News Archives for Print - 2018-01-26

Print - 2018-01-26

Currency

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (January 25, 2018).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Aaj TV - Friday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Strengthening the security of business environment for economic development

The World Customs Organization has dedicated 2018 to building a secure business environment for economic development by launching its annual theme on International Customs Day 2018 with the slogan "A secure business environment for economic development."

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

A secure business environment for economic development: Security and enforcement challenges for Pakistan Customs

Globally, the role of Customs is transforming rapidly. Particularly after 9/11, Customs reoriented itself to meet the security challenges arising out of the threat of terrorism, smuggling of sensitive materials and trafficking of small arms, weapons and c

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

A secure business environment and Pakistan Customs

Economy plays a vital role for the development of any country. A plethora of problems which inflicted many a dent and deformity in economic growth of the nation needs to be identified and corrected. One of the panaceas to treat the ill economy is providin

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Securing the business environment: some glimpses

The WCO is dedicating 2018 to the security of the business environment, with the slogan "A secure business environment for economic development." Accordingly The Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement-East has followed the spirit of such instruments a

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

The menace of smuggling - role of government departments

Smuggling is a menace that playing havoc with the economy of the country, its effects are like carcinoma one side it is promoting the illicit illegal trade causing a colossal loss to exchequer and on the other it is promoting the use of narcotics in the y

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Global Shield programme - an effort to secure business environment

Throughout the recent years the world has become a witness to increasing incidents of the use of the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) beyond the conflict zones. IEDs are the most prevalent form of explosives employed by terrorists around the world part

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Its role in developing a secure business environment for economic development is pivotal

MCC, Preventive Custom House, Karachi falls within the eastern alignment of the CPEC route. Its role in developing "A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development" is pivotal. The term eastern alignment signifies the road network that is to be lai

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan Customs taking centre stage in economic development

International trade is the mainstay of world economic growth and development. Socio-economic ties generated through international trade guarantee our world's peace, stability and security. The role of customs administrations in creating a conducive enviro

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

A secure business environment for economic development

Introduction The World Customs Organization (WCO) is dedicating 2018 to the security of the business environment, with the slogan 'A secure business environment for economic development'. In this context, member countries are encouraged to review

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Role of customs in secure business environment

Internationally, 26th January is celebrated as an International Customs Day (ICD) under the auspices of the World Customs Organization (WCO) since the Convention establishing the Customs Co-operation Council was officially inaugurated in Brussels on 26th

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Customs and security of business environment at Quetta

Pakistan Customs, as a Member Administration of the World Customs Organization (WCO), has always endeavored to adopt international best practices in discharging its duties for facilitating trade and securing the economic frontiers of the country. Internat

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

A secure business environment for economic development

An interview with Iftikhar Ahmad, Collector Preventive, Karachi

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from Chairman Supreme Council (APCAA)

The World Customs Organization (WCO) announced it will formally unveil its theme for next year entitled Secure Business Environment for Economic Development" to find ways for customs to support and enhance the security of the business environment.

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from General Secretary (2017-2018) KCAA

It is a matter of great pleasure for me to extend warm felicitations to the Federal Board of Revenue and Pakistan Customs on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of International Customs Day on 26th January 2018. Pakistan joins World Customs Organization

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from President (2017-2018) KCAA

On the auspicious occasion of International Customs Day which is celebrated every year on the 26th of January by the World Customs Community across the globe, I extend my warm felicitations to officials of the Pakistan Customs. The World Customs organizat

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from Collector Customs Faisalabad

Pakistan Customs, as member of global Customs fraternity under the auspices of World Customs Organization (WCO), plays a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of international trade originating from, coming to or passing through Pakistan. The department fa

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Message from Chief Collector (Enforcement South) FBR

The International Customs day is celebrated on 26th of January every year by the global Customs fraternity to showcase Customs achievements and contribution in facilitation of trade and enforcement of Customs controls for protection of societies from the

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Message from Secretary General WCO

Each year, the WCO Secretariat chooses a theme that is relevant to the international Customs community. The slogan chosen for 2018 is "A secure business environment for economic development." Under this banner, Members of the WCO are encouraged to look at

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Message from Member (Customs), Federal Board of Revenue

With the rapid spread of globalization, international trade and cross border investment flows are increasingly seen as the main elements of the global marketplace. Since international trade acts as a vehicle for economic development, Customs Administratio

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Message from Chairman Federal Board of Revenue

As Pakistan Customs celebrates International Customs Day on 26th January, 2018 along with other Customs Administrations across the world, I congratulate all officers and officials of Customs on this special day. This year, the International Customs Day he

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from Special Assistant to the PM on Revenue

With the passage of time, the role of Customs Administrations has diversified. Not only are Customs Administrations responsible for revenue collection but also for safeguarding society from possible threats to public health and security. The effective man

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Message from Prime Minister

Pakistan is celebrating the International Customs Day on 26 January 2018, along with other member countries of the World Customs Organization, to acknowledge the contribution of Customs institutions around the world in maintaining secure borders in relati

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,404. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 6,807 billion and the number of lots traded was 14,789.

