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Print - 2018-03-09
Mosque, shops attacked in Sri Lanka

Mosque, shops attacked in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan police said petrol bombs were hurled at a mosque on Thursday as hundreds of troops patrolled a troubled central district where anti-Muslim violence has left three people dead. Muslim-owned businesses were set on fire and vandalised in several p
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Mosque, shops attacked in Sri Lanka

Mosque, shops attacked in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan police said petrol bombs were hurled at a mosque on Thursday as hundreds of troops patrolled a troubled central district where anti-Muslim violence has left three people dead. Muslim-owned businesses were set on fire and vandalised in several p
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Forex reserves down $84 million
Exchange

Forex reserves down $84 million

The country''s liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $84 million during the last week due to external debt payment. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday reported that the country''s total foreign exchange reserves stood at $18.329 billion as on Ma
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Forex reserves down $84 million
Exchange

Forex reserves down $84 million

The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $84 million during the last week due to external debt payment. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday reported that the country's total foreign exchange reserves stood at $18.329 billion as on Marc
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Forex reserves down $84 million
Exchange

Forex reserves down $84 million

The country's liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $84 million during the last week due to external debt payment. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday reported that the country's total foreign exchange reserves stood at $18.329 billion as on Marc
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Talal to be indicted on March 14

Talal to be indicted on March 14

The Supreme Court on Thursday decided that State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry will be indicted on March 14 in a contempt of court case. The contempt charges against former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Nehal Hashmi and Federal Minister for
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Talal to be indicted on March 14

Talal to be indicted on March 14

The Supreme Court on Thursday decided that State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry will be indicted on March 14 in a contempt of court case. The contempt charges against former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Nehal Hashmi and Federal Minister for
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New ambassador to US: FO neither confirms nor denies appointment

New ambassador to US: FO neither confirms nor denies appointment

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has appointed his special assistant, Ali Jahangir Siddiqui, as Pakistan's new ambassador to United States, it was learnt. In August 2017, Siddiqui was appointed the special assistant to the prime minister on economic an
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New ambassador to US: FO neither confirms nor denies appointment

New ambassador to US: FO neither confirms nor denies appointment

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has appointed his special assistant, Ali Jahangir Siddiqui, as Pakistan's new ambassador to United States, it was learnt. In August 2017, Siddiqui was appointed the special assistant to the prime minister on economic an
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan drone strike kills 20 Pakistani Taliban

Afghanistan drone strike kills 20 Pakistani Taliban

A suspected US drone strike on a training camp in an isolated part of Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar on Wednesday killed more than 20 Pakistani Taliban preparing to launch suicide attacks in Pakistan, officials said. Two Pakistani intelligence of
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Afghanistan drone strike kills 20 Pakistani Taliban

Afghanistan drone strike kills 20 Pakistani Taliban

A suspected US drone strike on a training camp in an isolated part of Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar on Wednesday killed more than 20 Pakistani Taliban preparing to launch suicide attacks in Pakistan, officials said. Two Pakistani intelligence of
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SBP issues master circular on CRR

SBP issues master circular on CRR

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), consolidating the existing instructions, has issued a master circular on maintenance of statutory cash reserve requirement, in order to facilitate banks to ensure meticulous compliance with the CRR. In terms of Section 36
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SBP issues master circular on CRR

SBP issues master circular on CRR

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), consolidating the existing instructions, has issued a master circular on maintenance of statutory cash reserve requirement, in order to facilitate banks to ensure meticulous compliance with the CRR. In terms of Section 36
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SBP issues master circular on CRR

SBP issues master circular on CRR

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), consolidating the existing instructions, has issued a master circular on maintenance of statutory cash reserve requirement, in order to facilitate banks to ensure meticulous compliance with the CRR. In terms of Section 36
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed
Exchange

Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed

Commerce Division has floated a proposal for the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet for change in economic merit order for power plants aimed at rationalization of imported fuel to contain trade deficit, well-informed sources told Business
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed
Exchange

Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed

Commerce Division has floated a proposal for the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet for change in economic merit order for power plants aimed at rationalization of imported fuel to contain trade deficit, well-informed sources told Business
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed
Exchange

Change in economic merit order of power plants proposed

Commerce Division has floated a proposal for the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet for change in economic merit order for power plants aimed at rationalization of imported fuel to contain trade deficit, well-informed sources told Business
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked
Exchange

IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked

The Implementation Agreements (IAs) of two Thar coal-based power generation projects totaling 990 MW were signed Thursday at Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for materializing the financing of $1,490 million as the cumulative projects cost.
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked
Exchange

IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked

The Implementation Agreements (IAs) of two Thar coal-based power generation projects totaling 990 MW were signed Thursday at Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for materializing the financing of $1,490 million as the cumulative projects cost.
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked
Exchange

IAs of 990MW Thar coal projects inked

The Implementation Agreements (IAs) of two Thar coal-based power generation projects totaling 990 MW were signed Thursday at Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for materializing the financing of $1,490 million as the cumulative projects cost.
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

The industrial investment at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located at Bin Qasim Industrial Area (BQIP), Karachi, operated by National Industrial Park Pvt Ltd (NIP) has come to a standstill due to unavailability of utilities such as electricity, gas and
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

The industrial investment at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located at Bin Qasim Industrial Area (BQIP), Karachi, operated by National Industrial Park Pvt Ltd (NIP) has come to a standstill due to unavailability of utilities such as electricity, gas and
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (March 08, 2018) and the forecast for Friday (March 09, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

NIP discouraging foreign investment in Karachi?

The industrial investment at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located at Bin Qasim Industrial Area (BQIP), Karachi, operated by National Industrial Park Pvt Ltd (NIP) has come to a standstill due to unavailability of utilities such as electricity, gas and
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 keeps falling
Exchange

BRIndex100 keeps falling

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure Thursday due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 48.67 points or 1.04 percent to close at 4,628.17 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,678.78 and intraday low of 4,612.24 points. Volumes
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 keeps falling
Exchange

BRIndex100 keeps falling

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure Thursday due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 48.67 points or 1.04 percent to close at 4,628.17 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,678.78 and intraday low of 4,612.24 points. Volumes
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 keeps falling
Exchange

BRIndex100 keeps falling

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure Thursday due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 48.67 points or 1.04 percent to close at 4,628.17 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,678.78 and intraday low of 4,612.24 points. Volumes
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India's SC upholds marriage in alleged case of 'Love Jihad'

India's SC upholds marriage in alleged case of 'Love Jihad'

India's Supreme Court on Thursday permitted a Hindu woman who converted to Islam to live with her Muslim husband, a man federal investigators accused of being a recruiter for militant group Islamic State, in an incident they called "Love Jihad." The phras
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India's SC upholds marriage in alleged case of 'Love Jihad'

India's SC upholds marriage in alleged case of 'Love Jihad'

India's Supreme Court on Thursday permitted a Hindu woman who converted to Islam to live with her Muslim husband, a man federal investigators accused of being a recruiter for militant group Islamic State, in an incident they called "Love Jihad." The phras
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 08, 2018)

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FATF challenge: MoF-led body evolving action plan

FATF challenge: MoF-led body evolving action plan

A ministerial committee led by Ministry of Finance will meet first time at the Foreign Office next week to finalize an action plan in compliance with the decision of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which placed Pakistan on the global terror financing w
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
FATF challenge: MoF-led body evolving action plan

FATF challenge: MoF-led body evolving action plan

A ministerial committee led by Ministry of Finance will meet first time at the Foreign Office next week to finalize an action plan in compliance with the decision of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which placed Pakistan on the global terror financing w
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

The European Central Bank dropped a long-standing pledge on Thursday to increase its bond buying if needed, taking another small step in weaning the euro zone economy off its protracted stimulus. Keeping its broader policy unchanged, the ECB said it could
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

The European Central Bank dropped a long-standing pledge on Thursday to increase its bond buying if needed, taking another small step in weaning the euro zone economy off its protracted stimulus. Keeping its broader policy unchanged, the ECB said it could
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

