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Print - 2019-03-04
Brexit supporters give May three tests for EU deal

Brexit supporters give May three tests for EU deal

A group of Brexit-supporting lawmakers who rejected British Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union exit deal in January have set out the changes they want to see to her agreement in return for their support. With Britain due to leave the bloc on Marc
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Reuters star photographer Behrakis dies

Reuters star photographer Behrakis dies

Award-winning Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer, Greece's foreign press association said Sunday. Athens-born Behrakis, who worked at Reuters for more than 30 years and died on Saturday, was "one of the best p
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
White House security chief calls Trump-Kim summit 'success'

White House security chief calls Trump-Kim summit 'success'

US national security advisor John Bolton denied Sunday that last week's nuclear summit with North Korea was a failure, despite President Donald Trump coming home empty-handed. A high-stakes second meeting to strike a disarmament deal with the North's Kim
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Bangladesh returns 'lost' Myanmar soldier

Bangladesh returns 'lost' Myanmar soldier

Bangladesh forces handed back on Sunday a Myanmar soldier more than two months after he strayed across the border into a jungle in the Muslim-majority nation, a senior official said. Aung Bo Bo Thein, 30, was detained by Bangladeshi security forces on Jan
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Thousands in France protest Algerian president's bid for fifth term

Thousands in France protest Algerian president's bid for fifth term

Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities Sunday to protest Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid to stand for a fifth term in office. The demonstrations coincide with large-scale rallies in Algeria to denounce the ailing presid
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Record Australian heat brings fire to a scorched land

Record Australian heat brings fire to a scorched land

Firefighters battled 25 blazes across the Australian state of Victoria on Sunday as a record-breaking heatwave delivered the hottest start to March on record for the southern third of the country. The continent is prone to deadly blazes thanks to its comb
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Iran warns US allies of 'humiliated citizens' uprising

Iran warns US allies of 'humiliated citizens' uprising

US allies in the Middle East risk an uprising by their "humiliated citizens" if they continue to rely on Washington, a top Iranian security official warned Sunday in comments carried by state media.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Five children killed in attack in Yemen's Hodeida: UN

Five children killed in attack in Yemen's Hodeida: UN

Five Yemeni children were killed in an attack on their home in flashpoint Hodeida province, the UN and medics said, months into a ceasefire agreed by the government and rebels. The UN children's agency (UNICEF) said that the five children were "playing at
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Guaido calls for mass protests ahead of return

Guaido calls for mass protests ahead of return

Venezuela's opposition leader called for mass protests across the country on Monday as he announced his return to the country after a week touring Latin American allies. "I'm announcing my return to the country. I am calling on the Venezuelan people to mo
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Syrian force pounds holdout IS village
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Syrian force pounds holdout IS village

Kurdish-led forces backed by US warplanes rained artillery fire and air strikes Sunday on besieged and outgunned jihadists making a desperate last stand in a Syrian village. Islamic State group fighters holed up in Baghouz, the last sliver of the once-spr
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Nigerian pipeline explodes, forces hundreds to flee

Nigerian pipeline explodes, forces hundreds to flee

A major Nigerian oil pipeline has exploded, local police said Sunday, forcing nearby residents to flee and raising suspicions of possible sabotage. The Nembe Creek Trunk pipeline runs from an oil terminal in Bonny to the state of Bayelsa with capacity of
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Jihadists kill 33 regime forces in northwest Syria

Jihadists kill 33 regime forces in northwest Syria

At least 33 pro-regime fighters were killed Sunday in attacks mounted by jihadist groups near Idlib province, in the deadliest day in six months for loyalist forces, a monitor said. Twenty-seven fighters were killed in two attacks by Ansar al-Tawhid jihad
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Russia-Israel team to eye foreign forces' pullout from Syria

Russia-Israel team to eye foreign forces' pullout from Syria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Russia are to form a joint team to examine the withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria. Israel is seeking the removal of Iranian forces and has vowed to keep its main enemy from entrenching its
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Funeral prayers of martyred soldiers offered

