News Archives for Print - 2019-07-07

PM urged to bring down prices of essential items

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasised the need that the Prime Minister himself should oversee the prices mechanism to keep prices of essential items under control.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KCCI chief urges PM to withdraw SECP's notification

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Junaid Makda has urged the Prime Minister Imran Khan to withdraw Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) notification to avoid any misuse of powers and to promote a business friendly

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Old enmity claims three lives

Armed assailants killed three people over longstanding rivalry in the Noor Pir area of the Ghotki district on Saturday. The victims - Qabool Kauri, Jaitun Kauri, Jalal Kauri-were on their way to the court to appear before the court in the murder case.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Over 70-ton of garbage lifted from Korangi district

District administration Korangi has begun lifting garbage on the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The deputy commissioner Korangi district, through a special drive, removed 79 tons of garbage. Cleanliness campaign is aimed at creati

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Need stressed for prompt response to cyber attacks

Pakistan needs to get prepared to timely respond to cyber security attacks, especially in the financial sector, as the event of security breach may ramp up with the surge in use of banking services under the aggressive campaign for financial inclusion in

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

LWMC corruption case: NAB summons Shahbaz on 12th

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) summoned Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) corruption case on July 12. Sources revealed th

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Karachi traders announce three-day strike against taxation measures

Traders action committee on Saturday announced a three-day commercial strike beginning from Monday to protest against the budgetary steps, demanding the government to withdraw taxation measures. Representatives of traders' action committee made this annou

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Anti-polio drive in KP from July 12

A four-day anti-polio vaccination campaign will be started in 12 districts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 12. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the worst affected province from the polio virus. About 31 polio cases have been reported in the province during the o

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Three killed as jeep plunges into deep ravine

At least three persons were killed and another injured when a jeep plunged into a deep ravine in Buner on Saturday. According to details, the jeep was plunged into ravine in the jurisdiction of the Nawagai police station. Three persons including children

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Maryam moves LHC for visiting father twice-a-week

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz filed her amended petition again before the Lahore High Court seeking permission to visit his father Nawaz Sharif at least twice a week along with his personal physician. On Friday, the court had pointed out that the peti

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Child marriage bill to be tabled soon in KP

The Law Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is working on preparing draft law regarding child marriage. The draft law would be presented in the provincial assembly as official bill soon.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Production orders of arrested members: government seeks to amend NA rules of business

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is likely to present an amendment to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly 2007 regarding issuance of production orders for arrested members of the House in the coming session of

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

SECP amends Public Sector Companies Rules-2013

The relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2017 would be applicable on Public Sector Companies governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The SECP has amended Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013 through

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Video won't help provide any relief to Nawaz: Farogh

Federal Minister of Law Farogh Naseem said on Saturday that the video Maryam Nawaz has brought to the fore would not help her father Nawaz Sharif to get any relief in the case. He said this in a statement which he issued in reaction to the video which fea

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Rahbar Committee decides on giving Senate chair to PML-N

The opposition's Rahbar Committee on Saturday gave approval to elect a new Senate chairman from the party with the majority, the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N). According to sources, the PML-N has begun mulling over the names of Raja Zafarul Haq and Musad

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Government has no plan to establish new hospitals: minister

The Government of Punjab have no plan to establish new hospitals because of limited resources but we will make sure the current facilities more effective than before, Health Department of Punjab wish to excel public private partnership in health sector to

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Punjab government earmarks Rs 13.5 billion for 'planned' urbanization

In an endeavour to 'make cities engine of economic growth through planned urbanization', the Punjab government has allocated Rs 13.5 billion in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2019-20; it is a substantial increase of 170 percent (Rs 8.5 billion) fr

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Tariff structure being rationalised and streamlined: Dawood

Prime Minister's Advisor for Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood on Saturday said that tariff structure was being rationalized and streamlined to ensure country's industrial production competitiveness in the global market and ea

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Opposition a divided house?

A seemingly beleaguered opposition has decided to move a no-confidence motion in the Senate on July 9 for the removal of Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani; however, it failed to forge consensus on Sanjrani's replacement.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Albanian justice on pause as judges fall victim to graft probe

Inside the halls of Albania's quiet Supreme Court building, a clock on the wall has stopped. It is an apt symbol for a tribunal that hasn't held a hearing since May, after all but two judges were dismissed as part of a sweeping graft review that is cleani

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Step by step, Africa inches toward 'historic' free trade zone

The African Union launches the "operational phase" this weekend of a long-awaited trade accord, but analysts say the continent faces an uphill task to transform the pact into reality. The 55-nation AU, gathering for a summit in Niger, will give the formal

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Electric scooters: not so eco-friendly after all?

