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Archive - 2016-11-26
French Ligue 1 table
Football

French Ligue 1 table

PARIS: French Ligue 1 table after Saturday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):Mo
Published 26 Nov, 2016 07:57pm
Zardari condoles death of Fidel Castro
General News

Zardari condoles death of Fidel Castro

ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari Saturday expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:59pm
Ronaldo double extends Real lead over Barcelona
Football

Ronaldo double extends Real lead over Barcelona

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Real Madrid were thankful to a late missed penalty from Duje Cop to open up a seven-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:56pm
Maulana Fazalur Rehman calls on Punjab CM
General News

Maulana Fazalur Rehman calls on Punjab CM

LAHORE: Head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Chairman Kashmir Committee, Maulana Fazalur Rehman here on Saturday met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed with him matters of mutual interest, national affairs and situation in Indain
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:35pm
PML-N put country on way to progress: Minister
General News

PML-N put country on way to progress: Minister

WAZIRABAD: Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Baligh Ur Rehman Saturday said the PML-N government had put the country on way to progress and prosperity due to its robust economic policies.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:32pm
New army leadership to continue traditions set by Gen Raheel: Asif
Front Top News

New army leadership to continue traditions set by Gen Raheel: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif Saturday said the newly appointed army leadership would continue the rich tradition of successes established by outgoing Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:31pm
RugbyU: Test match result - Scotland 43 Georgia 16
Sports

RugbyU: Test match result - Scotland 43 Georgia 16

KILMARNOCK: Full result of a one-off Test between Scotland and Georgia at Kilmarnock on Saturday:%D%AScotland 43 Georgia 16 h-t: 31-11 %D%AScorers%D%AScotland: Tries - Seymour (8), Penalty Try (14), Maitland (19), Hogg (34, 77).
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:30pm
Bundesliga top scorers
Football

Bundesliga top scorers

Top scorers of the Bundesliga on Saturday 13 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund) 12 Anthony Modeste (Cologne)
Published 26 Nov, 2016 05:35pm
KE enhances power distribution network
Industries & Sectors

KE enhances power distribution network

KARACHI: The K-Electric continues to streamline and further enhance its power distribution network by installing Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) under its flagship Community Development Project Ujala in various communities.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 04:25pm
Minister briefed on CPEC Gwadar Port rail link project
General News

Minister briefed on CPEC Gwadar Port rail link project

LAHORE: A four-member delegation, led by Gwadar Project Formulation Consultant Engineer Ejaz Hussain Khilji, gave briefing on the latest condition of feasibility study of Gwadar-Basima-Mastung, Basima-Jacobabad via Khuzdar besides construction of new rail
Published 26 Nov, 2016 04:21pm
People fully endorse PML-N agenda of development: Marriyum
General News

People fully endorse PML-N agenda of development: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said it was the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government which had taken revolutionary steps of constructing motorways, conducting nuclear
Published 26 Nov, 2016 04:18pm
Bajwa, Hayat take over Pak Army reins
Pakistan Top News

Bajwa, Hayat take over Pak Army reins

ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday appointed General Zubair Mahmood Hayat as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and General Qamar Javed Bajwa as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
Published 26 Nov, 2016 04:00pm
Fidel Castro's military forays in Africa
North America

Fidel Castro's military forays in Africa

HAVANA: Back in the 1970s at the height of the Cold War, the small Caribbean nation of Cuba went to war thousands of miles away in the battlefields of Angola and Ethiopia, leaving thousands dead.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 02:28pm
Pak Embassy fetes Chirac Prize recipient
General News

Pak Embassy fetes Chirac Prize recipient

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris, France hosted a reception for Gulalai Ismail, co- founder of NGO "Aware Girls" who was conferred with Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention by Jacques Chirac Foundation.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 02:24pm
Dry fruits prices go up
Business & Economy

Dry fruits prices go up

MULTAN: With the dipping of temperatures, the sale of dry fruits has increased despite a remarkable increase in their rates, particularly the most demanded almonds and peanuts.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 02:14pm
Pakistan condoles Fidel Castro's death
General News

