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Print - 2020-04-19
Government will soon be able to overcome Covid-19: Buzdar

Government will soon be able to overcome Covid-19: Buzdar

Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday the Punjab government has taken effective measures to prevent the people from coronavirus and we are confident that the government will soon be able to overcome this disease. In a letter written to provi
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PIA to bring back around 6,000 stranded Pakistanis from today

PIA to bring back around 6,000 stranded Pakistanis from today

Pakistan has suspended its flight operations till April 30th, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated on Saturday. Earlier, Pakistan had suspended domestic and international flight operations in the country in a bid to contain the coronavirus till April
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Landmark Lebanon hotel closes over economic crisis
Global Business Economy

Landmark Lebanon hotel closes over economic crisis

A five-star hotel in Beirut that once hosted royalty and survived the civil war has been forced to close over Lebanon's economic crisis and coronavirus lockdown, its manager said Saturday.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Country could still face spike in cases from May 15: PM

Country could still face spike in cases from May 15: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday warned that though the number of cases in Pakistan is lower than many other countries of the world, the country might face increased coronavirus cases from May 15 onwards, bringing the healthcare system under a signif
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PCDMA urges SBP governor to give relaxation to importers

PCDMA urges SBP governor to give relaxation to importers

Chairman Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) and former Director of Karachi Stock Exchange, Amin Yousuf Balgamwala has urged Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir to give relaxation to importers for the payment of their documents
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
APNS condoles over demise of PBA chairman's mother

APNS condoles over demise of PBA chairman's mother

The APNS expresses its profound grief over the sad demise of the mother of Shakeel Masood, Chairman PBA. Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have condoled Shakeel Masud, Chairman Pakistan Broad
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Virus deaths top 150,000: US braces for lockdown protests

Virus deaths top 150,000: US braces for lockdown protests

Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where new rallies against lockdown orders are being held after President Donald Trump lent his support to the protesters.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
UK announces £3.67 million support

UK announces £3.67 million support

The UK on Saturday announced £3.67 million - the first in a series of measures - to give wide-ranging support to help the "poorest and the most vulnerable" people in Pakistan during the coronavirus outbreak as well as for the rapid response of controlling
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Circumstances make it difficult to recalibrate EFF: IMF

Circumstances make it difficult to recalibrate EFF: IMF

The severity of the COVID-19 shock and the uncertainty about the outlook, make it difficult to recalibrate the existing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to ensure that it remains on track to meet its objectives, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Shakilur Rahman: Physical remand extended till April 28

Shakilur Rahman: Physical remand extended till April 28

An accountability court on Saturday extended physical remand of Jang group editor-in-chief Mir Shakilur Rehman till April 28 in the 54-kanal land allotment case. Earlier, the special prosecutor told the court that process of the investigation remained slo
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PSDP 2019-20: Rs 522.23 billion released against budgeted Rs 701 billion

PSDP 2019-20: Rs 522.23 billion released against budgeted Rs 701 billion

The federal government has released Rs522.23 billion (74.5 percent) including Rs95.84 billion foreign aid (74.7 percent) for various ongoing and new development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2019-20 against the total budget
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Tax expert advocates escrow accounts for developers, builders

Tax expert advocates escrow accounts for developers, builders

The government should allow developers and builders to deposit project investment money in the escrow accounts instead of bank accounts to claim exemptions from probing source of investment under section 111 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
GST, FED returns: FBR extends deadline

GST, FED returns: FBR extends deadline

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Saturday night extended the date for payment and filing of sales tax and federal excise returns for tax period of March 2020. According to the FBR instructions issued to the field formations, the payment date been extend
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Former CJ PHC Tariq Pervez passes away

Former CJ PHC Tariq Pervez passes away

Former chief justice of Peshawar High Court Tariq Pervez has passed away. The late Peshawar High Court Chief Justice remained acting Chief Minister KP back in 2013 and performed his duties as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Misleading video clip
Letters

Misleading video clip

According to media reports, President Vladimir Putin has postponed a landmark military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II, as Russia struggles to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus. The "risks associated with th
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Covid-19 crisis - Philanthropy's response in Pakistan
Articles

