News Archives for Print - 2019-08-01

Alleged torture on Nisar Morai: SHC seeks replies from Home Secretary, others by August 15

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought the replies from Home Secretary Sindh, IGs of Police & Prison and others by August 15, 2019 about the alleged torture on Nisar Morai, former Chariman Fishermen Cooperative Society (FCS) in jail. A division bench

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

MQM-P demands review of 18th Amendment

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday demanded that 18th constitutional amendment should be reconsidered to devolve more powers to local governments in the country. 18th amendment has been misused in Sindh by depriving the local governmen

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Electrocution: adviser accuses KE of negligence

Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Information, Law and Anti-Corruption Establishment Barrister Murtaza Wahab in a statement on Wednesday said that death of innocent people in Karachi due to electrocution was a clear evidence of the negligence of the K-El

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

KE appreciates army's support in averting crisis at KDA Grid

Ikram Sehgal, Chairman and Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric (KE) expressed their appreciation for the Pakistan Army's and Pakistan Ranger's assistance which proved critical in averting a crisis situation when floodwaters entered KE's KDA grid station.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Blood bank to be set up at Mithi Civil Hospital: DC

Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Dr Shahzad Tahir Thaheem has said that Sindh Government with the help of District Administration Tharparkar endeavours in health sector. Particularly in the drought affected region Tharparkar. This he was said while presidin

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government raises Rs 887 billion through sale of MTBs

The federal government Wednesday borrowed some Rs 887 billion through the sale of short-term security papers. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted the auction for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) on July 31 and

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government raises Rs 887 billion through sale of MTBs

The federal government Wednesday borrowed some Rs 887 billion through the sale of short-term security papers. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted the auction for the sale of 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) on July 31 and

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Hopes high for bumper catch: new fishing season begins today

Pakistan is starting its new fishing season from Aug 1, as fishermen hope for a 'bumper crop' to haul all shrimp species with the high-priced export quality fish in the wake of heavy monsoon downpour.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Quetta bomb blast: Case registered against unidentified terrorists

Police personnel on Wednesday registered a case against unidentified terrorists involved in the blast occurred in Liaquat Bazar here that claimed lives of five people and left 34 others injured. According to police report, the case has been lodged against

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

WHO to develop HIV prevention systems in Sindh

The World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has decided to develop and implement infection prevention, waste management and blood safety system in Larkana and Tharparkar districts. This decision was made in a follow up meeting w

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Critical condition of canals, drains: PTI leader urges federal govt to intervene

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Sindh Information Secretary and Member Sindh Assembly Jamal Siddiqui has demanded from federal government to interference in Sindh due to the worst condition of canals and drains.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Business community assured: special police mobile to be roaming in city before Eidul Azha

Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ghulam Nabi Memon has assured business community that special police mobile will be roaming in the Karachi before Eidul Azha to ensure curbing of looting and snatching incidences in the city.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

KU student shot dead

A student of University of Karachi was shot and killed on late Tuesday night by three armed men riding a motorcycle. The deceased identified as Hamza who sustained gunshots while dropping off his friend from the car in Dastagir area of the metropolis.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

FFC announces half yearly results for 2019

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has announced its results for the half year ended June 30, 2019 in its Board of Directors meeting.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Plunders to face accountability: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said those who plundered the national exchequer will have to face accountability in Naya Pakistan.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Tax Year 2018: PTAA seeks extension in returns filing date

Pakistan Tax Advisers Association (PTAA) has approached Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi for extension in date of filing of returns for Tax Year 2018 up to August 31, 2019 following encouraging response of taxpayers in filing of retur

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

President phones martyrs' families

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday telephoned the families of martyrs of terrorist attacks in North Waziristan and Balochistan and prayed for the departed souls and courage to the bereaved families to bear the loss with patience.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Workshop on developing law curriculum held at NAHE

A two-day extensive dialogue cum capacity building workshop on developing Law curriculum in Pakistan was organised here at National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Dar's corruption case: NAB granted more time to submit reply till August 28

The Accountability Court hearing a corruption case against former Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday granted time to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) till August 28 to submit reply with respect to miscellaneous petitions filed by the co-

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

ACCA issues report on Finance: a journey to the future?

Insights on what will shape the future of the finance function are laid out in a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and PwC called Finance: a journey to the future?

