News Archives for Print - 2019-01-12

Special police force to protect ancient relics in the offing

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Minister Muhammad Atif Khan has said that a special police force would be created to ensure protection and security to 2000-year-old Buddhism heritage and ancient relics in the province.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Mandviwalla irked by defamation notice

Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla Friday has appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate what he says former ambassador of Pakistan to US Ali Siddiqui's purported assets, businesses and s

Updated 18 Nov, 2019 11:29am

Appointment of Nadra chairman: IHC adjourns hearing of petitions till February 1

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday adjourned hearing of all the three petitions challenging the appointment of chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Formation of standing bodies, legislation: Speaker holds meetings with opposition leaders

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser held separate meetings with opposition members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Friday and discussed matters relating to formation of standing committees, legislation and smo

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Minister vows to ensure safe journey on roads

Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has said they are determined to overcome travelling difficulties being faced by the people and provide them safe and sound journey on roads.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Private schools instructed to issue 'only monthly fee challan'

Sindh Private Education department on Friday directed the administration of private schools to issue only monthly fee challan instead of demanding quarterly/bimonthly fees from the students.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian HC, Janjua discuss visa issues

Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria has exchanged views with Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on issues related to the difficulties in getting visas for citizens of both countries and the alleged harassment of diplomats in each other's capitals.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afghan government team meets JI chief

A delegation of the Afghan government led by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's special envoy and a former ambassador Umer Daudzai called on Emir Jamaat-e-Islami, Siraj-ul-Haq, in the federal capital on Friday and discussed ways and means to improve the situ

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Punjab Assembly: Opposition protests over not removing names from ECL

The opposition in Punjab Assembly on Friday protested against the PTI government for not removing the names of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah from Exit Control List (ECL) despite t

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Reports about visa facility to Israeli citizens termed 'misleading'

The government of Pakistan on Friday rubbished reports as 'misleading' which claimed about provision of visa facility on arrival to Israeli citizens despite having no diplomatic ties with Israel.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Baldia factory fire

According to media reports, a German court has thrown out a lawsuit by Pakistani plaintiffs against clothing retailer KiK over a deadly 2012 fire at a Karachi's Baldia Town garment factory, saying the statute of limitations had expired.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

France's 'yellow vest' protests could shake up eurozone bond markets

France's response to "yellow vest" protests could be a turning point for euro zone bond markets if it kicks off an era of increased public borrowing in the bloc and loads additional debt on to a market already nervous over the removal of ECB stimulus.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rising interest

Notwithstanding the number of hours spent reading, the logic and objectives of monetary policy decisions have largely remained inexplicable and dare one say, illogical; albeit this does not mean all other economic theories make perfect sense.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Reviving ailing PSEs - I

The Federal Cabinet last month decided to constitute "Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Company" to revive 193 state-owned entities and manage their affairs in an efficient manner.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The ECL controversy

The federal cabinet has decided to await receipt of written orders issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on removal of names of the Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah from the Exit Control

Updated 27 Jul, 2019 09:05am

Remittances highly critical for our economy

The Governor State Bank of Pakistan while launching online payment platform for remittances operated by Ani-Financial Services in collaboration with Telenor Microfinance Bank and Valou Malaysia emphasised the importance of remittances in the country's eco

Updated 27 Jul, 2019 09:05am

Trump says won't declare national emergency 'so fast'

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out declaring a national emergency imminently to bypass Congress and get funding for his Mexico-US border wall project. "The easy solution is for me to call a national emergency... (but) I'm not going to do it so

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Trump says won't declare national emergency 'so fast'

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out declaring a national emergency imminently to bypass Congress and get funding for his Mexico-US border wall project. "The easy solution is for me to call a national emergency... (but) I'm not going to do it so

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

January 15 deadline: Owners of non-activated mobile devices given option

The government has provided an option to the owners of mobile devices, which are not activated by upcoming January 15 to get such devices regularised on payment of leviable duty/taxes along with payment of 10 percent fine and submission of Certificate of

