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Moisture boosts Ivory Coast cocoa crop

Moisture boosts Ivory Coast cocoa crop

Farmers in Ivory Coast's cocoa growing regions said on Monday that moisture levels were sufficient to sustain their crops despite the arrival of dry Harmattan winds and slightly below-average rainfall last week. Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Arthur calls on Pakistan to toughen up for Tests

Arthur calls on Pakistan to toughen up for Tests

Disgruntled coach Mickey Arthur demanded his players toughen up and seize key moments in Test matches after sloppy batting handed New Zealand an away series win over Pakistan for the first time in 49 years. New Zealand pulled off a come-from-behind 123-ru

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Inzamam hints changes in team, if performance remains the same

Inzamam hints changes in team, if performance remains the same

Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has hinted some changes in the national cricket team, if performance of the players remains unchanged. Speaking to media here Saturday, Inzamam said, "Everyone needs to take responsibility as no one is taking responsibility i

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Salah shoots Liverpool top, Man United and Arsenal win

Salah shoots Liverpool top, Man United and Arsenal win

Mohamed Salah was back to his irresistible best to shoot Liverpool to the top of the Premier League - temporarily, at least - with a hat-trick in their emphatic 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday. While Manchester United relieved the pressure on manager J

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Sami ul Hasan named PCB Director of Media and Communications

Sami ul Hasan named PCB Director of Media and Communications

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed it has appointed Sami ul Hasan as its Director of Media and Communications following a thorough recruitment process and in line with its service rules. Sami will take up his position early next year a

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

'Eighteen' launches Corporate Futsal League 2019

'Eighteen' launches Corporate Futsal League 2019

Eighteen - A Egyptian based real estate group partnered with Saif Group of Pakistan, & KBD builders and developers has stepped up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities through its project 'mission football FY19'.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

India take stranglehold

India take stranglehold

India built a 166-run lead over Australia on the third day of an absorbing opening Test in Adelaide on Saturday with dangerman Cheteshwar Pujara not out 40, although the late wicket of master batsman Virat Kohli gave the home team a glimmer of hope. At st

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

Currency

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

The rupee halted sharp decline against the dollar on the local currency on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

Currency

THE RUPEE: Minor changes

The rupee halted sharp decline against the dollar on the local currency on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 08, 2018)

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (December 08, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 08, 2018) and the forecast for Sunday (December 09, 2018).

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Currency

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (November 01 to 30, 2018)

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Six injured in Mehfil-e-Milad attack

Six injured in Mehfil-e-Milad attack

At least six people, including a coordinator of MQM-P convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, were injured in a cracker attack at a Mehfil-e-Milad in Gulistan-e-Juhar on Saturday.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Aiwan-e-Sadr doors open for public

Aiwan-e-Sadr doors open for public

The doors of President House were opened for general public on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. A large number of people from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad visited lush green and spacious lawns of highly secured building of Aiwan-e-Sadr. The

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Aiwan-e-Sadr doors open for public

Aiwan-e-Sadr doors open for public

The doors of President House were opened for general public on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. A large number of people from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad visited lush green and spacious lawns of highly secured building of Aiwan-e-Sadr. The

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

The government will procure $490 million from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for much-delayed Karachi Bus Rapid Transport (KBRT) project as Finance Division has given clearance.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

The government will procure $490 million from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for much-delayed Karachi Bus Rapid Transport (KBRT) project as Finance Division has given clearance.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

The government will procure $490 million from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for much-delayed Karachi Bus Rapid Transport (KBRT) project as Finance Division has given clearance.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

Much-delayed KBRT project: $490 million to be procured from ADB

The government will procure $490 million from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for much-delayed Karachi Bus Rapid Transport (KBRT) project as Finance Division has given clearance.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

The federal government has decided to devise three to five years 'National Tariff Policy' to facilitate the industrial and export sector.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

The federal government has decided to devise three to five years 'National Tariff Policy' to facilitate the industrial and export sector.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

Facilitating industrial & export sectors: Government decides to devise national tariff policy

The federal government has decided to devise three to five years ''National Tariff Policy'' to facilitate the industrial and export sector.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Iran seeks regional front against US 'economic terrorism'

Iran seeks regional front against US 'economic terrorism'

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said US sanctions were "economic terrorism", as he sought to foster a united front from visiting regional officials on Saturday. Addressing parliament speakers from Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey, Rouhani s

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Iran seeks regional front against US 'economic terrorism'

Iran seeks regional front against US 'economic terrorism'

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said US sanctions were "economic terrorism", as he sought to foster a united front from visiting regional officials on Saturday. Addressing parliament speakers from Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey, Rouhani s

