News Archives for Print - 2020-01-26

Print - 2020-01-26

Firdous vows to safeguard rights of media workers

Special Assistant to the PM on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that it is the foremost priority of government to safeguard due rights of media workers.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Documentation of traders, resolution of tax issues: FBR forms 490 market committees across country

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far constituted a total of 490 market committees having 2,090 members across the country for documentation of traders, resolution of their tax related issues and enforcing major documentation measure of seeking CN

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Combined income groups: SPI-based weekly inflation dips

Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the combined income groups during the week ended on January 23 has dipped by 0.40 percent against week ended on January 16, 2020; however, SPI on annual basis climbed up by 19.69 percent, said SPI

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

129,301 vacant posts: Government may not be able to achieve target

The federal government may not be able to achieve the target of filling 129,301 vacant posts in different ministries, divisions and subordinate organizations within four months as the Parliament is yet to clear a bill pertaining to job quota, sources said

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan conveys condolences

The government and the people of Pakistan Saturday conveyed their condolences over reported loss of precious lives due to a high intensity earthquake which jolted eastern part of Turkey.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rose to 29 as rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan clinch T20 series against Bangladesh

Pakistan won the three-match Twenty20I series against Bangladesh by comfortably winning the second match here at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Report sent to PM: Politicians, government officials blamed for wheat crisis

A report forwarded to Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday held politicians and government officials responsible for the wheat crisis that has made life difficult for Pakistanis.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Virus outbreak: Xi warns of 'grave' situation

President Xi Jinping warned Saturday that China was facing a "grave" situation as authorities took urgent action to halt the spread of a virus that has killed 41 people and is overwhelming hospitals at the epicentre of the health emergency.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Plenary meeting in February: It's premature to speculate on FATF decision: Hammad

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar has said that Pakistan has made significant progress towards combating money laundering and terror financing, but it is premature to speculate on the decision that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) membe

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Buzdar rules out existence of any forward bloc

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday said that neither there is any forward bloc nor any pressure group in Punjab; we are taking coalition party along and all the stakeholders of the Punjab government are on the same page.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM to embark on 'mission Punjab' today

Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to hold crucial meetings with senior provincial PTI leadership today (Sunday) to pacify disgruntled PTI allies, and aggrieved Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q), Business Recorder has learnt.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

AOC for RPT licence: Cabinet has waived 10 percent penalty on Air Sial

The Federal Cabinet has waived penalty of 10 per cent non-conformance on M/s Air Sial for not acquiring Air Operator Certificate (AOC) within the allowed timeframe meant to process Regular Public Transport (RPT) licence.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

India again targets civilians along LoC: ISPR

The Indian army once again resorted to ceasefire violations from across the restive Line of Control (LoC), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Block on social media sites maintained: India ends internet blackout in held Kashmir after six months

Indian authorities on Saturday restored internet in occupied Kashmir after a five-and-a half-month blackout but maintained a block on social media sites.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cigarette industry output plunges following FED hike: SBP

The significant increase in Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes has adversely affected the output of the industry. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the output of the cigarette industry sharply declined by 34.5 percent during first quarte

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Economists list factors behind rising inflation

"Would the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) let Pakistanis know where atta can be bought for Rs 40 per/kg so that people can go there to buy atta," it was stated by former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz Pasha.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

EFP protests 'unauthorized' visits to factories

Employers Federation of Pakistan has said that it is inundated by complaints from members regarding unauthorized visits being undertaken by a Commissioner appointed by Sindh High Court and who is "overstepping" the mandate vested by the Sindh High Court.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Three Iraq protesters killed in clashes as security forces clear streets

Three protesters were shot dead in Iraq on Saturday in clashes with security forces clearing out streets and squares occupied for months by anti-government demonstrators, stoking fears of a wider crackdown.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Akbar Sher Babar: PM challenges IHC verdict

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday challenged the Islamabad High Court verdict declaring Akbar Sher Babar as a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Wells urges India to release political leaders in IoK

The US envoy Alice Wells, who recently visited New Delhi, urged India for immediate release of political leaders detained without charge in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of Article 370 of Indian constitution. Alice Wells, the Princ

