News Archives for Print - 2018-11-26

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (November 25, 2018) and the forecast for Monday (November 26, 2018).

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2018)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 19 to 23, 2018).

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Sri Lanka sack selectors as England cruise toward whitewash series win

Sri Lanka sacked their selectors Sunday as the national team headed toward a whitewash defeat in their Test series against England. The home side were reeling at 53-4 at the close of the third day of the third and final Test, chasing an unlikely 327 to av

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Gardner stars as Australia crush England in World T20 final

All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner starred with bat and ball as Australia cruised to an eight-wicket victory over England in the final of the Women's World T20 in Antigua on Saturday. Gardner and teenage leg-spinner Georgia Wareham combined for five wickets to

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Belgium win golf World Cup

Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry held off Mexico and a charging Australia to win Belgium's first ever golf World Cup by three shots in a "dream come true" Sunday. The pair began the final day of foursomes action, where teammates take it in turns to play th

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Croatia clinch 3-1 victory over France to win Davis Cup

Marin Cilic beat France's Lucas Pouille in straight sets on Sunday to give Croatia an unassailable lead in the Davis Cup final. Cilic won 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-3, to dethrone defending champions France and secure Croatia's second Davis Cup, 13 years after the

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Aubameyang winner extends Arsenal's unbeaten run

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang extended Arsenal's unbeaten run to 17 matches with the goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. Unai Emery's side took the lead through Jefferson Lerma's bizarre own goal before Josh King equalised on the stroke of ha

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Dascon clinch Shaukat Khanum Polo in Pink trophy

Dascon Construction Company clinched the Shaukat Khanum-sponsored Polo in Pink 2018 trophy after defeating Newage/Diamond Paints 7-5 in the final played here at Lahore Polo Club ground on Sunday. Dascon scored the opening goal of the match through Shahnaw

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Kohli steers India to victory in final T20

Captain Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 61 to steer India to victory with two balls to spare in the third and final Twenty20 against Australia on Sunday, ensuring the series ended all square. The prolific batsmen lived up to his reputation, coming in when

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan post big total after Haris, Babar notch hundreds

A career-best hundred from Haris Sohail and a maiden century from Babar Azam helped Pakistan post a big total to boost their chances of a series-levelling win against New Zealand in the second Test in Dubai on Sunday. Sohail knocked a snail-paced 147 in n

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Denmark creates global research hub for antibiotics resistance

Denmark said on 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 u

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Humanity faces simultaneous climate disasters

By century's end, many parts of the world may have to cope with up to six climate catastrophes at once, ranging from heat waves and wildfires to diluvian rains and deadly storm surges, researchers warned on Monday. "Human society will be faced with the de

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'Faltering malaria fight should refocus on high-risk countries'

Global health authorities need to counter a worrying lull in the fight against malaria by focusing their efforts on the near-dozen mostly African countries where it claims most lives, the World Health Organization said. After several years of steady decli

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Tea or coffee? The answer might be genetic

In new research studying how genetic factors determine taste, scientists now believe they know why some humans prefer coffee while others opt for tea. A paper published this week in the journal Nature Scientific Reports found that people who are genetical

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Russian tech giant dashes hopes for smartphone

Russian internet giant Yandex disappointed tech enthusiasts on Monday by failing to unveil what many hoped would be a highly anticipated Russian-made smartphone. Speculation has been mounting for years that Yandex - which dominates internet services in Ru

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Samsung Galaxy A7 'Triple Camera Phone' bundle promo introduced

Samsung the global leader in technology and electronics - has bundled its amazing Galaxy A7 with a free 10,000 mAh battery pack with the purchase of a new Samsung Galaxy A7. This amazing promotion also gives purchasers 10 free food vouchers and this bundl

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

New tech regulation 'inevitable,' Apple CEO says

Apple CEO Tim Cook predicts that new regulations of tech companies and social networks to protect personal data are "inevitable." In an interview with news website Axios being broadcast Sunday on HBO television, Cook said he expected the US Congress would

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Instagram ousting fake followers from accounts

