News Archives for Print - 2019-09-22

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SECP reforms boost key fundamentals of capital market

Following the significant reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) aimed at facilitating ease of doing business, efficiency in market operations and reducing over-regulations, the key fundamentals of market started s

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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SECP reforms boost key fundamentals of capital market

Following the significant reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) aimed at facilitating ease of doing business, efficiency in market operations and reducing over-regulations, the key fundamentals of market started s

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Dozens arrested in Egypt after rare anti-Sisi protests

Protests erupted overnight in Cairo and other Egyptian cities calling for the removal of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in a rare show of dissent quickly quashed by authorities. Hundreds of Egyptians took to the streets late Friday, chanting slogans incl

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Dozens arrested in Egypt after rare anti-Sisi protests

Protests erupted overnight in Cairo and other Egyptian cities calling for the removal of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in a rare show of dissent quickly quashed by authorities. Hundreds of Egyptians took to the streets late Friday, chanting slogans incl

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Proposed CPEC Authority: Cabinet sets up ministerial body to review contours

The Cabinet has constituted six-member ministerial committee to review the structure and clauses of conflict of interest, immunities and regulation making powers of long-awaited proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC Authority), well-in

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Proposed CPEC Authority: Cabinet sets up ministerial body to review contours

The Cabinet has constituted six-member ministerial committee to review the structure and clauses of conflict of interest, immunities and regulation making powers of long-awaited proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC Authority), well-in

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Reko Diq case: Attorney General in US to file review petition

Attorney General for Pakistan, Anwar Mansoor Khan is in Washington to file revision against International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) award in the Reko Diq case. Before leaving for USA he shared with a section of media, "I am goin

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Reko Diq case: Attorney General in US to file review petition

Attorney General for Pakistan, Anwar Mansoor Khan is in Washington to file revision against International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) award in the Reko Diq case. Before leaving for USA he shared with a section of media, "I am goin

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NAB gets physical remand of Khursheed

An accountability court on Saturday handed over Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on eight-day physical remand, in assets beyond means case. Shah was produced before the NAB court of Judge Ameer

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NAB gets physical remand of Khursheed

An accountability court on Saturday handed over Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on eight-day physical remand, in assets beyond means case. Shah was produced before the NAB court of Judge Ameer

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Production orders of lawmakers: Rules of procedure, conduct of business to be amended

Ministry of Law and Justice has decided to amend the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in National Assembly (NA) pertaining to the issuance of the production orders of members of the lower house, said the sources. It is expected that the amendmen

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Production orders of lawmakers: Rules of procedure, conduct of business to be amended

Ministry of Law and Justice has decided to amend the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in National Assembly (NA) pertaining to the issuance of the production orders of members of the lower house, said the sources. It is expected that the amendmen

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Environmental activists get down and dirty on mass cleanup day

Thousands of volunteers wielding nets and bin bags scoured coasts, parks and riverbanks across the globe Saturday, in a litter-picking drive highlighting the vast quantity of trash dumped worldwide, a day after mass international climate protests. Campaig

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Environmental activists get down and dirty on mass cleanup day

Thousands of volunteers wielding nets and bin bags scoured coasts, parks and riverbanks across the globe Saturday, in a litter-picking drive highlighting the vast quantity of trash dumped worldwide, a day after mass international climate protests. Campaig

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Iran issues 'battlefield' warning

Any country that attacks Iran will become the "main battlefield", the Revolutionary Guards warned Saturday after Washington ordered reinforcements to the Gulf following attacks on Saudi oil installations it blames on Tehran. Tensions escalated between arc

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Iran issues 'battlefield' warning

Any country that attacks Iran will become the "main battlefield", the Revolutionary Guards warned Saturday after Washington ordered reinforcements to the Gulf following attacks on Saudi oil installations it blames on Tehran. Tensions escalated between arc

