News Archives for Print - 2019-03-21

Youth festival planned for April in Peshawar

Edifiers Youth Network (EYN) has announced to organize a youth festival in the next month in Peshawar to empower the youth by converting the youth bulge into youth dividend. For this end, PYF incorporates the following agenda that includes; awareness and

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

3G & 4G users reach 64.57 million by end-February: PTA

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan has reached 64.57 million by end-February 2019, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 156.92 million by end-February compared to 153.302 million by e

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mahmood Zia named acting MD SNGPL

Board of Directors of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has appointed Mahmood Zia as new acting managing director SNGPL with immediate effect.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

CCoE asks PD to furnish plan for recovering outstanding dues of Discos

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has sought a viable plan for recovery of receivables of each Distribution Company (Disco) from Power Division by next week, official sources told Business Recorder.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PCP organises Pakistan Philanthropy Forum at IBA

The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) on Wednesday held the Pakistan Philanthropy Forum 2019 at IBA Karachi, under the theme 'Unlocking Philanthropy's Potential: The Power of Partnerships'.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Crash of global pulses market offsets brunt of rupee devaluation

The crash of global pulses market widely helped Pakistan offset the rupee devaluation brunt, as the country's total commodity import reached $356.620 million in July-Feb 2018-19. Talking to Business Recorder on Wednesday, pulses importers said that

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Over 200 cataract operations conducted at free camp

Aiming to decrease burden of cataract in society, more than 200 patients were operated during a three-day free eye and diabetes camp established by Hawa Ilm-ul-Shifa Trust. Camp was set up at Sheikh Eye & Diabetic Hospital located in North Nazimabad on We

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Baton charge on peaceful PPP workers unacceptable: Wahab

Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law and Anticorruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab has strongly condemned baton charge and arrest of peaceful political workers who gathered in Islamabad to express solidarity with their leadership. In a statem

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Six policemen killed in Balochistan attack

At least six policemen were killed in a raid on a checkpoint in Balochistan, officials said Wednesday, in the latest Taliban-claimed attack in the restive area. The assault took place in the mountainous Sanjawi area of Ziarat district, some 80 kilometres

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Senate body members visit IMC

The members of the Senate's standing committee on production and industries paid a visit to the Indus Motor Company (IMC) on Tuesday. The members were briefed by the IMC chief executive Ali Asghar Jamali on the company's contributions to economy and how i

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Meezan Bank to implement new remittance processing system

Meezan Bank has signed a landmark agreement with Computer Research Private Limited (CR-PL) for implementation of a new remittance processing system. Under the said agreement, CR-PL has implemented a new remittance processing system that will enable the Ba

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

NBP sets up 'Worker's Foree Remittance Account'

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has setup "Worker's Foree Remittance Account" counter at the office of the Protectorate of the Emigrants Karachi to facilitate the overseas workers for sending their earnings to their relatives in Pakistan. This counter wil

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

SHC directs orphanages to register under relevant law

Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the orphanages in the province to get themselves registered immediately under the Orphanage Law and directed the Chief Secretary Sindh to devise a mechanism for getting an orphan his "identity" being the citizen of the

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PM, JCSC chief discuss security situation

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM's Office. The security situation of the country, including professional matters pertaining to Armed Forces of Pakistan were

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Partly Facetious: Bilawal's spoken English is the best

"His spoken English is the best."

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Anger sweeps IoK as teacher dies in custody

Schools and businesses shut across Indian-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday as protests grew over the death in police custody of a young school teacher that sparked outrage across the restive territory. Police bundled Rizwan Asad Pandit from his home in a lat

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Budget proposals: PSX for aligning stock CGT with property rates

Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has recommended to the Finance Ministry to review the mechanism for payment of capital gains tax (CGT) on disposal of securities and align the rates of capital gains tax on disposal of securities with the rates of CGT

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Nawaz won't meet visitors today due to health condition

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz Wednesday tweeted that Mian Nawaz Sharif will not be able to receive any visitors on Thursday (today) due to his health condition. Nawaz is facing a seven-year prison sentence at Kot Lakhpat Jail in

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Petition of ex-IHC judge fixed for March 25

