News Archives for Print - 2020-01-17

Print - 2020-01-17

KP E&SD announces result of DPS for December

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary & Secondary Education Department (E&SED) with the technical assistance from DFID has announced results of the District Performance Scorecard (DPS) for December 2019. DPS meeting for December was held on Wednesday, January

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

NAB to file references against Zardari, Nawaz and Gilani

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file another corruption reference against former president Asif Ali Zardari and two former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani for acquiring vehicles and gifts from Tosha

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Unregistered persons: FBR unveils STGO regarding supply curbs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday conveyed to entire manufacturing sectors/industries that the threshold limit of supplies made by manufactures to unregistered persons of Rs 10 million per month/Rs100 million per year under Tax Laws (Second Amen

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

1H FDI posts 68 percent growth

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) posted 68 percent growth during the first half of this fiscal year (FY20) supported by massive inflows in telecom sector.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cut in urea price: PM asks Dawood to come up with proposal

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked the advisor on commerce to come up with the proposal with respect to reducing the price of per bag urea by Rs 400 to provide relief to farmers.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Musharraf moves SC against special court's verdict

Former Army Chief and President General Pervez Musharraf (retd) challenged in the Supreme Court the Special Court judgment that awarded him death sentence in the high treason case, saying he has been denied the right to a fair trial under Article 10-A of

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

PSX rangebound: BRIndex100 inches up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend however, closed on a positive note due to select buying at the Fag end.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Germany adds brown coal to energy exit under landmark deal

Germany is set to become the first country to drop both nuclear and coal power under a landmark agreement to compensate workers, companies and regional governments as it switches off brown coal-fired plants by 2038.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM, COAS discuss national security, Kashmir

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan where they exchanged views on matters related to national security and Kashmir.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM reaffirms support to Kashmiris

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's unshakeable political, diplomatic and moral support, and solidarity with the Kashmiri people until the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

India on the mat, again

The UN Security Council (UNSC), which met behind-closed-doors Wednesday, discussed the grave situation in Indian occupied Kashmir for the second time in five months, with diplomats voicing concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

UNSC discussion on Kashmir: India's narrative put to rest: FO

The Foreign Office Thursday said that the in-depth discussion on Jammu and Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council Wednesday has put to rest the Indian narrative of Kashmir being its internal matter.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Major General Iftikhar appointed new ISPR chief

Pakistan Army on Thursday announced the appointment of Major General Babar Iftikhar as new director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

UK seeks to confiscate convicted Nigerian loot

A British prosecutor launched a fresh attempt on Thursday to confiscate tens of millions of pounds stolen from an oil-producing state in Nigeria by its former governor, who was convicted of laundering his loot in Britain.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

FBR employees: Officers who had sanctioned promotions summoned by SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned the concerned officers of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) who had sanctioned the promotions of employees.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money bill on the cards

The government may bring a money bill in February 2020 for technical corrections and legal amendments to the federal tax laws, but it would not raise any existing tax rates or impose new taxes.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

US indicts five for aiding 'N-weapons' programme

Five men have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running an international network that purchased US products for Pakistan's "nuclear weapons" programme.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Tractor industry reps brief EDB about problems

The Engineering Development Board (EDB) Thursday held a meeting to hear the concerns of tractor industry as the latter's sales have dropped manifold and a number of plants have been shut down.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

ECP suspends membership of Sindh CM, 317 other lawmakers

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday suspended the legislative membership of 318 lawmakers from all the six legislative houses, including Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, four federal ministers, a state minister, a provincial minister

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Trump impeachment trial opens: White House faulted on Ukraine aid freeze

As the Senate formally opened the impeachment trial on whether to remove Donald Trump from office, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog on Thursday dealt the Republican president a blow by concluding that the White House violated the law by withholding se

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Modi required to invite PM to SCO summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to invite PM Imran Khan to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation heads of government meeting in New Delhi, according to Indian media.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

18 oil blocks up for auction

The Petroleum Division has invited local and international upstream oil and gas companies for grant of petroleum exploration rights for 18 blocks including four in newly established Zone-I (F).

