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Archive - 2018-04-21
Sterling extends Slide
Currency

Sterling extends Slide

Sterling fell half a percent to a fresh two-week low against the dollar on Friday after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney signalled that the central bank may not raise interest rates in May because economic data was "mixed". Investors had this week pus
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Asian currencies slip
Exchange

Asian currencies slip

Emerging Asian currencies slipped on Friday as a downturn in equity markets, largely driven by a sell-off in technology firms, tempered risk-appetite. "You are seeing a reaction probably in terms of US equities, which were negative, emerging markets equit
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi tumble

Aussie, kiwi tumble

The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit multi-day lows on Friday and were poised to finish the week in the red as traders wagered interest rates in both countries will remain at record lows for a long time to come. The Australian dollar fell as deep as
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Dollar rises, sterling slumps in New York
Exchange

Dollar rises, sterling slumps in New York

The dollar gained against a basket of currencies on Thursday on higher US bond yields and expectations of more rate increases from the Federal Reserve, while sterling fell to a near two-week low on perceived dovish remarks from the head of the Bank of Eng
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar rises broadly

Early trade in New York: dollar rises broadly

The US dollar rose to a two-week high against a basket of currencies on Friday on rising US yields, while sterling fell in the wake of disappointing economic data and dovish comments from the head of the Bank of England. The euro fell below $1.23 and is p
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Euro falls below $1.23 in Europe
Exchange

Euro falls below $1.23 in Europe

The euro weakened below $1.23 on Friday and is poised for its biggest weekly drop in two months as investors trimmed record high bets before a European Central Bank meeting next week where policymakers are largely expected to signal no change in policy. C
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pound on backfoot in Asia
Currency

Pound on backfoot in Asia

The British pound flirted with two-week lows against the dollar on Friday following comments from the Bank of England chief and soft UK retail sales data, while the yen eased as risk sentiment was on the mend. Still, uncertainties on issues ranging from U
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
FTSE 100 posts fourth straight week of gains while Reckitt, Shire fall

FTSE 100 posts fourth straight week of gains while Reckitt, Shire fall

Weaker sterling helped Britain's FTSE 100 outperform European markets on Friday, while consumer giant Reckitt Benckiser tumbled after disappointing results and Shire declined as Allergan pulled out of the running to acquire the company. The leading UK sto
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
South East Asian markets: Singapore stocks fall; Philippines up

South East Asian markets: Singapore stocks fall; Philippines up

Singapore stocks ended lower on Friday tracking a broader selloff in technology stocks across Asia, while Philippine shares ended higher after heavy losses through the week. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slumped 1.2 percent af
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
European shares mark fourth week of gains; Ericsson shines

European shares mark fourth week of gains; Ericsson shines

European shares held steady on Friday at the end of a strong week as a rally in commodities softened, although strong earnings updates boosted shares in Ericsson and Telia. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended the session flat in percentage terms but re
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China stocks post worst week in a month

China stocks post worst week in a month

China stocks fell on Friday to have their worst week in a month, amid lingering worries over the simmering trade tensions between China and the United States. The blue-chip CSI300 index closed down 1.3 percent at 3,760.85, while the Shanghai Composite Ind
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Indian shares mark fourth weekly gain

Indian shares mark fourth weekly gain

Indian shares ended flat on Friday, as gains in technology stocks offset losses in other sectors, while minutes of the central bank's policy panel meeting stoked expectations of an interest rate hike. The broader NSE index ended little changed at 10,564.0
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Yields on long-dated maturities climb

Yields on long-dated maturities climb

Yields on longer-dated maturities climbed modestly higher on Thursday after two weeks of rising less than shorter-dated bonds, retracing some of the yield curve's flattening. The previous nine continuous trading days of flattening follow a trend that bega
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Yields on long-dated maturities climb

Yields on long-dated maturities climb

Yields on longer-dated maturities climbed modestly higher on Thursday after two weeks of rising less than shorter-dated bonds, retracing some of the yield curve's flattening. The previous nine continuous trading days of flattening follow a trend that bega
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks lower

