News Archives for Print - 2019-01-20

Russia to use rail subsidies to regulate domestic grain prices

Russia's plans to regulate domestic grain prices refer only to the use of subsidies for rail transport from remote regions and other previously used mechanisms, the Agriculture Ministry said on Friday. Russian news agencies earlier quoted Agriculture Mini

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Many coffee species threatened with extinction, warn scientists

Climate change and deforestation are putting more than half the world's wild coffee species at risk of extinction, including the popular commercial coffees Arabica and Robusta, scientists warned on Wednesday. Research published by experts at Britain's Roy

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Euronext to push its wheat futures in Black Sea region

Euronext aims this year to encourage more traders operating in the Black Sea region to use its French-based wheat futures as a pan-European benchmark for pricing, the head of commodities said, playing down the idea of developing new products there. Eurone

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan beat South Africa by five wickets in first ODI

Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez hit half centuries as Pakistan cruised to a five-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international on Saturday. Opener Imam hit 86 while Hafeez finished on an unbeaten 71 as Pakistan chased down their 267-ru

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Leisure Leagues receive UNGC Award

Leisure Leagues, the small-sided football organizers, have received 'Living the Global Compact Best Practices Sustainability Award 2018' in the SME category in recognition of their support to UNGC principles and initiatives of sustainability through footb

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

AHC-PCB host Girls Cricket Cup event

The Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with the support of Serena Hotels on Saturday hosted the 4th AHC-PCB Girls' Cricket Cup at the Murghzar Cricket Ground, Islamabad. The AHC-PCB Girls' Cup 2019 involved teams from fo

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Halep sets up Serena showdown as Djokovic relentlessly marches on

World number one Simona Halep set up a headline last 16 showdown with Serena Williams by beating her sister Venus Saturday as Novak Djokovic's relentless drive towards more Australian Open glory cranked up another gear. On day six at Melbourne Park, the R

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 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 Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates firm

The rupee did not move any side in relation to the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates firm

The rupee did not move any side in relation to the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said.

Published 20 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 Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 19, 2019)

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 19, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (January 19, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (January 20, 2019).

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Your rupee last quarter

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (October 01 to December 31, 2018)

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian opposition parties stage giant rally to oust Modi

India's main opposition parties joined forces against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at a rally which attracted hundreds of thousands of people months ahead of elections. The 23 regional groups said they forged a common front to stop Modi's Hind

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Indian opposition parties stage giant rally to oust Modi

India's main opposition parties joined forces against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at a rally which attracted hundreds of thousands of people months ahead of elections. The 23 regional groups said they forged a common front to stop Modi's Hind

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Buzdar, Elahi fail to resolve differences

The rift between the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition partner the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) continues to intensify as Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Saturday failed to convince Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhar

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Buzdar, Elahi fail to resolve differences

The rift between the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition partner the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) continues to intensify as Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Saturday failed to convince Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhar

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afghan Taliban reject talks with US in Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban rejected reports in the Pakistani media that they were prepared to resume meetings with US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in Islamabad and repeated their refusal to deal directly with the Afghan government. Pakistani newspapers and tele

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afghan Taliban reject talks with US in Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban rejected reports in the Pakistani media that they were prepared to resume meetings with US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in Islamabad and repeated their refusal to deal directly with the Afghan government. Pakistani newspapers and tele

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Khalilzad extends stay

United States (US) Special Represe-ntative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has extended his stay in Pakistan. Diplomatic sources relayed that the date for his return has not been finalised yet. "The US Embassy in Islamabad will intimate the Foreign Offic

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Khalilzad extends stay

United States (US) Special Represe-ntative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has extended his stay in Pakistan. Diplomatic sources relayed that the date for his return has not been finalised yet. "The US Embassy in Islamabad will intimate the Foreign Offic

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Three family members, driver shot dead in CTD 'encounter'

At least four persons - husband, wife, teenage daughter and driver - were killed while their minor son received bullet wounds when the vehicle the family was travelling in was attacked in an alleged encounter by the officials of Punjab Counter Terrorism D

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Three family members, driver shot dead in CTD 'encounter'

At least four persons - husband, wife, teenage daughter and driver - were killed while their minor son received bullet wounds when the vehicle the family was travelling in was attacked in an alleged encounter by the officials of Punjab Counter Terrorism D

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Two LNG ships docked at Port Qasim: minister

Two vessels containing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) were anchored off Karachi coast, informed the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday. According to his Twitter post, the minister appreciated the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) for

