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Print - 2019-09-26
No UN breakthrough: Iran rules out talks as US intensifies sanctions

No UN breakthrough: Iran rules out talks as US intensifies sanctions

Iran's president on Wednesday closed the door on meeting Donald Trump despite last-minute European efforts to ease tensions as the United States again ramped up punishing sanctions. French President Emmanuel Macron had shuttled between his US and Iranian
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Lack of contraception awareness taking toll on mothers' lives

Lack of contraception awareness taking toll on mothers' lives

Achieving contraceptive prevalence rate of 55% by 2020 is still a dream for Pakistan, to help improve reproductive health and life expectancy of female population. Lack of awareness and misconceptions about contraception measures are resulting in health i
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
People-to-people contacts must for strengthening OIC

People-to-people contacts must for strengthening OIC

Speakers on Wednesday called for strengthening people-to-people contact between members of Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to turn what they dubbed the 'fragile organisation' into vibrant one. They were speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the 50
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Maryam, cousin sent on judicial remand
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Maryam, cousin sent on judicial remand

An accountability court on Wednesday denied further custody of Maryam Nawaz and her cousin Yousaf Abbas in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case and sent them to jail on judicial remand. The court observed that "the prosecution has already availed sufficient ti
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
IDP launches new centres to help overseas study

IDP launches new centres to help overseas study

IDP, international education specialists, officially launched new services to support Pakistani students achieve their global study goals. The event was attended by Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Geoffrey Shaw. The new offices in Lahore, Isla
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Government to compensate losses suffered by people in quake: Firdous

Government to compensate losses suffered by people in quake: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said the government would fully compensate the people who suffered losses due to earthquake in the areas of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. Talking to the media pers
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
NAB initiates another corruption inquiry against Shahbaz

NAB initiates another corruption inquiry against Shahbaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday initiated another corruption inquiry against President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif. An official said the NAB Executive Board Meeting (EBM) authorized the corruption inquiry against
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Joint efforts needed to facilitate citizens during rains: KE

Joint efforts needed to facilitate citizens during rains: KE

In light of the renewed spell of monsoons, K-Electric reiterates the need for safety during rainy weather and urges people to adopt necessary precautionary measures to avoid any safety hazards. The power utility remains committed to ensuring the reliabili
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
World Bank team, NBP discuss dynamics of Pakistan's financial sector

World Bank team, NBP discuss dynamics of Pakistan's financial sector

The World Bank technical team (FCI) visited the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Head Office to discuss the dynamics of Pakistan's financial sectors, particularly the development finance landscape and the role NBP can play in this area. The World Bank Grou
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PTCL vows to provide reliable internet service
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PTCL vows to provide reliable internet service

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) continues in its endeavour to provide reliable high speed internet services in the exchanges that have been transformed under its Network Transformation Project (NTP). The upgraded exchanges are Jauhar and
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
NAB approves filing of reference against Aslam Raisani

NAB approves filing of reference against Aslam Raisani

NAB's executive board gave the approval on Wednesday for a reference against former Balochistan chief minister Aslam Raisani. Raisani served as the chief minister of Balochistan from 2008 to 2013. He is accused of misusing his authority during his tenure.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
New Omega celebrates classic Bond movie

New Omega celebrates classic Bond movie

OMEGA releases a Seamaster Diver 300M to celebrate the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), replete with 007-details and more than a few surprises.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Australian HC, Sindh minister discuss investment plans

Australian HC, Sindh minister discuss investment plans

Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Geoffrey Shaw called on Sindh Minister for Information & Archives and Labor Saeed Ghani at his office on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and foreign investment in various sectors in Pakistan
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MTBs margin declines on possible rate cut

MTBs margin declines on possible rate cut

Margin on all short-term government papers further declined in the auction held Wednesday, mainly due to expected ease in monetary policy. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on September 25, 2019, conducted the auction for the sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month M
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MTBs margin declines on possible rate cut