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

US sending more troops to Gulf

The United States announced Friday that it was sending military reinforcements to the Gulf region following attacks on Saudi oil facilities that it attributes to Iran, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions on Tehran. Trump said the

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

US sending more troops to Gulf

The United States announced Friday that it was sending military reinforcements to the Gulf region following attacks on Saudi oil facilities that it attributes to Iran, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions on Tehran. Trump said the

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Saudi Arabia cautious over Huthi offer to halt attacks

Saudi Arabia gave a cautious response Saturday to an unexpected offer from Yemen's Huthi rebels to halt all attacks on the kingdom as part of an initiative to end their country's devastating war. The Huthi announcement Friday came on the eve of the fifth

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Saudi Arabia cautious over Huthi offer to halt attacks

Saudi Arabia gave a cautious response Saturday to an unexpected offer from Yemen's Huthi rebels to halt all attacks on the kingdom as part of an initiative to end their country's devastating war. The Huthi announcement Friday came on the eve of the fifth

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Kashmir, Afghanistan: PM-Trump meeting tomorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet US President Donald Trump tomorrow (Monday) on the sidelines of 74th United Nations General Assembly session in New York and the discussion will largely focus on situation in Kashmir and the stalled Afghan peace process

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Kashmir, Afghanistan: PM-Trump meeting tomorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet US President Donald Trump tomorrow (Monday) on the sidelines of 74th United Nations General Assembly session in New York and the discussion will largely focus on situation in Kashmir and the stalled Afghan peace process

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PM to be voice of Kashmiris at UNGA: Maleeha

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is arriving on Mission Kashmir in New York on Saturday to a packed programme at UN General Assembly. In a Tweet, she said the Prime Minister wo

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PM to be voice of Kashmiris at UNGA: Maleeha

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is arriving on Mission Kashmir in New York on Saturday to a packed programme at UN General Assembly. In a Tweet, she said the Prime Minister wo

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Five export sectors may get major relief, FBR assures APTMA

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) that the government is considering relief for five leading export sectors, including speedy refund payments, no withholding tax on utilities (gas/electricity) an

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 11:46am

Five export sectors may get major relief, FBR assures APTMA

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) that the government is considering relief for five leading export sectors, including speedy refund payments, no withholding tax on utilities (gas/electricity) an

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

AGP unearths billions of rupees malfeasance in ZTBL

The Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed billions of rupees irregularities, embezzlement, financial mismanagement and cases of non-recovery from contractors and dismissed employees in Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL). Some of the cases including r

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

AGP unearths billions of rupees malfeasance in ZTBL

The Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed billions of rupees irregularities, embezzlement, financial mismanagement and cases of non-recovery from contractors and dismissed employees in Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL). Some of the cases including r

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Special media tribunals: APNS decides to take steps to resist move

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) yesterday categorically rejected the decision of the Federal Cabinet to form Special Media Tribunals. The APNS Executive Committee which met here yesterday for an emergency meeting under the chairmanship of Hamee

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Special media tribunals: APNS decides to take steps to resist move

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) yesterday categorically rejected the decision of the Federal Cabinet to form Special Media Tribunals. The APNS Executive Committee which met here yesterday for an emergency meeting under the chairmanship of Hamee

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

ST, FED returns: Date extended till September 24

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing sales tax and federal excise returns for the tax period August 2019, up to September 24, 2019. The FBR has issued instructions to the field formations Saturday. Earlier, the date for fili

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

ST, FED returns: Date extended till September 24

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing sales tax and federal excise returns for the tax period August 2019, up to September 24, 2019. The FBR has issued instructions to the field formations Saturday. Earlier, the date for fili

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NAB granted two-day transit remand of Qaimkhani

An accountability court on Saturday granted two-day transit remand of Liaquat Qaimkhani, former director general (parks) at Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, to National Accountability (NAB) Bureau. He will be presented before an accountability court in I

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NAB granted two-day transit remand of Qaimkhani