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

IHC reserves verdict on eligibility of 3 PTI MNAs

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday reserved judgement regarding eligibility of three members of National Assembly (MNAs) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) including Maleeka Ali Bokhari, Tashfeen Safdar and Kanwal Shauzab.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Sarwar slams opposition over motion to remove Senate chairman

Governor Punjab Ch Mohammad Sarwar Wednesday said that those who are conspiring to de-seat Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani are not working for democracy or the country rather they are merely carrying forward their personal agenda and the opposition will be

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Fazl demands probe into arrest of Irfan Siddiqui

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that seemingly a dictator is ruling the country and moral values are dead.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government committed to facilitate private sector development: minister

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that the incumbent government is committed to facilitate private sector development in the country for achieving sustained economic growth and private sector will be the

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Civil society to lobby for 'KP Acid & Burn Crime Bill'

Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF-Pakistan) in partnership with Group Development Pakistan (GDP) and Blue Veins joined hands to conduct a regional level consultation with the parliamentarians, government officials, civil society and political party represent

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

JI to hold 'Awami March' in Peshawar on August 25

Emir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Sirajul Haq has said that his party would stage an Awami March in Peshawar on August 25 and announce its future line of action. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Haq said that Awami March would be a referen

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government committed to provide moral, political support to Kashmiris: Firdous

The government of Pakistan is committed to providing moral, diplomatic and political support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir as per the United Nations (UN) resolutions, which acknowledge Kashmiris' right to self-determination.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government announces four-day holidays for Eid-ul-Azha

The federal government on Wednesday announced four public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha with effect from August 12. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Ministry of Interior. According to a notification issued by the ministry, Au

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Building leased out to bank on monthly rent of Rs 3,565, 800, alleges Vawda

Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Wednesday criticised the opposition parties, alleging that their corrupt practices depleted the national exchequer.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government focusing on addressing issue of malnutrition, adulteration: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government is especially focusing on addressing the issue of malnutrition and adulteration. He was talking to UN Resident Coordinator Neil Buhne who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

'Plastic Bags Se Azadi': Minister vows to ban polythene bags from August 14

Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that polythene bags will be banned in Islamabad from August 14, which will be celebrated as a day marking "Plastic Bags Se Azadi."

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Railways takes over charge of Royal Palm Golf and Country Club: SC informed

The apex court was informed on Wednesday that Ministry of Railways took over the charge of Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, Lahore, from M/s Ferguson on July 7, 2019. The secretary/chairman Ministry of Railways on Wednesday, in pursuance of the Supreme C

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Railways takes over charge of Royal Palm Golf and Country Club: SC informed

The apex court was informed on Wednesday that Ministry of Railways took over the charge of Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, Lahore, from M/s Ferguson on July 7, 2019. The secretary/chairman Ministry of Railways on Wednesday, in pursuance of the Supreme C

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

LPG price raised by Rs 1.70 per kg

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Wednesday jacked up the price of indigenous liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs 1.70 per kg or Rs 19.11 per 11.8kg cylinder for the month of August 2019. According to a notification issued by Ogra, the LPG price

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Saudi minister, Qureshi discuss bilateral interests

Saudi Minister for Media Turki bin Abdullah A-Shabana on Wednesday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and exchanged views on issues of mutual interests, Foreign Office said. During the meeting at the Foreign Office, the two also agreed to exp

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cleanliness on Eid-ul-Azha

Sunnat-e-Ibrahimi/Eid-ul-Azha is likely to be observed in Pakistan for three days - 12, 13 and 14 August 2019. It is anticipated offals of sacrificed animals will scatter around main roads, streets, service lanes and around high rises, bungalows and house

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency

That river has rights: new strategy to protect planet

For some, human rights are not enough - it's nature's turn, now. In a growing global movement, environmentalists are trying a new legal route to protect the planet - vesting rivers, reefs and threatened habitats with "rights of nature" that override the l

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Rs 112.68 per litre for petrol: What is it actually? Is it justified?

Petrol has an inelastic demand especially for those of us who consume it to drive our motor bikes and cars daily. When we pay 112.68 rupees per liter for petrol at any fuel station or petrol pump, have you ever thought of how does that amount build up? Af

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Fixing the economy: high-stakes gamble?