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Two LNG ships docked at Port Qasim: minister

Two vessels containing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) were anchored off Karachi coast, informed the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday. According to his Twitter post, the minister appreciated the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) for

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Two LNG ships docked at Port Qasim: minister

Two vessels containing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) were anchored off Karachi coast, informed the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday. According to his Twitter post, the minister appreciated the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) for

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

No breakthrough in US-China trade talks: Trump adviser

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow has played down reports of a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, but said progress had been made. "We've made some progress with China in the deputy's meeting in Beijing," Larry Kudlow, director of the National

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

No breakthrough in US-China trade talks: Trump adviser

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow has played down reports of a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, but said progress had been made. "We've made some progress with China in the deputy's meeting in Beijing," Larry Kudlow, director of the National

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

No breakthrough in US-China trade talks: Trump adviser

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow has played down reports of a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, but said progress had been made. "We''ve made some progress with China in the deputy''s meeting in Beijing," Larry Kudlow, director of the Nationa

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Military courts: major parties need to develop consensus: Fawad

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has emphasised the need for reaching a consensus over the proposal of bringing a constitutional amendment to extend the regime of military courts in the country.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Military courts: major parties need to develop consensus: Fawad

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has emphasised the need for reaching a consensus over the proposal of bringing a constitutional amendment to extend the regime of military courts in the country.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Death toll from Mexico fuel pipeline blast rises to 66

The death toll from the explosion of a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves in central Mexico has risen to 66, the governor of the state of Hidalgo said on Saturday. At a news conference with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Hidalgo G

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Death toll from Mexico fuel pipeline blast rises to 66

The death toll from the explosion of a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves in central Mexico has risen to 66, the governor of the state of Hidalgo said on Saturday. At a news conference with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Hidalgo G

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Adviser says all-time high exports just around the corner

Abdul Razzak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Investment Saturday said despite a number of challenges Pakistan's economy is heading towards improvement and the country's overall exports will hit all-time high by the

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Adviser says all-time high exports just around the corner

Abdul Razzak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Investment Saturday said despite a number of challenges Pakistan's economy is heading towards improvement and the country's overall exports will hit all-time high by the

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Adviser says all-time high exports just around the corner

Abdul Razzak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Investment Saturday said despite a number of challenges Pakistan''s economy is heading towards improvement and the country''s overall exports will hit all-time high by t

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Exports, business growth: mid-term economic framework finalised

Finance Minister Asad Umar and his team on Saturday almost finalised medium-term economic framework of the present government, focusing on measures to bring about reforms in the economy with emphasis on growth in exports and revival of business, as it wil

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Exports, business growth: mid-term economic framework finalised

Finance Minister Asad Umar and his team on Saturday almost finalised medium-term economic framework of the present government, focusing on measures to bring about reforms in the economy with emphasis on growth in exports and revival of business, as it wil

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Exports, business growth: mid-term economic framework finalised

Finance Minister Asad Umar and his team on Saturday almost finalised medium-term economic framework of the present government, focusing on measures to bring about reforms in the economy with emphasis on growth in exports and revival of business, as it wil

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Relative economic slowdown is inevitable'

A section of media on January 18 carried analysis and comments on "Global Economic Condition Survey" (GECS) and the latest edition of GECS contends Pakistan's economy's confidence fell in the final quarter of 2018 as it continued to struggle with macroeco

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Relative economic slowdown is inevitable'

A section of media on January 18 carried analysis and comments on "Global Economic Condition Survey" (GECS) and the latest edition of GECS contends Pakistan's economy's confidence fell in the final quarter of 2018 as it continued to struggle with macroeco

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

''Relative economic slowdown is inevitable''

A section of media on January 18 carried analysis and comments on "Global Economic Condition Survey" (GECS) and the latest edition of GECS contends Pakistan''s economy''s confidence fell in the final quarter of 2018 as it continued to struggle with macroe

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet clears Gharo solar project's tariff notification

The Cabinet is said to have cleared tariff notification of 50MW M/s Gharo Solar Power Project on the reason that the company will sell produced electric power to K-Electric as Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) will be signed by the company with KE at its ow

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet clears Gharo solar project's tariff notification

The Cabinet is said to have cleared tariff notification of 50MW M/s Gharo Solar Power Project on the reason that the company will sell produced electric power to K-Electric as Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) will be signed by the company with KE at its ow

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet clears Gharo solar project''s tariff notification