An accountability court on Saturday granted two-day transit remand of Liaquat Qaimkhani, former director general (parks) at Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, to National Accountability (NAB) Bureau. He will be presented before an accountability court in I

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Rs 90.59 billion released under PSDP

The federal government has released Rs 90.59 billion (13 percent) for various ongoing and new development projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2019-20 against the total budgeted allocation of Rs 701 billion. According to latest data of

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Rs 90.59 billion released under PSDP

The federal government has released Rs 90.59 billion (13 percent) for various ongoing and new development projects under Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2019-20 against the total budgeted allocation of Rs 701 billion. According to latest data of

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Tunisia ex-president Ben Ali buried

Tunisia's former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was buried in the Muslim holy city of Medina on Saturday, witnesses said, after he died in exile in Saudi Arabia. Ben Ali, who died Thursday in the city of Jeddah, was laid to rest at Al-Baqi cemetery nex

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Tunisia ex-president Ben Ali buried

Tunisia's former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was buried in the Muslim holy city of Medina on Saturday, witnesses said, after he died in exile in Saudi Arabia. Ben Ali, who died Thursday in the city of Jeddah, was laid to rest at Al-Baqi cemetery nex

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PTA not empowered to block any website in violation of due process: IHC

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is not empowered to block any website in violation of due process and without hearing the other party. The order authored by Chief Justice IHC Athar Minallah, stat

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PTA not empowered to block any website in violation of due process: IHC

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is not empowered to block any website in violation of due process and without hearing the other party. The order authored by Chief Justice IHC Athar Minallah, stat

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Pasha says sell-off proceeds not non-tax revenue

Privatization proceeds are not non-tax revenue but are financing item to be used to finance the budget deficit and thereby reducing debt, said Dr Hafeez Pasha while talking to Business Recorder.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Pasha says sell-off proceeds not non-tax revenue

Privatization proceeds are not non-tax revenue but are financing item to be used to finance the budget deficit and thereby reducing debt, said Dr Hafeez Pasha while talking to Business Recorder.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PTM MNAs released from Haripur jail

Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leaders and members of National Assembly Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir were on Saturday released from Haripur jail on the completion of the process, two days after their bail by Peshawar High Court (PHC). Peshawar High Court ha

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PTM MNAs released from Haripur jail

Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leaders and members of National Assembly Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir were on Saturday released from Haripur jail on the completion of the process, two days after their bail by Peshawar High Court (PHC). Peshawar High Court ha

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Netanyahu on broken legs

The snap legislative elections to the Knesset on Wednesday haven't won Benjamin Netanyahu the kind of secure majority he wanted in the 120-member house; on the other hand, however, the outcome of election may prove to be his nemesis the world has been wai

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 06:31am

Return of the demons

Children bear no arms to defend themselves, and given their tender age they often fall prey to the demons' viciously contrived inducements. Once trapped, they are sexually abused and murdered. The demons wouldn't leave them alive to tell the tale. The rec

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 06:33am

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From stabilisation to growth

Pakistan's big businesses often operate on clutches. The winners are selected decades ago, and they have formed a strong lobby to safeguard interests. Nowadays, there are talks on opening up of economy, and let the market, and technical policy levers to d

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 07:57am

Refugees from rising seas: no place to call home

Most refugees fleeing persecution, famine or civil strife dream of one thing: going home some day. But when rising seas displace hundreds of millions of people - a near certainty, scientists say - it will be an exodus with no hope of return.

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 08:29am

Tunisia turns the page on Ben Ali

With the burial in Saudi exile Saturday of former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia is turning the page on more than two decades of nepotism and repression with a large dose of indifference.

