News Archives for Print - 2019-06-22

Currency

Dell Technologies accelerates digital transformation in Pakistan

At Dell Technologies Symposium 2019, Dell Technologies unveiled its new modern workforce and infrastructure solutions transforming the IT landscape - from the edge to the core to the cloud. The latest technologies are poised to deliver the foundation cust

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

ICMAP holds national post-budget conference

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan organized a National Post Budget Conference on June 14, 2019 at a local hotel in Islamabad. Chairman FBR Syed Shabbar Zaidi graced the occasion as Chief Guest for the evening. Chairman FBR said

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Implementation on CPFTA-II commenced: FCCI

President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Syed Zia Alumdar Hussain has said that implementation on second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA-II) has been started with a focused approach to enhance Pakistani exports to Chi

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

China to give $1 billion for socio-economic uplift projects: minister

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is now entering the second phase wherein bilateral cooperation in agriculture and industrial sectors will be enhanced

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Properties, accounts, transactions: public can access data on websites of FBR, Nadra

The general public can access websites of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) to view their profiles, covering recorded transactions and data of properties and bank accounts, by using their computerised na

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

UET academic council approves new programmes

The 74th meeting of Academic Council of UET, Peshawar was held here on Friday with Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iftikhar Hussain in chair. Dr Khizar Azam Khan, Registrar UET Peshawar presented the agenda of the meeting. The Academic Council approved the recomm

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Swedish embassy hosts National Day reception

The Embassy of Sweden hosted a reception on the occasion of the National Day of Sweden. Ambassador of Sweden Ingrid Johansson welcomed the government dignitaries, diplomats, businessmen and others at the reception hosted here at a hotel on Friday.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Combat readiness, ideological strength to elevate Navy's stature: CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said on Friday that combat readiness and ideological strength would further elevate Pakistan Navy's stature as a professionally competent force, safeguarding maritime interests of Pakistan.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Sikh pilgrims to carry US dollars: Punjab governor supports proposal

Governor Punjab Chuadhry Mohammad Sarwar has supported the proposal floated by Sikh Community leaders suggesting that the Indian Sikh Pilgrims be bound to carry the US dollars with them instead of Indian rupee.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

ExD, TMUC sign memo to introduce IT courses

Excellence Delivered (ExD) Pvt Ltd and The Millennium Universal College (TMUC) signed an MoU to collaborate and facilitate each other to enhance the human capital of Pakistan by introducing information technology courses including Oracle, SAP and other ma

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Anti-army language rejected by masses: Sumsam

Provincial Information Minister Syed Sumsam Ali Bokhari has claimed that politics of using foul language against the Pakistan Army and other state institutions has completely been rejected by the masses. "The people of Pakistan will not accept those eleme

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Chinese firm keen to invest in Pakistan

Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC) Chairman, Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Friday said Li and Fung, one of the biggest Chinese buying companies expressed its keen interest for business collaboration and investment in multiple

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

EJAP organises event for environmental journalists

Pakistan is one of the most affected countries by the environmental challenges and media can play an important role to highlight the issues, causes and how to overcome such challenges. Environmental journalists and reporters need professional capacity bui

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Formulation of task force need of the hour: PRGMEA

Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has suggested that government should focus on establishing "Divisional Level" task force for bringing radical changes in export sector of countr

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

IPPs circles welcome PM's assurance of no review of PPAs

The Independent Power Producers (IPPs) circles have welcomed reports regarding Prime Minister Imran Khan's assurance of no review of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) because of the sovereign guarantees extended by t

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Live monitoring of police stations begins in Lahore

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ashfaq Khan has said that live monitoring of all police stations has been started in Lahore through recently-installed CCTV cameras to keep an eye on every unlawful activity by the officials.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Tier-1 category: Retailers demand exclusion of shops measuring 4,000 sqft

Retailers have proposed the government to exclude the shops measuring up to 4,000 square feet from the definition of tier-1 retailers till the time when majority of whole sellers and distributors got registration under Sales Tax Act, 1990. By virtue of su