Covid-19 crisis - Philanthropy's response in Pakistan

The Covid-19 has confronted the world with a new and emerging challenge whose complete scale and magnitude are yet to be properly understood and established. The Federal and provincial governments have taken a number of measures to further counter the spr
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Time to negotiate IPP contracts
Articles

Time to negotiate IPP contracts

The report on Power Sector by M. Ali and team touched the IPPs where it hurts the most. The reaction of Independent Power Producer Association (IPPA) and a letter by the sitting Petroleum Advisor to PM (who is a shareholder in an IPP and ex-chairman IPPA)
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Why not amnesty for all?

Why not amnesty for all?

A number of businesspeople are raising a pertinent question, even though it may prove to be controversial, about a recent federal government decision: If the government can offer tax amnesty to one sector, or industry, then why can't it extend it to the w
Updated 20 Apr, 2020 06:50am
An unprecedented oil deal

An unprecedented oil deal

The Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) agreed to slash production by 10 percent (10 million barrels per day) from 1st May, reportedly the largest cut in output in its history. The deal was struck after US President Donald Trump exerted considera
Updated 20 Apr, 2020 06:49am
Coronavirus spreading in thickly populated areas of city: CM

Coronavirus spreading in thickly populated areas of city: CM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the coronavirus has started further spreading in thickly populated areas of Layri, Lee Market, Kharadar, Bihar Colony and different localities of various union council of district East, Malir, Korangi
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Two murdered in ICT; cars stolen

Two murdered in ICT; cars stolen

Following the imposition of the lockdown in the city after the spread of the coronavirus, two cases of murder and several robbery cases were registered by various police stations.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PPP inaugurates soup kitchen

PPP inaugurates soup kitchen

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Saturday inaugurated a soup kitchen in Islamabad.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Prices of essential kitchen items declined last week

Prices of essential kitchen items declined last week

Prices of essential kitchens items have witnessed a decline during this past week compared to the week before it, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PCB donates Rs 10.05 million in PM's Covid-19 Fund

PCB donates Rs 10.05 million in PM's Covid-19 Fund

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has deposited around Rs 10.05 million in Prime Minister's Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Fund as part of its contribution in the fight against the pandemic. The PCB had earlier announced that the centrally contracted players wil
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
LHC decides to work with full force from April 20

LHC decides to work with full force from April 20

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has decided that judiciary would work with full strength in the province of Punjab to entertain all cases from April 20 which was previously limited to urgent nature cases due to corona virus lockdown.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PM saved country from default by motivating IMF: Sh Rasheed

PM saved country from default by motivating IMF: Sh Rasheed

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has claimed that Imran Khan saved the country from default by motivating International Monetary Fund (IMF) for putting on hold the existing six billions dollars extended fund facility (EFF) for Pakistan.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
'Number of recovered corona patients increasing in Punjab'

'Number of recovered corona patients increasing in Punjab'

The Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Saturday that the number of recovered corona patients is steadily increasing in the province as another 25 patients from Mayo returned to their homes after successful recovery.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
SU VC chairs special online meeting

SU VC chairs special online meeting

Sindh University (SU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat held special online meeting with the heads of SU additional campuses to deliberate teaching-learning scenario in case the continuing lockdown stayed intact even after the expected time zo
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PIA resumes relief flights to UK from today
Business & Economy

PIA resumes relief flights to UK from today

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is resuming its special relief flights to the United Kingdom (UK) from Sunday (today). The decision to resume flights to the UK was based on the demand of the expatriates intending to travel to and from Pakistan to re
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
BMP terms debt relief measures as positive step
Business & Economy

BMP terms debt relief measures as positive step

Secretary General (Federal) of the Businessmen Panel (BMP), Ahmad Jawad has said debt relief measures by G20 countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) for developing countries, including Pakistan providing one-year breather
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
PBA chief condoled over mother's demise

PBA chief condoled over mother's demise

In a statement issued in Karachi on Saturday, the Executive Committee and members of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of the mother of Shakeel Masud, Chairman PBA and CEO Dawn News.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Ali Suleman Habib remembered
Articles