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Barricades burn as new 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris

Barricades burn as new 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris

French "yellow vest" demonstrators clashed with riot police in Paris on Saturday in the latest round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron, but the city appeared to be escaping the large-scale destruction of a week earlier due to heavy security.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Barricades burn as new 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris

Barricades burn as new 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris

French "yellow vest" demonstrators clashed with riot police in Paris on Saturday in the latest round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron, but the city appeared to be escaping the large-scale destruction of a week earlier due to heavy security.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Russian offered Trump campaign 'political' cooperation in 2015

Russian offered Trump campaign 'political' cooperation in 2015

US prosecutors have revealed that a Russian offered cooperation to Donald Trump's campaign as early as 2015, declaring that the president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen had provided "relevant" and "substantial" help to the Russia investigation. In a separate c

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Russian offered Trump campaign 'political' cooperation in 2015

Russian offered Trump campaign 'political' cooperation in 2015

US prosecutors have revealed that a Russian offered cooperation to Donald Trump's campaign as early as 2015, declaring that the president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen had provided "relevant" and "substantial" help to the Russia investigation. In a separate c

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Trump denies collusion after major revelations in Russia probe

Trump denies collusion after major revelations in Russia probe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday again denied that his presidential campaign colluded with Russian operatives, but made no comment on claims that he directly organized hush payments to ward off a possible sex scandal during his White House run. Trump

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Trump denies collusion after major revelations in Russia probe

Trump denies collusion after major revelations in Russia probe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday again denied that his presidential campaign colluded with Russian operatives, but made no comment on claims that he directly organized hush payments to ward off a possible sex scandal during his White House run. Trump

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

China on Saturday summoned the Canadian ambassador over the "unconscionable and vile" detention of telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, state media reported, in Beijing's latest angry response to the hot-button case. Meng Wanzhou h

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

China on Saturday summoned the Canadian ambassador over the "unconscionable and vile" detention of telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer in Vancouver, state media reported, in Beijing's latest angry response to the hot-button case. Meng Wanzhou h

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran

China on Saturday summoned the Canadian ambassador over the "unconscionable and vile" detention of telecom giant Huawei''s chief financial officer in Vancouver, state media reported, in Beijing''s latest angry response to the hot-button case. Meng Wanzhou

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

China's surplus with the US hits new record in November

China's surplus with the US hits new record in November

China's trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a record $35.6 billion in November, official data showed Saturday, as exports across the Pacific remained strong despite a raft of US tariffs while imports shrank. Relations between the world's top

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

China's surplus with the US hits new record in November

China's surplus with the US hits new record in November

China's trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a record $35.6 billion in November, official data showed Saturday, as exports across the Pacific remained strong despite a raft of US tariffs while imports shrank. Relations between the world's top

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

China''s surplus with the US hits new record in November

China''s surplus with the US hits new record in November

China''s trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a record $35.6 billion in November, official data showed Saturday, as exports across the Pacific remained strong despite a raft of US tariffs while imports shrank. Relations between the world''s t

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Niazi, others convicted in NICL scam case

Niazi, others convicted in NICL scam case

An accountability court on Saturday announced its verdict in the National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) mega land scam case and sentenced six, including former chairman Ayaz Khan Niazi, to seven years each in prison. The accountability court in Kar

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Niazi, others convicted in NICL scam case

Niazi, others convicted in NICL scam case

An accountability court on Saturday announced its verdict in the National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) mega land scam case and sentenced six, including former chairman Ayaz Khan Niazi, to seven years each in prison. The accountability court in Kar

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan knocked India down with Kartarpur initiative: Indian media

Pakistan knocked India down with Kartarpur initiative: Indian media

The initiative of Pakistan to open Kartarpur border knocked India down on the diplomatic front, a fact that Indian media has also acknowledged lately. According to details, the Indian media outlets grilled Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not reciprocatin

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan knocked India down with Kartarpur initiative: Indian media

Pakistan knocked India down with Kartarpur initiative: Indian media

The initiative of Pakistan to open Kartarpur border knocked India down on the diplomatic front, a fact that Indian media has also acknowledged lately. According to details, the Indian media outlets grilled Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not reciprocatin

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PM briefed about water situation

PM briefed about water situation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government's resolve is to construct water dams and improve water management in the country. The prime minister stated this while talking to water ministry representatives on Saturday. During the meeting, Minist

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PM briefed about water situation

PM briefed about water situation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government's resolve is to construct water dams and improve water management in the country. The prime minister stated this while talking to water ministry representatives on Saturday. During the meeting, Minist