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 09:14am

Trump's threat

That US President Donald Trump is extremely good at attracting global attention is a fact. The other day, he, for example, threatened to release Islamic State prisoners at European borders if France, Germany and other countries don' t take back their capt

Updated 23 Sep, 2019 09:28am

PBC slates government's move to set up media tribunal

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) vice chairman Syed Amjad Shah on Saturday said that the proposed media tribunal will further complicate all media related cases and complaints pending before PEMRA's complaint cell. Talking to Business Recorder Shah said

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Bilawal slams Indian atrocities in IHK

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the earth is like a mother's lap for the human race and we can't afford to throw it into flames of war. In his message on the International Day of Peace observed on Saturday, he s

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NA speaker off to Kazakhstan

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser left for Kazakhstan to participate in the 4th Meeting of the Speakers of Eurasian Countries' Parliaments from September 23 - 25, 2019 in Nur Sultan (Astana). The forum will be attended by the heads of parliaments from

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PM urged to raise Kashmir and Afia's issues at UNGA

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief, Senator Siraj-ul-Haq has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to represent the nation with bravery and should raise Kashmir issue and release of Afia Siddiqui in the United States and brought her back to the country. Talking to medi

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

PHA, NBP sign MoU for PM Housing Scheme in KP

Provincial Housing Authority (PHA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Regional Office reached to an agreement to provide better life standard to the people, besides ensuring houses to the people under Prime Minister Khpal Kor (Apna Gh

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan has talents for S&T uplift: Dr Zaidi

Executive Director of COMSATS Dr SM Junaid Zaidi Saturday said that Pakistan is a country which can progress greatly in the field of science and technology because it possesses great talent and potential. He was talking to media persons here at COMSATS Se

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Street crimes by drug addicts: Police to set up 12 rehab centres in Karachi: AIG

Additional Inspector General Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon said that 60 percent of street crimes were committed by drug addicts and to address this issue police will establish 12 rehabilitation centres in the city. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi Associ

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Noor Jahan remembered

The 93rd birthday anniversary of Pakistan's most loved singer Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan was celebrated across the country on Saturday. Born Allah Rakhi Wasai to a family with music traditions, Noor Jahan received musical training at an early age but he

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Karachi to experience moderate heatwave for 3 days

The Met Office on Saturday warned the citizens against a 'moderate' heat wave spell to continue for the next three days in Karachi and other parts of Sindh, forecasting temperature may scale up to 41 degree Celsius. Scorching weather is likely to persist

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

CTD arrests killer of MQM's MPA Liaquat Qureshi

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested the murderer of the former Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Liaquat Qureshi.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

No party will extend support to JUI-F's rally: Rashid

Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that no party will support Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman in his protest against the government. Addressing a press conference at Railways Headquarters here on Saturday, he said t

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Sarwar, Buzdar discuss issues

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here Saturday and discussed important issues including situation in the province of Punjab. Both also shared views on matters of mutual interest besides the Chunian in

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

APAT to start protest march as talks with FBR fails

All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has decided to start a protest march towards Islamabad as talks with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have failed. APAT Central General Secretary Naeem Mir in a statement on Saturday said that traders talks with the FBR

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

BAT listed at DJSI for 18th year in a row

British American Tobacco (BAT) has been listed at the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 18th consecutive year and has once again been named as industry leader in the DJSI's most prestigious World Index. Created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indic

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Commissioner removed

The Punjab government on Saturday removed District Commissioner Lahore Saleha Saeed and replaced her with Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Asghar. As per the notification issued by Punjab Services and General Administration Department (S&

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

SHCC reviews infection prevention, control programme

First meeting of new board of commissioners of Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) held at Karachi under the leadership of New Chairperson Ms Nargis Ghaloo. All new commissioners attended the meeting where CEO SHCC Dr Minhaj Qidwai gave overview of SHCC fu

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Over 9,000 dengue cases reported across country

Over 9,000 dengue cases have been reported from across the country, while around 17 people lost their lives during the current year. The outbreak of dengue continues to affect thousands of people across the country and a good number of dengue suspects are

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Six Pakistani companies participate in Heimtextil Russia

Some six Pakistani companies participated, under the umbrella Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in Heimtextil Russia held from 17-19 September 2019. International Trade Fair for home textiles, floor coverings and interior furnishings; Heimte

