News Archives for Print - 2019-01-09

Ogra seeks gas conservation plan from SSGC, SNGP

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has sought explanation from gas companies - Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) - regarding steps being taken to sensitise consumers on gas conservation during

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LTUs of Karachi directed to offset revenue shortfall

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has directed chief commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) of Karachi to maximise revenue collection during January 2019 to reduce the revenue shortfall of over Rs 170 billion during the

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rain, snow likely in most parts from next Thursday

Most parts of the country are expected to receive rain from next Thursday until Saturday, the Met Office said on Tuesday.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Immunisation service delivery: WHO chief stresses need for sustained investment

Director General World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has underscored the need for sustained investments to strengthen immunisation service delivery and use of every opportunity for delivering lifesaving vaccines to children in Pa

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Special body rejects FBR's briefing on tobacco sector

The Special Committee has rejected the briefing of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on a matter pertaining to decline of Rs 60 billion revenue from tobacco sector, as the committee expressed total dissatisfaction over explanation given by the tax authoritie

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Martyrs package distributed among heirs in Khyber district

Forty three families of civilians and security agencies official who embraced Shahadat for the sake of their motherland received martyrs package in Khyber district. In this connection a ceremony held in Melward forces cantonment of Bara sub-division on Tu

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

WHO official meets foreign minister

Director General WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on the foreign minister. He was accompanied by WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari and President of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Global Develo

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Prime Minister makes surprise visit to hospitals

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday made surprise visits to District Headquarter (DHQ) and Holy Family hospitals here to examine the arrangements and facilities for the patients. Federal Health Minister Amir Kiani was accompanying the prime minister who also

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Telenor Microfinance Bank launches remittance service

Telenor Microfinance Bank, in partnership with Valyou of Malaysia has introduced Pakistan's first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service, powered by industry-leading block-chain technology developed by Alipay, the online payment platform operate

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

CM vows to implement women empowerment policy across KP

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Tuesday reiterated his government's commitment to mainstream and empower vulnerable and excluded segments of society by accelerating implementation process of Women Empowerment Policy 2017 in all parts of the province inc

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Senate body urges government to expedite Gwadar's uplift plans

Expressing dissatisfaction over the social, economic, health, infrastructural and educational development in Gwadar, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday directed the government to provide modern facilities to the people on emergency basis and speed up the wo

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Chinese delegation visits historic sites in Peshawar

A 20-member Chinese delegation visited the Peshawar Museum and other historic places in the city on Tuesday. They evinced a keen interest in the findings and discoveries of Buddhism and Buddhist heritage. Tourist Information Centres (TICs) general manager

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Non-duty paid cigarettes worth Rs 3.3 million seized

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Inland Revenue Enforcement Network Tuesday made a huge seizure of 1.38 million sticks of non-duty paid cigarettes worth Rs 3.3 million. According to the report of the FBR compiled here on Tuesday, FBR's Inland Revenue Enforc

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Midwifery capacity building among priorities: Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi said capacity building of midwifery is among the priorities of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for providing better health cover to the people. President Alvi expressed these views while addressing the annual summit of Pak

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Quack's clinic sealed in Lahore

The Lahore administration on Tuesday carried out an operation against quacks in the provincial capital. According to a city government's spokesperson, during an inspection of City Medical and Gynea Centre in Gari Shau, the DDO Health Gulberg found a quack

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Minister vows to increase health budget

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform & Statistics Division, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has said that the government intends to continue enhancing health budget to achieve universal health coverage which is manifestation of its commitment to p

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Punjab to rehabilitate 662 dysfunctional rural water supply schemes

The Punjab government has decided to rehabilitate 662 dysfunctional rural water supply schemes at the cost of Rs8.2 billion to provide clean drinking and access to piped water to the rural households in various districts.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PFVA furnishes plan for boosting horticultural export

All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has presented recommendations to the Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research (NFSR) for increase in exports and production of fruits and vegetables. PFVA's

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Speech Language Pathology CSLHS introduces MS programme

A commencement day of College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences was held here on Tuesday at Ziauddin University. While speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor Pirzada Qasim said College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (CSLHS) is the first col