Pakistan condoles Fidel Castro's death

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former Cuban President Fidel Castro and condoled with the government and people of Cuba.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 02:07pm
Trials for Davis Cup team by end of next month
Sports

Trials for Davis Cup team by end of next month

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) will hold trials to select a three-member team and a standby player at Syed Dilawar Abbas PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad (Clay courts) from December 27 to 31.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 02:07pm
Punjab govt committed to woman empowerment
General News

Punjab govt committed to woman empowerment

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Women Development Hameeda Waheed-ud-Din said on Saturday that the government has taken effective measures for protection of rights of women and curbing gender-based violence.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 01:59pm
Sukkur to start getting 30mgd water from June 2017
General News

Sukkur to start getting 30mgd water from June 2017

SUKKUR: The supply of potable water to Sukkur will be increased from existing 16 million gallons to 30 million gallons per day (mgd) by June, 2017 after the completion of ongoing water supply project, said Director of Operations, North Sindh Urban Service
Published 26 Nov, 2016 01:57pm
Two killed, one missing in fuel tank fire
Pakistan Top News

Two killed, one missing in fuel tank fire

KARACHI: Two people were reported killed and another was missing in a fuel tank fire in Karachi's Kemari area on Saturday, an official of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 01:56pm
Regional connectivity, key pillar of Pakistan's foreign policy: PM
Pakistan Top News

Regional connectivity, key pillar of Pakistan's foreign policy: PM

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the regional connectivity and economic integration were the key pillars of Pakistan's foreign policy and playing a role of gateway to the Central Asia.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:47pm
Bajwa succeeds Raheel Sharif as COAS
Pakistan Top News

Bajwa succeeds Raheel Sharif as COAS

Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa has succeeded General Raheel Sharif to become Pakistans Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Saturday.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:40pm
How Misbah overcame his biggest loss?
Cricket

How Misbah overcame his biggest loss?

Pakistan Test skipper Misbah ul Haq has become the most successful captain for the country, overtaking the legendry Imran Khan, but not everything was rosy for the 41 year old.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 11:42am
US media headlines death of Fidel Castro
North America

US media headlines death of Fidel Castro

WASHINGTON: US media early Saturday headlined the death of the country's long time rival Fidel Castro, updating websites over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and devoting major coverage to the Cuban revolutionary.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 10:52am
Fidel Castro's funeral on December 4: Cuban government
World Top News

Fidel Castro's funeral on December 4: Cuban government

HAVANA: Cuba declared nine days of public mourning Saturday for its late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, and said his ashes will be buried at a ceremony on December 4 in Santiago de Cuba.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 10:49am
President urges youth to gear up for era of technology
Pakistan

President urges youth to gear up for era of technology

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday urged the youth to keep themselves fully abreast with the global changes and technology savvy world, so that they can play an effective role in the progress and development of the country.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 10:34am
Dominant Danes extend World Cup lead in Melbourne
Sports

Dominant Danes extend World Cup lead in Melbourne

MELBOURNE: Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen remained on course to claim a first World Cup of Golf for Denmark after shooting a two-under-par 70 in Saturday's foursomes to extend their overnight lead to four strokes.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 09:56am
Shell CEO expects no valuation hit from climate accord
Industry

Shell CEO expects no valuation hit from climate accord

AMSTERDAM: Royal Dutch Shell expects to pump out all the fossil fuel reserves listed on its balance sheet, its chief executive said, dismissing concerns that production limits in the wake of the Paris climate accord could hit the energy giant's valuat
Published 26 Nov, 2016 09:54am
Spain's Marin crashes out of Hong Kong Open
Sports

Spain's Marin crashes out of Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG: World number one Carolina Marin's season-long superseries drought continued Saturday, after the Olympic gold medallist was felled by Taiwan's Tai Tzu-ying during their Hong Kong Open semi-final match.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 09:36am
Denmark eye first World Cup, chased by USA
Sports

