News Archives for Print - 2019-04-09

Huawei celebrates pre-orders of P30 Series smartphones

Pre-orders have been ringing in for HUAWEI P30 Series since its announcement at the beginning of April with HUAWEI P30 Pro and P30 breaking all flagship records off the chart! This prompted Huawei to throw a celebration for its success.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PITB, SKMCH&RC, PESSI sign MoU

In order to ensure Public Service Delivery efficient and accessible to grass root level in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan, health and education are the most important sectors to bring reforms through Information Technolog

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PTI lays foundation of transparent Pakistan: Buzdar

Terming indiscriminate accountability of the corrupt elements necessary for national development, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday said the PTI government has laid the foundation for a transparent Pakistan.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Hike in fuel prices will increase production cost: ex-PIAF chief

The trade and industry have condemned the government for increasing prices of petroleum products up to R s6 per liter, terming it bad news for the country's economy, as this hike in fuel rates would lead to increasing cost of production.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Partly Facetious: Buzdar will fall in love

"There is something about a U turn that I have come to love."

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Commissioning of LPG air mix plant at Awaran held

Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA) with its foreign partner M/s Aetherdbs of USA has introduced Synthetic Natural Gas (LPG Air Mix) technology in Pakistan and regional markets, the gas which synthesized by blending LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Implementation of new educational policies: Educationists share experience, future roadmap

Over 100 leaders from education sector here on Monday shared their experience and future roadmap with teachers and academia to empower school leaders for implementing new policies of educational/academic frameworks, global education systems, innovative cu

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

One third women in Punjab face some sort of violence: UNFPA

One of every three women in Punjab between 15 and 64 years has faced some form of violence, according to a survey conducted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that was funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fake accounts case: another reference filed against Ghani Majeed

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Monday filed another reference in the fake bank accounts scam against Khawaja Abdul Ghani Majeed, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Omni Group of Companies, and others. The Bureau filed the reference against CEO Omni G

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

'Government should supervise, subsidise educational institutions'

The educationists and academia on Monday stressed that the government should supervise and subsidise the educational institutions if it wants to increase the literacy rate in the country on practical grounds. They said this during a seminar titled 'Qualit

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Levies, Khasadar forces merged into KP Police

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Monday announced immediate merger of Levies and Khasadar force into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police force. Addressing a news conference in Peshawar, Mahmood Khan said 28,000 personnel of both the forces will

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Islamabad to become plastic free city by end of this year; Senate body informed

The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change was informed on Monday that Islamabad will be made a plastic free city by the end of this year as the ministry is taking all necessary measures to achieve the goal. The meeting of the committee met with Sena

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

SC disposes of 688 cases in two weeks of March

The Supreme Court disposed of 688 cases in the last two weeks of March, leaving the pendency at 38,388 cases. According to the Supreme Court office, there were 38,245 cases pending on March 16, 2019 and another 831 new cases were added to this figure. In

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PC to accord approval to various agenda items today

The Privatization Commission (PC) Board will give its approval to the signing of contract with Financial Advisor (FA) on privatization of two RLNG Power Plants and appointment of FA for SME Bank Limited in a meeting scheduled to be held today (Tuesday). S

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PEF chairman urges Punjab government to allocate Rs 22 billion

Punjab Education Foundation Chairman Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi said that they will request the Punjab government to allocate Rs 22 billion in the upcoming budget for provision of education to 2.6 million children studying in the partner schools of the foundatio

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Wheat growers advised to wait till full maturity of crops

Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has advised the wheat growers to wait till full maturity of their crops before harvesting as this year rain fall was more than the normal and temperature also remained lower. In an advisory issued for the wheat crop, th

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

EPD Punjab directs field staff to carry out surprise visits of hospitals

In order to bound the large private hospitals of the province to follow environmental standards and ensuring proper cleanliness, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has directed all its field formations to carry out surprise visits of hospi

