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Print - 2019-03-06
Leadership - 'Grace under pressure'

Leadership - 'Grace under pressure'

President John F. Kennedy (JFK) used to say that the phrase 'Grace under pressure' reminds him of a girl he once dated. When the Cuban missile crisis happened in 1962, I was a high school student in Sacramento, California. It was the worst military misadv
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Agriculture: to do more with less

Agriculture: to do more with less

Pakistan is a low income developing country. Agriculture is the most important sector of the country meeting food and fibre requirements of the fast growing population. Although the rate of population increase has considerably slowed down from over 3 perc
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Action against extremist outfits

Action against extremist outfits

There is good reason to believe that a decisive action against militant organisations of various hues is in the offing. At its last month's meeting, the National Security Committee had announced its resolve to "accelerate action against proscribed organis
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 10:11am
Hike in prices of POL products

Hike in prices of POL products

In the monthly review, while the clock was ticking towards midnight on the last day of February, the federal government announced increases in the prices of all petroleum products up to Rs 4.75 per litre for the month of March, 2019 to pass on the impact
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 10:10am
NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

The government is fully-committed to improving the livelihoods of Pakistanis through job creation, promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing access to formal financial services in an efficient and affordable manner, Finance Minister Asad Umar said at the 6
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

The government is fully-committed to improving the livelihoods of Pakistanis through job creation, promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing access to formal financial services in an efficient and affordable manner, Finance Minister Asad Umar said at the 6
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

NFIS prioritised for inclusive growth: Umar

The government is fully-committed to improving the livelihoods of Pakistanis through job creation, promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing access to formal financial services in an efficient and affordable manner, Finance Minister Asad Umar said at the 6
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Three 'explosive devices' found in London

Three 'explosive devices' found in London

British counter terrorism officers are investigating three "small improvised explosive devices" believed capable of starting small fires that were found in separate locations in London on Tuesday.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Three 'explosive devices' found in London

Three 'explosive devices' found in London

British counter terrorism officers are investigating three "small improvised explosive devices" believed capable of starting small fires that were found in separate locations in London on Tuesday.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US announces new visa policy for Pakistanis

US announces new visa policy for Pakistanis

With effective January 21, 2019, an additional fee will be charged for H (Temporary Work Visa), I (Journalist and Media Visa), L (Inter-company Transfer Visa), and R (Religious Worker Visa) visas only if the visa application is approved and must be paid a
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US announces new visa policy for Pakistanis

US announces new visa policy for Pakistanis

With effective January 21, 2019, an additional fee will be charged for H (Temporary Work Visa), I (Journalist and Media Visa), L (Inter-company Transfer Visa), and R (Religious Worker Visa) visas only if the visa application is approved and must be paid a
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Washington will scrap the preferential trade status of India and Turkey, the US trade chief''s office said, as President Donald Trump ramps up his battle against what his administration views as unfair foreign trade practices. Trump has made an overhaul o
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Washington will scrap the preferential trade status of India and Turkey, the US trade chief's office said, as President Donald Trump ramps up his battle against what his administration views as unfair foreign trade practices. Trump has made an overhaul of
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

US to end preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Washington will scrap the preferential trade status of India and Turkey, the US trade chief's office said, as President Donald Trump ramps up his battle against what his administration views as unfair foreign trade practices. Trump has made an overhaul of
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
False testimony: Prime Minister welcomes CJP's statement

False testimony: Prime Minister welcomes CJP's statement

Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa's statement regarding punishing to those who give false testimony. In a tweet on Tuesday, Prime Minister said "Journey towards truth" is a journey towards Naya Pakistan. Prime
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
False testimony: Prime Minister welcomes CJP's statement

False testimony: Prime Minister welcomes CJP's statement

Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa's statement regarding punishing to those who give false testimony. In a tweet on Tuesday, Prime Minister said "Journey towards truth" is a journey towards Naya Pakistan. Prime
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

Finance Division has notified Board of Directors (BoDs) of Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited (SPL) established for restructuring and privatisation of sate-owned enterprises (SOEs). According to the notification, members of the private sector on SPL board of dire
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

Finance Division has notified Board of Directors (BoDs) of Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited (SPL) established for restructuring and privatisation of sate-owned enterprises (SOEs). According to the notification, members of the private sector on SPL board of dire
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

BoDs for Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited notified

Finance Division has notified Board of Directors (BoDs) of Sarmaya-e-Pakistan Limited (SPL) established for restructuring and privatisation of sate-owned enterprises (SOEs). According to the notification, members of the private sector on SPL board of dire
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

The government is all set to extend Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence of M/s Airblue of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for one year, starting from November 20, 2018, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Civil Aviation Auth
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

The government is all set to extend Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence of M/s Airblue of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for one year, starting from November 20, 2018, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Civil Aviation Auth
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

