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Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension
North America

Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trumps administration dropped Thursday its appeal of a court ruling that suspended his travel ban targeting refugees and seven Muslim countries and said it would replace the measure with a modified version.
Updated 08 Oct, 2019 09:13am
Wheat, corn ease further after fund-fuelled rally
Commodities

Wheat, corn ease further after fund-fuelled rally

CHICAGO: US wheat and corn futures fell on Friday for a second straight session as traders liquidated long positions ahead of a US holiday weekend, and following a fund-driven rally seen as lacking fundamental drivers, analysts said.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 06:23pm
World stocks pull back after record high
Financial

World stocks pull back after record high

NEW YORK: Stocks on major world markets dipped on Friday in the wake of consecutive sessions of record highs, as investors looked for clarity on US President Donald Trump's tax and trade policies.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 05:06pm
Oil prices drop as oversupply concerns overshadow OPEC cuts
Energy

Oil prices drop as oversupply concerns overshadow OPEC cuts

NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Friday, retreating from the previous day's gains under pressure from a stronger dollar and rising US shale oil output, but losses were limited by expectations that producing countries will eventually cut enough output t
Published 17 Feb, 2017 05:05pm
Yen rises as political worries stoke safe-haven bids
Financial

Yen rises as political worries stoke safe-haven bids

NEW YORK: The yen rose against major currencies on Friday as concerns about the upcoming French elections and the lack of movement in fiscal changes in the United States kindled safe-haven demand for the Japanese currency.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 05:05pm
Kings elect to bowl against Islamabad United
Cricket

Kings elect to bowl against Islamabad United

SHARJAH: Karachi Kings skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bowl against Misbah ul Haqs Islamabad United, in the ninth day of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Sharjah.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 04:46pm
Tillerson shuns spotlight at landmark G20 meeting
Europe

Tillerson shuns spotlight at landmark G20 meeting

BONN: A G20 gathering in Bonn was supposed to herald onto the world stage Washington's new top diplomat, Rex Tillerson, but instead he kept a low profile and even left without the normally de rigueur press conference.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 04:29pm
Security forces 'kills 100 militants' after blast in Sufi shrine
Front Top News

Security forces 'kills 100 militants' after blast in Sufi shrine

SEHWAN: Pakistani Security forces said Friday they had killed more than 100 "terrorists" after 88 people died in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group on a Sufi shrine which stoked fears of a fresh surge in militancy.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 04:26pm
Transatlantic bond 'strongest bulwark' against instability: Mattis
Front Top News

Transatlantic bond 'strongest bulwark' against instability: Mattis

MUNICH: The bond between Europe and America is the "strongest bulwark" against instability and violence, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday as he tried to calm jittery allies seeking clarity from Donald Trump's White House.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 04:10pm
Match called off between Zalmi and Gladiators
Cricket

Match called off between Zalmi and Gladiators

SHARJAH: Peshawar Zalmi scored 117 runs in 16 overs while batting first against Quetta Galdiators in rain-hit match of the ongoing second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) here on Friday.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 02:23pm
PM vows to counter terrorists with full force
Pakistan Top News

PM vows to counter terrorists with full force

SEHWAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday reiterated his government's resolve to counter terrorists and authorized the army to "eliminate the enemy wherever they are.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 02:13pm
Message In A Bottle by Max Boncina
Featured Photos

Message In A Bottle by Max Boncina

Photo Credit: Max Boncina%D%AMax Boncina aka Max Bon is a talented self-taught photographer and social studies teacher based in Brooklyn, New York.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:52pm
Ferris by Lea Godoy
Featured Photos

Ferris by Lea Godoy

Photo Credit: Lea Godoy%D%ALea Godoy is a multi-talented artist, filmmaker and photographer from Philippines, who currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:46pm
S&P downgrade warning sends Toshiba shares falling
World