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

January 15 deadline: Owners of non-activated mobile devices given option

The government has provided an option to the owners of mobile devices, which are not activated by upcoming January 15 to get such devices regularised on payment of leviable duty/taxes along with payment of 10 percent fine and submission of Certificate of

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

January 15 deadline: Owners of non-activated mobile devices given option

The government has provided an option to the owners of mobile devices, which are not activated by upcoming January 15 to get such devices regularised on payment of leviable duty/taxes along with payment of 10 percent fine and submission of Certificate of

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Supply of wheat to food department: TCP seeks Sindh CS''s help for clearance of Rs 18 billion dues

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Dr Riaz Ahmed Memon has sought help from Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah for clearance of over a decade old outstanding amount of Rs 18 billion pending against supply to provincial food department,

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Supply of wheat to food department: TCP seeks Sindh CS's help for clearance of Rs 18 billion dues

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Dr Riaz Ahmed Memon has sought help from Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah for clearance of over a decade old outstanding amount of Rs 18 billion pending against supply to provincial food department,

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Supply of wheat to food department: TCP seeks Sindh CS's help for clearance of Rs 18 billion dues

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) Chairman Dr Riaz Ahmed Memon has sought help from Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah for clearance of over a decade old outstanding amount of Rs 18 billion pending against supply to provincial food department,

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Bid to oust Muslim from Republican post fails in Texas

A bid to oust a Republican Party leader in Texas because he is a Muslim has failed after it was put to a vote of the executive committee. Committee members voted 139-49 on Thursday night to retain Shahid Shafi, a trauma surgeon, as the vice chairman of th

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Bid to oust Muslim from Republican post fails in Texas

A bid to oust a Republican Party leader in Texas because he is a Muslim has failed after it was put to a vote of the executive committee. Committee members voted 139-49 on Thursday night to retain Shahid Shafi, a trauma surgeon, as the vice chairman of th

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SECP imposes Rs130,000 penalty on KE CEO, directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed an aggregated penalty of Rs 130,000 on chief executive officer and directors of the K-Electric Limited (company). In this regard, the SECP has uploaded an order on its website on Friday

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SECP imposes Rs130,000 penalty on KE CEO, directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed an aggregated penalty of Rs 130,000 on chief executive officer and directors of the K-Electric Limited (company). In this regard, the SECP has uploaded an order on its website on Friday

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SECP imposes Rs130,000 penalty on KE CEO, directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed an aggregated penalty of Rs 130,000 on chief executive officer and directors of the K-Electric Limited (company). In this regard, the SECP has uploaded an order on its website on Friday

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Defence products effective solution for UAE's needs'

Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal said that the country's defence industry products and equipments are at par with the international standards that can provide effective solutions to growing defence needs of UAE. She said this while ta

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Defence products effective solution for UAE's needs'

Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal said that the country's defence industry products and equipments are at par with the international standards that can provide effective solutions to growing defence needs of UAE. She said this while ta

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

CJP says never interfere in any others' domain

Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said, "I founded judicial activism with good intention but never interfered in any others' domain." Addressing a farewell ceremony arranged by the Lahore High Court Bar Association, the CJP said, "Purp

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

CJP says never interfere in any others' domain

Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said, "I founded judicial activism with good intention but never interfered in any others' domain." Addressing a farewell ceremony arranged by the Lahore High Court Bar Association, the CJP said, "Purp

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NFC reconstituted

In partial modification of notification SRO 374(I)/2015 dated 24th April, 2015, SRO.123(I)/2016 dated 16th February, 2016 and SRO.11(KE)/2017 dated 9th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Article 160(I) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakist

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NFC reconstituted

In partial modification of notification SRO 374(I)/2015 dated 24th April, 2015, SRO.123(I)/2016 dated 16th February, 2016 and SRO.11(KE)/2017 dated 9th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Article 160(I) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakist

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NFC reconstituted

In partial modification of notification SRO 374(I)/2015 dated 24th April, 2015, SRO.123(I)/2016 dated 16th February, 2016 and SRO.11(KE)/2017 dated 9th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Article 160(I) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakist

