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Print - 2018-12-19
Nawaz regrets over manhandling of TV cameraman

Nawaz regrets over manhandling of TV cameraman

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed regret over the attack at a private television cameraman by his security guards but he also blamed the cameraman for provoking his guard.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
TDAP to facilitate trade bodies in resolving regulatory issues

TDAP to facilitate trade bodies in resolving regulatory issues

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is making efforts to facilitate the trade bodies in resolving their regulatory issues with different agencies of the government with an aim that exporters fully concentrate on their export activities.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'No work, eat, and play'

'No work, eat, and play'

Business Recorder op-ed writer Andleeb Abbas in her latest contribution to the newspaper has taken a woefully dim view of bureaucracy in Pakistan. She has argued, among other things, that "in Pakistan, the bureaucracy needs further DNA cleansing. I
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Growth with equality of opportunity

Growth with equality of opportunity

Prime Minister Imran Khan has termed creation of wealth imperative for alleviating poverty from the country, saying businesses must prosper to achieve this objective.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
The anatomy of current gas crisis

The anatomy of current gas crisis

Pakistan is in the grip of a gas crisis. A shortage of natural gas has meant that millions of people do not have gas to cook, or hot water to bathe in. There are long queues at Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations, on which most of our public transport r
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Facilitating US-Taliban talks

Facilitating US-Taliban talks

Peace is eventually tiptoeing to Afghanistan. Responding to a call from Pakistan, the representatives of the United States and the Taliban have met, this time in the UAE. Pakistan has expressed "hope this will end bloodshed in Afghanistan and bring peace
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Blueprint for the IMF

Blueprint for the IMF

Finance Minister Asad Umar has stated that the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) has been submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a prerequisite for consideration of a bailout package by the Fund, and "it is under discussion
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Flagship reference: NAB prosecutor concludes final arguments

Flagship reference: NAB prosecutor concludes final arguments

Despite availing three different forums, Sharif family has failed to justify the sources through which they set up Flagship Investments Limited and other companies abroad, said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor on Tuesday.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Flagship reference: NAB prosecutor concludes final arguments

Flagship reference: NAB prosecutor concludes final arguments

Despite availing three different forums, Sharif family has failed to justify the sources through which they set up Flagship Investments Limited and other companies abroad, said National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor on Tuesday.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
CoAS attends national day parade of Qatar

CoAS attends national day parade of Qatar

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, during his visit to Qatar, attended the National Day Parade of Qqatar. He congratulated Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Staff (Pilot) Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim on a profess
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
CoAS attends national day parade of Qatar

CoAS attends national day parade of Qatar

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, during his visit to Qatar, attended the National Day Parade of Qqatar. He congratulated Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Staff (Pilot) Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim on a profess
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
UK steps up no-deal Brexit plans with 3,500 soldiers on standby

UK steps up no-deal Brexit plans with 3,500 soldiers on standby

British ministers agreed Tuesday to make no-deal Brexit planning "an operational priority" amid continued opposition to Prime Minister Theresa's May draft divorce deal, just 14 weeks before the country leaves the EU. Following a meeting of her cabinet - t
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
UK steps up no-deal Brexit plans with 3,500 soldiers on standby

UK steps up no-deal Brexit plans with 3,500 soldiers on standby

British ministers agreed Tuesday to make no-deal Brexit planning "an operational priority" amid continued opposition to Prime Minister Theresa's May draft divorce deal, just 14 weeks before the country leaves the EU. Following a meeting of her cabinet - t
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways on Tuesday announced to resume its flight operation between London and Islamabad from June 2, 2019, after almost a decade when it suspended it operation in September 2008. The announcement was made during a press conference here by Robert
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways on Tuesday announced to resume its flight operation between London and Islamabad from June 2, 2019, after almost a decade when it suspended it operation in September 2008. The announcement was made during a press conference here by Robert
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways announces return to Pakistan after a decade

British Airways on Tuesday announced to resume its flight operation between London and Islamabad from June 2, 2019, after almost a decade when it suspended it operation in September 2008. The announcement was made during a press conference here by Robert
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Trump agrees to shut down charity accused of illegality

Trump agrees to shut down charity accused of illegality

President Donald Trump has agreed to close down his personal charity, the Trump Foundation, the New York attorney general said Tuesday, accusing it of engaging in a "shocking pattern of illegality" to advance his political and business interests. The Trum
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Trump agrees to shut down charity accused of illegality

Trump agrees to shut down charity accused of illegality

President Donald Trump has agreed to close down his personal charity, the Trump Foundation, the New York attorney general said Tuesday, accusing it of engaging in a "shocking pattern of illegality" to advance his political and business interests. The Trum
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Veteran actor Ali Ijaz dies

Veteran actor Ali Ijaz dies

Leading actor Ali Ijaz died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday. He was 77 years old. He had performed a number of comedy roles in movies and was a contemporary of other legend comedians like Munawwar Zarif and Nannah.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Veteran actor Ali Ijaz dies

Veteran actor Ali Ijaz dies

Leading actor Ali Ijaz died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday. He was 77 years old. He had performed a number of comedy roles in movies and was a contemporary of other legend comedians like Munawwar Zarif and Nannah.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
CJP meets Turkish President