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Gas supply to CNG outlets suspended till Thursday

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Tuesday announced to suspend gas supply to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations till Thursday across the Sindh province after it received reduced supply due to low gas pressure in the system.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Centre ready to arrange buses for Green Line project: Ismail

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has expressed willingness on behalf of the federal government to provide a fleet of required buses for the Green Line Project to prevent further delay in complete operations of this important project of public interest. "Sindh

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Zong completes over 1600 4G sites successfully in few months

By carrying the fastest site rollout in 2018, Pakistan's No.1 Data Network has successfully completed more than 1600 4G sites in frame of few months to strength its network for addressing the evolving demands of the new age customers. More than USD 3 bill

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SHC CJ takes notice of Thatta girl's killing

Chief Justice (CJ) Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday took a notice of murder of 14-year-old girl in Thatta District and sought the report in this regard. According to an announcement of the SHC, a news report flashed in electronic and print media about th

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

FPCCI Investment Conference to be held in Balochistan

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will hold an Investment Conference in Balochistan with the support of the provincial government. FPCCI president Engr Daroo Khan Achakzai called on Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Arid saline lands: use of halophytes as unusual crops urged

The utilization of halophytes as unconventional crops for arid saline lands holds immense potential to ensure food security in future, Prof Xiaojing Liu of Chinese Academy of Sciences expressed while speaking at the second day of the three-day long intern

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Polio eradication plan depends upon foreign loans, grants

Pakistan government will rely on foreign financing for the $986 million project titled Emergency Plan for Polio Eradication (2nd revision). The project, recently recommended to ECNEC for approval by the Planning Commission depends on foreign financing, wh

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Early end to bloodshed in Afghanistan: Pakistan assures all possible support

Pakistan has assured its all possible support for an early end to the bloodshed in Afghanistan and restoration of peace in the war-torn country. Afghan President's Special Envoy for Regional Consensus for Afghan Peace Mohammad Umer Daudzai on Tuesday arri

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

MQM-P warns Sattar against using party's name, flag & symbol

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has warned Dr Farooq Sattar, its former convener against using the name, flag and symbol of the party and announced to adopt a legal course against him if he doesn't desist from doing it again. MQM-P convener Dr K

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Suspension of sentence: Nawaz approaches IHC again for early hearing

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, once again, approached Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday and submitted an application for early hearing of his appeal against his conviction in Al-Azizia corruption reference. A division bench comprising Justice Aam

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

GDA demands Murad's resignation

The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and expressed resolve to play an active role of opposition in Sindh. Addressing a joint press conference along with Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashidi,

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Legal hitches delay setting up of PAA

The establishment of Poverty Alleviation Authority has been delayed and the government has yet to finalise a strategy to bring all public social welfare organisations under one umbrella that have been working in the centre and provinces under different se

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

New envoy to US takes charge today

Pakistan's new ambassador-designate to the United States, Dr Asad Majid, will take charge of the office on Wednesday. Dr Majeed is a career diplomat and was serving as Pakistan's ambassador to Tokyo. He replaced Ali Jehangir Siddiqui who was nominated by

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Appointment of adviser to FPCCI President slated

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Tuesday claimed that powers of the President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have been snatched in the annual general meeting (AGM), which is condemnable. Spokesperson for the BMP, Ahmad Jawa

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Military courts: Summary seeking extension in expiry term moved to cabinet

The term of military courts expired on January 6, 2019 and the Ministry of Law and Justice has already forwarded a summary to the federal cabinet for an extension, sources in the Law Ministry told Business Recorder. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PT

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Auto industry badly hit by rupee devaluation'

The ex-president Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Amin Khatri has said that the devaluation of rupee has led to deterioration of auto industry.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Engro wins UNGC sustainability award 2018

Engro Corporation Limited was awarded the First Prize for "Living the UN Global Compact Business Sustainability Award 2018", in Large National Category. The award was presented at the Business Sustainability Moot and Living the Global Compact Best Practic

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

New technical university to be set up in Islamabad shortly: minister

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood has said that a new technical university would be established within a few months in Islamabad to impart technical education to youth in different skills.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Abu Dhabi crown prince's visit