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

CBOT corn futures lower

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures were slightly lower on Tuesday, weighed down by technical selling and abundant global grain supplies, traders said. Wheat prices eased about 1 percent and that weakness spilled over into the corn market.

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Asia's gasoline margins to lowest since 2015

Asia's gasoline margins are at their lowest in three years as plentiful supplies, off-peak demand and a steady rise in crude oil have undercut profit for the refined fuel. Asia's average gasoline margin or crack for Jan. 2-23 was at a $7.49-a-barrel premi

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Tuesday for the fourth time in five sessions, lifted by a bump in soyaoil prices. Volumes were light as funds that trade on technical factors and farmers were seen on the sidelines, a trader said. March canola gained $2

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices fall

Tea prices fell at Bangladesh's weekly auction amid higher supply than at the previous sale, although strong demand for quality leaf capped a steeper price decline. Bangladeshi tea fetched an average price of 229.62 taka ($2.80) per kg at the auction, com

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 116,143 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,667 tonnes of import cargo and 29,476 tonnes of export cargo including 3,352 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 86

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

Prices fluctuate slightly

Prices fluctuated slightly on the cotton market on Thursday in the process of modest trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 7,500, they added. In ready session, around 6000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs 6375-8000, the

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

CBOT wheat futures fall

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell about 1 percent on Tuesday, pressured by chart-based selling and ample global grain stockpiles, traders said. Rain and snowfall in the eastern US Midwest replenished soil moisture for the dormant soft red winter w

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

Subdued condition on cotton market

Weakness was prevalent on the ready cotton market where some traders informed that lint values have shed between Rs 200 to Rs 300 per maund (37.32 Kgs) within a fortnight. Textile circles informed that cotton yarn prices have also gone down. Moreover, the

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

Subdued condition on cotton market

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

ASOS hits fashion sweet spot of rising online demand

British online fashion retailer ASOS beat expectations for sales growth over Christmas and said it sees potential for e-commerce to expand to as much as 40 percent of all clothing sales in developed markets. After ASOS posted a 30 percent rise in retail s

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

TV dramas boost Sky as its own takeover saga drags on

Hit shows like "Game of Thrones" and "Riviera" helped Sky deliver a 10 percent rise in first-half earnings, underscoring the appeal of the European pay-TV group to the US media companies trying to buy it. Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox was prov

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

India's mountain of soured bank loans shrinks from record peak

India's stock of soured bank loans shrank slightly in the quarter to September last year, the first pullback since a drive to clean up record levels of bad debt began in 2015 and signalling that tighter rules and a new bankruptcy code may be starting to s

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

South Korea economy contracts in Q4 on export slump, autumn holiday

South Korea's economy unexpectedly shrank in the last quarter as struggling car exporters and industrial production failed to keep up the previous quarter's dashing pace, posting its worst performance since 2008. An 10-day Chuseok autumn holiday in Octobe

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

'Good chance' of agreement on NAFTA update: Ross

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Wednesday said odds favor a successful renegotiation of the landmark North American Free Trade Agreement but warned there are limits on what Washington will accept. A sixth round of negotiations is underway this week i

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

France scoops fourth world ice cream crown

France has conquered the home of ice cream for the fourth time after winning the 2018 Gelato World Cup at a food gala held in the Italian city of Rimini. France beat 11 other countries to take the ice cream crown, with Spain and Australia taking second an

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Rhino poaching dips slightly in South Africa

The number of rhinos killed for their horns by poachers in South Africa dipped in 2017, but more than 1,000 were still slaughtered, the government said on Thursday. South Africa is battling a scourge of rhino poaching fuelled by insatiable demand for thei

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Brazil central bank looks to rein in fees on debit cards

Brazil's central bank wants to regulate fees retailers must pay when customers swipe debit cards to boost the use of electronic payments and add to already enhanced consumer protections, three people with knowledge of the matter said. In a Friday meeting