Ali Suleman Habib remembered

I remember the succinct and focused advice Ali sule gave me in one of my very first presentations to Habib family about the possible vision and direction of Habib University. After I finished laying the case for creating a new university in Karachi, Ali h
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Murad asks PMA to devise SOPs for clinics

Murad asks PMA to devise SOPs for clinics

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has urged the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) to devise SOPs for clinics and tell the government how to launch telemedicine clinics so that patients of other diseases could be provided with medical treatment.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Chairman UBG grieved over demise of Ali Suleman Habib

Chairman UBG grieved over demise of Ali Suleman Habib

Chairman United Business Group (UBG) and Guard Group of Companies, Iftikhar Ali Malik has expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow on sad demise of Chairman Indus Motor Company Ali Suleman Habib.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
APOTOA threatens to park oil tankers in front of Bilawal House
Energy

APOTOA threatens to park oil tankers in front of Bilawal House

All Pakistan Oil Tanker Owners Association (APOTOA) senior vice chairman Mir Shams Shahwani Saturday urged the Sindh government to resolve oil transportation sector's issues in next 72 hours, otherwise the association will park all oil tankers in front of
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Canadian canola futures dip
Commodities

Canadian canola futures dip

ICE Canadian canola futures dipped on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soyaoil and palm prices, and an uptick in commercial hedges. Canola lacks a bullish story and has been unable to string many gains together, even as the Canadian dollar weakened, a tra
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Paris wheat futures rise after Egypt buys from France
Commodities

Paris wheat futures rise after Egypt buys from France

Paris wheat futures rose on Thursday as a large sale of French wheat to Egypt in an international tender underscored strong export activity and took attention away from flagging domestic demand during the coronavirus epidemic.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
US natural gas jumps as output likely to fall
Energy

US natural gas jumps as output likely to fall

US natural gas futures jumped over 5% on Thursday on expectations gas production will drop as drillers will cut oil production in shale basins due to a collapse in crude prices. Those oil wells also produce a lot of gas.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Business remains dull on cotton market
Cotton & Textile

Business remains dull on cotton market

The Cotton Association on Saturday has not uploaded the daily market report on their website because of the lock down due to coronavirus. Trading remained dull on the cotton market as no major activity was witnessed in the market.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
European gasoline margins rise
Energy

European gasoline margins rise

Northwestern European gasoline refining margins rose on Thursday for a second consecutive day this week. Although coronavirus-related lockdowns dampened gasoline demand, trade remained high mainly for storage.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Dubai opens 3,000-bed field hospital

Dubai opens 3,000-bed field hospital

Dubai opened a 3,000-bed capacity field hospital on Saturday in its World Trade Centre to prepare for a potential surge in novel coronavirus cases. The towering event and exhibition centre is located in the heart of the city, one of the seven members of t
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Prague Airport says thwarted several cyber attacks

Prague Airport says thwarted several cyber attacks

Prague Airport and a regional Czech hospital said on Saturday they had thwarted cyber attacks on their IT networks, reinforcing warnings by the national cyber security watchdog of likely attempts to harm the country's infrastructure.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
China should stop 'bullying behaviour' in South China Sea: US

China should stop 'bullying behaviour' in South China Sea: US

The United States called on China on Saturday to stop "bullying behaviour" in the South China Sea and said it was concerned by reports of Beijing's "provocative actions" aimed at offshore oil and gas developments in the disputed waters.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Queen foregoes birthday gun salute

Queen foregoes birthday gun salute

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will not celebrate her birthday on Tuesday with a traditional gun salute due to the coronavirus crisis, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Former US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill dies

Former US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill dies

Paul O'Neill, the blunt-spoken former head of Alcoa Corp who was fired after two rocky years as US President George W. Bush's Treasury Secretary, died on Saturday at the age of 84 at his home in Pittsburgh, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi
Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 18, 2020).

Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 18, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (April 19, 2020).

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 06:20am
Cotton Spot Rates
Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 18, 2020).

Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am