E-scooters touted as zero-carbon urban transport are flooding city streets worldwide, but just how green they are remains an open question. The companies - from multinationals to local start-ups - distributing them insist the omnipresent two-wheel vehicle

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Karachiites, heat and power crisis

During last week, both the political atmosphere and environment of Karachi turned hot together. The power supply to Karachi city has now become a major issue posing serious concerns for the citizens. The company responsible for the power supply hides its

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Fresh offensive?

On July 1, 2019, the opposition was treated to what might be described as a 'mini-Bloody Monday'. PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah was arrested on the Faisalabad-Lahore Motorway on a controversial drugs smuggling charge, PPP co-Chairperson Asif Zardari was 'ar

Updated 08 Jul, 2019 06:29am

Violent clash near Headingley stadium

At a match as critical as the Pak-Afghan fixture on Saturday at Leeds, the possibility did exist that their supporters get worked up and resort to violence. This was a cliffhanger, with Afghan team putting up a much better performance than it had all thro

Updated 08 Jul, 2019 06:29am

Currency

Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the governor of Turkey's central bank and replaced him with his deputy, a presidential decree said Saturday, after months of tension with the government over high interest rates. Murat Cetinkaya, who was appointed

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the governor of Turkey's central bank and replaced him with his deputy, a presidential decree said Saturday, after months of tension with the government over high interest rates. Murat Cetinkaya, who was appointed

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Centre decides to hand over four hospitals to Sindh, Punjab governments

The federal government has decided, in principle, to hand over four hospitals to Sindh and Punjab governments due to acute shortage of financial resources. This decision was taken by the cabinet in its meeting held on July 2, 2019 with Prime Minister, Imr

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Centre decides to hand over four hospitals to Sindh, Punjab governments

The federal government has decided, in principle, to hand over four hospitals to Sindh and Punjab governments due to acute shortage of financial resources. This decision was taken by the cabinet in its meeting held on July 2, 2019 with Prime Minister, Imr

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF package First tranche may arrive next week

Pakistan is likely to receive the first tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package during next week. Sources told Business Recorder Saturday that the IMF is most likely to release $1 billion to Pakistan on Monday as first tran

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF package First tranche may arrive next week

Pakistan is likely to receive the first tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package during next week. Sources told Business Recorder Saturday that the IMF is most likely to release $1 billion to Pakistan on Monday as first tran

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IMF package First tranche may arrive next week

Pakistan is likely to receive the first tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package during next week. Sources told Business Recorder Saturday that the IMF is most likely to release $1 billion to Pakistan on Monday as first tran

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Crews assess damage from second big quake in Southern California

Emergency rescue crews fanned out Saturday to assess damage from the second powerful earthquake to hit Southern California in as many days - a 7.1 magnitude tremor that revived fears of the so-called Big One the region has feared for decades. No fatalitie

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Crews assess damage from second big quake in Southern California

Emergency rescue crews fanned out Saturday to assess damage from the second powerful earthquake to hit Southern California in as many days - a 7.1 magnitude tremor that revived fears of the so-called Big One the region has feared for decades. No fatalitie

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Civil servant's seniority to be reckoned from joining date: SC

The Supreme Court has held that seniority of a civil servant on initial appointment to a service, cadre or post has to be reckoned from the date of his joining the post after being recommended by the selection authority and not from a date prior thereto.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Civil servant's seniority to be reckoned from joining date: SC

The Supreme Court has held that seniority of a civil servant on initial appointment to a service, cadre or post has to be reckoned from the date of his joining the post after being recommended by the selection authority and not from a date prior thereto.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Revocation of Site Ltd''s licence: Appellate bench maintains SECP''s decision

The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has maintained the decision of the SECP to revoke the licence of Sindh Industrial Trading Estates Limited. The Appellate Bench No III of the SECP has issued an order here on

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Revocation of Site Ltd's licence: Appellate bench maintains SECP's decision

The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has maintained the decision of the SECP to revoke the licence of Sindh Industrial Trading Estates Limited. The Appellate Bench No III of the SECP has issued an order here on

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Revocation of Site Ltd's licence: Appellate bench maintains SECP's decision

The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has maintained the decision of the SECP to revoke the licence of Sindh Industrial Trading Estates Limited. The Appellate Bench No III of the SECP has issued an order here on

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Iran hints it could enrich uranium to 5 percent

A top advisor to Iran's supreme leader has hinted Tehran could boost its uranium enrichment to five percent for "peaceful" aims, ahead of deadline it set for world powers to save a landmark 2015 nuclear deal. Iran is acting on its May 8 threat to suspend

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Zuhra Karim's death condoled

Hameed Haroon, President, Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society on behalf of the Office Bearers and members of the Society have expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Zuhra Karim, a veteran woman publisher and editor of M

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Zuhra Karim's death condoled

