News Archives for Latest - 2020-10-21

Markets

New shipping policy hailed

KARACHI: Ateeq-ur-Rehman, an economic and financial analyst, said that during Covid-19 the world trade fell by up to...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Life & Style

Spain's DJ Padilla, icon of chillout music, dies

Padilla became famous for pairing relaxed music with sunset views on the holiday island of Ibiza.

Updated 22 Oct, 2020 01:40pm

Life & Style

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt says 'victorious' in cancer fight

Dutt shot to fame in a string of 1980s action movies in which he performed his own stunts.

Updated 22 Oct, 2020 01:38pm

Pakistan

On the cards: Govt to introduce new law to give immunity to CPEC Authority from NAB, FIA probe

If the new law is implemented, the CPEC Authority will report directly to the prime minister instead of the Ministry of Planning and Development

Updated 22 Oct, 2020 11:20am

Pakistan

COVID claims 3 more lives, infects 293 others: CM Sindh

He said that three more patients lost their lives overnight lifting the death toll to 2590 that constituted 1.8 percent current death rate.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 11:08pm

COVID-19 reversed economic achievements of Govt: Hafeez Shaikh

The participants agreed that the virus has exposed the world’s need for health spending and to focus more on technological solutions to various problems.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 11:04pm

Pakistan

PM briefed on efforts for better healthcare services in Islamabad

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan briefed the prime minister on the efforts being made for provision of quality healthcare services to the residents of the Federal Capital.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:59pm

Pakistan

COAS visits Chamb Sector; emphasizes troops to support local population

The COAS was briefed on latest operational situation including Indian CFVs deliberately targeting local residents living near the LoC, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:56pm

President urges opposition parties to desist from attacking state institutions

He said as far as the 2018 general election was concerned, various independent surveys and opinion polls, including the Gallup Polls, had predicted the victory of PTI.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:52pm

Public participation at PM Citizen Portal crosses 3mn mark: PM

On Twitter, the prime minister said out of 2.6 million complaints registered at the portal, around 2.4 million had been resolved.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:40pm

Exchange

Pakistan asks UK to deport Nawaz Sharif to serve prison sentence

The latter was written to Home Secretary Priti Patel by Prime Minister Imran Khan's anti-corruption special adviser, Mirza Shahzad Akbar on October 5.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 09:45pm

Currency

A tough road ahead for global industries in 2021: EIU

This year more uncertainties and risks lie ahead as the world stutters into recovery, said EIU.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 09:21pm

Pakistan

NCOC issues warning for ‘another lockdown’ amid spike in COVID-19 cases

The body noted a clear resurgence in virus cases and deaths in the country and warned an urgent and immediate need to ensure the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for prevention of the dieses.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 09:20pm

Business & Finance

Hundreds of Pakistani healthcare professionals to depart for Kuwait

Last month the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources announced that Pakistan is planning on sending 100,000 skilled workers to Kuwait.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 09:19pm

Pakistan

Over 8,000 health workers infected in Pakistan since COVID-19 outbreak in Feb

The official data also notes that of the sickened healthcare workers, majority, therefore 61% are doctors. Additionally, 927 nurses have tested positive.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 09:19pm

Pakistan

COAS Bajwa visits Chamb Sector along LoC

He emphasised upon troops to extend all-out support to local population affected by unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 09:09pm

Stocks

Wall Street slips as investors wait for stimulus deal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 81.54 points, or 0.29%, at 28,227.25, the S&P 500 was down 7.69 points, or 0.22%, at 3,435.43.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:55pm

Pakistan

SC gives one-month time to govt to set up 120 accountability courts

Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed expressed displeasure over the government when the court was informed that no permanent law secretary has been appointed yet

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:47pm

World

World’s longest passenger flight all rest to resume next month

The flight was already being operated between the two cities, covering a staggering 9,534 miles. However, due to global coronavirus pandemic, the operation was shut for the time being.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:34pm

Pakistan

'Civil war in Pakistan': India's fake news factories go wild on 'Karachi incident'

Several media outlets in India including, Zee News English, CNN News18, India Narrative, The International Herald, Times Now and more termed the recent events broke out civil war in the port city.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:29pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh demands revocation of Presidential ordinance over islands

Demanding the revocation of Presidential ordinance, the CM said that the province never signed any Objection Certificate (NOC) to the centre for taking over the island alongside Karachi coast.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:02pm

