News Archives for Latest - 2016-11-17

Industry

Toyota to create new team for electric cars

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would create a new in-house team to develop electric vehicles as the Japanese automaker speeds up its efforts to develop more of the lower-emission cars.

Updated 08 May, 2018 01:25pm

Industry

Toyota sharpens focus on electric cars through new in-house unit

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp is setting up a new in-house unit to develop electric cars, offering its strongest endorsement yet of a technology it has not embraced wholly, as take up of a rival technology it pioneered remains slow.

Updated 08 May, 2018 01:24pm

Life & Style

Pandemic hits India - highest number of Selfie-deaths

A recent study showed that most people dying of bizarre accidents due to the selfie pandemic actually take place in India, securing the highest number of selfie-related death toll.%D%A%D%A

Updated 11 Oct, 2017 07:46am

Pakistan Top News

Turkish President departs for Turkey after official visit

LAHORE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed here on Thursday night for Turkey after a two-day official visit to Pakistan.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:16pm

Commodities

EU sugar beet harvest going well, larger output expected

HAMBURG: The European Union's sugar beet harvest is progressing well and a sharp rise in sugar production is expected, experts said on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:30pm

Industry

Daimler CEO sees no US market disruptions once Trump takes office

BERLIN: Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said he did not expect major policy changes in the United States once Donald Trump takes office as US president in January.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:29pm

Commodities

Gold bounces despite strong US data, Yellen comments

LONDON: Gold gained on Thursday, shrugging off strong US economic data and comments by US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that further bolstered the case for hiking rates next month.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:28pm

Financial

TSX rises with banks, Suncor; Valeant slumps on arrests

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index gained on Thursday in a broad rally led by heavyweight resource and financial stocks, as crude prices rose and the country's largest oil and gas company forecast higher production and lower costs in 2017.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:26pm

Europe

EU chair Slovakia presses eastern states' migration agenda, stirs anger

BRUSSELS: The European Union's interior ministers will try late on Thursday to bridge deep divisions over how to handle refugees and migrants, but a proposal by the bloc's current president Slovakia has already drawn an angry response from Italy.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:24pm

Financial

South African rand seen range-bound ahead of rates decision, ratings review

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was a touch firmer against the dollar on Thursday, with traders expecting it to stay in a narrow range ahead of next week's interest rates decision and a credit rating review from Moody's.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:22pm

Industry

Tesco tells big suppliers: Don't raise prices to prop up results

WELWYN GARDEN CITY: Britain's biggest retailer Tesco has warned its multi-national suppliers against pushing up prices following a drop in the pound just so they can maintain their reported profits.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:20pm

World Top News

Obama, Merkel underscore importance of free trade talks

BERLIN: US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday both underscored the importance of continuing free trade negotiations between the United States and Europe.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:17pm

Energy

Oil rises on optimism over OPEC deal; stronger dollar caps gains

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday, with US crude briefly rising as much as $1 a barrel, as expectations of an OPEC deal to limit production outweighed oversupply concerns, but a rallying dollar capped gains.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:14pm

Financial

Sterling hits 2-month high vs euro after bumper retail sales data

LONDON: Sterling hit a two-month high against the euro on Thursday, after data showed British retail sales surged in October and as investors focused on the political risks facing Europe in the coming months.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:13pm

Money & Banking

Egypt central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged at MPC meeting

CAIRO: Egypt's central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday in a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, it said in a statement, two weeks after it surprised markets with a 3 percent hike in its key rates.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:11pm

World

Nigerian exports of Qua oil to rise, Bonny to fall in January

LONDON: Nigeria's exports of its largest crude oil stream, Qua Iboe, are expected to rise in January, but valuable light sweet Bonny Light is on track to decline, export plans showed on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:10pm

Financial

Britain's FTSE rises, though Royal Mail lags after results

LONDON: British shares rose on Thursday, helped by gains among mining firms, though Royal Mail dropped after an earnings update.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:09pm

Financial

Italian shares lag European rebound as referendum jitters hit banks

MILAN: Italian shares underperformed positive European markets on Thursday, as the country's bank stocks slumped to five-week lows on jitters over next month's constitutional reform referendum.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:07pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 13-1/2 year high after Yellen

NEW YORK: The dollar on Thursday climbed to fresh 13-1/2 highs versus a basket of major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen finished her appearance before the Congress's Joint Economic Committee.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:06pm

Money & Banking

JPMorgan to pay $264mn to resolve China hiring probe

WASHINGTON: JPMorgan Chase & Co has agreed to pay US authorities $264 million to resolve allegations that it hired the relatives of Chinese officials in order to win banking deals, the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department said

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:05pm

Pakistan Top News

Erdogan urges Turkish businessmen to invest in CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday urged the Turkish businessmen to invest in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects of Pakistan saying that the CPEC was a game changer for the region.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:45pm

General News

SC expresses annoyance over appointment of old age members in FST

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed annoyance over appointment of old age people as members in Federal Services Tribunal (FST).

