News Archives for Print - 2019-03-27

Venezuela declares holiday as new blackout grips country

Venezuela decreed a 24-hour holiday Tuesday to cope with a new near-nationwide blackout that the government alleged was caused by an "attack" targeting its main hydroelectric plant. Caracas and other cities were without power, knocking out public transpor

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Russia says troops sent to Venezuela in accordance with 'legal norms'

Russia on Tuesday said its decision to send military personnel to Venezuela in support of the embattled regime of President Nicolas Maduro was in accordance with the country's laws, after the move drew a strong rebuke from the US. Washington and Moscow h

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

'Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park' declared as SEZ

Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment & Skill Development Mian Aslam Iqbal announced that the government has declared Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park (QAAP) as special economic zone (SEZ) where one window facility has been provided to loca

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Formula on KPK pattern sought: PPLA stages sit-in outside Punjab Assembly

The Punjab Professors and Lectures Association (PPLA) on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly and demanded implementation of service and pay protection, lifting of one and half year-old-ban on promotion and introduction of five-tier formula

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Kamal calls for providing maximum incentives to Businessmen

Chairman Pak Sarzameen Party Mustafa Kamal has emphasized the need for providing maximum incentives to business community under one window operation in order to strengthen the economy of the country. He said this while addressing the businessmen during hi

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

SBP report a charge sheet against government: Baloch

Acting Chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has suggested that the New Zealand Prime Minister should be awarded Nobel peace prize for her statesman-like behavior after the terrorist attacks in two mosques there. He was addressing the office bearer

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Good governance and public service delivery: Policy guidelines issued to administration, police

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that bureaucracy is given full liberty to perform and now we want results from them.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

'Bhutto Caravan' perturbed rulers'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Secretary General, Ch Manzoor Ahmed said on Tuesday that rulers have taken aback while looking at the mammoth receptions of 'Bhutto Caravan'.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

International Steels Limited (ISL)

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) is a leading flat steel manufacturer in Pakistan commencing production in 2010. It is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL). The company was established with a $165 million investment, with equity c

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

International Steels Limited (ISL)

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) is a leading flat steel manufacturer in Pakistan commencing production in 2010. It is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL). The company was established with a $165 million investment, with equity c

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Rashid urges youth to minimise use of smartphones

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday advised the country's youth to cut down the use of smart phones and go to bed early. The minister while addressing an event at the Women's College in Rawalpindi added if it were in his authority

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PML-N leaders hail SC decision

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Nawaz Sharif. While talking to media persons outside the Supreme Court, former Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the court has given relief to N

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Shipping policy being revised, says Ali Zaidi

Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Ziadi Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that shipping policy is being revised with a new outlook and incentives. In a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, which held h

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Reforms in FBR must for boosting revenue: PAC panel

A parliamentary panel has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring about practical reforms in the organisation, saying current dubious system is not serving the national interests. The subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) met he

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cuban envoy pays courtesy call on FM

The Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan Gabriel Tiel Capote paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister this afternoon. Ambassador Tiel Capote conveyed the well wishes of the Cuban leadership to the government and people of Pakistan. He also briefed the Foreign

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

ANF seeks adequate funds and manpower

The objectives of National Anti-Narcotics Policy 2019 cannot be achieved until the government provides adequate financial resources and manpower to Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Senators to look into issue of 'missing' precious antiques

Senate Special Committee for Recommendations of the Committees adopted by the House would physically visit Peshawar Museum with experts to examine precious antique items. The committee has also sought detailed report from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ministry for S

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Victims of Mirani Dam: Senate panel voices concern over delay in paying compensation

Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has directed relevant federal and Balochistan government departments to clear compensation amount of Rs 3,500 million to victims of Mirani Dam. The meeting of the committee was held with Senator Shamim Afridi i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Two brothers among three killed in Mardan

Three persons, including two brothers, lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a firing incident in Mardan on Tuesday. Police said two groups, who were cousins, exchanged fire in Gharibabad, Mayar area in the limits of Hoti Police Station

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: I don't know what you're referring to

"Too many cooks spoil the broth."