Denmark eye first World Cup, chased by USA

MELBOURNE: Thorbjorn Olesen and Soren Kjeldsen each have one hand on Denmark's first World Cup of Golf trophy, but to create history they must see off America, which has won more than any other.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 09:34am
Bairstow leads England fightback in 3rd India Test
Cricket

Bairstow leads England fightback in 3rd India Test

MOHALI: Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow hit a gritty half-century to lead England's fightback against a persistent Indian bowling attack on the opening day of the third Test in Mohali on Saturday.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 09:34am
Customs raised values on import of used clothes
Pakistan Top News

Customs raised values on import of used clothes

RECORDER REPORT%D%AISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of second-hand clothes and other items, including leather bags, jackets, belts, shoes, toys and kitchen wares, resulting in 14 perc
Published 26 Nov, 2016 08:42am
Pakistan needs no foreign minister?
Pakistan Top News

Pakistan needs no foreign minister?

NAVEED BUTT & AAMIR SAEED%Dppointment of a foreign minister is a non-issue as Pakistan's Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the motherland and giving a befitting response to Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC).
Published 26 Nov, 2016 08:34am
Indian bowlers rattle England top order in 3rd Test
Cricket

Indian bowlers rattle England top order in 3rd Test

MOHALI: Indian bowlers rocked the England top order, including the wicket of skipper Alastair Cook, to push the visitors onto the back foot in the opening session of the third Test in Mohali on Saturday.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 07:12am
Suicide attack kills two soldiers in Mohmand Agency
Front Top News

Suicide attack kills two soldiers in Mohmand Agency

ISLAMABAD: A suicide attack on Saturday killed two Pakistani soldiers and wounded 14 others in a restive tribal region near the Afghan border, the military said.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 07:11am
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90
World Top News

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90

HAVANA: Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied U.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 06:05am
New Zealand 170-5 at lunch
Cricket

New Zealand 170-5 at lunch

HAMILTON: New Zealand were 170-5 at lunch on day two of the second Test against Pakistan in Hamilton on Saturday.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 05:43am
Pitt and Cotillard hit red carpet for WWII thriller 'Allied'

Pitt and Cotillard hit red carpet for WWII thriller 'Allied'

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and his French co-star Marion Cotillard bring their new movie "Allied" to Europe this week, hitting the promotional trail for the World War Two thriller. Pitt has kept a low profile since his split from Angelina Jolie in Septembe
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Money Market Report
Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (November 25, 2016).
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Turkey reinstates over 6,000 teachers

Turkey reinstates over 6,000 teachers

Turkish authorities have reinstated over 6,000 teachers suspended after the July failed coup accused of terror links, the education ministry said on Friday. "6,007 personnel suspended over links to terrorist organisations have returned to their jobs," the
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Turkey reinstates over 6,000 teachers

Turkey reinstates over 6,000 teachers

Turkish authorities have reinstated over 6,000 teachers suspended after the July failed coup accused of terror links, the education ministry said on Friday. "6,007 personnel suspended over links to terrorist organisations have returned to their jobs," the
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
44 dead as trains collide in Iran

44 dead as trains collide in Iran

Two trains collided and caught fire Friday in a remote region of northern Iran, killing 44 people and injuring dozens more, in one of the country's worst rail disasters. Provincial governor Mohammad Reza Khabbaz told state television that the crash took p
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
44 dead as trains collide in Iran

44 dead as trains collide in Iran

Two trains collided and caught fire Friday in a remote region of northern Iran, killing 44 people and injuring dozens more, in one of the country's worst rail disasters. Provincial governor Mohammad Reza Khabbaz told state television that the crash took p
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India's belligerence: Pakistan urges P5 to play role

India's belligerence: Pakistan urges P5 to play role

Pakistan on Friday called upon the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to play their crucial role in making India put an early end to the escalation on the border and bloodshed, as civilian casualties reached 45, while 139 others got
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
India's belligerence: Pakistan urges P5 to play role

India's belligerence: Pakistan urges P5 to play role

Pakistan on Friday called upon the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to play their crucial role in making India put an early end to the escalation on the border and bloodshed, as civilian casualties reached 45, while 139 others got
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Monetary Policy today

