News Archives for Print - 2019-02-03

Literature lovers throng Adab Festival

On the second day of Adab Festival Pakistan (AdabFest) Karachi-2019, on Saturday, thousands of literature lovers thronged to the venue of the festival and actively participated in the events. The first three-day 'Adab Festival Pakistan' opened at the Sind

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PM stays transfer & posting of three police officers

Prime Minister Imran Khan, who also holds the portfolio of interior minister, on Saturday halted transfer and posting of three top officers of Islamabad police. Sources said that on January 1, State Minister for Interior Shahryar Afridi and Inspector Gene

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Khawaja brothers sent on 14-day judicial remand

An accountability court on Saturday sent former railways minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Salman Rafique to jail on 14-day judicial remand in Paragon Housing Society scam.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Hamza deplores government's apathy over Nawaz's health

Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz criticized the government saying that it is showing apathy over the health of Nawaz Sharif. Speaking during a news conference, Hamza asserted that Prime Minister will bear the responsibility of

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Abbasi for reducing Hajj expenses

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Saturday half of the members of Prime Minister Imran Khan's cabinet will go to jail if a probe is launched against them. Lashing out at the Pakistan Tehreek

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

JI to observe Kashmir Day

The Jamaat-e-Islami has announced to take out rallies and processions in different parts of the country on Kashmir Day which will be observed on Tuesday. "The Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed all over the country on February 5, on the appeal of Jam

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Neurologists call for focusing on stroke research

Expressing concern over surge in the number of stroke cases in the country, neurologists have called for focusing on stroke research and campaigns to educate people about the risks of stroke. They were speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the two-day 9th

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

QWP slams government's move to form another PAC in NA

Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for its plan to constitute another Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the National Assembly.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Riffat Masood becomes Pakistan's first woman envoy to Iran

Ambassador Riffat Masood after formally presenting her credentials to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday became Pakistan's first woman envoy to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Hamza leaves for London today

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly, Hamza Shahbaz, is leaving for London on Sunday (today) on a 10-day visit.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

NAB may summon Ali Jahangir for investigation

Former Pakistani ambassador to the United States Ali Jahangir Siddiqui is likely to be re-summoned by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for investigation. According to sources, the NAB has changed an inquiry against Ali Jahangir Siddiqui into inves

Updated 18 Nov, 2019 11:26am

New faces being introduced to attract people to polls: JKLF

The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik has said that as the so-called election process has lost attraction, new faces are being projected through social media platforms to get back the charm of polls in the territo

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PN host naval exercise 'AMAN' this month

Pakistan Navy will host the 6th multi-national Naval Exercise AMAN, 2019 this month. According to spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, over forty countries will participate in the exercise with the resolve of "Unity for Peace."

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Three-time PM doesn't like government hospitals today: Fawad

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that former rulers cried of democracy being under threat whenever they were asked to provide accounts of loans they took in their tenures.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Minister confirms fresh polio case in Bajaur

Prime Minister's Focal Person on Polio Eradication. Babar Atta Saturday confirmed that a fresh polio case has been confirmed in Bajaur tribal district. According to reports, he said that polio virus has affected an 11 month child in Bajaur district. He sa

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Resolution against construction in Kartarpur submitted in Punjab Assembly

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Momina Waheed submitted on Saturday a resolution in the Punjab Assembly secretariat, demanding that no construction be carried around the Sikh shrine of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. The women lawmaker states in the r

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Exorbitant gas bills can be paid in instalments

The government has decided to receive exorbitant gas bill payments in four to six instalments in a bid to provide some relief to consumers. Both gas utilities - Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) - have

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

SHC seeks JIT reports for pursuing cases

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi said on Saturday that the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the relevant authorities to submit joint investigation team (JIT) reports in cases pertaining to the Baldia factory incident, Nisar Morai and Uza

