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Print - 2020-01-12
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 11, 2020).

Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 11, 2020)

Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (January 11, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (January 12, 2020).

Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (December 2 to 31, 2019)

Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Message From Tariq Ullah Sufi, Chairman PEORA

Message From Tariq Ullah Sufi, Chairman PEORA

On behalf of Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA), I would like to welcome all the delegates who are attending 5th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC). It is indeed an honor for Pakistan to organize this Conference.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Message From Zafar Mahmood, Chairman PSMA

Message From Zafar Mahmood, Chairman PSMA

Alhamdolillah it gives me great pleasure to express my views regarding Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) while the 4th conference of its kind was held last year in Karachi, Pakistan. Getting encouragement from the overwhelming success of PEOC 2019, th
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Industrial Growth Imperative For Pakistan's Economy

Industrial Growth Imperative For Pakistan's Economy

While Pakistan has been blessed with many natural blessings like four seasons, good agricultural crops, sea ports, our economy still remain very vulnerable. There are many reasons for our feeble economy, the fundamental reason is our inconsistent policies
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PEOC - Vehicle To Recognize The Edible Oil Industry Of Pakistan

PEOC - Vehicle To Recognize The Edible Oil Industry Of Pakistan

Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) has now become a regular feature and a great name in the calendar of organizing Edible Oil Conferences all over the World. It indeed gives me great satisfaction being part of the Organizing Committee for holding 5th P
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Tetra Pak and Barry's in HBL Pakistan Polo Cup final
Other

Tetra Pak and Barry's in HBL Pakistan Polo Cup final

Tetra Pak and Barry's booked berths in the main final of the HBL Pakistan Polo Cup 2020 after winning their respective semifinals played here at Lahore Polo Club ground on Saturday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
KP U-21 Games trophy, logo unveiled
Cricket

KP U-21 Games trophy, logo unveiled

The trophy and logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-21 unveiled in a colourful ceremony at North Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan Districts with hundreds and thousands of youth turned and enjoyed amidst tight security measures.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Rublev eases to Qatar title and into world top 20
Other

Rublev eases to Qatar title and into world top 20

Russia's Andrey Rublev defeated Corentin Moutet of France 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) to win the Qatar Open title on Saturday for a third career trophy and a place in the world top 20 for the first time.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Southampton stun Leicester as Chelsea, Man Utd cruise
Football

Southampton stun Leicester as Chelsea, Man Utd cruise

Southampton gained revenge for 9-0 thrashing at the hands of Leicester in October to continue their resurgence with a 2-1 win at the Foxes, while Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top-four on Saturday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pliskova sees off Osaka in epic Brisbane semis
Other

Pliskova sees off Osaka in epic Brisbane semis

World number two Karolina Pliskova will defend her Brisbane International title after edging Naomi Osaka in an epic three-set semi-final at Pat Rafter Arena on Saturday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
French wheat exports hit seven-year high in December
Commodities

French wheat exports hit seven-year high in December

Soft wheat exports from French ports reached a seven-year high in December during the on-going transportation strikes that saw loadings at several ports around the country halted intermittently for several days, Refinitiv data showed Thursday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Brazil's 2020 coffee crop seen below 2018 record
Commodities

Brazil's 2020 coffee crop seen below 2018 record

Brazil's 2020 coffee crop is seen reaching 56.4 million 60-kg bags, 12.9% more than the 2019 production but not a record high, according to the first projection for the new season released on Wednesday by the country's statistics agency IBGE.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise
Commodities

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, lifted by short-covering and tightening supplies. The short-covering was timed ahead of Friday's US Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop supply and demand report, while Canadian farmers are seen storing canol
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Modest trading activity seen on cotton market
Cotton & Textile

Modest trading activity seen on cotton market

Modest trading activity was again witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday owing to short supply of best quality lint, dealers said. The official spot rate maintained overnight level at Rs9000, they added. In ready session, about 2600 bales of cotton ch
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
China imports record volume of LNG in December
Energy

China imports record volume of LNG in December

China imported a record high monthly volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in December, overtaking Japan as the world's top importer of the fuel for a second consecutive month, ship tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon showed on Tuesday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
South Korea buys 69,000 tonnes of corn
Commodities

South Korea buys 69,000 tonnes of corn

South Korea's largest feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) purchased around 69,000 tonnes of corn in an international tender for the same volume which closed on Thursday, European traders said. The grain can be sourced from any worldwide optional origins b
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
South African rand weakens
Money & Banking

