News Archives for Print - 2019-05-26

Farooq advocates formation of provinces on administrative basis

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar on Saturday said that the provinces should be formed on administrative basis not ethnic. Talking to media persons, Sattar asked why can't the government form South Sindh province if it can app

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Abidi's murder case: ATC reissues NBWs of arrest against four absconders

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday reissued non-bailable warrants for arrest of the four absconding suspects allegedly involved in the murder of former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Ali Raza Abidi. The counter-terrorism department booked and deta

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Death toll in Quetta mosque incident rises to four

The death toll from Friday's blast inside Rahmania Masjid rose to four, as another injured person succumbed to his wounds in the hospital on Saturday. Police said the explosive device had been planted inside the mosque and went off as worshippers had gath

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Customs value of cosmetics revised

Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of cosmetics under section 25 (7) of the Custom Act, 1969. The customs values of cosmetics of high-end brands were determined through valuation rulings 535 and 536 in 2013.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Harvard Medical School's fellowship for Hazara girl

A girl from the minority Hazara community in Quetta, Sana Batool, was recently awarded a fellowship in Medicine at Harvard Medical School under the Paul and Daisy Soros fellowship for New Americans. Sana Batool is the first Hazara girl from Quetta to atte

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

PSAA for doing away with third party intervention in exports, import

To increase revenue earning in a spirit of reducing cost of doing business and have positive impact on the ease of doing business, Pakistan exports need to maximize selling on C&F basis and imports to maximize buying on FOB basis, Chairman Pakistan Ships'

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Cambridge University union invites CJP

The Cambridge University Union, UK, has invited Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa to deliver a speech on the 9th of June. Justice Khosa had done his Tripos and LLM from the University of Cambridge, UK, before being called to the Bar at the Lincoln's Inn

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

AKAH raises awareness on National School Safety Day

To protect schoolchildren from natural disasters and other insecurities, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) convened government education departments, academia, district disaster management authorities and the media in Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Khybe

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

KP businessmen invited to attend Jakarta trade exhibition

Ambassador of Indonesia in Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri has invited the Khyber Pakhtunhwa businessmen to participate in 'Trade exhibition', which is scheduled to be held in Jakarta in the month of October 2019.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Sale of toy gun banned in Peshawar

Peshawar district administration has imposed ban on sale and purchase of toy guns in the district under Section 144. According to a statement issued from the office of deputy commissioner, the business of toy guns was on the rise in Peshawar, which has ne

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Around 6.4 million local, foreign tourists may visit KP this season

As many as 6.4 million local and foreign tourists are likely to visit different scenic places across Khyber Pakhtukhwa during upcoming summer season. This was stated by KP Senior Minister Mohammad Atif Khan while presiding over a meeting. The meeting revi

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Eid shopping spree gaining momentum in Peshawar

As Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the-corner, shopping has gained momentum in provincial capital Peshawar amid huge supply of consumer goods and buying spree among the people. With only week left for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the bigger religious festivals

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

KP PDWP approves 29 projects worth Rs 12.244 billion

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved 29 projects of Rs12.244 billion. Some projects were deferred/not discussed due to inadequate design and other deficiencies, and were returned to their respective department

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Modi's victory

How ironic it is that although Muslims in India constitute nearly 11 percent of total population, their representation in parliament or Lok Sabha is less than five percent. Narendra Modi's victory in the 2019 election could be seen as a referendum on Modi

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Trump move to declassify Russia intel draws sharp criticism

President Donald Trump is defending his unprecedented decision to give his Justice Department chief unfettered access to the country's deepest foreign intelligence secrets amid an outcry from the spy community and a veiled warning from the US intelligence

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Does Assange indictment set dangerous precedent for journalists?

Does the indictment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the US Espionage Act for publishing classified military and diplomatic documents threaten the constitutional right to freedom of the press?

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Why default when you can pay

A public utility company has a major challenge of ensuring that its customers pay their bills on time. Most public utilities in Pakistan are equipped with a recovery department whose main function is the recovery of outstanding dues from the defaulting do

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Stability in sight

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. That will be the situation of Pakistan economy in the months and quarters to come. Major chunk of currency and interest rate adjustments has been taken upfront under the IMF. Other steps on energy and taxes

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Farishta murder demands justice

The rape and murder of 10-year-old girl Farishta in Islamabad, an appalling crime, has raised a public outcry for the callousness with which the concerned police officers responded to her distraught family's requests for help. According to reports, Frisht

Updated 28 May, 2019 06:13am

Modi says will strive for sabka vishwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to win this general election and he has won - and with quite a few potential firsts that would not only help India shed disguise of secularism but also sharpen its appetite for regional predominance. Last time, he