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

SSGC holds road show against gas theft

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Limited on Friday held a road show with fleet of more than fifty vehicles to send message to those stealing gas for domestic or industrial purpose that strict legal action will be taken against them which included imprisonm

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Grants to varsities: CM lauded for disapproving summary

Vice Chancellor of University of Karachi, Professor Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan has welcomed Sindh Chief Minister's disapproving the summary that failed to allocate grants to major universities of the province. He hoped that all the universities across the pro

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Chinese poster expo held at SU

One-day Chinese poster exhibition was held at Area Study Centre Fareast Southeast Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro in collaboration with Confucius Institute, Karachi. University of Sindh Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat on this occasion sa

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

AMTF urges government to provide health coverage to thalassemic children

Executive Director of Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), Ateeq Ur Rehman has urged the government to realise the responsibility and provide the health coverage to thalassemic children. On world health day, he said we should affirm and establis

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Night landing system to be installed at Gwadar Airport

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) will install night landing system at Gwadar International Airport. According to details, the directives to install night landing system at Gwadar International Airport were issued by Shahrukh Nusrat, Secretary Avia

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Devising law as per market's needs: PBIF chief proposes new taxation authority

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) president Mian Zahid Hussain has proposed there should be a fresh taxation authority to devise laws in accordance with the market's requirement so that the revenue through taxes for the government could

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

City Council seeks powers under Article 40-A of the Constitution

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Council that is also known as City Council adopted a resolution reiterating its demand to the Sindh government for devolution of administrative and financial powers to the local bodies setup as per Article 40-A of th

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Islamic banking industry market share surges to 13.5 percent

With 17 percent growth in assets, the market share of Islamic banking industry in the overall banking industry has surged to 13.5 percent by the end of December 2018 (CY18).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Refund to Punjab govt employee: LHC summons Commissioner Inland Revenue

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned Commissioner Inland Revenue Muhammad Irfan Raza to appear in person before the LHC, for not allegedly issuing refund to a former employee of the Punjab government whose account was attached on the basis of tax defa

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Tobacco industry urges government to adopt balanced fiscal approach

The documented tobacco industry has urged the government to adopt a balanced fiscal approach with effective enforcement measures to curtail the sale of tax-evaded cigarettes, which would generate revenue over and above Rs 115 billion by the end of 2018-19

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

500 police personnel deployed for five people: Kaira

Criticising Prime Minister Imran Khan and his ministers for inviting Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to stage a sit-in, PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government cannot even afford assembling of five people.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

QWP protests against price hike

Activists and workers of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) in Swabi on Monday held a protest demonstration against the exorbitant prices of commodities and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government had utterly failed to control them.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Multan airport: Aviation division asked to conduct inquiry into recruitments

A parliamentary panel Monday directed the division of Aviation to conduct an inquiry into the recruitment of 258 employees against 181 sanctioned posts at Multan International Airport in 2012.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

FIA receives 29,577 complaints after enactment of PECA

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has received a total of 29,577 complaints after the enactment of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), admitting needs for awareness and resources to deal with the misuse of social media.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Seven districts of Sindh to face moderate drought: Met Office

The Met Office has warned that seven districts of Sindh will face a moderate drought, saying that no rainfall expected in the province. The drought plagued districts that include Badin, Hyderabad, Sajawal, Sanghar, Thatta, Umerkot and Tharparkar will cont

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PPMA defends increase in prices of locally produced medicines

The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PPMA) has said that the government ordered 15 percent increase in prices of locally produced medicines in January this year to ensure the very survival of the pharmaceutical industry of the country f

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Crackdown against illegal patrol pumps launched

MCC Quetta (Preventive) and MCC Hyderabad jointly initiated crackdown against illegal patrol pumps at Jaffarabad-Jaccoabad highway and recovered 75,000 liters of foreign origin illegal diesels. Eight pumps were dismantled. The owners of the pumps along wi

