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Print - 2019-02-22
NAB granted Durrani's physical remand till March 1

NAB granted Durrani's physical remand till March 1

An accountability court in Karachi on Thursday granted the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) the physical remand on Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani till March 1. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader was presented before the accountability
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
New Taliban political chief to miss upcoming peace talks with US envoys

New Taliban political chief to miss upcoming peace talks with US envoys

Afghan Taliban leaders said on Thursday that their new political chief will not be attending peace talks with US envoys due to take place in Qatar next week. US officials had been keen to negotiate with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, hoping the Taliban's co-
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
New Taliban political chief to miss upcoming peace talks with US envoys

New Taliban political chief to miss upcoming peace talks with US envoys

Afghan Taliban leaders said on Thursday that their new political chief will not be attending peace talks with US envoys due to take place in Qatar next week. US officials had been keen to negotiate with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, hoping the Taliban's co-
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Verdict reserved on ex-ISI chief's ECL petition

Verdict reserved on ex-ISI chief's ECL petition

The Islamabad High Court Thursday reserved verdict on the petition of former DG ISI Lt General Muhammad Asad Durrani (retd) to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard Durrani's
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Verdict reserved on ex-ISI chief's ECL petition

Verdict reserved on ex-ISI chief's ECL petition

The Islamabad High Court Thursday reserved verdict on the petition of former DG ISI Lt General Muhammad Asad Durrani (retd) to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL). A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard Durrani's
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Shahbaz's name placed on ECL

Shahbaz's name placed on ECL

The government has placed the name of President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif on Exit Control List (ECL), following the recommendations of National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to sources, the NAB has recommended the Minist
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Shahbaz's name placed on ECL

Shahbaz's name placed on ECL

The government has placed the name of President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif on Exit Control List (ECL), following the recommendations of National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to sources, the NAB has recommended the Minist
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dhaka fire kills 70 as explosions rain fire on the streets

Dhaka fire kills 70 as explosions rain fire on the streets

Fire and explosions that ripped through apartment buildings packed with illegal chemical stores killed at least 70 people in the Bangladeshi capital which was left stunned by its latest disaster. The inferno started in a building where chemicals for deodo
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Dhaka fire kills 70 as explosions rain fire on the streets

Dhaka fire kills 70 as explosions rain fire on the streets

Fire and explosions that ripped through apartment buildings packed with illegal chemical stores killed at least 70 people in the Bangladeshi capital which was left stunned by its latest disaster. The inferno started in a building where chemicals for deodo
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
ICJ reserves verdict in Jadhav case

ICJ reserves verdict in Jadhav case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday reserved verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case following conclusion of arguments from India and Pakistan, Aaj News reported. The ICJ will announce the verdict on the date finalised by both the parties. Paki
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

The country''s energy sector circular debt is likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion if the Khan administration delays getting Rs 200 billion Sharia''h compliant financing from a consortium led by Meezan Bank. Official sources told this scribe that Power Divisio
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

The country's energy sector circular debt is likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion if the Khan administration delays getting Rs 200 billion Sharia'h compliant financing from a consortium led by Meezan Bank. Official sources told this scribe that Power Division
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

Energy sector: Circular debt likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion

The country's energy sector circular debt is likely to touch Rs 1.5 trillion if the Khan administration delays getting Rs 200 billion Sharia'h compliant financing from a consortium led by Meezan Bank. Official sources told this scribe that Power Division
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

The country''s current account deficit noticeably narrowed down by 17 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY19), mainly due to lower trade deficit and surge in home remittances. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), current
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

The country's current account deficit noticeably narrowed down by 17 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY19), mainly due to lower trade deficit and surge in home remittances. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), current
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

July-January current account deficit narrows down by 17 percent

The country's current account deficit noticeably narrowed down by 17 percent during the first seven months of this fiscal year (FY19), mainly due to lower trade deficit and surge in home remittances. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), current
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM''s office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

PM''s office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

Federal Cabinet was Friday informed that Prime Minister''s office has taken lead in cutting down its expenditure by 31% during the current financial year resulting in savings of Rs. 303 million. Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday chaired meeting of the Fede
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM's office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

PM's office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

Federal Cabinet was Friday informed that Prime Minister's office has taken lead in cutting down its expenditure by 31% during the current financial year resulting in savings of Rs. 303 million. Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday chaired meeting of the Feder
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
PM's office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

PM's office takes lead in cutting down expenditure: Cabinet told

Federal Cabinet was Friday informed that Prime Minister's office has taken lead in cutting down its expenditure by 31% during the current financial year resulting in savings of Rs. 303 million. Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday chaired meeting of the Feder
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
India will stop share of its water flowing into Pakistan

