News Archives for Print - 2019-02-11

Equal facilities for women in business urged

Speakers have stressed the need for provision of equal facilities and opportunities for women businesspersons to play their due in economic growth and development of the country. They were addressing at a seminar jointly organised by Women Chamber of Comm

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Opposition not interested in destabilising PTI government: ANP

Provincial president, ANP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that opposition had not decided to destabilize the government and earned bad name in the masses. In an interview, Hoti, who is also a former chief minister of the KP province, sa

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

UN-EU partnership: regional meeting to prevent drug abuse begins today

The regional meeting on 'Preventing Drug Abuse in Educational Settings' will begin at the Foreign Ministry today (Monday). Senior officials from regional countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzb

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Consistency in policies needed for investors: an interview with Abbas Sajid, chief convener HVACR Society Pakistan

The HVACR Society is the representative body of over 3000 companies that provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerating (HVACR) technologies, with members ranging from large multinationals as well as SMEs. The sector has expanded into gr

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Consistency in policies needed for investors: an interview with Abbas Sajid, chief convener HVACR Society Pakistan

The HVACR Society is the representative body of over 3000 companies that provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerating (HVACR) technologies, with members ranging from large multinationals as well as SMEs. The sector has expanded into gr

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Dar vows to turn Sialkot into a green city

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Youth Affairs Usman Dar, Provincial Minister for Special Education Chaudhry Muhammad Akhlaq along with Deputy Commissioner Syed Bilal Haider inaugurated the spring tree plantation campaign by planting tree in Deputy

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Two HMs, officials punished on sexual harassment charges

Ombudsperson Punjab Rukhsana Gillani has penalized two headmasters of government schools and a senior officer of Rescue 1122 on charges of sexual harassment at work place. An official spokesman said that the awarded punishment would go a long way to curb

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Maritime moot focuses on security challenges and opportunities

Maritime security challenges and opportunities remained in focus on the second day of the 8th International Maritime Conference 2019. The 1st and 2nd sessions were graced by Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat and Pakistan Institute of I

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PTI government has already acceded to IMF's conditions: Marriyum

Reacting over likely meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and International Monetary Fund delegation, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led federal government has already comp

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Fiscal Year 2018-19: over Rs 43 billion taxes recovered so far: Chawla

Sindh Minister for Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control (ET&NC) and Parliamentary Affairs Mukesh Kumar Chawla has said that the E&T department has recovered rupees 43017.962 million during current fiscal year from July 2018 to January 2019 in terms of vari

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Four more infants die in drought-hit Thar

Four more children died from complications caused by malnutrition and other waterborne diseases in the drought-hit Tharparkar district in the last two days, taking the death toll to 76 this year so far. Sources at the Civil Hospital, Mithi said the four c

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Moonis may become federal minister

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has dropped its differences with PTI as it has been promised a Federal Ministry for Punjab Assembly speaker Ch Pervaiz Elahi's son Ch Moonis Elahi who is expected to take oath next week. On special directions of the Prime

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Sunni, Shia seminaries: Iran's top religious leader Arafi for closer liaison

Member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and President of Iranian seminaries Ayatolllah Alireza Arafi, who is also Chairman of Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, visited religious education institution Jamia Ashrafia here on Sunday

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Two-day Lahooti Melo concludes at SU

Two-day Lahooti Melo 2019, a joint venture of Sindh University and Lahooti Organization concluded upon strong note of practicing and preaching of core human values including love, peace and universal brother hood. Ecstatic music performances until wee hou

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

UC councillor kills father over petty dispute

A Union Council councillor killed a person and injured his son over a petty dispute here on Sunday. The dispute emerged over parking of a motorcycle in street outside the residence of the local bodies member in Nawan Shehr, Abbottabad. The culprit got ann

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Asma Jahangir remembered on her first death anniversary

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) marked the first death anniversary of Asma Jahangir with renewed pledge to continue her mission. For the HRCP which she co-founded in 1987, her demise was a loss but that has translated into a renewed determinati

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Prices of essential food items witness mixed trend

Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities, including vegetable, pulses, chicken meat, sugar, flour and other have witnessed in retail market, said in a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Sunday.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PPP voices concern over, arrests, curbs on freedom of expression

Pakistan Peoples Party is extremely concerned at the arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings and curbs on civil rights, and on freedom of expression and association under the watch of selected Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Gestapo police. Far from p

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Two million epilepsy patients await government's attention: Dr Fowzia