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dollar slips in Asia

The dollar skidded to a three-year low against its peers on Thursday after caving on comments by US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin that he welcomed a weaker currency, while the euro was firm ahead of the European Central Bank's policy decision. The sin

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Euro holds at three-year high in Europe

The euro hovered at 3-year highs against a weakened dollar on Thursday, as traders looked to whether European Central Bank President Mario Draghi would try to talk down the single currency from its recent rally. Draghi was to speak at 1330 GMT after the m

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Early trade in New York: euro soars on Draghi comments, dollar index dives

The euro surged to a fresh three-year high on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said economic data pointed to "solid and broad" growth with inflation likely to rise in the medium term from subdued levels. The euro jumped about 1

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dollar hits fresh three-year low in New York after Mnuchin comments

The dollar slumped to a fresh three-year low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after the US Treasury secretary said he welcomed a weaker greenback, and as investors worried about US President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 82.90-82.90 (Previous 82.90-82.90).

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee up

The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer on Thursday, further moving away from a record low hit earlier this week, as banks and exporters sold dollars, dealers said. The spot rupee ended at 153.70/80 per dollar, compared with Wednesday's close of 153.75/85. On T

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Asian currencies rally, baht at over four-year high

Asian currencies rallied against the dollar on Thursday, as the greenback went into a tailspin after comments from the US Treasury secretary hinted of a paradigm shift in the currency policy of the world's largest economy. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnu

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Sterling consolidates above $1.43

Sterling settled above the $1.43 line for the first time since the June 2016's EU referendum as optimism around Brexit and growing expectations of an interest rate increase later this year encouraged investors to add to long positions. A deepening selloff

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Aussie climbs, kiwi stumbles

The Australian dollar held hefty gains on Thursday after the United States' top Treasury official said a weaker US currency was good for the country, giving a green light to speculative sellers across the globe. The New Zealand dollar, however, was stripp

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Oil buoys Gulf markets, Qatar and Saudi lead

Stock markets in the Gulf gained on Thursday, supported by the rise in Brent oil to a three-year high above $70 a barrel, as Qatar continued a strong rally and the top Saudi Arabian petrochemical producer climbed after acquisition news. Qatar's main index

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks snap seven-day winning streak

Hong Kong's Hang Seng benchmark fell the most in a month, as some investors took profit after a seven-day winning streak. At close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down 304.24 points, or 0.92 percent, at 32,654.45. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index f

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Tokyo stocks down

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as the yen hit a four-month high after the US treasury secretary hailed a "weak dollar" at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1.13 percent or 271.29 points to close at 23,669.49, while the bro

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Thursday's early afternoon trade: robust earnings, weak dollar lift Wall Street

Stocks on Wall Street advanced on Thursday, buoyed by solid corporate earnings and continued weakness in the dollar after comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Biogen Inc surged 2.11 percent aft

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Wall Street flat in choppy session, Nasdaq lags

Both the Dow and S&P 500 edged higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground in choppy trading in the wake of comments by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross which hinted at action against China in a trade war. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Dav

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Treasury debt prices retreat

US Treasury debt prices slumped on Wednesday, after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin backed a weaker dollar to help boost America's global trade, breaking from the traditional strong currency policy of past administrations. US 30-year bond yields, which

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Treasury debt prices retreat

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Australian shares trim losses, New Zealand up

Australian shares recouped some of their losses on Thursday to end the week in the black as a rally in top material firms partially offset falls in financials. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower 0.1 percent or 4.7 points at 6,050, edging away from intrada

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

China stocks fall

China stocks weakened from two-year highs on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai index snapping a seven-session winning streak, led down by property and healthcare firms, as investors pocketed gains after recent strong rally. At the close, the Shanghai

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

European shares fall as Draghi remarks keep euro running

European shares fell on Thursday as remarks from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi kept the euro running, sending the currency to fresh three-year highs against the dollar. The euro zone STOXX index fell 0.4 percent after hitting a one-week low, af

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Indian shares snap six sessions of gains

Indian shares fell on Thursday, snapping a six-session record-setting rally, as investors booked profits in IT stocks, while large state-run lenders slid as they stood to receive less money than expected from a government recapitalisation plan. Caution al

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Southeast Asian markets: Philippine index climbs; Vietnam at over 10-year top

Philippine shares marked a record close on Thursday on broad-based gains, while Vietnam ended at its highest in more than ten years as trading resumed after the exchange was shut for two days due to a technical issue. Gains on the Philippine stock exchang