Business & Finance

OGRA suspends Hascol’s licence for KP

OGRA suspended Hascol’s marketing licence for KP and imposed a Rs10 million penalty for illegal/unauthorized storage and sale of its petroleum products at the Amangarh Depot.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 07:54pm

Forex

Sterling jumps nearly 1 percent as Barnier strikes more upbeat tone

The British currency rose 0.6% against the euro, to 90.80 pence.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:42pm

Energy

Oil prices slip as US inventory build stokes fears of supply glut

Brent crude futures for December delivery were at $42.44 a barrel, down 72 cents, or 1.67%.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:25pm

Commodities

Corn at 14-month high on dry Brazil weather, brisk exports

The most-active corn contract on CBOT was up 0.9% at $4.12-1/2 a bushel by 1213 GMT, after hitting its highest since August 2019 at $4.12-3/4.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:23pm

Currency

Copper rises to 28-month high on stimulus hopes, stronger yuan

Benchmark copper on LME was up 1% at $6,964.50 a tonne in official trading after earlier reaching $6,985.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:20pm

World

At least 15 killed in Afghan stampede for visas

An estimated 3,000 Afghans had congregated on the open ground which is usually used for sports and public gatherings

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:09pm

US stands defeated in Afghanistan, fails to achieve strategic goals: Hekmatyar

Gulbuddin says external players such as India should not be allowed to use Afghan soil against Pakistan

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 05:54pm

Sports

Chennai's Bravo out of IPL with groin injury

The 37-year-old played six games and scored seven runs in two innings.
He claimed six wickets with his pace bowling.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:43pm

World

Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia

China and the US have locked horns over trade, human rights and China's growing global tech ambitions in recent years.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:33pm

Europe

EU's Barnier moves to break Brexit stalemate

Britain abruptly froze the negotiations after EU leaders at a summit said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions, which London took as an affront.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:31pm

Stocks

European stocks, dollar slide awaiting US stimulus

Sterling won support also from a rise in UK inflation, while oil prices dropped by almost two percent.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:20pm

South Asia

Taliban ambush kills at least 25 Afghan security personnel

Provincial health director said 34 security personnel had been killed -- including the deputy police chief of the province.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:08pm

Exchange

India's UP CM criticizes Congress leadership for not taking stiff stand against Pakistan

Yogi says Congress leaders said they won't do anything to Pakistan lest they use atom bomb against us

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 05:04pm

Pakistan's C/A post surplus for third successive month on back of remittance & exports

The SBP was of the view that continued buoyancy in remittances (up 9 percent m/m) and a broad-based rebound in exports (up 29pc m/m) drove the current account surplus in September.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 04:49pm

Pakistan

SBC calls CJP to take notice of ongoing crisis in Sindh

The resolution came as Supreme Court kept the distance from Sindh Police row in connection to the arrest of Retired Captain Safdar — Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law and Maryam Nawaz's spouse.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 04:32pm

Business & Finance

State Bank extends timeline in implementation of circulars due to COVID19

Based on the representation of the banking industry regarding challenges faced by the industry in meeting the timeline due to COVID19, it has been decided to extend the timelines for various SBP circulars/guidelines' requirements.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 03:30pm

World

Trump maintained ‘unknown bank account’ in China, paid nearly $200,000 in taxes: NYT

The tax records show the company "paid $188,561 in taxes in China while pursuing licensing deals there from 2013 to 2015," claims the publication.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:56pm

World

115 Taliban killed in last 24 hours in clashes with Afghan security forces

In a statement, the ministry said that a large amount of their ammunition and weapons have also been destroyed.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 03:06pm

BR Research

Navigating the World Trade Dis-organization

The World Trade Organisation is about to appoint its first-ever female head. But as it prepares to write a new...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:23pm

Pakistan

Motorway rape victim identifies prime suspects

Police say that the identification parade took place inside Lahore’s Camp Jail where the suspects were brought in front of the rape survivor

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:05pm

China

Historic Iran-China 25 year deal postponed until after the U.S. Election

Under the weight of international sanctions and domestic upheavals, Iran has visibly sought China’s financial and diplomatic support to mitigate their politically and economically strangulated role in the region, allegedly preparing a long-term (25 year) deal with the Chinese government.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

World

At least 11 women killed in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan

The stampede occurred in a stadium where thousands had gathered to secure visas from the consulate.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

Business & Finance

FATF session: Why it’s important for Pakistan to get out of the ‘grey list’?