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

May 12 carnage: SHC seeks reply from government for not constituting JIT

Sindh High Court (SHC) Monday sought reply from provincial government for not constituting Joint Investigation Team (JIT) into May 12, 2007 carnage and ordered to furnish it by April 22, 2019. A division bench of SHC headed by Justice Iqbal Kalhoro issued

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Recruitment will be carried out in two phases: adviser

Adviser to the Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti-corruption, Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the Sindh government had started process of recruitment in government departments adding that recruitment would be carried out in two phases

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

CM for legal battle to get over Rs 7 billion deducted at source by FBR

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed his legal team to file a case against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the high court (SHC) against FBR's reluctance to refund Rs 7054.743 million which it had deducted from the provincial consolidate

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

KMC electricity bill: SC seeks workable solution for payment

Supreme Court (SC) on Monday summoned Secretaries of Local Government, Finance and Energy Departments in Sindh to appear in the court to give a workable solution about the outstanding dues on account of electricity bill of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

KMC electricity bill: SC seeks workable solution for payment

Supreme Court (SC) on Monday summoned Secretaries of Local Government, Finance and Energy Departments in Sindh to appear in the court to give a workable solution about the outstanding dues on account of electricity bill of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Murad orders deptts to fill 41,000 vacant posts

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed all provincial departments to start process for recruitment of 41,000 employees from grade one to grade 15 against existing vacancies purely on merit and through a transparent procedure.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Al-Azizia Steel Mill case: Nawaz files plea seeking exemption from appearance

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday filed an application in Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking exemption from appearance during hearing of his appeal against Al-Azizia Steel Mill verdict, which is scheduled for Tuesday (today).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Pakistani origin of US national: IHC reserves verdict regarding extradition

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday reserved judgement regarding the extradition of a Pakistani origin US national Talha Haroon, who is allegedly involved in hatching a conspiracy to carry out a terrorism activity in New York, USA.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Interim setup in Afghanistan: PM's repeated remarks incite tension again

Prime Minister Imran Khan's repeat of his earlier remarks on an interim setup in Afghanistan re-flared tension between the two countries, as Kabul summoned top Pakistani diplomat on Sunday - twice in two weeks.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

IHC extends interim bail of Qaim

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday extended interim bail of former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah in fake bank accounts case. A division bench of IHC comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the petition of the former

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

NAB made me an accused in fake bank accounts case: Qaim

Former Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that neither did he receive any notice nor was charged of any irregularity during his 55-year political career, but the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made him an accused in the fake bank a

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

NA body seeks details of abandoned or incomplete housing projects

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Monday sought details of the abandoned or incomplete housing projects announced by previous prime ministers and executed by the Ministry for Housing and Works and attached departments.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Bank accounts of 4,863 individuals blocked: NACTA

The government has blocked bank accounts of 4,863 individuals through State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and an amount of over Rs 131.595 million has been frozen, said a report issued by National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Two C-130 loaded with relief goods will be sent to Iran; Qureshi tells Zarif

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Monday telephoned his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif and informed him that two C-130 loaded with relief goods will immediately be sent to Iran to help the flood-affected people.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Fazl likely to meet Nawaz today

Chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazl ur Rehman on Monday telephoned former premier Nawaz Sharif and enquired about his health and well being. Fazl also shared his views about the country's current situation. On the request of JUI(

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Qureshi's India attack talk draws skepticism

The warning by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday that Pakistan has credible intelligence India is planning another military attack between 16th to the 20th of April against Pakistan, has been received with a dose of skepticism by t

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Balochistan students' delegation visits SU

A students' delegation from Balochistan has visited University of Sindh, Jamshoro as a part of their country-wide exposure trip. This 165 member contingent was representative of University of Balochistan Quetta, University of Law College Quetta, Balochist

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Sindh E&T department collects Rs 54.699 billion in nine months

Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Monday claimed to have collected Rs 54.699 billion during nine months of current fiscal year.According to E&T officials, the department has collected Rs 54.699 billion from July 2018 to March 2019 as against

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

BJP seniors eased out

It is quite interesting to note that the Chanakya mindset has resorted to a new ploy ahead of the 2019 general election in India. According to media reports, Hindu groups backing Modi have toned down their religious fervor.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Modi's rivals see India election gain hitting PM on economy

More than two years after the surprise withdrawal of most of India's currency from circulation, the painful consequences stalk its architect as he seeks another term at the helm of Asia's third-largest economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the "

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

A debacle in the making?

Despite the controversies surrounding the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf's (PTI's) 'victory' in the 2018 elections, this may not turn out to be what this government is likely to be remembered by. If anything, it will be remembered for its inept and disastrous

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Rising inflation

The rate of inflation in Pakistan, as measured by the year-to-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been rising steadily over the last one year. It stood at 3.2 percent in March 2018. A year later it has, more or less, trebled to 9.4 percent.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Warning of another Indian attack

Talking to the media on Sunday, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had something distressing to reveal about Indian intentions. "The possibility of a war between the two counties sill persists," he said, "and the Pulwama-like incident could happen agai

Updated 09 Apr, 2019 07:08am

Cost of corruption

According to a research carried out by the International Monetary Fund, curbing corruption could generate about dollar one trillion in tax revenues annually across the world. In addition to increasing government revenues, fighting corruption could also re

Updated 09 Apr, 2019 07:08am

US designates Iran's Guards as terrorist organization

The United States on Monday designated Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, ramping up already far-reaching efforts to undermine the clerical government in Tehran - which swiftly retaliated by calling US troops terrorists.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

US designates Iran's Guards as terrorist organization

The United States on Monday designated Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, ramping up already far-reaching efforts to undermine the clerical government in Tehran - which swiftly retaliated by calling US troops terrorists.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Indian Air Force still peddling lies

India's air force presented what it called "irrefutable evidence" Monday that it downed a Pakistan fighter jet in February. Pakistan has repeatedly denied that it lost an F-16 over the skies in Kashmir while a US magazine, citing top defence officials, ha

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

CDA auctions off 25 residential plots worth Rs 1,024 million

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has successfully auctioned 25 residential plots, worth Rs 1,024 million (approximately), on Monday. The plots were auctioned on first day of four days auction held by the CDA here at Jinnah Convention Centre. The au

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Two-day parleys on CPFTA-II begin today

Pakistan and China are holding a two-day (April 9-10, 2019) parleys in Beijing to finalise second phase of China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), which is expected to attract criticism from domestic industry, well-informed sources told Business R

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Two-day parleys on CPFTA-II begin today

Pakistan and China are holding a two-day (April 9-10, 2019) parleys in Beijing to finalise second phase of China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), which is expected to attract criticism from domestic industry, well-informed sources told Business R
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Dozen dead as boat sinks on way to Mali market

A boat headed for market laden with merchandise and vendors capsized in the Niger River in Mali, claiming about a dozen lives, authorities said Monday. The victims had been on their way Sunday to a weekly market in Markala, in central Mali, where people f
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New banking ombudsman still waiting for oath

The oath-taking ceremony of new Banking Ombudsman (Mohtasib) has not taken place although over three months have passed since the issuance of a notification about his appointment. The four-year term of the current Banking Ombudsman expired on March 13, 20
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (April 08, 2019) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 09, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New banking ombudsman still waiting for oath

The oath-taking ceremony of new Banking Ombudsman (Mohtasib) has not taken place although over three months have passed since the issuance of a notification about his appointment. The four-year term of the current Banking Ombudsman expired on March 13, 20
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

New banking ombudsman still waiting for oath

The oath-taking ceremony of new Banking Ombudsman (Mohtasib) has not taken place although over three months have passed since the issuance of a notification about his appointment. The four-year term of the current Banking Ombudsman expired on March 13, 20
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

