News Archives for Print - 2019-06-01

July-May: there is Rs 425 billion shortfall in collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3333 billion during July-May (2018-19) against the assigned target of Rs 3,758 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 425 billion. The FBR has provisionally collected Rs 340 billion during M

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Iran's stocks of nuclear materials still within limits: IAEA

Iran's stocks of key nuclear materials have increased but are still within the limits set by a 2015 deal with world powers, the latest International Atomic Energy Agency report on the matter said Friday.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

American musician Leon Redbone dies

American Musician Leon Redbone, known for reviving pre-World War II musical styles with his own twist, died on Thursday at age 69, according to a statement on his website. "It is with heavy hearts we announce that early this morning, May 30 2019, Leon Red

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

US-led coalition says 1,300 civilians killed in air war on IS

The US-led coalition said Friday it had unintentionally killed more than 1,300 civilians in air strikes during its fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria since 2014. The figure is far lower than the death tolls given by groups which have

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Philippines ships dumped trash back to Canada

Tonnes of garbage sent to the Philippines years ago was shipped back to Canada on Friday after a festering diplomatic row, as Asian nations increasingly reject serving as dumping grounds for international trash.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Four Afghans killed, four: US troops wounded in Kabul suicide blast

At least four Afghans were killed and four US troops lightly wounded when a car bomber attacked a US military convoy in Kabul on Friday, officials said.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Kosovo declares Russian UN staff 'non grata'

Kosovo on Friday declared a Russian UN staffer as "persona non grata" after he became part of a diplomatic row when he was detained and injured in a police raid. Mikhail Krasnoshchekov, a civil affairs officer with the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), was ar

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

North Korea 'executed' officials after failed Trump summit

North Korea executed its special envoy to the United States following the collapse of the second summit between leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, a South Korean newspaper reported Friday. The Chosun Ilbo said Kim Hyok Chol, who laid the groun

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

200,000 pray at Al-Aqsa mosque after stabbing attack

More than 200,000 Muslims took part in the final Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of annexed east Jerusalem, as Israel heightened security following a Palestinian stabbing attack. The religious authority in charge of th

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Palestinians say US 'deal of the century; will finish off their state

The US blueprint to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, still in draft form after almost two years, is seen by Palestinians, and by some Arab officials and politicians, as a plan to finish off the Palestinian cause.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR interbank offered rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

THE RUPEE: upward trend

The rupee showed further gains against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

THE RUPEE: upward trend

The rupee showed further gains against the dollar on the money market on Friday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 31, 2019)

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 31, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (May 31, 2019) and the forecast for Saturday (June 01, 2019).

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Pandemonium breaks out in NA: Opposition demands government withdraw references against judges

All major opposition parties on Friday condemned filing of references in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against Justice Qazi Isa of Supreme Court and Justice K.K. Agha of the Sindh High Court (SHC). These parties demanded the government withdraw these

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Pandemonium breaks out in NA: Opposition demands government withdraw references against judges

All major opposition parties on Friday condemned filing of references in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against Justice Qazi Isa of Supreme Court and Justice K.K. Agha of the Sindh High Court (SHC). These parties demanded the government withdraw these

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Senate supports judges

The Senate on Friday condemned the references filed by the government against the 'upright' and 'independent' judges of superior judiciary before the Supreme Judicial Council amid a rumpus in the House. In a bad day for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Senate supports judges

The Senate on Friday condemned the references filed by the government against the 'upright' and 'independent' judges of superior judiciary before the Supreme Judicial Council amid a rumpus in the House. In a bad day for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Farogh Naseem says he has no role

Law Minister Barrister Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem has no role in initiating references against the judges of the superior courts, as he believes in upholding rule of law and will continue to do so. "It is factually incorrect and a figment of imagination of

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Farogh Naseem says he has no role

Law Minister Barrister Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem has no role in initiating references against the judges of the superior courts, as he believes in upholding rule of law and will continue to do so. "It is factually incorrect and a figment of imagination of

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Modi surprises markets by naming ex-defence minister as finance minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday surprised markets by naming Nirmala Sitharaman, formerly the defence minister, as the next finance minister on a day data showed that Asia's third biggest economy grew at its slowest pace in 17 quarters.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Modi surprises markets by naming ex-defence minister as finance minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday surprised markets by naming Nirmala Sitharaman, formerly the defence minister, as the next finance minister on a day data showed that Asia's third biggest economy grew at its slowest pace in 17 quarters.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

