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Print - 2021-06-13

Finance Bill 2021: Annexures to Finance Bill 2021

Budgets

Finance Bill 2021: Annexures to Finance Bill 2021

SUMMARY OF TAX EXPENDITURE 2021 Tax Expenditure Report 2021 for federal taxes, based on data pertaining to FY...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 04:08am

Pakistan condemns killing of 3 Kashmiris in IIOJK

Pakistan condemns killing of 3 Kashmiris in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday strongly condemned killing of three more innocent Kashmiris by the Indian ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

162 students awarded degrees at HU's virtual convocation

162 students awarded degrees at HU's virtual convocation

KARACHI: Habib University (HU) held its fourth annual convocation virtually on Saturday, with 162 students...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

India cuts taxes on medicines and equipment to treat Covid-19

India cuts taxes on medicines and equipment to treat Covid-19

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday cut taxes on medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators and drugs used to treat...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

More than five million Covid cases in Africa

More than five million Covid cases in Africa

PARIS: More than five million people have contracted the Covid-19 virus in Africa since it emerged in China in late...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Thousands march against far-right in France

Europe

Thousands march against far-right in France

PARIS: Thousands of people across France on Saturday marched against "attacks on freedoms" and what organisers say ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Blasts on buses in western Kabul kill at least 7

South Asia

Blasts on buses in western Kabul kill at least 7

KABUL: Blasts hit two buses in western Kabul on Saturday, killing at least seven people, according to police. The...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Taliban says security of airports, embassies to be 'Afghan responsibility'

Taliban says security of airports, embassies to be 'Afghan responsibility'

KABUL: Foreign forces should hold 'no hope' of keeping a military presence in Afghanistan after the US and NATO...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

US flight diverted after man threatens to 'take plane down'

USA

US flight diverted after man threatens to 'take plane down'

WASHINGTON: A flight en route from Los Angeles to Atlanta was diverted for an emergency landing when a passenger...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

At least 13 wounded in Austin, Texas shooting

USA

At least 13 wounded in Austin, Texas shooting

AUSTIN, (Texas): At least 13 people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas early on Saturday, police...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Woman killed by Israeli border guards

Middle East

Woman killed by Israeli border guards

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli border guards Saturday shot dead a young woman approaching them with a knife at a West...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow released

Asia

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow released

HONG KONG: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow was released from prison on Saturday after serving nearly...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Trip to space with Jeff Bezos sells for $28m

Trip to space with Jeff Bezos sells for $28m

WASHINGTON An unnamed bidder paid $28 million at auction Saturday for a seat alongside Jeff Bezos on board the first...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

2021-22: PCB unfolds schedule of City Cricket Association Tournament

2021-22: PCB unfolds schedule of City Cricket Association Tournament

LAHORE: As many as 93 sides will be in action across the country in the City Cricket Association Tournament 2021-22...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Punjab reports 204 fresh corona cases, 22 deaths

Punjab reports 204 fresh corona cases, 22 deaths

LAHORE: Out of 9,657 coronavirus tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 204 fresh virus cases and 22...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

US lawmakers, wary of Big Tech, propose antitrust overhaul

US lawmakers, wary of Big Tech, propose antitrust overhaul

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers unveiled sweeping antitrust measures Friday aimed at tempering the dominance of Big Tech...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

WHO declares Philippines polio-free after vaccine campaign

WHO declares Philippines polio-free after vaccine campaign

MANILA: The Philippines is once again polio-free, the World Health Organization said Friday, after a successful...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Algeria elects parliament amid 'repression' of protest movement

Algeria elects parliament amid 'repression' of protest movement

ALGIERS: Algeria voted Saturday in a parliamentary election overshadowed by a crackdown on a long-running protest...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Azerbaijan releases 15 Armenian POWs

Asia

Azerbaijan releases 15 Armenian POWs

BAKU: Azerbaijan on Saturday released to Armenia 15 prisoners of war captured last year during hostilities over the...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

German Greens back weakened leader Baerbock

German Greens back weakened leader Baerbock

BERLIN: Members of the German Greens party on Saturday officially nominated Annalena Baerbock as their candidate to...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Nobel-winning Japanese chemist dies at 85

Nobel-winning Japanese chemist dies at 85

WASHINGTON: Japanese chemist Ei-ichi Negishi who won the Nobel prize for developing a method for creating complex...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Tauqeer Ul Haq Chairman PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Tauqeer Ul Haq Chairman PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)

TEXT: The pharmaceutical industry is considered as one of the most significant and impactful industries globally. It...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Nawaz Ahmed Secretary General/Executive Director PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Nawaz Ahmed Secretary General/Executive Director PPMA (Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)

TEXT: There is no doubt that the pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan has a social contribution to nation's health....