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NFC reconstituted

In partial modification of notification SRO 374(I)/2015 dated 24th April, 2015, SRO.123(I)/2016 dated 16th February, 2016 and SRO.11(KE)/2017 dated 9th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Article 160(I) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakist

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NFC reconstituted

In partial modification of notification SRO 374(I)/2015 dated 24th April, 2015, SRO.123(I)/2016 dated 16th February, 2016 and SRO.11(KE)/2017 dated 9th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Article 160(I) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakist

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rise of renewables creating ''new world'': report

The rapid growth of renewable energy sources and the demise of fossil fuels are causing major changes in global politics, a special commission said in a report Friday. The shift "will alter the global distribution of power, relations between states, the r

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rise of renewables creating 'new world': report

The rapid growth of renewable energy sources and the demise of fossil fuels are causing major changes in global politics, a special commission said in a report Friday. The shift "will alter the global distribution of power, relations between states, the r

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rise of renewables creating 'new world': report

The rapid growth of renewable energy sources and the demise of fossil fuels are causing major changes in global politics, a special commission said in a report Friday. The shift "will alter the global distribution of power, relations between states, the r

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Israeli gunfire kills Gaza woman during border protests

Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian woman during Gaza border protests on Friday, medics said, and the military said it opened fire in response to grenade and rock attacks and breaches of the frontier. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesman for the Gaza health mini

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Israeli gunfire kills Gaza woman during border protests

Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian woman during Gaza border protests on Friday, medics said, and the military said it opened fire in response to grenade and rock attacks and breaches of the frontier. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesman for the Gaza health mini

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (January 11, 2019) and the forecast for Saturday (January 12, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rashid, Buzdar discuss traders' issues

Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad here on Friday assured that traders' problems will be solved on priority basis. "The PTI government acknowledges important role of traders in the

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

India plans manned space mission by December 2021

India will send its first manned mission into space by December 2021, the head of the country's space agency said on Friday. The three-person mission would make the Asian giant the fourth country after Russia, the United States and China to put people in

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Powell sought fast end in 2013 to Fed's bond-buying programme

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in his early days on the US central bank's board of governors, argued frequently and forcefully for an end to the bond purchases undertaken to support the recovery from the financial crisis, transcripts of policy me

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Powell sought fast end in 2013 to Fed's bond-buying programme

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in his early days on the US central bank's board of governors, argued frequently and forcefully for an end to the bond purchases undertaken to support the recovery from the financial crisis, transcripts of policy me

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 11, 2019)

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Projects in the Chenab basin: India agrees to allow inspection

In a major breakthrough, India has agreed to allow Pakistani team led by Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah for inspection of Indian projects in the Chenab basin in Held Kashmir. This was claimed by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Projects in the Chenab basin: India agrees to allow inspection

In a major breakthrough, India has agreed to allow Pakistani team led by Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah for inspection of Indian projects in the Chenab basin in Held Kashmir. This was claimed by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Projects in the Chenab basin: India agrees to allow inspection

In a major breakthrough, India has agreed to allow Pakistani team led by Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah for inspection of Indian projects in the Chenab basin in Held Kashmir. This was claimed by Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Five arrested over attack on Chinese consulate

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), an Indian spy agency, perpetrated the November attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Additional IG Dr Amir Ahmed Shaikh disclosed on Friday. "The deadly terrorist attack was planned in Afghanistan, and executed with the

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Five arrested over attack on Chinese consulate

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), an Indian spy agency, perpetrated the November attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Additional IG Dr Amir Ahmed Shaikh disclosed on Friday. "The deadly terrorist attack was planned in Afghanistan, and executed with the

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 inches up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend as investors adopted a cautious approach on the last trading day. BRIndex100 closed on 4,127.41 points, up 5.19 points or 0.13 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,148.34 and intraday low of

Published 12 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 Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 inches up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend as investors adopted a cautious approach on the last trading day. BRIndex100 closed on 4,127.41 points, up 5.19 points or 0.13 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,148.34 and intraday low of