Instagram on November 19 said it is booting fake followers, likes, and comments generated by applications tailored to make accounts appear more popular than they actually are. The crackdown comes as Instagram parent Facebook strives to assure people that

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'The GSMA Cloud AR/VR Forum' launched

The GSMA November 21 announced the launch of a new industry-wide initiative called 'The GSMA Cloud AR/VR Forum' that will focus on the development of cloud virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. The programme which was unveiled at Hua

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

AirAsia X reports wider Q3 loss on higher fuel cost

Malaysia's AirAsia X Bhd reported a sharply wider third-quarter net loss on Wednesday, the airline's second consecutive quarter in the red due to higher fuel prices. Volatile fuel costs have been a significant pressure on the long-haul budget offshoot of

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

AirAsia X reports wider Q3 loss on higher fuel cost

Malaysia's AirAsia X Bhd reported a sharply wider third-quarter net loss on Wednesday, the airline's second consecutive quarter in the red due to higher fuel prices. Volatile fuel costs have been a significant pressure on the long-haul budget offshoot of

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

ABB signs $1.9 billion deal for Power Grids products in China

ABB's Power Grids business has signed deals that could be worth around $1.9 billion to supply power transmission equipment to utility companies in China, a person familiar with the situation said. Claudio Facchin, the head of Power Grids, signed memorandu

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Xiaomi swings to net profit in Q3 on robust sales in India, Europe

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc said on Monday it swung to a net profit in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates, driven by robust sales in India and Europe. Profit for the three months through September reached 2.48 billion yuan ($357.23 milli

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Xiaomi swings to net profit in Q3 on robust sales in India, Europe

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc said on Monday it swung to a net profit in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates, driven by robust sales in India and Europe. Profit for the three months through September reached 2.48 billion yuan ($357.23 milli

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

SoftBank doubles down on Korean online retailer with $2 billion investment

SoftBank Group Corp's Vision Fund is investing $2 billion in South Korea's top e-commerce firm Coupang, the retailer said on Tuesday, as the loss-making startup girds for battle against rivals backed by the country's cash-rich chaebol. The latest investme

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

BASF bets on China to power growth

German chemicals giant BASF said on Tuesday that it would massively expand its operations in China, betting on steady growth in the world's second largest economy to lift profits in coming years. The group plans both to expand an existing site in Nanjing

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'Amazon rules, Walmart gains in e-commerce'

Amazon is still the dominant player in US e-commerce, but Walmart is seeing strong gains and is poised to become the number three online retailer, a market tracker said on Thursday. Amazon's sales are likely to grow a robust 30 percent and its market shar

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

UK software firm Sage growth to slow

The new boss of British software provider Sage said he would focus on subscription services by moving more products to the cloud but said this would constrain revenue growth in the short term. Steve Hare, who is now chief executive at the provider of smal

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

How Nissan could get the upper hand with Renault

Nissan and Renault's standoff could quickly descend into a demolition derby. The Japanese carmaker wants more say in the alliance. Given the partnership's lopsided governance, Nissan's best bet would be to snap up shares in Renault, neutralising its contr

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Campaigners dig in against Ghana bauxite mining plans

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo smiles and waves from fading billboards in his hometown of Kyebi, in the Akyem Abuakwa area of the country's Eastern Region. Nearby is another sign for the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, whose steep slopes and cloud-topped p

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

On Black Friday, more US shoppers chose the computer over the mall

The Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday kickoff of the US holiday shopping season showed the increasing preference for online purchases, as more Americans opted to stay home and use their smartphones while sales and traffic at brick-and-mortar stores declin

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

UAE seeks rich, educated foreigners with long-term visa scheme

The United Arab Emirates will offer long-term visas to rich property investors, senior scientists and entrepreneurs in an effort to support its economy and real estate market, which have been hurt by low oil prices. Until now, visas for foreigners to live

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn denies allegations

Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn has denied allegations of financial misconduct, claiming he had no intention of making false reports, Japanese media said Sunday. The Brazil-born tycoon, who headed the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, has not spok