Whether Pakistan would stay on the grey list is vital for the country, especially if taking into account the economic implications of the body's decision.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 01:11pm

Pakistan

Sindh police chief, other officials defer leave in 'larger national interest'

Sindh police stated it is immensely grateful to the Army Chief for realizing the sense of hurt that prevailed within a uniformed force, and for promptly ordering an inquiry into the matter

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 12:09pm

Technology

Careem enters Lahore to grab food delivery industry

The food delivery market in the region Careem operates in is predicted to grow to around $25 billion by 2022.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 11:56am

At least five dead, 20 injured in Karachi's Gulshan-i-Iqbal blast

The blast occurred in a building near Maskan Chowrangi.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 11:55am

Business & Finance

Treet Corporation exiting the education sector, to sell GAL

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an interested party on off October 20 2020 for inter alia sale of 100 percent shares of the subsidiary Global Arts Limited (GAL) and transfer of control thereof

Published 21 Oct, 2020 11:31am

Pakistan

Safdar's bail extended in sedition case

The FIR stated that Safdar Awan had threatened to topple the government through protests and allegedly provoked people against the state and its institutions.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 11:12am

World

Saudi arabia becomes first country in Arab world to issue scientific papers on COVID-19

The Kingdom has been ranked 25th globally and second in the Middle East for clinical research and studies on the virus

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:54am

World

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée sues Saudi crown prince

"The objective of the murder was clear - to halt Mr Khashoggi's advocacy in the United States... for democratic reform in the Arab world," the lawsuit says.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:58am

Cotton

Data Agro Limited

Data Agro Limited (PSX: DAAG) was established as a private limited company in 1992 under the repealed Companies...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 10:49am

Business & Finance

Nifty, Sensex rise on gains in banking, energy stocks

The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.77% to 11,988.00 by 0353 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.78% at 40,858.85.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:34am

Business & Finance

Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build stokes fears of supply glut

Brent crude futures for December delivery were at $42.93 a barrel, down 23 cents, or 0.5%, as of 0332 GMT, while December U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.5%, to $41.50 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose in the previous session.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:33am

Technology

U.S. says Google breakup may be needed to end violations of antitrust law

The Justice Department lawsuit could lead to the break-up of an iconic company that has become all but synonymous with the internet and assumed a central role in the day-to-day lives of billions of people around the globe.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:27am

Technology

Amazon extends work from home option till June

The development comes less than three weeks after the world’s largest online retailer said more than 19,000 of its U.S. frontline workers contracted the coronavirus this year.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:24am

BR Research

Rural inflation: “Something’s gotta give”

Inflation – mainly food, is becoming a concern. This could have both political and economic repercussions, such as...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:20am

Cotton

Cotton: last rites?

A ‘non-event’ event has taken place this fiscal, yet no one has batted an eye. Pakistan, which for the last...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:19am

BR Research

ISL: Strong against odds

A major player in the flat steel segment, International Steel (ISL) had a sombre end to FY20, turning a profit at...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:17am

BR Research

APL – inventory gains lift earnings

Coming from a weak FY20 financial performance where earnings plummeted to levels not seen in at least a decade,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:16am

Opinion

Walmart cranks up advertising drive, with or without TikTok

Walmart Inc is aggressively expanding its advertising business after years of stuttering progress, even as a ...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 04:19am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The husband-wife story

"And that's how we have so many, many accidental heads of parties with no charisma, little education and no...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:30am

Currency

Fund's return to austerity

Keeping in view the export orders in hand, Abdul Razzak Dawood, Advisor to the PM on Commerce and Industries, has...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:29am

China's super rich got $1.5trn richer during pandemic

BEIJING: China's super wealthy have earned a record $1.5 trillion in 2020, more than the past five years combined, ..

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Rs460bn to be paid by Bahria Town: SC forms commission to oversee utilisation of money

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court constituted a high-powered commission to oversee the utilisation of Rs460 billion to be...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

UfG of SNGPL and SSGC growing alarmingly

ISLAMABAD: The Unaccounted for Gas (UfG) of both gas utility companies - Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Israel, UAE agree to visa-free travel

TEL AVIV: Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to visa-free travel on Monday, an unprecedented arrangement...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Ministerial committee to probe: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday announced constitution of a ministerial committee to...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Microsoft end of support for Windows 7: ATMs under no grave security risk?

