Print - 2019-08-23
New healthcare plan

New healthcare plan

As part of his government's plan to promote universal health coverage, last Saturday Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the 'Sehat Sahulat (health facility) Programme' for people with disabilities as well as their families. "We want to cover everyone and
Updated 23 Aug, 2019 06:11am
Remuneration of banks' board members

Remuneration of banks' board members

According to the latest instructions, the State Bank has fixed the maximum limit of remuneration at Rs 800,000 to be paid to the board members of banks and DFIs and advised them not to award the consultancy or allied work to a director or to the firm, ins
Updated 23 Aug, 2019 06:35am
Court orders P. Chidambaram held for questioning

Court orders P. Chidambaram held for questioning

An Indian court on Thursday ordered that a former finance minister belonging to the opposition Congress party be held for four days for questioning by investigators in suspected bribery and money laundering cases. Palaniappan Chidambaram appeared before J
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Court orders P. Chidambaram held for questioning

Court orders P. Chidambaram held for questioning

An Indian court on Thursday ordered that a former finance minister belonging to the opposition Congress party be held for four days for questioning by investigators in suspected bribery and money laundering cases. Palaniappan Chidambaram appeared before J
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Lithuania urges Amazon to drop Soviet-themed goods

Lithuania urges Amazon to drop Soviet-themed goods

Lithuania on Thursday called on US e-commerce giant Amazon to stop selling Soviet-themed goods online, saying the hammer and sickle symbol offended victims of totalitarian communism. The Baltic state's independence icon Vytautas Landsbergis published an o
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Lithuania urges Amazon to drop Soviet-themed goods

Lithuania urges Amazon to drop Soviet-themed goods

Lithuania on Thursday called on US e-commerce giant Amazon to stop selling Soviet-themed goods online, saying the hammer and sickle symbol offended victims of totalitarian communism. The Baltic state's independence icon Vytautas Landsbergis published an o
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Pentagon chief confirms death of Osama's son

Pentagon chief confirms death of Osama's son

US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper has confirmed the death of Hamza Bin Laden, the son and designated heir of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. "That's my understanding," Esper said in an interview late Wednesday with Fox News, when asked if Hamza bin Lad
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Pentagon chief confirms death of Osama's son

Pentagon chief confirms death of Osama's son

US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper has confirmed the death of Hamza Bin Laden, the son and designated heir of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. "That's my understanding," Esper said in an interview late Wednesday with Fox News, when asked if Hamza bin Lad
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: NAB initiates probe against Nawaz

Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: NAB initiates probe against Nawaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is learnt to have initiated an investigation against former premier Nawaz Sharif in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case The NAB has sent a questionnaire to Nawaz in jail. The Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent received question
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: NAB initiates probe against Nawaz

Chaudhry Sugar Mills case: NAB initiates probe against Nawaz

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is learnt to have initiated an investigation against former premier Nawaz Sharif in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case The NAB has sent a questionnaire to Nawaz in jail. The Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent received question
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Address to UNGA: PM to embark on US visit on September 23

Address to UNGA: PM to embark on US visit on September 23

Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for the United States on four-day official visit on September 23. During his visit, the prime minister will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Imran will also hold separate meetings with le
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Address to UNGA: PM to embark on US visit on September 23

Address to UNGA: PM to embark on US visit on September 23

Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for the United States on four-day official visit on September 23. During his visit, the prime minister will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Imran will also hold separate meetings with le
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Money deposited by Bahria Town: SC issues notice to Sindh government

Money deposited by Bahria Town: SC issues notice to Sindh government

Attorney General for Pakistan has urged the Supreme Court that the entire money deposited by Bahria Town Limited, Karachi, and held by the court may be ordered to be deposited in the 'Public Account of the federal government.' A three-member bench, headed
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Money deposited by Bahria Town: SC issues notice to Sindh government

Money deposited by Bahria Town: SC issues notice to Sindh government

Attorney General for Pakistan has urged the Supreme Court that the entire money deposited by Bahria Town Limited, Karachi, and held by the court may be ordered to be deposited in the 'Public Account of the federal government.' A three-member bench, headed
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Scores missing after SW China hit by mudslides

Scores missing after SW China hit by mudslides

Nine people have died and 35 are still missing after a series of mudslides in an autonomous region of China's southwestern Sichuan province, local authorities said Thursday. A 33-year-old firefighter was among those killed by a flash flood that tipped ove
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
ITF postpones Pakistan-India Davis Cup series

ITF postpones Pakistan-India Davis Cup series

The International Tennis Federation has postponed next month's Davis Cup series between India and Pakistan because of the recent political tension over the disputed territory of Kashmir. The ITF says it made the decision "following an in-depth security re
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
ITF postpones Pakistan-India Davis Cup series

ITF postpones Pakistan-India Davis Cup series

The International Tennis Federation has postponed next month's Davis Cup series between India and Pakistan because of the recent political tension over the disputed territory of Kashmir. The ITF says it made the decision "following an in-depth security re
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
All options being explored: FO