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

FIA seeks ban on transfer of KKF's vehicles

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed on Saturday an anti-terrorism court that it has asked excise, taxation and narcotics control department to ban the transfer of vehicles belonging to Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation (KKF) - a welfare organization

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Bilawal slams government for ending subsidy on Hajj

Pakistan People Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday vowed to defend the 18th Amendment to protect the Constitution in its real shape, and assured the journalist fraternity of support for freedom of press in the country.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Liquor case: Sharjeel evades indictment as lawyer skips hearing

Former information minister Sindh, Sharjeel Memon, appeared before the court of the judicial magistrate in a liquor case on Saturday. Alongside the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader, other people nominated in the case also turned up before the court. H

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Balochistan doctors end 50-day strike

Doctors and paramedics in Balochistan on Saturday ended a 50-day strike, which caused immense suffering to patients across the province, after negotiations with the provincial government to ensure their safety and security.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

May 12 carnage case: amended charge-sheet for Karachi mayor, 20 others

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday handed down an amendment indictment to Karachi mayor Wasim Akhtar and 20 others in 12 May, 2007 violence case.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

490 rape cases pending in district courts, ATCs, SHC told

A total of 490 rape cases are pending in district courts and Anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) in Sindh, indicates a compliance report submitted in Sindh High Court (SHC). SHC's bench sought the report from Member Inspection Team-II (MIT-II) and Registrar ATCs

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Delay in Karachi package perturbs mayor

Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar on Saturday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf led federal government over negligence on issues prevailing in the economic hub of Pakistan.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Hike in policy rate to have adverse impact on industry: FPCCI chief

Business Community has expressed their serious concern over monetary policy statement of the Governor State Bank of Pakistan. They said that tightening of monetary policy by increasing 25 basis points in discount rate will ultimately affect the industry a

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Karachi'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Karachi" carried by the newspaper yesterday. As pointed out by the writer, Farhat Ali, many Karachiites remain nostalgic about the good old days. Talking about Karachi of the 1950s and 1960s has made me fe

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Afghan women fear cost of peace will be their freedom

It is naive to think the Taliban have changed their stance on women's rights, says Kabul restaurateur Laila Haidari, who like many educated Afghan women fears any peace deal between the extremists and the US could erode hard-won freedoms.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Deadly Brazil dam collapse raises fears of environmental woes

A week after a dam storing mining waste collapsed in southeast Brazil, the human cost is clear, with 110 killed and 238 missing, presumed dead, but the environmental impact is still being evaluated.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

US spies elevate China rivalry to war of ideologies

In a move that could harden Washington's posture toward Beijing for years, the US intelligence community has characterized relations with China as a global ideological showdown that will not be doused by trade deals or commercial theft crackdowns.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PTI's long bet

The economic reform package announced by the Finance Minister last week was more of a sentiment booster and was by no means an intervention to curb fiscal deficit. Most of the steps announced have negligible revenues implications. Any meaningful revenue i

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

The end of the beginning?

Aasia Bibi has finally been declared unreservedly innocent by the Supreme Court (SC) in dismissing the review petition against her acquittal by the apex court on October 31, 2018. The SC bench headed by newly-appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif

Updated 11 Mar, 2019 08:06am

Cotton

Inefficient use of water resources

A World Bank report has accused Pakistan of making poor use of "significant" water resources. The economic costs from poor water and sanitation, floods and droughts are conservatively estimated to be 4 percent of GDP or around $12 billion per year, says t

Updated 13 Mar, 2019 07:49am

Man smuggles month-old leopard cub on plane to India

A passenger who smuggled a month-old leopard cub in hand luggage on a flight from Bangkok to Chennai has been arrested, Indian authorities said Saturday. The cub, weighing just over one kilogram (2.4 pounds), was found in a plastic grocery basket hidden i

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Man smuggles month-old leopard cub on plane to India

A passenger who smuggled a month-old leopard cub in hand luggage on a flight from Bangkok to Chennai has been arrested, Indian authorities said Saturday. The cub, weighing just over one kilogram (2.4 pounds), was found in a plastic grocery basket hidden i