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:44pm

General News

Turkish President arrives in Lahore

LAHORE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived here on Thursday evening from Islamabad.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:42pm

General News

Khuhro rules out negotiations with MQM-P over power sharing in Sindh

HYDERABAD: Sindh senior minister for Food, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, has said Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai is a universal sufi poet whose message of love and peace transcends any cultural or nationalistic boundaries.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:42pm

General News

Oppressed Kashmiris look toward OIC for their support: Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Thursday said the oppressed people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir look towards the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim countries for their continued support

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:37pm

General News

US ambassador Hale celebrates global entrepreneurship week

ISLAMABAD: American Ambassador David Hale has hosted a reception for members of Pakistan's entrepreneurship community to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:37pm

Industries & Sectors

PEMRA issues notice to Sabzbaat TV for airing Indian content

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday in a letter to Sabzbaat television issued a show cause notice for airing Indian content in its transmission.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:31pm

General News

pillion riding banned in Karachi on account of Chehlum

KARACHI: The Sindh government in exercise of its powers conferred under section 144 (6) Cr.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:29pm

Life & Style

Bollywood actress attacked in Paris

PARIS: Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat was punched in the face and sprayed with tear gas by masked attackers in an upmarket area of Paris, police said Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:19pm

Europe

EU approves Ukraine visa-free travel

BRUSSELS: European Union member states on Thursday approved visa-free travel for Ukraine citizens, long sought by Kiev to help cement ties as it combats pro-Russian rebels in the east.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:13pm

Europe

France probes 560 over Panama Papers tax evasion

PARIS: French authorities said Thursday they are investigating 560 taxpayers over tax evasion based on information garnered in the leaked Panama Papers.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:08pm

Sports

Ruthless Djokovic routs Goffin in Tour Finals

LONDON: Novak Djokovic crushed David Goffin 6-1, 6-2 at the ATP Tour Finals on Thursday as the world number two kept his foot on the gas in the race to finish the year atop the world rankings.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 04:03pm

North America

US intelligence chief Clapper resigns

WASHINGTON: US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Thursday that he had submitted his resignation, stepping down as President-elect Donald Trump begins to assemble his new administration.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:54pm

Business & Economy

Bullion Prices on Thursday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:48pm

General News

Text of Turkish President Erdogan's address at parliament's joint session

ISLAMABAD: Following is the text of the address of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the joint sitting of the Senate and National Assembly here Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:47pm

General News

Court adjourns May 12 tragedy case until November 26

KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for absconders allegedly involved in four cases of May 12 tragedy and adjourned the hearing until November 26.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:41pm

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan's economy maintained its momentum towards higher growth trajectory in FY16: SBP Report

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan released its Annual Report on the State of Economy for the year 2015-16 on Thursday and according to the Report, Pakistan's economy maintained its momentum towards a higher growth trajectory in FY16, as higher infrast

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:39pm

Pakistan Top News

PM urges Turkish entrepreneurs to benefit from business-friendly climate in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Thursday urged Turkish entrepreneurs and businessmen to take advantage of Pakistan's business-friendly climate and bring in investments in energy, infrastructure and agriculture sectors.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:38pm

Pakistan's Liquid Foreign Reserves cross US$24bn

ISLAMABAD: The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$24,095.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:37pm

Business & Economy

SECP organizes Investor Awareness seminar in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under its initiative of educating the current and potential investors organized a day-long seminar for the trainees and employees of EY Ford Rhodes at ICAP Karachi.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:34pm

General News

ADB resident mission visits FESCO

FAISALABAD: The resident mission of Asian Development Bank (ADB), along with foreign journalists Thursday visited the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) headquarters in connection with the 50 years celebrations of the ADB.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:31pm

Business & Economy

President KPCCI welcomes Chinese investors EOI in different sectors of KP

PESHAWAR: President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI), Haji Muhammad Afzal Thursday welcomed investment offers for Information Technology, Agriculture and other sectors by different Chinese firms in province.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:30pm

Commodities

Gold ticks higher as US yields, dollar pull back

LONDON: Gold clawed higher on Thursday as US Treasury yields and the dollar eased while palladium extended its outperformance over sister metal platinum.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:29pm

Financial

Sri Lankan shares hit four-month closing low in thin trade

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares on Thursday ended at their lowest closing level in more than four months, on thin volume as investor sentiment was hit by budget tax proposals, including revisions in corporate and withholding taxes.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:28pm