More than 2 million epilepsy patients in Pakistan await government attention as lack of facilities and very costly medicines are still a big hurdle to reduce epilepsy burden from our crumbling healthcare sector, said noted neuro-physician of the country a

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

KP declares merged districts of erstwhile Fata as sessions divisions

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has approved to declare newly merged seven districts of the erstwhile FATA as sessions divisions.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

14 killed in road accidents

At least 14 people died while 922 suffered injuries in road accidents across the Punjab during the last 24 hours, said rescue officials. According to them, 213 out of 841 road accidents were reported only in Lahore during the last 24 hours. Total 740 male

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Institutions of accountability are independent: Sarwar

Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that all the institutions of accountability are independent. "Had there been any political intervention, Senior Minister Aleem Khan would not have been arrested," he said, speaking to the MPAs and MNAs

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Naqeebullah case: Sherpao voices concern over disappearance of eye-witness

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has expressed concern over the disappearance of a key eyewitness in the Naqeebullah Mahsud murder case and asked the Chief Justice Supreme Court to take a suo motu notice of the incident.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Davis retains WBA super featherweight world title

Gervonta Davis retained his World Boxing Association super featherweight world title with a vicious first-round knockout of former world champion Hugo Ruiz on Saturday. Unbeaten Davis lived up to his knockout-artist reputation with his 20th win inside the

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

West Indies pace exposes England soft centre once again

England's batsmen collapsed to West Indian pace yet again as they lost six wickets for 45 runs to be dismissed for 277 in their first innings just before lunch on the second day of the third and final Test at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Munro helps New Zealand claim India T20 series 2-1

Colin Munro's explosive 72 set up a four-run win for New Zealand over India in a cliff-hanger finish to Sunday's Twenty20 match in Hamilton, handing the hosts a 2-1 series victory. India looked to be on the ropes when they needed 47 off the last three ove

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

US World Cup defender, veteran coach Clavijo dies

Fernando Clavijo, a US 1994 World Cup defender who became a top coach, has died at age 63 after a battle with cancer, his family announced Saturday. Uruguayan-born Clavijo died Friday at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after a five-year fight with m

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Australia can win World Cup with Smith and Warner: Ponting

Australia can successfully defend its World Cup title in England this year with Steve Smith and David Warner back in the fray, newly-appointed assistant coach Ricky Ponting said Sunday. His upbeat assessment comes despite the misfiring team losing its two

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Australia's refusal forced Pakistan to play ODIs in UAE

Pakistan cricket authorities were forced to schedule all five one-day internationals against Australia in the United Arab Emirates after the Aussies refused to visit the Asian country over security fears. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had invited Australia

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Physical remand of accused in Rimsha murder case extended

A court of special magistrate extended physical remand of key accused in murder of teenage girl Rimsha Wassan, for two days, on Sunday. Khairpur Police produced murder accused Zulfiqar Wassan before the court after his three days' earlier remand lapsed. P

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Murad terms 'Aman 2019' a sign of Pakistan's commitment to peace

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that hosting of AMAN exercises by Pakistan Navy was a clear manifestation of Pakistan's commitment towards peace and stability, embodied in its motto 'Together for Peace', bringing the navies of the

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

National institutions being defamed under a conspiracy: minister

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that national institutions are being defaming under organized conspiracy, which is extremely dangerous for people and the country. The minister said national institution

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

CNG stations re-open in Sindh after three days

The long lines of vehicles seen on Sunday morning after CNG stations opened in Karachi and other parts of Sindh after 58-hour long shutdown. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced shutdown of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Sindh on Sa

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

CNS visits ships of foreign navies

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral (CONS) Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited ships of foreign navies participating in Multinational Exercise AMAN-19. Upon his arrival onboard foreign visiting ships, the CONS was warmly welcomed by senior officers/commanding offic

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Prices of cotton remain stable

The prices of cotton remained stable. Trading volumes are decreasing because textile mills are not taking interest. One of the main reasons behind the slowdown is the ongoing China-US dispute. The rates of cotton are not increasing despite low production

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

GSP Plus status in EU: Pakistan's bilateral trade still far below potential level: PBIF chief

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain said that despite availability of GSP Plus status in European Union, Pakistan's bilateral trade is far below the potential level. He said that Pakistan is unable to get requ

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PIA engineers' performance lauded

PIA flight PK 752 after reaching Oslo from Lahore on February 6, couldn't take off for return journey due to technical fault in its engine. The local airlines technical staff was contacted, and they refused to work after the initial checking. The reason g