S&P downgrade warning sends Toshiba shares falling

TOKYO: S&P Global Inc said in a report on Friday it could cut its rating of Toshiba Corp credit by several notches should the Japanese firm receive financial support that includes debt restructuring, sending Toshiba stock down 9 percent.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:35pm
Sehwan massacre: Wailing Qalandar devotees vow dhamaal tonight
Front Top News

Sehwan massacre: Wailing Qalandar devotees vow dhamaal tonight

%D%ASEHWAN SHARIF: Wailing Sufi devotees thronged the blood-stained shrine of Sufi Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalanadar in Sehwan Sharif on Friday, shouting at police a day after a suicide bomber killed over 80 people in an attack claimed by a regional branch of I
Updated 17 Feb, 2017 12:34pm
Sri Lankan shares fall for 2nd day; banks lead
Financial

Sri Lankan shares fall for 2nd day; banks lead

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares declined in a shortened session on Friday, further moving away from a four-week closing high hit earlier in the week, as investors sold banking stocks amid concerns over rising market interest rates.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:18pm
Likely sixth loss in eight weeks weakens faith in dollar rally
Financial

Likely sixth loss in eight weeks weakens faith in dollar rally

LONDON: The dollar was stuck near a one-week low against a basket of currencies on Friday after upbeat economic data failed to lift Treasury yields, with concerns about policy under president Donald Trump quelling hopes of a new rally in the currency.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:11pm
Opel to remain independent firm in possible PSA deal
Industry

Opel to remain independent firm in possible PSA deal

FRANKFURT: General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra made assurances at Opel's headquarters in Germany that the carmaker is to remain an independent company in any deal with France's PSA Group, German monthly Manager Magazin reported, citing sourc
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:11pm
UAE to build an actual city in Mars
Technology

UAE to build an actual city in Mars

During the previous year, UAE had declared that they wanted to build an artificial actual mountain in the region in order to produce more rainfall. Now, one-upping themselves, the Emir of Dubai has just announced that they plan on building an entire city
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:50am
PM, COAS visit Sehwan to inquire after shrine blast victims
Front Top News

PM, COAS visit Sehwan to inquire after shrine blast victims

NAWABSHAH: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa reached Sehwan Sharif on Friday to visit the injured people at hospital after yesterdays suicide attack at shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar that killed at least 80 people.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:45am
Multiple Film Exposure by Maya Beano
Featured Photos

Multiple Film Exposure by Maya Beano

Photo Credit: Maya Beano%D%AMaya Beano is a talented 25-year-old self-taught photographer and scientist, who was born and raised in Amman, Jordan and currently lives in Cambridge, England.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:40am
Gladiators opt to bowl against Zalmi
Cricket

Gladiators opt to bowl against Zalmi

Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field, on the ninth day of the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:39am
RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day
Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Friday having 49395.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:37am
EMSRIFF by Mark Horn
Featured Photos

EMSRIFF by Mark Horn

Photo Credit: Mark Horn%D%AMark Horn is a talented artist, photographer and traveler who currently lives and works in Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 11:05am
Pakistan closes down Afghan border amid terror attacks
Front Top News

Pakistan closes down Afghan border amid terror attacks

Security forces launched a nationwide crackdown on Friday after a surge in recent terror attacks in Pakistan including the bombing at Sufi shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan, in Sindh, which killed at least 75 people and injured more than 250.
Updated 17 Feb, 2017 10:47am
Afghanistan asked to hand over 76 terrorists: ISPR
Front Top News

Afghanistan asked to hand over 76 terrorists: ISPR

KARACHI: The action came a day after a deadly suicide attack killed more than 70 people and injured 300 at the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan city of Sindh.
Updated 17 Feb, 2017 10:07am
Envoy appreciates growing ties between US private sector, Pakistan
Pakistan Top News

Envoy appreciates growing ties between US private sector, Pakistan

KARACHI: The Ambassador of United States of America to Pakistan, David Hale here on Friday appreciated growing relationship between Pakistan and the US based private sector with specific reference to infrastructure development.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 10:04am
Olic's Architectural
Featured Photos