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Letters

'Home remittances'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Home remittances" carried by the newspaper yesterday. It has concluded its argument by saying that "it is difficult to pin down all the reasons for a healthy growth in workers' remittances... We earnes

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

A firebrand's anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests

Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India's most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the cheering supporters before him and issued a sharp challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

Price rationalization - I

Prices determine the level of affordability for consumers, and work as an incentive for producers. Market imperfections deter goods, commodities and services from reaching true price signals. Given these imperfections, governments need to intervene in mar

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

A rejoinder

In response to our article (Unconstitutional taxation by provinces, Business Recorder, January 3, 2020), a letter was published on January 9, 2020 titled 'Unconstitutional' taxation by provinces: SRB's response' that raised some questions and made a few o

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Unwarranted theatrics

The coalition partners of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) appear to part ways with the government on the 'grounds' that their constituencies have been deprived of development funding. Last week it was MQM-Pakistan and now it is the PML-Q. The th

Updated 17 Jan, 2020 08:34am

Revenue shortfall

According to a Business Recorder exclusive citing senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sources, the revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year is projected at 600 billion rupees. This comes as no surprise as the FBR revenue target agreed with t

Updated 17 Jan, 2020 08:19am

Hyundai begins production in FIEDMC

Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited has announced its mass production at the assembly plant in FIEDMC, M3 Industrial Estate, Faisalabad.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

IT & Computers

Minister says Facebook to help in fight against polio

Pakistan says Facebook will help the country in its fight against polio after authorities blamed anti-vaccine content posted last year on the social network site for a leap in the number of cases.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Industrial zones: Cut in annual fee for development charges on the cards: minister

Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce and Cooperative Department Jam Ikramuallah Dharejo has said the Sindh government would consider reducing annual fee for development charges in industrial zones across Sindh.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

UnionPay, APPS join hands to digitize Pakistan

UnionPay International (UPI) and Avanza Premier Payment Services (APPS) join together to digitize Pakistan through the power of M-commerce transactions. By virtue of this, APPS has become a Third Party Service Provider (TPSP) of UPI, a globally leading mo

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Growers asked to protect crops from severe cold weather

The Met Office has asked the growers to take precautionary measures to protect their nurseries, vegetables and orchids from severe cold weather.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

NHA receivables have soared to 15 billion, NA told

National Assembly Standing Committee on Communication was informed that total receivables of National Highway Authority (NHA) are Rs 15 billion, out of which Rs 9.96 billion are outstanding against Frontier Works Organization (FWO), Rs.4.49 billion are ag

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pervez Musharraf: PBC decides to file appeal against LHC verdict

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has decided to file an appeal against the Lahore High Court verdict wherein formation of the Special Court was declared unconstitutional and death sentence awarded to General Pervez Musharraf (retd) in the high treason case was

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM bars Vawda from appearing on TV shows for 2 weeks

Prime Minister Imran Khan has barred Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda from speaking on any talk show on TV for two weeks, the government's spokesperson confirmed Thursday.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

APNS rejects 'cartelization' policy

The APNS strongly flays the imposition of centralization of advertisements policy by the Federal Government and terms it a bureaucratic attempt to curb freedom of press.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated

The Defence Adviser Brigadier General Nasiru Usman Muktar & his spouse Hajiya Hauwa N Muktar hosted a reception on the occasion of Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan Tbt, NI(M), Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan A

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Senate sessions: Ministry told to meet constitutional requirement

With less than two months remaining for the current parliamentary year to end on 11 March, the Senate is required to be in session for over five weeks or 37 days to meet the constitutional requirement of 110 working days.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Fazl hints at launching fresh anti-govt drive

Denouncing any differences with establishment, Emir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman Thursday hinted to start a fresh anti-government drive in upcoming weeks.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PIA announces new major partnership with AccesRail

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has announced a major new partnership with AccesRail, the world's leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Sindh government values sacrifices rendered by police: Ghani

Sindh Minister for Information and Labour Saeed Ghani has said that the people and government of Sindh highly value the sacrifices made by the

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PTI leader accuses Sindh government of using police for 'political gains'

Defending the IG Sindh Dr Kaleem Imam, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President and parliamentary party leader in Sindh assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Thursday said the Sindh government has started a poisonous disinformation drive against the provinc

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Easypaisa partners with Airlift Technologies

Easypaisa, the country's leading digital payments platform has partnered with Airlift Technologies; the first decentralized mass transit service in Pakistan, to allow quick, easy and cashless payments for passengers around various routes available across

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

KMC Council demands release of Rs162bn 'Karachi package'

The council of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Thursday expressed concerns over delay in the release of Rs 162 billion 'Karachi Package' that was announced at a meeting of the Karachi Transformation Committee.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Afghan transit trade: Chaman needs infrastructural development: PAJCCI