Funeral prayers of martyred soldiers offered

The funeral prayers for Havaldar Abdur Rab, who was martyred while returning fire to Indian posts firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, were offered in his native town of Dera Ghazi Khan on Sunday, the army's media wing said in a press
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Seminar for safety of Pesco's technicians held

Seminar for safety of Pesco's technicians held

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has organised a safety seminar at Swabi Circle to create awareness about safety among its linemen and relevant staff. Additional Chief Engineer Mian Zahid Qayum, Director Safety Ihsan Ali, SE Swabi Circle Muhammad
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Sialkot unable to meet growing demand of industrial plots: SCCI chief

Sialkot unable to meet growing demand of industrial plots: SCCI chief

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Khawaja Masood Akhtar has said that due to rapid and the consistent growth of entrepreneurs the Sialkot is facing acute shortage of industrial estates and zones to meet the growing demand of provis
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Prices of kitchen items continue to rise

Prices of kitchen items continue to rise

Prices of essential food commodities, including vegetable, pulses, chicken, eggs, sugar and others have remained 'high-side' in retail market, according to survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Sunday. The survey noticed that the price of
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
CM praises media's responsible role

CM praises media's responsible role

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has praised Pakistan media's positive, constructive and responsible role for peace in the region. The chief minister said that Pakistani media's role is commendable and it has performed national duty by promoting
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Promises made to tribal people not fulfilled: JI chief

Promises made to tribal people not fulfilled: JI chief

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that the tribal people were great benefactors of the country but the governments so far had not fulfilled their promises made to them. According to media cell of JI at Mansoora, he was addressing the
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
DIG directs strict action against criminals

DIG directs strict action against criminals

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Waqas Nazir directed the Dolphin Squad on Sunday to intensify its ongoing operation against criminals. The DIG issued these instructions while reviewing the weekly performance of the Dolphin Squad and Police
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
UNDP-funded Tharparkar skills development project launched

UNDP-funded Tharparkar skills development project launched

Technology Up gradation and Skills Development Company (TUSDEC), Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan launches Tharparkar Skills development project sponsored by the UNDP revealed CEO TUSDEC Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry. Talking to
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
LPGAP wants action against import of LPG through land route

LPGAP wants action against import of LPG through land route

The LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) has requested the federal government to take prompt action against excessive imports of LPG through land route as it is not only hurting the local producers but also causing substantial financial loss to the nationa
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Balochistan minister meets CM Punjab

Balochistan minister meets CM Punjab

Balochistan Minister for Science and Information Technology Sardar Abdur Rehman Khetran along with a delegation called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday. The chief minister expressed grief and sorrow over the loss in the Balochistan p
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Buzdar pays tributes to martyred soldiers

Buzdar pays tributes to martyred soldiers

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has paid tributes to the two soldiers martyred in Indian army's unprovoked firing on the Line of Control. He said, "we salute our brave and courageous soldiers who offer sacrifices for the country." He said Hawald
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
SNGPL severs 675 illegal connections

SNGPL severs 675 illegal connections

The Task Force of Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited Sunday during grand operation against illegal consumers during last two weeks disconnected 675 illegal connections and 116 tempered meters. The Spokesperson said that on the directives of General Manager
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
FO rejects Indian stance on Kashmir

FO rejects Indian stance on Kashmir

Foreign Office on Sunday rejected the Indian stance of Kashmir being "an integral part of India and is a matter strictly internal to India," saying Kashmir is a core dispute between the two countries and the OIC 57-member states have also called for resol
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan shatters Indian dream of regional supremacy: PEW

Pakistan shatters Indian dream of regional supremacy: PEW

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said our political and military leadership has shattered Indian dream of regional domination through their brilliant moves. Pakistan's military is strong while its economy is weak therefore India continues to kee
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Minister warns India against HR violations in IHK