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Iraq and Jordan launch oil, trade deals

Iraq resumed oil deliveries to neighbouring Jordan on Saturday as the premiers of both countries met along their shared border as part of a bid to boost trade. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi met with his Jordanian counterpart Omar al-Razzaz at the

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Iraq and Jordan launch oil, trade deals

Iraq resumed oil deliveries to neighbouring Jordan on Saturday as the premiers of both countries met along their shared border as part of a bid to boost trade. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi met with his Jordanian counterpart Omar al-Razzaz at the

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Iraq and Jordan launch oil, trade deals

Iraq resumed oil deliveries to neighbouring Jordan on Saturday as the premiers of both countries met along their shared border as part of a bid to boost trade. Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi met with his Jordanian counterpart Omar al-Razzaz at the

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Up to December 2018 figures: GIDC dues against eight sectors stand at Rs 269 billion

Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) pending outstanding against the eight sectors stood at Rs 147 billion up to 2015 as total accrual against them was Rs 287.6 billion while the total amount collected and deposited was Rs 140.3 billion. Sources sai

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Up to December 2018 figures: GIDC dues against eight sectors stand at Rs 269 billion

Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) pending outstanding against the eight sectors stood at Rs 147 billion up to 2015 as total accrual against them was Rs 287.6 billion while the total amount collected and deposited was Rs 140.3 billion. Sources sai

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Up to December 2018 figures: GIDC dues against eight sectors stand at Rs 269 billion

Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) pending outstanding against the eight sectors stood at Rs 147 billion up to 2015 as total accrual against them was Rs 287.6 billion while the total amount collected and deposited was Rs 140.3 billion. Sources sai

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Rival rallies set up tense standoff in Venezuela

Tens of thousands of protesters were set to pour onto the streets of Caracas on Saturday to back opposition leader Juan Guaido's calls for early elections as international pressure increased on President Nicolas Maduro to step down. Major European countri

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Rival rallies set up tense standoff in Venezuela

Tens of thousands of protesters were set to pour onto the streets of Caracas on Saturday to back opposition leader Juan Guaido's calls for early elections as international pressure increased on President Nicolas Maduro to step down. Major European countri

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

One dead in attack in restive southeast Iran: state media

A member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards was killed and five wounded in an armed attack in the restive southeast on Saturday, the official IRNA news agency reported. The attack took place in Sistan-Baluchistan province, long a flashpoint, where Pakis

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

One dead in attack in restive southeast Iran: state media

A member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards was killed and five wounded in an armed attack in the restive southeast on Saturday, the official IRNA news agency reported. The attack took place in Sistan-Baluchistan province, long a flashpoint, where Pakis

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Irfan Qadir: Matter fixed for February 6

The apex court after a gap of almost four years will hear a matter related to suspension of practicing licence of former Attorney General for Pakistan Irfan Qadir. The Supreme Court in March 2015 had suspended the practicing licence of Irfan Qadir and iss

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Irfan Qadir: Matter fixed for February 6

The apex court after a gap of almost four years will hear a matter related to suspension of practicing licence of former Attorney General for Pakistan Irfan Qadir. The Supreme Court in March 2015 had suspended the practicing licence of Irfan Qadir and iss

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 61.61 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 61.61 million by end-December 2018, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 153.98 million by end-December compared to 152.74 million by end-No

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 61.61 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 61.61 million by end-December 2018, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 153.98 million by end-December compared to 152.74 million by end-No

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 61.61 million mark

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 61.61 million by end-December 2018, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 153.98 million by end-December compared to 152.74 million by end-No

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Chinese help sought for exports, agriculture growth: Razzak

Prime Minister''s Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood Saturday said Pakistan seeks Chinese support for exports and agricultural growth instead of power and road infrastructure projects under the China P

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Chinese help sought for exports, agriculture growth: Razzak