Olic's Architectural

Photo Credit: Nikola Olic%Dorn in Belgrade, Serbia, Nikola Olic is a brilliant photographer focusing on architectural photography and abstract structures and currently lives in Dallas, Texas; where he works.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 10:02am
Stable by Maury Page
Featured Photos

Stable by Maury Page

Photo Credit: Maury Page%D%AMaury Page is a talented self-taught photographer based in Michigan.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 09:17am
Gjorv's Valentina by Mari Stromsbo
Featured Photos

Gjorv's Valentina by Mari Stromsbo

Photo Credit: Mari Stromsbo%D%AMari Stromsbo Gjorv is a talented photographer and student from Kristiansand, currently based in Oslo, Norway.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 08:38am
Scientists bringing ancient mammoths back from dead
Technology

Scientists bringing ancient mammoths back from dead

Scientists in their remarkable ambitiousness aim to bring back from the dead, the woolly mammoth from extinction employing the use of genetic engineering after upwards of 4,000 years since the species died out.%D%A%D%A
Published 17 Feb, 2017 08:37am
Caucasus's Greenland by Magomed Shapiev
Featured Photos

Caucasus's Greenland by Magomed Shapiev

Photo Credit: Magomed Shapiev%D%AMagomed Shapiev is a talented 24-year-old self-taught staff photographer at Dagestans presidential press office and popular instagram user based in Makhachkala, Russia.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 08:08am
Samsung heir arrested in corruption probe
Asia

Samsung heir arrested in corruption probe

SEOUL: Prosecutors on Friday arrested the de facto head of South Korea's largest conglomerate, Samsung, on bribery and other charges related to a political corruption scandal that triggered the impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye.
Updated 17 Feb, 2017 07:47am
Orchid Cuckoo Bee by Levon Biss
Featured Photos

Orchid Cuckoo Bee by Levon Biss

Photo Credit: Levon Biss%D%ALevon Biss is a talented British photographer and filmmaker, whos typically shoots portraits of world-class athletes.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 07:40am
Karachi electronic fair to be inaugurated today

Karachi electronic fair to be inaugurated today

The three-day Karachi Electronic and Electric Mobile Telecom Fair (KEEMTF) will be kicked off today (Friday) at Karachi Expo Center. The fair is being organized by Karachi Electronic Dealers Association (KEDA) for the promotion of electronic and electric
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Partly cloudy weather forecast for upcountry

Partly cloudy weather forecast for upcountry

The Met Office Thursday forecast partly cloudy weather for the most parts of the upcountry in the next 24 hours. It said that rain with snow over the hills was expected at scattered places in Malakand, Hazara and Mardan Divisions, besides FATA, Gilgit-Bal
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Privatisation of PSMC discussed

Privatisation of PSMC discussed

The representatives of M/s Ansteel Group met the Secretary Privatisation Commission (PC), Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, here on Thursday to discuss the updates on the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC).
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Sri Lankan Naval commander meets Bajwa

Sri Lankan Naval commander meets Bajwa

Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, Commander Sri Lanka Navy, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Thursday. During the meeting, regional security issues and matters of professional interest were discussed.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
MQM London leaders charge sheeted for hate speech

MQM London leaders charge sheeted for hate speech

The police on Thursday submitted a final charge sheet against Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-L) leaders Professor Hasan Zafar Arif and Amjadullah Khan in cases pertaining to an alleged hate speech of their party founder.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's debt: response to finance minister

Pakistan's debt: response to finance minister

The speed at which Pakistan's debt, both domestic and external, has been rising in recent years has attracted considerable attention of several independent economists and analysts. Through their writings, they have been stating that if the pace of debt ac
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
British HC calls on Nisar

British HC calls on Nisar

British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Thomas Drew called on Federal Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to discuss matters of mutual interest, says a press release issued here on Thursday. They also exchanged views on bilateral ties, security
Published 17 Feb, 2017 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 17 Feb, 2017 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 17 Feb, 2017 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 Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 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 Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency
Currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Money Market Report
Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (February 16, 2017).
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Government shares draft bill on military courts