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Trump ups pressure on Macron as weighs in on French demonostrations

Donald Trump piled pressure on Emmanuel Macron Sunday, pushing for resolutions to disputes on trade and defense spending, as he weighed in on the mass protests against his French counterpart's government. Writing on Twitter, Trump showed he had been keepi

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Macron to address nation after violent Paris protests

Faced with violent anti-government protests in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday will announce new measures in an attempt to rally support for environment-friendly tax increases. Paris was counting the cost of clashes between police and d

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Macron to address nation after violent Paris protests

Faced with violent anti-government protests in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday will announce new measures in an attempt to rally support for environment-friendly tax increases. Paris was counting the cost of clashes between police and d

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Aston Martin to more than double production by 2025

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin, has not yet seen a slowdown in its key markets and aims to more than double the number of cars it makes by 2025, its chief executive said on Sunday. The British automaker, whose sports cars feature in James Bond films, is on

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

China steps up fight against abuse of power by stock market regulators

China's corruption watchdog will work with the country's stock market commission to combat graft and abuse of power following a spate of violations in which companies pay officials to gain regulatory approvals, it said on Sunday. China is stepping up effo

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Foreigners turned net buyers of Asian bonds in October

Foreign flows into Asian bonds turned positive in October, in stark contrast to the sharp outflows faced by equity markets due to slowing earnings and concerns over trade. Data from central banks and bond market associations showed overseas investors boug

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Foreigners turned net buyers of Asian bonds in October

Foreign flows into Asian bonds turned positive in October, in stark contrast to the sharp outflows faced by equity markets due to slowing earnings and concerns over trade. Data from central banks and bond market associations showed overseas investors boug

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Goldman Sachs expects 11 percent returns from MSCI China in 2019

MSCI's China index should reap returns of 11 percent in 2019, investment bank Goldman Sachs said on Monday, though it warned that the world's second largest economy faced a challenging and uncertain macro backdrop. "Our economists look for 6.2 percent GDP

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Goldman Sachs expects 11 percent returns from MSCI China in 2019

MSCI's China index should reap returns of 11 percent in 2019, investment bank Goldman Sachs said on Monday, though it warned that the world's second largest economy faced a challenging and uncertain macro backdrop. "Our economists look for 6.2 percent GDP

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dearth of Italian bond deals flashes long-term debt danger

Just eight months into a period of intense political strife, Italy's debt profile is starting to deteriorate as the country is forced to depend on shorter-dated local bond auctions and small individual savers to raise money. Staggering under a debt ratio

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dearth of Italian bond deals flashes long-term debt danger

Just eight months into a period of intense political strife, Italy's debt profile is starting to deteriorate as the country is forced to depend on shorter-dated local bond auctions and small individual savers to raise money. Staggering under a debt ratio

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Canada dollar to rally: strategists

The Canadian dollar will rally over coming months on a recovery in demand for riskier assets and as a solid domestic economy supports more interest rate hikes from a hawkish central bank, according to a Reuters poll. The poll of more than 40 currency mark

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Saudi index leads Gulf down on oil, bank tax worry hits Egypt

Saudi Arabia's stock market led most Gulf bourses lower on Sunday after oil prices plunged nearly 8 percent at the end of last week, while concern about new regulations for banks dragged down Egypt's bourse. The slide of the Brent oil price from $85 a bar

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

China money rates edge lower

China's primary money rates ended Friday's session modestly lower from a week earlier and are set to stay down over the near term as authorities seek to support slowing growth. Traders said liquidity levels remained relatively loose despite the central ba

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Russia hopes for IPO renaissance after worst year in a decade

Russian companies remain committed to planned stock market listings in 2019, sources and bankers say, despite the country's worst year for equity sales in a decade. At least 10 Russian companies, ranging from petrochemicals giants to real estate and healt

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Worst of Latam FX selloff likely over, but conviction brittle

Brazil's and Argentina's currencies should recover from a sell-off to multi-year lows, the latest Reuters poll showed, but forecasters have grown much more tentative due to rampant volatility. The Brazilian real is set to strengthen 9.6 percent to 3.79 to