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

FTSE dips as pound gain weighs on exporters

The UK's top share index fell for a third straight day as a deepening global sell-off in the dollar strengthened sterling and dented earnings prospects for British companies exposed to the US currency. The blue chip FTSE 100 index closed down 0.4 percent

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

South Korean Hynix posts record profit

The world's second-largest memory chipmaker SK Hynix saw profits nearly double to hit a record in the fourth quarter on strong demand, it said Thursday. Net profit leaped 98 percent year-on-year to 3.22 trillion won ($3 billion), the South Korean firm sai

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Russia moves towards regulating cryptocurrency

Russia on Thursday moved towards regulating cryptocurrencies by presenting a draft law aimed at controlling the production and creation of virtual money - something that has drawn both interest and suspicion from authorities. The law, which still needs to

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

UK mortgage approvals hit lowest since 2013

British banks approved the fewest mortgages since April 2013 last month and growth in consumer credit slowed, industry figures showed on Thursday, pointing to a weaker housing market this year. Banks approved 36,115 mortgages for house purchase in Decembe

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Russia notches up second year as top oil supplier to China

Russia held firm as China's top crude oil supplier in December for the 10th month and racked up its second year as the largest supplier in 2017, customs data showed, leaving rival exporter Saudi Arabia in second place on both fronts. Exports from Russia h

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

UK sandwich eating produces same CO2 as 'millions of cars'

Britain's annual sandwich consumption produces the same amount of carbon dioxide as more than eight million cars, according to a study published on Thursday. Around 11.5 billion sandwiches are consumed each year in Britain, half of which are homemade and

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

US new home sales post largest drop in 16 months; jobless claims up

Sales of new US single-family homes fell more than expected in December, recording their biggest drop in nearly 1-1/2 years, likely as the boost from the replacement of flood-damaged houses in parts of the South affected by hurricanes faded. Other data on

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Fiat Chrysler nearly doubles profits

Italian-US carmaker Fiat Chrysler said Thursday that its net profit nearly doubled in 2017, outpacing analysts' expectations, but it downgraded its sales target for the current year. Fiat Chrysler said in a statement that net profit soared by 93 percent t

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

German business morale jumps back to match historic high

German business confidence rose unexpectedly in January to match November's record high, a survey showed on Thursday, suggesting that Europe's biggest economy continued to fire on all cylinders at the beginning of 2018 despite a stronger euro. The surpris

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

India edge ahead on difficult pitch

Wickets tumbled and batsmen were struck on the fingers and body as South Africa and India battled for supremacy on the second day of the third and final Test on Thursday. Hashim Amla's 61 enabled South Africa to squeeze into a seven-run first innings lead

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Cilic ends Edmund's run to power into Open final

Marin Cilic dominated British hope Kyle Edmund in straight sets to become the first Croatian to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday. The world No.6 powered into his third Grand Slam decider with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 win in 2hr 18min on Rod

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Kerb

Halep, Wozniacki in winner-takes-all final

Simona Halep survived a three-set thriller against Angelique Kerber Thursday to set up a winner-takes-all Australian Open final against Caroline Wozniacki, where the number one ranking will be on the line. The Romanian said for a fleeting moment she thoug

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

TPL Corp holds Futsal tournament

TPL Corp organised a Futsal tournament at Rahat Stadium - DHA, for players studying in different schools of Karachi. As many as eight teams participated in the tournament while Gunners bagged the first position defeating Citizens in finals. Ibrahim from t

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Replacement Draft for PSL-III on January 29

The Replacement Draft for the third season of the HBL-Pakistan Super League-III (PSL-III) will be held on January 29. Teams will draft replacements for fully and partially unavailable players, a PCB spokesman said on Thursday. The third edition of HBL-PSL

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Jalaluddin named chief selector of women cricket

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a three-member Women's Selection Committee headed by former Test Cricketer Jalaluddin. Akhtar Sarfaraz and Asmavia Iqbal are the members of the selection committee. The selection committee will further be working

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

18 Russians cleared to compete

Reigning world outdoor high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene is among 18 Russian athletes cleared to compete so far this year as neutrals, the IAAF said on Thursday. The sport's governing body said that while the Russian national federation remained banned

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Sri Lanka reach tri-nation final

Suranga Lakmal led Sri Lankan bowlers on a confidence-boosting rampage to skittle out Bangladesh for 82 on Thursday and guide his side into the final of the Dhaka tri-nation tournament. Openers Upul Tharanga (39) and Danushka Gunathilaka (35) sped to the