That the crown prince of Abu Dhabi deserved a red carpet welcome was a fact. He also deserved to be welcomed by the prime minister Imran Khan himself at the airport. After all, his country has extended highly valuable support to Pakistan to help it deal w

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

WB chief's exit could give Trump lever over development lending

The surprise early departure of World Bank President Jim Yong Kim potentially hands US leader Donald Trump a key lever over development lenders with whom his administration has been at odds.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Maulana Muhammad Ali - a strategic point in Indo-Muslim politics

"A great man", says Justice Oliver Wendell, Jr., "represents a great ganglion in the nerves of society, or to vary the figure, a strategic point in the campaign of history, and part of his greatness consists in being there."

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

If wishes were horses...

After having recorded a growth rate of six percent in 2017-18 Pakistan's industrial sector suddenly went into reverse gear in the first six months of the current financial year. More intriguing is the fact that as opposed the current miserable situation t

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The rugged challenge of FATA mainstreaming

The considerable roadblocks to the erstwhile FATA's mainstreaming appear finally to be giving way to an incremental approach to bringing institutions and procedures to the tribal districts in conformity with the rest of the country. The biggest roadblock

Updated 27 Jul, 2019 09:09am

Cotton

The cotton woes

It is unfortunate that cotton production and its acreage in the country have been declining steadily over the years. A bumper crop of 15 million bales was cultivated in 2011-12, which declined to about 14 million bales in 2014-15 and further to 9.9 millio

Updated 27 Jul, 2019 09:09am

May defeated in parliament, lawmakers create new obstacle to no-deal Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government suffered a defeat in parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers who oppose leaving the European Union without an accord won a vote on creating a new obstacle to a no-deal Brexit. The 303 to 296 defeat means that t

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

May defeated in parliament, lawmakers create new obstacle to no-deal Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government suffered a defeat in parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers who oppose leaving the European Union without an accord won a vote on creating a new obstacle to a no-deal Brexit. The 303 to 296 defeat means that t

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM orders companies to end gas shortfall within a week

Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed gas companies to end gas shortfall in the country within a week. Imran Khan while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy directed the officials of gas companies- Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited a

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM orders companies to end gas shortfall within a week

Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed gas companies to end gas shortfall in the country within a week. Imran Khan while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy directed the officials of gas companies- Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited a

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM orders companies to end gas shortfall within a week

Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed gas companies to end gas shortfall in the country within a week. Imran Khan while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy directed the officials of gas companies- Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited a

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM orders companies to end gas shortfall within a week

Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed gas companies to end gas shortfall in the country within a week. Imran Khan while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy directed the officials of gas companies- Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited a

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

India hopes to start full operations soon at Chabahar port

India hopes to soon start full operations at a portion of Iran''s port of Chabahar as the two countries are close to resolving various disputes including financing, the country''s roads minister said on Tuesday. The Indian-backed Chabahar port complex on

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

India hopes to start full operations soon at Chabahar port

India hopes to soon start full operations at a portion of Iran's port of Chabahar as the two countries are close to resolving various disputes including financing, the country's roads minister said on Tuesday. The Indian-backed Chabahar port complex on Ir

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

India hopes to start full operations soon at Chabahar port

India hopes to soon start full operations at a portion of Iran's port of Chabahar as the two countries are close to resolving various disputes including financing, the country's roads minister said on Tuesday. The Indian-backed Chabahar port complex on Ir

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Request sent to UK for Dar's extradition: SC informed

The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that a request has been sent to the UK Central Authority through the Foreign Office for extradition of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, heard the c

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Request sent to UK for Dar's extradition: SC informed

The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that a request has been sent to the UK Central Authority through the Foreign Office for extradition of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, heard the c

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The Swati case: SC orders probe into tax evasion, mis-declaration of assets

Directing different departments to probe tax evasion and mis-declaration of assets, criminal aspect and land encroachment issue as pointed out in joint investigation team (JIT) report against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Azam Khan Swati, the Supreme C

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The Swati case: SC orders probe into tax evasion, mis-declaration of assets

Directing different departments to probe tax evasion and mis-declaration of assets, criminal aspect and land encroachment issue as pointed out in joint investigation team (JIT) report against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Azam Khan Swati, the Supreme C