Sports

Rugby-Wales ring changes for Japan test

LONDON: Sam Warburton resumes the captaincy and Leigh Halfpenny switches to the wing for Wales, who have made 10 changes to their team to play Japan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:27pm

Money & Banking

UBS's head of US wealth management bullish about growth

NEW YORK: For the first time since UBS Group AG bought PaineWebber 16 years ago, the world's largest wealth manager's US business has a smaller workforce than an independent rival, Raymond James Financial.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:26pm

Commodities

Copper rises as dollar slips, Trump rally fizzles

LONDON: Copper made modest gains on Thursday as the dollar pulled back from near 14-year highs but the rise was capped by concerns that the metal used in construction and power had risen too far in recent sessions.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:22pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee closes little changed amid capital outflow worries

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee ended little changed on Thursday amid persistent worries about capital outflows as incoming President Donald Trump's policies are seen aiding higher US interest rates and a stronger greenback, while dollar selling by a st

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:20pm

Financial

Euro zone bond yields fall after BoJ fires warning shot

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields fell on Thursday, pulling away from multi-month highs, after the Bank of Japan fired a warning shot to markets not to push borrowing costs too high following Donald Trump's unexpected victory in last week's

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:19pm

Commodities

China reverses coal mining curbs as winter approaches

BEIJING: China adopted new rules to stimulate coal production on Thursday to counter surging prices and Premier Li Keqiang said the country had to balance demand for heating over winter with efforts to tackle pollution.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:18pm

General News

PRBC delegation to visit Romania

KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC) Sohail Shamim Firpo has informed that PRBC is planning to send a high-powered delegation to Romania in May 2017 which will explore more opportunities of enhancing the bilateral trade between the

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:15pm

Energy

Asia Fuel Oil-380-cst complex firms as market shrugs off rising inventories

SINGAPORE: Asia's physical and swaps fuel oil markets shrugged off a sharp build in Singapore's onshore inventories of the industrial fuel amid continued concerns about prompt availability of on-specification cargoes and bunker fuels, industry sou

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:13pm

Sports

Rugby-South Africa name team to face Italy

ROME: South Africa coach Allister Coetzee named the following team on Thursday to face Italy in Florence on Saturday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:12pm

General News

Erdogan warmly welcomed for addressing joint sitting

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was warmly welcomed by Parliament of Pakistan when he arrived to address the joint sitting.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:11pm

Financial

Nigeria sells 120bn naira in treasury bills, yields mixed

LAGOS: Nigeria sold 119.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:11pm

Industry

Rio Tinto takes bitter but helpful graft medicine

LONDON: Rio Tinto is taking what looks like a brutal approach to graft.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:10pm

World

Zurich Insurance dividend pledge boosts shares

ZURICH/LONDON: New Zurich Insurance Chief Executive Mario Greco pledged on Thursday to keep dividends at least steady through 2019 and stepped up cost cuts, dispelling investor fears that the Swiss insurer could curtail payouts under his watch.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:09pm

Money & Banking

ECB minutes firmly point to Dec for decision over asset buys

FRANKFURT: European Central Bank rate setters meeting last month agreed on the need to maintain unprecedented monetary stimulus and to decide in December whether to extend the ECB's 1.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:07pm

Football

Soccer-Legends drank like devils, says Klopp in Rooney defence

LONDON: Wayne Rooney has found an unlikely ally in Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, who leapt to the defence of the Manchester United striker by saying the legends of the past "drank like devils".

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:03pm

Commodities

Egypt removes white sugar import tariffs until May 30

CAIRO: Egypt removed a 20 percent import tariff on white sugar imports effective Nov.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:03pm

Europe

Europe at risk of collapse; France, Germany must lead: French PM

BERLIN: The European Union is in danger of breaking apart unless France and Germany, in particular, work harder to stimulate growth and employment and heed citizens' concerns, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said in the German capital on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 03:02pm

Europe

Russia's Lavrov, USA's Kerry to discuss Syria, Ukraine in Peru

MOSCOW: Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov would meet his US counterpart John Kerry in Peru this week, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:59pm

Sports

Rugby-Habana back to boost ailing Boks

ROME: Reeling South Africa having received a selection boost after experienced winger Bryan Habana was named on Thursday by coach Allister Coetzee to face Italy in Florence on Saturday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:58pm

Financial

AFRICA-FX-Kenyan, Ugandan shillings seen easing, Zambia's kwacha to firm

NAIROBI: The Kenyan and Ugandan shillings are seen weakening in the week to next Thursday, while Zambia's kwacha is seen strengthening, traders said.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:57pm

