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Print - 2018-04-20
Sindh govt's agri and youth policies

Sindh govt's agri and youth policies

The other day, Punjab chief minister, Shahbaz Sharif, who was on his maiden visit to Karachi after his election as president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, made a sobering observation about the infrastructural landscape of Karachi: "There is no infrastr
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Muslim woman who refused handshake denied French citizenship

Muslim woman who refused handshake denied French citizenship

France's highest administrative court has upheld a decision to deny a French passport to an Algerian Muslim who refused to shake hands with officials during her citizenship ceremony, according to a ruling seen by AFP Thursday. The woman argued that her "r
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Muslim woman who refused handshake denied French citizenship

Muslim woman who refused handshake denied French citizenship

France's highest administrative court has upheld a decision to deny a French passport to an Algerian Muslim who refused to shake hands with officials during her citizenship ceremony, according to a ruling seen by AFP Thursday. The woman argued that her "r
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SDGs constitute no government priority

SDGs constitute no government priority

Achievement of Prime Minister''s Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seem no longer priority of the government, as no fund has been proposed in Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the next fiscal year (2018-19) to achieve global targets s
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SDGs constitute no government priority

SDGs constitute no government priority

Achievement of Prime Minister's Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seem no longer priority of the government, as no fund has been proposed in Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the next fiscal year (2018-19) to achieve global targets se
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SDGs constitute no government priority

SDGs constitute no government priority

Achievement of Prime Minister's Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seem no longer priority of the government, as no fund has been proposed in Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the next fiscal year (2018-19) to achieve global targets se
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
German court rules that ad blockers are legal

German court rules that ad blockers are legal

Germany's Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a case brought by media giant Axel Springer seeking to ban a popular application that blocks online advertising, in a landmark ruling that deals a blow to the publishing industry.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
German court rules that ad blockers are legal

German court rules that ad blockers are legal

Germany's Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a case brought by media giant Axel Springer seeking to ban a popular application that blocks online advertising, in a landmark ruling that deals a blow to the publishing industry.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Queen champions Charles as next Commonwealth chief

Queen champions Charles as next Commonwealth chief

Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday openly voiced her wish for her son Prince Charles to succeed her as head of the Commonwealth as she opened the group's summit for potentially the final time. Queen Elizabeth, who turns 92 on Saturday, welcomed leaders from t
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Queen champions Charles as next Commonwealth chief

Queen champions Charles as next Commonwealth chief

Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday openly voiced her wish for her son Prince Charles to succeed her as head of the Commonwealth as she opened the group's summit for potentially the final time. Queen Elizabeth, who turns 92 on Saturday, welcomed leaders from t
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Khattak appears before SC, speaks about KP government's performance

Khattak appears before SC, speaks about KP government's performance

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Thursday told the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar that his government's performance in the province would reap results in two years. He made these remarks after the chief justice directed him
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Khattak appears before SC, speaks about KP government's performance

Khattak appears before SC, speaks about KP government's performance

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Thursday told the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar that his government's performance in the province would reap results in two years. He made these remarks after the chief justice directed him
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB to produce new witness against Nawaz

NAB to produce new witness against Nawaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will produce a new witness before the anti-graft court against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members in connection with two references filed against them. NAB Director General (Operations), Zahi
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (April 19, 2018) and the forecast for Friday (April 20, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB to produce new witness against Nawaz

NAB to produce new witness against Nawaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will produce a new witness before the anti-graft court against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members in connection with two references filed against them. NAB Director General (Operations), Zahi
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (April 19, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA body passes bill to allow increase in number of SC judges

NA body passes bill to allow increase in number of SC judges

National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice has passed a bill to allow increase in number of judges of Supreme Court from 17 to 19. The meeting of the committee was held here with MNA Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf in the chair at the Parliament Hou
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 19, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NA body passes bill to allow increase in number of SC judges

NA body passes bill to allow increase in number of SC judges

National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice has passed a bill to allow increase in number of judges of Supreme Court from 17 to 19. The meeting of the committee was held here with MNA Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf in the chair at the Parliament Hou
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 19, 2018)

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PYMA asks government to keep uniform rates of taxes

PYMA asks government to keep uniform rates of taxes

Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) central chairman, Khurshid A Shaikh, zonal chairman Aslam Moten & vice chairman Khalid Iqbal Gader has demanded from government to keep uniform rates of taxes for commercial importers & manufacturers, duty on pol
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shariah rules credit positive: Moody''''s
Exchange

Shariah rules credit positive: Moody''''s

Moody''''s Investors Service said Pakistan''''s new Shariah regulations for Islamic banks are credit positive because they promote standardization across Islamic financial institutions and will help address persistent liquidity management challenges. Mood
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shariah rules credit positive: Moody''s
Exchange

Shariah rules credit positive: Moody''s

Moody''s Investors Service said Pakistan''s new Shariah regulations for Islamic banks are credit positive because they promote standardization across Islamic financial institutions and will help address persistent liquidity management challenges. Moody''s
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 19, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shariah rules credit positive: Moody's
Exchange