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Kaira accuses Centre of targeting Sindh government

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Saturday that the Federal government has targeted Sindh government under the garb of corruption. However, he added in the same breath that Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah wou

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Proposed ML-1 project: Chinese team inspects Railways infrastructure

An 8-member delegation of M/s CREEC Locomotives and Rolling Stock Design Engineers of China concluded its week-long visit of Karachi Division Saturday by holding a meeting with the Divisional Superintendent (DC), Pakistan Railways Karachi Syed Mazhar Ali

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Mayor surrenders passport on court order

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) seized with the hearing of 12 May, 2007 carnage cases ordered Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar to surrender his passport to the court on Saturday. Over the course of the hearing, the court told the mayor, who was in attendance, tha

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME to delay ban on tainted metal until 2025

The London Metal Exchange (LME) will postpone plans to ban metal tainted by human rights abuses until 2025, giving producers three more years to comply with guidelines and the exchange time to rethink its approach, industry sources said.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Dry weather delays sowing of Ukraine winter grain, Russia also needs rain

Dry weather across most of Ukraine has delayed the sowing of winter grain for next year's crop in one of the top Black Sea grain exporters, the nation's weather forecaster said. Ukraine and its rival on Black Sea grain exports, Russia, are both looking fo

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

ISO forecasts global sugar deficit of nearly 5m tonnes

The International Sugar Organization on Monday forecast a global sugar deficit of 4.76 million tonnes in the 2019/20 season, driven partly by lower production in India and Thailand. The inter-governmental body, in its first full outlook for the 2019/20 se

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Brazil's corn crop seen surpassing 100 million-tonne mark for first time

Despite a slower start to soybean planting this year in Brazil, the country's 2019/20 corn crop, most of which is planted after the soy harvest, is expected to surpass the 100 million-tonne mark for the first time. According to the average estimate of nin

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Glencore joins grain merchants' digital project

Glencore Agriculture Limited has joined a project launched last year by other global grain merchants to use new technologies to raise efficiency in trading operations. The initiative was announced last October by the so-called ABCD grain majors - Archer D

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Prices of essential kitchen items on the rise

Prices of entire range of essential kitchen items kept on increasing during this week past as compared to previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. The survey observed that onions price went up from Rs 300 to

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Over 1 million suffer from dementia in country: Dr Jafri

To commemorate World Alzheimer's Day, like rest of the world, Alzheimer's Pakistan in collaboration with Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) and various other organisations organized a seminars on the disease.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Students urged to enhance communication skills

The researchers should come up with viable solutions to problems of public and industry as the universities are meant for knowledge creations, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Chunian incident DNA test of 300 people completed

The police could not get success yet as a chase for accused involved in the brutal rape-murder of three children in Chunian, Tehsil of Kasur district, is still on.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

AAG tells SHC: Summary on amendments in Motor Vehicle Ordinance moved to CM

Additional Advocate General Sindh (AAG) told Sindh High Court that summary has been moved to Chief Minister for making some amendments in Motor Vehicle Ordinance. AAG informed this on behalf of Secretary Transport & Mass Transit Department Sindh in the di

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

NICVD holds 'Cardio Prevent 2019': Need stressed for promoting preventive cardiology

Healthcare system in Pakistan is incapable of treating even one-third of patients with cardiovascular diseases where around 50 people are dying every hour due to heart attacks and other diseases of cardiovascular system in the country, eminent cardiologis

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Young farmers for efficient water management

Young farmers on Saturday called for to adopt efficient water management practices to curtail water shortages. For this, they highlighted how to initiate preparation of land for smart agriculture, strengthening water management, crops productivity enhance

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Government urged to end uncertainty in country

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has demanded steps to end pessimism in the masses and business community through result-oriented intervention.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Attempt to smuggle Indian goods worth Rs 11.03 million foiled