Updated 28 May, 2019 06:11am

Mining licence: PMDC moves SC against SHC verdict

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has approached the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court verdict on grant of mining lease to M/S Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company (Pvt). The PMDC on Saturday filed an appeal under Article 185(3) of Cons

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Mining licence: PMDC moves SC against SHC verdict

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has approached the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court verdict on grant of mining lease to M/S Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company (Pvt). The PMDC on Saturday filed an appeal under Article 185(3) of Cons

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Mining licence: PMDC moves SC against SHC verdict

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) has approached the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court verdict on grant of mining lease to M/S Sindh Lakhra Coal Mining Company (Pvt). The PMDC on Saturday filed an appeal under Article 185(3) of Cons

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Stock exchange: Policy board asks SECP to enlist loss-making companies

In a major policy shift to encourage listing of companies, the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board has directed the SECP to allow loss-making companies to get enlisted with the stock exchange.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Stock exchange: Policy board asks SECP to enlist loss-making companies

In a major policy shift to encourage listing of companies, the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board has directed the SECP to allow loss-making companies to get enlisted with the stock exchange.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Stock exchange: Policy board asks SECP to enlist loss-making companies

In a major policy shift to encourage listing of companies, the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board has directed the SECP to allow loss-making companies to get enlisted with the stock exchange.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Sri Lanka troops hunt militants linked to suicide attacks

Sri Lanka's military launched a major hunt Saturday for remnants of an militant group which carried out the Easter suicide bombings that killed 258 people, officials said.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Sri Lanka troops hunt militants linked to suicide attacks

Sri Lanka's military launched a major hunt Saturday for remnants of an militant group which carried out the Easter suicide bombings that killed 258 people, officials said.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

KWSSIP investment plan to be implemented in four phases

Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) investment plan will be implemented in four phases in 12 years involving $ 1.6 billion local and foreign funding. According to official documents available with Business Recorder, the KWSSIP i

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

KWSSIP investment plan to be implemented in four phases

Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) investment plan will be implemented in four phases in 12 years involving $ 1.6 billion local and foreign funding. According to official documents available with Business Recorder, the KWSSIP i

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

KWSSIP investment plan to be implemented in four phases

Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) investment plan will be implemented in four phases in 12 years involving $ 1.6 billion local and foreign funding. According to official documents available with Business Recorder, the KWSSIP i

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Opposition questions Hafeez's participation in 'sensitive' meetings

Opposition parties think that the participation of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Hafeez Shaikh in sensitive meetings, particularly National Security Committee (NSC) without taking an oath is a security breach. Talking to Business Recorder, Paki

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Opposition questions Hafeez's participation in 'sensitive' meetings

Opposition parties think that the participation of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Hafeez Shaikh in sensitive meetings, particularly National Security Committee (NSC) without taking an oath is a security breach. Talking to Business Recorder, Paki

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Russia, eyeing Arctic future, launches nuclear icebreaker

Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker on Saturday, part of an ambitious programme to renew and expand its fleet of the vessels in order to improve its ability to tap the Arctic's commercial potential. mThe ship, dubbed the Ural and which was floate

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Russia, eyeing Arctic future, launches nuclear icebreaker

Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker on Saturday, part of an ambitious programme to renew and expand its fleet of the vessels in order to improve its ability to tap the Arctic's commercial potential. mThe ship, dubbed the Ural and which was floate

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB summons Zardari in power projects, contracts inquiries

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari has been issued another notice on Saturday to appear at NAB old headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 29 for investigation into his alleged role in overvaluation of power projects

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB summons Zardari in power projects, contracts inquiries

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari has been issued another notice on Saturday to appear at NAB old headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 29 for investigation into his alleged role in overvaluation of power projects

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Deposit of tax against foreign assets: SBP notifies procedure

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday notified the procedure for deposit of tax against foreign assets under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019. "In exercise of powers conferred under section 9 of the Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, State Bank of Pakis

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Deposit of tax against foreign assets: SBP notifies procedure

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday notified the procedure for deposit of tax against foreign assets under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019. "In exercise of powers conferred under section 9 of the Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, State Bank of Pakis

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Deposit of tax against foreign assets: SBP notifies procedure

The State Bank of Pakistan on Saturday notified the procedure for deposit of tax against foreign assets under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019. "In exercise of powers conferred under section 9 of the Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, State Bank of Pakis

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Rebalancing arrangements in context of NFC award: Hafeez says government not bound to implement IMF conditionality

Prime Minister''s Advisor on Finance, Economic and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday stated that the government is not bound to implement the International Monetary Fund''s (IMF''s) conditionality of rebalancing arrangements in the context of t

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Rebalancing arrangements in context of NFC award: Hafeez says government not bound to implement IMF conditionality

Prime Minister's Advisor on Finance, Economic and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday stated that the government is not bound to implement the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) conditionality of rebalancing arrangements in the context of the