Monetary Policy today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today (Saturday) for next two months. Independent Monetary Policy Committee (IMPC) will meet today at SBP office for deliberation on key economic issues to take a decision on key policy rate.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Monetary Policy today

Monetary Policy today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today (Saturday) for next two months. Independent Monetary Policy Committee (IMPC) will meet today at SBP office for deliberation on key economic issues to take a decision on key policy rate.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Monetary Policy today

Monetary Policy today

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce Monetary Policy today (Saturday) for next two months. Independent Monetary Policy Committee (IMPC) will meet today at SBP office for deliberation on key economic issues to take a decision on key policy rate.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met here Friday and discussed matters of bilateral interests. The two sides discussed matters related to Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline and re-
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met here Friday and discussed matters of bilateral interests. The two sides discussed matters related to Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline and re-
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister, Gurbanguly discuss TAPI gas line

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkmenistan''s President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met here Friday and discussed matters of bilateral interests. The two sides discussed matters related to Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline and re
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand has reportedly enhanced the offer list from 750 tariff lines (items) to 1750 tariff lines and sought an offer from Pakistan during the fifth round of negotiations held on 16-17 November 2016 in Bangkok, well-informed sources told Business Reco
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand has reportedly enhanced the offer list from 750 tariff lines (items) to 1750 tariff lines and sought an offer from Pakistan during the fifth round of negotiations held on 16-17 November 2016 in Bangkok, well-informed sources told Business Reco
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand has reportedly enhanced the offer list from 750 tariff lines (items) to 1750 tariff lines and sought an offer from Pakistan during the fifth round of negotiations held on 16-17 November 2016 in Bangkok, well-informed sources told Business Reco
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand enhances offer list to 1750 tariff lines

Thailand has reportedly enhanced the offer list from 750 tariff lines (items) to 1750 tariff lines and sought an offer from Pakistan during the fifth round of negotiations held on 16-17 November 2016 in Bangkok, well-informed sources told Business Reco
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

The head of the Asian Development Bank on Thursday urged Washington to remain engaged with Asia, days after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to scrap a trans-pacific trade pact. Takehiko Nakao told reporters the incoming US leader had previously talk
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

The head of the Asian Development Bank on Thursday urged Washington to remain engaged with Asia, days after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to scrap a trans-pacific trade pact. Takehiko Nakao told reporters the incoming US leader had previously talk
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

ADB chief urges Trump to remain engaged with Asia

The head of the Asian Development Bank on Thursday urged Washington to remain engaged with Asia, days after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to scrap a trans-pacific trade pact. Takehiko Nakao told reporters the incoming US leader had previously talk
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Ample cash and low interest rates will push domestic investors to equities and around $1.5 billion fresh liquidity is expected approaching Pakistan's stock market in 2017, analyst said. "Not only the country would reclaim its spot in the MSCI EM club, whe
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Ample cash and low interest rates will push domestic investors to equities and around $1.5 billion fresh liquidity is expected approaching Pakistan's stock market in 2017, analyst said. "Not only the country would reclaim its spot in the MSCI EM club, whe
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Analysts see $1.5 billion liquidity heading towards PSX

Ample cash and low interest rates will push domestic investors to equities and around $1.5 billion fresh liquidity is expected approaching Pakistan''s stock market in 2017, analyst said. "Not only the country would reclaim its spot in the MSCI EM club, wh
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 49.93 points

Index gains 49.93 points

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 43,000 psychological level to hit 43,067.20 points intra-day high. The index closed at 42,999.66 points, gaining 49.93 points on Friday. Trading activity r
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 49.93 points

Index gains 49.93 points

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 43,000 psychological level to hit 43,067.20 points intra-day high. The index closed at 42,999.66 points, gaining 49.93 points on Friday. Trading activity r
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Index gains 49.93 points