The government appears determined to go through the reform process, and it seems to have the blessings of the proverbial 'powers that be'. Some would say the Powers won't let the government deviate from the path (IMF Plus?) even if it wanted to. We say mo

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Peace in Afghanistan

Peace in Afghanistan remains elusive. One moment it looks so close the very next it turns into an ever-receding mirage. This past week was one such moment when the US-Taliban appeared to be closing a deal with Washington ready to give a timeline for withd

Updated 01 Aug, 2019 11:13am

Rise in roti, naan prices

Prime Minister Imran Khan, during the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, expressed displeasure at the rise in the prices of roti and naan as a consequence of the raise in the gas tariffs for tandoors and directed that they be sold at the previous rate. To i

Updated 01 Aug, 2019 11:13am

Exchange

PM phones UAE Crown Prince, discusses regional issues

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday made a telephone call to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the UAE and exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional development. The prime minister reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attache

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

PM phones UAE Crown Prince, discusses regional issues

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday made a telephone call to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the UAE and exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional development. The prime minister reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attache

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Press freedom: Global media watchdog disputes PM's claim

The global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday it was an "obscenity" for Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to say that press freedom was thriving in his country. During a recent visit to the United States, Khan had said talking

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Press freedom: Global media watchdog disputes PM's claim

The global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday it was an "obscenity" for Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to say that press freedom was thriving in his country. During a recent visit to the United States, Khan had said talking

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

NAB launches inquiries against Khursheed, Mehtab & others

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday launched corruption inquiries against Pakistan People Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi and others. According to a NAB

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

NAB launches inquiries against Khursheed, Mehtab & others

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday launched corruption inquiries against Pakistan People Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi and others. According to a NAB

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Reducing operational costs for businesses: Summary approved by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a summary moved by Revenue Division for implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programme to reduce operational costs for businesses and improve Pakistan''s prospects as a viable

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Reducing operational costs for businesses: Summary approved by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a summary moved by Revenue Division for implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programme to reduce operational costs for businesses and improve Pakistan's prospects as a viable

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Reducing operational costs for businesses: Summary approved by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a summary moved by Revenue Division for implementation of Authorised Economic Operator Programme to reduce operational costs for businesses and improve Pakistan's prospects as a viable

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

India launches air-combat game

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday launched an air-combat mobile game featuring a character resembling its pilot shot down and captured by Pakistan during recent heightened tensions between the nuclear arch-rivals. The character, who looks like handlebar-m

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

India launches air-combat game

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday launched an air-combat mobile game featuring a character resembling its pilot shot down and captured by Pakistan during recent heightened tensions between the nuclear arch-rivals. The character, who looks like handlebar-m

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Royalty chargeable to 15pc tax: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that every person paying royalty to a resident person would be required to deduct tax at the rate of 15 percent of the gross amount payable. According to an income tax circular issued by the FBR here on Wednesda

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Royalty chargeable to 15pc tax: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that every person paying royalty to a resident person would be required to deduct tax at the rate of 15 percent of the gross amount payable. According to an income tax circular issued by the FBR here on Wednesda

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Royalty chargeable to 15pc tax: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that every person paying royalty to a resident person would be required to deduct tax at the rate of 15 percent of the gross amount payable. According to an income tax circular issued by the FBR here on Wednesda

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Loss of civilian lives along LoC: Pakistan lodges strong protest with India

Pakistan summoned Indian deputy high commissioner on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest with him over the loss of civilian lives in the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC). According to Foreign Office, Gaura

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Loss of civilian lives along LoC: Pakistan lodges strong protest with India

Pakistan summoned Indian deputy high commissioner on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest with him over the loss of civilian lives in the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC). According to Foreign Office, Gaura

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Dozens dead in Afghan bus blast as US envoy signals peace progress

At least 34 people were killed in western Afghanistan when their bus hit a Taliban roadside bomb, officials said Wednesday, the same day a US peace envoy indicated a peace deal with the insurgents could be imminent. Even in a conflict where civilians die

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Dozens dead in Afghan bus blast as US envoy signals peace progress

At least 34 people were killed in western Afghanistan when their bus hit a Taliban roadside bomb, officials said Wednesday, the same day a US peace envoy indicated a peace deal with the insurgents could be imminent. Even in a conflict where civilians die

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Doctors not paying taxes?: 30 major Karachi hospitals issued notices

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent notices to 30 major hospitals in Karachi as these hospitals and the doctors, rendering services in it, are said to be not paying taxes on their incomes. According to sources, the Broadening of Tax Base (BTB) Zone of

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Doctors not paying taxes?: 30 major Karachi hospitals issued notices

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent notices to 30 major hospitals in Karachi as these hospitals and the doctors, rendering services in it, are said to be not paying taxes on their incomes. According to sources, the Broadening of Tax Base (BTB) Zone of

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Doctors not paying taxes?: 30 major Karachi hospitals issued notices

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent notices to 30 major hospitals in Karachi as these hospitals and the doctors, rendering services in it, are said to be not paying taxes on their incomes. According to sources, the Broadening of Tax Base (BTB) Zone of