Airblue RPT licence to be extended to Abbasi for one year

The government is all set to extend Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence of M/s Airblue of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for one year, starting from November 20, 2018, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Civil Aviation Auth
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Businessmen display banners to mark solidarity with armed forces

Businessmen display banners to mark solidarity with armed forces

The Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association (KWGA) is displaying banners and posters in Dandia Bazaar and nearby markets to express solidarity with Pakistan Army by for prompt response to the Indian aggression and successfully neutralising the enemies tacti
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Niger busts fake medicines lab

Niger busts fake medicines lab

Police in Niger said Tuesday they had closed down a lab in the capital Niamey making bogus drugs and fake beauty products for sale in local markets and neighbouring Nigeria.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Kartarpur corridor: Pakistani officials to visit India on March 14

Kartarpur corridor: Pakistani officials to visit India on March 14

A Pakistani delegation will visit New Delhi on March 14, and then host a reciprocal Indian visit in Islamabad, to discuss a draft agreement on a Sikh pilgrimage corridor, Pakistan said on Tuesday, indicating that bilateral tensions were easing.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Indian submarine stopped from entering Pakistani waters

Indian submarine stopped from entering Pakistani waters

Pakistan Navy (PN) successfully thwarted an attempt by an Indian submarine to enter Pakistan's territorial waters; however, Indian submarine was not targeted under Pakistan's 'peace policy'. The Navy spokesperson on Tuesday said that Pakistan Navy detecte
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Indian submarine stopped from entering Pakistani waters

Indian submarine stopped from entering Pakistani waters

Pakistan Navy (PN) successfully thwarted an attempt by an Indian submarine to enter Pakistan's territorial waters; however, Indian submarine was not targeted under Pakistan's 'peace policy'. The Navy spokesperson on Tuesday said that Pakistan Navy detecte
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
J-e-M chief's son, brother among 44 detained

J-e-M chief's son, brother among 44 detained

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi Tuesday said that 44 members of proscribed organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader Maulana Masood Azhar's brother Mufti Abdul Rauf and Hammad Azhar, who is believed to be Masood's son, have bee
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
J-e-M chief's son, brother among 44 detained

J-e-M chief's son, brother among 44 detained

Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi Tuesday said that 44 members of proscribed organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader Maulana Masood Azhar's brother Mufti Abdul Rauf and Hammad Azhar, who is believed to be Masood's son, have bee
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, India resume barter trade

Pakistan, India resume barter trade

India and Pakistan resumed barter trade at a border crossing in Kashmir on Tuesday, an Indian official said, but tension in the contested region continued with a general strike and more fighting between Indian security forces and freedom fighters. Trade a
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, India resume barter trade

Pakistan, India resume barter trade

India and Pakistan resumed barter trade at a border crossing in Kashmir on Tuesday, an Indian official said, but tension in the contested region continued with a general strike and more fighting between Indian security forces and freedom fighters. Trade a
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan, India resume barter trade

Pakistan, India resume barter trade

India and Pakistan resumed barter trade at a border crossing in Kashmir on Tuesday, an Indian official said, but tension in the contested region continued with a general strike and more fighting between Indian security forces and freedom fighters. Trade a
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Chohan removed over anti-Hindu remarks

Chohan removed over anti-Hindu remarks

The Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayy-azul Hassan Chohan has resigned from his ministry amid criticism over his remarks against the Hindu community. Dr Shahbaz Gill, the Punjab chief minister's spokesperson confirmed that Chohan tendered his re
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Chohan removed over anti-Hindu remarks

Chohan removed over anti-Hindu remarks

The Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayy-azul Hassan Chohan has resigned from his ministry amid criticism over his remarks against the Hindu community. Dr Shahbaz Gill, the Punjab chief minister's spokesperson confirmed that Chohan tendered his re
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 retreats

BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Trade officers: PM approves 20 percent quota for expats

Trade officers: PM approves 20 percent quota for expats

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved reservation of 20 percent quota for overseas Pakistanis for the posts of trade officers in Pakistan''s missions abroad. The decision was taken on Tuesday during a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister regarding refor
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Trade officers: PM approves 20 percent quota for expats

Trade officers: PM approves 20 percent quota for expats

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved reservation of 20 percent quota for overseas Pakistanis for the posts of trade officers in Pakistan's missions abroad. The decision was taken on Tuesday during a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister regarding reform
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 05, 2019) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 06, 2019).

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 05, 2019).

Updated 06 Mar, 2019 07:58am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (March 05, 2019).

Updated 06 Mar, 2019 08:31am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 05, 2019)

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 05, 2019).

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 05, 2019).

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Divergent trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: Divergent trend

A divergent trend was witnessed on the money market Tuesday as the rupee moved both sides against the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Divergent trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: Divergent trend

A divergent trend was witnessed on the money market Tuesday as the rupee moved both sides against the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 05, 2019).

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am