Hong Kong stocks lower

Hong Kong stocks ended down on Friday, as energy shares slumped from a two-month high hit in the previous session, while technology stocks tracked the Asian tech sector lower. The Hang Seng index ended down 0.9 percent at 30,418.33, while the China Enterp
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Tobacco and tech drag on Wall Street; yields boost banks
Exchange

Tobacco and tech drag on Wall Street; yields boost banks

Wall Street's three major indexes closed lower on Thursday, with tobacco stocks leading a tumble in consumer staples while concerns about smartphone demand hurt the technology sector and rising bond yields and earnings helped financials rebound.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo stocks flat

Tokyo stocks flat

Tokyo stocks closed flat in sluggish trading on Friday after drops on Wall Street, as investors waited for earnings reports by major companies starting next week. Snapping a five-day winning streak, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.13 percent or 2
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Australian, New Zealand shares down

Australian, New Zealand shares down

Australian shares broke a five-day winning streak on Friday as the recent rally in material stocks paused for breath, while sentiment was further dampened by a weak finish overnight on Wall Street. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.2 percent or 12.2 points to
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
France rejects 'vain and pointless' trade fight with China

France rejects 'vain and pointless' trade fight with China

France criticized Washington's trade tactics on Friday, demanding Europe be permanently exempt from US steel tariffs, while refusing to be drawn into a "vain and pointless" trade fight with China. "We will not be satisfied with a provisional exemption," F
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Deutsche Bank makes 28 billion euro transfer in error

Deutsche Bank makes 28 billion euro transfer in error

Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Friday admitted to a massive erroneous transfer of 28 billion euros ($34 billion) in a routine operation, more than the entire bank is worth. The unprecedented mistake happened on March 16 when Deutsche Bank carri
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK car plant

Nissan to cut hundreds of jobs at UK car plant

Japanese automaker Nissan will axe hundreds of staff at its car plant in northeastern England due to a sharp fall in diesel car sales, a source told AFP on Friday. Questioned about media reports of hundreds of job losses at Nissan's factory in the coastal
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
General Electric reports $1.2 billion loss in 1Q

General Electric reports $1.2 billion loss in 1Q

General Electric reported a $1.2 billion loss in the first quarter Friday following a large legal charge, but shares surged after operating profits topped analyst expectations. GE, which has been hit by weakness in its power and oil and gas businesses, se
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
General Electric reports $1.2 billion loss in 1Q

General Electric reports $1.2 billion loss in 1Q

General Electric reported a $1.2 billion loss in the first quarter Friday following a large legal charge, but shares surged after operating profits topped analyst expectations. GE, which has been hit by weakness in its power and oil and gas businesses, se
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Takeda hikes Shire takeover bid to almost $61 billion

Takeda hikes Shire takeover bid to almost $61 billion

Japanese drugs firm Takeda on Friday upped its takeover bid to $60.7 billion (49 billion euros) for Irish-based peer Shire, which has already rejected its previous three overtures. Takeda announced in a statement that it has lifted its cash and stock bid
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Global regulators get toolkit to combat banking misconduct
Libor

Global regulators get toolkit to combat banking misconduct

Making senior employees directly accountable for their actions is one of the options in a new "toolkit" to combat the misconduct that has damaged public trust in financial services, a global regulatory body said on Friday. The Financial Stability Board (F
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
China's banks extend $302 billion in new property loans in Q1

China's banks extend $302 billion in new property loans in Q1

Chinese banks extended 1.9 trillion yuan ($302 billion) in new property loans in the first quarter of 2018, reflecting still solid demand for housing even as curbs on speculation continue to bite, central bank data showed on Friday.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
German police arrest Porsche manager over diesel scandal

