Sudanese security agents arrested a senior opposition politician on Friday for giving a speech that criticised a government decision to raise fuel prices, his party said. Agents from the all-powerful National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) arres

An Afghan woman immortalised on a National Geographic cover will be sent back to the war-torn homeland she first fled decades ago, after a Pakistani court ordered Friday that she be deported. Sharbat Gula, whose blazing green eyes were captured in an imag

A roadside bomb has killed 11 people on their way to a wedding in the northern Afghan province of Faryab, officials said Friday, as civilian casualties rise in the war-torn country. The blast occurred on Thursday just as 30 Afghan civilians were killed in

At least six people were killed and several others injured in separate incidents of firing in the city, here on Friday. Police said that unidentified armed men shot and injured three people near Shafique More and fled. The injured were rushed to a nearby

Hundreds of French police cleared a huge migrant camp in north-east Paris on Friday in a fresh sign of the government's determination to take refugees off the streets and into shelters. The evacuation of 3,800 people from the Stalingrad area of the city c

At least six people were killed and several others injured in separate incidents of firing in the city, here on Friday. Police said that unidentified armed men shot and injured three people near Shafique More and fled. The injured were rushed to a nearby

Turkey's embattled lira on Friday plunged to new historic lows in value against the US dollar as markets took fright at a new crackdown against its main pro-Kurdish political party. The lira is now trading at values substantially lower than in the wake of

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced Sahulat Sarmayakari Accounts for opening of mutual funds accounts by individual low-risk customers and branchless banking account holders with asset management companies (AMCs).

Turkey on Friday jailed the two co-leaders of the country's main pro-Kurdish party and several other MPs, in an unprecedented crackdown as a deadly bombing killed nine in the Kurdish-dominated southeast. A court in the south-eastern city of Diyarbakir rem

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced Sahulat Sarmayakari Accounts for opening of mutual funds accounts by individual low-risk customers and branchless banking account holders with asset management companies (AMCs).

A world-wide pact to battle global warming entered into force Friday, just a week before nations reassemble to discuss how to make good on their promises to cut planet-warming greenhouse gases. Dubbed the Paris Agreement, it is the first-ever deal binding

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced Sahulat Sarmayakari Accounts for opening of mutual funds accounts by individual low-risk customers and branchless banking account holders with asset management companies (AMCs).

Pakistan Women's Foundation for Peace (PWFP) on Friday organized Allama Iqbal Inter University Debate Competition to commemorate Iqbal Day. The event was organized at Karachi Gymkhana, presided over by former ambassador Mehdi Masood. Speaking to the stude

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced Sahulat Sarmayakari Accounts for opening of mutual funds accounts by individual low-risk customers and branchless banking account holders with asset management companies (AMCs).

UBL has been declared the 'Best Bank of the Year' in the Large Size Banks category by the CFA Society Pakistan, a member of the CFA Institute, USA. CFA Society Pakistan is an organisation of analysts, portfolio managers and finance professionals.

Saudi Arabia has reportedly lifted ban on import of shrimps from Pakistan after extensive deliberations of concerned Ministries and Chairman Pak-Saudi Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PSJCCI) with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan. "Minister for Ports a

All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has expressed concern over the issues related to the shipping agents. Arshad Jamal, senior vice chairman APCAA in a letter sent to customs authorities stated that custom agents were facing immense difficulti

Saudi Arabia has reportedly lifted ban on import of shrimps from Pakistan after extensive deliberations of concerned Ministries and Chairman Pak-Saudi Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PSJCCI) with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan. "Minister for Ports a

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to directly approach the concerned Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue to obtain sales tax exemption authorisations on goods imported or supplied under grants-in-aid agreements

Saudi Arabia has reportedly lifted ban on import of shrimps from Pakistan after extensive deliberations of concerned Ministries and Chairman Pak-Saudi Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PSJCCI) with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan. "Minister for Ports a

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) at 'A + / A-1' (Single A Plus/A-One). Rating of HPL's secured Sukuk issue of Rs 2 billion has also been reaffirmed at AA- (Double A minus). Out

New York''s state bank regulator on Friday fined the giant Agricultural Bank of China $215 million for violating anti-money laundering laws and obscuring financial transactions involving Russia and China. The Department of Financial Services said the bank

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) at 'A + / A-1' (Single A Plus/A-One). Rating of HPL's secured Sukuk issue of Rs 2 billion has also been reaffirmed at AA- (Double A minus). Out