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Modi's fascist policies biggest threat to peace: Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the world is now acknowledging the anti-democratic and fascist ideology being imposed in occupied Kashmir and in India.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Letters

Effects of GIDC reduction on fertilizer and agri sector

Based on the recommendations of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the government is likely to approve 99 percent reduction in Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) on fertilizer to decrease urea prices. This decision is all set to accrue ben

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

Mexican children take up arms in fight against drug gangs

With baseball caps and scarves covering their faces, only their serious eyes are visible as a dozen children stand to attention, rifles by their side.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

IR discipline needs revamping

International Relations (IR), as a separate discipline, is almost 100 years old but in Pakistan its academic life is nearly 50 years. Mostly promoted by US and Britain as major powers, it drew its roots from the discipline of Political Science and Area St

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Articles

Need for timely currency adjustments

Political pressures are mounting on PM Imran Khan to control inflation and create new jobs. Coalition partners are flexing muscles to get MNAs'/MPAs' funds, seeing that members within PTI clan are voicing concerns now. A government with a razor-thin major

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

The threat of coronavirus

A mysterious new virus has claimed 41 lives since emerging from a seafood and animal market in the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province. Causing pneumonia like symptoms, the virus named as coronavirus has spread across China, several Asian countries an

Updated 27 Jan, 2020 08:52am

Where is the whole truth?

Although the severe political turbulence buffeting Sardar Usman Buzdar's government is not yet over, the winds of in-house change are blowing through the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Reports suggest that a revolt within the ruling PTI

Updated 27 Jan, 2020 08:52am

Business & Economy

Advertising policy to be implemented after consultation with APNS, others: PIO

The Principal Information Officer (PIO), Muhammad Tahir Hassan has stated that the Ministry of Information has framed an Advertising Policy which will be implemented after consultation with the APNS and other stakeholders.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

PC-1 of new schemes required to be furnished before January 31

The PC-1s of new schemes included in Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2019-20 are required to be furnished before 31st January, 2020. No new scheme will be continued in next year's ADP if not approved as per given timeline, the budget circular of the Si

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

Commercial importers: FPCCI, PCDMA vow to help resolve problems

President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Anjum Nisar has agreed on joint efforts with the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) to resolve the problems facing commercial importers on a priority

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Condolence

Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of Akram Daar uncle of Muhammad Umar Butt, Chief Editor, Daily Pr

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Gold prices up

Gold trading was closed at Rs 91000 per tola, up by Rs 700 on the local market, traders said on Saturday. The precious metal was traded for Rs 78081 per 10 grams up by Rs 600 and $1572 an ounce up by $ 13. Silver was selling for Rs 1000 per tola, Rs 857.3

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

Government urged to review decision of increasing power tariff

President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mian Anjum Nisar, has urged the government to continue electricity tariff of 7.5 Cent/Kwh for Zero-rated sector as announced in January 2019. He said that upward shift in elect

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Murad orders purchase of snorkels, fire tenders for local bodies

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed local government department to expedite the procurement process of snorkel, fire tenders and tractor trollies for local bodies of the province.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

APHJAC protests against expensive Hajj package

Members of All Pakistan Hajj Joint Action Committee protested outside the Lahore Press Club against the expensive Hajj package by the government.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

Bulgarian envoy calls for joint ventures

Ambassador of Bulgaria Aleksandar Borisov Parashkevov on Saturday said the lowest tax rate and tax holiday has made his country a lucrative destination for investment. Pakistani businessmen should avail this opportunity by joining hands with their Bulgari

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Export shipments: APMPEA terms ANF's checking process 'reckless'

All Pakistan Meat Processors & Exporters Association (APMPEA) Chairman Nasib Ahmad Saifi has drawn the attention of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFS&R) towards what he claimed 'reck

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Need for increasing number of EM physicians stressed

"We need to change the concept of emergency medicine (EM) in Pakistan. We also need to increase the number of trained EM physicians. There should be a two-year certification, one year diploma or MCPS in EM.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