July-May: there is Rs 425 billion shortfall in collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3333 billion during July-May (2018-19) against the assigned target of Rs 3,758 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 425 billion. The FBR has provisionally collected Rs 340 billion during M

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Three fighters martyred in IoK

Three freedom fighters were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Indian occupied Kashmir on Friday amid widespread protests across the divided Himalayan region, police said. Police said all the dead from the shootout in Shopian district were free

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Overhauled Boeing777 inducted into PIA fleet

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inducted another Boeing777 aircraft in its fleet, which has been grounded for almost 18 months. According to details, a Boeing777 bearing registration number BHV which was completely neglected and considered aband

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Import Policy Order challenged: SHC issue notices to govt on restrictions of used vehicles' import

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notices to federal government through Commerce and Industries ministries and others in a petition, which challenged restrictions on import of used vehicles under Import Policy Order 2016. A division bench of SHC hea

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

What is in store?

What is in store? According to a Business Recorder news item, a month after a massive increase in POL prices, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has computed up to Rs 8.99 in prices of petroleum products for June. The recommendation of oil

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Burning tyres: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia

When local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case that hospitalised over one thousand people earlier this year, they found a cocktail of toxins, including a colourless liquid commonly secreted when tyres

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

The plan

"The 36-month programme under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility aims at bringing down inflation and reducing the fiscal deficit to more sustainable levels. The programme also includes measures to help achieve higher and more inclusive growth." IMF Survey 4

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF programme: The challenges ahead

By the end of 1990 in the run-up to the Gulf War, the situation became so serious in India that the country's foreign exchange reserves could barely finance three weeks' worth of imports while the government came close to defaulting on its financial oblig

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

The HIV challenge

Fear and anger pervade rural areas in and around Larkana where the spread of HIV/AIDS has assumed epidemic proportions. In an appalling incident on Wednesday, a man in Gharo Rind village strangled his HIV positive wife to death and hanged her body on a tr

Updated 01 Jun, 2019 06:16am

Exchange

Foreign exchange companies' concerns

Foreign exchange companies have almost become a permanent feature of the foreign exchange market in Pakistan. It is believed that they perform a useful function by facilitating the sale and purchase of foreign currencies among citizens residing in the cou

Updated 01 Jun, 2019 06:16am

ACE arrests Aftab Fatiana

The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Friday arrested Aftab Fatiana brother of PTI's MNA Riaz Ahmad Fatiana from the Lahore High Court after dismissal of his bail petition in a fraud case. The ACE had lodged a case against Aftab Fatiana and others on

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

ACE arrests Aftab Fatiana

The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Friday arrested Aftab Fatiana brother of PTI's MNA Riaz Ahmad Fatiana from the Lahore High Court after dismissal of his bail petition in a fraud case. The ACE had lodged a case against Aftab Fatiana and others on

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Imran meets Ghani on fringes of OIC summit

Prime Minister Imran Khan held a bilateral meeting with President of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah-Al-Makarramah Friday. Both leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and Afghan peace & reconciliat

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Imran meets Ghani on fringes of OIC summit

Prime Minister Imran Khan held a bilateral meeting with President of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah-Al-Makarramah Friday. Both leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and Afghan peace & reconciliat

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats

The United States said Friday that it had suspended tax exemption privileges enjoyed by Pakistani diplomats in Washington due to parallel disputes with Islamabad in the latest dust-up between the countries. Under the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomats arou

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats

The United States said Friday that it had suspended tax exemption privileges enjoyed by Pakistani diplomats in Washington due to parallel disputes with Islamabad in the latest dust-up between the countries. Under the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomats arou

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats

The United States said Friday that it had suspended tax exemption privileges enjoyed by Pakistani diplomats in Washington due to parallel disputes with Islamabad in the latest dust-up between the countries. Under the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomats arou

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FRC puts off decision on urea prices till budget

The Fertilizer Review Committee (FRC) Friday decided to defer any decision with respect to urea prices till the announcement of federal budget 2019-20, as the government intends to take revenue enhancement measures which may hit fertilizer industry, well-

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FRC puts off decision on urea prices till budget