Energy

Shell's North Sea oil trading draws spotlight again this year

LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell has snapped up a large volume of North Sea oil that helps set the global Brent benchmark, trade sources said, the second time this year that its trading activities have attracted the glare of the spotlight.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:55pm

Energy

Falling investment to support gas prices

DOHA: Qatar, the world's top LNG exporter, expects falling investment to help balance supply and demand in the natural gas market, Energy Minister Mohammed al-Sada told reporters on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:53pm

Money & Banking

Indonesia holds rates steady amid increasing global uncertainty

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank on Thursday held its benchmark interest rate unchanged, citing "escalating" global market uncertainty.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:49pm

Commodities

Soybeans steady as dollar catches breath, export data awaited

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures picked up on Thursday as the dollar eased from a 13-1/2 year high, and traders awaited weekly US export figures to gauge the impact of the dollar's surge since Donald Trump's election win.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:47pm

Energy

Asia Naphtha/Gasoline-Naphtha strengthens on seasonal factors

SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack rose to a three-session high of $80.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:45pm

Money & Banking

Yellen says Fed could raise interest rates 'relatively soon'

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve could raise US interest rates "relatively soon" if economic data keeps pointing to an improving labor market and rising inflation, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Thursday in a clear hint the US central bank could hike next

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:44pm

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank reorganises EMEA DCM-FSG

LONDON: Deutsche Bank has made key appointments in its financing and solutions group (FSG) business in Europe, according to a spokesperson, as the rejig of the bank's various business lines continues.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:42pm

Financial

Dollar charge pauses as bond bashing relents

LONDON: Battered bonds and emerging market currencies enjoyed some respite on Thursday as the dollar took a breather from a post-US election charge that has taken it to a 13-1/2 year high.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:39pm

Europe

Putin to discuss disputed islands with Japan's Abe at APEC summit

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Peru this week to discuss a long-running territorial dispute over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:36pm

Europe

Merkel says old must learn from tech-savvy young in digital age

BERLIN: Older Germans will have to get used to taking instructions from tech-savvy youngsters if Germany is to succeed in transitioning to the digital age, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:36pm

General News

Civil, Military top brass witnesses joint sitting proceedings

ISLAMABAD: Top military and civil leadership in the country Thursday witnessed the proceedings of joint sitting of the Parliament summoned for address of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:35pm

Africa

UN says Zimbabwe drought relief funding deficit at $140 million

HARARE: The United Nations on Thursday said its budget to assist people suffering from Zimbabwe's worst drought in a quarter of a century that left millions in need of food aid had fallen short by $140 million.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:35pm

General News

ABAD for effective safety measures at Gadani ship-breaking yards

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) Thursday urged that instead of stopping work at Gadani Ship-Breaking Yards, proper safety measures be ensured at these yards.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:31pm

General News

SHC rejects appeal lodged against Amir Khan

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Thursday rejected an appeal lodged by the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) against the bail of MQM leader Amir Khan in a case registered for harbouring alleged terrorists.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:26pm

General News

Chinese's officials agree to form working group with Sindh Govt

KARACHI: Chinese's officials have agreed to form working group with Sindh government for development of industrial park, special economic zones and establishment of industries in the province.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:17pm

Industries & Sectors

SSGC steps up crackdown against gas theft

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has intensified efforts against the nuisance of gas theft in the Karachi city.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:16pm

General News

All parties should wait for court's decision on Panama case: Saad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique said that the Panama Papers Case is in the court and all parties concerned should await the decision of court.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:07pm

Managed Funds

Romania sells April 2024 treasury bonds at 3.13pc yield

BUCHAREST: Romania sold a lower than planned 154 million lei ($36.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 02:02pm

Energy

Oil prices rise on Saudi optimism over OPEC deal

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday as expectations of an OPEC deal to limit production outweighed evidence of global oversupply and rising inventories, particularly in the United States.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:59pm

Arts

Beware! Your smartphone may be sending private data to China

Bad news for Android mobile users, as their devices could be infected with software that tracks users private data and sends that information to China, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:54pm

Industry

Singtel hires three banks for up to $2.5bn NetLink IPO

HONG KONG: Singapore Telecommunications hired three banks to manage an initial public offering (IPO) of up to $2.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:52pm

Industry

Petrobras to announce sale of gas distribution unit to Ultrapar

SAO PAULO: Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA is close to announcing the sale of its liquified petroleum gas distribution unit Liquig?s Distribuidora SA to industrial group Ultrapar Participa??es SA , a source close to the matter to

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:49pm

Asia

Japan PM Abe to meet with Trump Thursday, seeks to build trust

WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday he wants to build a relationship of trust when he meets US President-elect Donald Trump this week, stressing that the two-way alliance is the core of Tokyo's diplomacy and security.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:47pm

