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Print - 2018-09-29
SFJ seeks 100,000 visas for Sikh pilgrims

SFJ seeks 100,000 visas for Sikh pilgrims

A United States (US) based Sikh Organization, 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) has approached Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi seeking 100,000 visas to the Sikh pilgrims for 550th birth year celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Pakistan. In this connect
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Shahbaz forms two bodies to look after upcoming by-polls

Shahbaz forms two bodies to look after upcoming by-polls

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif has constituted two separate committees to look into upcoming by-elections in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, it was learnt. Shahbaz Sharif, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the National Assem
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
CoAS confirms death sentences to 11 hardcore terrorists

CoAS confirms death sentences to 11 hardcore terrorists

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday confirmed death sentences awarded to 11 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism. According to a press release issued here by Inter-Services Public Relatio
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
CDA conducts operation against encroachments

CDA conducts operation against encroachments

The Enforcement Wing of Capital Development Authority (CDA) Friday conducted operation against encroachments, barriers and parking lots set up on service roads in Blue Area. The Authority removed barriers and other encroachments established in front of di
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Malik condemns Sushma's statement

Malik condemns Sushma's statement

Senator Rehman Malik of Pakistan Peoples Party has strongly condemned the statement of Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and said that Pakistan is ready and fully prepared to face any aggression of India. While talking to media persons in
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
US, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan, IHK situation

US, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan, IHK situation

The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Alice Wells, discussed with Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua Washington-Islamabad relations and the situation in Afghanistan and in the Indian occupied
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Online admission: PU receives 123,400 applications

Online admission: PU receives 123,400 applications

The Punjab University has received 123,400 applications during its first-ever online admission process. In a press statement, the PU spokesman said that on the instructions of PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed, the administration launched online admissio
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
TB, asthma, cancer, child growth: country facing shortage of medicines

TB, asthma, cancer, child growth: country facing shortage of medicines

The country is facing acute shortage of medicines related to tuberculosis (TB), asthma, cancer, and child growth due to a sharp increase in raw material prices globally, officials and market sources said. According to the drug dealers and officials of Pak
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Chief Commissioners' conference next week

Chief Commissioners' conference next week

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Jahanzeb Khan is set to hold first chief commissioners conference 2018-19 on October 3, said sources. All the 26 chief commissioners from the field formations of FBR have been invited to attend the conference.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
APTMA ignoring PHC order

APTMA ignoring PHC order

Despite the orders of Peshawar High Court (PHC) that had suspended both the elections as well as the operation of the executive committee of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), interim body of association is holding Annual General Meeting (AGM
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Local bodies system

Local bodies system

The importance of the lowest tier of governance - local bodies - cannot be denied or contested; nor can it be underestimated because the idea of local government is channeled towards bringing the government closer to the people. That is why perhaps Prime
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Economy: bad bits

Economy: bad bits

Bad because the shortest path to being categorised as villainous is to disagree with the group think; in Pakistan today that would be CPEC. Perhaps the history of the world may have been very different if every time a leader wanted to do a trapeze act, so
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
PTI govt's 100-day plan: The clock is ticking - VI

PTI govt's 100-day plan: The clock is ticking - VI

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been the focus of the past government and is the focus of the current government as well; and rightly so as this is one reality which has the most far reaching impact on the economy, social mosaic and global
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Unparliamentary conduct

Unparliamentary conduct

Thursday's National Assembly session will be long remembered for the wrong reason: use by Information Minister and government spokesman Fawad Chaudhry of words that are considered inappropriate and unacceptable in parliaments everywhere. The minister repe
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Trade and poverty alleviation

Trade and poverty alleviation

Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing civil servants in Lahore, stated that the "new Pakistan" constituted a change in the mindset of the bureaucracy to focus on providing protection to the common man from the politically influential. The Pakistan T
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Canada strips Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canada strips Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canada's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday to effectively strip Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary Canadian citizenship over the Rohingya crisis. Ottawa had given the long-detained democracy advocate and Nobel laureate the rare honor i
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Canada strips Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canada strips Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canada's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday to effectively strip Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary Canadian citizenship over the Rohingya crisis. Ottawa had given the long-detained democracy advocate and Nobel laureate the rare honor i
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