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Dr. Tanzeem Fatima Clinical Pharmacist, Iqra University, Hussain Lakhani Hospital

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Dr. Tanzeem Fatima Clinical Pharmacist, Iqra University, Hussain Lakhani Hospital

TEXT: It is evidant that pharmaceutical industry has a social allegiance to public health. They have been a part of...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

ICI Pakistan Pharmaceuticals delivers Pakistan's leading digital scientific exchange

ICI Pakistan Pharmaceuticals delivers Pakistan's leading digital scientific exchange

TEXT: Amidst a global pandemic, where in-person interactions are limited to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure,...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Ch. Muhammad Israr Sharif, MD & CEO Genix Pharma PVT LTD

Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Helping Hand: Ch. Muhammad Israr Sharif, MD & CEO Genix Pharma PVT LTD

TEXT: The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan is growing at a rapid pace, contributing significantly to the national...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

ICI Pakistan Pharmaceuticals: A Legacy of Performance and Excellence

ICI Pakistan Pharmaceuticals: A Legacy of Performance and Excellence

TEXT: ICI Pakistan Limited is proud to have remained a partner of choice throughout its 75-year legacy. In pursuit ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Policy Recommendations for the Pharmaceutical Industry of Pakistan

Policy Recommendations for the Pharmaceutical Industry of Pakistan

TEXT: The size of the local pharmaceutical market is around US$ 4.5 billion. The local manufactures comprise 70% of...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (June 12, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (June 13, 2021)....

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Khursheed's son surrenders before AC in assets case

Khursheed's son surrenders before AC in assets case

SUKKUR: Former opposition leader Khursheed Shah's son Farrukh Shah surrendered himself before the accountability...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Saudi allows 60,000 vaccinated residents on Haj, bars foreigners again

Saudi allows 60,000 vaccinated residents on Haj, bars foreigners again

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000 residents vaccinated against Covid to perform this...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

'Textile sector takes a dim view of FY22 budget'

Letters

'Textile sector takes a dim view of FY22 budget'

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Textile sector takes a dim view of FY22 budget" carried by the...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pro-growth budget: handle with care

Pro-growth budget: handle with care

The Budget 2021-22 is certainly a consumption led budget but it is also directional. There are signs of medium- to...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Lack of consistency in govt policies and announcements

Lack of consistency in govt policies and announcements

The Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin last week assured the businessmen that no notices will be...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

UK's G7 gives a taste of upcoming climate conference

UK's G7 gives a taste of upcoming climate conference

Britain is using its G7 summit to mobilise allies ahead of the COP26 conference in November in Glasgow amid pressure...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Water inflow in major rivers jumps further to 428,400 cusecs

Water inflow in major rivers jumps further to 428,400 cusecs

ISLAMABAD: Water inflow in all major rivers further has jumped to 428,000 cusecs against out flow of 294,600 cusecs...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

COAS says realistic, futuristic training a must for maintaining operational readiness

COAS says realistic, futuristic training a must for maintaining operational readiness

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday said realistic and futuristic training...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Covid-19 claims 57 lives, infects 1,194 more people

Covid-19 claims 57 lives, infects 1,194 more people

ISLAMABAD: The national tally on Saturday of total active Covid-19 cases was recorded 42,717 with 1,194 more people...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Terrorist attack in Balochistan: President holds telephonic conversation with bereaved families

Terrorist attack in Balochistan: President holds telephonic conversation with bereaved families

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday, held a telephonic conversation with the bereaved families of Shaheed...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Park Lane reference: NAB arrests two more accused

Park Lane reference: NAB arrests two more accused

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Rawalpindi has arrested two more accused in the Park Lane...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

16 corona deaths, 583 fresh cases reported in Sindh

16 corona deaths, 583 fresh cases reported in Sindh

KARACHI: As many as 16 more patients of coronavirus died on Saturday lifting the death toll to 5,236 and 583 new...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Haleem asks opposition to stop 'dirty politics' on budget

Haleem asks opposition to stop 'dirty politics' on budget

KARACHI: Vice President, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Sindh govt releases Rs50bn for local councils

Sindh govt releases Rs50bn for local councils

KARACHI: The Sindh government released Rs50 billion to the local councils in the province in the ten months of the...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Cases of robbery, theft, kidnapping on the rise in federal capital

Cases of robbery, theft, kidnapping on the rise in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and thieves struck at 52 different locations in the capital city and made off with ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend

ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past as compared...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Met Office predicts rain after two days

Met Office predicts rain after two days

LAHORE: The Met Office has predicted rain after two days and the field staff of Water and Sanitation Authority has...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

'Order of Military Merit of the First Grade': CJCSC receives Jordan's highest military award

'Order of Military Merit of the First Grade': CJCSC receives Jordan's highest military award

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, who is on an official visit to Jordan,...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