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

NCCPL launches centralised know-your-customer organisation functions

Another milestone achieved National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) is pleased to announce that as a Centralized Know Your Customer "KYC" Organization "CKO" licensed under the Centralized KYC Organization Rules, 2017, it has commenced its ser

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

PAC stops AGP wasting resources on irrelevant audit paras

Snubbing the officials of the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP), a parliamentary panel Friday directed that the AGP must not waste national resources on making irrelevant audit paras. The subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which met with

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Tree plantation campaign begins across Sindh to mark BB anniversary

On the occasion of 66th birthday anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, Provincial Minister for Works & Services, Prison and Religious Affairs Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti Corruption Bar

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Drive against tax defaulting vehicles

Sindh Excise and Taxation Department (E&T) is going to kick off its four-day road checking campaign from 24 June. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the E&T Minister at his office. It was proposed that the action would be taken against the

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

KATI concerned over hefty raise in charges by CAA

President of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) Danish Khan has expressed concern over hefty increase in the throughput charges by Civil Aviation. He said that prices of a large amount of industry-related imports would increase after this deci

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

KCCI chief hails government for deferring axle load campaign for 90 days

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Junaid Esmail Makda has appreciated the Ministry of Communications for deferring the axle load campaign for a period of 90 days which was constantly being demanded by the business and industrial comm

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Experts voice concern over no relief for people in budget

Speakers at a seminar on 'Present Economic Crises and the Budget 2019-20' expressed serious concerns over lack of relief for people in the fiscal budget despite growing price-hike and soaring cost of living in the country. Institute of Historical and Soci

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Karachiites enjoy first drizzling after long heatwave

The city received its first light thundershower Friday after a long heat-wave spell, as the country's monsoon rainfall prospects stand nearly normal between July and September 2019. Weather grew a bit pleasant with the windy showers in Karachi where Karac

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

One killed as car mounts pavement

One person was killed and nine others injured on early Friday morning when a fast-moving car mounted the pavement on Korangi Crossing where they were asleep. The rescue teams rushed to the scene and shifted the body and injured to the Indus Hospital while

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Islamabad as family station: Pakistan welcomes UN's decision

Pakistan on Friday welcomed the United Nations' decision restoring Islamabad as a family station for its international staff, saying the determination and classification is a rightful acknowledgement of the turnaround in the security environment in Pakist

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Corrupt politicians: Senator vows to pursue relentless accountability

A senator from the treasury benches Friday said that the federal government would pursue relentless accountability of the corrupt politicians and would not be deterred by the 'threats and blackmail' from the opposition parties in this regard. "Prime Minis

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Buzdar, MPAs from Gujranwala discuss various issues

Members of the Punjab Assembly belonging to the Gujranwala Division met Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here on Friday and held a detailed discussion on various matters including the solution of public problems and fulfillment of basic necessit

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

ECP, Punjab minister submit responses in IHC

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat Friday submitted written responses in a petition seeking disqualification of the provincial minister. A single bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising Justice Mohsin Ak

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

SC turns down Customs' review petition

The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a review petition of the Customs Department for not allowing an Afghan national for going back to his country. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, heard the review petition of the Cus

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Election in tribal districts: ECP takes notice of violation of code of conduct

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan due to violation of code of conduct ahead of the elections in tribal districts and sought reply from him in this regard. The ECP took notice of

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Notification to form 'Commission of Inquiry' issued

The Cabinet Division Friday issued notification to constitute Commission of Inquiry, under Section-3 Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act, 2017 as the federal cabinet had accorded approval to constitution of the Commission. The commission is headed by Hussa

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Conference on energy today

An international conference on the theme of "Energy Transformation: Past, Present and Future" will commence on Saturday (today). This 15th international conference will also have exclusive sessions on "Transforming Indigenous Resources into Energy Sources

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

LHC disposes of Kamalia Sugar Mills petition

The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition of Kamalia Sugar Mills with direction to Lesco chief to decide the application of the petitioner within a week. The sugar mills through its counsel contended that the Lesco sent a bill of heavy amount and autho

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Partly Facetious: Shahbaz talking on his behalf

"I am just curious."

