing

At least two people were killed, several others injured as police take action against people holding protests against the murder of eight-year-old Zainab after her rape on Wednesday. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has directed the

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Riots in Kasur after child rape and killing

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

India's SC orders fresh probe into Sikh massacre

India is to reopen nearly 200 unsolved cases associated with a frenzied massacre of Sikhs in 1984 that left nearly 3,000 dead, mainly in the capital New Delhi. The Supreme Court said Wednesday it would task a new three-member panel with "reinvestigating"

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 10, 2018)

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

India's SC orders fresh probe into Sikh massacre

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Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 10, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

A 5.5 percent growth rate

The World Bank in its updated brief titled "Global Economic prospects in South Asia: Broad Based Upturn for How Long?" has projected 5.5 percent growth rate for Pakistan in the current fiscal year against the budgeted 6 percent. This projection is premise

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Not the whole truth from Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf derives perverse satisfaction, a lot of it from his Kargil adventure, touting a feat that virtually brought India and Pakistan to a nuclear showdown. It was some kind of revenge, or at least that was impression given, for what India did i

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Amnesty or amnesia?

Is a yet another amnestyin the works?Over the last one year our private sector tax experts, no doubt out of commitment to the national cause, have been working overtime to refine an amnesty scheme foroffshore assets. Reportedly, several sessions have been

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Bullion Rates

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

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Just some messy politics?

PAT Chairman Tahirul Qadri is preparing for a fresh confrontation with the government. He has been staging periodic, albeit unsuccessful, protest demonstrations to demand justice for the victims of 2014 police firing at his Model Town residence/office. Th

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Bullion Rates

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

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

What Bezos could possibly do in India?

The world is an unequal place - and getting more so. Capitalism has triumphed in most places of the world. Capitalism is essentially "Winner take all". In 2015, the world economy was calculated at US$ 75.278 trillion. But the money is not evenly distribut

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 10, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (January 11, 2018).

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Where is Raza Khan?

The peace activist left his office in Lahore's Garden Town neighbourhood on December 2 at around 7 pm and never re-turned home. He was staying in a room in Model Colony, near Firdous Market. With his phone shut off and not hearing from him; his friend che

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Search for new CM Balochistan: opposition urges PML-N to field consensus candidate

Leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has commenced discussions to select the new candidate for the coveted slot of chief minister Balochistan following the resignation of Sanaullah Zehri in the wake of a no-confidence motion against him. How

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Promotion of education sector can ensure sustainable development: President

President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said promotion of education sector was the real investment which could result in sustainable development of nation. Talking to President Aga Khan University Firoz Rasul who led a delegation here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Religious freedom: PUC denounces US decision to put Pakistan on watch list

Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) on Wednesday rejected the decision of the US administration to put Pakistan on watch list of religious freedom. Addressing a press conference here, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, chairman of his own faction of PUC, said

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Fata Secretariat asked to furnish details about INGOs, NGOs

The Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over non-compliance with the directives of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recommendations of the committee to bound international and national non-govern

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Girl's killing in Kasur: SC seeks report from Punjab government

Supreme Court Wednesday sought report from Punjab police chief by today (Thursday) over heinous act of rape and murder of a minor girl in district Kasur. An eight-year girl Zainab was raped and brutally murdered in Kasur district five days ago while was g

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Imran to visit Kasur today

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will visit Kasur today (Thursday) where he would go to the residence of deceased Zainab who was murdered, while he would also meet the families of Shoaib and Faizan who have lost their lives after police

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Military aid not cut-off, just suspended: US

The United States on Tuesday made its stand clear that the aid to Pakistan has only been suspended not cut-off, as it wanted the country to take an aggressive approach in eliminating terrorism. "The US would like Pakistan to come to the table and assist u

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Kasur's gory incident: PTI lashes out at Punjab government's failure to nab culprits

In wake of brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kasur district, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday lambasted the provincial government of Punjab for its failure to nab the culprits. Speaking at a press conference, PTI MNAs Shireen

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

PN moot concludes: CNS briefed about various navel projects

Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded on Wednesday after reviewing matters related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training/welfare of troops. The Conference was chaire

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

British envoy for Pak-Afghan positive ties

British Ambassador to Afghanistan Nicholas Kay has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to establish a constructive relationship for the regional peace and stability. In a statement here on Wednesday, the British High Commission stated that Ambassador Nicholas

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Malfeasance in medicines' purchase irks Senate body

The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has expressed serious concern over irregularities and embezzlements committed in the purchase of substandard medicines from pharmaceutical companies for patients of Pakistan Institute of Medical Science