Index gains 49.93 points

A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed 43,000 psychological level to hit 43,067.20 points intra-day high. The index closed at 42,999.66 points, gaining 49.93 points on Friday. Trading activity r
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 14.01 points

BRIndex30 up 14.01 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,496.09 points. It touched an intraday high of 24,580.44 points and an intraday low of 24,432.47 points and closed at 24,510.10 points which was 14.01 points or 0.06 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 195
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 14.01 points

BRIndex30 up 14.01 points

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,496.09 points. It touched an intraday high of 24,580.44 points and an intraday low of 24,432.47 points and closed at 24,510.10 points which was 14.01 points or 0.06 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 195
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posted over $1 billion deficit during the first four months of this fiscal year owing to lower exports. Pakistan has not received a single penny on account of non-payment of Coalition Support Fund (CSF) from the US during this fiscal yea
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posted over $1 billion deficit during the first four months of this fiscal year owing to lower exports. Pakistan has not received a single penny on account of non-payment of Coalition Support Fund (CSF) from the US during this fiscal yea
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posts over $1 billion deficit in July-October

Trade in services posted over $1 billion deficit during the first four months of this fiscal year owing to lower exports. Pakistan has not received a single penny on account of non-payment of Coalition Support Fund (CSF) from the US during this fiscal yea
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a procedure for determination of value of bonus shares issued by a company, not quoted on the stock exchange, to the shareholders of the company. Through SRO 1085(1)/2016 issued here Friday, the FBR has amende
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a procedure for determination of value of bonus shares issued by a company, not quoted on the stock exchange, to the shareholders of the company. Through SRO 1085(1)/2016 issued here Friday, the FBR has amende
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

Bonus shares: FBR unveils procedure for determination of value

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a procedure for determination of value of bonus shares issued by a company, not quoted on the stock exchange, to the shareholders of the company. Through SRO 1085(1)/2016 issued here Friday, the FBR has amende
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Johnson 'thrilled' to discover Tesco coming to Pakistan

Johnson 'thrilled' to discover Tesco coming to Pakistan

British foreign secretary Boris Johnson gave a speech in Lahore Friday in which he said one reason he was in favour of "Brexit" was that he wanted Britain to "widen the horizons of our foreign policy". "I want a Global Britain to play an even stronger rol
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Johnson 'thrilled' to discover Tesco coming to Pakistan

Johnson 'thrilled' to discover Tesco coming to Pakistan

British foreign secretary Boris Johnson gave a speech in Lahore Friday in which he said one reason he was in favour of "Brexit" was that he wanted Britain to "widen the horizons of our foreign policy". "I want a Global Britain to play an even stronger rol
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Country needs no foreign minister?

Country needs no foreign minister?

Appointment of a foreign minister is a non-issue as Pakistan's Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the motherland and giving a befitting response to Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC). Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Country needs no foreign minister?

Country needs no foreign minister?

Appointment of a foreign minister is a non-issue as Pakistan's Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend every inch of the motherland and giving a befitting response to Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC). Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round slides
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round slides

The dollar maintained upward trend versus the rupee on the back of rising demand on Friday, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight gains in terms of the dollar, shedding three paisas for buying and selling at Rs 104.84 and Rs 104.85 respectively, they
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Russia detains top general in bribery probe

Russia detains top general in bribery probe

Russia has detained a general who heads a branch of Russia's federal guard service after he allegedly took a large bribe, Interfax news agency reported Friday. The Federal Guard Service (FSO) is Moscow's version of the US Secret Service and is responsible
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
THE RUPEE: all-round slides
Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round slides

The dollar maintained upward trend versus the rupee on the back of rising demand on Friday, dealers said. The rupee gave up overnight gains in terms of the dollar, shedding three paisas for buying and selling at Rs 104.84 and Rs 104.85 respectively, they
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Israel furious as France to label settlement goods

Israel furious as France to label settlement goods

Israel has accused France of aiding a boycott of the Jewish state, after Paris announced new guidelines for labelling goods from settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. France published guidelines late Thursday on enforcing European Union reg
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Delusional Modi makes hollow threats