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Non-availability of drinking water in Bhagnari: CJP takes suo motu notice

Non-availability of drinking water in Bhagnari: CJP takes suo motu notice

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken Suo Moto notice of non-availability of pure and safe drinking water to the people of Bhagnari area (Bolan) Balochistan. The notice was taken on a video viral on social media and a program telecast b

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Non-availability of drinking water in Bhagnari: CJP takes suo motu notice

Non-availability of drinking water in Bhagnari: CJP takes suo motu notice

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken Suo Moto notice of non-availability of pure and safe drinking water to the people of Bhagnari area (Bolan) Balochistan. The notice was taken on a video viral on social media and a program telecast b

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Ali Jahangir Siddiqui granted two-week extension

Ali Jahangir Siddiqui granted two-week extension

Almost all non-career diplomats appointed by the previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government on political grounds in various foreign missions, have resigned except Pakistan's ambassador in Washington. As the deadline of December 7 given to al

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Ali Jahangir Siddiqui granted two-week extension

Ali Jahangir Siddiqui granted two-week extension

Almost all non-career diplomats appointed by the previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government on political grounds in various foreign missions, have resigned except Pakistan's ambassador in Washington. As the deadline of December 7 given to al

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan stands ready to host Saarc summit: Tehmina

Pakistan stands ready to host Saarc summit: Tehmina

In an apparent move to lodge protest over inviting a minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, an Indian diplomat on Saturday quietly walked out of the 34th Saarc Charter Day event after the minister was called to deliver a speech. Shubham Singh, Com

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan stands ready to host Saarc summit: Tehmina

Pakistan stands ready to host Saarc summit: Tehmina

In an apparent move to lodge protest over inviting a minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, an Indian diplomat on Saturday quietly walked out of the 34th Saarc Charter Day event after the minister was called to deliver a speech. Shubham Singh, Com

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Ministry disputes APNS-PBA claims

Ministry disputes APNS-PBA claims

The Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shafqat Jalil met Sarmad Ali, General Secretary All Pakistan Newspapers Society here yesterday and conveyed his concern over a statement issued by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Pakistan B

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Ministry disputes APNS-PBA claims

Ministry disputes APNS-PBA claims

The Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shafqat Jalil met Sarmad Ali, General Secretary All Pakistan Newspapers Society here yesterday and conveyed his concern over a statement issued by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Pakistan B

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

13 killed

13 killed

Thirteen people were killed in Poonch on Saturday when a passenger bus fell 70 metres (230 feet) down a gorge in, police said. The accident occurred as the bus carrying 26 passengers was negotiating a sharp turn on a narrow road in the mountains of Poonch

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

13 killed

13 killed

Thirteen people were killed in Poonch on Saturday when a passenger bus fell 70 metres (230 feet) down a gorge in, police said. The accident occurred as the bus carrying 26 passengers was negotiating a sharp turn on a narrow road in the mountains of Poonch

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Sheikh Rashid next information minister?

Sheikh Rashid next information minister?

Flamboyant Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday strongly reacted to Railways minister Sheikh Rashid's claim, saying only the Prime Minister can decide who is best suited for the job of information minister.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Sheikh Rashid next information minister?

Sheikh Rashid next information minister?

Flamboyant Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday strongly reacted to Railways minister Sheikh Rashid's claim, saying only the Prime Minister can decide who is best suited for the job of information minister.

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PLA unit to participate in joint military exercise

PLA unit to participate in joint military exercise

A special forces' contingent of People Liberation Army, China, arrived here Saturday to participate in Pak-China joint military exercise 'Warrior -VI 2018'. Troops of Special Service Group from both armies will participate in three weeks long exercise. Fo

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PLA unit to participate in joint military exercise

PLA unit to participate in joint military exercise

A special forces' contingent of People Liberation Army, China, arrived here Saturday to participate in Pak-China joint military exercise 'Warrior -VI 2018'. Troops of Special Service Group from both armies will participate in three weeks long exercise. Fo

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Chohan's campaign to suffocate the arts

Chohan's campaign to suffocate the arts

Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has come to view is additional charge of culture as a licence to act as one-man vice and virtue squad. The other day, he ordered dissolution of the governing body of the Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore. I

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Suhai the brave daughter of Pakistan

Suhai the brave daughter of Pakistan

The raw courage demonstrated by a young female police officer frustrated the terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi last week. If actualized, it would have put Pakistan's highest socio-economic and strategic stake at serious risk. That lady

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Furnace oil consumption

Furnace oil consumption

All of Pakistan's refineries could be forced to shut down if the problems related to the slow off-take of furnace fuel oil are not resolved on an urgent basis. The government's increasing focus on using gas for power production has pushed Pakistan's oil r