Government shares draft bill on military courts

The government on Thursday shared a draft of constitutional amendment bill with opposition political parties, seeking another three-year extension for the military courts to try "jet-black" terrorists owing to an "extraordinary" situation and grave threat
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Government shares draft bill on military courts

Government shares draft bill on military courts

The government on Thursday shared a draft of constitutional amendment bill with opposition political parties, seeking another three-year extension for the military courts to try "jet-black" terrorists owing to an "extraordinary" situation and grave threat
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Three soldiers martyred

Three soldiers martyred

Three Pakistan Army soldiers including Captain Taha on Thursday embraced martyrdom and two others got injured in a mine explosion occurred in Awaran, Balochistan. According to ISPR, three army soldiers including a captain were killed in the incident.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Three soldiers martyred

Three soldiers martyred

Three Pakistan Army soldiers including Captain Taha on Thursday embraced martyrdom and two others got injured in a mine explosion occurred in Awaran, Balochistan. According to ISPR, three army soldiers including a captain were killed in the incident.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Petroleum Ministry has reportedly failed to get approval from the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) to award EPC contract of Gwadar-Nawabshah LNG terminal and pipeline project to Chinese company without open competitive bidding until Law Ministry and
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Petroleum Ministry has reportedly failed to get approval from the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) to award EPC contract of Gwadar-Nawabshah LNG terminal and pipeline project to Chinese company without open competitive bidding until Law Ministry and
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Award of major energy contract: Ministry fails to get approval from ECC

Petroleum Ministry has reportedly failed to get approval from the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) to award EPC contract of Gwadar-Nawabshah LNG terminal and pipeline project to Chinese company without open competitive bidding until Law Ministry and
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Equities rebound

Equities rebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 374.15 points to 49,588.30 points.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Equities rebound

Equities rebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 374.15 points to 49,588.30 points.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Equities rebound

Equities rebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign investors. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 374.15 points to 49,588.30 points.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 72.89 points

BRIndex30 up 72.89 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 28,252.18 points. It touched an intraday high of 28,509.28 points and an intraday low of 28,190.81 points and closed at 28,325.07 points which was 72.89 points or 0.26 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 1
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 72.89 points

BRIndex30 up 72.89 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 28,252.18 points. It touched an intraday high of 28,509.28 points and an intraday low of 28,190.81 points and closed at 28,325.07 points which was 72.89 points or 0.26 percent higher than previous close. Total volume was 1
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Russian FM meets with Tillerson, denies interfering

Russian FM meets with Tillerson, denies interfering

Russia does not interfere in other countries' interior affairs, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday at the start of his first meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Reporters present at the start of the meeting asked Lavrov
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Russian FM meets with Tillerson, denies interfering

Russian FM meets with Tillerson, denies interfering

Russia does not interfere in other countries' interior affairs, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday at the start of his first meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Reporters present at the start of the meeting asked Lavrov
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

The government continues to face criticism over the issue of regulatory bodies as Senate Standing Committee on Finance has said that regulatory bodies have been made ineffective through their placement under the administrative control of relevant ministri
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

The government continues to face criticism over the issue of regulatory bodies as Senate Standing Committee on Finance has said that regulatory bodies have been made ineffective through their placement under the administrative control of relevant ministri
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Cotton

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

Regulatory bodies: government move still attracts criticism

The government continues to face criticism over the issue of regulatory bodies as Senate Standing Committee on Finance has said that regulatory bodies have been made ineffective through their placement under the administrative control of relevant ministri
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance rejected the report of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Rs 480 billion paid to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on June 28, 2013 by the incumbent Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance rejected the report of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Rs 480 billion paid to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on June 28, 2013 by the incumbent Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

Controversial payment to IPPs: PAC report rejected

A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance rejected the report of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Rs 480 billion paid to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on June 28, 2013 by the incumbent Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Panamagate case: Supreme Court seeks explanation from NAB chief