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Zero-rated industrial sectors Power tariff notification issued

Power Division has issued a notification for supply of electricity to zero-rated industrial sectors at 7.5 cents per unit, after completing all codal formalities.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Zero-rated industrial sectors Power tariff notification issued

Power Division has issued a notification for supply of electricity to zero-rated industrial sectors at 7.5 cents per unit, after completing all codal formalities.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Zero-rated industrial sectors Power tariff notification issued

Power Division has issued a notification for supply of electricity to zero-rated industrial sectors at 7.5 cents per unit, after completing all codal formalities.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian MPs pass contentious citizenship bill that excludes Muslims

India''s lower house passed on Tuesday legislation that will grant citizenship to members of certain religious minorities but not Muslims, sparking protests in the country''s northeast. The bill covers select groups - including Hindus, Christians and Sikh

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian MPs pass contentious citizenship bill that excludes Muslims

India's lower house passed on Tuesday legislation that will grant citizenship to members of certain religious minorities but not Muslims, sparking protests in the country's northeast. The bill covers select groups - including Hindus, Christians and Sikhs

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian MPs pass contentious citizenship bill that excludes Muslims

India's lower house passed on Tuesday legislation that will grant citizenship to members of certain religious minorities but not Muslims, sparking protests in the country's northeast. The bill covers select groups - including Hindus, Christians and Sikhs

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

EU hits Iran with sanctions after murder plots

The EU hit Iran's intelligence services with sanctions Tuesday after accusing Tehran of being behind plots to assassinate regime opponents on Dutch, Danish, and French soil. The move by the 28-nation bloc was announced as the Dutch government said it beli

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM for tackling polio eradication as public health emergency

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that government continued to tackle Polio eradication as a national public health emergency. The prime minister was talking to Director General World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye, who along

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM for tackling polio eradication as public health emergency

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that government continued to tackle Polio eradication as a national public health emergency. The prime minister was talking to Director General World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye, who along

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in rupees

India has begun paying Iran for oil in rupees, a senior bank official said on Tuesday, the first such payments since the United States imposed new sanctions against Tehran in November. Washington gave a six-month waiver to eight countries, including India

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in rupees

India has begun paying Iran for oil in rupees, a senior bank official said on Tuesday, the first such payments since the United States imposed new sanctions against Tehran in November. Washington gave a six-month waiver to eight countries, including India

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afghan Taliban call off peace talks with US

The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday they had called off peace talks with US officials in Qatar this week due to an "agenda disagreement", especially over the involvement of Afghan officials as well as a possible ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Two days of

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afghan Taliban call off peace talks with US

The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday they had called off peace talks with US officials in Qatar this week due to an "agenda disagreement", especially over the involvement of Afghan officials as well as a possible ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Two days of

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

EU hits Iran with sanctions after murder plots

The EU hit Iran's intelligence services with sanctions Tuesday after accusing Tehran of being behind plots to assassinate regime opponents on Dutch, Danish, and French soil. The move by the 28-nation bloc was announced as the Dutch government said it beli

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (January 08, 2019) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 09, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

ICC approves USA reinstatement as 105th member

The International Cricket Council approved USA Cricket as its 105th member on Tuesday, restoring the sport in the United States after the expulsion of a previous national governing body. The move making USA Cricket the ICC's 93rd associate member allows t

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Two officials of Ramazan Sugar Mills: LHC suspends call-up notices of NAB

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended call-up notices of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) issued to two officials of Ramazan Sugar Mills in connection with an ongoing inquiry against Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, his s

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Maryam meets Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz accompanied by her son met former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at the Kot Lakhpat jail here on Tuesday. Sources claimed that Maryam brought some medicines for her father who is facing some health iss

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'PTI government failed to provide relief to masses'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Senator Khanzada Khan has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has failed to provide relief to the masses and control the sky-rocketing price hike in the country. He said this while talking to media persons

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

ECC takes stock of cotton situation, mulls over PSM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sought revenue and trade impact of withdrawal of customs duty, additional customs duty and sales tax on imported cotton, while operationalisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) may face further d