KARACHI: Microsoft ended support for its Windows 7 embedded products earlier in the year, putting the operating...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Indian authorities seal Kashmir Times offices

KARACHI: The administration of occupied Kashmir has sealed the offices of prominent English daily, Kashmir Times, ...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Life & Style

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE RECORDER REPORT 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Hafeez Centre incident: Advisor approached for relief package to victims

ISLAMABAD: The computer vendor and IT industry has approached Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Government notifies rules for removal, blocking of unlawful online content

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the Rules for Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Financial stability plan: Senate body seeks briefing by PIACL

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation on Tuesday sought a detailed briefing by the Pakistan...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

FFC sponsors student of Agri University of Faisalabad

KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has always been at the forefront in community uplift initiatives through the...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Enduring Pakistan-UK ties highlighted

ISLAMABAD: British Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter visited Pakistan on Monday 19 October highlighting...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

NA body briefed about working of FJA

ISLAMABAD: The director general (DG) Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) on Tuesday briefed the National Assembly ...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

National Assembly: Government lays 13 bills amid opposition's protest

ISLAMABAD: The opposition lawmakers in National Assembly on Tuesday surrounded speaker's dais, tore agenda copies ...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

SHC approves protective bail of Waqas

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) approved the protective bail of the man who filed a case against PML-N leader Capt...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Sindh to set up first medical, dental council

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to set up the Sindh Medical and Dental Council in the province. Sindh...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

World

Goldman Sachs to pay US $2.8bn over 1MDB scandal

WASHINGTON: Global financial titan Goldman Sachs is preparing to admit wrongdoing in the massive 1MDB Malaysian...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Army chief orders investigation into 'Karachi incident'

ISLAMABAD: Chief Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa took notice of the "Karachi incident" and directed the...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:21am

Arrest warrants issued for founders of Panama Papers firm: report

BERLIN: Germany has issued international arrest warrants for the two founders of the firm at the centre of the tax...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

'Karachi incident': Bilawal urges COAS, ISI chief to hold inquiry

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded an inquiry by the Chief of Army Staff...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:17am

Opinion

Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House

Donald Trump has frustrated and enraged China during a tumultuous first term, but Beijing may welcome his ...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:14am

Army vows to protect peace, stability

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan has paid a very high price to ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

900-MW, RLNG-based power plant: KE may achieve financial close next month: CEO

KARACHI: K-Electric is likely to achieve financial close of its 900-MW, RLNG-based power plant next month, the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

TCP sugar tender receives only one bid

KARACHI: Trading Corporation of Pakistan's (TCP) sugar import tender received only a single bid for supply of 50,000...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Cabinet told: Punjab, Sindh increase daily release of wheat

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the federal cabinet has expressed serious concern over recent spike in coronavirus cases in...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

ECC told: 2.829 millions tons of wheat being imported

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has been informed that 2.829 million tons of wheat is...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

US slaps Google with antitrust suit, eyes possible breakup

WASHINGTON: The US government sued Google Tuesday, accusing the Silicon Valley titan of maintaining an "illegal...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Price hike: Buzdar asked to pull his socks up

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Tuesday and held meetings with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:57am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 20, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 21, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Supplements

CFA Society 17TH ANNUAL AWARDS: Message from Muhammad Asim, CFA (President of CFA Society Pakistan)

TEXT: CFA Society Pakistan, a not for profit entity, has taken several initiatives to increase professionalism,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

17th CFA Excellence Awards - CFA Society Pakistan

TEXT: For more than 17 years, CFA Society Pakistan has been organizing CFA Excellence Awards where different ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Supplements

CFA Society 17TH ANNUAL AWARDS: Mobilink Microfinance Bank wins The Best Microfinance Bank - Digital of the Year 2019

TEXT: CFA Society Pakistan hosted its 17th Annual Excellence Awards in Karachi on the 2nd of October 2020. Through...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Some individuals trying to destroy TTS: HEC chief

ISLAMABAD: Some individuals are trying to destroy the Tenure Track System (TTS) by lowering its standards and...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Senate session comes to a chaotic close

ISLAMABAD: Amidst chaos and exchange of 'verbal skirmishes' between treasury and opposition benches, the Senate...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Season two of the arrests has to start soon: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that "season two of ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Hekmatyar meets PM, lauds role in facilitating Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Hizb-e-Islami of Afghanistan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Qureshi flays opposition parties for anti-govt protests