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Rebalancing arrangements in context of NFC award: Hafeez says government not bound to implement IMF conditionality

Prime Minister's Advisor on Finance, Economic and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday stated that the government is not bound to implement the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) conditionality of rebalancing arrangements in the context of the

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF deal cannot be made public for now: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stated that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot be made public till the approval from its board which is expected within a couple of weeks.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF deal cannot be made public for now: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stated that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot be made public till the approval from its board which is expected within a couple of weeks.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF deal cannot be made public for now: Hafeez

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stated that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot be made public till the approval from its board which is expected within a couple of weeks.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

SRB notification: SC sets aside SHC ruling

The Supreme Court has set aside the Sindh High Court judgement that had curtailed the scope of the Sindh Revenue Board to issue notification dated 17th April, 2014. The judgement authored by Justice Qazi Faez Isa said that it was also not appropriate for

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

SRB notification: SC sets aside SHC ruling

The Supreme Court has set aside the Sindh High Court judgement that had curtailed the scope of the Sindh Revenue Board to issue notification dated 17th April, 2014. The judgement authored by Justice Qazi Faez Isa said that it was also not appropriate for

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Iran says US troop boost 'threat to international peace'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday a US decision to deploy 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East is a "threat to international peace," state media reported.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Iran says US troop boost 'threat to international peace'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday a US decision to deploy 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East is a "threat to international peace," state media reported.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Crippling strike observed in held Kashmir

A complete shutdown was observed on Saturday in Held Kashmir against the killing of prominent Mujahid commander, Zakir Musa, and a civilian, Zahoor Ahmad. Most of the shops, fuel stations and other business establishments remained closed while transport w

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Crippling strike observed in held Kashmir

A complete shutdown was observed on Saturday in Held Kashmir against the killing of prominent Mujahid commander, Zakir Musa, and a civilian, Zahoor Ahmad. Most of the shops, fuel stations and other business establishments remained closed while transport w

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Libor

Renewal of licences: One-month extension given to mobile phone operators

The government has given one month extension to mobile phone operators in renewal of licences to avoid disruption in services, as licences of two mobile operators expired Saturday. This was revealed by Chairman Pakistan Telecom-munication Authority (PTA)

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Libor

Renewal of licences: One-month extension given to mobile phone operators

The government has given one month extension to mobile phone operators in renewal of licences to avoid disruption in services, as licences of two mobile operators expired Saturday. This was revealed by Chairman Pakistan Telecom-munication Authority (PTA)

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Libor

Renewal of licences: One-month extension given to mobile phone operators

The government has given one month extension to mobile phone operators in renewal of licences to avoid disruption in services, as licences of two mobile operators expired Saturday. This was revealed by Chairman Pakistan Telecom-munication Authority (PTA)

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Auto policy to be amended to include EVs

The government is likely to amend Auto Development Policy 2016-21 to include Electric Vehicles (EVs) after the Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the authorities concerned to ensure conversion of 30 percent of all cars running in the country into electric

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Auto policy to be amended to include EVs

The government is likely to amend Auto Development Policy 2016-21 to include Electric Vehicles (EVs) after the Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the authorities concerned to ensure conversion of 30 percent of all cars running in the country into electric

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Auto policy to be amended to include EVs

The government is likely to amend Auto Development Policy 2016-21 to include Electric Vehicles (EVs) after the Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the authorities concerned to ensure conversion of 30 percent of all cars running in the country into electric

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB chairman: PML-N distances itself from MPA's demand

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Ahmad Khan Saturday demanded the resignation of chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Addressing a press conference, the PML-N stated that allegations against P

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB chairman: PML-N distances itself from MPA's demand

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Ahmad Khan Saturday demanded the resignation of chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Addressing a press conference, the PML-N stated that allegations against P

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB files reference against 'blackmailers'

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday filed a 630-page reference against a 'blackmailers' group for 'blackmailing' its chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal and other persons. Meanwhile, an accountability court in Lahore has issued notices to

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

NAB files reference against 'blackmailers'

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday filed a 630-page reference against a 'blackmailers' group for 'blackmailing' its chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal and other persons. Meanwhile, an accountability court in Lahore has issued notices to

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Government 'blackmailing' NAB: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari accused that the incumbent government is blackmailing National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to get control of the institution. Talking to press, Bilawal said PM Imran Khan is doing politics o

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Government 'blackmailing' NAB: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari accused that the incumbent government is blackmailing National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to get control of the institution. Talking to press, Bilawal said PM Imran Khan is doing politics o

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China''s VP visit to inject new momentum to Sino-Pak ties: officials

Vice-President Wang Qishan''s two-day visit to Pakistan, starting on Sunday will inject new momentum into further developing the two countries'' all-weather strategic partnership, officials said here on Saturday. The Chinese government attached high impor