Financial

Dollar pulls back ahead of Yellen testimony

LONDON: The dollar fell back against other major currencies on Thursday, hit by speculation US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen will express concern over the pace of its surge to a 13 1/2-year high in the past week and an accompanying rise in bond yield

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:40pm

World

US consumer prices post largest gain in six months

WASHINGTON: US consumer prices recorded their biggest increase in six months in October on rising gasoline costs and rents, suggesting a pickup in inflation that potentially clears the way for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in December.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:38pm

North America

US jobless claims hit 43-year low as labor market tightens

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a 43-year low last week, pointing to a rapidly tightening labor market that could allow the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:37pm

World

US housing starts surge to 9-year high in October

WASHINGTON: US housing starts surged to a more than nine-year high in October as builders ramped up construction of both single and multifamily homes, offering hope that housing will contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:34pm

Sports

Bring on Djokovic! Murray braced for final clash

LONDON: Andy Murray is braced for the tantalising prospect of facing Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP Tour Finals with the world number one ranking on the line.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:13pm

Loans of Rs2.5bn for farmers

LAHORE: Punjab government has allocated Rs 2.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:11pm

Industries & Sectors

FESCO's transmission, distribution system being upgraded at cost of US$68.5mn

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is implementing a power transmission enhancement investment programme at a cost of US $ 68.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:09pm

World

US-Canada free trade will continue

MONTREAL: Canada expects to keep its 1989 bilateral free trade agreement with the United States if US President-elect Donald Trump withdraws from NAFTA, the Canadian ambassador to the US said Wednesday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 01:08pm

Pakistan Top News

Erdogan assures 'highest degree of support' on Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said that Turkey would continue to provide "highest degree of support" to Pakistan on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:57pm

General News

Turkish first lady donates electric wheel chairs, incubators to PRC

ISLAMABAD: The First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan on Thursday gifted 20 electric wheel chairs and 10 incubators to Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC).

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:54pm

General News

Women powerful agents of change: Zahid Hamid

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid has said that Pakistan has taken affirmative action to ensure women's participation and decision-making in policy and decision-making process.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:49pm

General News

NAB collects Rs120mn through plea bargaining

SUKKUR: The Director General National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur, Muhammad Altaf Hussain Bawany said that the bureau had collected Rs120 million through plea bargaining.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:47pm

Pakistan Top News

Dar holds joint meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar hold joint meeting with Yil Drim Turgul Turkes and Veysi Kaynak, Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey at PM House and discussed matters of bilateral interests between Pakistan and Turkey, said a press re

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:45pm

Business & Economy

89,998,250 bbl crude oil, 87,217,244 mcf natural gas produced from KP

ISLAMABAD: Two leading oil and gas producing companies have tapped over 89,998,250 crude oil and 87,217,244 mcf natural gas worth Rs 900.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:44pm

Markets

Market rates of bullion in Multan

MULTAN: Following bullion rates were received from markets here on Thursday, 2016.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:35pm

Markets

Market rates of bullion in Lahore

LAHORE: Following bullion rates were received from markets here on Thursday 2016:%DULLION (PER 10 GRAM)%D%A=====================%D%AGOLD TEZABI-24 CT------43638.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:34pm

Pakistan Top News

4th Pak-China bilateral naval exercise begins

KARACHI: Chinese Navy Ships CHANGXINGDAO (Ocean Salvage & Rescue Ship) and PLA(N) Ship HANDAN are in Karachi these days on a good-will visit to Pakistan and the visiting ships will participate in the 4th Pak-China bilateral naval exercise.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:33pm

Front Top News

Panama case: CJ says no problem in starting probe of PM alone

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Anwar Zaheer Jamali has said that there will be no issue if the investigation gets started from the ruler, adding that the court doesnt want to give an impression that accountability is limited only for the common man.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:02pm

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

%D%AKARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Thursday having 42411.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 11:45am

Front Top News

SC orders reopening of wine shops across Sindh

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued on Thursday an interim order to reopen wine shops that were sealed in view of Sindh High Court (SHC) orders across the province.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 11:18am

Cricket

Proteas skipper in trouble after ball tampering video

The International Cricket Council (ICC) would be reviewing footage of Faf du Plessis, which showed the South Africa stand-in-skipper applying saliva to the ball with what is presumably a candy in his mouth.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 11:05am

Front Top News

Gullen in Pennsylvania dreaming to rule the entire world: Erdogan

ISLAMABAD: Thanking Pakistan for extending necessary cooperation in tackling the challenge thrown by the organisation of Fateullah Gullen, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said Gullen, while sitting in Pennsylvania, is dreaming to rule t