The Cabinet is said to have cleared tariff notification of 50MW M/s Gharo Solar Power Project on the reason that the company will sell produced electric power to K-Electric as Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) will be signed by the company with KE at its ow

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Alleged misuse of ATL by wings' employees: FTO issues notice for disciplinary proceedings

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued notice to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)/Secretary Revenue Division and Member (IT) FBR for initiating disciplinary proceedings against Pral/Iris/FBR/IT-Wing employees in a complaint of massive irregular

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Alleged misuse of ATL by wings' employees: FTO issues notice for disciplinary proceedings

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued notice to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)/Secretary Revenue Division and Member (IT) FBR for initiating disciplinary proceedings against Pral/Iris/FBR/IT-Wing employees in a complaint of massive irregular

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Alleged misuse of ATL by wings'' employees: FTO issues notice for disciplinary proceedings

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued notice to Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)/Secretary Revenue Division and Member (IT) FBR for initiating disciplinary proceedings against Pral/Iris/FBR/IT-Wing employees in a complaint of massive irregular

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rashid 'predicts' Trump's visit to Pakistan

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has claimed that Saudi Arabia will make a huge investment in Pakistan in near future. The minister revealed this while talking to the media on Saturday at Railways Headq-uarters. "I can see Trump visiting

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rashid 'predicts' Trump's visit to Pakistan

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has claimed that Saudi Arabia will make a huge investment in Pakistan in near future. The minister revealed this while talking to the media on Saturday at Railways Headq-uarters. "I can see Trump visiting

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Business Recorder Staffer grieved

Haji Sana Ullah, father of senior staff reporter of the Business Recorder, Islamabad, Mushtaq Ghumman, passed away on Saturday after prolong illness. His funeral prayers will be offered at 2pm on Sunday in Koloki Village near Sambrial, District Sia

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Earthquake jolts Mansehra, surroundings

A mild earthquake jolted Mansehra and surroundings here on Saturday but no causalities or property damages were reported.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

UNGA President visits markets of Islamabad

The visiting President of UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa on Saturday spent her second day in the federal capital by visiting markets for shopping, reflecting improved security situation in the country. President Espinosa who is visiting Pakis

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Qasmi's appointment as MD PTV: ex-information minister files review petition

Former Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed has prayed to the apex court to review its judgement regarding payment of 20% of Rs 197.8 million in two months in the chairman PTV appointment case.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Qasmi's appointment as MD PTV: ex-information minister files review petition

Former Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed has prayed to the apex court to review its judgement regarding payment of 20% of Rs 197.8 million in two months in the chairman PTV appointment case.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Nai Gaj dam project: capital cost soars to Rs 41.791 billion

The capital cost of Nai Gaj Dam in Dadu district of Sindh has gone up manifold from Rs16.924 billion in 2009 to Rs41.791 billion in 2019, a working paper of the project indicated. Federal government is mainly financing the project with sharing 96 percent

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Nai Gaj dam project: capital cost soars to Rs 41.791 billion

The capital cost of Nai Gaj Dam in Dadu district of Sindh has gone up manifold from Rs16.924 billion in 2009 to Rs41.791 billion in 2019, a working paper of the project indicated. Federal government is mainly financing the project with sharing 96 percent

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Nai Gaj dam project: capital cost soars to Rs 41.791 billion

The capital cost of Nai Gaj Dam in Dadu district of Sindh has gone up manifold from Rs16.924 billion in 2009 to Rs41.791 billion in 2019, a working paper of the project indicated. Federal government is mainly financing the project with sharing 96 percent

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Omni Group: FIA asked to submit reply by January 23

The banking court on Saturday issued notices to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit its reply on January 23 after Anwar Majeed and his son Abdul Ghani Majeed, accused in money laundering case, moved the court for bail.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Omni Group: FIA asked to submit reply by January 23

The banking court on Saturday issued notices to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit its reply on January 23 after Anwar Majeed and his son Abdul Ghani Majeed, accused in money laundering case, moved the court for bail.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan beat South Africa by five wickets in first ODI

Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez hit half centuries as Pakistan cruised to a five-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international on Saturday. Opener Imam hit 86 while Hafeez finished on an unbeaten 71 as Pakistan chased down their 267-ru

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan beat South Africa by five wickets in first ODI

Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez hit half centuries as Pakistan cruised to a five-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international on Saturday. Opener Imam hit 86 while Hafeez finished on an unbeaten 71 as Pakistan chased down their 267-ru

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Is our parliament a rudderless ship?