Prime Minister's Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood Saturday said Pakistan seeks Chinese support for exports and agricultural growth instead of power and road infrastructure projects under the China Pa

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Chinese help sought for exports, agriculture growth: Razzak

Prime Minister's Advisor on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood Saturday said Pakistan seeks Chinese support for exports and agricultural growth instead of power and road infrastructure projects under the China Pa

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strong 6.1 magnitude quake rocks western Indonesia

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Mentawai on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) in the Mentawai island region in West Sumatra province, some 100 kilo

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Strong 6.1 magnitude quake rocks western Indonesia

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Mentawai on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) in the Mentawai island region in West Sumatra province, some 100 kilo

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Tremors also felt in Karachi: Quake jolts parts of KP

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including Peshawar, Lower Dir and Kohat and adjoining districts on Saturday evening. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department's National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad,

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Tremors also felt in Karachi: Quake jolts parts of KP

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including Peshawar, Lower Dir and Kohat and adjoining districts on Saturday evening. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department's National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad,

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Sudan's PM says voice of demonstrators should be 'respected'

Sudan's prime minister said Saturday that an ongoing protest campaign should "be respected," but insisted only an election could decide the government's fate. "In my view, the voice of demonstrators needs to be respected," Moutaz Mousa Abdallah told repor

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

China disciplines 80 officials linked to major vaccine scandal

China's corruption watchdog on Saturday said it has disciplined more than 80 officials linked to a major vaccine scandal last summer that inflamed public fears over the safety of domestically produced drugs. Changchun Changsheng Biotechnology - a major Ch

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

'Yellow vests' hit German streets in pro-diesel protest

Hundreds of people demonstrated Saturday in Stuttgart, the bastion of Germany's car industry, against a recent driving ban on older diesels, wearing yellow vests to match protesters in France whose movement began as a reaction to proposed fuel hikes. Sinc

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Unapproved housing schemes: CCP takes note of deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found that the rampant advertisement campaigns of unapproved schemes by developers and builders are a major issue in the real estate sector, reflecting deceptive marketing practices.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Unapproved housing schemes: CCP takes note of deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found that the rampant advertisement campaigns of unapproved schemes by developers and builders are a major issue in the real estate sector, reflecting deceptive marketing practices.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Unapproved housing schemes: CCP takes note of deceptive marketing practices

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found that the rampant advertisement campaigns of unapproved schemes by developers and builders are a major issue in the real estate sector, reflecting deceptive marketing practices.

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Foreign bank accounts: FBR likely to issue notices anytime soon

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in the process of establishing exact ownership of 160,000 foreign bank accounts purportedly owned by Pakistani nationals abroad through Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it is learnt. Sour

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Foreign bank accounts: FBR likely to issue notices anytime soon

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in the process of establishing exact ownership of 160,000 foreign bank accounts purportedly owned by Pakistani nationals abroad through Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it is learnt. Sour

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Foreign bank accounts: FBR likely to issue notices anytime soon

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in the process of establishing exact ownership of 160,000 foreign bank accounts purportedly owned by Pakistani nationals abroad through Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it is learnt. Sour

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

China opposes US withdrawal from INF

China on Saturday said it opposes the US decision to withdraw from a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty and urged Washington and Russia to hold "constructive" discussions. Moscow and Washington have long accused the other of violating the key Interm

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

China opposes US withdrawal from INF

China on Saturday said it opposes the US decision to withdraw from a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty and urged Washington and Russia to hold "constructive" discussions. Moscow and Washington have long accused the other of violating the key Interm

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Russia suspends nuclear missile treaty after US move

President Vlad-imir Putin on Saturday said Russia was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty in a mirror response to a US move the day before. Moscow and Washington have long accused the other of violating the Intermediate-Range

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Russia suspends nuclear missile treaty after US move