Panamagate case: Supreme Court seeks explanation from NAB chief

Soon after the counsel for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, Salman Akram Raja, said that the apex court cannot form a commission to investigate the matter, the Supreme Court directed chairmen of National Accountability Bu
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Panamagate case: Supreme Court seeks explanation from NAB chief

Panamagate case: Supreme Court seeks explanation from NAB chief

Soon after the counsel for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, Salman Akram Raja, said that the apex court cannot form a commission to investigate the matter, the Supreme Court directed chairmen of National Accountability Bu
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Italy posts record world trade surplus in 2016

Italy posts record world trade surplus in 2016

Italy posted a record global trade surplus last year, data showed on Thursday, driven by higher exports to Japan and China and a decrease in imports from Russia. In 2016, Italy posted a global trade surplus of 51.566 billion euros ($54.84 billion), the hi
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Nestle says tax effects ate into profits in 2016

Nestle says tax effects ate into profits in 2016

Swiss food giant Nestle said Thursday that its headline profits were hit by one-off tax effects in 2016, and expressed caution for the outlook for the current year. Nestle said in a statement that its bottom-line net profit fell by 5.9 percent to 8.5 bill
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Nestle says tax effects ate into profits in 2016

Nestle says tax effects ate into profits in 2016

Swiss food giant Nestle said Thursday that its headline profits were hit by one-off tax effects in 2016, and expressed caution for the outlook for the current year. Nestle said in a statement that its bottom-line net profit fell by 5.9 percent to 8.5 bill
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gain
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight gain

The rupee inched up in terms of the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Russia's Red Army Choir sings for first time after crash

Russia's Red Army Choir sings for first time after crash

Russia's legendary Alexandrov Ensemble, known as the Red Army Choir, gave its first performance Thursday following the December plane crash that killed most of its singers. Surviving and new members of the defence ministry's official choir, in military an
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: slight gain
Currency

THE RUPEE: slight gain

The rupee inched up in terms of the dollar on the money market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension

Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension

President Donald Trump's administration dropped Thursday its appeal of a court ruling that suspended his travel ban targeting refugees and seven Muslim countries and said it would replace the measure with a modified version.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension

Trump withdraws appeal of travel ban suspension

President Donald Trump's administration dropped Thursday its appeal of a court ruling that suspended his travel ban targeting refugees and seven Muslim countries and said it would replace the measure with a modified version.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan vow to host PSL final despite Lahore blast

Pakistan vow to host PSL final despite Lahore blast

Cricket officials have vowed to stage the final of their Twenty20 league in Lahore next month, despite a powerful Taliban suicide bomb blast which killed 13 people there this week.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan vow to host PSL final despite Lahore blast

Pakistan vow to host PSL final despite Lahore blast

Cricket officials have vowed to stage the final of their Twenty20 league in Lahore next month, despite a powerful Taliban suicide bomb blast which killed 13 people there this week.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

The country's foreign exchange reserves maintained downward journey and further declined by $206 million to reach below $22 billion during last week. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, Pakistan's total liquid foreig
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

The country's foreign exchange reserves maintained downward journey and further declined by $206 million to reach below $22 billion during last week. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, Pakistan's total liquid foreig
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

Pakistan''s foreign exchange reserves suffer further erosion

The country''s foreign exchange reserves maintained downward journey and further declined by $206 million to reach below $22 billion during last week. According to State Bank of Pakistan''s (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, Pakistan''s total liquid for
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 16, 2017)

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PSX asks clients to submit claims

PSX asks clients to submit claims

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has asked all the clients of M/s M R Securities (SMC-Private) Limited and M/s AWJ Securities (Private) Limited to submit their claims arising out of the transaction (s) made subject to the regulations of the PSX (if any) agai
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

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PSX asks clients to submit claims

PSX asks clients to submit claims

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has asked all the clients of M/s M R Securities (SMC-Private) Limited and M/s AWJ Securities (Private) Limited to submit their claims arising out of the transaction (s) made subject to the regulations of the PSX (if any) agai
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

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PSX asks clients to submit claims

PSX asks clients to submit claims

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has asked all the clients of M/s M R Securities (SMC-Private) Limited and M/s AWJ Securities (Private) Limited to submit their claims arising out of the transaction (s) made subject to the regulations of the PSX (if any) agai
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

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Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

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Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 16, 2017).