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

US Fed on quest for unicorn of monetary policy

US Fed on quest for unicorn of monetary policy

The US central bank is on a quest for a mythical goal: keeping steady economic growth without allowing inflation to catch fire. This so-called soft-landing is the unicorn of central banking, rarely if ever seen. The Federal Reserve's job might seem simple

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Brexit stockpiling bears little fruit for wholesaler

Brexit stockpiling bears little fruit for wholesaler

Fresh fruit and vegetable entrepreneur Franco Fubini knows all about the importance of goods arriving on time, as Brexit threatens to delay delivery of produce into and out of Britain. Preparing for possible transit chaos at the border following Britain's

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Papua massacre shines light on forgotten conflict

Papua massacre shines light on forgotten conflict

The recent massacre of civilian workers by separatist rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua province has cast a spotlight on one of the world's longest-running insurgencies, with no end to the bloody conflict in sight. The killings are a marked escalation f

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PM's interview

PM's interview

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Pakistan will no longer fight someone else's war: PM" carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, Prime Minister Imran Khan has dismissed the notion that he was involved in a Twitter war with

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

LHC circuit benches: senior lawyers oppose violent protests

LHC circuit benches: senior lawyers oppose violent protests

Senior advocates support the demand to establish Lahore High Court circuit benches in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan and Sahiwal but reject violent protests. Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi bench's former president Sheikh Ahsanuddin while

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PM to visit Peshawar next week: KP CM

PM to visit Peshawar next week: KP CM

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Peshawar next week. The Prime Minister besides, formally inaugurating shelter home will also be given detailed briefing on 100-day plan and hold meeting with the provincial

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

QWP condemns attack on Nusrat Javed

QWP condemns attack on Nusrat Javed

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday condemned the attack on senior analyst Nusrat Javed and demanded the government to provide protection to the members of the journalist community. In a statement, he expressed concern ov

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Reforms in Punjab police hard to find so far

Reforms in Punjab police hard to find so far

Efforts to transform the Punjab police on the same lines as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police which Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) believes led to its victory in 2018 polls in the province, have proved elusive so far. Informed sources told Business Re

Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Over 21 crime cases reported in capital

The incidents of theft, house robbery, snatching at gunpoint and motor vehicle theft showed a significant surge in city during the last week as over 21 cases of various kinds of theft and 17 cases of car lifting were reported to various police stations of
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

No twitter account of CJP, SC clarifies

The Supreme Court on Saturday clarified that Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar is neither using any Twitter account/page nor any other ID on any other social networking websites. A fake Twitter account with the name of Mian Saqib Nisar, Chief Justice of Paki
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Kaira demands JIT to trace Aleema Khan's money trail

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira has demanded constitution of a joint investigation team (JIT) to locate money trail of Aleema Khan, sister of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Addressing a press conference at the provincial secre
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Shahbaz undergoes checkup at Kot Lakhpat Jail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Shahbaz Sharif underwent a medical checkup at Kot Lakhpat Jail on Saturday. The sources claimed that a medical board conducted blood pressure, sugar and oth
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Durrani resigned due to ill health: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has done so much work in their first 100 days that they could set a record. Responding to a question, Buzdar said: "The Police Reforms Commission is working
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

PBC moves SC for suspension of law minister's membership

Pakistan Bar Council has moved the apex court for suspension of PBC membership of Federal Minister for Law and Justice Dr Faroogh Naseem. The PBC on Saturday filed a constitutional petition under Article 184(3) of the Constitution and made Federal Ministe
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Railways land leased for different fuel stations across country

Pakistan Railways has leased out its land at 33 locations for fuel stations across the country which will generate total revenue of around Rs 11.287 billion during the lease period. According to the official documents, the land has been leased to differen
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Pakistan attaches immense importance to its relations with Iran: NA speaker

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan attaches immense importance to its fraternal relations with Iran and wants to further cement the existing relations through enhanced parliamentary cooperation between the legislatures of both th
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Sindh government approves Rs 260 million for setting up DNA Laboratory at KU

Sindh Government has approved Rs.260 millions for a fully equipped DNA Laboratory at University of Karachi, which would be functional shortly, Supreme Court was informed on Saturday. At Karachi Registry of SC, Justice Faisal Arab chaired a high level meet
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Scattered rains forecast for most parts of country

The Met Office (MO) on Saturday forecast a cloudy weather with scattered rains and thunderstorm and snowfall for the most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. Karachi along with Quetta, Zhob, Makran, Kalat, DI Khan, Bannu, Kohat, Malakand, Hazara, P
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Chandio says 'PTI's ministers enough to make crack in government'