The government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 4 per liter in a monthly revision for October. According to sources in Petroleum Division, the government may increase the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 4 per
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

The government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 4 per liter in a monthly revision for October. According to sources in Petroleum Division, the government may increase the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 4 per
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

Petrol prices may be increased by Rs 4

The government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 4 per liter in a monthly revision for October. According to sources in Petroleum Division, the government may increase the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 4 per
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Iran says it killed four militants near Pakistan border

Iran says it killed four militants near Pakistan border

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Friday it had killed four militants at the Saravan border crossing with Pakistan in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Balochistan province. In a statement published by state broadcaster IRIB, the Revolutionary Guard said
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to given two months extension in the date for filing of Income Tax returns/statements for the Tax Year 2018 till November 30. The date of filing of Income Tax returns required to be filed through e-portal in ca
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to given two months extension in the date for filing of Income Tax returns/statements for the Tax Year 2018 till November 30. The date of filing of Income Tax returns required to be filed through e-portal in ca
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

Two-month extension likely in returns filing date

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to given two months extension in the date for filing of Income Tax returns/statements for the Tax Year 2018 till November 30. The date of filing of Income Tax returns required to be filed through e-portal in ca
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

A Danish vessel loaded with Russian fish and South Korean electronics arrived Thursday in Saint Petersburg, becoming the first container ship to navigate the Russian Arctic as the ice pack melts and recedes.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

A Danish vessel loaded with Russian fish and South Korean electronics arrived Thursday in Saint Petersburg, becoming the first container ship to navigate the Russian Arctic as the ice pack melts and recedes.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic route

A Danish vessel loaded with Russian fish and South Korean electronics arrived Thursday in Saint Petersburg, becoming the first container ship to navigate the Russian Arctic as the ice pack melts and recedes.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack
Kerb

Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack

Facebook announced Friday that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw exploited by hackers. The leading social network said it learned this week of the attack that allowed hackers to steal "access tokens," the equivalent of digital key
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack
Kerb

Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack

Facebook announced Friday that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw exploited by hackers. The leading social network said it learned this week of the attack that allowed hackers to steal "access tokens," the equivalent of digital key
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack
Kerb

Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack

Facebook announced Friday that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw exploited by hackers. The leading social network said it learned this week of the attack that allowed hackers to steal "access tokens," the equivalent of digital key
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Six Major-Generals promoted

Six Major-Generals promoted

Six Major Generals of Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. The promoted General Officers include: Maj-Gen Shaheen Mazhar, Maj-Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Maj-Gen Abdul Aziz, Maj-Gen Asim Munir, Maj-Gen Adnan and Maj-Gen Waseem Ash
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Six Major-Generals promoted

Six Major-Generals promoted

Six Major Generals of Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. The promoted General Officers include: Maj-Gen Shaheen Mazhar, Maj-Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Maj-Gen Abdul Aziz, Maj-Gen Asim Munir, Maj-Gen Adnan and Maj-Gen Waseem Ash
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
CoAS, ISI chief meet PM

CoAS, ISI chief meet PM

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM's Office. Director General ISI Lt-Gen Naveed Mukhtar was also present during the meeting. Security and regional stability situation were discussed during the meeti
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
CoAS, ISI chief meet PM

CoAS, ISI chief meet PM

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM's Office. Director General ISI Lt-Gen Naveed Mukhtar was also present during the meeting. Security and regional stability situation were discussed during the meeti
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
India hindering regional cooperation: Qureshi

India hindering regional cooperation: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has accused India of being an obstacle in promoting regional cooperation through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), a body established to bring prosperity to the peoples of the region. "The
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
India hindering regional cooperation: Qureshi

India hindering regional cooperation: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has accused India of being an obstacle in promoting regional cooperation through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), a body established to bring prosperity to the peoples of the region. "The
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Oil facility on deferred payment likely

Oil facility on deferred payment likely

With a high-level Saudi delegation due to arrive on Sunday, Pakistan may seek oil facility on deferred payment in an effort to deal with the balance of payment problem in addition to investment in infrastructure projects under China Pakistan Economic Corr
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Oil facility on deferred payment likely