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PPP train 'march' begins

The Pakistan Peoples Party's train march against the federal government started from Karachi's Cantt Station Tuesday under the leadership of party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Titled as "Caravan-e-Bhutto", the special train of the Pakistan Railways wi

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Textile Asia open at Expo Centre

The 21st Textile Asia 2019 - International Textile, Garments Machinery and Clothing Trade Fair has begun at Karachi Expo Centre (KEC) on Tuesday. Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan are

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Encroachment drive in metropolis: SC bench dissolved as Justice Muneeb recuses to hear case

The two-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) dissolved on Tuesday to hear the case related to removal of encroachment from metropolis after Justice Muneeb Akhtar excused to hear the case.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

SFA seeks KCCI help in ensuring safe quality food-related businesses

Sindh Food Authority (SFA) Director Operations Abrar Ahmed Sheikh has urged the owners of all eateries, restaurants, bakeries and other food-related businesses to improve hygienic conditions in their business premises and provide safe and healthy food to

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Zoo sans elephant: LHC seeks reply from government

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought reply from the Punjab government and Director Lahore Zoo within 10 days against non-availability of an elephant at Lahore Zoo for the last two years.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Siraj for meaningful change in country

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that a movement similar to the Pakistan movement was required at this time to bring about a meaningful change in the country. According to media cell of JI at Mansoora he was addressing the Pakistani

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Four terrorists killed in Loralai: ISPR

At least four terrorists including two suicide bombers were killed during a raid conducted by security forces in Loralai area of Balochistan on Tuesday.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

ADB report: Sindh faces challenges in access to quality school-level education

Sindh faces significant challenges in access to quality school-level education as the province has one of the lowest participation rates in school education among low and middle income countries, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Poverty, population growth discussed at SFPR

Former senators belonging to opposition political parties on Tuesday fell short to appreciate the Prime Minister's emphasis on managing poverty and population growth. The meeting of Senate Forum for Policy Research (SFPR), which met here with ex-senator C

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PTCL, MoCC sign MoU for 'Clean Green Pakistan movement'

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), Government of Pakistan, have signed an agreement to support the Clean Green Pakistan Movement. This collaboration will enable to tackle issues of low forest cover and

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Seven women get PPAF's awards for community services

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) on Tuesday organized 8th Amtul Raqeeb Awards under the banner of National Women's Jamboree and presented awards to seven exceptional women for their extraordinary and courageous developmental work for their communi

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Lahore, Faisalabad: work on low-cost houses to begin in April: minister

The Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed has said that construction of low-cost housing units will start by next month in Lahore and Faisalabad. Under the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme, Punjab Housing and Town Planning

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Murtaza felicitates for successful Karvan-e-Bhutto

Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law and Anticorruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Karvan-e-Bhutto has been launched under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday, adding it was a true reflection of hopes, aspirations a

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Certified seed, fertilizer to be provided to growers: Sarwar

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that the development of the country lies in the prosperity of the small farmers. While speaking at an 'Agri Conference' held here on Tuesday, the Governor said that a forceful campaign is being run by the

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Rs 113 billion dues of Punjab's sugarcane growers paid: CM

The Punjab government has paid a sum of Rs113 billion to the sugarcane growers in the province while remaining dues will also be paid to the farmers soon. The Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a tweet said: "About 99.7 percent dues of previous

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Nawaz's bail on medical grounds: Shahbaz, Maryam hail decision

The decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan allowing bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for six weeks on medical-grounds has spread a wave of jubilation among the PML-N workers.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

FCCI chief for internationalising brands with Italy's help

Faisalabad is manufacturing hub of popular international textile brands while local businessmen have also introduced their own brands in South Asia which could be internationalized by joint ventures with the collaboration of Italian experts, said Faisalab

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Lawyers' convention rejects NJPMC decision

All Pakistan lawyers' convention has unanimously rejected the decision of National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) that the petitions about registration of FIRs would not be entertained directly by courts and demanded its immediate reversal.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Fashion Pakistan Week: Ayesha Omar new Physiogel ambassador

The renowned skincare brand, Physiogel, also the official red carpet sponsor for FPWSS'19, revealed Ayesha Omar, as its new Brand Ambassador on 13th March, Day Two of the event. The lavishly appointed purple and white Physiogel booth was abuzz with celebr

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Work on 10MW solar power project begins

Reon Energy Limited has started work on 10MW captive Solar Power Project for Eni New Energy Pakistan near Bhit gas field in Sindh. The 10MW photovoltaic project is expected to produce approximately 20GWh (gigawatt hours) annually. The project is likely

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Rebuttal

"Seed Association of Pakistan condemns the malicious and baseless accusations by Dr Muhammad Arshad, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Hi-Tech Group, during interview carried by Business Recorder to malign the local seed industry of Pakistan

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Flight operations at four more airports resume

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has allowed resumption of flight operations at four more airports. According to details, after the issuance of the latest notice issued by PCAA here, the operations at Rahimyar Khan, Bahwalpur, Sialkot and Sukkur h