WASA to revamp revenue management system

WASA to revamp revenue management system

LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore has decided to revamp its revenue management system and...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

PML-N rejects new election laws, vows to foil designs of PTI

PML-N rejects new election laws, vows to foil designs of PTI

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has rejected the election laws got approved by the PTI government in...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Hajj 2021: Saudi FM phones Qureshi to apprise him of policy measures

Hajj 2021: Saudi FM phones Qureshi to apprise him of policy measures

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on Saturday, telephoned Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Kamyab Jawan Programme: Rs10bn loans given to over 11,000 young entrepreneurs: Dar

Kamyab Jawan Programme: Rs10bn loans given to over 11,000 young entrepreneurs: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar Saturday said the government had so...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

KP govt finalises ADP of upcoming financial year

KP govt finalises ADP of upcoming financial year

PESHAWAR: A series of consultative meetings of all provincial departments to finalize the Annual Development...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Need to focus on research work stressed

Need to focus on research work stressed

LAHORE: Speakers at an international conference have stressed the need to focus on the research which can contribute...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

PML-N true representative of Kashmiris, says Shehbaz

PML-N true representative of Kashmiris, says Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that Kashmiris on both sides of...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Govt committed to 100pc literacy rate with private sector partnership: minister

Govt committed to 100pc literacy rate with private sector partnership: minister

ISLAMABAD: Raja Rashid Hafeez, Minister of Punjab Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education department has said that...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Turkmenistan says China gas pipeline debt paid off

Energy

Turkmenistan says China gas pipeline debt paid off

ASHGABAT: Turkmenistan's autocrat leader said that his country's debts to China for a multi-billion-dollar gas...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Tokyo rubber futures lower

Commodities

Tokyo rubber futures lower

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, after a media report said the government is considering maintaining...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

ICE canola futures drop for 3rd straight day

Commodities

ICE canola futures drop for 3rd straight day

WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures plunged on Friday for a third straight day, dragged down by weakness in...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Dalian iron ore soars on China demand

Commodities

Dalian iron ore soars on China demand

MNILA: Iron ore futures jumped on Friday to their highest in more than three weeks as a rebound in steel inventory ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Asia's naphtha crack rebounds on tight supply outlook; gasoline steady

Energy

Asia's naphtha crack rebounds on tight supply outlook; gasoline steady

SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack climbed on Friday, recouping most losses incurred a day earlier, amid concerns of...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Asia Gold: Indian jewellers lift shutters; discounts prevail in top hubs

Commodities

Asia Gold: Indian jewellers lift shutters; discounts prevail in top hubs

BENGALURU: Physical gold demand crept up this week in top hubs India and China though dealers were still forced to...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Asia's VLSFO complex firms on tighter supply prospects

Energy

Asia's VLSFO complex firms on tighter supply prospects

SINGAPORE: Asia's 0.5 percent very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) front month time spread flipped back to a narrow...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 12, 2021)....

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Spot rate unchanged on cotton market

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate unchanged on cotton market

KARACHI: The local market remained stable on Saturday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained thin. Market...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (June 12,...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

World Shipping Schedule

Rates.Ports

World Shipping Schedule

KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 12, 2021)....

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 12, 2021)...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Tarin terms FBR target 'realistically aggressive'

Tarin terms FBR target 'realistically aggressive'

ISLAMABAD: A day after unveiling the budget, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Saturday described the Federal Board...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Budget 'well received by masses': Fawad

Budget 'well received by masses': Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadca-sting Fawad Choudhary Saturday said the federal budget...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

$35bn export target set for FY22: Dawood

$35bn export target set for FY22: Dawood

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razaq Dawood Saturday said the government...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Budget 'an economic attack' on masses: Bilawal

Budget 'an economic attack' on masses: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday termed the national budget an...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Farmers' associations term budget 'unsatisfactory'

Farmers' associations term budget 'unsatisfactory'

ISLAMABAD: The farmers' associations on Saturday termed the budget 2021-22 unsatisfactory for the agriculture ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

PECO sell-off plan shelved

PECO sell-off plan shelved

ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) has reportedly decided to shelve privatisation of Pakistan Engineering...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

PM urges world leaders to act against Islamophobia

PM urges world leaders to act against Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon the world leaders to crack down on online hate speech and...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pakistan working towards tabling anti-Islamophobia resolution: UN envoy

Pakistan working towards tabling anti-Islamophobia resolution: UN envoy

NEW YORK: Pakistan is working on a resolution against growing Islamophobia in some countries around the world, which...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

G7 adopts global infrastructure plan in riposte to China

G7 adopts global infrastructure plan in riposte to China

CARBIS BAY, (United Kingdom): G7 leaders on Saturday adopted a rival plan to oppose China's Belt and Road Initiative...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