The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed a petition, filed by a former judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui against his dismissal by Supreme Judicial Council, for March 25. A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Ju

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Four bodies with bullet in heads found in Ghotki

Four dead bodies with bullet wounds in heads found on Wednesday in Sarhad police station jurisdiction in Ghotki district of Sindh. Local people found four dead bodies under a National Highway bridge at Saleemabad village near Sarhad Umar Daho. The people

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Four blind youths have successful corneal transplantation at SHE

The Spencer's Eye Hospital (SEH) located in Lyari neighbourhood of the metropolis has successfully performed corneal transplantation upon four blind youths, including a five-year-old boy. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation-run (KMC) hospital has resumed

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Undocumented/unregistered Afghans: Afghanistan agrees on repatriation by June

The Afghan government has, in principle, agreed on repatriation of undocumented/unregistered Afghans by June 2019 who are around 0.5 million in number with yet to be identified location of residencies, said Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Saleem Kh

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Successful conclusion of HBL PSL

International cricket seems to have made a comeback. The successful conclusion of HBL PSL-4 says it all. It is therefore good to know that all PSL matches of its next edition will be played only in Pakistan. The ISPR chief Maj-Gen Asif Ghafoor has announc

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Rags-to-riches Skoda mulls post-Brexit sales woes

Once the butt of jokes, Czech-made Skoda cars have won over Brits, but the UK's looming exit from the European Union could deal a heavy blow to the brand and the entire Czech economy Britain is the fifth largest export market for the Czech Republic, an EU

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Re-engaging the US

President Donald Trump is notorious for his bluntness, arrogance and off the cuff remarks. He does not mince words and reaches the core point without beating about the bush. There is a general perception that President Trump does not like Pakistan and Mus

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

What's going on?

Advisor Commerce tells us government has managed economic stabilization. What he does not tell us is what precise measures the government has taken in this regard. When we surf the government's reforms stratosphere, we see little evidence. Advisor Commerc

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

FATA uplift

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government has revealed its ambitious plans to implement the merger of erstwhile FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) that was announced last year and initiate development to help the tribal areas to catch up with the rest

Updated 26 Mar, 2019 06:05am

Improvement in C/A deficit

Thanks mainly to a marked decrease in imports and a substantial rise in home remittances, the current account (C/A) deficit of the country has shrunk by a considerable margin during the current year so far. According to the latest data released by the Sta

Updated 26 Mar, 2019 06:06am

Afghanistan presidential election delayed

War-torn Afghanistan has delayed its presidential election until September 28, officials announced Wednesday, the second time the ballot has been put back and five months later than it was originally scheduled to be held. The announcement by the Independe

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Afghanistan presidential election delayed

War-torn Afghanistan has delayed its presidential election until September 28, officials announced Wednesday, the second time the ballot has been put back and five months later than it was originally scheduled to be held. The announcement by the Independe

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

1700cc and above: FED imposed on locally-made cars and SUVs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed federal excise duty (FED) on locally manufactured cars and SUVs, etc, of engine capacity exceeding 1700cc and above. According to the FBR''s budget instructions issued to the field formations here on Wednesda

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

1700cc and above: FED imposed on locally-made cars and SUVs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed federal excise duty (FED) on locally manufactured cars and SUVs, etc, of engine capacity exceeding 1700cc and above. According to the FBR's budget instructions issued to the field formations here on Wednesday

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

1700cc and above: FED imposed on locally-made cars and SUVs

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed federal excise duty (FED) on locally manufactured cars and SUVs, etc, of engine capacity exceeding 1700cc and above. According to the FBR's budget instructions issued to the field formations here on Wednesday

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Student murders professor over proposed co-ed party

A student stabbed a college professor to death on Wednesday in Bahawalpur, apparently because he felt that a planned party that women were going to be involved with would be un-Islamic, a police official said. Khalid Hameed, an English professor at the Go

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Student murders professor over proposed co-ed party

A student stabbed a college professor to death on Wednesday in Bahawalpur, apparently because he felt that a planned party that women were going to be involved with would be un-Islamic, a police official said. Khalid Hameed, an English professor at the Go

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Seven-member bench formed to determine definition of 'terrorism'

Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday constituted a seven-member bench to determine the definition of 'terrorism' and the cases that fall within the category. The newly constituted bench will be headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa. The cas

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Seven-member bench formed to determine definition of 'terrorism'

Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday constituted a seven-member bench to determine the definition of 'terrorism' and the cases that fall within the category. The newly constituted bench will be headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa. The cas

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

JI formally quits MMA

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has formally parted ways with Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), an alliance of five religious parties. Acting Emir of the JI Liaqat Baloch here on Wednesday during the meeting of the religious parties' alliance formally informed the MMA

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

JI formally quits MMA

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has formally parted ways with Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), an alliance of five religious parties. Acting Emir of the JI Liaqat Baloch here on Wednesday during the meeting of the religious parties' alliance formally informed the MMA

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Dagha made secretary finance

The government has decided to appoint Secretary Commerce Mohammad Younus Dagha as secretary finance to replace Arif Ahmed Khan, who is retiring today (Thursday), to deal with the immediate challenges of widening budget deficit and narrow tax base. A notif

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Dagha made secretary finance

The government has decided to appoint Secretary Commerce Mohammad Younus Dagha as secretary finance to replace Arif Ahmed Khan, who is retiring today (Thursday), to deal with the immediate challenges of widening budget deficit and narrow tax base. A notif

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Dagha made secretary finance

The government has decided to appoint Secretary Commerce Mohammad Younus Dagha as secretary finance to replace Arif Ahmed Khan, who is retiring today (Thursday), to deal with the immediate challenges of widening budget deficit and narrow tax base. A notif

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Dagha made secretary finance

The government has decided to appoint Secretary Commerce Mohammad Younus Dagha as secretary finance to replace Arif Ahmed Khan, who is retiring today (Thursday), to deal with the immediate challenges of widening budget deficit and narrow tax base. A notif

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

NAB created for carrying out 'political engineering': Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was created for carrying out 'political engineering' and his party had committed a mistake by not amending its 'black' laws during its gover

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

NAB created for carrying out 'political engineering': Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was created for carrying out 'political engineering' and his party had committed a mistake by not amending its 'black' laws during its gover

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Samjhauta Express attack case: Indian HC summoned over acquittal of accused

Pakistan summoned Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and lodged with him a strong protest and condemnations against the acquittal of all four accused in the 2007 Samjhauta terrorist attacks in which 44 innocent Pakistanis had lost their lives.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Samjhauta Express attack case: Indian HC summoned over acquittal of accused

Pakistan summoned Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and lodged with him a strong protest and condemnations against the acquittal of all four accused in the 2007 Samjhauta terrorist attacks in which 44 innocent Pakistanis had lost their lives.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mahathir due today

Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad will arrive on a three-day visit today (Thursday) to participate in Pakistan Day parade as the guest of honour and also to hold talks with the country leadership focusing on economic, trade, investment, and d

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mahathir due today

Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad will arrive on a three-day visit today (Thursday) to participate in Pakistan Day parade as the guest of honour and also to hold talks with the country leadership focusing on economic, trade, investment, and d

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

PTCL encourages customers to opt for eBilling

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) encouraged its customers to opt for eBilling, instead of receiving monthly paper bills, in its effort to help save the environment. This initiative will, not only create awareness on preserving nature but,

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan-EU political dialogue held in Brussels

The 5th round of Pakistan-EU Political Dialogue was co-chaired in Brussels today by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service Jean-Christophe Belliard in Brussels. The two sides held detailed exc

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, plans balance sheet reduction slowdown

The Federal Reserve took a sharply less aggressive policy posture on Wednesday, signaling it will not hike interest rates this year amid a slowing economy and announcing a plan to end its balance sheet reduction program by September. The US central bank r

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, plans balance sheet reduction slowdown

The Federal Reserve took a sharply less aggressive policy posture on Wednesday, signaling it will not hike interest rates this year amid a slowing economy and announcing a plan to end its balance sheet reduction program by September. The US central bank r

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, plans balance sheet reduction slowdown

The Federal Reserve took a sharply less aggressive policy posture on Wednesday, signaling it will not hike interest rates this year amid a slowing economy and announcing a plan to end its balance sheet reduction program by September. The US central bank r