FY08-16: PBS approves rebasing of CPI

The Governing Council of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has approved the proposal of rebasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from financial year 2007-08 to financially year 2015-16. The approval was given in the 17th meeting of the Governing Council
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

GST on supplies to Fata/Pata: Blanket exemption creates unrest among industries: FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has said that blanket exemption of sales tax on supplies to the erstwhile Fata/Pata up to June 30, 2023 has created great unrest among industries, as there is a huge gap between prices of prod
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

GST on supplies to Fata/Pata: Blanket exemption creates unrest among industries: FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has said that blanket exemption of sales tax on supplies to the erstwhile Fata/Pata up to June 30, 2023 has created great unrest among industries, as there is a huge gap between prices of prod
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

GST on supplies to Fata/Pata: Blanket exemption creates unrest among industries: FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has said that blanket exemption of sales tax on supplies to the erstwhile Fata/Pata up to June 30, 2023 has created great unrest among industries, as there is a huge gap between prices of prod
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Kartarpur Corridor: India's proposal accepted: FO

Pakistan has accepted India's proposal for a meeting of technical experts of two countries on Kartarpur Corridor to be held on April 16, the Foreign Office said. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal tweeted, "Continuing with Pakistan's spirit of
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Kartarpur Corridor: India's proposal accepted: FO

Pakistan has accepted India's proposal for a meeting of technical experts of two countries on Kartarpur Corridor to be held on April 16, the Foreign Office said. Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal tweeted, "Continuing with Pakistan's spirit of
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Yarn Prices
Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

French delegation of 23 companies arrives

A French delegation of 23 companies active in various sectors has arrived on a four-day visit to the country to explore the opportunities for investment in various sectors. The delegation headed by Thierry Pflimlin, Chairman of the France-Pakistan Busines
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 08, 2019)

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PM releases policy statement on Ehsaas poverty alleviation programme

The Prime Minister on Monday released the policy statement on Ehsaas, which is the recently announced poverty alleviation program of the government. The statement was tweeted out by the Prime Minister and was posted on the Prime Minister's official websit
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PSM revival: government may seek investment from global companies

The federal government is likely to go for International Competitive Bidding (ICB) seeking investment from international companies for joint ventures to revive the dysfunctional Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PSM revival: government may seek investment from global companies

The federal government is likely to go for International Competitive Bidding (ICB) seeking investment from international companies for joint ventures to revive the dysfunctional Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Cotton
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

PSM revival: government may seek investment from global companies

The federal government is likely to go for International Competitive Bidding (ICB) seeking investment from international companies for joint ventures to revive the dysfunctional Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Kerb
Pakistan Economic Indicators

Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Appointments of CEOs of Gencos to be approved today

The federal cabinet is to approve appointments of Chief Executives Officers (CEOs) of three Generation Companies (Gencos) on Tuesday (today). The names of the three candidates are expected to be Tanveer A Jaffery, Hammad Amer Hashmi and Sebeeh-uz-Zaman Fa
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Vegetable Oil
Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Appointments of CEOs of Gencos to be approved today

The federal cabinet is to approve appointments of Chief Executives Officers (CEOs) of three Generation Companies (Gencos) on Tuesday (today). The names of the three candidates are expected to be Tanveer A Jaffery, Hammad Amer Hashmi and Sebeeh-uz-Zaman Fa
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Vegetable Oil
Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Appointments of CEOs of Gencos to be approved today

The federal cabinet is to approve appointments of Chief Executives Officers (CEOs) of three Generation Companies (Gencos) on Tuesday (today). The names of the three candidates are expected to be Tanveer A Jaffery, Hammad Amer Hashmi and Sebeeh-uz-Zaman Fa
Published 09 Apr, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 08, 2019).

Published 09 Apr, 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 29	293.94

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 29 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
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