South African rand weakens

South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Friday as power cuts weighed on the economy, while investors awaited a key interest rate decision from the central bank next week. The rand was trading at 14.2700 per dollar at 1444 GMT, 0.67% weaker than
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
UK property funds saw record outflows in 2019
Stocks

UK property funds saw record outflows in 2019

UK property funds saw a record 2.2 billion pounds ($2.90 billion) withdrawn during 2019, investment funds transaction network Calastone said on Tuesday, equivalent to one in every 15 pounds of assets under management.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Overseas buying in Asian equities jump to a three-year high
Stocks

Overseas buying in Asian equities jump to a three-year high

Foreign flows into Asian equities turned positive in 2019 due to diminished fears about a Sino-US trade war and a fall in US interest rates, and analysts expect a recovery in regional economies to help keep the inflows coming in 2020.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Eurozone bond yields hover below one-week highs
Stocks

Eurozone bond yields hover below one-week highs

European government debt yields dipped on Friday but stayed near one-week highs as fears of conflict in the Middle East dissipated and investors re-focused on a warming of trade relations between the United States and China.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Chile stocks rise, Brazil shares down for sixth day
Stocks

Chile stocks rise, Brazil shares down for sixth day

Most Latin American stock markets rose on Friday as easing US-Iran tensions and rising hopes for the signing of a Phase One US-China trade deal lifted sentiment, while Mexico's peso notched a near nine-month high against the dollar.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
China lets local governments issue general purpose bonds
Stocks

China lets local governments issue general purpose bonds

China's finance ministry will allow local governments to front-load more than 500 billion yuan ($72 billion) in new general purpose bond issuance this year as it encourages investment to support a slowing economy, four sources told Reuters.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sanjrani terms business community's role vital for economic uplift

Sanjrani terms business community's role vital for economic uplift

Business community is the most important pillar of the economic structure and its role is crucial for economic uplift of the country which is highest priority of the present regime. Government is focusing on best environment for the businesses and joined
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Government urged to remove hurdles faced by special persons

Government urged to remove hurdles faced by special persons

Speakers of NGOs Workshop have strongly demanded government to immediately remove multiple hurdles, faced by persons with disabilities in general and women with disabilities in specific to by-pass the disability registration process consequently persons w
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
ME, FWS parent-teacher meeting held in twin cities

ME, FWS parent-teacher meeting held in twin cities

Thousands of happy families Saturday turned up at The Millennium Education and Future World School (FWS) Parent Teacher Meetings (PTM) in Twin cities and nationwide campuses which were based on the theme of "Active Citizenship".
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trend

Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
G A Khan elected LBA president

G A Khan elected LBA president

Members of Lahore Bar Association on Saturday elected G A Khan Tariq of independent group as president of bar for year 2020-21. Khan secured 3055 votes while his main rival Rana Intizar Hussain of Hamid Khan-led Professional group bagged 2075.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Government, opposition on the same page: Sarwar

Government, opposition on the same page: Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the government and the opposition are on same page in the interest of the country. He expressed these views during separate meetings with various delegations, including players and office-bearers of P
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Value-added exports up by 27 percent, says Razak

Value-added exports up by 27 percent, says Razak

Discontinuation of all subsidies on exports has helped Pakistan to increase its value-added exports to 27 percent, said Razak Dawood. Speaking the inaugural ceremony of 5th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) held at a local hotel here, Abdul Razak Dawo
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Turkey asks Russia to get Libyan general to accept truce

Turkey asks Russia to get Libyan general to accept truce

Turkey on Saturday asked Russia to convince eastern Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar to respect a ceasefire initiative by Ankara and Moscow that he has rejected. "We are waiting for our Russian friends to succeed in convincing Haftar," Foreign Minister Mev
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Taiwan's Tsai wins landslide

Taiwan's Tsai wins landslide

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide election victory on Saturday as voters delivered a stunning rebuke of Beijing's campaign to isolate the self-ruled island and handed its first female leader a second term.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

China on Saturday said a 61-year-old man had become the first person to die from a respiratory illness believed caused by a new virus from the same family as SARS, which claimed hundreds of lives more than a decade ago.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Regime air strikes kill 18 civilians in Syria

Regime air strikes kill 18 civilians in Syria

Regime air strikes on Syria's last major opposition bastion killed 18 civilians on Saturday, a war monitor said, a day before a ceasefire is due to take hold. Six children were among the dead in the northwest province of Idlib, where a fresh ceasefire bro
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Boeing says no severance package for ousted CEO
Global Business Economy