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The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 16, 2017) and the forecast for Friday (February 17, 2017).

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India financing terror activities: foreign office

India financing terror activities: foreign office

Foreign Office on Thursday insisted that Indian state agencies are not only involved in terrorism in Pakistan but they also finance terror activities and terrorist organisations to destabilise the country.
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India financing terror activities: foreign office

India financing terror activities: foreign office

Foreign Office on Thursday insisted that Indian state agencies are not only involved in terrorism in Pakistan but they also finance terror activities and terrorist organisations to destabilise the country.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Court acquits three over 2005 Delhi bomb blasts

Court acquits three over 2005 Delhi bomb blasts

An Indian court Thursday cleared three defendants over a series of bomb blasts in New Delhi in 2005 that killed 62 people, but jailed one of them for his links with a banned group.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Court acquits three over 2005 Delhi bomb blasts

Court acquits three over 2005 Delhi bomb blasts

An Indian court Thursday cleared three defendants over a series of bomb blasts in New Delhi in 2005 that killed 62 people, but jailed one of them for his links with a banned group.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Montenegro jails three Serbs over coup plot

Montenegro jails three Serbs over coup plot

A Montenegrin court on Thursday jailed three Serbian nationals for involvement in a foiled coup plot last October. Aleksandar Aleksic, Perica Andric and Milos Acimovic were jailed for five months each after they pleaded guilty as part of a deal with prose
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Raza Baqir joins ICMA Pakistan

Raza Baqir joins ICMA Pakistan

Mohammad Raza Baqir, a seasoned senior government official, has joined Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) as Executive Director with effect from January 03, 2017.
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FBR to implement comprehensive IT Strategy 2017-19

FBR to implement comprehensive IT Strategy 2017-19

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will implement a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Strategy (2017-19) including a new facilitation feature to have online access of the ongoing tax proceedings to both the tax officials and the taxpayers.
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Zubair, Shahbaz discuss country's situation

Zubair, Shahbaz discuss country's situation

Governor Sindh Mubammad Zubair met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here Thursday. Matters of mutual interest, country's situation and promotion of harmony among provinces were discussed in the meeting. Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair while condemning
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ANP leader calls for KP-Fata merger for terrorism eradication

ANP leader calls for KP-Fata merger for terrorism eradication

The provincial president of Awami National Party (ANP) and former chief minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said that terrorism cannot be eliminated until and unless Fata merges into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
PML-N leaders slam Imran for 'negative' politics

PML-N leaders slam Imran for 'negative' politics

Coming down hard on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have alleged if Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has proofs in connection with Panama Leaks case, he should present them before the Supre
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
JPMC CHK put on high alert

JPMC CHK put on high alert

Secretary Health Sindh, Dr Fazllullah Pechuho on Thursday put the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) and the Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) on high alert, following the bomb blast in Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan Sharif, while Director Genera
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Jhagra for quality healthcare facilities in Fata

Jhagra for quality healthcare facilities in Fata

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Eng Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has desired to vigorously confine the ongoing concrete efforts for provision of quality health care facilities to the people of FATA and to make this possible, the programme of categorisation of hospitals
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China assurance on high-yield wheat variety's promotion

China assurance on high-yield wheat variety's promotion

China will continue to help Pakistan for promoting high-yield wheat crop, in line with its on-going bilateral collaboration in the agriculture sector, a senior Chinese official said here on Thursday.
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SSGC, MUET hold seminar on line losses