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (July 31, 2019) and the forecast for Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Armed forces, nation successfully deal with challenges: CoAS

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), interacted with youth undergoing annual internship programme at ISPR. Speaking on the occasion, Bajwa said that Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth and future of Pakistan belongs t

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 31, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Armed forces, nation successfully deal with challenges: CoAS

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), interacted with youth undergoing annual internship programme at ISPR. Speaking on the occasion, Bajwa said that Pakistan is blessed with dynamic and talented youth and future of Pakistan belongs t

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Date for filing WHT statement extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date for filing of biannual withholding tax statement under section 165 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 till August 20, 2019. According to an income tax circular 10 of 2019 issued by the FBR here on Wednesd

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Date for filing WHT statement extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date for filing of biannual withholding tax statement under section 165 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 till August 20, 2019. According to an income tax circular 10 of 2019 issued by the FBR here on Wednesd

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Date for filing WHT statement extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date for filing of biannual withholding tax statement under section 165 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 till August 20, 2019. According to an income tax circular 10 of 2019 issued by the FBR here on Wednesd

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 31, 2019)

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Housing project will reinvigorate economy: PM

The government''s housing project for the low-income group would help move the wheel of the economy as 40 industries are directly linked to housing sector, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday. While speaking after signing a memorandum of understan

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 31, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Housing project will reinvigorate economy: PM

The government's housing project for the low-income group would help move the wheel of the economy as 40 industries are directly linked to housing sector, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday. While speaking after signing a memorandum of understand

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Housing project will reinvigorate economy: PM

The government's housing project for the low-income group would help move the wheel of the economy as 40 industries are directly linked to housing sector, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday. While speaking after signing a memorandum of understand

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Chinese billionaire indicted in $1.8 billion tariff evasion scheme

The Chinese billionaire founder of metals giant Zhongwang has been indicted in the United States for his alleged role in an elaborate scheme to avoid paying $1.8 billion in tariffs on aluminium shipped to the US. Liu Zhongtian, the former chairman of Chin

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Roti Relief: ECC decides to revert gas prices for Roti Tandoor to June 30 position

The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wedne-sday decided to revert gas prices for roti tandoors to June 30 position, a day after the Prime Minister ordered to restore previous prices of roti/naan by providing subsidy against projected

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 31, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Roti Relief: ECC decides to revert gas prices for Roti Tandoor to June 30 position

The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wedne-sday decided to revert gas prices for roti tandoors to June 30 position, a day after the Prime Minister ordered to restore previous prices of roti/naan by providing subsidy against projected

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Roti Relief: ECC decides to revert gas prices for Roti Tandoor to June 30 position

The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wedne-sday decided to revert gas prices for roti tandoors to June 30 position, a day after the Prime Minister ordered to restore previous prices of roti/naan by providing subsidy against projected

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: little movement

The rupee showed minor changes against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee moved slightly versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 160.00 and Rs 160.05 respectively.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Oil stocks lead rally on KSE: BRIndex100 edges up

After witnessing a bearish trend during the first two days of the week, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 increased by 37.73 points or 1.14 percent to close at 3,348.36 p

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: little movement

The rupee showed minor changes against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee moved slightly versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 160.00 and Rs 160.05 respectively.

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Oil stocks lead rally on KSE: BRIndex100 edges up

After witnessing a bearish trend during the first two days of the week, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 increased by 37.73 points or 1.14 percent to close at 3,348.36 p

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Oil stocks lead rally on KSE: BRIndex100 edges up

After witnessing a bearish trend during the first two days of the week, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 increased by 37.73 points or 1.14 percent to close at 3,348.36 p

Updated 01 Aug, 2019 04:55am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Provisional figures: July collection Rs 14 billion short of target

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 277 billion during first month of current fiscal year, ie, July 2019 against the target of Rs 291 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 14 billion. These are provisional figures and revenue

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

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

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Provisional figures: July collection Rs 14 billion short of target

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 277 billion during first month of current fiscal year, ie, July 2019 against the target of Rs 291 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 14 billion. These are provisional figures and revenue

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (July 31, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Provisional figures: July collection Rs 14 billion short of target

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 277 billion during first month of current fiscal year, ie, July 2019 against the target of Rs 291 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 14 billion. These are provisional figures and revenue

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 31, 2019).

Published 01 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Up to 10 percent hike announced in POL products'' prices

Federal government Wednesday night announced up to 10 percent increase in petroleum products'' prices for August following the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). The government has approved an increase of Rs5.15 per litre in Mo

Published 01 Aug, 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%)

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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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