Shariah rules credit positive: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service said Pakistan's new Shariah regulations for Islamic banks are credit positive because they promote standardization across Islamic financial institutions and will help address persistent liquidity management challenges. Moody's in
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 19, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shariah rules credit positive: Moody's
Exchange

Shariah rules credit positive: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service said Pakistan's new Shariah regulations for Islamic banks are credit positive because they promote standardization across Islamic financial institutions and will help address persistent liquidity management challenges. Moody's in
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark
Exchange

9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark

The current account deficit continued to widen and crossed $12 billion mark in the first nine months of this fiscal year (FY18) due to higher import bill. The rising current account could not be completely financed by the surplus in the financial account
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark
Exchange

9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark

The current account deficit continued to widen and crossed $12 billion mark in the first nine months of this fiscal year (FY18) due to higher import bill. The rising current account could not be completely financed by the surplus in the financial account
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at 117.50
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at 117.50

After maintaining a stable trend for some time, the rupee again started showing it's vulnerability against the dollar on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, money experts said. Commenting on the local currency's performance versus the d
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark
Exchange

9MFY CA deficit crosses $12 billion mark

The current account deficit continued to widen and crossed $12 billion mark in the first nine months of this fiscal year (FY18) due to higher import bill. The rising current account could not be completely financed by the surplus in the financial account
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at 117.50
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at 117.50

After maintaining a stable trend for some time, the rupee again started showing it's vulnerability against the dollar on the currency market on Thursday in process of trading, money experts said. Commenting on the local currency's performance versus the d
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that it has the authority to take over K-Electric and its management if the issue of load-shedding in Karachi is not
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that it has the authority to take over K-Electric and its management if the issue of load-shedding in Karachi is not
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 19, 2018).

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

Nepra threatens to take over K-Electric?

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that it has the authority to take over K-Electric and its management if the issue of load-shedding in Karachi is not
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has reworded the decision of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) with respect to sale of 66 per cent shares of M/s Abraaj in KES Power Limited to Chinese firm M/s Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has reworded the decision of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) with respect to sale of 66 per cent shares of M/s Abraaj in KES Power Limited to Chinese firm M/s Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has reworded the decision of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) with respect to sale of 66 per cent shares of M/s Abraaj in KES Power Limited to Chinese firm M/s Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

Sale of Abraaj shares: CCoP decision reworded by Cabinet

The federal cabinet has reworded the decision of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) with respect to sale of 66 per cent shares of M/s Abraaj in KES Power Limited to Chinese firm M/s Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited.
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns against harming trade, investment

IMF warns against harming trade, investment

Governments must take care, even when there are disagreements, to avoid harming trade and investment which have been key drivers of the global economic recovery, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Amid concerns that escalating trade tensions betwe
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns against harming trade, investment

IMF warns against harming trade, investment

Governments must take care, even when there are disagreements, to avoid harming trade and investment which have been key drivers of the global economic recovery, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Amid concerns that escalating trade tensions betwe
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
IMF warns against harming trade, investment

IMF warns against harming trade, investment

Governments must take care, even when there are disagreements, to avoid harming trade and investment which have been key drivers of the global economic recovery, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Amid concerns that escalating trade tensions betwe
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

The spread of mobile phones to all corners of the world offers the opportunity to deliver banking services to poor and rural areas, improving lives, the World Bank says in a report Thursday. Access to a bank account can especially help women, who are more
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

The spread of mobile phones to all corners of the world offers the opportunity to deliver banking services to poor and rural areas, improving lives, the World Bank says in a report Thursday. Access to a bank account can especially help women, who are more
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

Widespread mobile phones can deliver banking to the poor: WB

The spread of mobile phones to all corners of the world offers the opportunity to deliver banking services to poor and rural areas, improving lives, the World Bank says in a report Thursday. Access to a bank account can especially help women, who are more
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 stays bearish
Exchange

BRIndex100 stays bearish

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 22.42 points or 0.46 percent to close at 4,884.06 points Thursday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,909.33 and intraday low of 4,847.51 po
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 stays bearish
Exchange

BRIndex100 stays bearish

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 22.42 points or 0.46 percent to close at 4,884.06 points Thursday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,909.33 and intraday low of 4,847.51 po
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 stays bearish
Exchange

BRIndex100 stays bearish

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 22.42 points or 0.46 percent to close at 4,884.06 points Thursday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,909.33 and intraday low of 4,847.51 po
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FO rejects Modi's surgical strike claim

FO rejects Modi's surgical strike claim

Pakistan Thursday laughed off the claims made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that New Delhi informed Islamabad about the September 26, 2016 alleged surgical strikes before making it public to Indian audience. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohamma
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FO rejects Modi's surgical strike claim

FO rejects Modi's surgical strike claim

Pakistan Thursday laughed off the claims made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that New Delhi informed Islamabad about the September 26, 2016 alleged surgical strikes before making it public to Indian audience. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohamma
Published 20 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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