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

India's nefarious designs

It is heartening to note that Pakistan has made an effective strategy and is lobbying with the member states to block India's bid to get Pakistan blacklisted by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which is currently meeting in Orlando, the United States,

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Dashboard of a downturn: global recession signals

As the US-China trade war erodes confidence and central banks prepare to unleash another wave of stimulus, investors are checking which advance warning indicators might be forecasting a global economic recession.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exxon's $53 billion Iraq deal hit by contract snags, Iran tensions

Just weeks ago, the US energy giant ExxonMobil looked poised to move ahead with a $53 billion project to boost Iraq's oil output at its southern fields, a milestone in the company's ambitions to expand in the country.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Budget box of goodies

The ides of June are upon us, and Caesar is surely in trouble.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Ease of doing business

Pakistan's global ranking in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) improved to a position of 136 out of 190 countries in 2018 as against 147 out of 190 countries in 2017. But it is still far behind its peers in the region and far from being considered as a destin

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

No more new trains, please

With Sheikh Rashid in the driving seat anything that could go wrong with Pakistan Railways seems to be going wrong. Not a day passes when somewhere in Pakistan there is no train accident or an incident of train derailment. Trains reaching their destinatio

Updated 22 Jun, 2019 06:30am

The FATF challenge still persists

The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF's) meeting in Orlando on June 16-21 was to take a decision on whether to remove Pakistan from its grey list or downgrade it to its black list on the basis of the assessment report of the Asia Pacific Group (APG). Pa

Updated 22 Jun, 2019 06:30am

NAB chief directs legal action against Fawad

Rejecting the statement of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal on Friday issued directives to take legal action against him. Earlier, Chaudhry in his statemen

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

NAB chief directs legal action against Fawad

Rejecting the statement of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal on Friday issued directives to take legal action against him. Earlier, Chaudhry in his statemen

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

High regulatory fees resented: Policy board rejects SECP-framed budget

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board Friday rejected the annual budget (2019-20) framed by SECP on the grounds that it is unfriendly for investors and directed the Commission to resubmit the draft by July 1. The policy bo

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

High regulatory fees resented: Policy board rejects SECP-framed budget

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board Friday rejected the annual budget (2019-20) framed by SECP on the grounds that it is unfriendly for investors and directed the Commission to resubmit the draft by July 1. The policy bo

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

High regulatory fees resented: Policy board rejects SECP-framed budget

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board Friday rejected the annual budget (2019-20) framed by SECP on the grounds that it is unfriendly for investors and directed the Commission to resubmit the draft by July 1. The policy bo

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

SJC meeting to be held on July 2

The next meeting of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be held on July 2 to deliberate upon references against Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a judge of Supreme Court, and Sindh High Court judge Justice KK Agha, according to sources. The SJC headed by Chief Just

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

SJC meeting to be held on July 2

The next meeting of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be held on July 2 to deliberate upon references against Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a judge of Supreme Court, and Sindh High Court judge Justice KK Agha, according to sources. The SJC headed by Chief Just

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Fake accounts case: Physical remand of Zardari extended till July 2

The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupee fake bank accounts case Friday extended physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari till July 02. The officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) produced Zardari, who was arrested by the

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Fake accounts case: Physical remand of Zardari extended till July 2

The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupee fake bank accounts case Friday extended physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari till July 02. The officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) produced Zardari, who was arrested by the

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

KW&SB losing 174 million gallons of water per day

Karachi Water & Sewerage Board's (KW&SB) water supply losses have gone up to 30 percent, or 174 million gallons per day (MGD) resulting in severe water crises in the mega city of the country. As per official documents, the city was facing a water shortfal

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

KW&SB losing 174 million gallons of water per day

Karachi Water & Sewerage Board's (KW&SB) water supply losses have gone up to 30 percent, or 174 million gallons per day (MGD) resulting in severe water crises in the mega city of the country. As per official documents, the city was facing a water shortfal