Minister warns India against HR violations in IHK

Provincial Minister for Environment Muhammad Rizwan said on Sunday that India should not cross the limits of patience and don't forget that our Pak Army is ready to face any situation along with the entire nation.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
President condoles with families of martyred soldiers

President condoles with families of martyred soldiers

President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday telephoned the grieved families of three personnel of Pakistan Army, including Sepoy Ghulam Hussain, Havaldar Abdur Rab and Naik Khurram Ali, who were martyred in Indian firing at the Line of Control. The sacrifices of those,
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Two killed, 31 houses damaged in rain, snowfall

Two killed, 31 houses damaged in rain, snowfall

Two persons have been died and eight injured beside damages to 31 houses during the recent torrential rains and snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, confirmed Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). On the special directives of the Chief Minister Mahm
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Kumrat National Park: government to take residents on board: KP CM

Kumrat National Park: government to take residents on board: KP CM

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan assured to resolve the issue of National Park at Kumrat Valley Upper Dir according to the wishes of the local community of Kumrat Valley. Talking to an eighteen-member delegation from Upper Dir here at Chief
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PTI MNA terms boycott of OIC meeting 'a principled stand'

PTI MNA terms boycott of OIC meeting 'a principled stand'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA, Haji Shaukat Ali has termed the Pakistan's boycott from attending the meeting of OIC as a principle decision of incumbent government. Commenting on Pak-India tension, while talking to media persons here on Sunday, he sa
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
EPA urged to help resolve issues of wood industry

EPA urged to help resolve issues of wood industry

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has demanded environmental protection authorities to end their discriminatory approach toward wood-based industry He said that emission standard for general factory is 400
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Weekly cotton review: prices largely remain stable during week
Cotton

Weekly cotton review: prices largely remain stable during week

The prices of cotton largely remained stable during the week. The trading volume showed an upward trend. International market showed a mixed trend. There was a suggestion of fixing the support price of cotton seed and purchase of cotton through Trading Co
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Roof of house caves in

Roof of house caves in

A roof of house of local leader of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) caved in due to torrential rain here in Sadu Khel area of Landi Kotal on Sunday, however no casualty was occurred. JI leader Zernoor Afridi while confirming the incident said that his family members w
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Task forces' body declares IT&T sector as industry

Task forces' body declares IT&T sector as industry

The three sub-task forces of the Prime Minister Taskforce on Information Technology and Telecom has finalized recommendations including the proposal to bring down the 12.5 percent advance income tax on internet to zero as well as declaring IT and Telecom
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
NAB believes in transparency, supremacy of law: NAB chief

NAB believes in transparency, supremacy of law: NAB chief

Chairman NAB Former Justice Javed Iqbal said that NAB believes in transparency and supremacy of law. The earners of quick money should think that a man goes to his final destination empty handed. He said that eradication of corruption is top most priority
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
KLF concludes with launch of several books

KLF concludes with launch of several books

Booklovers flocked to the Karachi Literature Festival overwhelmingly, here on Sunday, the last day of the three-day literary event. The Oxford University Press (Pakistan) organised the 10th KLF under the leadership of its new Managing Director Arshad Saee
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Complete land record of Sindh BoR linked with GIS

Complete land record of Sindh BoR linked with GIS

All revenue record of Sindh Board of Revenue has been linked with Geographic Information System (GIS). Now, the investigating agencies and other relevant departments would be able to obtain valuable data regarding the encroachment on the state land from t
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
13,000 cops to be deployed for PSL matches slated at National Stadium

13,000 cops to be deployed for PSL matches slated at National Stadium

As Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sunday announced to hold all 8 instead of 5 Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Karachi, the Sindh police have chalked out comprehensive security and traffic plan with announcing deployment of over 13,000 personnel to ma
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
India's nefarious designs

India's nefarious designs

That India seeks to cripple Pakistan economically is a fact. Narendra Modi's approach to Pakistan ahead of India's general elections strongly suggests that the only way for him to brighten his dim electoral prospects is through the uncalled-for brinkmansh
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Taxing the rich, an idea gaining ground in the United States