The Fertilizer Review Committee (FRC) Friday decided to defer any decision with respect to urea prices till the announcement of federal budget 2019-20, as the government intends to take revenue enhancement measures which may hit fertilizer industry, well-

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FRC puts off decision on urea prices till budget

The Fertilizer Review Committee (FRC) Friday decided to defer any decision with respect to urea prices till the announcement of federal budget 2019-20, as the government intends to take revenue enhancement measures which may hit fertilizer industry, well-

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Awan says government releasing Rs 190 million to media houses

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said that government will announce advertisement policy in the next few weeks after consultation with all the stakeholders.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Awan says government releasing Rs 190 million to media houses

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said that government will announce advertisement policy in the next few weeks after consultation with all the stakeholders.

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Action taken against errant co: SECP receives list of INGOs not allowed to work

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received a list of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) from the Ministry of Interior, which are not allowed to work in Pakistan, for necessary action by the commission. Taking

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Action taken against errant co: SECP receives list of INGOs not allowed to work

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received a list of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) from the Ministry of Interior, which are not allowed to work in Pakistan, for necessary action by the commission. Taking

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Action taken against errant co: SECP receives list of INGOs not allowed to work

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has received a list of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) from the Ministry of Interior, which are not allowed to work in Pakistan, for necessary action by the commission. Taking

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

CCI forms special committee to resolve NHP issues

A special committee has been constituted by Council of Common Interests (CCI) to discuss, review and determine the issue of Net Hydel Profits (NHP) among the key stakeholders pledged to complete the task before the commence of the next CCI meeting and wil

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

CCI forms special committee to resolve NHP issues

A special committee has been constituted by Council of Common Interests (CCI) to discuss, review and determine the issue of Net Hydel Profits (NHP) among the key stakeholders pledged to complete the task before the commence of the next CCI meeting and wil

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

CCI forms special committee to resolve NHP issues

A special committee has been constituted by Council of Common Interests (CCI) to discuss, review and determine the issue of Net Hydel Profits (NHP) among the key stakeholders pledged to complete the task before the commence of the next CCI meeting and wil

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

SBP issues updated guidelines on compliance of UNSC resolutions

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued updated Guidelines on Compliance of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions relate to Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and asked banks/ DFIs and MFBs for

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

July-May: there is Rs 425 billion shortfall in collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 3333 billion during July-May (2018-19) against the assigned target of Rs 3,758 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 425 billion. The FBR has provisionally collected Rs 340 billion during M

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Prices of POL products increased

Federal government has allowed a substantial increase in the prices of petroleum products for the month of June. In an upward revision, the price of Motor Spirit (MS) increased by Rs 4.26 per litre. The price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) increased by Rs 4.5

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Prices of POL products increased

Federal government has allowed a substantial increase in the prices of petroleum products for the month of June. In an upward revision, the price of Motor Spirit (MS) increased by Rs 4.26 per litre. The price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) increased by Rs 4.5

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Prices of POL products increased

Federal government has allowed a substantial increase in the prices of petroleum products for the month of June. In an upward revision, the price of Motor Spirit (MS) increased by Rs 4.26 per litre. The price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) increased by Rs 4.5

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Cash flows on domestic borrowing: Cabinet to approve 10-year CM&TSA policy on June 3

The federal cabinet is to approve a ten year (2019-29) policy on Cash Management and Treasury Single Account (CM&TSA), aimed at neutralizing impact of government's cash flows on domestic borrowing, sources close to Prime Minister Advisor on Finance told

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Cash flows on domestic borrowing: Cabinet to approve 10-year CM&TSA policy on June 3

The federal cabinet is to approve a ten year (2019-29) policy on Cash Management and Treasury Single Account (CM&TSA), aimed at neutralizing impact of government's cash flows on domestic borrowing, sources close to Prime Minister Advisor on Finance told

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Cash flows on domestic borrowing: Cabinet to approve 10-year CM&TSA policy on June 3

The federal cabinet is to approve a ten year (2019-29) policy on Cash Management and Treasury Single Account (CM&TSA), aimed at neutralizing impact of government''s cash flows on domestic borrowing, sources close to Prime Minister Advisor on Finance told

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Government seeks to amend AML law

The government has proposed amendment to the Anti Money Laundering (AML) Act 2010 to make the money laundering a cognizable and non-bailable offense to curb the practice of Hawala/Hundi and other forms of illegal foreign exchange transactions. This was st