MTBs margin declines on possible rate cut

Margin on all short-term government papers further declined in the auction held Wednesday, mainly due to expected ease in monetary policy. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on September 25, 2019, conducted the auction for the sale of 3-, 6- and 12-month M
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'Roshni sey Zindagi': Hilton Pharma to light up 10,000 homes

'Roshni sey Zindagi': Hilton Pharma to light up 10,000 homes

Hilton Pharma has announced to launch a nationwide CSR initiative, 'Roshni sey Zindagi' to provide solar electricity to 10,000 households of marginalized rural communities throughout the country over a 3-year period. In Pakistan, over 50 million people, o
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PPL's PAT up 35 percent YoY

PPL's PAT up 35 percent YoY

The profit after tax of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) rose by 35 percent to Rs 61.632 billion in the year ended June 30, 2019 (FY19 as compared to Rs 45.688 billion earned in the corresponding period of FY18. The company's earning per share increased t
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PPL's PAT up 35 percent YoY

PPL's PAT up 35 percent YoY

The profit after tax of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) rose by 35 percent to Rs 61.632 billion in the year ended June 30, 2019 (FY19 as compared to Rs 45.688 billion earned in the corresponding period of FY18. The company's earning per share increased t
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
CDWP approves five projects worth Rs 11 billion

CDWP approves five projects worth Rs 11 billion

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as five development projects at the cost of Rs 11 billion and recommended two projects valuing Rs 25 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for consideratio
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Firdous blames media for twisting her quake-related statement

Firdous blames media for twisting her quake-related statement

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has Wednesday said that her statement regarding earthquake was misrepresented on social media. The SAPM talked to media in Mirpur after visiting the Divisiona
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Illegal allotment of plot: indictment of Younus Kidwai, others deferred

Illegal allotment of plot: indictment of Younus Kidwai, others deferred

An Accountability Court hearing the multibillion rupees fake bank accounts case on Wednesday deferred indictment of accused including Younus Kidwai, a close aide of former president Asif Ali Zardari, and others in a corruption reference regarding illegal
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Aerated water units involved in tax evasion raided

Aerated water units involved in tax evasion raided

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR) has raided the business premises of three manufactures of bottled aerated/mineral water within the jurisdiction of federal capital, detecting tax evasion to the tune of millions
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Punjab Youth Festival case: LHC grants post-arrest bail to approver

Punjab Youth Festival case: LHC grants post-arrest bail to approver

A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to Syed Waseem Ahmed, an approver against former provincial minister Rana Mashood, in Punjab Youth Festival case. The counsel of the accused contended that Rana Mashood
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'Ensuring women right to inheritance surest way to provide finances'

'Ensuring women right to inheritance surest way to provide finances'

Working women have the dual responsibility of not only advancing their careers, but also taking care of their household affairs, and for this reason alone, they deserve great appreciation, said President Dr Arif Alvi while talking to a delegation of Women
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Accused in blasphemy case acquitted

Accused in blasphemy case acquitted

Dismissing the Lahore High Court judgment, the apex court on Wednesday acquitted a blasphemy accused. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Sajjad Ali Shah heard the appeal of Wajiul Hassan against the LHC verdict. During the proceedings, public prosecuto
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Martyrs are pride of nation: minister

Martyrs are pride of nation: minister

Provincial Minister for Information & Culture Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that martyrs are the pride of the whole nation and we pay tributes to all those mothers who send their sons to borders for the defence of the country. The peace and tranquility in Pak
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
LRH observes 'World Heart Day'

LRH observes 'World Heart Day'

Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) on Wednesday arranged a seminar and walk as part of observance of World Heart Day. According to hospital spokesman Mohammad Asim, the purpose of the seminar was to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of various c
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
LTC expedites anti-dengue campaign

LTC expedites anti-dengue campaign

Lahore Transport Company (LTC) has expedited the efforts in connection with anti-dengue campaign in line with the direction of City District Government, Lahore in order to sensitize the commuters and general public at large. In continuation with efforts t
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pak-Sri Lanka ODIs: Traffic and parking arrangements plan issued