On the face of it, the suggestion of opposition leader Syed Khursheed Shah is completely accurate. According to him, an ad needs to be placed in media to find out prime minister Imran Khan because he is missing from the National Assembly ever since his el

Updated 29 Jul, 2019 07:08am

PTI government versus NAB

As the federal government's spokesman, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry normally does a pretty good job of explaining and defending its policies. But when it comes to any controversial issue involving Prime Minister Imran Khan, logic, even common sensi

Updated 29 Jul, 2019 07:05am

Currency

Time to strengthen SBP's MPC

The economic team, including SBP, is taking too much time to make moves, and in the process taking some unwarranted decisions. The disposition was not much different for previous regimes; but the learning curve is proving to be too costly as there are not

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Same old elite? Macron's 'revolution' fails with fed up French

Jean-Baptiste Moreau, a farmer who splits his time between parliament and his cowsheds, thought he would be part of the solution to France's political problems when he was elected. The 41-year-old won a seat in parliament in June 2017 in what some comment

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

A month into US govt shutdown, the economy blinks first

After four weeks, the partial shutdown of the US government has begun to rattle the world's largest economy, particularly hitting consumer sentiment, a mainstay of growth. A closely-watched monthly consumer survey on Friday touched its lowest level since

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Post-18th Amendment fiscal challenges'

Through my letter to this newspaper I wish to draw attention of Senator Raza Rabbani, the chairman of a parliamentary committee that gave birth to the 18th Constitutional Amendment, to what the two seasoned tax experts have suggested for achieving fiscal

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Afridi vows to make Pakistan a drug-free country

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi Saturday categorically said the government would make all-out efforts to make the country free of drugs and a full-fledged operation against drug and land mafia would continue.

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Robberies on the rise in federal capital

There is no let-up in increasing crime cases in the heavily-guarded federal capital as armed robbers struck various places of the city, depriving citizens of cash and valuables worth millions of rupees. According to data gathered by Business Recorder <

Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PM takes to Twitter to censure 'ruling elite' over ECL issue

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday took to Twitter once again to censure the 'ruling elite' over their reaction to the government's decision to place their names on the Exit Control List (ECL). Khan, who is very fond of social media, took to Twitter to
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Asfandyar calls for defeating mindset of terrorism

ANP's president, Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that for the establishment of durable peace there is no other option than defeating the mindset of terrorism. He expressed these views in message on eve of the third anniversary of terrorists' attack on Bacha
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Motiwala for early resolution of Pak-Afghan trade & transit issues

Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has sought time from Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood to discuss issues being faced by the business community of bo
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Peshawar's BRT to be inaugurated on March 23

The construction work on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is speedily under way so that to inaugurate the mega project on March 23, 2019. In addition, the government is going to start Rs 200 million's project for restoration of historical beauty of Khyber Baza
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

UNGA chief participates in tree plantation drive

President of UN General Assembly Maria Espinosa along with Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam and Pakistan's Ambassador at UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi planted a tree here in the federal capital on Saturday as part of Ten Billion Tree Tsu
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

KP CM to formally inaugurate Karak oil refinery

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan will formally inaugurate the oil refinery at district Karak and for this purpose has directed the convening of a meeting of authorities concerned to finalise all requirements in this regard.
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Handing over of JPMC, NICVD, NICH: Sindh government to file review petition in SC

Sindh government has decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court on its judgment vis-à-vis handing over of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), National Institute of Child Health Dise
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'CJP Khosa has no Twitter account'

The Supreme Court on Saturday clarified that Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa has no Twitter account and the account being run on social media in his name is fake. The statement issued by the apex court said that Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa is
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Malaysian team lauds organisers for making PEOC a permanent feature

High level Malaysian delegation headed by the Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar bin Mohd Akin, Deputy Minister of Primary Industries in Malaysia along-with the Secretary General of Malaysian Palm Oil Ministry and other high profile officials from Malaysian Palm
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Anti-polio drive in KP begins on Monday

The first anti-polio campaign of the year will be commenced from Monday (tomorrow) across the province including the recently merged sub-division (FRs) wherein more than 5.89 million children under the age of five years will be given Oral Polio Vaccine (O
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Symposium on 'Emergency Medicine' held at ZU

"There are 43 percent of deaths in children aged 1-4, 52 percent of deaths in children aged 5-14, 76 percent of deaths in children aged 15-24 and the biggest reason of sudden deaths among youngsters are mostly injuries. Males are more likely to sustain in
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