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Membership of PAC

The issue of proposed inclusion of Railways minister Sheikh Rashid in the Public Accounts Committee has evoked a considerable controversy. The minister has been criticizing the Speaker of National Assembly in this regard, arguing that the latter would hav

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Gushing profits for oil majors on crude price

The world's top energy companies booked enormous profits last year thanks to higher oil prices and keeping a tight lid on spending, even if that risked limiting their medium-term production capacity. The five "supermajors" - US firms Chevron and ExxonMobi

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

The digital disruption

Bad is good. Crisis is renovation. Disruption is innovation. These are the fashionable terms being used to describe a future that is already there. In other words, virtual has become real. Having lived with the word virtual reality in the last decade, it

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Inflation and PTI's responsibility

The federal cabinet decided on 7 February 2018 to constitute a committee headed by Minister of Defense Pervez Khattak, to develop a proper system for stabilization of prices of essential commodities and to check profiteering.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

SC's TLP verdict

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a hard-hitting, critical detailed judgement regarding the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) 20-day dharna (sit-in) at Faizabad Chowk in November 2017 that disrupted life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Addressing the govern

Updated 11 Mar, 2019 07:46am

China-Pakistan financial cooperation

According to a Business Recorder exclusive, China and Pakistan are close to a deal on balance of payment support of 2.5 billion dollars as a commercial loan rather than a concessional loan (or grant) and finalization of the second phase of the Free

Updated 11 Mar, 2019 07:47am

IMF warns of global economic ''storm'' as growth undershoots

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday warned governments to gear up for a possible economic storm as growth undershoots expectations. "The bottom-line - we see an economy that is growing more slowly than we had anticipated," IMF Managing Director Chri

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF warns of global economic 'storm' as growth undershoots

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday warned governments to gear up for a possible economic storm as growth undershoots expectations. "The bottom-line - we see an economy that is growing more slowly than we had anticipated," IMF Managing Director Chri

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF warns of global economic 'storm' as growth undershoots

The International Monetary Fund on Sunday warned governments to gear up for a possible economic storm as growth undershoots expectations. "The bottom-line - we see an economy that is growing more slowly than we had anticipated," IMF Managing Director Chri

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Delay in amended finance bill''s passage indicates government strategy

Delay in the passage of the second amendment finance bill 2019 implies that the budget deficit would not suffer a hit due to the incentive package for industrialists, at an estimated cost of Rs 6.8 billion by the government and over Rs 140 billion by inde

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Delay in amended finance bill's passage indicates government strategy

Delay in the passage of the second amendment finance bill 2019 implies that the budget deficit would not suffer a hit due to the incentive package for industrialists, at an estimated cost of Rs 6.8 billion by the government and over Rs 140 billion by inde

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Delay in amended finance bill's passage indicates government strategy

Delay in the passage of the second amendment finance bill 2019 implies that the budget deficit would not suffer a hit due to the incentive package for industrialists, at an estimated cost of Rs 6.8 billion by the government and over Rs 140 billion by inde

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Democrat Warren kicks off 2020 run, ignoring ancestry row

Democrat Elizabeth Warren officially kicked off her 2020 White House run Saturday with a full-throated pledge to defend working Americans, unbowed by a row over her Native American ancestry that has threatened to nip her campaign in the bud.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Democrat Warren kicks off 2020 run, ignoring ancestry row

Democrat Elizabeth Warren officially kicked off her 2020 White House run Saturday with a full-throated pledge to defend working Americans, unbowed by a row over her Native American ancestry that has threatened to nip her campaign in the bud.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Saudi investments to aid cash-strapped Pakistan

A record investment package being prepared by Saudi Arabia for Pakistan will likely provide welcome relief for its cash-strapped Muslim ally, while also addressing regional geopolitical challenges, analysts say. At the heart of the investment is a reporte

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Saudi investments to aid cash-strapped Pakistan

A record investment package being prepared by Saudi Arabia for Pakistan will likely provide welcome relief for its cash-strapped Muslim ally, while also addressing regional geopolitical challenges, analysts say. At the heart of the investment is a reporte

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Saudi investments to aid cash-strapped Pakistan

A record investment package being prepared by Saudi Arabia for Pakistan will likely provide welcome relief for its cash-strapped Muslim ally, while also addressing regional geopolitical challenges, analysts say. At the heart of the investment is a reporte

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Indian troops martyr five Kashmiris in IoK

Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, killed five people in Kulgam district of the occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Sunday. The Indian forces killed the youth during a cordon and search operation in the Kellam area of the district. The troops als

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Indian troops martyr five Kashmiris in IoK

Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, killed five people in Kulgam district of the occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Sunday. The Indian forces killed the youth during a cordon and search operation in the Kellam area of the district. The troops als

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PKR devaluation not led to phenomenal export growth: Ishrat

Prime Minister Imran Khan''s aide Dr. Ishrat Hussain is said to have stated that no phenomenal increase in exports has been witnessed despite rupee devaluation, well-informed sources in Finance Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PKR devaluation not led to phenomenal export growth: Ishrat

Prime Minister Imran Khan's aide Dr. Ishrat Hussain is said to have stated that no phenomenal increase in exports has been witnessed despite rupee devaluation, well-informed sources in Finance Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PKR devaluation not led to phenomenal export growth: Ishrat

Prime Minister Imran Khan's aide Dr. Ishrat Hussain is said to have stated that no phenomenal increase in exports has been witnessed despite rupee devaluation, well-informed sources in Finance Ministry told Business Recorder.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

South Korea signs deal to pay more for US troops after Trump demand

Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea's contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the South to pay more. About 28,500 U.S. troo

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

South Korea signs deal to pay more for US troops after Trump demand

Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea's contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the South to pay more. About 28,500 U.S. troo

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

LNG terminal at Port Qasim: PM to be briefed in detail

The management of M/s Mitsubishi Corporation, establishing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, is expected to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan later this month to apprise him about the project. Mitsubishi Corporation is setting up a 750 Million Cubic Fee

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

LNG terminal at Port Qasim: PM to be briefed in detail

The management of M/s Mitsubishi Corporation, establishing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, is expected to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan later this month to apprise him about the project. Mitsubishi Corporation is setting up a 750 Million Cubic Fee

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

LNG terminal at Port Qasim: PM to be briefed in detail

The management of M/s Mitsubishi Corporation, establishing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, is expected to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan later this month to apprise him about the project. Mitsubishi Corporation is setting up a 750 Million Cubic Fee

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Fire guts election office in key Nigerian state

A fire gutted an electoral commission office in central Nigeria, destroying ballot boxes and other materials just a week before polling, officials said on Sunday. The blaze happened at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office in the Qua

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Centre, Sindh governments agree to further improve working relations

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Sunday called on President Dr Arfi Alvi here wherein both the federal and Sindh governments agreed to further improve working relations and mutual cooperation. In a detailed meeting with the chief minister, the pre

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan, Lebanon agree to enhance bilateral trade

Pakistan and Lebanon Sunday agreed to enhance the volume of trade between them with Prime Minister Imran Khan inviting the Lebanese companies to invest in the country. The bilateral ties were discussed during a meeting of Prime Minister Imran Khan with hi

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strategy prepared ahead of FATF meeting

The federal government has prepared an effective and functional strategy for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris, following certain measures to curb money laundering and terror financing guidelines. According to sources, Pakis

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strategy prepared ahead of FATF meeting

The federal government has prepared an effective and functional strategy for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris, following certain measures to curb money laundering and terror financing guidelines. According to sources, Pakis

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strategy prepared ahead of FATF meeting

The federal government has prepared an effective and functional strategy for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris, following certain measures to curb money laundering and terror financing guidelines. According to sources, Pakis

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strategy prepared ahead of FATF meeting

The federal government has prepared an effective and functional strategy for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris, following certain measures to curb money laundering and terror financing guidelines. According to sources, Pakis

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Futures spread up by 129 basis points

The futures spread increased by 129bps to 9.28 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter slightly improved as average daily volumes increased by 11.9 percent to 49.41 million shares. The average daily trading

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Futures spread up by 129 basis points

The futures spread increased by 129bps to 9.28 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter slightly improved as average daily volumes increased by 11.9 percent to 49.41 million shares. The average daily trading

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Bearish trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing 4-day week ended on February 8, 2019 as the investors opted to book profit. BRIndex100 lost 27.59 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,351.44 points. Average daily volumes stood at

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Bearish trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing 4-day week ended on February 8, 2019 as the investors opted to book profit. BRIndex100 lost 27.59 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,351.44 points. Average daily volumes stood at

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Bearish trend witnessed

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing 4-day week ended on February 8, 2019 as the investors opted to book profit. BRIndex100 lost 27.59 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,351.44 points. Average daily volumes stood at

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF chief says ready to support Pakistan

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday met Prime Minister Imran Khan and assured him that IMF stands ready to support his country. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai, hosted by the United

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF chief says ready to support Pakistan

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday met Prime Minister Imran Khan and assured him that IMF stands ready to support his country. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai, hosted by the United