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

North Korean Olympic ice hockey players arrive in South

A dozen North Korean female ice hockey players joined their Southern counterparts Thursday to form a unified team - the Koreas' first for nearly three decades - at next month's Winter Olympics. The Pyeongchang Winter Games have triggered an apparent rappr

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan finally overcome Blacks Caps with T20 win

Pakistan crushed New Zealand by 48 runs in the second T20 in Auckland on Thursday to notch their first victory of the tour over the Black Caps. The tourists finally found form with both bat and ball to level the three-match T20 series after a humiliating

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Freezing Tokyo sees most ambulance calls for 80 years

Tokyo's ambulance service has experienced its busiest day in more than 80 years, officials said Thursday, amid icy conditions as the Japanese capital shivers through its coldest temperatures in decades. The Tokyo fire department, which runs the ambulance

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Quantum physics scientist named 'Australian of Year'

A groundbreaking quantum physics professor was named "Australian of the Year" on Thursday for her work heralded as ushering in a new era for computer science. British-born Michelle Yvonne Simmons, 50, and her team at the University of New South Wales crea

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Spain ruling party apologises over 'illegal financing'

Spain's ruling party apologised to its voters Thursday after a former official claimed in court that it received "dirty money" for election campaigns in the eastern region of Valencia. "I'm ashamed and I apologise for the bad conduct of some people, to th

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

China invited to take part in major US-led naval exercise

China has been invited to participate in a major US-led naval exercise, Chinese officials said Thursday, despite tensions between Beijing and Washington over activity in the disputed South China Sea. The Chinese military took part in the RIMPAC drill, bil

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

UN hosts 'crucial' Syria peace talks in Vienna

The United Nations led fresh efforts Thursday to jump-start Syrian peace talks that Western countries and the opposition fear are being undermined by a separate Russian diplomatic push. The two days of talks in Vienna come after eight previous rounds in G

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Qatar in talks for Russian S-400 missile systems

Qatar is finalising a deal to buy Russian S-400 air defence systems, the isolated Gulf state's ambassador to Moscow said Thursday. "Negotiations in this direction are in an advanced stage," Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah told Russia's TASS state news agenc

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

US aircraft carrier to make historic visit to Vietnam

A US aircraft carrier will port in Vietnam in March, military officials said Thursday, a first for the allies and former foes as they seek to counter Beijing's growing might in the disputed South China Sea. The announcement came as US defence secretary Ji

Published 26 Jan, 2018 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 24	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 24	278.33
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 24	157.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 24	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
S&P 500 / Dec 24	6,040.04
India Sensex / Dec 24	78,472.87
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 24	38,986.40
Nasdaq / Dec 24	20,031.13
Hang Seng / Dec 24	20,098.29
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
Dow Jones / Dec 24	43,297.03

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 24	70.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 24	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 24	240,487.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 24	2,616.87
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 24	68.78
Petrol/Litre / Dec 25	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 24 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.99 ▲ 1.00 (20.04%)
Next Capital / Dec 24 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	8.90 ▲ 1.00 (12.66%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 24 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9 ▲ 1.00 (12.50%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 24 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	16.13 ▲ 1.47 (10.03%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 24 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	14.37 ▲ 1.31 (10.03%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 24 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.58 ▲ 1.42 (10.03%)
Mandviwala / Dec 24 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	16.59 ▲ 1.51 (10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Dec 24 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	301.77 ▲ 27.43 (10.00%)
Crescent Cotton / Dec 24 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▲ 5.00 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Dec 24 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.58 ▼ -1.18 (-10.03%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36 ▼ -4.00 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.95 ▼ -3.77 (-9.99%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 24 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	26.16 ▼ -2.90 (-9.98%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Dec 24 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	9.85 ▼ -1.07 (-9.80%)
National Silk / Dec 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 24 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.10 ▼ -0.40 (-8.89%)
Crescent Fib. / Dec 24 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	40.16 ▼ -3.81 (-8.66%)
Reliance Ins. / Dec 24 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	11.55 ▼ -1.05 (-8.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	126,573,463 ▲ 0.05
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	66,984,381 ▲ 0.49
Cnergyico PK / Dec 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,471,663 ▼ -0.27
Pak Elektron / Dec 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,651,653 ▼ -1.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,108,956 ▼ -0.18
Sui South Gas / Dec 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,467,532 ▼ -0.50
P.T.C.L. / Dec 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,030,118 ▼ -1.31
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 24 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,441,264 ▲ 3.35
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 24 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	28,106,970 ▼ -0.18

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