Pak-Sri Lanka ODIs: Traffic and parking arrangements plan issued

Traffic police Karachi on Wednesday envisaged the plan to smoothly regulate the vehicular traffic on the occasion of three One Day Internationals (ODIs) cricket matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka scheduled to be played on September 27, 29 and October
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pak-China officials discuss setting up of solar panel plant

Pak-China officials discuss setting up of solar panel plant

SEAMENA-China Ventures (Pvt) Limited executives from Pakistan and China met with prime minister Imran Khan and state minister Zulfi Bukhari in New York during UN meetings to discuss setting up solar panel manufacturing plant in Pakistan instead of importi
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Victims of quake: PIA offers 15 percent discount

Victims of quake: PIA offers 15 percent discount

Being the national flag carrier, PIA shares its grief with the victims of recent earthquake and loss of lives in the natural disaster. As a token of sympathy and caring gesture, PIA has announced 15 percent discount on travel from UK to Pakistan. It is to
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
ACCA joins Digital Youth Summit 2019

ACCA joins Digital Youth Summit 2019

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) as a community partner for the 2019 edition of Digital Youth Summit scheduled to be held on 27-29 September in Peshawar. Featu
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Need stressed for making wastewater reusable

Need stressed for making wastewater reusable

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Engr Daroo Khan Achakzai has underscored the need of using modern technology for treatment of effluent industrial water and making it reusable with an innovative membrane bioreacto
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Navy celebrates World Maritime Day

Pakistan Navy celebrates World Maritime Day

World Maritime Day (WMD) is celebrated each year to highlight the contributions of International Maritime Industry in World's economy and to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Heat wave likely to persist till Friday

Heat wave likely to persist till Friday

The city is likely to undergo heat wave spell until September 27, as the Met Office Wednesday forecast up to 38 degrees Celsius temperature. It said that there are also chances of scattered rain and thunderstorm Thursday in the metropolis. Weather in the
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Partly Facetious: Massive malfeasance

Partly Facetious: Massive malfeasance

"In a special audit of the first two editions of the Pakistan Super League, the Auditor General of Pakistan pointed out massive irregularities."
Updated 26 Sep, 2019 07:32am
'International engineering and machinery expo-2019' begins today

'International engineering and machinery expo-2019' begins today

A three-day "International Engineering and Machinery Exhibition 2019" is being held under the auspices of the Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) and E-commerce Gateway Pakistan here at Expo Centre from today (Thursday).
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Economy put on right track, claims parliamentary secretary

Economy put on right track, claims parliamentary secretary

Record 33 percent decrease in trade deficit, modest increase in export and foreign remittances is indicative of the fact that economy has been put on right track after clearing the economic mess created by previous governments, said Madam Aliya Hamza Mali
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PIAF-Founders alliance wins LCCI polls

PIAF-Founders alliance wins LCCI polls

PIAF-Founders Alliance has made clean sweep by winning all the seven seats of LCCI Associate Class for year 2019-20. Total 4020 votes were polled out of registered 10,471. PIAF-Founder Alliance got 1857 panel votes while the Lahore Businessmen Front got 1
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
LCCI sets up 'Earthquake Relief Fund'

LCCI sets up 'Earthquake Relief Fund'

With an initial amount of two million rupees, the Lahore Chamber and Industry (LCCI) has established "Earthquake Relief Fund" for the affectees of earthquake that hit parts of the country on Tuesday. The LCCI President Almas Hyder, Senior Vice President K
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Amanullah elected APTMA chairman unopposed

Amanullah elected APTMA chairman unopposed

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Election Commission has announced Amanullah Qasim of Qasim Denim as central Chairman of the Association unopposed. Scrutiny of the nomination papers for the office bearers of 2019-20 elections held at the
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Punjab government to bring car dealers under tax net: minister

Punjab government to bring car dealers under tax net: minister

The Punjab government has decided to bring the car dealers under tax net in the province. This was disclosed by Punjab Finance Minister Hahsim Jawan Bakhat while talking to a delegation of Lahore Car Dealers Association here on Wednesday.
Updated 26 Sep, 2019 11:12am
Modi put region on brink of atomic war, says Siraj