PM says Pakistan doing more to fight climate change

PM says Pakistan doing more to fight climate change

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said Pakistan on its part was doing more to fight climate change as...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

3G/4G licences: Rs45.44bn non-tax revenue estimated

3G/4G licences: Rs45.44bn non-tax revenue estimated

ISLAMABAD: The government has estimated non-tax revenue of Rs45.436 billion from 3G/4G licenses in the budegt for...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

SPI declines 0.59pc WoW

SPI declines 0.59pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended June 10, 2021 recorded a decline of 0.59 percent...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

17pc GST hike on crude oil import proposed

17pc GST hike on crude oil import proposed

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed to raise the rate of GST on import of crude oil by 17 percent in a ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

GST on sugar proposed to be levied on retail price basis

GST on sugar proposed to be levied on retail price basis

ISLAMABAD: Sales tax on sugar is proposed to be levied on retail price basis by including it in the Third Schedule ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Demolition of dharamshala stopped by SC

Demolition of dharamshala stopped by SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court stopped demolition of a dharamshala (a building devoted to religious or charitable...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Cigarette makers: Licence for each brand or SKU made mandatory

ISLAMABAD: The government has made it mandatory for the manufacturers of cigarettes to obtain brand licence for each...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pakistan closes visa section in Kabul's embassy over Covid-19

Pakistan closes visa section in Kabul's embassy over Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Due to the deteriorating situation of Covid-19 pandemic, the consular section of the Embassy of Pakistan...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Interfaith march honours Muslim family killed in Canada

Interfaith march honours Muslim family killed in Canada

LONDON, (Canada): Several thousand people joined an interfaith marched on Friday evening honoring the four members ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

'Devastating' and 'cataclysmic'!

'Devastating' and 'cataclysmic'!

EDITORIAL: Speakers at the International Labour Organisation's (ILO's) annual International Labour Conference (ILC)...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

'Islamophobia and racism is real'

'Islamophobia and racism is real'

EDITORIAL: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will now have to do more than acknowledge that "Islamophobia is...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Budget 2021-22: Retailers engaged in smuggled goods trade to be punished

Budgets

Budget 2021-22: Retailers engaged in smuggled goods trade to be punished

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken biggest anti-smuggling measure in Budget (2021-22) to punish...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Punjab budget 2021-22: CM reviews salient features, uplift projects under ADP

Budgets

Punjab budget 2021-22: CM reviews salient features, uplift projects under ADP

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday held a detailed meeting, to review the salient ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Funds sought for horticulture sector: PFVA terms budget balanced

Budgets

Funds sought for horticulture sector: PFVA terms budget balanced

KARACHI: All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchant Association (PFVA), terming the...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

SAI president praises budget as first step in right direction

Budgets

SAI president praises budget as first step in right direction

KARACHI: Abdul Hadi, president Site Association of Industry, described the federal budget 2021-22 as the first step...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

U Bank wins Fastest Growing Microfinance Bank award

Money & Banking

U Bank wins Fastest Growing Microfinance Bank award

KARACHI: During the Global Business Outlook Awards in May 2021, U Microfinance Bank Ltd (U Bank) was awarded with ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

UBG officials term budget balanced in present circumstances

Budgets

UBG officials term budget balanced in present circumstances

KARACHI: Patron-in Chief of United Business Group (UBG) S M Muneer and UBG President Zuberi Tufail have termed the...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

HSATI members term budget trader-friendly

Budgets

HSATI members term budget trader-friendly

HYDERABAD: The office-bearers of Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry (HSATI) have termed the budget as...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

HK bankers and lawyers win right to apply for access to corporate registry

Industry

HK bankers and lawyers win right to apply for access to corporate registry

HONG KONG: Hong Kong bankers and lawyers will be able to search the city's companies registry under proposed...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Tax year 2021: FBR issues draft electronic return forms

Taxes

Tax year 2021: FBR issues draft electronic return forms

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft electronic return forms for salaried persons,...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Dr Haq terms budget 2021-22 'regressive, anti-growth'

Budgets

Dr Haq terms budget 2021-22 'regressive, anti-growth'

LAHORE: Renowned tax expert Dr Ikram Ul Haq has termed the budget 2021-22 regressive and anti-growth as usual, ...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

BOK, PHA sign MoU

Money & Banking

BOK, PHA sign MoU

PESHAWAR: The Bank of Khyber (BOK) MD Ihsan Ullah Ihsan and Provincial Housing Authority (PHA) KP DG Nadir Khan Rana...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

FCCI chief terms budget 2021-22 pro-industry

Budgets

FCCI chief terms budget 2021-22 pro-industry

FAISALABAD: Engineer Hafiz Ehtisham Javiad President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has termed...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 17	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 17 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 17 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 17 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 17 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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