India will stop share of its water flowing into Pakistan

India has decided to stop the flow of water to Pakistan from its share in the rivers under the Indus Water Treaty regulating river flows between the two nations, a government minister said on Thursday. "Our government has decided to stop our share of wate
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
India will stop share of its water flowing into Pakistan

India will stop share of its water flowing into Pakistan

India has decided to stop the flow of water to Pakistan from its share in the rivers under the Indus Water Treaty regulating river flows between the two nations, a government minister said on Thursday. "Our government has decided to stop our share of wate
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
AJK on alert as tensions with India rise

AJK on alert as tensions with India rise

Bunkers are being rebuilt and a blackout has been ordered, but schools and bazaars remained open Thursday in Chakothi, a border village in Azad Kashmir, after a deadly attack sent tensions with neighbouring India soaring. Residents were worried but life w
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
AJK on alert as tensions with India rise

AJK on alert as tensions with India rise

Bunkers are being rebuilt and a blackout has been ordered, but schools and bazaars remained open Thursday in Chakothi, a border village in Azad Kashmir, after a deadly attack sent tensions with neighbouring India soaring. Residents were worried but life w
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Government decides to step up action against proscribed outfits

Government decides to step up action against proscribed outfits

A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said that the National Security Committee in its meeting held at the Prime Minister Office on Thursday reviewed the National Action Plan in detail. It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against pro
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Government decides to step up action against proscribed outfits

Government decides to step up action against proscribed outfits

A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said that the National Security Committee in its meeting held at the Prime Minister Office on Thursday reviewed the National Action Plan in detail. It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against pro
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Deepening challenges

Deepening challenges

The euphoria of Saudi Crown Prince's successful visit would subside in due course. Some more visits from friendly countries may be in the pipeline and they may continue to generate some excitement as well. All these are helpful, should be encouraged and b
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Deepening challenges

Deepening challenges

The euphoria of Saudi Crown Prince's successful visit would subside in due course. Some more visits from friendly countries may be in the pipeline and they may continue to generate some excitement as well. All these are helpful, should be encouraged and b
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 depressed

BRIndex100 depressed

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 26.16 points or 0.61 percent to close at 4,274.42 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,304.36 and intraday low of 4,251.44 points. Volumes
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 depressed

BRIndex100 depressed

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 26.16 points or 0.61 percent to close at 4,274.42 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,304.36 and intraday low of 4,251.44 points. Volumes
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 21, 2019) and the forecast for Friday (February 22, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 depressed

BRIndex100 depressed

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 26.16 points or 0.61 percent to close at 4,274.42 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,304.36 and intraday low of 4,251.44 points. Volumes
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

European Central Bank policymakers'' view of the economic outlook clouded as trade conflicts slowed the world economy, prompting fears of a longer eurozone soft patch, an account of their January meeting showed Thursday. "There were concerns among members
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

European Central Bank policymakers' view of the economic outlook clouded as trade conflicts slowed the world economy, prompting fears of a longer eurozone soft patch, an account of their January meeting showed Thursday. "There were concerns among members
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

Trade war prompts ECB fears of longer slowdown

European Central Bank policymakers' view of the economic outlook clouded as trade conflicts slowed the world economy, prompting fears of a longer eurozone soft patch, an account of their January meeting showed Thursday. "There were concerns among members
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Steel yourself,' says PM

'Steel yourself,' says PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has authorized the Armed Forces of Pakistan to respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure by India. Chairing a meeting of the National Security Committee here on Thursday, the civilian and military l
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
'Steel yourself,' says PM

'Steel yourself,' says PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has authorized the Armed Forces of Pakistan to respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure by India. Chairing a meeting of the National Security Committee here on Thursday, the civilian and military l
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 21, 2019)

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: $ falls in inter-bank market
Currency

THE RUPEE: $ falls in inter-bank market

The rupee managed to gain against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday in process of business activity, dealers said. The rupee maintained rising trend in terms of the dollar, picking up 28 paisas for buying and selling at Rs 138.60 and Rs 138.
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: $ falls in inter-bank market
Currency

THE RUPEE: $ falls in inter-bank market

The rupee managed to gain against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday in process of business activity, dealers said. The rupee maintained rising trend in terms of the dollar, picking up 28 paisas for buying and selling at Rs 138.60 and Rs 138.
Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Cotton

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 21, 2019).

Published 22 Feb, 2019 12:00am
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