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Senate body approves bill for setting up University

The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Wednesday approved "The National University of Technology Bill, 2017" to establish the university, first of its kind, with the Chief of Army Staff shall be the ex officio chairman of the board of

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

China, Pakistan sign MoU to enhance cooperation

A memorandum of understanding on co-operation between the Foreign Service Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and China Foreign Affairs University of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China was signed in Beijing, the Chinese media repo

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Farooq murder case: Interpol formally requested to issue red warrants

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed a formal request with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) for issuing red warrants to arrest three suspects in connection with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Imran Farooq murder

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

PACRA maintains entity ratings of First Habib Modaraba

The ratings reflect FHM's strong business profile emanating from healthy asset base, sound asset quality and sustained profitability. The asset yield has declined; FHM has managed to cushion its impact by rationalizing cost of funding- hence slight diluti

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

PACRA maintains entity ratings of First Habib Modaraba

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Embezzlement of funds: adjournment motion tabled in Punjab Assembly

Ch Amir Sultan Cheema, PML-Q MPA, tabled an adjournment motion in the Punjab Assembly over the embezzlement of funds in construction of trauma centres in various provincial hospitals. The adjournment motion said the Punjab Employees Social Security offici

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Relocation of three sugar mills of Sharif family: SC seeks response in plea against LHC verdict

Saying that it will not allow financial loss of sugarcane growers of southern Punjab during current crushing season, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the JDW Sugar Mills' counsel in a farmers' body plea against Lahore High Court verdict

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Failure in achieving targets: FBR to penalize 250 officers for poor performance

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to punish over 250 officers including commissioners, additional commissioners, etc for their worst performance that left the board behind its revenue target during first half of current fiscal year. The FBR, whic

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Dastgir visits Corps Headquarters Peshawar, Khyber Agency

Minister for Defense Khurram Dastgir visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar and Khyber Agency on Wednesday and lauded the operationaal preparedness of the troops According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the minister was briefed about the security situat

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Foreign Investors in upbeat mood: OICCI Perception & Investment Survey report presented to Prime Minister

The Managing Committee of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and presented to him the results of the Perception and Investment Survey 2017 conducted in November 2017 among the leading 19

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Firing incidents claim two lives

At least two people were killed and several others were injured in separate incidents of firing and other incidents. The police and Rangers arrested 40 suspects during search operations in the metropolis. Police said that armed men of rival group sprayed

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Expats remittances $9.7 billion in first half

Inflow of workers' remittances posted a slight increase of 2.5 percent during the first half (July-Dec) of this fiscal year (FY18). Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $9.745 billion in the first six months of FY18, compared with $9.505 billion received d

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

SBP globally-voted best bank for Islamic Finance

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been voted as the best central bank in promoting Islamic Finance by a poll conducted by International Finance News (IFN), an arm of Red Money Agency, Malaysia. SBP has also won this award in 2015. It is worth mentioning th

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Karachi University notifies fees schedule

The Controller Examinations of Karachi University on Wednesday notified the fees schedule of B.Com Part-1, Part-2 both; and improvement of Division (External Annual Examinations 2017). The candidates may submit the examination forms and fees from 11th Jan

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Opposition won't be part of future government in Balochistan: Wasey

Opposition parties in Balochistan have made it clear that they will not be a part of the new government set-up after Nawab Sanaullah Zehri's resignation as chief minister of the province. "We will not be part of [the] future government", Leader of the Opp

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cold weather forecast for Quetta and Northern Areas

A very cold weather is expected in northern areas and Quetta Division in the next 24 hours with a fog griping plains of Punjab and Upper Sindh, the Met Office said on Wednesday. Elsewhere in the country, the forecaster said, a cold and dry weather is expe

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Two Chinese nationals held for installing skimming devices

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested two Chinese nationals while installing skimming devices in an ATM of a private bank in the limits of Artillery Madan police station. According to FIA officials, credible information was being receiv

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Prime Minister assures taxes on transfer of properties to be reduced: ABAD

The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) Wednesday said Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has assured that the government will reduce federal taxes on transfer of properties and provide all basic amenities for ABAD's Social Housing

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Automechanika Expo to begin on May 1

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan will participate with Pakistan pavilion in Automechanika Expo in Dubai, to be held on May1 to 3. TDAP is providing subsidized stalls to increase export of auto parts and systems, tyres and systems, products rela

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Digital services PTCL 'reaches yet another milestone

Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) reaches yet another milestone in digital services as it attains Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) certification v3.2 for its Infrastructure-As-A-Service (IaaS) offering - PTCL Smart Cl

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Dahar for resolving summer vacations' fee issue

Sindh's minister for education and literacy, Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar, has directed the director general of private institutions, Dr Mansoob Siddiqui, to settle the matter of private schools' demanding advance recovery of tuition fees for June and July, t

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

Cotton futures gain on mill purchases

ICE cotton futures edged higher on Tuesday to settle up for the second straight session, supported by buying from the mills. The most active ICE cotton contract for March expiry settled up 0.21 cent, or 0.27 percent, at 78.35 cents per lb. It traded withi

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Archroma Pakistan Limited

Archroma Pakistan Limited (PSX: ARPL) is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, dyestuffs and emulsions. It also acts as an indenting agent and has a production site at Jamshoro which produces liquid indigo for the denim industry. ARP

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

LHC ruling: IR commissioners can neither issue show-cause, nor assessment order

The Lahore High Court has held that deputy commissioner and assistant commissioner of Inland Revenue can neither issue show-cause notice under section 11 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 nor pass assessment order against the taxpayers. According to a judgment o

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

US firm to invest in mining, IT

A leading US-based company has shown interest for investment in Pakistan in the wake of opportunities offered by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A high-level eight-member delegation of the US-based international company, World Technological &

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

'Nominal rate of return' remains unchanged: SECP

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Wednesday conveyed to the insurance sector that no change has been made in the nominal rate of return and inflation adjusted rate of return during 2018 to demonstrate projected benefits to potentia

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold jumps

Gold rose on Wednesday, hitting its highest in nearly four months as the dollar swooned after a report that Chinese officials had recommended slowing or halting purchases of US Treasury securities. The dollar, already under pressure versus the Japanese ye

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Brazil's Mato Grosso kicks off good soya harvest

Early harvesting in Brazil's Mato Grosso state indicates soya producers had a good start to the year, growers association Aprosoja told Reuters on Friday. Work began in the regions of Sinop, Sapezal and Primavera do Leste, said Aprosoja head Antonio Galva

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Gold jumps in Europe

Gold jumped to its highest in nearly four months on Wednesday as a report that Chinese officials had recommended slowing or halting US Treasury purchases sparked a broad-based drop in the dollar, lifting assets priced in the US currency. The dollar, alrea

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Gold down in Asia

Gold prices edged down on Wednesday as a surge in US treasury yields and an ongoing rally in equities dented the precious metal's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,310.16 an ounce by 0708 GMT. It declined 0.6 percent on Tuesday, in i

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Gold drifts lower in New York

Gold edged lower on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar on the back of concerns about political uncertainty in Europe, while a buoyant stock market also drained enthusiasm for bullion. Palladium, meanwhile, recorded its third record high so far

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

New York cocoa climbs to one-month high, sugar slips

New York cocoa futures rose to a one-month high on Wednesday, boosted partially by expectations that upcoming fourth quarter grind data will provide further evidence that demand is beginning to increase. March New York cocoa settled up $42, or 2.2 percent

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Palm oil up nearly 1 percent on stronger export data

Malaysian palm oil futures rose nearly 1 percent on Wednesday, rebounding from a sharp drop in the previous session, as strong export data from a cargo surveyor supported market gains. Palm oil was up earlier on a weaker ringgit and gains in crude oil pri

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Tokyo rubber climbs

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures hit their highest in nearly two weeks on Wednesday on the back of oil's rise to the highest since 2014, before paring gains on the yen's advance against the dollar and sluggish Shanghai futures, brokers said. Rubber prices h

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

US crude inventory fall buoys oil, worries about rally persist

Crude oil prices rose but backed away from three-year highs on Wednesday after US government data showed an increase in fuel inventories and a falloff in refining activity. US crude inventories fell 4.9 million barrels last week, more than the 3.9-million

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Nickel rises to 2-1/2 years high, copper up

Nickel broke through key technical levels to reach its highest since 2015 on Wednesday as a sharply weaker dollar helped push dollar-denominated industrial metals broadly higher by making them cheaper for users of other currencies. "The whole industrial m

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Shanghai copper flat

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper was flat at 54,800 yuan ($8,402) a tonne on Wednesday, having found support at the 100-day moving average of 53,180 yuan a tonne. ShFE nickel rose to its highest in nearly two months at 100,900 yuan a tonne. A trader said

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Greece makes Shariah law optional for Muslims

The Greek parliament on Tuesday made the practice of Islamic Shariah law in family disputes optional for the country's Muslim minority, changing a century-old legacy. Greece's leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras immediately called the vote an "historic

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Muguruza pulls out of Sydney International after win

Spain's world number three Garbine Muguruza was forced out of the Sydney International with an injury following her win over Kiki Bertens on Wednesday.