Modi put region on brink of atomic war, says Siraj

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq has said that war monger Modi has put the region in the permanent dangers and on the brink of atomic war. In a statement issued from JI headquarters Mansoora on Wednesday, he said if the world had not initiated se
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Hospitals, labs: PHC directed to ensure proper reporting of dengue cases

Hospitals, labs: PHC directed to ensure proper reporting of dengue cases

Chief Secretary Punjab Yousaf Naseem Khokhar on Wednesday directed the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) to ensure reporting about dengue cases from private hospitals and labs. He issued these directions while presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secret
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'World Fashion Convention' planned for November
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'World Fashion Convention' planned for November

The Advisor to PM on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production Abdul Razak Dawood will open the 35th World Fashion Convention being held in November 2019 in Lahore first time in the history along with the International Apparel Federation (IAF) president
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
PAD advisory

PAD advisory

The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has asked the growers intended to receive laser land levellers under 'Watercourses Improvement Project' of the government to apply for it till October 10, 2019. Those interested can obtain forms from their respectiv
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited
Mutual Funds

MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited

In 1956, the West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (WPIDC) established MapleLeaf Cement (PSX: MLCF) with an initial production capacity of 300,000 tons per annum. Later it was merged by the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (SCCP) with White
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited
Mutual Funds

MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited

In 1956, the West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (WPIDC) established MapleLeaf Cement (PSX: MLCF) with an initial production capacity of 300,000 tons per annum. Later it was merged by the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (SCCP) with White
Updated 26 Sep, 2019 09:50am
PSO declares Rs 10.6 billion in PAT

PSO declares Rs 10.6 billion in PAT

Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the leading oil marketing company of the country, convened its Board of Management (BoM) at PSO Headquarters in Karachi to review the performance of the company during the financial year ended June 30, 2019.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'Clean my Karachi' drive: Ismail Rahu visits district Central

'Clean my Karachi' drive: Ismail Rahu visits district Central

Provincial Minister for Agriculture Ismail Rahu during his visit to monitor the ongoing cleanliness drive, "Clean my Karachi" on the directives of CM Sindh in District Central Karachi, has said that district central is the largest garbage and waste produc
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
'Islamic terrorism': Dr Ramesh writes letter to Trump

'Islamic terrorism': Dr Ramesh writes letter to Trump

Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has shown anger and displeasure on the recent statement by US President Donald Trump about "Islamic terrorism".
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Oil falls over 1 percent on surprise US crude build, Saudi crude output

Oil falls over 1 percent on surprise US crude build, Saudi crude output

Oil shed more than 1% on Wednesday, logging a second straight day of losses after US crude stockpiles unexpectedly rose and as Saudi Arabia maintained a faster-than-expected recovery of its oil production. A rally in the dollar index, which moves inversel
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Copper prices erase losses
Exchange

Copper prices erase losses

Copper prices erased losses on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump held out the prospect of end to a trade war with top metals consumer China. Trump told reporters in New York that a deal to end a nearly 15-month trade war with China could happen "s
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Cotton hits two-week trough
Cotton

Cotton hits two-week trough

ICE cotton futures slipped to their lowest in two-weeks in low volume trade on Wednesday as demand woes loom for the natural fibre due to the protracted US-China trade war, along with expectations of a big harvest from major producers. The most-active cot
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Wall Street drops in volatile trade
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Wall Street drops in volatile trade

US stocks fell in volatile trade on Tuesday, giving the S&P 500 its biggest daily drop in a month as a push for the impeachment of US President Donald Trump gained momentum among Democrats in the US Congress.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Lower mortgage rates stimulate lethargic US housing market

Lower mortgage rates stimulate lethargic US housing market

Sales of new US single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the sluggish housing market was starting to get a lift from lower mortgage rates. The report from the Commerce Department on Wednesday also suggested the econ
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
60 percent of major US firms have been hacked in cloud