Five dry ports to become functional in March: Rashid

Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Saturday said that five dry ports will be restored and made functional by March this year. Talking to media here after inaugurating the freight train at dry port Mughalpura, the minister said that bus

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

President, Punjab governor discuss important issues

President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday held a meeting with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, here Saturday and exchanged views on government affairs and other matters of mutual interest.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM Imran due in Lahore today: PML-N sees 'political change' to begin from Punjab

Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday (today) a day-long visit to discuss matters concerning performance and affairs of the PTI-led Punjab government.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Sania inaugurates biometric ATM for beneficiaries of EKP

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar inaugurated the new biometric ATM in Melody Market Islamabad for the beneficiaries of Ehsaas Kifalat Programme.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Officers' promotion: IHC asks ED to file report on new rules

Islamabad High Court issued notice to the Establishment Division to file a report within one month on new rules framed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for promotion of BS-18 to BS-20 officers.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

Rs 425.69 billion released under PSDP

The federal government has released Rs 425.69 billion (60.73 per cent) including Rs 85.168 billion foreign aid (66.39 per cent) for various ongoing and new development projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2019-20 against the total b

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Flour, sugar prices witness upward trend

Prices of milk, chicken, wheat flour and sugar witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against the preceding week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Crime rate on the rise in Capital

Over 21 incidents of different robberies, car lifting, murder and kidnapping took place in various parts of the city during the last week, exposing the police performance with respect to protection of life and property.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Food security projects launched in Swabi, Torghar

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) Saturday launched a project on "Enhancing Food Security through Strategic Interventions in Agriculture" in 12 union councils of districts Swabi and Torghar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Economy

CCP warns companies against unfair trade practices

In the interest of general public, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has conveyed to the corporate sector that companies involved in misleading and unfair trade practices must be discouraged from selling their inferior products/services in a de

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Global Business Economy

Divided EU leaders to hammer out budget at February summit

European Union leaders meet next month in Brussels to try to agree a first post-Brexit longterm budget, with divisions over proposed cuts that could undermine defence and climate change ambitions. European Council President Charles Michel on Saturday invi

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Global Business Economy

Wind forces Boeing to again delay first flight of 777X

High wind forced Boeing to again delay the inaugural flight of its long-haul 777X aircraft on Friday. "We'll try again tomorrow," Boeing said on Twitter, aiming for a 10:00 am (1800 GMT) flight from the airfield in Everett, Washington near the company's h

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Protesters hit Beirut streets to mark 100 days of demonstrations

Hundreds of people hit the streets of the Lebanese capital on Saturday to mark 100 days of anti-government demonstrations and denounce a new cabinet line-up. Protests demanding the removal of politicians deemed incompetent and corrupt have gripped Lebanon

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Trump, Johnson talk security ahead of Huawei decision

Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China's Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday. In a phone call on Friday evening, the leaders "discussed a

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Record rainstorms in Brazil claim 11 lives

At least 11 people have been killed by storms in southeastern Brazil, the same region where a dam collapse one year ago killed 270 people, firefighters said on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pompeo loses his temper with journalist

Shouts, glares and unprintable words: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lost his temper at a journalist after she questioned him on the administration's stance on Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. It began w

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

China's ZTE plans $1.7 billion A-share sale

ZTE Corp said it was looking to raise 11.51 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) from a private placement of A shares, and that it plans to use the proceeds for research and development (R&D) of 5G networks as well as working capital.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

Philippines raises $1.3 billion from euro bond issue

The Philippines raised 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) from the capital market by selling its first ever zero coupon three-year euro-denominated bond and securing the lowest coupon ever for a nine-year deal, its finance secretary said on Wednesday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

Foreigners swap bets on Japan's stock index for select shares

Foreign investors are dumping derivatives contracts on Japan's TOPIX equity index but buying up individual, select company shares in a trade investors and analysts say is a vote of confidence in the earnings potential of companies.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

Investors extend largest pullback from US stock funds since 2016

Investors pulled $4.5 billion out of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks last week, extending the longest consecutive pullback from the domestic stock market since the spring of 2016, according to data released on Wednesday by the I