Taxing the rich, an idea gaining ground in the United States

Long out of favor in the United States, the idea of taxing rich individuals and corporations to pay for healthcare or to combat inequality is gaining ground among Democratic politicians. While the United States reveres free enterprise and is home to the w
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Modi's diminishing returns

Modi's diminishing returns

Modi's strikes. This time in the air. Unfortuna-tely, neither surgical nor impactful. Then why this whole story. Perhaps trapped in his own jingoism and delusionism. His Kashmir visit to water and mountains was such a deep embarrassment and so widely mock
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
The IMF and PTI's policies to-date

The IMF and PTI's policies to-date

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet firmed up dates for its negotiating mission's visit schedule to Pakistan after the meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Fund's Managing Director Christine Lagarde on 10 February 2019 in Dubai,
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
High-rise housing for Islamabad

High-rise housing for Islamabad

Sitting in the lap of lush green Margallas, the national capital, Islamabad, is no more that green and serene habitat the planners had actually envisaged; it has, unfortunately, swelled beyond all imagined limits. Now it is city of some two million people
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 10:51am
Assessment by Fitch Solutions

Assessment by Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions in its most recent report titled "Pakistan: what to expect in the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package" argued that an agreement on the bailout package will be reached soon and that Pakistan has requested 12 billion dolla
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 10:51am
Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Some 30 years after exiting the United States due to plunging sales, Peugeot is preparing a return to a market where it previously knew glory at the famed Indianapolis 500.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Some 30 years after exiting the United States due to plunging sales, Peugeot is preparing a return to a market where it previously knew glory at the famed Indianapolis 500.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Peugeot plans US return 30 years after exit

Some 30 years after exiting the United States due to plunging sales, Peugeot is preparing a return to a market where it previously knew glory at the famed Indianapolis 500.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
ECC may review ''need'' of IFEM

ECC may review ''need'' of IFEM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet headed by Finance Minister, Asad Umar, is likely to review the "need" of Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) after going through detailed report of Petroleum Division, sources close to Petrole
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
ECC may review 'need' of IFEM

ECC may review 'need' of IFEM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet headed by Finance Minister, Asad Umar, is likely to review the "need" of Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) after going through detailed report of Petroleum Division, sources close to Petrole
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
ECC may review 'need' of IFEM

ECC may review 'need' of IFEM

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet headed by Finance Minister, Asad Umar, is likely to review the "need" of Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM) after going through detailed report of Petroleum Division, sources close to Petrole
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
A new Indian ploy?

A new Indian ploy?

Indian media on Sunday claimed that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has died in Islamabad. Leading Indian news channels ran the news in their breaking stories with multiple claims about the 'death' of Maulana Masood Azhar which became th
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
A new Indian ploy?

A new Indian ploy?

Indian media on Sunday claimed that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has died in Islamabad. Leading Indian news channels ran the news in their breaking stories with multiple claims about the 'death' of Maulana Masood Azhar which became th
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Balochistan's flood-hit areas: security forces rescue 1500 families

Balochistan's flood-hit areas: security forces rescue 1500 families

Security forces have been moved to assist civil administration in rescue and relief operations for flood victims in various parts of Balochistan. Approximately 1500 families have been rescued in Dureji (Lasbela) and Qillah Abdulla areas, while rations hav
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Balochistan's flood-hit areas: security forces rescue 1500 families

Balochistan's flood-hit areas: security forces rescue 1500 families

Security forces have been moved to assist civil administration in rescue and relief operations for flood victims in various parts of Balochistan. Approximately 1500 families have been rescued in Dureji (Lasbela) and Qillah Abdulla areas, while rations hav
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Trump warns conservatives against 'socialist nightmare'

Trump warns conservatives against 'socialist nightmare'