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Senate panel informed: CNIC condition assumes prime importance in input adjustment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has linked the broadening of tax base with the condition of CNIC as proposed measure would compel the unregistered buyers of manufacturers to get themselves registered. A senator suggested to the government to construct

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Senate panel informed: CNIC condition assumes prime importance in input adjustment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has linked the broadening of tax base with the condition of CNIC as proposed measure would compel the unregistered buyers of manufacturers to get themselves registered. A senator suggested to the government to construct

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Senate panel informed: CNIC condition assumes prime importance in input adjustment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has linked the broadening of tax base with the condition of CNIC as proposed measure would compel the unregistered buyers of manufacturers to get themselves registered. A senator suggested to the government to construct

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Government will get budget passed, claims Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said the government will get the federal budget passed with the cooperation of its allied parties. Talking to the media outside the Parliament House, she sa

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Government will get budget passed, claims Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan Friday said the government will get the federal budget passed with the cooperation of its allied parties. Talking to the media outside the Parliament House, she sa

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Emir of Qatar arrives today

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will arrive here on a two-day official visit today to hold talks with Pakistani leadership on building a robust and mutually beneficial economic partnership, Foreign Office said. According to Fore

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Emir of Qatar arrives today

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will arrive here on a two-day official visit today to hold talks with Pakistani leadership on building a robust and mutually beneficial economic partnership, Foreign Office said. According to Fore

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Apple recalls Macbook Pros over battery fire risk

Apple has recalled a number of its older generation MacBook Pro because their batteries may overheat and "pose a fire safety risk." The recall affects 15-inch MacBook Pros with Retina displays sold between September 2015 and February 2017, the company sai

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Two governments: Uniform only difference: Asif

Co-Chai-rman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has said that military uniform is the only difference between the government of Gen Pervez Musharraf (retd) and Imran Khan's. Asif Ali Zardari expressed these views while talking to media persons

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Two governments: Uniform only difference: Asif

Co-Chai-rman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has said that military uniform is the only difference between the government of Gen Pervez Musharraf (retd) and Imran Khan's. Asif Ali Zardari expressed these views while talking to media persons

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

FATF unveils crackdown on cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency firms will be subjected to rules to prevent the abuse of digital coins such as bitcoin for money laundering, a global watchdog said on Friday, the first worldwide regulatory attempt to constrain the rapidly growing sector. The Paris-based F

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

FATF unveils crackdown on cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency firms will be subjected to rules to prevent the abuse of digital coins such as bitcoin for money laundering, a global watchdog said on Friday, the first worldwide regulatory attempt to constrain the rapidly growing sector. The Paris-based F

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

FATF unveils crackdown on cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency firms will be subjected to rules to prevent the abuse of digital coins such as bitcoin for money laundering, a global watchdog said on Friday, the first worldwide regulatory attempt to constrain the rapidly growing sector. The Paris-based F

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FATF asks Pakistan to complete action plan by October

Pakistan has until October to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FATF asks Pakistan to complete action plan by October

Pakistan has until October to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

FATF asks Pakistan to complete action plan by October

Pakistan has until October to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Probe into 30.8 trillion debt: ISI, MI representatives included in commission

The Federal Cabinet has included one representative from the Military Intelligence (MI) in the ten-member 'public funds usage' probe Commission, as well as one representative from ISI, headed by Hussein Asghar, a retired Police Officer.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Probe into 30.8 trillion debt: ISI, MI representatives included in commission

The Federal Cabinet has included one representative from the Military Intelligence (MI) in the ten-member 'public funds usage' probe Commission, as well as one representative from ISI, headed by Hussein Asghar, a retired Police Officer.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Residences to be raided to recover undeclared dollars

The government is planning to raid residential premises after approval of the Finance Bill 2019 to recover undeclared dollars. To a query, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Policy Dr Hamid Atiq Sarwar informed media here at FBR House on

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Residences to be raided to recover undeclared dollars

The government is planning to raid residential premises after approval of the Finance Bill 2019 to recover undeclared dollars. To a query, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Policy Dr Hamid Atiq Sarwar informed media here at FBR House on

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Residences to be raided to recover undeclared dollars