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Wall Street week ahead: investors caught in crossfire of fight for holiday shoppers

Investors would normally be thankful for a strong US economy, yet this holiday season they worry retailers may have to spend heavily to win, leaving shareholders with a lump of coal. Steep discounts are as familiar a sight during the holidays as rich dess

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

California's deadliest wildfire finally tamed

The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday. "CampFire ... is now 100% contained," Cal Fire, the state fire aut

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Malaysia says former PM Najib's office ordered changes to 1MDB audit report

The office of former Malaysian premier Najib Razak ordered changes to a 2016 audit report of scandal-plagued state fund 1MDB, including removing mention of financier Low Taek Jho's presence at a board meeting, authorities said. Financier Low has been desc

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

At least 30 drown in Uganda pleasure boat disaster

Thirty people drowned and more than 60 were feared dead after a pleasure boat sank in Lake Victoria, Ugandan police said Sunday, in the latest such incident on Africa's largest body of water. "Thirty bodies have been recovered and 27 people rescued," said

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Democrats to probe Trump money ties to Russia, Saudi Arabia

Democrats intend to probe US President Donald Trump's financial ties to determine whether they are the "hidden hand" driving US foreign policy on Russia and Saudi Arabia, the incoming chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Turkish riot police halt march decrying violence against women

Turkish riot police on Sunday fired tear gas and used their shields to halt an unauthorised march in Istanbul marking an international day calling for an end to violence against women. The police action, launched after several orders for the crowd to disp

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Thousands march across Spain

With banners and slogans against sexism and related crimes, thousands protested in Spanish cities on Sunday to mark international day for the elimination of violence against women. Protesters took to the streets in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, an

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Syrian Kurdish women march to end gender-based violence

Hundreds of female protesters took to the streets of the Syrian Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli on Sunday to call for an end to violence against women. Some banging large drums and others ululating, they marched through the streets, an AFP correspondent

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Australia's embattled government suffers state vote 'bloodbath'

Australia's embattled minority government has suffered a further blow after a big loss in a crucial state poll ahead of national elections next year. The Labor government for Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state, was returned to power in a lan

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Air raids target rebel supply lines as deadly clashes hit Yemen's Hodeida

A Saudi-led military coalition resumed air strikes against rebel supply lines around Hodeida on Sunday, two days after a UN envoy visited the lifeline Yemeni port city, pro-government military officials said. The raids came as firefights on the eastern an

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Strong quake shakes Colombian Caribbean islands

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook Colombian-owned islands in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, but authorities said there was no need for a tsunami alert. The quake struck 32 kilometers (20 miles) southeast of Mountain, Colombia, at 0340 GMT Sunday, ac

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

US embassy in DR Congo warns of 'possible terrorist threat'

The US embassy in Kinshasa said it has received information about a "possible terrorist threat" against its facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With four weeks to go until a crucial election in the crisis-gripped central African nation, the Am

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Egypt and Sudan set up joint patrols

Egypt and Sudan, which face cross-border threats from militias operating in Libya, agreed on Sunday to set up joint military patrols on their border, Sudan's chief of staff said following talks between the countries' defence ministers. Libya, with which E

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Chad president in first-ever visit to Israel

Chadian leader Idriss Deby Itno on Sunday became the first president of his country to visit Israel and pledged a new era of relations when meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decades after ties were severed. Both leaders called the visit "historic"

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Oil & gas production: procedural policy on the cards for use of royalty funds

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and members of the provincial assembly from the three districts of Kohat Division are nearly consensus on the procedural policy for the utilization of royalty funds in head of the production of oil and gas f

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Fire erupts in plastic warehouse in KIA

A plastic warehouse in Mehran Town, Korangi Industrial Area (KIA), was gutted, here on Sunday. The owner may have suffered huge financial losses due to fire although no loss of life was reported so far. The fire brigade officials said the inferno was exti

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Legal call centre to provide help to underprivileged: adviser

Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law and Anti-corruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that legal call centre setup in collaboration with Legal Aid Society is a gift for people of Pakistan which is easily accessible free of cost for seeking

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Constitution clearly defined rights of minorities: Siraj

Chief of Jamaat e Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the constitution clearly defined the rights of the minorities including the Qadyanis but the Qadyanis were conspiring against the constitution by not accepting themselves as non-Muslims.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Prices of food items soar in KP

Prices of pulses, chicken meat, eggs, vegetable and other essential food items have increased in the retail market, said in a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Sunday. The survey noticed Rs 10 to 20 per kilogram increase in price of p

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'We have the most transparent Takaful model' an interview with Pak Qatar Family Takaful Deputy CEO

Muhammad Menhas assumed the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Country-Head of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful in January 2013. Before joining Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, he served as the Area-Director at Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Pvt) Ltd. He is

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'We have the most transparent Takaful model' an interview with Pak Qatar Family Takaful Deputy CEO

Muhammad Menhas assumed the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Country-Head of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful in January 2013. Before joining Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, he served as the Area-Director at Jubilee Life Insurance Company (Pvt) Ltd. He is

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Baloch urges government to remove deprivations of GB people

Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has stressed upon the government to take necessary steps to remove the deprivations of the people of Gilgit and Baltistan. Addressing a seminar under the aegis of the Gilgit Baltistan Progressive Youth at

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

City Patrol Police rounds up 5,435 criminals

The City Patrol Police (Peshawar) as a 'first responding force' has rounded up 5435 suspects involved in various crimes so far in the last two years. During this period 8600 vehicles were checked through Vehicle Verification System (VVS). Through Identity

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

PFA seals eight food outlets

The Punjab Food Authority's enforcement teams have closed down as many as eight food businesses including fish point, restaurant, three chicken shops, bakery and two pan shops. All food points were sealed over failure to meet hygiene working environment a

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

White coat ceremony held to welcome new students at FMU

The white coat ceremony was held here at Faisalabad Medical University (FMU) to welcome the new students of 1st year MBBS. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Zafar Ali Chaudhry was the chief guest on the occasion, which was held at Auditorium of Faisalabad Medi

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Meeting Shahbaz: NAB grants permission to Nawaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Sunday granted permission to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to meet his brother Shahbaz Sharif, who is in the Bureau's custody and underwent medical check earlier in the day. Nawaz Sharif had earlier request

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

'Tajikistan willing to resume direct flights with Pakistan'

Tajikistan is willing to resume direct flight operation with Pakistan to exploit tourism potential existing between the two countries, Tajikistan's ambassador Sherali Jononov said on Sunday. "Resumption of flight of less than an hour duration can help the

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

FINCA introduces first digital wallet for SMEs

FINCA Micro Finance Bank is the first free digital wallet introduced in Pakistan. It would not only facilitate SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) Sector to pay salaries to its workers but also make online payments to its suppliers/vendors through smart p

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Norwegian leader for early resolution of Kashmir issue

Former Norwegian Prime Minister and head of Oslo centre for peace and human rights, Kjell Magne Bondevik Sunday stressed the need for early resolution of Kashmir issue in the interest of humanity and lasting peace of south Asia. "The Kashmir issue is almo

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

PTI MNA to take up additional tax issue with minister

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA, Haji Shaukat Ali has assured the travel agents that he will take up the issue regarding charge of additional tax from Pakistanis performing more than one Umrah within two years, with Federal Minister for Religious Affai

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Woman police commander led defence of Chinese mission

Policewoman Suhai Aziz Talpur heard of the attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi while driving to work. She rushed to the scene to find two of her colleagues dead, and a trio of militants attempting to blow their way into the building. Her fast respo

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Marriyum slams PTI over its 100-day plan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Sunday lambasted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for its 100-day plan, saying the plan is tuning to be a historic and major "U-turn". Giving the party's initial reaction to PTI government's 100-day plan, P

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Governor announces Rs one million donation for Saylani Welfare Trust

Sindh Governor Sindh Imran Ismail said on Sunday that the Federal Government has decided to launch a health card scheme for the people living below the poverty line. More than six lakh medical cover would be ensured to such people annually under the schem