Published 17 Nov, 2016 11:04am

Europe

Russia moves to block LinkedIn network

MOSCOW: Russia's state communications watchdog said Thursday it had ordered internet providers to block the LinkedIn professional networking site after a court ruled it was breaching a law on storing users' data.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:33am

Life & Style

This Bollywood actress is now a certified pilot

Former beauty queen, actress, model Gul Panag has procured a license to fly now.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:26am

General News

Students stage protest against deportation of Turkish staff in Lahore

LAHORE: Students and teachers of Pak-Turk School staged on Thursday a protest against the governments decision of deporting Turkish staff from Pakistan.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:24am

Cricket

India 210/2 at tea in second England Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: India were 210 for two at tea on the first day of the second cricket Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:11am

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank to claw back bonuses from ex-CEOs: report

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Deutsche Bank intends to claw back millions in bonuses from six former top executives, a German newspaper said Thursday, as the embattled lender seeks to cut costs and boost its capital cushion.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:10am

World

British retail sales surge in October

LONDON: Retail sales in Britain rebounded sharply last month on strong clothing demand, official data showed Thursday, as shoppers brushed off Brexit jitters.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:08am

Business & Economy

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Four ships Maersk Stepnica, GSW Future, Ardmore Duntless and Sea Marshal carrying containers chemicals, palm oil and furnace oil were allotted berths at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal and FOTCO

Published 17 Nov, 2016 10:06am

Life & Style

Leading Pakistani architect advocates skyward construction to curb urban sprawl

LONDON: Architects and planners in rapidly growing cities must work with slum dwellers to build skywards and create high-rise, self-built housing blocks, a leading Pakistani architect says.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:53am

Financial

China stocks edge up, aided by infrastructure shares

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed slightly higher on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak, as gains for big-cap infrastructure stocks offset a weak resources sector.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:40am

Financial

Abu Dhabi banks mixed, Saudi lenders weak

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's banks were mixed in early trade on Thursday after soaring on Wednesday amid renewed speculation the government would merge more banks.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:38am

Financial

Russian rouble slips with oil; shares mixed

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble traded weaker early on Thursday as oil prices fell, while Moscow-listed shares were mixed.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:38am

Commodities

TOCOM hits 16-month high on hopes of strong Chinese demand

TOKYO: Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures hit a near 16-month high on Thursday, extending gains for a third day, buoyed by expectations of higher demand from top buyer China and supply worries, though it pared some of its earlier gains on profit-taking.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:36am

Arts

Arabs raise Azan in Israeli parliament to protest ban

Arab Members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) Taleb Abu Arar and Ahmad Tibi raised the Azan Muslims call for prayer to protest against the recently passed bill by Israel that requires mosques to ban the use of loudspeakers during the Azan.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:34am

Europe

Italy's Renzi rules out government role if he loses referendum

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Thursday he would not take any part in efforts to form a temporary or technocratic government if he loses next month's referendum on constitutional reform.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:34am

Financial

Dollar pulls back ahead of Yellen testimony

LONDON: The dollar fell back against other major currencies on Thursday, hit by speculation U.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:33am

Managed Funds

Euro zone bond yields fall after BOJ fires warning shot to markets

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields fell on Thursday, pulling away from multi-month highs after the Bank of Japan fired a warning shot to markets not to push borrowing costs too high following Donald Trump's unexpected win last week in the U.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:33am

Front Top News

Pakistan, Turkey agree to boost ties, FTA by end of 2017

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey on Thursday agreed to further strengthen their existing close, deep-rooted and multi-faceted ties and cooperation in diverse areas for the mutual benefit.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:29am

Front Top News

Karachi mayor delighted to be back home

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan leader and Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar expressed on Thursday his delight over the courts directive of granting him bail in the last case, paving way for his release from the jail.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 09:12am

Football

Worlds fastest man, Usain Bolt eyes to play for Manchester United

Usain Bolt, widely regarded as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, tagged as the fastest man on the planet has done a fair share of sprinting and is now looking for other avenues to showcase his talents.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:57am

Europe

French jobless rise unwelcome news for Hollande

PARIS: France's unemployment rate increased slightly in the third quarter in discouraging news for President Francois Hollande as he weighs a re-election bid, figures showed Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:46am

Middle East

Russia strikes kill at least 30 in Syria: ministry

MOSCOW: Russian air strikes have killed at least 30 jihadists in rebel-held Idlib province in northwestern Syria, the defence ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:45am

World

French third quarter unemployment ticks up to 9.7pc

PARIS: France's unemployment rate rose 0.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:43am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks end down after see-saw day