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

July-February telecom imports down 10 percent

Pakistan's overall telecom imports slumped by 10 percent to $904.016 million in July-Feb 2018-19, official figures said. The fall in telecom imports now stand at $99.494 million in July-Feb 2018-19 from $1.003 billion in July-Feb 2017-18, Pakistan Bureau

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Khalilzad to visit Pakistan soon

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will visit Pakistan in coming few days to hold talks with Pakistani civil and military leadership on the Afghan reconciliation process. According to the US Department of State, Special

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Transfer of ML case to AC Islamabad: NAB requests SHC to dismiss petitions

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday requested Sindh High Court (SHC) to dismiss the petitions against the transfer of money laundering (ML) case to Accountability Court (AC), Islamabad by raising the questions on their maintainability.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

DTI and UET sign MoU

Descon Technical Institute (DTI) and University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET-Lahore) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of the betterment of the youth of Pakistan. As per the MoU, DTI and UET will work together to help br

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Ministry to seek renewal of mobile firms' licences from cabinet

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is all set to table policy for licence renewal of mobile operators in the upcoming cabinet meeting, through which the government has estimated to generate around $1.3 billion, it is learnt.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

BU official killed in Quetta

Superintendent of Balochistan University was killed in firing of armed men on a vehicle here on Tuesday. Police said that armed men sprayed bullets at vehicle of Superintendent Balochistan University near Dukani Baba Bridge in Quetta.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Government's approach to IMF bailout

Finance minister Asad Umar is said to have stated that an agreement will soon be reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package. According to him, there has been progress in talks with the Fund and the two sides have managed to b

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Congress faces long road ahead in fight over Mueller documents

Lawmakers seeking Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report are likely to face a protracted legal battle that will turn on President Donald Trump's right to keep communications with his advisers private, legal and political experts said.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

The menace of gas theft

Natural gas is the biggest source of primary energy with a share of 48% in Pakistan's energy mix. Pakistan can also boast of possessing one of the largest pipeline networks of nearly 160,000 kilometers for gas distribution and transmission in the world, s

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Democratic deficit in global financial system

The government believes that Pakistani nationals having more than 152,500 offshore bank accounts could have stashed away a hefty sum of $11 billion, half of which is presumed to have never been declared by them, out of the country.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Disgraceful practice

Forced conversions of Hindu and Christian girls for marriage have become a shameful reality in this country. The practice goes on with the active support of local religious leaders while the police look the other way. In the latest incident a few days ago

Updated 28 Mar, 2019 07:05am

Financing facility for special persons

The State Bank of Pakistan continues to play its vital role in enhancing financial inclusion in the country. In order to improve socio-economic life of special persons in Pakistan, it has launched a concessionary Small Enterprise Financing and Credit Guar

Updated 28 Mar, 2019 07:07am

Facebook blocks more accounts over influence campaigns

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Facebook blocks more accounts over influence campaigns

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Facebook blocks more accounts over influence campaigns

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Hamas fighting eases along Gaza border, Israel moves up tanks and troops

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas abated on Tuesday after a day of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes but Israel said it reserved the right to strike again and kept its troops and tanks massed at the Gaza frontier. The biggest

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Hamas fighting eases along Gaza border, Israel moves up tanks and troops

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas abated on Tuesday after a day of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes but Israel said it reserved the right to strike again and kept its troops and tanks massed at the Gaza frontier. The biggest

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Gas utilities to reimburse consumers for inflated bills

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Gas utilities to reimburse consumers for inflated bills

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Gas utilities to reimburse consumers for inflated bills

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Afghanistan recalls ambassador in row over Imran remarks

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments "irresponsible." Khan told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Afghanistan recalls ambassador in row over Imran remarks

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments "irresponsible." Khan told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Refunds through bonds: FBR to assess number of claimants

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Refunds through bonds: FBR to assess number of claimants

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Refunds through bonds: FBR to assess number of claimants

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Bahria Town offer found to be about Rs 100 billion more than amount calculated in judgement

The Supreme Court has noted that the offer made by Bahria Town Limited is about Rs 100 billion more than the amount calculated in the judgement dated 04-05-2018, which compensates for deferred payments in instalments. The Supreme Court on Thursday last ac

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Bahria Town offer found to be about Rs 100 billion more than amount calculated in judgement

The Supreme Court has noted that the offer made by Bahria Town Limited is about Rs 100 billion more than the amount calculated in the judgement dated 04-05-2018, which compensates for deferred payments in instalments. The Supreme Court on Thursday last ac

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Kardar holds IMF responsible for tax distortions

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country''s gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual r

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Kardar holds IMF responsible for tax distortions

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country's gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual re

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Kardar holds IMF responsible for tax distortions

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country's gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual re

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mohmand Dam: Wapda awards contract to CGGC-Descon JV

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mohmand Dam: Wapda awards contract to CGGC-Descon JV

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mohmand Dam: Wapda awards contract to CGGC-Descon JV

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Power tariff to go up by Rs 2 per unit

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Power tariff to go up by Rs 2 per unit

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Power tariff to go up by Rs 2 per unit

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

CoAS highlights prospects of security challenges, CPEC

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday reiterated that the country is focused and determined to achieve "a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan."