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

Fidelity Investments' crypto arm makes first push into Europe

The cryptocurrency arm of Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest investment managers, has launched its first foray into Europe, opening a new front in efforts to drag digital money into mainstream investing.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

Investors scramble for eurozone government debt in record numbers

The rush for eurozone government debt showed no signs of slowing last week, as investors flocked to new fund raisings by Italy and Belgium a day after Spain saw record demand. January has seen a flurry of issuance from European governments including Irela

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Stocks

S&P has worst day since October as virus fears mount

Wall Street fell in a broad sell-off on Friday, as investors fled equities on growing concerns over the scope of the coronavirus outbreak, capping the S&P 500's worst week in six months.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Canadian dollar slips

The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday, lingering close to the one-month low hit in the previous session, as the coronavirus outbreak weighed on oil prices and amid broad-based strength for the US currency.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Speculators snap six-week streak to add to bullish dollar bets

Speculators snapped a six-week streak to add to their net long bets on the US dollar in the latest week, according to calculations by Reuters and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

African currencies week ahead: Uganda's shilling and Zambia's kwacha to strengthen

Uganda's shilling and Zambia's kwacha are both expected to strengthen slightly against the US dollar in the next week while Kenya's shilling and the Nigerian naira will hold steady, traders said.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

French central banker says digital currency cannot be private

Digital currency could be useful as cash transactions dwindle in some countries but central banks should be in charge of issuing it, not private companies, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Lebanon caps dollar exchange rate

Money changers in protests-hit Lebanon agreed to cap the dollar exchange rate at 2,000 pounds as part of efforts to curb the local currency's devaluation on the parallel market.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Investors bullish on Asian currencies as trade worries fade

Investors took long positions in all Asian currencies for the first time since June 2017 as an initial trade truce between the United States and China revived appetite for riskier assets.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

Dollar dips against yen in NY as investors reach for safe havens on virus scare

The US dollar slipped against the safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday as investors fretted over concerns that a spreading virus from China would curb travel and hurt economic demand.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cotton & Textile

Modest activity seen on cotton market

Modest activity was witnessed on the cotton market on Saturday owing to lack of fresh leads, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs9100, they added. In the ready session, about 2000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs8700-9200, they

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Commodities

Canadian canola futures slide

ICE Canadian canola futures sagged on Thursday, pressured by weakness in palm and soyaoil, and technical selling. Technical sales began when the March contract dipped below $474.10, last week's low, a trader said. It slid below the 50-day moving average f

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Energy

European gasoline margins fall

Northwest European gasoline barge refining margins fell to around $5.20 a barrel on Thursday on rising US inventories, but a fall in regional stocks capped losses. US gasoline stocks rose by 1.7 million barrels last week to 260 million barrels, the Energy

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Commodities

China's steel futures slide to one month lows

Shanghai steel futures hit one month lows on Thursday ahead of a week-long Lunar New Year break on worries that a new coronavirus outbreak in the country would hit construction activity.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Football

West Ham suffer FA Cup misery, Spurs held at Southampton

West Ham crashed out of the FA Cup as their former manager Slaven Bilic led West Bromwich Albion to a surprise 1-0 win, while Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton in Saturday's fourth round action.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cricket

'Exciting cricket ahead for Quetta Gladiators'

Nadeem Omar, owner of Quetta Gladiators, one of the franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has said that his team would be looking to defend their title by playing more responsibly in the PSL 2020 edition.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cricket

Wood stars as England power closer to series victory

Mark Wood starred as England took a huge stride towards securing a series win when they dominated the second day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Other

Nadal, Halep roll on

World number one Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon champion Simona Halep dodged an exodus of seeded players as the shocks kept rolling at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Updated 26 Jan, 2020 05:14am

Your rupee last half year

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last half year. (July 02 to December 31, 2019).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Schedules

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (January 25, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (January 26, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 25, 2020)

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Money & Banking

THE RUPEE: Steady trend

The rupee did not move any side against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (January 25, 2020).

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Previous Day

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
Petrol/Litre / Dec 21	252.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585

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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