President Donald Trump rallied right-wing activists Saturday with a speech offering conservative red meat on immigration, trade and the threat of "socialism" as he sought to move on from a bruising week in domestic and international politics. "We believe
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Trump warns conservatives against 'socialist nightmare'

Trump warns conservatives against 'socialist nightmare'

President Donald Trump rallied right-wing activists Saturday with a speech offering conservative red meat on immigration, trade and the threat of "socialism" as he sought to move on from a bruising week in domestic and international politics. "We believe
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Peace talks with US continue with 'care and vigilance': Taliban

Peace talks with US continue with 'care and vigilance': Taliban

Peace talks between the Taliban and the US are progressing on a "step-by-step" basis, a spokesman from the militant group said Sunday, following a bloody attack on a joint US-Afghan base claimed by the insurgents. Meetings between the two sides restarted
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Peace talks with US continue with 'care and vigilance': Taliban

Peace talks with US continue with 'care and vigilance': Taliban

Peace talks between the Taliban and the US are progressing on a "step-by-step" basis, a spokesman from the militant group said Sunday, following a bloody attack on a joint US-Afghan base claimed by the insurgents. Meetings between the two sides restarted
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Syria takes part in first Arab meeting since 2011

Syria takes part in first Arab meeting since 2011

Syria attended a meeting of Arab states on Sunday for the first time since its conflict broke out in 2011, marking another step towards the country's political reintegration into the region. Syria's parliament speaker, Hammouda Sabbagh, travelled to Amman
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Syria takes part in first Arab meeting since 2011

Syria takes part in first Arab meeting since 2011

Syria attended a meeting of Arab states on Sunday for the first time since its conflict broke out in 2011, marking another step towards the country's political reintegration into the region. Syria's parliament speaker, Hammouda Sabbagh, travelled to Amman
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US says wants to know if Pakistan used F16 jets to down Indian warplane

US says wants to know if Pakistan used F16 jets to down Indian warplane

The United States said on Sunday it was trying to find out if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to down an Indian warplane, potentially in violation of US agreements. A Pakistan military spokesman on Wednesday denied Indian claims that Pakistan used F-16 j
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US says wants to know if Pakistan used F16 jets to down Indian warplane

US says wants to know if Pakistan used F16 jets to down Indian warplane

The United States said on Sunday it was trying to find out if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to down an Indian warplane, potentially in violation of US agreements. A Pakistan military spokesman on Wednesday denied Indian claims that Pakistan used F-16 j
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
800 Palestinians allowed to exit Gaza for Makkah pilgrimage

800 Palestinians allowed to exit Gaza for Makkah pilgrimage

Some 800 Palestinians crossed Sunday from the Gaza Strip into Egypt on their initial stage of a pilgrimage to Makkah, the first time since 2014 Egyptian authorities have granted visas for such a trip. The pilgrims left at around dawn and were to be met by
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

The federal government is likely to place all accused involved in corruption in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Exit Control List (ECL) this week as federal cabinet has ratified the ECC decision of February 19, 2019, well informed sources told Business R
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

The federal government is likely to place all accused involved in corruption in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Exit Control List (ECL) this week as federal cabinet has ratified the ECC decision of February 19, 2019, well informed sources told Business R
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

PSM corruption: government may place all names on ECL

The federal government is likely to place all accused involved in corruption in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Exit Control List (ECL) this week as federal cabinet has ratified the ECC decision of February 19, 2019, well informed sources told Business R
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread down by 398 basis points

Futures spread down by 398 basis points

The futures spread declined by 398bps to 3.40 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as average daily volumes decreased by 60.1 percent to 48.03 million shares. Average daily trading value dec
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Futures spread down by 398 basis points

Futures spread down by 398 basis points

The futures spread declined by 398bps to 3.40 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities on the futures counter remained thin as average daily volumes decreased by 60.1 percent to 48.03 million shares. Average daily trading value dec
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Bearish trend prevails