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

ECC takes stock of cotton situation, mulls over PSM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sought revenue and trade impact of withdrawal of customs duty, additional customs duty and sales tax on imported cotton, while operationalisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) may face further d

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 08, 2019)

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

ECC takes stock of cotton situation, mulls over PSM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sought revenue and trade impact of withdrawal of customs duty, additional customs duty and sales tax on imported cotton, while operationalisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) may face further d

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 extends gains

A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 64.1 points or 1.58 percent to close at 4,108.33 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,123.85 and intraday low of 4

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 extends gains

A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 64.1 points or 1.58 percent to close at 4,108.33 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,123.85 and intraday low of 4

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 extends gains

A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 64.1 points or 1.58 percent to close at 4,108.33 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,123.85 and intraday low of 4

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lawful action threatened: SECP tells FIA to ''comply with'' four measures

Securities and Exchange Policy Board (Policy Board) Chairman Khalid Mirza Tuesday asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to ''comply with'' four measures; otherwise, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) would be forced to take lawfu

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lawful action threatened: SECP tells FIA to 'comply with' four measures

Securities and Exchange Policy Board (Policy Board) Chairman Khalid Mirza Tuesday asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to 'comply with' four measures; otherwise, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) would be forced to take lawful

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 08, 2019).

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lawful action threatened: SECP tells FIA to 'comply with' four measures

Securities and Exchange Policy Board (Policy Board) Chairman Khalid Mirza Tuesday asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to 'comply with' four measures; otherwise, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) would be forced to take lawful

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: modest gains

The rupee managed to gain modestly against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.88 and Rs 138.90 respectively, they said.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Industrial policy on Malaysian model nearing completion

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) is giving final touches to the long-awaited Industrial Policy on Malaysian model, to be submitted to the federal cabinet for approval during the current month. This was stated by Prime Minister''s Advisor on C

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: modest gains

The rupee managed to gain modestly against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee inched up versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.88 and Rs 138.90 respectively, they said.

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Industrial policy on Malaysian model nearing completion

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) is giving final touches to the long-awaited Industrial Policy on Malaysian model, to be submitted to the federal cabinet for approval during the current month. This was stated by Prime Minister's Advisor on Co

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 23	278.69
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 23	278.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 23	156.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 23	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 23	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
India Sensex / Dec 23	78,595.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 23	39,161.34
Hang Seng / Dec 23	19,857.04
FTSE 100 / Dec 23	8,068.16
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,830.32

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 23	69.79
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 23	2,632.38
Diesel/Litre / Dec 23	255.38

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 23 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.15 ▲ 1.00 (19.42%)
Dewan Sugar / Dec 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.60 ▲ 1.00 (17.86%)
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.83 ▲ 0.92 (15.57%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	9.50 ▲ 0.95 (11.11%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 23 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.75 ▲ 0.36 (10.62%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Dec 23 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	4.72 ▲ 0.45 (10.54%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	10.55 ▲ 1.00 (10.47%)
Dawood Equities / Dec 23 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	10.63 ▲ 1.00 (10.38%)
HBL Invest Fund / Dec 23 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	4.15 ▲ 0.39 (10.37%)

Stock	Price
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 23 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	36.60 ▼ -4.07 (-10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 23 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.87 ▼ -4.54 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 23 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	37.72 ▼ -4.19 (-10.00%)
Asia Ins. / Dec 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	13.96 ▼ -1.55 (-9.99%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	42.01 ▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 23 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	14.01 ▼ -1.33 (-8.67%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 23 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	6 ▼ -0.54 (-8.26%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 23 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.46 ▼ -0.93 (-8.17%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 23 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.45 ▼ -0.65 (-7.14%)

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WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,942,750 ▲ 0.14
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,327,753 ▲ 0.92
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,280,462 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,644,312 ▲ 0.37
Sui South Gas / Dec 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,619,788 ▲ 0.76
Pak Elektron / Dec 23 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,585,180 ▲ 1.96
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	35,015,764 ▲ 1.32
P.T.C.L. / Dec 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,026,526 ▲ 2.58
B.O.Punjab / Dec 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	29,495,012 ▲ 0.26

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