Chairman Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PAJCCI), Zubair Motiwala has said that Chaman being the most plausible connection via Gwadar also needs development in terms of infrastructure, security concerns and policy execution, if

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Deep solar pumping system: CCP sees no violation of Competition Act in tender

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order disposing of the matter against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Agriculture Engineering for alleged violation of Section 3 & 4 of the Competition Act, 2010; whereby the restrictive trading

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Avenue1's affectees: LDA allots 487 plots in different blocks

All hurdles to give possession of 487 plots of LDA Avenue1's affectees in block A, B, D and G have been removed. In order to ensure transparency, plots were allotted through computerized balloting, which was held with the cooperation of PITB.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Terror-financing risks: SW&BM Punjab, NACTA hold orientation session for NPOs

The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal (SW&BM) Punjab in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Thursday organised a one-day orientation session for non-profit organizations (NPOs) to sensitize them about the recommendations o

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Karachi facing acute water shortage, says KWSB MD

The Managing Director of Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB), Asadullah Khan Thursday said that Karachi was facing 700 MGD shortage of water and only 45 percent of the required water is available.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PIA announces new major partnership with AccesRail

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has announced a major new partnership with AccesRail, the world's leading provider of air-rail intermodal solutions.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Sindh government values sacrifices rendered by police: Ghani

Sindh Minister for Information and Labour Saeed Ghani has said that the people and government of Sindh highly value the sacrifices made by the

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PTI leader accuses Sindh government of using police for 'political gains'

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Easypaisa partners with Airlift Technologies

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

KMC Council demands release of Rs162bn 'Karachi package'

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Afghan transit trade: Chaman needs infrastructural development: PAJCCI

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Deep solar pumping system: CCP sees no violation of Competition Act in tender

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Avenue1's affectees: LDA allots 487 plots in different blocks

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Terror-financing risks: SW&BM Punjab, NACTA hold orientation session for NPOs

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Karachi facing acute water shortage, says KWSB MD

The Managing Director of Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB), Asadullah Khan Thursday said that Karachi was facing 700 MGD shortage of water and only 45 percent of the required water is available.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Senate body for comprehensive strategy to deal with under-invoicing challenge

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile Industry on Thursday observed that trade-based money laundering by way of under invoicing/under valuation of IT equipment import is taking place, besides smuggling, which is one of the major reasons fo

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Ehsaas Programme Dr. Sania Visits Chakwal

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on Thursday visited Choa Saiden Sahah and Kallar Kahar areas in Chakwal together with Secretary, Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division and senio

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Umar says government determined to establish four SEZs in 2020

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is determined to establish four economic zones in all provinces within this year.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

'Make in Pakistan' approach to be encouraged: Dawood

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Industries and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood Thursday said the government would encourage "Make in Pakistan" in each policy including Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

HMD Global announces two new Nokia phones

The HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Thursday announced two new quality Nokia Phones in Lahore; the Nokia 2.3, delivering a feature-packed camera fuelled by AI, helping you get the best shot, and the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

BJP's Hindutva ideology poses threat to peace in region: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that with eight million people in a state of siege in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK), India's racially extremist ideology of Hindutva poses a threat to peace in the region and the world.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Qureshi says Taliban show 'willingness' to reduce Afghan violence

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said the Taliban has shown "a willingness" to reduce violence in war-torn Afghanistan after more than 18 years fighting the US, sparking speculation that a potential breakthrough in talks with the American

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Unsuccessful students: PBTE increases chances of appearance in exams

The Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) has increased the chances of appearing in examinations for the unsuccessful students. Now, the chances for appearing in the Board's examinations have been equalized to other educational boards.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PIA CEO condoles loss of lives in B'stan & AJK

CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik and all PIA employees are deeply saddened on the tragic loss of precious lives in Balochistan & Azad Jammu & Kashmir due to the avalanches & harsh weather conditions.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Heavy snow, rainfall: UN deeply saddened over loss of lives in Pakistan

Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Knut Ostby and the United Nations Country Team in Pakistan are deeply saddened over the loss of precious lives resulting from the heavy snow and rainfall in Balochistan and the avalanches in the Pakistan Administered

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Chief Advisor JICA visits Descon Technical Institute

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Advisor Engr Noboru Kakisu visited Descon Technical Institute (DTI) here the other day, along with representatives from TEVTA to see possibilities of collaborative projects.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