New York's state bank regulator on Friday fined the giant Agricultural Bank of China $215 million for violating anti-money laundering laws and obscuring financial transactions involving Russia and China. The Department of Financial Services said the bank,

Foggy weather in plains of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to prevail in November and December 2016, the Met Office said. Less snow is likely to fall on the mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dur

New York's state bank regulator on Friday fined the giant Agricultural Bank of China $215 million for violating anti-money laundering laws and obscuring financial transactions involving Russia and China. The Department of Financial Services said the bank,

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday extended interim bail granted to former Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and other accused in the Rs 5 billion corruption reference till November 15. SHC bench heard bail applications of Sharjeel Inam Memon a

A District and Sessions Judge of Islamabad Kamran Basharat Mufti on Friday issued a notice to Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif in response to a defamation suit of Rs 30 billion filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf secretary general Jahangir Khan Tareen.

Germany is supporting an ICMP project to help the authorities in Colombia design and implement measures to account for missing persons. Under an agreement signed on Thursday by Germany's Ambassador to The Netherlands, Dirk Brengelmann, and ICMP Director-G

A District and Sessions Judge of Islamabad Kamran Basharat Mufti on Friday issued a notice to Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif in response to a defamation suit of Rs 30 billion filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf secretary general Jahangir Khan Tareen.

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed the superintendent of Central Prison Karachi to provide medical treatment to an ailing Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) London chapter leader Kunwar Khalid Younus, jailed under the Maintenance of Public Order.

Indonesian police quelled a mass protest by tens of thousands of hard-line Muslims on Friday, firing tear gas and water cannon into crowds demanding the resignation of the Christian governor of Jakarta, who they said had insulted the Koran. A police spoke

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that accountability needs to start from the prime minister and the premier needs to present himself for "democratic accountability". Addressing a public rally here at Dharki on Friday, he said the Prime Ministe

Indonesian police quelled a mass protest by tens of thousands of hard-line Muslims on Friday, firing tear gas and water cannon into crowds demanding the resignation of the Christian governor of Jakarta, who they said had insulted the Koran. A police spoke

The Hyderabad police arrested 7 suspects in separate raids in the jurisdictions of various police stations. The police spokesman informed here Friday that the Anti Terrorist Squad and City police raided an area adjacent to St Mary's School and arrested Ar

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a pact of six nations led by China and Russia, is looking to establish a new development bank in a bid to boost investment in the region, the official Xinhua news agency said on Friday. At a meeting of the grou

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) is participating in the SAFA events from November 3-5, 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The SAFA events at Sri Lanka, includes a conference which is initiated by SAFA's Committee on G

Editors accused India's government Friday of imposing censorship reminiscent of the country's 1970s emergency after it ordered a TV network off the air over its reporting of an attack by militants. NDTV India has been instructed to cease broadcasts for 24

Six people Friday were killed and five others injured in an armed clash between two sub-clans of Lashari tribe in Gandawah area of district. The armed tribesmen of two-sub-clans of Lashari tribe including Habiban and Balachni opened indiscriminate fire at

Editors accused India's government Friday of imposing censorship reminiscent of the country's 1970s emergency after it ordered a TV network off the air over its reporting of an attack by militants. NDTV India has been instructed to cease broadcasts for 24

Foreign delegates were impressed by high standard of medical facilities equipped with skill lab in the Punjab Institute of Neuro Sciences. They were speaking at the 29th International Neuro-Surgery Conference organized by Pakistan Society of Neuro Surgeon

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,761.69 points. It touched an intraday high of 23,802.50 points and an intraday low of 23,634.44 points and closed at 23,686.79 points which was -74.9 points or -0.32 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 254

Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique, while chairing the Provincial EPI Steering Committee meeting, here on Friday said that all-out efforts should be made to reduce child mortality. He asked the authorities concerned to complete hom

On Friday, BRIndex30 opened at 23,761.69 points. It touched an intraday high of 23,802.50 points and an intraday low of 23,634.44 points and closed at 23,686.79 points which was -74.9 points or -0.32 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 254

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) with the collaboration of Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency (PEECA), Energy Department, Government of the Punjab will send its 12 Master Trainers to Germany to get 45 days advanc

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a mixed trend with the benchmark KSE-100 index oscillating between 42,121.26 points intra-day high and 41,798.78 points intra-day low level before closing at 41,841.56, down 132.90 points on Friday.