Oil facility on deferred payment likely

With a high-level Saudi delegation due to arrive on Sunday, Pakistan may seek oil facility on deferred payment in an effort to deal with the balance of payment problem in addition to investment in infrastructure projects under China Pakistan Economic Corr
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Oil facility on deferred payment likely

Oil facility on deferred payment likely

With a high-level Saudi delegation due to arrive on Sunday, Pakistan may seek oil facility on deferred payment in an effort to deal with the balance of payment problem in addition to investment in infrastructure projects under China Pakistan Economic Corr
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (September 28, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (September 29, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
There''s no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

There''s no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar has stated that ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are a matter of routine job after completion of the program. Responding to questions of media persons here on Friday after a function at Islamabad Chamber
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
There's no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

There's no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar has stated that ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are a matter of routine job after completion of the program. Responding to questions of media persons here on Friday after a function at Islamabad Chamber
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
There's no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

There's no plan to take bailout package just yet: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar has stated that ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are a matter of routine job after completion of the program. Responding to questions of media persons here on Friday after a function at Islamabad Chamber
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Economy in critical phase: minister

Economy in critical phase: minister

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that the government is working to separate the tax policy formulation and tax collection administration as part of tax reforms to facilitate the taxpayers. Speaking to the business community here at Islamabad Cham
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Economy in critical phase: minister

Economy in critical phase: minister

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that the government is working to separate the tax policy formulation and tax collection administration as part of tax reforms to facilitate the taxpayers. Speaking to the business community here at Islamabad Cham
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Economy in critical phase: minister

Economy in critical phase: minister

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that the government is working to separate the tax policy formulation and tax collection administration as part of tax reforms to facilitate the taxpayers. Speaking to the business community here at Islamabad Cham
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September 28, 2018)

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Internati-onal Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly sought financial stability timeframe and economic revival plans from Pakistani authorities in addition to measures being taken to reduce unprecedented trade deficit through increase in exports, well inform
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Internati-onal Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly sought financial stability timeframe and economic revival plans from Pakistani authorities in addition to measures being taken to reduce unprecedented trade deficit through increase in exports, well inform
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Government finalising plan, IMF team told

Internati-onal Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly sought financial stability timeframe and economic revival plans from Pakistani authorities in addition to measures being taken to reduce unprecedented trade deficit through increase in exports, well inform
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 10.77 points or 0.25 percent to close at 4,385.09 points on Friday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an intraday high of 4
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 10.77 points or 0.25 percent to close at 4,385.09 points on Friday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an intraday high of 4
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

BRIndex100 gains 10.77 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on positive note on the back of fresh buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 10.77 points or 0.25 percent to close at 4,385.09 points on Friday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an intraday high of 4
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 126
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 126

Declining trend was again witnessed on the money market on Friday as the rupee drifted lower further in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 126
Currency

THE RUPEE: dollar at Rs 126

Declining trend was again witnessed on the money market on Friday as the rupee drifted lower further in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
China says not seeking to dethrone US as top power

China says not seeking to dethrone US as top power

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi dismissed fears Friday that his country was seeking to overtake the United States as the pre-eminent world power amid fast-deteriorating relations with President Donald Trump. Speaking to an influential US think tank, Wang
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
China says not seeking to dethrone US as top power

China says not seeking to dethrone US as top power

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi dismissed fears Friday that his country was seeking to overtake the United States as the pre-eminent world power amid fast-deteriorating relations with President Donald Trump. Speaking to an influential US think tank, Wang
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (September 28, 2018).

Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
SC asks government to submit report on LNG deal

SC asks government to submit report on LNG deal

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the federal government to submit a report on liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract as it seems to be made in a non-transparent manner. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, which heard a suo motu
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
SC asks government to submit report on LNG deal

SC asks government to submit report on LNG deal

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the federal government to submit a report on liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract as it seems to be made in a non-transparent manner. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, which heard a suo motu
Published 29 Sep, 2018 12:00am
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