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday flayed the opposition parties for their anti-government...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Ghost fishing gear deadliest form of plastic debris: WWF

KARACHI: The abandoned fishing gear is the deadliest trap of plastic debris for marine life and has already driven...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

LG secy for compiling of record of vaccinated children

KARACHI: Sindh Secretary Local Government Najam Ahmad Shah said record of all vaccinated children and vaccine...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

DPC launches website

KARACHI: Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has formally launched of its website. Through this website, DPC has...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Six people injured in bomb blast

KARACHI: In-charge Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Civil Line Karachi Raja Umar Khattab said that around 1 kg...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

World

UK govt suffers defeat by House of Lords over Brexit bill

LONDON: The upper chamber of Britain's parliament on Tuesday inflicted a symbolic defeat on the government over...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

World

US, Russia edge back towards talks on nuclear arms pact

MOSCOW: Russia and the United States on Tuesday were edging closer to breaking an impasse in long-running talks ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

USA

Trump goes big on campaign trail, Biden maintains low profile

WASHINGTON: With two weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden adopted radically ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

World

UN 'dismayed' at India arrests, NGO restrictions

GENEVA: UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet voiced her dismay Tuesday at the arrest of activists in India and...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

World

Historic mission: NASA probe Osiris-Rex set to 'kiss' asteroid Bennu

WASHINGTON: After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft Osiris-Rex will descend to asteroid Bennu's...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Technology

Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from 5G network

STOCKHOLM: Sweden has banned Chinese telecoms groups Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network for security reasons, the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Technology

SK Hynix in $9bn deal for Intel's flash memory chip business

SEOUL: The world's second-largest chipmaker, South Korea's SK Hynix, announced a record $9 billion deal Tuesday to...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Technology

Cellular license renewal, additional spectrum auction: PTA extends deadline for hiring consultants/firms

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended the deadline for hiring ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (October 20, ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Libor

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.KIBOR

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ========================...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ========================...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,168.3876 Bid...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.JLI

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,432.4680...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.BR Index

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ==================================== BR...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (October 20, 2020)...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

THE RUPEE: USD falls against PKR

KARACHI: On Tuesday, on market close, USD fell against PKR in both interbank and open markets while Euro went up in...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.Ports

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================================= Offset...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Monday official prices....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.Bullion

Bullion Rates

KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Marvi station to Hyderabad: Railways DS special inspection concludes

KARACHI: The two-day DS special inspection from Marvi station near Khokhrapar to Hyderabad was concluded by the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Pak youngsters shine in BRI talent competition

BEIJING: Pakistani youngsters came out with outstanding performance in BRI 3rd Silk Road and Young Dreams ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Rates.Ports

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 90,494 tonnes of cargo comprising 62,349 tonnes of import cargo and 28,145 tonnes...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

London stocks rise on hopes of Brexit trade deal

LONDON: London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors remained hopeful of a trade deal with the European Union...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Australian shares slip, NZ up

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed lower on Tuesday, weighed by miners and bank stocks, as surging...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Wall Street declines

NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Monday as Washington lawmakers still appeared to struggle to...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Tuesday's early trade: Stimulus bets drive indexes higher

NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes climbed on Tuesday on growing signs that US lawmakers were making headway in...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

China shares surge

SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Tuesday in a relatively tepid session, as optimism over recovering ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

European shares slip

MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks fell on Tuesday as worries about coronavirus curbs and Brexit countered optimism...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Japan stocks drop

TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Tuesday, tracking overnight Wall Street losses, as investors cautiously looked...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Stocks

Emirates NBD drags on Dubai index

DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended lower on Tuesday, with the Dubai index particularly hard hit by losses for top lender...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Letters

'A wake-up call for the govt'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "A wake-up call for the government" carried by the newspaper ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index rallies: BRIndex100 extends gains

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying by local and ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Exchange rates: buying and selling

KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (October...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (October...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 20, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Taxes

E-filing of Sept GST return: KTBA urges FBR to extend deadline

KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the last date...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Energy

Recovery, losses: KE performance has worsened: Nepra

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), in its State of Industry (SoI) report 2020 ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Energy

Hike in tariff will have no impact on KE's profitability: CEO

KARACHI: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric, Moonis Abdullah Alvi, has said the recent hike in KE's...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Taxes

Assets declaration laws: PTBA calls for stopping FBR field formations' interference

KARACHI: Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has appealed to PM's Adviser on Finance & Revenue to stop the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Energy

Nepra releases annual report comprising different actions

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday released its annual report 2019-20,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rate up by Rs100 to Rs9900

KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 20, 2020)....