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Abdul Basit has underlined the need for up-gradation of railway system to avoid untoward incidents that are occurring constantly. The LCCI President said on Friday that repeated incidents and loss

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a mixed trend with the benchmark KSE-100 index oscillating between 42,121.26 points intra-day high and 41,798.78 points intra-day low level before closing at 41,841.56, down 132.90 points on Friday.

Punjab Bar Council (PBC) has suspended practising license of two office bearers of High Court Bar Association (Bahawalpur bench) for taking part in celebrations of the court's 150th anniversary. Suspending the licenses, the council also summoned President

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a mixed trend with the benchmark KSE-100 index oscillating between 42,121.26 points intra-day high and 41,798.78 points intra-day low level before closing at 41,841.56, down 132.90 points on Friday.

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) approved two development schemes of different sectors including Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project (from Ali Town to Dera Gujran) with an estimated cost of Rs 405.491 million. The schemes were ap

The European Union (EU) on Friday hinted at entering into a five-year strategic partnership with Pakistan after pointing out that the current relationship between the two has reached a matured level. This was expressed by EU''s Ambassador to Pakistan Jean

Provincial Steering Committee for Wildlife Chairman Malik Muhammad Afzal Khokhar expressing his displeasure over the slow pace of development work going on in Lahore Safari Zoo, has directed the officers of the Punjab Communication & Works Department to c

The European Union (EU) on Friday hinted at entering into a five-year strategic partnership with Pakistan after pointing out that the current relationship between the two has reached a matured level. This was expressed by EU's Ambassador to Pakistan Jean

Chicken available in Pakistan is the same genetic package which is available in the US, Europe, India, Brazil, Argentina, China, or elsewhere in the world, said a spokesman of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) on Friday.

The European Union (EU) on Friday hinted at entering into a five-year strategic partnership with Pakistan after pointing out that the current relationship between the two has reached a matured level. This was expressed by EU's Ambassador to Pakistan Jean

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a workshop on export of apparel at a local hotel, which was participated by the members of PRGMEA and Pakistan Hosiery Manufacture

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Chief Minister Punjab, Shehbaz Sharif met here on Friday and discussed various issues of national importance including matters of national security. During the meeting, views were exchanged over country's secu

For the first time in Pakistan, Facebook for Developers in collaboration with Punjab IT Board (PITB) conducted a one day workshop at Arfa IT Tower. Speaking at the concluding session, Chairman PITB Dr Umar Saif said, "Facebook for Developers helps you bui

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Chief Minister Punjab, Shehbaz Sharif met here on Friday and discussed various issues of national importance including matters of national security. During the meeting, views were exchanged over country's secu

The WAPDA Chairman Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain (Retd) has said that energy and water are two cardinal sectors of the national security, which concerted efforts are needed to develop water and energy resources in the country.

Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Friday said that if any inquiry against Pervaiz Rashid, who stepped down in the wake of a controversial story on the national security, were to be held it should be done by Senate. Rabbani said the inquiries against judges

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) on Friday announced the results of first Professional MBBS Part-I annual examination 2016. A total of 5584 candidates from 38 affiliated medical colleges appeared in the examination out of which 4557 passed and 917

Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Friday said that if any inquiry against Pervaiz Rashid, who stepped down in the wake of a controversial story on the national security, were to be held it should be done by Senate. Rabbani said the inquiries against judges

Lashing out at his detractors, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said people had rejected the politics of insulting others, so such politicians could not claim to be the leader of civilised Pakistanis. Addressing a gathering at Kahuta's small village

Lashing out at his detractors, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said people had rejected the politics of insulting others, so such politicians could not claim to be the leader of civilised Pakistanis. Addressing a gathering at Kahuta's small village

Captain Muhammad Safdar (Retd), the son-in-law of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Friday filed Terms of Reference (ToRs) in Supreme Court for the proposed judicial commission that would hold a probe into the Panama leaks. While resuming the Panama Leaks c

Captain Muhammad Safdar (Retd), the son-in-law of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Friday filed Terms of Reference (ToRs) in Supreme Court for the proposed judicial commission that would hold a probe into the Panama leaks. While resuming the Panama Leaks c

The federal government has agreed to write off Rs 50 billion against Sindh government aimed at settling chronic issue of power sector receivables from July 2010 to July 2016, well informed sources told Business Recorder from Karachi. The total clai

