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Print - 2018-11-16
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (November 15, 2018).

Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (November 15, 2018).
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (November 15, 2018).

Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (November 15, 2018).

Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

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 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Most Middle East markets up, blue chips boost Egypt sharply

Most Middle East markets up, blue chips boost Egypt sharply

Most Middle Eastern stock markets were firm on Thursday while Egypt rose sharply in active trade on buying of blue chips that was encouraged by strength in emerging markets, generally due to optimism over the Sino-US trade dispute. The Egyptian blue-chip
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Indian shares up

Indian shares up

Indian shares edged higher in lacklustre trade on Thursday as weak crude oil prices kept investor sentiment upbeat, cushioning the blow from Yes Bank Ltd's plunge after the private-sector lender's chairman stepped down. Global oil prices have lost around
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
S&P falls for fifth day as financials drag

S&P falls for fifth day as financials drag

Wall Street stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 notching a fifth straight day of losses as financial stocks were hit by fears that regulations on the banking industry would tighten once the Democratic Party takes control of the US House of Represen
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yields slide

Treasury yields slide

US Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, as investors fretted about renewed weakness on Wall Street, which could signal much deeper problems in the world's largest economy. US 30-year, 10-year, and two-year yields dropped to two-week lows. Yields rallied ear
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yields slide

Treasury yields slide

US Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, as investors fretted about renewed weakness on Wall Street, which could signal much deeper problems in the world's largest economy. US 30-year, 10-year, and two-year yields dropped to two-week lows. Yields rallied ear
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China stocks move higher

China stocks move higher

China shares jumped on Thursday after Beijing delivered a written response to US trade demands, raising hopes for new negotiations between the countries, and as financial and securities companies benefited from policy support for markets.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nikkei hit by selling in banks, Apple suppliers

Nikkei hit by selling in banks, Apple suppliers

Japan's Nikkei fell on Thursday, with banking stocks sliding after disappointing earnings forecasts and losses in US financial shares. Selling in large market cap stocks such as SoftBank and Fanuc and underperformance in Apple suppliers also hurt the broa
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
European bourses sink as Brexit crisis unfolds

European bourses sink as Brexit crisis unfolds

European shares reversed early morning gains and fell to two-week lows on Thursday in a broad-based selloff as British Prime Minister Theresa May's government was plunged into crisis over Brexit. The resignation of ministers including Brexit Secretary Dom
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Southeast Asian stocks largely up

Southeast Asian stocks largely up

Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, in line with broader Asia on signs China and the United States may be taking steps to de-escalate their bitter trade dispute. US government sources told Reuters on Wednesday that China had sent a respon
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
British stocks battered on Brexit deal backlash, exporters gain
Currency

British stocks battered on Brexit deal backlash, exporters gain

British shares suffered and sterling tumbled on Thursday as the growing risk of a disorderly divorce from the European Union spooked investors, with leading index the FTSE 100 moving for most of the day in rare lockstep with the domestic currency. The FTS
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US orders restriction on e-cigarette sales

US orders restriction on e-cigarette sales

US regulators Thursday ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products. The proposed regulations announced by
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Walmart upbeat on outlook as sales global growth continues

Walmart upbeat on outlook as sales global growth continues

Global retail giant Walmart is more upbeat about earnings for the year, despite tamping down expectations just a month ago, after posting sales growth across all its business lines and most regions on Thursday. The company has been buffeted by investments
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Walmart upbeat on outlook as sales global growth continues

Walmart upbeat on outlook as sales global growth continues

Global retail giant Walmart is more upbeat about earnings for the year, despite tamping down expectations just a month ago, after posting sales growth across all its business lines and most regions on Thursday. The company has been buffeted by investments
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China's October home prices gather pace

China's October home prices gather pace

China's new home prices accelerated in October, led by gains in smaller cities, suggesting a key driver of the country's economic growth remained intact despite slower investment and increasing economic headwinds. Average new home prices in China's 70 maj
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
China sends written response to US trade reform demands

China sends written response to US trade reform demands

China has delivered a written response to US demands for wide-ranging trade reforms, three US government sources said on Wednesday, a move that could trigger more formal negotiations to resolve a withering trade war between the world's top economies. US P
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US retail sales rebound, but consumer spending slowing

US retail sales rebound, but consumer spending slowing

US retail sales rebounded sharply in October as purchases of motor vehicles and building materials surged, but data for the prior two months was revised lower and the underlying trend suggested that consumer spending was probably slowing down.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Emirates Airline profit slides 86 percent
Currency