JI chief criticises govt's approach to politics

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Siraj ul Haq has said that abrupt emergence of differences among coalition partners are the indicators that the PTI government is soon going to be packing.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

'Sindh Urban and Regional Master Plan Authority' to be established

The provincial government would establish Sindh Urban and Regional Master Plan Authority 2020 and the draft of the proposed Authority had been sent to the law department for vetting.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Taxes

MCC restricts entry of clearing agents into JIAP

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) has restricted the entry of Customs clearing agents for any purpose.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Akbar Zaidi appointed IBA Executive Director

Chief Minister Sindh and Patron of IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah has appointed Dr S Akbar Zaidi as the Executive Director, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi for four years as per a notification issued by the Universities and Boards Department

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Allies have reposed trust in PM: Firdous

The allies of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government have reposed full confidence in leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, giving an end to rumors of cracks within the ruling coalition.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PTI's Sarwar vows to ease allies' concerns

Governor Punjab Ch Muhammad Sarwar said Thursday the government was not under threat due to the differences with its allies. He assured of addressing all concerns of the allies.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

HR Development, Placement: PCJCCI launches move to create awareness among SMEs

The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has launched a move to create awareness among SMEs about the contemporary global trends in Human Resource Development and Placement by holding a one-day session in collaboration with ANTAL

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Irsa issues grim warning

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) said on Thursday that if additional water reservoirs are not constructed in the country, people will die from starvation, and the government would face massive protests as Pakistani population is expected to increase ma

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PSP condoles loss of lives in NAs

Pakistan Sarzameen Party (PSP) Central Punjab has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of human lives due to rains and snowfall.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PFA seizes 80,000kg of expired chocolates

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has confiscated a huge cache of expired chocolate after caught two fully loaded trucks and a warehouse in the vicinity of Sheikhupura Road.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Lahorites facing acute gas shortage

The people in provincial metropolis are facing acute gas shortage as demand for the commodity has increased due to drop in mercury levels.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

CS directs all DCs to implement all government directives

Punjab Chief Secretary Azam Suleman Khan has directed all the deputy commissioners to implement the government's instructions regarding controlling prices of eatables, drive against adulteration, Clean and Green Pakistan Campaign and utilization of funds

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Commodities

Sale of allocated wheat in open market: Punjab CM for initiating action against flour mills

The Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the authorities concerned to initiate indiscriminate action against flour mills involved in the sale of allocated wheat in the open market. He said that no flour mills will be allowed to do so.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

LCCI, FPCCI join hands to boost economic growth

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have joined hands and would work collectively to flourish trade and economic activities in the country.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

FPCCI urged to play its role for setting up 'Sargodha Dry Port'

President FPCCI Mian Anjum Nisar has said that business community should take benefit from Bhalwal Industrial Estate for setting up new industries which is vital for the country economy.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

Partly Facetious : Faisal Vawda's theatrics

"You know I was thinking..."

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

SEPA asks NRL to repair damaged portion of its pipeline

Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) on Thursday asked National Refinery Limited (NRL) to repair the damaged portion of its pipeline to avoid further dripping of liquid which may cause ground water pollution and inconvenience to residents. Officia

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PML-N hit by internal bickering

Khawaja Asif, reportedly the messenger of Nawaz Sharif's decision to support the Army Amendment Act, is considering quitting as Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary leader in the National Assembly in the wake of severe criticism from within the party

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Immense damage to Rabi crops in Sindh: Senate body grills NFS&R ministry

A parliamentary panel on Thursday came down hard on Ministry for National Food Security and Research for its inability to deal with the recent locust attack in Sindh.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Deliberation on 'Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal matters) Bill' today

A parliamentary body on Thursday deferred a crucial bill related to exchange of information and criminals with different countries till its next meeting to be held today (Friday) after some members objected to some of its clauses and proposed a few amendm

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Brief Recordings

'An interview with Niaz Malik 'Telecoms needs to reimagine with changing aspirations'

Mr. Niaz Malik was Deputy CEO of Zong and the vibrant force behind bringing 4G into the Pakistani market. He also served the organization as Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief of Co

Updated 17 Jan, 2020 06:30am

Thousands in Gambia rally for ex-dictator's return

IT & Computers

YouTube steers viewers to climate denial videos: nonprofit

YouTube has driven millions of viewers to climate denial videos, a US activist group said Thursday as it called for stopping "free promotion of misinformation" at the platform.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Forex
World
Commodity

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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