The government is planning to raid residential premises after approval of the Finance Bill 2019 to recover undeclared dollars. To a query, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue Policy Dr Hamid Atiq Sarwar informed media here at FBR House on

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Non-filers own over 13,000 luxurious vehicles in Karachi

Over 13000 luxurious vehicles having engine capacity 2400cc and above are owned by unregistered persons (non-filers) in Karachi. Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Badaruddin Ahmad Qureshi, disclosed this at a press conference on Assets Dec

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Non-filers own over 13,000 luxurious vehicles in Karachi

Over 13000 luxurious vehicles having engine capacity 2400cc and above are owned by unregistered persons (non-filers) in Karachi. Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Badaruddin Ahmad Qureshi, disclosed this at a press conference on Assets Dec

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Non-filers own over 13,000 luxurious vehicles in Karachi

Over 13000 luxurious vehicles having engine capacity 2400cc and above are owned by unregistered persons (non-filers) in Karachi. Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Badaruddin Ahmad Qureshi, disclosed this at a press conference on Assets Dec

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Declare your assets, PM urges nation

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday once again urged the people to declare their undisclosed assets before June 30, 2019 to help the government steer the country out of difficult economic situation.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Declare your assets, PM urges nation

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday once again urged the people to declare their undisclosed assets before June 30, 2019 to help the government steer the country out of difficult economic situation.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Info about assets, bank accounts: Data of 53 million Pakistanis uploaded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) Friday launched ''Tax Profiling System'' containing data of 53 million citizens, giving access to the filers and non-filers to the information about their assets and

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Info about assets, bank accounts: Data of 53 million Pakistanis uploaded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) Friday launched 'Tax Profiling System' containing data of 53 million citizens, giving access to the filers and non-filers to the information about their assets and b

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Info about assets, bank accounts: Data of 53 million Pakistanis uploaded

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and National Database & Registration Authority (Nadra) Friday launched 'Tax Profiling System' containing data of 53 million citizens, giving access to the filers and non-filers to the information about their assets and b

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

BoE boss dismisses claim on ''standstill'' Brexit trade

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday dismissed Boris Johnson''s claims that there would be a "standstill" trade arrangement, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

BoE boss dismisses claim on 'standstill' Brexit trade

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday dismissed Boris Johnson's claims that there would be a "standstill" trade arrangement, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

BoE boss dismisses claim on 'standstill' Brexit trade

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday dismissed Boris Johnson's claims that there would be a "standstill" trade arrangement, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index strengthens: BRIndex100 edges up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a positive note on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 13.58 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,692.47 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,709.60 and intraday low of 3

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index strengthens: BRIndex100 edges up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a positive note on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 13.58 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,692.47 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,709.60 and intraday low of 3

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (June 21, 2019) and the forecast for Saturday (June 22, 2019).

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index strengthens: BRIndex100 edges up

Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a positive note on the back of select buying, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 13.58 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,692.47 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,709.60 and intraday low of 3

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (June 21, 2019).

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Gold glistens as US-Iran tensions fuel flight to safety

Gold prices struck near six-year highs Friday as a weaker dollar and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled a flight to havens, while oil futures built on strong gains.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Gold glistens as US-Iran tensions fuel flight to safety

Gold prices struck near six-year highs Friday as a weaker dollar and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled a flight to havens, while oil futures built on strong gains.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Gold glistens as US-Iran tensions fuel flight to safety

Gold prices struck near six-year highs Friday as a weaker dollar and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled a flight to havens, while oil futures built on strong gains.

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (June 21, 2019).

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Airlines halt Hormuz flights

Some of the world''s leading carriers including British Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines on Friday suspended flights over the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran-US tensions flare over the downing of a drone. The suspensions will affect many thousands of pass

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (June 21, 2019)

Published 22 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Airlines halt Hormuz flights

Some of the world's leading carriers including British Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines on Friday suspended flights over the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran-US tensions flare over the downing of a drone. The suspensions will affect many thousands of passe

Published 22 Jun, 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 28	293.94

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 28 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 28 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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