Emirates Airline profit slides 86 percent

Emirates Airline on Thursday posted an 86 percent drop in half-year profits as the Middle East's leading carrier was hit by a hike in oil prices and currency devaluations. The Dubai-based airline in a statement its net profit in the six months to Septembe
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Emirates Airline profit slides 86 percent
Currency

Emirates Airline profit slides 86 percent

Emirates Airline on Thursday posted an 86 percent drop in half-year profits as the Middle East's leading carrier was hit by a hike in oil prices and currency devaluations. The Dubai-based airline in a statement its net profit in the six months to Septembe
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Macron in Morocco for opening of high-speed railway

Macron in Morocco for opening of high-speed railway

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Morocco on Thursday to take part in the inauguration of a high-speed railway line that boasts the fastest journey times in Africa or the Arab world. The French leader, who was invited by King Mohammed VI, will a
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Indonesia surprises with rate hike
Currency

Indonesia surprises with rate hike

Indonesia hiked interest rates again Thursday as weak trade data and a slumping currency prompted the central bank to boost borrowing costs for the sixth time this year. Bank Indonesia surprised analysts as it raised the key lending rate by 25 basis point
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Lockheed Martin awarded $22.7 billion Pentagon contract

Lockheed Martin awarded $22.7 billion Pentagon contract

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it had awarded Lockheed Martin a $22.7 billion contract for 255 F-35 fighter jets. Of the aircraft, 106 are destined for the US military: 64 F-35As for the Air Force, 26 F-35Bs for the Marines, and 16 F-35Cs for the Nav
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Germany tweaks law to limit diesel car bans

Germany tweaks law to limit diesel car bans

The German government will ease air pollution law so as to spare cities that only slightly exceed limits on harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from diesel vehicle bans, ministers agreed Thursday, sparking sharp criticism by environmentalists. Major cities lik
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Iran dodges AFC sanction as football chief retains position

Iran dodges AFC sanction as football chief retains position

The head of Iran's football federation will retain his position following legal confusion over his retirement and the Asian Football Federation threatening to sanction Iran over government interference, the semi-official news agency ISNA reported on Thurs
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Taylor heroics in vain as Bangladesh level series

Taylor heroics in vain as Bangladesh level series

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor fought valiantly with his second century of the Test but Bangladesh won the final match by 218 runs to end the series at 1-1 on Thursday. Needing a mammoth 443 to win, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 224 in the second session on the
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Ribery apologises

Ribery apologises

Former France international Franck Ribery on Thursday issued a public apology to French television pundit Patrick Guillou, who he reportedly insulted and assaulted following Bayern Munich's away defeat to Borussia Dortmund at the weekend. "I had a meeting
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Pepsi-PCB: U-16 Stars Pentangular from November 19

Pepsi-PCB: U-16 Stars Pentangular from November 19

The Pepsi-PCB U-16 Cricket Stars Pentangular Tournament 2018-19 is scheduled to get underway from November 19 in Faisalabad. The five participating teams i.e. Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, Sindh, and Federal Capital would feature in four matches each. The top
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Li Da Peng joins Peshawar Zalmi as Senior Director

Li Da Peng joins Peshawar Zalmi as Senior Director

Pakistan Super League's leading franchise in terms of brand value, Peshawar Zalmi has just included another corporate giant to its team. Mr. Li Da Peng is one of the best corporate gurus in China. Mr. Li Da Peng, is an experienced professional, is going t
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan look to Yasir, Abbas to tame 'tough' New Zealand

Pakistan look to Yasir, Abbas to tame 'tough' New Zealand

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed is confident leg-spinner Yasir Shah and medium pacer Mohammad Abbas can combine to tame "tough" New Zealand in the first Test starting in Abu Dhabi Friday. The fast-rising Abbas took 17 wickets in a two-match Test series, in
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Stubborn Silva inches Sri Lanka past England

Stubborn Silva inches Sri Lanka past England

Roshen Silva hit a stubborn 85 to guide Sri Lanka to a 46-run first innings lead over England in the second Test on Thursday. The hosts, down 1-0 in the three-match series, were bowled out for 336 in reply to England's 290. England's Rory Burns and tail-e
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Smith, Warner to return for IPL 2019

Smith, Warner to return for IPL 2019

Disgraced Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner will make a comeback in next year's Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, their franchises announced Thursday. Both Smith and Warner were barred from participating in the lucrative league this s
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Kohli hopes for quiet tour of Australia

Kohli hopes for quiet tour of Australia

India captain Virat Kohli said Thursday he wants a sledge-free tour of Australia but is ready to fight fire with fire on the landmark series. India leave Friday for Australia where they have never won a Test series and feel boosted by the one year bans be
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Euro, pound up in Asian trade
Currency