Boeing says no severance package for ousted CEO

Former Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg, who was criticized for his handling of the 737 MAX crisis, will receive no severance package, the company disclosed Friday.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Robo-crib highlights infant safety at technology show
IT & Computers

Robo-crib highlights infant safety at technology show

A robotic crib with a mission of preventing sudden infant death syndrome made its appearance this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, part of a growing "baby tech" exhibit.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Hundreds protest in Lebanon as crisis deepens

Hundreds protest in Lebanon as crisis deepens

Hundreds protested across Lebanon on Saturday to denounce a crippling economic crisis and the political deadlock that has left the country without a government for over two months.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
French government offers compromise to end transport strike

French government offers compromise to end transport strike

France's government Saturday extended a hand to unions waging a crippling, weeks-long transport strike against pension reform, offering to withdraw the most contested proposal that would in effect have raised the retirement age by two years to 64.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India blows up luxury high-rises
Global Business Economy

India blows up luxury high-rises

Two luxury waterfront high-rises in southern India were reduced to rubble in controlled explosions Saturday in a rare example of authorities getting tough on builders who break environmental rules. The 19-floor H2O Holy Faith complex of 90 flats - overloo
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Martyred DSP of Quetta laid to rest

Martyred DSP of Quetta laid to rest

Funeral prayers of martyred DSP Amanullah were offered on Saturday in Quetta's Satellite Town. He was martyred in a blast that took place in a Quetta's Satelite Town mosque, yesterday. The funeral prayers were attended by a large number of people belongin
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Soleimani's death unites Iranian people: ex-envoy

Soleimani's death unites Iranian people: ex-envoy

After the killing of top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani the Iranian people showed unity among their rank and file, said Pakistan's former ambassador in Iran Najamuddin Shaikh on Saturday. He was speaking to the members of Pakistan Institute of
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
SU syndicate's 201st meeting held

SU syndicate's 201st meeting held

The 201st meeting of the Syndicate of University of Sindh, Jamshoro was held to discuss and resolve matters relating to smooth conduct of business at the varsity. The meeting was presided over by SU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat; where-in
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PIA's Dubai flight diverted to Muscat after heavy rain

PIA's Dubai flight diverted to Muscat after heavy rain

A Dubai-bound PIA flight from Lahore was diverted to Muscat after heavy rains lashed Dubai, the airlines said Saturday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Dubai bound-flight, PK-233, was diverted to Muscat due to rough weather conditions in Dubai on Fr
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sindh HR department's secretary goes missing

Sindh HR department's secretary goes missing

Secretary of the provincial Human Rights department Badar Jameel Mendro has gone missing, according to his family. His wife said there is no clue to her spouse's whereabouts since Friday, adding that she has asked Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to tr
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Moot to mark Hakim Said's centenary held

Moot to mark Hakim Said's centenary held

A moot to mark 100th birth anniversary of ex-Governor Sindh and founder Humdard Foundation Hakim Muhammad Said was organized by Bazm-e-Arooj Adab and Tehreek Nifaz-e-Urdu in collaboration with Punjab Council of the Arts, Rawalpindi. Senior lawyer Kokab Iq
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PBIF chief urges government to restore zero-rating for export sector

PBIF chief urges government to restore zero-rating for export sector

President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain said that the facility of zero-rating should be restored for the export sector, the energy tariff should be revised and the IMF condition of full cost recovery should not
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
SIDB asked to submit PC-I of SIE DAK

SIDB asked to submit PC-I of SIE DAK

KP Secretary Home & Tribal Affairs, Ikramullah Khan has directed managing director Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) to finalise and submit the PC-I of Small Industrial Estate, Dara Adam Khail (DAK) to provincial development working party (PDWP) a
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Over eight cases of various kinds of theft, seven cases of carjacking and one murder case were reported to different police stations of the city during the last week. According to the data gathered by Business Recorder, most 'favorite' areas for the crimi
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PML-N stands for civilian supremacy: Sanaullah

PML-N stands for civilian supremacy: Sanaullah

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah MNA has rejected the impression that the PML-N had deviated from its narrative of "vote ko izzat do" and made it clear that they stand for "civilian supremacy and giving respect to the v
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
JI chief exhorts youth to enter into political arena

JI chief exhorts youth to enter into political arena

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq has said that the sole purpose of the politics of ruling elite is to enjoy power and secure the interest of their own class. In a statement issued from Mansoora on Saturday, he said the politics on the basis of mo
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
58 profiteers penalized

58 profiteers penalized

The Lahore administration on Saturday carried out a crackdown against profiteers and penalized 58 shop/vendor owners for charging beyond the rates set by the price control committee.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Hike in POL prices challenged in SC