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

Weather helping Ivory Coast's main cocoa crop

ABIDJAN: Well-above average rains mixed with sunny spells last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa growing regions...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

CBOT soyabeans rise on export hopes

CHICAGO: CBOT soyabean futures rose on Monday as dry weather in Brazil boosted prospects for US supplies on the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Grains

Russian wheat prices rise for third week

MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the third consecutive week last week as Chicago wheat prices increased,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

CBOT corn futures rise

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose for the fourth time in five sessions on Monday on signs of robust...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Grains

Euronext wheat rises to two-year high on weather worries

HAMBURG: Euronext wheat rose to its highest in around two-years on Monday as dry weather in several wheat exporting...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.578 ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Energy

Oil up on US stimulus hopes, rising virus cases keep prices in check

NEW YORK: Oil gained more than 1% on Tuesday on the prospect the United States was nearing a deal on coronavirus...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton slips

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell from a more than nine month peak on Tuesday, set to break seven sessions of gains...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

Gold moves higher in NY

NEW YORK: Gold edged higher on Tuesday as the dollar weakened and hopes for a US coronavirus aid package ahead of ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Commodities

Copper prices hit 28-month highs

LONDON: Copper prices hit 28-month highs on Tuesday as expectations of robust demand from top consumer China were...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Energy

Nepra SoI Report 2020: 23-point formula to reduce electricity cost proposed

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), in its State of Industry (SoI) Report 2020, has...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Editorials

No measured response to price hike in sight

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan while chairing a meeting to review the availability and prices of essential...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Editorials

When protests become dangerous

EDITORIAL: It is indeed protest season in Pakistan. The main headlines are of course dominated by the 11-party...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

FATF meeting begins today: Country likely to remain on 'grey list'

ISLAMABAD: As the three-day virtual meeting of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF's) plenary begins today,...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Naya Pakistan Certificates: SBP allows resident Pakistanis to invest

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed resident Pakistanis, having assets abroad, to invest in USD...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Money & Banking

SBP governor inaugurates polyculture forest

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir inaugurated the Polyculture Forest at Pakistan Security...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Industry

FPCCI election 2021 schedule approved

KARACHI: The executive committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Industry

US single-family homebuilding surges to over 13-year high

WASHINGTON: US single-family homebuilding raced to a more than 13-year high in September, cementing the housing...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Industry

Tesla to export cars made in China to Europe

SHANGHAI: Tesla will this month begin exporting cars to Europe that are made at its new factory in Shanghai, the...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Euro rebounds in Europe

LONDON: The euro rebounded to a one-week high on Tuesday as global stocks recovered from early losses with investors...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Money & Banking

Early trade in New York: Dollar eases with focus on stimulus talks, election

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Tuesday, but moves were muted as investors awaited the outcome of fiscal stimulus...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Sterling rises against dollar

LONDON: Sterling rose against the dollar but fell versus the strong euro on Tuesday, with investors still searching...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Iran's rial climbs

DUBAI: The Iranian rial bounced back from record lows to a near one-month high against the US dollar on Tuesday ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Currency

Aussie, kiwi slip

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian dollar eased to a three-week low on Tuesday as the country's central bank edged...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Money & Banking

Economic growth: Development of Sukuk market brings positive impact: experts

LAHORE: Development of Sukuk market has a positive impact on the economic growth of the country, as one unit ...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

USA

US defense, diplomacy chief to visit India for talks

He said his visit is part of a broader US initiative to strengthen older alliances and develop new ones against Russian and Chinese efforts to build their own global power networks.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:59am

USA

Canada PM warns gov't, opposition on collision course for snap polls

But Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez called it a "partisan inquisition" that would "force private citizens to release personal information."