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Three make-shift shelters set up in Lahore

Punjab government set up three make shift shelters with all facilities for homeless people of Lahore on Sunday where they can stay and get foodstuff till construction of five permanent shelters. Earlier, on Saturday, PM Imran Khan had asked Punjab CM Usma

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

100-day plan: government failed to deliver its pledges: Sherpao

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said on Sunday that the federal government could not even start delivering on its pledges as it was about to complete its 100 days in power. "The government has been unable to set its priorities to

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Aleem for ensuring proper waste treatment policy for hospitals

Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has given directions to ensure comprehensive policy regarding proper waste treatment for all government and private hospitals and accord contract to some international firm on BOT basis. "Stern action would be taken

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

International film festival on human rights kicks off

Freedom for the Wolf-a German film kicked off the 16 day International Film Festival highlighting human rights through cinematography arranged by United Nations Information Center in Islamabad (UNIC) here on Sunday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Condolence reference of ex-education officer held

To remember contribution of late ex-Assistant Agency Education Officer (AAEO), Hastum Khan Afridi in the field of education, a condolence reference was held in private school of Sultan Khel area of LandiKotal on Sunday. The activity was arranged by the re

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Beauty care companies participate in expo at Lagos

Nigeria with a population of more than 198 million people has a huge market of beauty industry. It is claimed that the estimated size of the market is over $3 billion and same primarily relies on imports. In order to secure share in the market, the beauty

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

KP to collect Rs 41.262 billion from its own revenue receipts in Fiscal Year 2019

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has estimated a target of the collection of Rs 41.262 billion from its own revenue receipts during the current financial year 2018-19, said the White Paper on the annual budget for the year.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Shehryar Afridi visits Orakzai

State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi on Sunday visited Kalaya Orakzai and condoled over the death of bomb blast victims. During the visit, state minister met with the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with them. He said the government sha

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Kabul River negatively impacting Pakistan-Afghan relationship: expert

Pakistan and Afghanistan should mutually sort out water issues between the two countries in line with the international laws with the proposal of signing Afghan-Pakistan water treaty. Talking about sustainable usage of river Kabul, Khan Faraz, an expert a

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

100-day reform plan: Punjab cabinet approves laws, policies

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a number of laws and policies which were at the heart of the 100 days reform plan of the Punjab Government, for the welfare of the citizens of Punjab. These include Punjab Industrial Policy, Establishment of Punjab Skills D

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

International standards: 'Pakistan needs to diversify its products range'

To get access to expensive markets like US and EU, Pakistan need to diversify its products range in accordance to international standards and demand as well as technological advancement need to be inducted, said leaders of Businessmen Panel (BMP).

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

KMC removes 70 more shops in anti-encroachment drive at Burns Road

The anti-encroachment department of KMC continued its action against encroachments at Burns Road area on the second consecutive day (Sunday) and demolished 70 more shops which were built on foot paths and roads; however, many of the encroachments were rem

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Metropole to Malir Halt: 20km motorcycle lane marked

Karachi's Sharae Faisal is getting a dedicated 20km motorcycle lane from Metropole to Malir Halt. In the first phase, the motorcycle lane till Karsaz Road has been completed. The government is working to make Sharae Faisal into a model street, just like a

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Chinese Consulate attack: government to provide jobs to martyrs' family: minister

Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Faisal Vawda Sunday said the Pakistan Threek-e- Insaf (PTI) government would not leave families of the martyred during attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi alone. The minister announced jobs for the family m

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Sindh CS orders timely completion of uplift schemes

Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah has asked the Secretary Works and Services department to coordinate with the respective Secretaries and Divisional Commissioners to resolve the development schemes' issues so that they could be completed on time.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

PMEX lists new cash settled futures contracts

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), the country's only commodity futures exchange, listed cash settled futures contracts of corn, wheat, soybean, palladium and Japan equity index $1 & $5 and made them available for trading from November 20, 2018.

Published 26 Nov, 2018 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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