60 percent of major US firms have been hacked in cloud

Hackers have penetrated cloud computing networks of some 60 percent of top US companies, with virtually all industry sectors hit, security researchers said Tuesday. Researchers at the enterprise security firm Proofpoint said they detected over 15 million
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Continental launches job cuts, savings drive

Continental launches job cuts, savings drive

German car parts giant Continental said Wednesday it would launch a massive restructuring including job cuts and factory closures, aiming to save hundreds of millions of euros annually in costs. In total, 20,000 out of the group's 244,000 jobs worldwide w
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
US to stay in global postal union after reform deal reached

US to stay in global postal union after reform deal reached

The United States is set to remain in the UN postal agency after member states on Wednesday decided to reform rules that Washington claimed unfairly benefit China. President Donald Trump's administration had argued that American taxpayers were being force
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Juul CEO steps down, Altria, Philip Morris end merger talks

Juul CEO steps down, Altria, Philip Morris end merger talks

Crisis-stricken e-cigarette maker Juul announced a corporate shakeup on Wednesday, swapping out its CEO for a tobacco industry veteran as the US legal environment rapidly darkened for the company's main products. The company is also suspending all adverti
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Trump announces 'first stage' of 'phenomenal' Japan trade deal

Trump announces 'first stage' of 'phenomenal' Japan trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington and Tokyo had taken a major step towards sealing a comprehensive new trade deal, after a year of negotiations between the global economic powers. Sitting next to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tr
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Google deals blow to EU copyright law in France

Google deals blow to EU copyright law in France

Google said Wednesday it will not pay European media outlets for displaying their articles, pictures and videos in search results in France, a move that undercuts EU copyright law and could set up a legal fight between the US tech giant and Brussels. Goog
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Britain's mid-cap shares fall on political uncertainty

Britain's mid-cap shares fall on political uncertainty

Britain's mid-cap share index fell by its most in six weeks on Wednesday, weighed down by uncertainty over Brexit as parliament reconvened after a court ruling against the prime minister.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
SE Asian stocks: Singapore drops on trade tensions

SE Asian stocks: Singapore drops on trade tensions

Trade-sensitive Singapore stocks had their worst session in one month on Wednesday as hopes of a trade deal faded on tough rhetoric from Washington and Beijing and as US lawmakers launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Indian shares down, state-owned banks slump

Indian shares down, state-owned banks slump

Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday as calls for an impeachment of US President Donald Trump rattled investors, with state-owned banks dropping the most. The broader NSE index ended down 1.28% at 11,440.20, while the benchmark BSE index closed 1.29% lo
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Nikkei slips to 1-week low

Nikkei slips to 1-week low

Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a one-week low on Wednesday after US lawmakers called for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, while weak US consumer confidence data heightened worries over the Sino-US trade row.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Australian shares down, New Zealand up

Australian shares down, New Zealand up

Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday as investor confidence was dealt a fresh blow after US lawmakers called for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, raising the risk of prolonged political infighting in the United States.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Treasury yields fall to 2-week low

Treasury yields fall to 2-week low

US Treasury yields fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, as risk appetite continued to fade after weak consumer confidence data and President Donald Trump's sharp comments on China amid the two countries' trade negotiations.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Treasury yields fall to 2-week low

Treasury yields fall to 2-week low

US Treasury yields fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, as risk appetite continued to fade after weak consumer confidence data and President Donald Trump's sharp comments on China amid the two countries' trade negotiations.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (September 25, 2019).

Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (September 25, 2019).
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (September 25, 2019).

Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
China stocks lower
Exchange

China stocks lower

China stocks closed lower on Wednesday, after Washington and Beijing exchanged tough words and doused hopes of a trade deal. The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.8% to 3,870.98, while the Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.0% to 2,955.43.
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Exchange

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
UN calls for 'Global Green New Deal' to boost world economy

UN calls for 'Global Green New Deal' to boost world economy

The world must dramatically rethink its economic model in order to tackle growing environmental stress, inequality and development challenges, the UN said Wednesday, calling for a "Global Green New Deal". In a fresh report, the UN trade, investment and de
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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