Euro, pound up in Asian trade

The dollar weakened on Thursday against the pound and euro, which rose after Britain's prime minister won cabinet approval for her draft Brexit plan, but gains were capped by concerns over whether that plan will win parliamentary approval.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Dollar, yen jump in European trade
Currency

Dollar, yen jump in European trade

The dollar jumped and traders bought into the safe-haven yen on Thursday after Britain's Brexit deal with the European Union was plunged into uncertainty, spooking investors across currency markets. The resignation of a series of British ministers in oppo
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Euro, pound rise in New York
Currency

Euro, pound rise in New York

The euro and sterling gained on Wednesday as British Prime Minister Theresa May obtained backing from her cabinet on her Brexit deal, which she now has to convince parliament to approve. "The collective decision of cabinet was that the government should a
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi up

Aussie, kiwi up

The Australian dollar popped higher on Thursday after jobs data proved far stronger than expected, pushing up bond yields and perhaps bringing closer the day when official interest rates might rise. The Aussie dollar added 0.5 percent to $0.7274 and put s
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Asian currencies up on China-US trade hopes
Currency

Asian currencies up on China-US trade hopes

Asian currencies firmed on Thursday on news that China has delivered a written response to US trade demands, raising hopes the two sides will begin negotiations to bring an end to their trade war. The Korean won led gainers after Reuters reported China ha
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Sterling dives as Prime Minister fights for survival

Sterling dives as Prime Minister fights for survival

Sterling tumbled on Thursday after a series of resignations rocked Prime Minister Theresa May's government and threw into doubt her long-awaited Brexit agreement just hours after it was unveiled. The pound fell 1.8 percent and was set for its biggest drop
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Cotton

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,614. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 18.534 billion and the number of lots traded 19,113. Major business was contributed by WTI crude
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US natgas futures rise to 22-month high

US natgas futures rise to 22-month high

The US natural gas front-month futures contract jumped 6 percent on Tuesday, bringing it close to a four-year high, which caused futures for calendar 2019 to rise to a near 22-month high: Calendar 2019 jumped over $3/mmBtu, its highest since mid January 2
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 141,777 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,570 tonnes of import cargo and 39,207 tonnes of export cargo including 7,580 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargos of
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Low activity seen on cotton market
Cotton

Low activity seen on cotton market

Steadier trend was seen on the local market on Thursday as some leading buyers made buying of fine quality to replenish their stock, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,800, they added. Prices of seed cotton in Sindh were at Rs 3000
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Low activity on seen cotton market
Cotton

Low activity on seen cotton market

Low activity was witnessed on a subdued cotton market on Thursday. Domestic textile mills are not doing well. However, mills producing finer textile had earlier booked a good quantity of imported cotton which is thus pressurizing the domestic cotton price
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Low activity on seen cotton market
Cotton

Low activity on seen cotton market

Low activity was witnessed on a subdued cotton market on Thursday. Domestic textile mills are not doing well. However, mills producing finer textile had earlier booked a good quantity of imported cotton which is thus pressurizing the domestic cotton price
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
European wheat down on falling US markets

European wheat down on falling US markets

European wheat fell on Wednesday for the second day in succession pressured by falling US futures markets and the strength of the euro against the dollar, making EU wheat less competitive on world markets. Benchmark December milling wheat on the Paris-bas
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Zinc rallies as stocks slide, China-US trade tensions ease

Zinc rallies as stocks slide, China-US trade tensions ease

Zinc rallied on Thursday, supported by sliding stockpiles and signs China may be taking steps to de-escalate its trade dispute with the United States. London Metal Exchange (LME) zinc stocks fell to a decade low of 125,400 tonnes, data showed, while on wa
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US shale surge boosts industry finances, puts deals in spotlight

US shale surge boosts industry finances, puts deals in spotlight

If Opec thought the 26 percent drop in oil prices since October might rein in US shale production like the last sharp drop did four years ago, it might have to think again. US shale firms are more profitable than ever after a strong third quarter, accordi
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Oil rises despite potential looming supply glut

Oil rises despite potential looming supply glut

Oil futures rose on Thursday, steadying after this week's steep losses as fuel stockpile declines in the United States helped offset concerns about a potentially oversupplied market next year. Prices have also been supported by the Organization of the Pet
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo rubber declines

Tokyo rubber declines

The benchmark Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract, for April delivery, had fallen 1.2 yen, or 0.8 percent, to 158.6 yen per kg by 0052 GMT on Thursday. TOCOM's technically specified rubber (TSR) 20 futures contract for May delivery was down 0
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil recovers from three-year low
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm oil recovers from three-year low

Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a seven-day losing streak on Thursday to rebound from their lowest level in more than three-years as gains in rival soyaoil sparked off bargain buying. The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Ma
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Strategie Grains raises EU maize crop estimate again

Strategie Grains raises EU maize crop estimate again

Consultancy Strategie Grains increased its estimate for this year's grain maize harvest in the European Union for the second consecutive month on Thursday and now expects it to be larger than last year's crop. The EU's grain maize production in 2018 is no
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Raw sugar rebounds as India crop outlook cut

Raw sugar rebounds as India crop outlook cut

Raw sugar futures rose on Thursday as the market regained some ground after the previous session's fall to a six-week low while London cocoa was lifted by weakness in sterling. March raw sugar rose 0.20 cent, or 1.6 percent, to 12.85 cents per lb by 1455
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold gains in New York
Currency

Gold gains in New York

Gold rose 1 percent in New York trade on Wednesday, helped by a slight retreat in the dollar following a rally and as some investors covered their short positions after the metal held the key $1,200 level.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold surges in Asia
Currency

Gold surges in Asia

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday as the dollar weakened against the pound and euro after the British cabinet approved the prime minister's draft Brexit plan. Both spot gold and US gold futures were up 0.1 percent, at $1,212.21 and $1,21
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold rises in Europe

Gold rises in Europe

Gold scaled a near one-week peak on Thursday as investors sought cover from market turmoil after Britain's long-awaited draft agreement to leave the European Union was thrown into chaos, helping the metal hold its ground against a rising dollar.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Brazilian sugar firms cut debt to five-year low

Brazilian sugar firms cut debt to five-year low

Sugar and ethanol producers in Brazil have reduced their debt to the lowest level in five years as a result of sharp cost cuts and almost no investments in cane processing capacity, investment bank Itaú BBA said on Tuesday.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises to one-week high
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold rises to one-week high

Gold scaled a near one-week peak on Thursday as investors sought cover from market turmoil after Britain's long-awaited draft agreement to leave the European Union was thrown into chaos, helping the metal hold its ground against a rising dollar.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Facebook drops firm that sought to discredit critics

Facebook drops firm that sought to discredit critics

Facebook said Thursday it was severing ties with a political consultancy that sought to discredit critics of the social networking giant using questionable campaign-style tactics. The California-based company's announcement followed a lengthy New York Tim
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Thais take ASEAN chair, haunted by past summit chaos

Thais take ASEAN chair, haunted by past summit chaos

Protests, broken windows and dignitaries forced to flee by helicopter - Thailand's last stint as host of Southeast Asia's biggest summit was devoured by political chaos. But as the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) passed
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
UN taps private sector for humanitarian funding

UN taps private sector for humanitarian funding

The United Nations on Thursday launched what it called a "global first" to harness private-sector funding and expertise to help tackle humanitarian crises around the world. The Nigeria Humanitarian Fund Private Sector Initiative (NHF PSI) has been set up
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Punch-up in Sri Lankan parliament as thousands rally

Punch-up in Sri Lankan parliament as thousands rally

Sri Lanka's political crisis descended into farce Thursday with MPs throwing punches and projectiles in parliament, a day after voting the disputed prime minister out of office and leaving the country without a government.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Seven peacekeepers killed, 10 wounded in DR Congo fighting: UN

Seven peacekeepers killed, 10 wounded in DR Congo fighting: UN

Seven peacekeepers were killed and 10 others were wounded during a joint military operation with troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo against rebels in the east of the country, a UN spokesman said Thursday. Another UN peacekeeper is missing from t
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Kuwait halts flights as torrential rains lash region

Kuwait halts flights as torrential rains lash region

Kuwait on Thursday halted flights at its international airport after heavy rains flooded the Gulf state's capital, diverting incoming flights to neighbouring countries not affected by deadly storms. "Rains overnight Wednesday submerged main passages at th
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Yemeni government backs UN peace talks but Hodeida still at risk

Yemeni government backs UN peace talks but Hodeida still at risk

Yemen's president has supported a UN push for fresh talks to end almost four years of fighting in his war-torn country, but analysts warn even a diplomatic breakthrough may not spare the port city of Hodeida from fresh military action.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Abe, Putin to accelerate WWII treaty talks stalled by island row

Abe, Putin to accelerate WWII treaty talks stalled by island row

Russia and Japan have agreed to accelerate talks to formally end World War II hostilities, using a Soviet-era peace declaration as their starting point and throwing into doubt the fate of four disputed islands. The two countries are still technically at w
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Padukone, Singh wedding in Italy