Bearish trend prevails

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on March 1, 2019 due to selling mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 75.74 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,186.85 points. Average daily volumes stood at 148.28
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Bearish trend prevails

Bearish trend prevails

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on March 1, 2019 due to selling mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 75.74 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,186.85 points. Average daily volumes stood at 148.28
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Bearish trend prevails

Bearish trend prevails

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on March 1, 2019 due to selling mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 75.74 points on week-on-week basis to close at 4,186.85 points. Average daily volumes stood at 148.28
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
May says in touch with both sides

May says in touch with both sides

British Prime Minister Theresa May has emphasized the need for de-escalation of tension between Pakistan and India, as she emphasized the importance of 'Pakistan taking action against all terrorist groups, in support of global efforts to combat terrorism'
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
May says in touch with both sides

May says in touch with both sides

British Prime Minister Theresa May has emphasized the need for de-escalation of tension between Pakistan and India, as she emphasized the importance of 'Pakistan taking action against all terrorist groups, in support of global efforts to combat terrorism'
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Flight operations partially resume at Lahore airport

Flight operations partially resume at Lahore airport

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Lahore early on Sunday morning partially resumed flight operations at the Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA) after being suspended for over 80 hours amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India in the after
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Flight operations partially resume at Lahore airport

Flight operations partially resume at Lahore airport

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Lahore early on Sunday morning partially resumed flight operations at the Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA) after being suspended for over 80 hours amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India in the after
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
IoK tense amid massive crackdown

IoK tense amid massive crackdown

A massive crackdown on freedom fighters in the Indian-occupied Kashmir region is killing both freedom fighters and security personnel in big numbers. At the Line of Control (LoC) there was relative calm in the past 24 hours, their armies said on Sunday. T
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
IoK tense amid massive crackdown

IoK tense amid massive crackdown

A massive crackdown on freedom fighters in the Indian-occupied Kashmir region is killing both freedom fighters and security personnel in big numbers. At the Line of Control (LoC) there was relative calm in the past 24 hours, their armies said on Sunday. T
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PSL matches moved to Karachi

PSL matches moved to Karachi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the eight Pakistan-leg matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This late change, caused due to a situation beyond the PCB's control, has also resulted
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
PSL matches moved to Karachi

PSL matches moved to Karachi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the eight Pakistan-leg matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. This late change, caused due to a situation beyond the PCB's control, has also resulted
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways in relation to the dollar during the week, ended on March 02, 2019. The rupee depicted slight changes in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.55 and Rs 138.60.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways in relation to the dollar during the week, ended on March 02, 2019. The rupee depicted slight changes in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 138.55 and Rs 138.60.
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 03, 2019) and the forecast for Monday (March 04, 2019).

Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Your rupee last week
Currency

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 25 to March 1, 2019).

Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Liverpool held at Everton to surrender top spot in Premier League

Liverpool held at Everton to surrender top spot in Premier League

Liverpool were left to regret two huge missed chances by Mohamed Salah as Everton held out for a 0-0 draw in the Merseyside derby on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's men now trail champions Manchester City by a point at the top of the Premier League with nine games
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Barcelona beat Real Madrid to edge closer to La Liga title

Barcelona beat Real Madrid to edge closer to La Liga title

Barcelona won their second Clasico in four days on Saturday and Real Madrid might have to win the Champions League if Santiago Solari is to be in charge for the next one. After knocking them out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, Barca returned to the Sant
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Sri Lanka secures $11.5 million withheld by ICC

Sri Lanka secures $11.5 million withheld by ICC

Sri Lankan cricket's crisis-ridden governing body announced Sunday it had secured the release of $11.5 million withheld by the International Cricket Council for eight months due to a row over its leadership. The ICC froze the funds due to Sri Lanka after
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

South African captain Faf du Plessis hit an unbeaten century as South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international in Johannesburg. The hosts won the toss at the Wanderers Stadium, asked Sri Lanka to bat an
Published 04 Mar, 2019 12:00am
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