Hameed Haroon, President, Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society on behalf of the Office Bearers and members of the Society have expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Zuhra Karim, a veteran woman publisher and editor of M

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Sindh barrages: Lopsided water distribution deprives tailenders of their due share: Irsa

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has revealed that excessive losses and lopsided water distribution at Sindh barrages is depriving tailenders from due share of water. This letter was written by Chairman Irsa Sher Zaman Khan, after PPP Senator Sussu

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Sindh barrages: Lopsided water distribution deprives tailenders of their due share: Irsa

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has revealed that excessive losses and lopsided water distribution at Sindh barrages is depriving tailenders from due share of water. This letter was written by Chairman Irsa Sher Zaman Khan, after PPP Senator Sussu

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Sindh barrages: Lopsided water distribution deprives tailenders of their due share: Irsa

The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has revealed that excessive losses and lopsided water distribution at Sindh barrages is depriving tailenders from due share of water. This letter was written by Chairman Irsa Sher Zaman Khan, after PPP Senator Sussu

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

At least 14 killed as mortars hit Afghan market

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded when a busy market in northern Afghanistan was hit by mortar fire, officials said Saturday. Several Taliban shells hit the market Friday morning in the Khwaja Sabz Posh district of Faryab province, ac

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

At least 14 killed as mortars hit Afghan market

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more wounded when a busy market in northern Afghanistan was hit by mortar fire, officials said Saturday. Several Taliban shells hit the market Friday morning in the Khwaja Sabz Posh district of Faryab province, ac

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Transfers, postings: Major countrywide reshuffle in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prepared a list of around 10,000 staffs from grade 1 to 16 who would be transferred in phase wise manner across the country. In the first phase, the Board has transferred around 3100 employees of grade 9 to 16 from I

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Transfers, postings: Major countrywide reshuffle in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prepared a list of around 10,000 staffs from grade 1 to 16 who would be transferred in phase wise manner across the country. In the first phase, the Board has transferred around 3100 employees of grade 9 to 16 from I

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Transfers, postings: Major countrywide reshuffle in FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prepared a list of around 10,000 staffs from grade 1 to 16 who would be transferred in phase wise manner across the country. In the first phase, the Board has transferred around 3100 employees of grade 9 to 16 from I

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Bilawal accuses PTI of mortgaging country with IMF

PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the selected prime minister has mortgaged the country with International Monetary Fund (IMF) that had made the life of the people miserable. He was addressing a public meeting at Haq Nawaz Park, D I Khan,

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Putin invites Imran to attend EEF

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to attend the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) scheduled to be held from September 4-6 in Vladivostok. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also participate in the economic forum. East

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Putin invites Imran to attend EEF

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to attend the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) scheduled to be held from September 4-6 in Vladivostok. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also participate in the economic forum. East

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Immoveable properties: Old valuation rates applicable till new notification: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the existing FBR valuation rates for immoveable properties, notified on February 1, 2019, will remain applicable till official notification of new rates is being issued. According to income tax circula

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Immoveable properties: Old valuation rates applicable till new notification: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the existing FBR valuation rates for immoveable properties, notified on February 1, 2019, will remain applicable till official notification of new rates is being issued. According to income tax circula

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Immoveable properties: Old valuation rates applicable till new notification: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the existing FBR valuation rates for immoveable properties, notified on February 1, 2019, will remain applicable till official notification of new rates is being issued. According to income tax circula

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

All SROs relating to zero-rating facility rescinded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rescinded all notifications/orders allowing zero-rating facility of sales tax on electricity, gas, coal, furnace oil and diesel oil to registered persons, including exporters from July 1, 2019. According to the FBR,

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

All SROs relating to zero-rating facility rescinded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rescinded all notifications/orders allowing zero-rating facility of sales tax on electricity, gas, coal, furnace oil and diesel oil to registered persons, including exporters from July 1, 2019. According to the FBR,

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

All SROs relating to zero-rating facility rescinded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rescinded all notifications/orders allowing zero-rating facility of sales tax on electricity, gas, coal, furnace oil and diesel oil to registered persons, including exporters from July 1, 2019. According to the FBR,

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

T&D losses: Discos except Iesco failed to meet Nepra''s expectations

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asserted that all power Distribution Companies (Discos) except Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) breached T&D losses targets set by the regulator for 2017-18 which have financial impact

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

T&D losses: Discos except Iesco failed to meet Nepra's expectations

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asserted that all power Distribution Companies (Discos) except Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) breached T&D losses targets set by the regulator for 2017-18 which have financial impact

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

T&D losses: Discos except Iesco failed to meet Nepra's expectations

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has asserted that all power Distribution Companies (Discos) except Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) breached T&D losses targets set by the regulator for 2017-18 which have financial impact