Padukone, Singh wedding in Italy

Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have tied the knot in Italy, Indian media reported Thursday. The celebrity couple got married in a private ceremony at Lake Como on Wednesday, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. The p
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Denmark creates global research hub for antibiotics resistance

Denmark creates global research hub for antibiotics resistance

Denmark said Thursday it would create an international research centre focused on the fight against resistance to antibiotics, a scourge affecting almost half a million people worldwide. Danish Health Minister Ellen Trane Norby signed a memorandum of unde
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US, China clash over WTO at Asia-Pacific meeting

US, China clash over WTO at Asia-Pacific meeting

A bid by Washington to use an upcoming Apec summit to pillory the World Trade Organization has left member states deeply divided on the eve of leaders' arrivals. The United States insistence that members of Apec agree to publicly criticise the WTO - sayin
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
600 surveillance cameras: NAB chief directs complaint verification

600 surveillance cameras: NAB chief directs complaint verification

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal on Thursday directed complaint verification of non-functioning of 600 surveillance cameras of safe city from out of a total of 1800 cameras installed in the federal capital.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Qureshi leaves for UAE

Qureshi leaves for UAE

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday left for the United Arab Emirates to attend the 9th Sir Bani Yas Forum. The forum, organized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Removal of ATIR chairman: PHC issues pre-admission notices

Removal of ATIR chairman: PHC issues pre-admission notices

Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued pre-admission notices to the office of Prime Minister, secretary Establishment Division, secretary law, chairman Federal Public Service Commission, chairman National Accountability Bureau, director general Federal Inve
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
51 percent decline in FDI from China blamed for cumulative contraction

51 percent decline in FDI from China blamed for cumulative contraction

A decline of 51 percent in foreign direct investment (FDI) from China is responsible for 39 percent of FDI's cumulative contraction of 46.6 percent during July-October 2019 over the same period a year before. FDI from China declined to $334.9 million in t
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Governors' Conference: President violated Constitution, claims Rabbani

Governors' Conference: President violated Constitution, claims Rabbani

Former Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Thursday said that after the 18th amendment, the offices of both president and governors have only ceremonial roles and President Dr Arif Alvi violated the Constitution by holding the Governors' Conference without th
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
POF Board chairman inaugurates Futsal

POF Board chairman inaugurates Futsal

Lieutenant General Sadiq Ali, HI(M), Chairman POF Board inaugurated a Futsal in Sector-14 in which Basketball, Volleyball & Football playing facilities are available. Begum Chairman POF Board also inaugurated a park adjacent to this Futsal. A Reading Room
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
NICVD marks 'World Diabetes Day'

NICVD marks 'World Diabetes Day'

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) celebrated World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2018 and organized a "Free Screening Camp". Hundreds of people included women were screened for Blood Glucose, Uric Acid, Blood Pressure and BMI as well. P
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
All arrangements finalised to celebrate Eid Milad

All arrangements finalised to celebrate Eid Milad

"All necessary security and administrative arrangements have been finalised to celebrate the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) in a befitting manner during the peaceful environment." This was disclosed by Divisional Commissioner Asif Iqbal Ch while addressing the
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Million March held: speakers decry release of Aasia Bibi

Million March held: speakers decry release of Aasia Bibi

Mutahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the world colonialism and rulers could not pull out the love of holy Prophet (PBUH) from the hearts of Muslims. While addressing a Tahafuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat million march on Thurs
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Graduation ceremony held for 61 young entrepreneurs

Graduation ceremony held for 61 young entrepreneurs

Citi Foundation (Citi) in partnership with the British Asian Trust and the LUMS National Incubation Centre (NIC) Lahore hosted a graduation ceremony for 61 young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged urban areas whose businesses were incubated as part of this
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Steel melters demand reduction in tax on electricity

Steel melters demand reduction in tax on electricity

Pakistan Steel Melters Association, the largest revenue generating industry of the country, has stated that it cannot sustain sales tax @ Rs 13 per electricity units consumed and more than 100 steel melting furnaces and re-rolling mills of Gujranwala and
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
100 days in power: PML-N to issue white paper on government's failures

100 days in power: PML-N to issue white paper on government's failures

While the ruling PTI government is all set to complete its 100 days in power this month, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to issue white paper to highlight failures of the PTI government. The PML-N would highlight hike in electricity a
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Transfer of employees: LESCO chief dispels impression of any pressure

Transfer of employees: LESCO chief dispels impression of any pressure

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Chief Executive Mujahid Pervaiz Chatta has dispelled the impression of any pressure in transfer of company officials. "No negative tactic has been used and I would not let it happen ever," he added. It may be noted t
Published 16 Nov, 2018 12:00am