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended a volatile day lower on Thursday as investors try to gauge the outlook for the global economy under a Donald Trump presidency.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:42am

Financial

Tokyo stocks close flat as yen-fuelled rally slows

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed slightly up Thursday at a fresh nine-month high as a rally fuelled by a weaker yen lost steam.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:41am

Life & Style

Twinkle Khanna reveals Karan Johar's fondness for Fawad Khan

Karan Johar, who as a host of the popular chat show Koffee with Karan is used to asking the hard questions and not answering them, was left speechless when Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna hints about his fondness towards Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:19am

Front Top News

Nawaz, Erdogan discuss regional, intl issues

ISLAMABAD: A one-to-one meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was held in Islamabad on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:06am

Technology

Virgin group owner unveils new supersonic jets

Owner of Virgin group of companies, Richard Branson just portended on Tuesday at the renaissance of new supersonic passenger jets whilst unveiling prototype aircrafts that cut fly time in almost half by promising 3.5-hour flights from London to New York a

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:03am

Financial

Nikkei edges down as financial stocks hurt by BOJ JGB operation

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Thursday morning tracking weakness in Wall Street, while the central bank's first fixed-rate debt purchasing operation hurt financial stocks.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:02am

Financial

Australia dollar falls on greenback strength, NZ$ climbs off floor

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian dollar was pinned near two-month lows on Thursday as the greenback surged on bets inflation and interest rates will rise in the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:01am

Financial

South Korea won, stocks slip as investors show little appetite for risk

SEOUL: The South Korean won and shares eased early on Thursday as strong greenback dampened investor appetites for riskier assets.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 08:00am

Financial

China's yuan firms despite 10th straight weaker midpoint

HONG KONG: China's yuan firmed against the US dollar on Thursday even as the People's Bank of China set a weaker midpoint for the 10th consecutive day.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:50am

Commodities

Soybeans rebound as dollar catches breath; supplies cap gains

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Thursday as a slight decline in the US dollar supported the market even as global supplies capped gains.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:49am

Asia

Japan PM Abe seeks to build trust with Trump, stresses alliance vital

WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday that he wants to build a relationship of trust when he meets U.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:48am

Financial

China stocks ease as commodities correct; Hong Kong flat

SHANGHAI: China stocks edged lower on Thursday morning, weighed down by the commodity sector, with investor risk appetite also curbed by strength in the U.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:46am

Financial

Ringgit leads Asia FX losses on Malaysian capital control fears

SINGAPORE: The Malaysian ringgit hit a 10-month low on Thursday with increasing fears of capital controls, while most other emerging Asian currencies eased ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony later in the day.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:45am

Financial

Dollar stays near 13-1/2 year peak; BOJ bond operation weighs on yen

SINGAPORE/TOKYO: The dollar caught its breath on Thursday, after charging to a 13-1/2 year high against a basket of currencies on bets the Trump administration will adopt inflationary policies, while the yen sagged after a Bank of Japan bond-buying operat

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:44am

Commodities

Palm oil edges higher on weaker ringgit, stronger Dalian

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose in early trade on Thursday, aided by a weaker ringgit , which hit a near 10-month low, and stronger-performing rival oils on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:43am

Arts

Dr Adib Rizvi, a Pakistani doctor who transplants hope to millions for free

KARACHI: Camped on the baking concrete outside a gleaming transplant centre, Karachi's sick have come from miles around in desperate hope for a last chance at life.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:42am

Financial

US Treasury yields subside to take dollar off 13-1/2 year peak, Asian stocks firm

TOKYO: US Treasury yields eased on Thursday as a week-long surge that followed Donald Trump's shock election win subsided further, dragging the dollar off a 13-1/2 year peak set overnight and nudging Asian stocks a touch higher.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:42am

Energy

Oil prices fall on US crude stock build, OPEC remains in focus

SINGAPORE: Crude oil futures dropped on Thursday after official inventory reports indicated a larger-than-expected build in US oil stocks.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:40am

Industry

Airbus to announce significant order from Japanese airline on Friday

TOKYO: Airbus Group will announce a "significant order" from a Japanese airline on Friday, in a move that could help the planemaker narrow the gap with its arch-rival Boeing in their race to supply aircraft to the country.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:39am

Industry

Volkswagen aims to sell 400,000 new energy vehicles a year in China by 2020

GUANGZHOU: Volkswagen aims to boost new energy vehicle sales in China to 400,000 units a year by 2020, the automaker's China chief Jochem Heizmann said, as Beijing pushes automakers to sell low-emissions cars via incentives and friendly regulations.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:34am

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee slips on capital outflow fears; state bank dollar sales cap fall