Hike in POL prices challenged in SC

The Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) on Saturday challenged the recent hike in prices of petroleum products by the government in the Supreme Court (SC) Lahore registry. The party through its legal advisor, Mian Asif Mehmood Advocate challenged the fresh increase
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Asad blames past rulers for soaring prices

Asad blames past rulers for soaring prices

Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser has said that the people are facing hardships due to wrong policies of the past rulers and also attributed the current price-hike and unemployment and others problems to previous rulers.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Efforts afoot to attract tourists, investors: Firdous

Efforts afoot to attract tourists, investors: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said the government is making all-out efforts to attract tourists and investors from around the world. Talking to mediapersons, she said the provision
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
ANP demands NFC Award

ANP demands NFC Award

General secretary ANP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and deputy opposition leader in KP Assembly, Sardar Hussain Babak has asked the federal government to announce National Finance Commission (NFC) Award with immediate effect.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Two killed, four injured in tribesmen clash

Two killed, four injured in tribesmen clash

Two people were killed and four others were injured during a clash between two tribes in a protest against the induction of Public Health Department Gijal Kohistan.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Fazl vows to protect independence of seminaries

Fazl vows to protect independence of seminaries

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday vowed to protect the independence of seminaries. Talking to media Fazlur Rehman said the west has created a negative impression against religious seminaries and it is being said tha
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
'Zainab Alert'

'Zainab Alert'

Two years and two days ago in the city of Kasur nine-year-old Zainab Ansari was raped and killed by a serial killer. By then the same area had earned notoriety of being a safe haven for a gang of pedophiles who would force minor girls and boys to perform
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 06:15am
'Guided' tour of occupied J&K

'Guided' tour of occupied J&K

The BJP government in New Delhi is desperately trying to counter widespread criticism of the human rights crisis in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) created by its illegal and immoral action of August 5 and relentless crackdown amid curfews and c
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 06:26am
Prioritize gas consumption
Articles

Prioritize gas consumption

Lately, there is a rift between Federal and Sindh governments on natural gas supply and pricing. The Centre's desire is to have weighted average gas price formula of natural gas in Sindh by inclusion of RLNG in supply, whereas the Sindh government is aski
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 07:05am
The corrupt, tax cheats, 'secrecy' & RTI - II
Articles

The corrupt, tax cheats, 'secrecy' & RTI - II

The passing of Foreign Assets (Declaration and Repatriation) Act, 2018, the Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018, promulgation of the Assets Declaration Ordinance, 2019 and later enacted as the Assets Declaration Ordinance, 2019 as part of F
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 07:10am
Revival of sick units
Letters

Revival of sick units

It is heartening to note that as many as 10 banks have signed an agreement to establish Pakistan Corporate Restructuring Company Limited (PCRCL) for revival of sick industrial units.
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 07:03am
India's new army chief, too, loses his marbles

India's new army chief, too, loses his marbles

India's new army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday said that the Indian army will move to claim Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) if it is given orders in this regard by the parliament, Indian media reported. Speaking to media in New Delhi, Naravane
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Karzai meets Nawaz

Karzai meets Nawaz

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif in London. According to media reports, Former Afghan President was warmly received by Hussain and Hassan Nawaz at their residence.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Detention of ex-army officer: LHC order challenged in SC

Detention of ex-army officer: LHC order challenged in SC

The Lahore High Court (LHC) order dated 09-01-2020 to release retired army officer-turned-lawyer Col Inam Ul Rahiem Advocate has been challenged in the Supreme Court. Ministries of Defence and Interior through Additional Attorney General Sajid Illyas Bhat
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Two US soldiers killed by Afghanistan roadside bomb

Two US soldiers killed by Afghanistan roadside bomb

Two American soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan on Saturday when a Taliban roadside bomb ripped through an army vehicle, officials said. Two other soldiers were wounded in the attack in Kandahar province, according to NATO's Resolute Support mis
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
BLA-Daesh collusion behind surge in terror attacks

BLA-Daesh collusion behind surge in terror attacks

The current wave of terrorist attacks in Balochistan is the outcome of collusion between the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Daesh with the objective of creating unrest in the country, well-informed sources in the security establishment told Busi
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PPP, PML-N reach 'understanding' with government

PPP, PML-N reach 'understanding' with government

Senior leaders from PTI, PML-N and PPP acknowledged an 'understanding' had been reached to support certain steps in the 'best national interest,' background interviews revealed to Business Recorder.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
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