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF chief says ready to support Pakistan

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday met Prime Minister Imran Khan and assured him that IMF stands ready to support his country. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai, hosted by the United

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PM, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss bilateral matters

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai. During the bilateral meeting, they exchanged views on matters relating to bilateral interest and enhancing relations between the two count

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PM, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss bilateral matters

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai. During the bilateral meeting, they exchanged views on matters relating to bilateral interest and enhancing relations between the two count

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

''Don''t miss the boat'' PM urges global policymakers, others to invest in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while apprising an international gathering at 7th edition of World Government Summit here about his government''s reforms agenda, told the world investors that it was high time they should invest in Pakistan amid relaxed v

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Don't miss the boat' PM urges global policymakers, others to invest in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while apprising an international gathering at 7th edition of World Government Summit here about his government's reforms agenda, told the world investors that it was high time they should invest in Pakistan amid relaxed vi

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Don't miss the boat' PM urges global policymakers, others to invest in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while apprising an international gathering at 7th edition of World Government Summit here about his government's reforms agenda, told the world investors that it was high time they should invest in Pakistan amid relaxed vi

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar surges

The rupee gave up firmness against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on February 09, 2019. The rupee lost about 15 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.35 and Rs 138.40.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar surges

The rupee gave up firmness against the dollar on the money market during the week, ended on February 09, 2019. The rupee lost about 15 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.35 and Rs 138.40.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Afghan president offers Taliban local office, but group wants Doha instead

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday offered the Taliban the possibility of opening an office in Afghanistan but the proposal was swiftly spurned by the group that is determined to keep his government out of accelerating peace talks.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Afghan president offers Taliban local office, but group wants Doha instead

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday offered the Taliban the possibility of opening an office in Afghanistan but the proposal was swiftly spurned by the group that is determined to keep his government out of accelerating peace talks.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

High-stakes US-China trade talks resume as deadline approaches

With a March 1 deadline fast approaching, US and Chinese officials resume negotiations next week to prevent escalation of a trade dispute that has major implications for the global economy. China's economy already has shown signs of slowing, while the tra

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

International cyclist Sabiha Zahid dies of cancer

Four times national champion and South Asian silver medallist international cyclist Sabiha Zahid died in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi due to cancer and was laid to rest in her native village Pinyan of Haripur on Sunday. 32-year-old Sabiha w

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMF deal: PML-N accuses PTI government of hoodwinking people

Former Interior Minister and PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that PTI-led government was hoodwinking people now because they had already finalised deal with the IMF. Aaj New reported that Ahsan Iqbal also reminded Prime Minister Imran Khan of his

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

IMCTC delegation arrives in Islamabad

A high-level delegation of Saudi-based Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has arrived in Islamabad to discuss matters related to Saudi Crown Prince's visit and role of Pakistan in the Yemen crisis. Aaj News on Sunday reported that

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

US envoy heads 6-nation tour for 'intra-Afghan' talks

A senior US diplomat is set to lead a large delegation on a six-nation tour, including Afghanistan, to boost that country's peace process and bring "all Afghan parties together in an intra-Afghan dialogue," the State Department said Sunday.

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (February 10, 2019) and the forecast for Monday (February 11, 2019).

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

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

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

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 4 to 8, 2019).

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Message from Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran

I, as the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi, offer my best felicitations to the Great Leader of the Revolution Hazrat Ayatollah Khamenie, the Honorable President Dr. Hasan Rouhani and all my dear Iranians and compatriots residing i

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Iranian economy at a glance

Iran had an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 of US$447.7 billion, and a population of 80.6 million people. Based on Gross National Product (GNP) ranking published by World Bank in 2016, Iran ranks 18th. The last ranking of the International

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

How Venezuela turns its useless bank notes into gold

Venezuela's most successful financial operations in recent years have not taken place on Wall Street, but in primitive gold-mining camps in the nation's southern reaches. With the country's economy in meltdown, an estimated 300,000 fortune hunters have de

Published 11 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 8	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 8	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 8	152.75
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 8	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 8	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 8	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 7	5,973.10
Nasdaq / Nov 7	19,269.46
Dow Jones / Nov 7	43,729.34
India Sensex / Nov 8	79,425.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 8	39,500.37
Hang Seng / Nov 8	20,820.36
FTSE 100 / Nov 8	8,143.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 8	19,353.61

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 8	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 8	71.72
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 8	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 8	239,026
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 8	2,685.16
Diesel/Litre / Nov 8	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 8 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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