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee edged lower on Thursday on persistent worries of capital outflows as incoming President Donald Trump's policies are seen aiding higher U.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:31am

Commodities

Copper slips for third day with dollar near 13-1/2-year top; Yellen eyed

MANILA: London copper futures dropped for a third session on Thursday as the dollar stayed near a 13-1/2-year high, pulling the industrial metal further away from its strongest level since June 2015 after a rally that many doubt could be sustained.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:30am

Financial

JGBs firm after BOJ's special buying operations surprise

TOKYO: Japanese government bonds firmed and the yield curve steepened on Thursday, after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly announced its first special fixed-rate buying operation under its revamped monetary policy framework.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:28am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT: PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Thursday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 42427.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:26am

Front Top News

Fifth round of Pak -Thai FTA talks begins

MUSHTAQ GHUMMAN%D%AISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Thailand have entered into fifth round of negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which, according to the private sector, would be disastrous for a couple of domestic industries, especially the auto sector.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 07:05am

Cricket

Kohli, Pujara rebuild after early England strikes

VISAKHAPATNAM: England seamers dealt early blows to Indian's batsmen before skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara steadied the innings on the opening day of the second Test in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:52am

Front Top News

Gen Raheel hails Pakistan Army as best in world

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has said that We have ended terrorism and it is needed that the process should be retained and its aim is to provide better and secure Pakistan to generations to come.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:42am

Front Top News

FBR chief explains the enormity of 'Benami' challenge

ZAHEER ABBASI%D%AISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Nisar Muhammad Khan on Wednesday said that millions of accounts, properties and transactions are Benami in the country and a law has been proposed to deal with them.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:34am

Sports

LPGA heads to New Zealand for first time

WELLINGTON: The LPGA will head to New Zealand next year for the first time, giving world number one Lydia Ko the chance to showcase her skills to a hometown crowd in Auckland.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:30am

Cricket

India 92/2 at lunch in England Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: India were 92 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 06:29am

Sports

Kiwi Ko goes for three-peat at Tour Championship

NAPLES: World number one Lydia Ko will be gunning for her third consecutive CME Globe title this week as the LPGA Tour season draws to a close with the 2016 Tour Championship.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:47am

Financial

Asian markets fluctuate as dealers assess Trump

HONG KONG: Asian markets were hit by fresh volatility Thursday as uncertainty permeates trading floors after Donald Trump's shock election win, while the dollar pushed back up on expectations of a US interest rate hike.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:46am

North America

Clinton says election exposed deep divisions in US

WASHINGTON: In her first public appearance since conceding to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the US presidential vote has exposed deep divisions, in the "greatest country in the world.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:45am

Life & Style

Facebook buys facial recognition tech startup

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Wednesday said that it has bought facial recognition startup FacioMetrics, potentially using the technology for photo or video effects to better challenge rival Snapchat.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:44am

Cricket

India win toss, bat in second England Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:42am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks end morning lower

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended the morning session lower in volatile trade fuelled by uncertainty over the outlook for the world economy under a Donald Trump presidency.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:41am

Sports

'Underdogs' All Blacks recall stars for Ireland rematch

DUBLIN: The All Blacks will go into their Ireland rematch as "underdogs" Saturday, claimed coach Steve Hansen, despite recalling the world champion's big names as they seek to avenge their historic loss.

A delegation of an international company led by its chairman met with Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here on Wednesday and expressed keen interest to invest in the project of Theme Park in Punjab. CM Punjab while meeting the delegation sai

The following were Wednesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures hit a near 16-month high on Wednesday, extending gains on a weaker yen and firmer crude oil prices. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for tyre rubber prices in Southeast Asia, have also got support

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Copper, zinc pushed lower by strong dollar, China worries

Copper, zinc and other base metals headed lower on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dollar, losses in steel-related products and the unwinding by speculators of very long positions after a blistering rally last week. Benchmark copper on the London Metal E

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Shanghai copper dips

The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed 0.8 percent lower at 44,580 yuan a tonne on Wednesday, easing after hitting its highest in over a year last week, with investors awaiting details of US President-elect Donald Trump's

Pakistan and New Zealand both claimed the high ground on the eve of Thursday's first Test in Christchurch, with the Black Caps drawing inspiration from Brendon McCullum's classic farewell innings. Just days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the cit

Published 17 Nov, 2016 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 15	160.01
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 15	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 15	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 15	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
India Sensex / Jun 15	76,764.22
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 15	69,593.64
Hang Seng / Jun 15	24,816.13
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,499.85
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	25,012.02
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,447.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 15	80.67
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 15	4,327.01
Diesel/Litre / Jun 15	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 15	76.49

Stock	Price
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31