SSGC, MUET hold seminar on line losses

Unaccounted-for-gas or UFG is a menace that all the stakeholders including the general consumers of natural gas have to wage a decisive war against it.
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Zardari denounces Sehwan blast

Zardari denounces Sehwan blast

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned terror attack on the shrine of Sehwan Sharif and said that the patrons, facilitators and planners of this attack will be apprehended at all cost.
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Shahbaz reviews initiatives for use of smart boards

Shahbaz reviews initiatives for use of smart boards

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz presided over a meeting here Thursday to review the initiatives regarding use of smart boards (LED's) for educating students and training teachers. While addressing meeting CM said that use of advanced technology in
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
21st convocation of Hamdard University on February 18

21st convocation of Hamdard University on February 18

The 21st convocation of Hamdard University will be held on Saturday February 18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at University's Main Campus, Madinat al-Hikmah, Karachi. A big official dignity of Sindh province is expected to preside over the convocation.
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NA body expresses displeasure over NCHR negligence

NA body expresses displeasure over NCHR negligence

National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights Thursday expressed displeasure over negligence of National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) for not sending the brief to the committee members well in advance. The meeting of the committee was held he
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'Scorpion' robot mission inside Fukushima reactor aborted

'Scorpion' robot mission inside Fukushima reactor aborted

A "scorpion" robot sent into a Japanese nuclear reactor to learn about the damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown had its mission aborted after the probe ran into trouble, Tokyo Electric Power company said Thursday.
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Shabaab claims attack as new Somali leader takes office

Shabaab claims attack as new Somali leader takes office

Somalia's Shabaab extremists claimed a mortar strike that left two children dead near the presidential palace Thursday during a handover ceremony at which new President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed officially took office. Several explosions were heard near t
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Tunisia extends 2015 state of emergency

Tunisia extends 2015 state of emergency

Tunisia has extended for another three months a state of emergency in place since a 2015 jihadist attack, the president's office announced Thursday. President Beji Caid Essebsi has decided "to extend the state of emergency for three months from 16 Februar
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
British expats join forces to tackle Brexit

British expats join forces to tackle Brexit

A coalition of groups representing Britons living in EU nations joined forces Thursday to defend their rights as Britain readies to pull out of the bloc and thousands of expats worry about their future. In an "Alternative White Paper" timed to coincide wi
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
Air raid kills eight women, child at Yemen funeral

Air raid kills eight women, child at Yemen funeral

An air strike killed eight women and a child at a funeral reception near the Yemeni capital, witnesses said Thursday, adding to the conflict's mounting civilian death toll. At least 10 other women were wounded in the overnight raid on the district of Arha
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'Diverted oil cash' forfeited to Nigerian government: court

'Diverted oil cash' forfeited to Nigerian government: court

A court on Thursday ordered $153.3 million allegedly diverted by Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke from the state-run oil firm to be handed over to the government. Judge Muslim Hassan, sitting at the federal high court in Lagos, made th
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Huge Baghdad car bomb kills at least 45

Huge Baghdad car bomb kills at least 45

A massive car bomb ripped through a used car market in southern Baghdad Thursday, killing at least 45 people in the deadliest such attack this year, security officials said. The Amaq propaganda agency linked to the Islamic State group (IS), which has clai
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Irish government survives no-confidence vote

Irish government survives no-confidence vote

Ireland's fragile minority government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday over a scandal involving the police, the state's child protection agency and the political establishment.
Published 17 Feb, 2017 12:00am
European science bodies 'concerned' about Trump

European science bodies 'concerned' about Trump

European science bodies on Thursday criticised Donald Trump's administration for what they said was a "policy reorientation" in favour of views "not based on facts and sound scientific processes and evidence." A letter signed by 46 scientific organisation
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Nato to boost naval presence in Black Sea

Nato to boost naval presence in Black Sea

Nato will step up naval war games and surveillance in the Black Sea to complement its increased land and air force presence near a more assertive Russia, the alliance said Thursday. Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted the decision taken by alliance defen
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