Model Collectorate Customs (MCC), Appraisement, East, Karachi on Saturday foiled an attempt to smuggle Indian goods worth Rs 11.03 million. According to details, the action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that some unscrupulous elements were planni

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Shell Pakistan, Hyundai Nishat embark upon landmark partnership

Shell Pakistan Limited and Hyundai Nishat Motor Private Limited have signed an agreement at a ceremony held in Lahore; together creating value for their customers. Bringing this global partnership between Shell and Hyundai to Pakistan, Shell will be provi

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

CM reviews progress of on-going garbage disposal drive

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali during his visit of the city to review progress of first ever on-going garbage lifting drive has directed divisional administration to remove encroachment made under the flyovers and fine the builders throwing their deb

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

BMP announces candidates for FPCCI elections

The Businessmen Panel (BMP) announced the candidates for the forthcoming annual election of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) 2020 by fielding Mian Anjum Nisar, a former Minister for Industries and Commerce in Govt of Punjab.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

FFC partners with Syngenta for combined efforts towards food security

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) - Pakistan's leading fertilizer manufacturer is working towards ensuring Food Security in the country, which at present is affecting over 80 million populace. FFC through its non-profit organization - Sona Welfare Foundation

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Over 2000 under-privileged children enjoy free rides at Aladin Park

As many as 2000 under-privileged children sheltered under different NGOs had a fun day at Aladin Amusement Park and enjoyed recreational activities and fun-packed rides free of cost. A A Joyland (Pvt) Ltd under its "Care for Joy" social initiative hosted

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

New Hyderabad SITE Association Office-bearers elected unopposed

Mazhar-ul-Haq Choudhry has been elected unopposed as the Chairman Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry with Aamir Shahab and Prem Chand as Senior Vice Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively.

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

China, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations

China and the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations Saturday, days after the Pacific island nation severed ties with Taiwan. "We look forward to the quick development of bilateral relations between China and the Solomons," Chinese foreign minis

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Strong quake in Albania damages buildings

Albania was rattled by its strongest earthquake in decades Saturday, officials said, sending people fleeing into the streets in several cities, damaging buildings and triggering power cuts in the capital. The epicentre of the shallow 5.6-magnitude quake,

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Hong Kong police, protesters clash

Riot police and protesters in Hong Kong fought brief skirmishes near the Chinese border on Saturday, the latest clashes during huge pro-democracy protests that have battered the financial hub for more than three months. Police fired tear gas and rubber bu

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Turkey says ready for Syria operation ahead of Trump talks

Turkey's preparations on the border with Syria ahead of a possible operation have been completed, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday ahead of talks with US counterpart Donald Trump. After a US-Turkey deal agreed last month to create a bu

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Trudeau gets brief reprieve

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got his first day out of the spotlight on Saturday after being hammered for images showing him in blackface, which have threatened to derail his re-election campaign. Trudeau, 47, was in eastern Canada when pictures

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

UK Labour deputy leader survives bid to oust him over Brexit

The deputy leader of Britain's Labour Party survived an attempt to oust him over Brexit on Saturday after party chief Jeremy Corbyn moved to defuse a row that threatened to overshadow the party's bid to show it was ready for power. Holding its annual part

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Reactor at worst US nuclear accident site finally closed

The last reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania was finally shut down Friday, marking the end of the operation of the site of the worst civilian nuclear accident in US history. The plant's first reactor - which went online in

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Powerful typhoon triggers blackout in southern Japan

A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern Okinawa islands Saturday, cutting power to more than 15,000 homes and grounding hundreds of flights. Tapah - packing wind gusts of up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour - is now moving north and is expected to p

Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am

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Thomas Cook fails to find private funds to avert collapse

Iconic British travel firm Thomas Cook has failed to find further private investment to stave off collapse and is now relying on an unlikely government bailout, a source close the matter told AFP on Saturday. The operator said Friday that it needed £200 m

Published 22 Sep, 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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