German police arrest Porsche manager over diesel scandal

German police have detained a Porsche manager in a probe into the diesel emissions cheating scandal that the luxury car brand's parent company Volkswagen has struggled to shed. Porsche chief Oliver Blume "informed the workforce that the prosecutor of Stut
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
US sorghum armada U-turns at sea after China tariffs

US sorghum armada U-turns at sea after China tariffs

Several ships carrying cargoes of sorghum from the United States to China have changed course since Beijing slapped hefty anti-dumping deposits on US imports of the grain, trade sources and a Reuters analysis of export and shipping data showed.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
European gasoline margins decline

European gasoline margins decline

Gasoline refining margins declined on Wednesday following a strong rally in crude prices but a draw in US inventories raised expectations for stronger exports to the United States from Europe. US gasoline stocks dropped last week by 3 million barrels, com
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Cotton prices steady on rising trade activity
Cotton

Cotton prices steady on rising trade activity

Prices maintained firm trend on the cotton market on Friday in the process of improved trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 7600, they added. In both Sindh and Punjab, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2800-3100, they sai
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 93,560 tonnes of cargo comprising 35,557 tonnes of import cargo and 58,003 tonnes of export cargo including 4,510 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Friday. The total import cargo of 35,55
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Chinese steel prices climb after bank liquidity boost
Exchange

Chinese steel prices climb after bank liquidity boost

China's steel futures climbed on Wednesday, marking their biggest daily gain in two weeks, as sentiment was boosted after the country's central bank said it would cut down the cash lenders hold as reserves. The People's Bank of China late on Tuesday unexp
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Ukraine cuts 2018-19 barley harvest, export forecast

Ukraine cuts 2018-19 barley harvest, export forecast

Analyst UkrAgroConsult on Tuesday cut its forecast for Ukraine's 2018/19 barley harvest and exports, citing a smaller sowing area caused by a late spring. Ukraine is likely to harvest 7.75 million tonnes of barley this year, while exports would total 4.3
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Euronext wheat futures slightly higher
Exchange

Euronext wheat futures slightly higher

Euronext wheat futures ended flat to slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by a bounce in US prices but curbed by improved crop weather in western Europe. May milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange settled unchanged on the day at 164.50 euro
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures fall on profit-taking

CBOT soyabean futures fall on profit-taking

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures fell on Wednesday with traders locking in profits after an early rally fizzled. Technical support for the CBOT May soyabean futures contract was seen its 30-day moving average. Soyameal futures also closed in negati
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Brazilian corn farmers to get relief from late April rain

Brazilian corn farmers to get relief from late April rain

Above average rains in key corn-growing regions should bring relief to Brazilian farmers, easing drought fears as the country's second corn crop develops through the end of April. According to the Thomson Reuters Agriculture Weather Dashboard, average rai
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,427. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at 7.818 billion and the number of lots traded was 10,167. Major business was contributed by gold amount
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
The 'UsToo' evolution

The 'UsToo' evolution

Harassment is an ugly word. A word talked about with discomfort and in entire confidentiality. When it becomes public and then specific to some incident it assumes a new proportion. This proportion when multiplied has a value of becoming a subject that in
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
ART FACTS: Artistic compositions

ART FACTS: Artistic compositions

When Adil Salahuddin graduated from National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore in miniature painting under the guidance of legendary artist Ustad Haji Sharif (late) little did he know what future behold for him. For more than three decades he has been associa
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Multi-cultural liveliness of Art Dubai Fair

Multi-cultural liveliness of Art Dubai Fair

The multi-cultural liveliness of desert Art Dubai Fair impressed me a lot. The fair was opened to outside influences of present as well as past. While going through gallery after gallery having simultaneous shows for four days I saw various booths packed
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Career problems of women in medicine

Career problems of women in medicine

Medicine is one of the sacred and respected professions of the world. What makes it a noble profession is doctor's desire to serve the humanity. A doctor, physician, and a surgeon do not just cure the patients; they also care for patient's welfare and dig
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
UK designer Christopher Raeburn transforms the unexpected