Senator Moula Bux Chandio has said that the Prime Minister Imran Khan is lucky to have such opposition which wants him to continue the tenure, but some of his cabinet ministers are enough to make crack in his government.
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

CJP summons Dr Yasmin over delay in purchasing ventilators

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday summoned Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid and others in the matter relating to delay in purchase of ventilators for hospitals. The Chief Justice also directed special health secretary, "Ask you
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Fawad's brother appointed AAG Punjab

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry's brother, Chaudhry Faisal Hussain Farid, was appointed additional advocate general Punjab on Saturday. A notification issued in this regard stated that 18 people have been appointed as additional advocate general Punja
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

AMTF for initiating drive against thalassaemia

Executive Director of Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), Ateeq-ur-Rehman has urged governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to allocate handsome funds for initiating thalassemia awareness drives and eventually overcoming the thr
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Leaking gas claims lives of FO official & her spouse

Syeda Fatimee, Assistant Director Foreign Office, and her husband Syed Shoaib Hassan died in Hunza due to gas leakage at a local hotel room on late Friday. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua expressed grief over the
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Land grabbing: CJP disposes of expatriate's application

Chief Justice of Pakistan disposed of application of an overseas Pakistani Mahmood Ashraf as district administration has recovered his land from Mansha alias Bam and advised him to approach the civil court for its possession. Earlier, Lahore Deputy Commis
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Currency
PPMA threatens to raise drugs prices by 40 percent

Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA) has warned to increase prices of medicines manufactured in the country by 40 percent in a month, if the government takes no relief measure to support the local drugs' producers in view of massive r
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

LDA City Housing scam: slow pace of investigation irks CJP

The Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday sought a complete record from the NAB by December 15 showing how many suspects in the cases were on bail, arrested or absconders along with progress in investigations. Chief Justice expressed serious dismay over t
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Railways weekly earning jumps to Rs 450 million: minister

Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that Railways earned Rs 260 million last week while this week it reached Rs 450 million. While addressing a press conference here at the Railways Headquarters, the Minister said that peo
Published 09 Dec, 2018 12:00am

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281.73

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147.90

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1.32

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1.11

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4.96

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38,305.85

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23,595.02

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7,859.80

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16,985

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291,923

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61.90

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3,253.26

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66.85

Petrol/Litre / May 14

252.63

Diesel/Litre / May 14

256.64

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Grays Leasing / May 13

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4.51

▲ 0.72 (19%)

TPL Trakker Ltd / May 13

TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)

6.59

▲ 1 (17.89%)

Al-Shaheer Corp / May 13

Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)

6.88

▲ 1 (17.01%)

B. F. Mod. / May 13

B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)

8.34

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Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 13

Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)

9.11

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Mahanna Islamic Index / May 13

Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)

15.47

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Haseeb Waqas / May 13

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9.59

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Gulshan Sp. / May 13

Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)

3.40

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Ghazi Fabrics / May 13

Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)

10.17

▲ 1 (10.91%)

PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 13

PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)

14.80

▲ 1.35 (10.04%)

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Power Cem(Pref) / May 13

Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)

15.35

▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)

Bilal Fibres / May 13

Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)

19.59

▼ -2.18 (-10.01%)

TPL Life Insur. / May 13

TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)

46.80

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Din Tex. / May 13

Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)

45

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Mughal Energy / May 13

Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)

19.90

▼ -2.12 (-9.63%)

Suhail Jute / May 13

Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)

78.36

▼ -8.24 (-9.52%)

First Punjab Modaraba / May 13

First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)

2.77

▼ -0.28 (-9.18%)

Parmount Sp. / May 13

Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)

3.36

▼ -0.31 (-8.45%)

First AL-Noor Mod. / May 13

First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)

2.95

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First IBL Mod. / May 13

First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)

3

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WorldCall Telecom / May 13

Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)

41,734,903

▼ -0.06

Maple Leaf Cement / May 13

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)

41,052,877

▲ 6.27

Sui South Gas / May 13

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)

35,773,773

▲ 2.33

Oil & Gas Dev. / May 13

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)

30,912,153

▲ 15.65

B.O.Punjab / May 13

The Bank of Punjab(BOP)

24,175,098

▼ -0.16

Cnergyico PK / May 13

Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)

24,174,880

▼ -0.09

K-Electric Ltd. / May 13

K-Electric Limited(KEL)

23,803,446

▼ -0.22

At-Tahur Ltd. / May 13

At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)

21,754,749

▼ -3.25

Fauji Cement / May 13

Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)

20,681,855

▲ 1.82

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D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)

19,785,523

▲ 10.35

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