Delusional Modi makes hollow threats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi on Friday made what seemed to be hollow threats against Pakistan, warning that he would provide the water from Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers to Indian farmers. Addressing a public gathering held to inaugurate an AI
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Delusional Modi makes hollow threats

Delusional Modi makes hollow threats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Singh Modi on Friday made what seemed to be hollow threats against Pakistan, warning that he would provide the water from Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers to Indian farmers. Addressing a public gathering held to inaugurate an AI
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Indus Water Treaty: Bilawal castigates Modi's remarks

Indus Water Treaty: Bilawal castigates Modi's remarks

Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari castigated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bluffing over Pakistan's share in Indus Water Treaty and pledged that Pakistan will fight for every single drop of its water share from acknowledged j
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Indus Water Treaty: Bilawal castigates Modi's remarks

Indus Water Treaty: Bilawal castigates Modi's remarks

Chairman Pakistan Peoples' Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari castigated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bluffing over Pakistan's share in Indus Water Treaty and pledged that Pakistan will fight for every single drop of its water share from acknowledged j
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 25, 2016)

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Aamir Fayyaz has said APTMA is seeking a level playing field in gas supplies to the consumers on the system gas and RLNG, and not targeting any particular mill or group by any extent of imagination.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Aamir Fayyaz has said APTMA is seeking a level playing field in gas supplies to the consumers on the system gas and RLNG, and not targeting any particular mill or group by any extent of imagination.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

APTMA seeks a level playing field in gas supplies

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Aamir Fayyaz has said APTMA is seeking a level playing field in gas supplies to the consumers on the system gas and RLNG, and not targeting any particular mill or group by any extent of imagination.
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 25, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Customs values on import of used clothes raised

Customs values on import of used clothes raised

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of second-hand clothes and other items, including leather bags, jackets, belts, shoes, toys and kitchen wares, resulting in 14 percent increase in prices of such
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 25, 2016) and the forecast for Saturday (November 26, 2016).

Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Customs values on import of used clothes raised

Customs values on import of used clothes raised

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of second-hand clothes and other items, including leather bags, jackets, belts, shoes, toys and kitchen wares, resulting in 14 percent increase in prices of such
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Customs values on import of used clothes raised

Customs values on import of used clothes raised

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of second-hand clothes and other items, including leather bags, jackets, belts, shoes, toys and kitchen wares, resulting in 14 percent increase in prices of such
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back Friday at the mounting criticism of his decision to withdraw all high-denomination bank notes from circulation, describing the move as "for the larger social good". The November 8 move to ban the 500 and 1,000
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back Friday at the mounting criticism of his decision to withdraw all high-denomination bank notes from circulation, describing the move as "for the larger social good". The November 8 move to ban the 500 and 1,000
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back Friday at the mounting criticism of his decision to withdraw all high-denomination bank notes from circulation, describing the move as "for the larger social good". The November 8 move to ban the 500 and 1,000
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Modi defends cash ban after criticism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back Friday at the mounting criticism of his decision to withdraw all high-denomination bank notes from circulation, describing the move as "for the larger social good". The November 8 move to ban the 500 and 1,000
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Post of army chief: five names under consideration: Asif

Post of army chief: five names under consideration: Asif

Khawaja Asif, Federal Defence Minister, asserted on Friday that General Ikramul Haq was among five potential Lieutenants General who were being deliberated upon by the government for appointment. Earlier, four names were being thought upon to lead the mil
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Post of army chief: five names under consideration: Asif

Post of army chief: five names under consideration: Asif

Khawaja Asif, Federal Defence Minister, asserted on Friday that General Ikramul Haq was among five potential Lieutenants General who were being deliberated upon by the government for appointment. Earlier, four names were being thought upon to lead the mil
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am
Criticality of fuel reserves

Criticality of fuel reserves

Pakistan's oil reserves have fallen below strategic levels due to lack of storage capacity; and, more disturbingly, it has been reported in a section of the media that there are a total of 51 pending applications from six oil marketing companies (OMCs
Published 26 Nov, 2016 12:00am