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Wapda asked to seek financing in RMB

The federal government has directed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to seek Chinese financing for water sector projects in RMB (Yuan) rather than US dollars, official sources told Business Recorder. The decision taken at a high level

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Wapda asked to seek financing in RMB

The federal government has directed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to seek Chinese financing for water sector projects in RMB (Yuan) rather than US dollars, official sources told Business Recorder. The decision taken at a high level

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (March 20, 2019) and the forecast for Thursday (March 21, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Wapda asked to seek financing in RMB

The federal government has directed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to seek Chinese financing for water sector projects in RMB (Yuan) rather than US dollars, official sources told Business Recorder. The decision taken at a high level

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Increase in water usage charges: Proposal endorsed by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has endorsed the proposal to increase the water usage charges to Rs 1.10 per unit for the AJK government on hydropower generation with the objective to give it dispensation similar to the provinces.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Increase in water usage charges: Proposal endorsed by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has endorsed the proposal to increase the water usage charges to Rs 1.10 per unit for the AJK government on hydropower generation with the objective to give it dispensation similar to the provinces.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Increase in water usage charges: Proposal endorsed by ECC

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has endorsed the proposal to increase the water usage charges to Rs 1.10 per unit for the AJK government on hydropower generation with the objective to give it dispensation similar to the provinces.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi co-chairs first meeting of political parties forum on CPEC

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the Political Parties Forum on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further enhance mutual understanding and reinforce collective commitment to create a favourable environment for CPEC.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi co-chairs first meeting of political parties forum on CPEC

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the Political Parties Forum on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further enhance mutual understanding and reinforce collective commitment to create a favourable environment for CPEC.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 20, 2019)

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi co-chairs first meeting of political parties forum on CPEC

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the Political Parties Forum on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further enhance mutual understanding and reinforce collective commitment to create a favourable environment for CPEC.

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

'False in one thing, false in everything': SC takes major step

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared that the rule falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus (false in one thing, false in everything) shall be an integral part of Pakistani jurisprudence in criminal cases and the same shall be given effect to, followed and app

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

'False in one thing, false in everything': SC takes major step

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared that the rule falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus (false in one thing, false in everything) shall be an integral part of Pakistani jurisprudence in criminal cases and the same shall be given effect to, followed and app

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 rangebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 2.96 points or 0.07 percent to close at 4,054.90 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,068.55 and an intraday

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 rangebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 2.96 points or 0.07 percent to close at 4,054.90 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,068.55 and an intraday

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 rangebound

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 lost 2.96 points or 0.07 percent to close at 4,054.90 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,068.55 and an intraday

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Sindh CM summoned by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to appear before it on March 26. Sources said that NAB Rawalpindi has summoned Shah in the Thatta Sugar Mills case. The NAB has asked Chief Minister Sindh to pr

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: easier trend

Weaker trend was witnessed on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee tended lower in terms of the dollar in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed five paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 139.43 and Rs 139.45 respectiv

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Sindh CM summoned by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to appear before it on March 26. Sources said that NAB Rawalpindi has summoned Shah in the Thatta Sugar Mills case. The NAB has asked Chief Minister Sindh to pr

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: easier trend

Weaker trend was witnessed on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee tended lower in terms of the dollar in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed five paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 139.43 and Rs 139.45 respectiv

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Zardari, son given questionnaires

Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday appeared before a Combined Investigation Team (CIT) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and recorded their statements in connection with fak

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Zardari, son given questionnaires

Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday appeared before a Combined Investigation Team (CIT) of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and recorded their statements in connection with fak

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Four kidnapped Iranian soldiers recovered

Security forces on Wednesday recovered four kidnapped Iranian soldiers after an exchange of fire with terrorists belonging to a proscribed organisation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The media wing of the military said th

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Four kidnapped Iranian soldiers recovered

Security forces on Wednesday recovered four kidnapped Iranian soldiers after an exchange of fire with terrorists belonging to a proscribed organisation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The media wing of the military said th

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 20, 2019).

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (March 20, 2019)

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (March 20, 2019)

Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

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
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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