KATI demands relief in upcoming mini-budget

Acting President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Faraz-ur-Rehman has expressed hoped the government would provide relief to industry in upcoming "mini budget".
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Speakers highlighted importance of using art & ability for betterment of society

Pakistan's first dedicated liberal arts university, Habib University's Center of Media and Design, in collaboration with the magazine, ADA (Architecture, Design, and Art), hosted a day-long symposium titled 'Curating culture: Perspectives on architecture,
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Rain, snowfall likely in most parts of country today

A new spell of rain and snowfall is expected from Sunday to grip nearly all parts of the country from southern port city to the northern areas, the Met Office said on Saturday. A new weather system has entered the country that is likely to unleash widespr
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Baldia factory fire case: ATC summons more witnesses on January 23

Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Rauf Siddiqui, appeared before the anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday in Baldia factory fire case. MQM workers Rehman alias Bhoola, Zubair, and others also appeared before the ATC. The court
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Textile sector urged to use Danish water treatment technology

Developed and under developed countries should keep bilateral relations to utilize each other technology and to compete the challenges of new era. Denmark embassy will play its role to provide each possible assistance and has desired that textile industri
Published 20 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 14	279.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 14	279.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 14	152.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 14	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 14	1.26
Euro to USD / Feb 14	1.05
UK LIBOR % / Feb 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 14	6,114.63
India Sensex / Feb 14	75,939.21
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 14	39,149.43
Nasdaq / Feb 14	20,026.77
Hang Seng / Feb 14	22,620.33
FTSE 100 / Feb 14	8,732.46
Dow Jones / Feb 14	44,546.08
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 14	22,513.42
France CAC40 / Feb 14	8,178.54

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 14	70.74
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 14	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 14	262,517
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 14	2,882.53
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 14	68.31
Petrol/Litre / Feb 16	256.13
Diesel/Litre / Feb 16	263.95

Stock	Price
At-Tahur Ltd. / Feb 14 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	35.26 ▲ 3.21 (10.02%)
Saritow Spinning / Feb 14 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	23.84 ▲ 2.17 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Feb 14 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	38.02 ▲ 3.46 (10.01%)
Lucky Cement / Feb 14 Lucky Cement Limited(LUCK)	1,366.37 ▲ 124.22 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Feb 14 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	108.35 ▲ 9.85 (10%)
Agriautos Ind. / Feb 14 Agriauto Industries Limited(AGIL)	115.49 ▲ 10.5 (10%)
Mandviwala / Feb 14 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	20.48 ▲ 1.86 (9.99%)
Sindh Abadgar / Feb 14 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	50.08 ▲ 4.55 (9.99%)
Popular Islamic / Feb 14 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	12.37 ▲ 1.04 (9.18%)
F.Credit & Inv / Feb 14 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.39 ▲ 0.7 (9.1%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Textile / Feb 14 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	6.80 ▼ -0.99 (-12.71%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Feb 14 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	7.55 ▼ -0.93 (-10.97%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Feb 14 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	10.77 ▼ -1.2 (-10.03%)
Redco Textile / Feb 14 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	22.60 ▼ -2.51 (-10%)
Engro Powergen / Feb 14 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	25.78 ▼ -2.86 (-9.99%)
D.M. Textile / Feb 14 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Universal Ins. / Feb 14 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	12.91 ▼ -1.43 (-9.97%)
Sakrand Sugar / Feb 14 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.11 ▼ -1.34 (-9.96%)
Idrees Tex. / Feb 14 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	12.81 ▼ -1.41 (-9.92%)
Sui South Gas / Feb 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32.68 ▼ -3.56 (-9.82%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Feb 14 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	79,317,612 ▼ -0.66
Lotte Chemical / Feb 14 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	72,104,503 ▼ -1.12
Power Cement / Feb 14 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	40,290,839 ▼ -0.18
Sui South Gas / Feb 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,711,461 ▼ -3.56
Hascol Petrol / Feb 14 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	31,600,150 ▼ -0.41
Dewan Motors / Feb 14 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	31,281,602 ▼ -2.6
Cnergyico PK / Feb 14 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	20,508,125 ▼ -0.25
Fauji Foods Ltd / Feb 14 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	20,173,357 ▼ -0.24
Fauji Cement / Feb 14 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,904,777 ▼ -1.09
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,467,161 ▼ -0.04

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