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up two paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.84 and Rs 138.86 respectively, they said.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 inches up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend as investors adopted a cautious approach on the last trading day. BRIndex100 closed on 4,127.41 points, up 5.19 points or 0.13 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,148.34 and intraday low of

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee picked up two paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.84 and Rs 138.86 respectively, they said.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Wheat to be exported without subsidy

After a gap of 10 years, Pakistani wheat will be exported without subsidy as a number of bidders have agreed to procure commodity at higher than minimum price fixed by PASSCO. In order to offload the stocks of wheat before arrival of new crop, Economic Co

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Wheat to be exported without subsidy

After a gap of 10 years, Pakistani wheat will be exported without subsidy as a number of bidders have agreed to procure commodity at higher than minimum price fixed by PASSCO. In order to offload the stocks of wheat before arrival of new crop, Economic Co

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Wheat to be exported without subsidy

After a gap of 10 years, Pakistani wheat will be exported without subsidy as a number of bidders have agreed to procure commodity at higher than minimum price fixed by PASSCO. In order to offload the stocks of wheat before arrival of new crop, Economic Co

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

9-15 percent increase in drug prices notified

With the approval of the federal government, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has increased drug prices in the range from 09 percent to 15 percent. According to a notification issued on Friday, maximum retail prices of drugs may be increas

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

9-15 percent increase in drug prices notified

With the approval of the federal government, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has increased drug prices in the range from 09 percent to 15 percent. According to a notification issued on Friday, maximum retail prices of drugs may be increas

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

9-15 percent increase in drug prices notified

With the approval of the federal government, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has increased drug prices in the range from 09 percent to 15 percent. According to a notification issued on Friday, maximum retail prices of drugs may be increas

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (January 11, 2019)

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Brexit donors say UK will reverse decision to leave EU

Two of the biggest donors to the Brexit campaign say they now believe the project they championed will eventually be abandoned by the government and the United Kingdom will stay in the European Union. Peter Hargreaves, the billionaire who was the second b

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (January 11, 2019)

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Brexit donors say UK will reverse decision to leave EU

Two of the biggest donors to the Brexit campaign say they now believe the project they championed will eventually be abandoned by the government and the United Kingdom will stay in the European Union. Peter Hargreaves, the billionaire who was the second b

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (January 11, 2019)

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

IMF team meets tax officials

A team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday visited Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters and met tax authorities to discuss different issues including reforms and taxation system of Pakistan. It is reliably learnt that the IMF team led by Re

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

IMF team meets tax officials

A team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday visited Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters and met tax authorities to discuss different issues including reforms and taxation system of Pakistan. It is reliably learnt that the IMF team led by Re

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

IMF team meets tax officials

A team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday visited Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters and met tax authorities to discuss different issues including reforms and taxation system of Pakistan. It is reliably learnt that the IMF team led by Re

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

IMF team meets tax officials

A team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday visited Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters and met tax authorities to discuss different issues including reforms and taxation system of Pakistan. It is reliably learnt that the IMF team led by Re

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SC refuses to close Asghar Khan case

The Supreme Court declined the plea of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to close the Asghar Khan case, saying the object of the judgement was to cleanse the system. The secretary defence was directed to file a report regarding the process and proceeding

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

SC refuses to close Asghar Khan case

The Supreme Court declined the plea of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to close the Asghar Khan case, saying the object of the judgement was to cleanse the system. The secretary defence was directed to file a report regarding the process and proceeding

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Saudi team to visit Gwadar for refinery project

Saudi Minister for Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih will arrive in Gwadar today to formulate modalities for setting up Saudi Amarco''s proposed oil refinery at Gwadar. The sources said that Minister for Petroleum Ghula

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Saudi team to visit Gwadar for refinery project

Saudi Minister for Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih will arrive in Gwadar today to formulate modalities for setting up Saudi Amarco's proposed oil refinery at Gwadar. The sources said that Minister for Petroleum Ghulam

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 11, 2019).

Published 12 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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