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

ZTBL earn victory in Royal Marketing Pakistan Polo

Saqib Khan Khakwani steered Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Olympia Chemical in the Royal Marketing Pakistan Polo Cup 2018 match played here at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground on Wednesday. Saqib Khakwani turned out

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Shehzad in, Kamran ignored for New Zealand Twenty20

Pakistan Wednesday recalled Ahmed Shehzad for their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand later this month, but selectors ignored Kamran Akmal despite his recent form in domestic matches. The 26-year-old Shehzad was dropped for the third and fin

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Sarkozy associate granted bail

An associate of French politician Nicolas Sarkozy was granted bail on Wednesday by a British court, after his arrest on charges linked to a probe into financing the ex-president's election campaign. French businessman Alexandre Djouhri appeared at a Londo

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Turkey tensions with Iran, Russia mount ahead of Syria meet

Turkey on Wednesday warned Iran and Russia to make their Syrian regime ally stop bombing the rebel-held northern Idlib province, as tensions mounted ahead of mooted peace talks later this month. Ankara has been working closely with Russia and Iran to end

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

UK army seeks recruits by offering emotional support

The British Army launched a campaign Wednesday highlighting the emotional support available to new recruits as it seeks to address falling soldier numbers - but drew accusations of political correctness. Short films entitled "What if I get emotional in th

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Head of powerful Muslim brotherhood dies in Senegal

The head of the influential Mouride brotherhood of Muslims in West Africa has died, Senegalese media reported on Wednesday. Around 95 percent of Senegal's population is Muslim and most men join Sufi brotherhoods that combine Islam with distinctive local b

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

New Iran drug law saves thousands from the noose

Thousands on death row for drug crimes in Iran will escape hanging as a new softened anti-narcotics law is enforced, local media reported on Wednesday. Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani on Tuesday ordered judges to halt death sentences for concern

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

California mudslides death toll reaches 15

The death toll from devastating mudslides unleashed by a ferocious storm in southern California rose to 15 Wednesday as rescuers scoured the debris of demolished homes for survivors and bodies. A rainstorm sent rivers of waist-high mud and debris flowing

Published 11 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	281.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	280.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	143.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5,525.21
India Sensex / Apr 25	79,212.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	35,705.74
Nasdaq / Apr 25	17,382.94
Hang Seng / Apr 25	21,980.74
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8,415.25
Dow Jones / Apr 25	40,113.50
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	22,242.45
France CAC40 / Apr 25	7,536.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	63.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	298,950
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	3,327.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 27	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 25 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.92 ▲ 0.96 (24.24%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.14 ▲ 0.5 (18.94%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 25 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.99 ▲ 1 (14.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▲ 1 (13.77%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	61.90 ▲ 5.63 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 25 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	86.74 ▲ 7.89 (10.01%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 25 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	203.03 ▲ 18.46 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 25 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	156.38 ▲ 14.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 25 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,282.29 ▲ 298.39 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	357.05 ▲ 32.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Engro Powergen / Apr 25 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	28.71 ▼ -10.13 (-26.08%)
Ghani Chemworld / Apr 25 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8 ▼ -1 (-11.11%)
Samba Bank / Apr 25 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.01 ▼ -0.99 (-11%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.66 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 25 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.38 ▼ -5.26 (-9.99%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Apr 25 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	12.31 ▼ -1.3 (-9.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.25 ▼ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Equity Modaraba / Apr 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.75 ▼ -0.24 (-8.03%)
GlaxoSmithKline / Apr 25 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(GLAXO)	409.57 ▼ -34.89 (-7.85%)
AKD Hospitality / Apr 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	136.65 ▼ -10.81 (-7.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,789,497 ▼ -0.02
Power Cement / Apr 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,965,614 ▼ -0.17
Sui South Gas / Apr 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,567,163 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Apr 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,825,526 ▼ -0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,030,953 ▼ -0.04
Aisha Steel Mill / Apr 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,751,796 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,717,262 ▼ -0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	16,382,803 ▲ 0.14
Sui North Gas / Apr 25 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,338,455 ▲ 0.33
Secure Logistics / Apr 25 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	12,723,116 ▲ 1.13

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