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

CoAS highlights prospects of security challenges, CPEC

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday reiterated that the country is focused and determined to achieve "a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan."

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Congress urges delay to Modi biopic as election looms

India's main opposition Congress party has petitioned election officials to delay the release of a flattering new Bollywood biopic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi until after upcoming elections. Critics have said the film, due for release on April 5, i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Congress urges delay to Modi biopic as election looms

India's main opposition Congress party has petitioned election officials to delay the release of a flattering new Bollywood biopic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi until after upcoming elections. Critics have said the film, due for release on April 5, i

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PM fears conflict risk while India in election mode: FT

Prime Minister Imran Khan said he feared another security incident with India. In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, Khan said tensions were still high even after the crisis over a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir had eased

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PM fears conflict risk while India in election mode: FT

Prime Minister Imran Khan said he feared another security incident with India. In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, Khan said tensions were still high even after the crisis over a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir had eased

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

FATF affiliate briefed about regulatory, other steps

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

FATF affiliate briefed about regulatory, other steps

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

FATF affiliate briefed about regulatory, other steps

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Trade projection for five years: Government envisages bringing C/A deficit to below 1.3 percent

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Trade projection for five years: Government envisages bringing C/A deficit to below 1.3 percent

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Trade projection for five years: Government envisages bringing C/A deficit to below 1.3 percent

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

NOC condition for foreign tourists waived

The government has ended no-objection certificate (NOC) requirement for foreigners who want to visit different parts of Pakistan. The government has removed the condition of the NOC for foreign tourists and allowed them to move freely in the country. Earl

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 26, 2019) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 27, 2019).

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

NOC condition for foreign tourists waived

The government has ended no-objection certificate (NOC) requirement for foreigners who want to visit different parts of Pakistan. The government has removed the condition of the NOC for foreign tourists and allowed them to move freely in the country. Earl

Published 27 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 19	278.36
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 19	278.16
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 19	155.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 19	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 19	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 19	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 18	5,872.16
Nasdaq / Dec 18	19,392.69
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,199.11
Dow Jones / Dec 18	43,326.87
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,242.57
France CAC40 / Dec 18	7,365.70
India Sensex / Dec 19	79,339.96
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 19	38,813.58

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 18	241,945.20
Petrol/Litre / Dec 19	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 19	70.19
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 19	2,613.73
Diesel/Litre / Dec 19	255.38

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Dec 19 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.17 ▲ 1.00 (10.91%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 19 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	10.43 ▲ 1.00 (10.60%)
Liven Pharma / Dec 19 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	77.33 ▲ 7.03 (10.00%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 19 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	12.65 ▲ 1.15 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 19 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	114.33 ▲ 10.39 (10.00%)
Thatta Cement / Dec 19 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	185.52 ▲ 16.87 (10.00%)
Wah-Noble / Dec 19 Wah Noble Chemicals Limited(WAHN)	249.98 ▲ 22.73 (10.00%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 19 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	46.35 ▲ 4.21 (9.99%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 19 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	29.41 ▲ 2.67 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Ahmad Hassan / Dec 19 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	49.50 ▼ -5.50 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 19 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	40.70 ▼ -4.52 (-10.00%)
Mehmood Tex / Dec 19 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	627.37 ▼ -69.71 (-10.00%)
Shadman Cotton / Dec 19 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	26.80 ▼ -2.95 (-9.92%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 19 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	18.12 ▼ -1.95 (-9.72%)
Ideal Sp. / Dec 19 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	11.30 ▼ -1.20 (-9.60%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 19 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	9.55 ▼ -1.00 (-9.48%)
Hoechst Pak. / Dec 19 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	2,506 ▼ -252.82 (-9.16%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Dec 19 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	6.10 ▼ -0.61 (-9.09%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	139,290,885 ▼ -0.07
Cnergyico PK / Dec 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,462,895 ▼ -0.20
B.O.Punjab / Dec 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,162,802 ▼ -0.08
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