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China's VP visit to inject new momentum to Sino-Pak ties: officials

Vice-President Wang Qishan's two-day visit to Pakistan, starting on Sunday will inject new momentum into further developing the two countries' all-weather strategic partnership, officials said here on Saturday. The Chinese government attached high importa

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China's VP visit to inject new momentum to Sino-Pak ties: officials

Vice-President Wang Qishan's two-day visit to Pakistan, starting on Sunday will inject new momentum into further developing the two countries' all-weather strategic partnership, officials said here on Saturday. The Chinese government attached high importa

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

PML-N workers react angrily at London huddle

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers react angrily in a meeting with party leader Shahbaz Sharif, Aaj News reported on Saturday. They questioned why the leadership ignored them while party ruled Pakistan and now remembered them while PML-N is an o

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (May 25, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (May 26, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 25, 2019)

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: more recovery

The rupee recovered more ground against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained Re.one versus the dollar for buying at Rs 150.00, it also picked up 50 paisas for selling at Rs 151.00, they said.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: more recovery

The rupee recovered more ground against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee gained Re.one versus the dollar for buying at Rs 150.00, it also picked up 50 paisas for selling at Rs 151.00, they said.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (May 25, 2019).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

French tennis surrounded by gloom ahead of Roland Garros

A combination of injuries, a lack of confidence and poor results mean there is a little chance of a French player shining at Roland Garros this year let alone claiming a title that has eluded the country's men since 1983 and the women since 2000. When Luc

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Paire wins Lyon ATP title

With the French Open starting Sunday, Benoit Paire offered some home encouragement as he brushed aside Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Lyon clay-court event. The 30-year-old also won at Marrakech in April and will climb to 38th

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Ramazan Games: Pashtoon Garri win volleyball title

Pashtoon Garri village clinched the trophy of the volleyball event part of the ongoing Ramazan Floodlight Games under the aegis of Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here at Taru Jabba village on Saturday.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan, Sri Lanka U-19 cricket series begin

Pakistan Under-19 cricket team will open their tour of Sri Lanka on Sunday (today) with the opening match of the five-match 50-over cricket series in Hambantota. On Friday in Colombo, the two captains - Sri Lanka's Nipun Dananjaya and Rohail Nazir of Paki

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Messi finishes Europe's top scorer for third straight year

Lionel Messi has become the first player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award for three straight years after his nearest challenger Kylian Mbappe failed to score the four goals he needed in Paris St Germain's final league match of the season on Friday.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Afghanistan celebrates warmup win with pride and gunfire

Afghanistan's victory over Pakistan in a warmup match for the Cricket World Cup on Friday was greeted with prolonged volleys of celebratory gunfire and prompted a rare show of unity in a country split by increasingly bitter political divisions.

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Grieving Asif rejoins Pakistan squad after daughter's funeral

Grieving Pakistan cricketer Asif Ali on Saturday left for England to join up with his country's World Cup squad following the funeral of his daughter, who he said will continue to be his strength and inspiration. Asif left the team's tour of England and r

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Celtic win Scottish Cup to complete treble treble

Celtic claimed an unprecedented third consecutive domestic treble after coming from behind to win the Scottish Cup by beating Hearts 2-1 thanks to Odsonne Edouard's double at Hampden on Saturday. The Hoops were on course for a first domestic cup defeat in

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

New Zealand see off India in low-scoring World Cup warm-up

New Zealand comfortably beat India by six wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at The Oval in London on Saturday after restricting the Virat Kohli-led side to 179. Skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor made a 114-run partnership for the third wicket whi

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Smith ton sets up Australia warm-up win over England

Steve Smith ignored the jeers of the crowd to mark his first match against England since a ball-tampering ban with a century that set up Australia's 12-run win in a World Cup warm-up clash at Southampton on Saturday. Smith's 116 was the centrepiece of rei

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Cotton rates firmer on modest trade

Rates held the overnight levels on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of modest trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8700, they added. The seed cotton per 40kg from Lower Sindh was available at Rs 3800-4000,

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Taiwan buys 111,050 tonnes US wheat

The Taiwan Flour Millers' Association has purchased 111,050 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the United States in an international tender which closed on Tuesday, European traders said. The purchase involved a range of different wheat types. The

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

CBOT corn futures fall

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures declined for the first time in nine sessions on Thursday after the US government unveiled a farm aid package that could encourage farmers to plant more corn despite adverse weather this spring. The Trump administ

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Bangladesh's floating LNG terminal conducts first ship-to-ship gas transfer

Bangladesh's second liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility is set to receive its first ship-to-ship transfer of gas from an Algerian cargo, a spokeswoman from operator Summit LNG Terminal told Reuters on Thursday. 'Summit LNG', the floating storage

Published 26 May, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

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WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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