CJP meets Turkish President

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Konya, Turkey. During the meeting, the CJP highlighted the special love and affection between the people of Pakistan and Turkey. President Er
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
CJP meets Turkish President

CJP meets Turkish President

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Konya, Turkey. During the meeting, the CJP highlighted the special love and affection between the people of Pakistan and Turkey. President Er
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Taliban, US talks: Pakistan to do everything to further the process: PM

Taliban, US talks: Pakistan to do everything to further the process: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the Twitter on Tuesday and stated: "Pakistan has helped in the dialogue between Taliban and the US in Abu Dhabi. Let us pray that this leads to peace and ends almost three decades of suffering of the brave Afghan people.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Mutual Funds

BRIndex100 extends losses

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second day of the week due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 30.59 points or 0.76 percent to close at 4,012.06 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.33
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Mutual Funds

BRIndex100 extends losses

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second day of the week due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 30.59 points or 0.76 percent to close at 4,012.06 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.33
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
BRIndex100 extends losses
Mutual Funds

BRIndex100 extends losses

A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second day of the week due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost another 30.59 points or 0.76 percent to close at 4,012.06 points on Tuesday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.33
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

The Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly withdrawn its proposal of fixing imported urea selling price at Rs 50 per bag less than the domestic urea on pressure of local fertilizer industry, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.</
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

The Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly withdrawn its proposal of fixing imported urea selling price at Rs 50 per bag less than the domestic urea on pressure of local fertilizer industry, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.</
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

Imported urea price: Ministry withdraws proposal

The Ministry of Industries and Production has reportedly withdrawn its proposal of fixing imported urea selling price at Rs 50 per bag less than the domestic urea on pressure of local fertilizer industry, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.</
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sugar export condition waived

Sugar export condition waived

The federal government has allowed sugar mills to export commodity without starting crushing of sugarcane at full capacity. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)''s through a Memorandum No.7(2)/2012-Exp-III dated December 10, 2018, has enhanced the sugar export
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sugar export condition waived

Sugar export condition waived

The federal government has allowed sugar mills to export commodity without starting crushing of sugarcane at full capacity. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)'s through a Memorandum No.7(2)/2012-Exp-III dated December 10, 2018, has enhanced the sugar export q
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (December 18, 2018) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sugar export condition waived

Sugar export condition waived

The federal government has allowed sugar mills to export commodity without starting crushing of sugarcane at full capacity. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)'s through a Memorandum No.7(2)/2012-Exp-III dated December 10, 2018, has enhanced the sugar export q
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Banned entities: New rules for seizure of properties being worked out

Banned entities: New rules for seizure of properties being worked out

The government is planning to introduce new rules for seizure of properties, including immovable properties, owned by proscribed organisations or proscribed persons. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the Anti-Terrorism (Freezing a
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Banned entities: New rules for seizure of properties being worked out

Banned entities: New rules for seizure of properties being worked out

The government is planning to introduce new rules for seizure of properties, including immovable properties, owned by proscribed organisations or proscribed persons. Sources told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the Anti-Terrorism (Freezing a
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Xi warns no one can 'dictate' China's path

Xi warns no one can 'dictate' China's path

President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that no one can "dictate" China's economic development path as the Communist Party marked 40 years of its historic "reform and opening up" policy amid a stern challenge from the United States. In a speech at the grandio
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Xi warns no one can 'dictate' China's path

Xi warns no one can 'dictate' China's path

President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that no one can "dictate" China's economic development path as the Communist Party marked 40 years of its historic "reform and opening up" policy amid a stern challenge from the United States. In a speech at the grandio
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 18, 2018)

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire

US-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire

US and Taliban officials have discussed proposals for a six-month ceasefire in Afghanistan and a future withdrawal of foreign troops as talks aimed at setting up peace negotiations went into a second day, Taliban sources said. The meeting in Abu Dhabi is
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire

US-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire

US and Taliban officials have discussed proposals for a six-month ceasefire in Afghanistan and a future withdrawal of foreign troops as talks aimed at setting up peace negotiations went into a second day, Taliban sources said. The meeting in Abu Dhabi is
Published 19 Dec, 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 Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC''s JCC meeting

Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC''s JCC meeting

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar along with a high-level delegation has arrived Beijing, China on Tuesday to participate in 8th meeting of China-Pakistan Economic Corrdior''s Joint Coordination Committee (JCC),
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC's JCC meeting

Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC's JCC meeting

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar along with a high-level delegation has arrived Beijing, China on Tuesday to participate in 8th meeting of China-Pakistan Economic Corrdior's Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), s
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC's JCC meeting

Team arrives in Beijing to attend CPEC's JCC meeting

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar along with a high-level delegation has arrived Beijing, China on Tuesday to participate in 8th meeting of China-Pakistan Economic Corrdior's Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), s
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Belgian PM announces resignation

Belgian PM announces resignation

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announced his resignation Tuesday, less than two weeks after his main coalition partner quit in a row over migration, leaving him leading a minority government. Michel, who took office in 2014, lost the backing of the
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: rising trend

The rupee managed to gain against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: rising trend

The rupee managed to gain against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in process of trading activity, dealers said.
Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 18, 2018).

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 19 Dec, 2018 12:00am