ECB drops easing bias en route to stimulus exit

The European Central Bank dropped a long-standing pledge on Thursday to increase its bond buying if needed, taking another small step in weaning the euro zone economy off its protracted stimulus. Keeping its broader policy unchanged, the ECB said it could
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped deeply contentious trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, swatting aside warnings of a global trade war and protests from allies in Europe and at home. The tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped deeply contentious trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, swatting aside warnings of a global trade war and protests from allies in Europe and at home. The tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Easier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: Easier trend

The rupee continued slide against the dollar for the second day in a row on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee did not move any side versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.57 and Rs 110.58 respectiv
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings

US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped deeply contentious trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, swatting aside warnings of a global trade war and protests from allies in Europe and at home. The tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Easier trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: Easier trend

The rupee continued slide against the dollar for the second day in a row on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, experts said. The rupee did not move any side versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.57 and Rs 110.58 respectiv
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure
Exchange

SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to enhance powers of its investigation officers (IOs) for raiding/forcible entry at business places for seizing documents, digital evidence, electronic devices, objects, articles, mater
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure
Exchange

SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to enhance powers of its investigation officers (IOs) for raiding/forcible entry at business places for seizing documents, digital evidence, electronic devices, objects, articles, mater
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure
Exchange

SECP enhances powers of IOs for search, seizure

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to enhance powers of its investigation officers (IOs) for raiding/forcible entry at business places for seizing documents, digital evidence, electronic devices, objects, articles, mater
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Imran decides to 'hand over' Senate seats to Balochistan CM

Imran decides to 'hand over' Senate seats to Balochistan CM

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday shattered the dreams of his political rivals by extending support to chief minister Balochistan, saying next chairman Senate should be from the backward province. Speaking at a presser here, h
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Imran decides to 'hand over' Senate seats to Balochistan CM

Imran decides to 'hand over' Senate seats to Balochistan CM

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday shattered the dreams of his political rivals by extending support to chief minister Balochistan, saying next chairman Senate should be from the backward province. Speaking at a presser here, h
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 08, 2018).

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Balochistan CM puts his weight behind Zardari

Balochistan CM puts his weight behind Zardari

After garnering support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the slot of chairman Senate, Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo Thursday put his weight behind Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardrai to decide any candidate fr
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Balochistan CM puts his weight behind Zardari

Balochistan CM puts his weight behind Zardari

After garnering support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the slot of chairman Senate, Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo Thursday put his weight behind Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardrai to decide any candidate fr
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Senate's chairmanship: PPP's 'abandoned' Rabbani now PML-N's candidate

Senate's chairmanship: PPP's 'abandoned' Rabbani now PML-N's candidate

Former Prime Minister and Quaid of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that his party has nominated Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Raza Rabbani as candidate for the slot of chairman Senate to curb horse-trading. Talking to repo
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Senate's chairmanship: PPP's 'abandoned' Rabbani now PML-N's candidate

Senate's chairmanship: PPP's 'abandoned' Rabbani now PML-N's candidate

Former Prime Minister and Quaid of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that his party has nominated Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Raza Rabbani as candidate for the slot of chairman Senate to curb horse-trading. Talking to repo
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah, foreign banks'' representatives discuss state of economy

Miftah, foreign banks'' representatives discuss state of economy

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail held a meeting with senior representatives of various foreign banks based in Pakistan, here on Thursday. The adviser shared his views on the current state of Pakistan''s economy and said that despite chal
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah, foreign banks' representatives discuss state of economy

Miftah, foreign banks' representatives discuss state of economy

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail held a meeting with senior representatives of various foreign banks based in Pakistan, here on Thursday. The adviser shared his views on the current state of Pakistan's economy and said that despite chall
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Miftah, foreign banks' representatives discuss state of economy

Miftah, foreign banks' representatives discuss state of economy

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail held a meeting with senior representatives of various foreign banks based in Pakistan, here on Thursday. The adviser shared his views on the current state of Pakistan's economy and said that despite chall
Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Mar, 2018 12:00am
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