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Government seeks to amend AML law

The government has proposed amendment to the Anti Money Laundering (AML) Act 2010 to make the money laundering a cognizable and non-bailable offense to curb the practice of Hawala/Hundi and other forms of illegal foreign exchange transactions. This was st

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Arrest warrants for Zardari approved by NAB chief

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari in a mega money laundering case. Sources said that Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqbal approved issuance of

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Arrest warrants for Zardari approved by NAB chief

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari in a mega money laundering case. Sources said that Chairman NAB former Justice Javed Iqbal approved issuance of

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

SBP issues updated guidelines on compliance of UNSC resolutions

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued updated Guidelines on Compliance of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions relate to Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and asked banks/ DFIs and MFBs for

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Meeting on PSM revival held

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry & Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Friday chaired a meeting on the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Representatives of Mercury Group (Tyazhpromexport), REP Holding Russia,

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FBR chief informs PM about flaws in taxation system

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi has informed Prime Minister Imran Khan that serious flaws in the taxation policy have resulted in substantial accumulation of untaxed wealth. In this regard, the FBR has communicated points to the Prim

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

NASA plans to send equipment to Moon from 2020

For the first time since the 1970s, the United States is planning to send equipment to the surface of the Moon in 2020 and 2021, in anticipation of a crewed lunar mission in 2024, NASA said Friday. The US space agency has chosen American firms Astrobotic,

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Meeting on PSM revival held

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry & Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Friday chaired a meeting on the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Representatives of Mercury Group (Tyazhpromexport), REP Holding Russia,

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FBR chief informs PM about flaws in taxation system

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi has informed Prime Minister Imran Khan that serious flaws in the taxation policy have resulted in substantial accumulation of untaxed wealth. In this regard, the FBR has communicated points to the Prim

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Meeting on PSM revival held

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry & Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Friday chaired a meeting on the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Representatives of Mercury Group (Tyazhpromexport), REP Holding Russia,

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Three fighters martyred in IoK

Three freedom fighters were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Indian occupied Kashmir on Friday amid widespread protests across the divided Himalayan region, police said. Police said all the dead from the shootout in Shopian district were free

Published 01 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 31	279.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 31	278.88
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 31	155.19
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 31	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 31	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 31	1.04

Stock	Volume
Hang Seng / Jan 30	20,225.11
S&P 500 / Jan 31	6,040.53
India Sensex / Jan 31	77,500.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 31	39,572.49
Nasdaq / Jan 31	19,627.44
FTSE 100 / Jan 31	8,673.96
Dow Jones / Jan 31	44,544.66
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 31	21,732.05

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 31	72.53
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 31	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 31	250,171
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 31	2,798.41
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 31	65.88
Petrol/Litre / Feb 2	256.13

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 31 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	10.21 ▲ 1 (10.86%)
IGI Life Ins / Jan 31 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
Sana Ind / Jan 31 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
Tariq Corporation / Jan 31 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	16.91 ▲ 1.54 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 31 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	15.72 ▲ 1.43 (10.01%)
Redco Textile / Jan 31 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	24.17 ▲ 2.2 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 31 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)
Pak Leather / Jan 31 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	32.63 ▲ 2.97 (10.01%)
Dandot Cement / Jan 31 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 31 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	54.86 ▼ -6.1 (-10.01%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 31 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	63 ▼ -7 (-10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jan 31 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	189 ▼ -21 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jan 31 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	10.41 ▼ -1.15 (-9.95%)
National Silk / Jan 31 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	40.84 ▼ -4.51 (-9.94%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Jan 31 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.83 ▼ -0.76 (-8.85%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	109.56 ▼ -10.44 (-8.7%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jan 31 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	31.05 ▼ -2.9 (-8.54%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jan 31 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.28 ▼ -0.66 (-8.31%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,672,997 ▲ 0.14
Sui South Gas / Jan 31 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,364,956 ▼ -1.33
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	36,344,486 ▼ -0.06
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 31 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,226,540 ▼ -0.77
Bank Makramah / Jan 31 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,509,642 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Jan 31 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	17,873,860 ▲ 0.2
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,969,744 ▼ -0.07
Pak Refinery / Jan 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,492,313 ▼ -0.57
Treet Battery / Jan 31 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	15,390,342 ▲ 1.07

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