President Vlad-imir Putin on Saturday said Russia was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty in a mirror response to a US move the day before. Moscow and Washington have long accused the other of violating the Intermediate-Range

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

France's 'yellow vests' rail at police violence

France's "yellow vest" movement demonstrated against alleged police violence in rallies across the country Saturday, as nearly 60 lawyers denounced the treatment of protesters in the courts. The latest marches came a day after France's top court threw out

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

France's 'yellow vests' rail at police violence

France's "yellow vest" movement demonstrated against alleged police violence in rallies across the country Saturday, as nearly 60 lawyers denounced the treatment of protesters in the courts. The latest marches came a day after France's top court threw out

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

US highlights 'broken promises' on revolution: Iran in 'successful test' of new cruise missile

Iran announced the "successful test" of a new cruise missile with a range of over 1,350 kilometres on Saturday, coinciding with celebrations for the country's 1979 Islamic revolution. "The test of the Hoveizeh cruise missile was carried out successfully a

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

US highlights 'broken promises' on revolution: Iran in 'successful test' of new cruise missile

Iran announced the "successful test" of a new cruise missile with a range of over 1,350 kilometres on Saturday, coinciding with celebrations for the country's 1979 Islamic revolution. "The test of the Hoveizeh cruise missile was carried out successfully a

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Japan lodges protest against ban on its poultry

The Japanese government has reportedly protested with the government of Pakistan for not allowing import of its poultry and poultry products, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Division in its Import Policy Order of April 18

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Japan lodges protest against ban on its poultry

The Japanese government has reportedly protested with the government of Pakistan for not allowing import of its poultry and poultry products, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Division in its Import Policy Order of April 18

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Japan lodges protest against ban on its poultry

The Japanese government has reportedly protested with the government of Pakistan for not allowing import of its poultry and poultry products, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. The Commerce Division in its Import Policy Order of April 18

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Nawaz shifted to Lahore's Services Hospital

Deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was shifted from the Kot Lakhpat prison to Services Hospital on Saturday. A medical board headed by Dr Ayaz Mehmood will conduct medical examination of Nawaz Sharif at the hospital. In the Services Hospital, a special r

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Nawaz shifted to Lahore's Services Hospital

Deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was shifted from the Kot Lakhpat prison to Services Hospital on Saturday. A medical board headed by Dr Ayaz Mehmood will conduct medical examination of Nawaz Sharif at the hospital. In the Services Hospital, a special r

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Opposition's anti-government move: Zardari urges media to extend a helping hand

Former President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday urged the media to support the opposition's attempts to remove Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from power. He promised to help the media in return, saying that their difficulties would be eliminated. The PPP le

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Opposition's anti-government move: Zardari urges media to extend a helping hand

Former President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday urged the media to support the opposition's attempts to remove Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from power. He promised to help the media in return, saying that their difficulties would be eliminated. The PPP le

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi speaks to Gillani

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday spoke to senior Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Gillani. Sources said that Foreign Minister Qureshi telephoned Syed Ali Shah Gillani and had an indepth discussion on the deteriorating situation in Indian occ

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi speaks to Gillani

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday spoke to senior Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Gillani. Sources said that Foreign Minister Qureshi telephoned Syed Ali Shah Gillani and had an indepth discussion on the deteriorating situation in Indian occ

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

PTI candidate wins NA-91 seat

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Amir Sultan Cheema has been elected Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Sargodha constituency NA-91 constituency after re-polling held on Saturday. Aaj News reported that Cheema secured around 12000 votes as aga

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Ousting government is not the media's job: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi reminded the PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari that it was not the journalists' job to help politicians oust a government, Aaj News reported Saturday. "Job of a journalist is reporting and not to help politicians topp

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Ousting government is not the media's job: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi reminded the PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari that it was not the journalists' job to help politicians oust a government, Aaj News reported Saturday. "Job of a journalist is reporting and not to help politicians topp

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 02, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (February 03, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Saturday (February 02, 2019).

Published 03 Feb, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
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