UK designer Christopher Raeburn transforms the unexpected

After a childhood building tree houses and robots, British designer Christopher Raeburn has made a career out of transforming unusual materials - including parachutes - into clothes ready for the catwalk.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
From arcade to big screen, Dwayne Johnson has love for 'Rampage'

From arcade to big screen, Dwayne Johnson has love for 'Rampage'

It was a decades-old, deep love of arcade video game "Rampage" for actor Dwayne Johnson - and now the burly action star has been able to inhabit the treacherous monster-filled science-fiction world in its big-screen adaptation.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
From bondage to flowers, a fashion bonanza at Coachella

From bondage to flowers, a fashion bonanza at Coachella

Coachella became one of the world's premier music festivals not only for the A-list performers. The two-weekend party in the California desert has become a major event in its own right for the fashion.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer
Kerb

Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer

California rapper Kendrick Lamar on Monday became the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, one of the most prestigious arts awards in the United States. Lamar, 30, won the Pulitzer for his 2017 album "DAMN." and was also the first music winne
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Tommy Wiseau bounces back with new movie 'Best F(r)iends'

Tommy Wiseau bounces back with new movie 'Best F(r)iends'

When film producing partners Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero released "The Room" in 2003, the drama was laughed off as a dreadful comedy that several critics called one of the worst films ever made.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Friday (April 20, 2018).
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Friday (April 20, 2018).

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Indian opposition moves to impeach chief justice

Indian opposition moves to impeach chief justice

India's opposition parties launched an unprecedented bid to impeach the top judge on Friday, accusing him of failing to protect the independence of the judiciary from executive interference, among other charges. A petition, backed by lawmakers from seven
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Indian opposition moves to impeach chief justice

Indian opposition moves to impeach chief justice

India's opposition parties launched an unprecedented bid to impeach the top judge on Friday, accusing him of failing to protect the independence of the judiciary from executive interference, among other charges. A petition, backed by lawmakers from seven
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB initiates inquiries against ambassador, minister, Musharraf

NAB initiates inquiries against ambassador, minister, Musharraf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Friday initiated action against some high-profile individuals including former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd), federal minister for housing, ambassador to Cuba and president of Bank of Punjab.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB initiates inquiries against ambassador, minister, Musharraf

NAB initiates inquiries against ambassador, minister, Musharraf

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Friday initiated action against some high-profile individuals including former President General Pervez Musharraf (retd), federal minister for housing, ambassador to Cuba and president of Bank of Punjab.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 suffers erosion
Exchange

BRIndex100 suffers erosion

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a bearish note, weighed mainly by selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 38.03 points or 0.78 percent to close at 4,846.03 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,902.44 and intraday low of 4,832.48 point
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 suffers erosion
Exchange

BRIndex100 suffers erosion

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a bearish note, weighed mainly by selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 38.03 points or 0.78 percent to close at 4,846.03 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,902.44 and intraday low of 4,832.48 point
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 suffers erosion
Exchange

BRIndex100 suffers erosion

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a bearish note, weighed mainly by selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 38.03 points or 0.78 percent to close at 4,846.03 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,902.44 and intraday low of 4,832.48 point
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan has been grouped in top five highest Private Participation Investment (PPI) countries by receiving $5.9 billion during the year 2017, says the World Bank (WB) Group. The WB report "Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Annual Report 2017"
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan has been grouped in top five highest Private Participation Investment (PPI) countries by receiving $5.9 billion during the year 2017, says the World Bank (WB) Group. The WB report "Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Annual Report 2017"
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan grouped in top 5 PPI countries

Pakistan has been grouped in top five highest Private Participation Investment (PPI) countries by receiving $5.9 billion during the year 2017, says the World Bank (WB) Group. The WB report "Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Annual Report 2017"
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah has cautioned the federal government that he would block proceedings of CCI and NEC meetings next week if SSGC-KE dispute is not resolved immediately. The Provincial Chief Executive sent this warning to the Prime
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah has cautioned the federal government that he would block proceedings of CCI and NEC meetings next week if SSGC-KE dispute is not resolved immediately. The Provincial Chief Executive sent this warning to the Prime
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Sindh CM issues stern warning to federal government

Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah has cautioned the federal government that he would block proceedings of CCI and NEC meetings next week if SSGC-KE dispute is not resolved immediately. The Provincial Chief Executive sent this warning to the Prime
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz-Maryam plea for seven-day exemption rejected

Nawaz-Maryam plea for seven-day exemption rejected

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family members on Friday rejected plea of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz for a seven-day exemption from personal appearance before the court.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Nawaz-Maryam plea for seven-day exemption rejected

Nawaz-Maryam plea for seven-day exemption rejected

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family members on Friday rejected plea of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz for a seven-day exemption from personal appearance before the court.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed budget makers to abolish super tax on banking companies in coming budget (2018-19). According to the budget proposals of the SBP for 2018-19, super tax has been charged for the last three years on banking sector a
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (April 20, 2018).

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed budget makers to abolish super tax on banking companies in coming budget (2018-19). According to the budget proposals of the SBP for 2018-19, super tax has been charged for the last three years on banking sector a
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

Banking firms: SBP proposes abolishment of super tax

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed budget makers to abolish super tax on banking companies in coming budget (2018-19). According to the budget proposals of the SBP for 2018-19, super tax has been charged for the last three years on banking sector a
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has approved Rs 22 million per acre price for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the instructions of Ministry of Industries and Prod
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has approved Rs 22 million per acre price for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the instructions of Ministry of Industries and Prod
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

Land price of CPEC SEZ approved by PSM BoD

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has approved Rs 22 million per acre price for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the instructions of Ministry of Industries and Prod
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: more erosion
Currency

THE RUPEE: more erosion

The rupee continued fall against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee maintained its present levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.60 and Rs 115.61 respectively, they sai
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: more erosion
Currency

THE RUPEE: more erosion

The rupee continued fall against the dollar on the currency market on Friday in the process of trading, money experts said. The rupee maintained its present levels against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 115.60 and Rs 115.61 respectively, they sai
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB's plea to produce additional evidence allowed

NAB's plea to produce additional evidence allowed

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family members on Friday accepted National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) plea to bring additional evidence obtained from foreign jurisdiction against the accused on court's record. The N
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
NAB's plea to produce additional evidence allowed

NAB's plea to produce additional evidence allowed

The Accountability Court hearing corruption cases against the Sharif family members on Friday accepted National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) plea to bring additional evidence obtained from foreign jurisdiction against the accused on court's record. The N
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 20, 2018).

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SC orders KP government to close all quack-run clinics within a week

SC orders KP government to close all quack-run clinics within a week

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar-headed bench of Supreme Court ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission to shutdown the clinics of all quacks within one week. The SC's three-member bench comprising of CJP M Saqib Nisar, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 20, 2018).

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
SC orders KP government to close all quack-run clinics within a week

SC orders KP government to close all quack-run clinics within a week

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar-headed bench of Supreme Court ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission to shutdown the clinics of all quacks within one week. The SC's three-member bench comprising of CJP M Saqib Nisar, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

The size of the development outlay of the Sindh budget has been proposed at Rs 349 billion for the next financial year, ie, 2018-19. The current outlay shows a slight increase of around 1.50 percent compared to current year's budget.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

The size of the development outlay of the Sindh budget has been proposed at Rs 349 billion for the next financial year, ie, 2018-19. The current outlay shows a slight increase of around 1.50 percent compared to current year's budget.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 20, 2018)

Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am
Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

Sindh budget: Rs 349 billion development outlay proposed

The size of the development outlay of the Sindh budget has been proposed at Rs 349 billion for the next financial year, ie, 2018-19. The current outlay shows a slight increase of around 1.50 percent compared to current year''s budget.
Published 21 Apr, 2018 12:00am