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

SEZ under CPEC may be inaugurated by month-end

The inaugural session of Rashakai Special Economic Zone, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be held by the end of July, sources in the Board of Investment (BoI) said. An investment worth $138 million is expected from China in

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

SEZ under CPEC may be inaugurated by month-end

The inaugural session of Rashakai Special Economic Zone, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be held by the end of July, sources in the Board of Investment (BoI) said. An investment worth $138 million is expected from China in

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

SEZ under CPEC may be inaugurated by month-end

The inaugural session of Rashakai Special Economic Zone, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be held by the end of July, sources in the Board of Investment (BoI) said. An investment worth $138 million is expected from China in

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Shabbar identifies impediments to industry growth

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Saturday that local industry could not be promoted unless the issues of smuggling, under-invoicing and Afghan Transit Trade are addressed at the earliest. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Shabbar identifies impediments to industry growth

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Saturday that local industry could not be promoted unless the issues of smuggling, under-invoicing and Afghan Transit Trade are addressed at the earliest. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Shabbar identifies impediments to industry growth

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Saturday that local industry could not be promoted unless the issues of smuggling, under-invoicing and Afghan Transit Trade are addressed at the earliest. He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

US says latest Taliban talks 'most productive' so far

The seventh round of peace talks between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban that are ongoing in Qatar are the "most productive" so far, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said Saturday. The insurgents have been meeting with the US envoy in Doha to hammer

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

US says latest Taliban talks 'most productive' so far

The seventh round of peace talks between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban that are ongoing in Qatar are the "most productive" so far, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said Saturday. The insurgents have been meeting with the US envoy in Doha to hammer

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China''s EXIM bank chief urges faster yuan globalization

The chairwoman of China''s Export-Import Bank on Saturday called for an acceleration of reforms to internationalize the Chinese currency, warning that external risks linked to rising global protectionism could harm the financial sector. Hu Xiaolian, speak

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China's EXIM bank chief urges faster yuan globalization

The chairwoman of China's Export-Import Bank on Saturday called for an acceleration of reforms to internationalize the Chinese currency, warning that external risks linked to rising global protectionism could harm the financial sector. Hu Xiaolian, speaki

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

China's EXIM bank chief urges faster yuan globalization

The chairwoman of China's Export-Import Bank on Saturday called for an acceleration of reforms to internationalize the Chinese currency, warning that external risks linked to rising global protectionism could harm the financial sector. Hu Xiaolian, speaki

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Shahbaz unlikely to quit Leader of Opposition slot

President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif quit the chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a bid to send a message of conciliation to the Prime Minister and powerful quarters but this ploy does not appear to have worked and

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Shahbaz unlikely to quit Leader of Opposition slot

President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif quit the chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a bid to send a message of conciliation to the Prime Minister and powerful quarters but this ploy does not appear to have worked and

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

'Controversial' video clip: Government to conduct forensic examination: Firdous

Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan hit back at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz, minutes after the latter revealed 'video evidence' of former prrime minister Nawaz Sharif's innocence in Al-

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

'Controversial' video clip: Government to conduct forensic examination: Firdous

Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan hit back at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz, minutes after the latter revealed 'video evidence' of former prrime minister Nawaz Sharif's innocence in Al-

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Samjhota Express tragedy: Pakistani citizen lodges case against Indians

Faisalabad police registered a case against Indians accused of Samjhota Express tragedy on a complaint of a Pakistani citizen, Aaj News reported on Saturday. Complainant Shaukat Ali said he lost six children in the Samjhota Express (train) attack in India

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Maryam claims: Judge 'blackmailed' into issuing verdict against Nawaz

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has released an alleged video clip of accountability court judge in the Al Azizia reference. The video clip purportedly showing the accountability court judge was released on Saturday. In the video, the 'accountabi

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Maryam claims: Judge 'blackmailed' into issuing verdict against Nawaz

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has released an alleged video clip of accountability court judge in the Al Azizia reference. The video clip purportedly showing the accountability court judge was released on Saturday. In the video, the 'accountabi

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Plane carrying 'Justice for Kashmir' message flies over Headingley

The plight of people in occupied Jammu & Kashmir found a new expression at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday when a plane towing a "Justice for Kashmir" message flew over Headingley during India's final group game against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan innings

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Plane carrying 'Justice for Kashmir' message flies over Headingley

The plight of people in occupied Jammu & Kashmir found a new expression at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday when a plane towing a "Justice for Kashmir" message flew over Headingley during India's final group game against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan innings

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 06, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (July 07, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 06, 2019)

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 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 (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unchanged

The rupee was unchanged against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, marketmen said.

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates unchanged

The rupee was unchanged against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading, marketmen said.

Published 07 Jul, 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 (July 06, 2019).

Published 07 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 07 Jul, 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 22	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%)

Stock	Volume
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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