The federal government has agreed to write off Rs 50 billion against Sindh government aimed at settling chronic issue of power sector receivables from July 2010 to July 2016, well informed sources told Business Recorder from Karachi. The total clai

The federal government has agreed to write off Rs 50 billion against Sindh government aimed at settling chronic issue of power sector receivables from July 2010 to July 2016, well informed sources told Business Recorder from Karachi. The total clai

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday introduced a Conduct Assessment Framework (CAF) for self-assessment by banks. The SBP has advised all Banks and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to adopt the CAF from 1st January 2017 and undertake its assessment as of

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday introduced a Conduct Assessment Framework (CAF) for self-assessment by banks. The SBP has advised all Banks and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to adopt the CAF from 1st January 2017 and undertake its assessment as of

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday introduced a Conduct Assessment Framework (CAF) for self-assessment by banks. The SBP has advised all Banks and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to adopt the CAF from 1st January 2017 and undertake its assessment as of

The Centralised Sales Tax Refund Office (CSTRO) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would electronically transfer details of approved Refund Payment Orders to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for direct credit of sales tax refunds to the declared bank a

The Centralised Sales Tax Refund Office (CSTRO) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would electronically transfer details of approved Refund Payment Orders to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for direct credit of sales tax refunds to the declared bank a

The Centralised Sales Tax Refund Office (CSTRO) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would electronically transfer details of approved Refund Payment Orders to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for direct credit of sales tax refunds to the declared bank a

Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the constitution bars prime minister from exercising his discretionary powers in financial matters without the approval of the federal cabinet. The top court of the country, on August 18, had struck down a notification f

Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the constitution bars prime minister from exercising his discretionary powers in financial matters without the approval of the federal cabinet. The top court of the country, on August 18, had struck down a notification f

Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the constitution bars prime minister from exercising his discretionary powers in financial matters without the approval of the federal cabinet. The top court of the country, on August 18, had struck down a notification f

Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the constitution bars prime minister from exercising his discretionary powers in financial matters without the approval of the federal cabinet. The top court of the country, on August 18, had struck down a notification f

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday told European leaders that her March deadline for triggering Brexit negotiations "remains unchanged" despite a court ruling that she first needs parliament''s approval. May told European Commission President Je

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday told European leaders that her March deadline for triggering Brexit negotiations "remains unchanged" despite a court ruling that she first needs parliament's approval. May told European Commission President Jea

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday told European leaders that her March deadline for triggering Brexit negotiations "remains unchanged" despite a court ruling that she first needs parliament's approval. May told European Commission President Jea

Represen-tatives of a consortium of Chinese investment companies comprising China Huarong International Holdings Limited, China Innovative Finance Group Limited, Hong Kong Tian Group, Chandong Hi-Speed Group and China Road & Bridge Group called on Prime M

Represen-tatives of a consortium of Chinese investment companies comprising China Huarong International Holdings Limited, China Innovative Finance Group Limited, Hong Kong Tian Group, Chandong Hi-Speed Group and China Road & Bridge Group called on Prime M

Represen-tatives of a consortium of Chinese investment companies comprising China Huarong International Holdings Limited, China Innovative Finance Group Limited, Hong Kong Tian Group, Chandong Hi-Speed Group and China Road & Bridge Group called on Prime M

Old disputes between Saudi Arabia and rival Iran resurfaced at a meeting of Opec experts last week, with Riyadh saying it could raise oil output steeply to bring prices down if Tehran refuses to limit its supply, Opec sources say. Clashes between the two

Old disputes between Saudi Arabia and rival Iran resurfaced at a meeting of Opec experts last week, with Riyadh saying it could raise oil output steeply to bring prices down if Tehran refuses to limit its supply, Opec sources say. Clashes between the two

Old disputes between Saudi Arabia and rival Iran resurfaced at a meeting of Opec experts last week, with Riyadh saying it could raise oil output steeply to bring prices down if Tehran refuses to limit its supply, Opec sources say. Clashes between the two

The weather report on Friday (November 04, 2016) and the forecast for Saturday (November 05, 2016).

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 04, 2016).

The following were Thursday official prices.

The following were Thursday official prices.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 04, 2016).

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 04, 2016)

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 04, 2016).

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 04, 2016).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 04, 2016).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 04, 2016).