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:57am

Europe

Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on

Britain, which left the EU in January but remains bound by most of the bloc's rules until a transition period ends on December 31, accused Brussels of stalling negotiations.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:56am

Pakistan

PPP govt has politicized Sindh police: Zaidi

He, in a statement on social media, said the Sindh government was trying to misguide the people by telling an unbelievable story of inspector general's kidnapping.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:40am

Drop scene of Safdar's arrest shows Sindh govt involvement: Shahzad Akbar

Shahzad Akbar said the chief minister had to answer the question that whether arresting Safdar Awan was aimed at benefiting his wife Maryam Nawaz.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:38am

NSU training courses can raise level of human resource: President

The president further tweeted that a new era was emerging.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:37am

Imran Ismail contradicts reports about imposition of Governor Rule in Sindh

He said that taking notice of the incident by the Army Chief was a matter of great satisfaction as the high level investigation into the issue would bring the factual position about the right and wrong.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:36am

Pakistan

Punjab CM calls on PM

During the meeting, matters relating to the province were discussed.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:32am

Pakistan

13 Private Members bills introduced, 3 passed despite ruckus in NA

The opposition lawmakers blew whistles during the protest but the proceedings continued and a total of 13 private members’ bills were introduced and three were passed.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:30am

PM orders strict action against hoarders, profiteers

The prime minister was presiding over a high-level meeting held here regarding the prices and availability of basic essential items in Punjab.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:28am

Opposition is confusing situation of IGP Sindh: Ali Zaidi

Ali Zaidi said captain (R) Safdar action on the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam was against of the law, adding he was arrested in the morning but granted bail in the same day evening.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:26am

Pakistan

IHC seeks NAB's comments in law secy's appointment case

It was contrary to the law to give an extra charge of ministry's top slot to a senior consultant, he argued.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:25am

Pakistan

Murad’s press conference based on lies: Haleem

He had been released on bail.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:23am

Pakistan

Rs63 billion projects registered in PM’s Construction Industry Incentives Scheme

The Prime Minister’s incentive scheme for builders and developers is now picking-up showing definite signs of success and great amount of interest by the construction industry.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:20am

Opposition using tactics to get NRO: Vawda

Talking to a private news channel, he said opposition was trying to create sensationalism in the country for escaping accountability process.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:19am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 30	278.36
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 30	278.16
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 30	162.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 30	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 30	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 30	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 30	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 30	7,499.36
India Sensex / Jun 30	76,478.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 30	70,062.32
Nasdaq / Jun 30	26,213.72
Hang Seng / Jun 30	22,881.02
FTSE 100 / Jun 30	10,497.12
Dow Jones / Jun 30	52,319.20
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 30	24,995.81
France CAC40 / Jun 30	8,403.99

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 30	69.50
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 30	17,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 30	364,228
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 30	4,015.43
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 30	76.80
Petrol/Litre / Jul 1	299.50
Diesel/Litre / Jul 1	311.47

Stock	Price
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 30 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	7.45 ▲ 1 (15.5%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jun 30 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 30 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	10.34 ▲ 1 (10.71%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 30 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.06 ▲ 2.01 (10.02%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 30 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	12.41 ▲ 1.13 (10.02%)
Quetta Textile / Jun 30 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	16.58 ▲ 1.51 (10.02%)
Bawany Air Products / Jun 30 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	33.74 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jun 30 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	40.56 ▲ 3.69 (10.01%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 30 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	31.43 ▲ 2.86 (10.01%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Kohat Textile / Jun 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	172.47 ▼ -19.04 (-9.94%)
Saif Textile / Jun 30 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	43.01 ▼ -3.86 (-8.24%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jun 30 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	21.70 ▼ -1.68 (-7.19%)
Biafo Ind. / Jun 30 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	133.86 ▼ -9.23 (-6.45%)
Dadex Eternit / Jun 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	96.54 ▼ -6.36 (-6.18%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jun 30 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	21.50 ▼ -1.32 (-5.78%)
Feroze 1888 / Jun 30 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	59.75 ▼ -3.48 (-5.5%)
Paramount Mod / Jun 30 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	12.79 ▼ -0.74 (-5.47%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Jun 30 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	23.98 ▼ -1.36 (-5.37%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	9.48 ▼ -0.51 (-5.11%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	58,251,836 ▲ 0.81
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	38,743,107 ▲ 0.24
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	24,056,099 ▲ 4.89
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 30 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	22,770,300 ▲ 2.86
Hascol Petrol / Jun 30 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,590,098 ▲ 1.72
Service Long March / Jun 30 Service Long March Tyres Limited(SLM)	22,410,222 ▲ 0.31
Sui South Gas / Jun 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,708,950 ▲ 1.25
Symmetry Group / Jun 30 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	19,420,901 ▲ 1.09
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 30 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	18,546,830 ▲ 0.07
Al-Shaheer Corp / Jun 30 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	17,921,344 ▲ 0.07