All options being explored: FO

The Foreign Office said Thursday that all options are being explored in consultation with all stakeholders, including a review of bilateral engagements with India and taking it to International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the wake of Modi government's ille
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
All options being explored: FO

All options being explored: FO

The Foreign Office said Thursday that all options are being explored in consultation with all stakeholders, including a review of bilateral engagements with India and taking it to International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the wake of Modi government's ille
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
UN chief again suggests India-Pakistan dialogue

UN chief again suggests India-Pakistan dialogue

As the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir continues to deteriorate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again suggested dialogue between India and Pakistan to settle the grave crisis stemming from India's annexation of the disputed region. "The se
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
UN chief again suggests India-Pakistan dialogue

UN chief again suggests India-Pakistan dialogue

As the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir continues to deteriorate, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again suggested dialogue between India and Pakistan to settle the grave crisis stemming from India's annexation of the disputed region. "The se
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
UN experts urge India to end 'collective punishment'

UN experts urge India to end 'collective punishment'

A group of UN human rights experts on Thursday urged India to end the communications blackout imposed on occupied Kashmir, warning it amounted to "collective punishment" and risked exacerbating regional tensions. They voiced alarm over the measures impose
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
UN experts urge India to end 'collective punishment'

UN experts urge India to end 'collective punishment'

A group of UN human rights experts on Thursday urged India to end the communications blackout imposed on occupied Kashmir, warning it amounted to "collective punishment" and risked exacerbating regional tensions. They voiced alarm over the measures impose
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Army chief, PM discuss situation

Army chief, PM discuss situation

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at PM Office on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the security matters and the situation pervading the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a PM Office stateme
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (August 22, 2019) and the forecast for Friday (August 23, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Army chief, PM discuss situation

Army chief, PM discuss situation

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at PM Office on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the security matters and the situation pervading the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a PM Office stateme
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (August 22, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
PM says will no longer seek talks with Modi

PM says will no longer seek talks with Modi

Deploring lack of any response to his repeated offers of dialogue to India before and after the August 5 crackdown in occupied Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he would no longer seek dialogue with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, whom he
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
PM says will no longer seek talks with Modi

PM says will no longer seek talks with Modi

Deploring lack of any response to his repeated offers of dialogue to India before and after the August 5 crackdown in occupied Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he would no longer seek dialogue with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, whom he
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 22, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 22, 2019)

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Bulletproof vehicles case: NAB allowed to question ex-PM Abbasi

Bulletproof vehicles case: NAB allowed to question ex-PM Abbasi

The Accountability Court on Thursday allowed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in connection with the bulletproof vehicles case. While hearing the case, Duty Judge Accountability Court Shahrukh
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Bulletproof vehicles case: NAB allowed to question ex-PM Abbasi

Bulletproof vehicles case: NAB allowed to question ex-PM Abbasi

The Accountability Court on Thursday allowed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in connection with the bulletproof vehicles case. While hearing the case, Duty Judge Accountability Court Shahrukh
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 22, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CEO-led CPHGC team meets PM

CEO-led CPHGC team meets PM

A delegation of China Power Hub Generation Company (CPHGC) led by Chief Executive Officer, Zhao Yonggang called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at PM Office Islamabad on Thursday. Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Al
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 22, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CEO-led CPHGC team meets PM

CEO-led CPHGC team meets PM

A delegation of China Power Hub Generation Company (CPHGC) led by Chief Executive Officer, Zhao Yonggang called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at PM Office Islamabad on Thursday. Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Al
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
White House backs off plan to cut foreign aid

White House backs off plan to cut foreign aid

The White House will not move forward with plans to cut billions of dollars in foreign aid, a source familiar with the decision told Reuters on Thursday, after an outcry from lawmakers about what they saw as an attempt to sidestep Congress' authority over
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
White House backs off plan to cut foreign aid

White House backs off plan to cut foreign aid

The White House will not move forward with plans to cut billions of dollars in foreign aid, a source familiar with the decision told Reuters on Thursday, after an outcry from lawmakers about what they saw as an attempt to sidestep Congress' authority over
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: upward trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: upward trend

Rising trend was seen on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee rose by 32 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 158.23 and Rs 158.25 respectively, they said.
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: upward trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: upward trend

Rising trend was seen on the currency market on Thursday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee rose by 32 paisas against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 158.23 and Rs 158.25 respectively, they said.
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Mixed developments

Mixed developments

With the publication of the LSM data for the month of June the full picture of the last year's performance has emerged. The production has declined by 3.64% during FY19, which is the poorest showing in last 10 years. All major sub-sectors like automobiles
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Mixed developments

Mixed developments

With the publication of the LSM data for the month of June the full picture of the last year's performance has emerged. The production has declined by 3.64% during FY19, which is the poorest showing in last 10 years. All major sub-sectors like automobiles
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Growth-oriented programme being pursued: Hafeez

Growth-oriented programme being pursued: Hafeez

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Thursday said that Pakistan was pursuing a growth-oriented programme for institutional reforms and economic revival. Talking to World Bank Country Director, Patchamuthu Illang
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Growth-oriented programme being pursued: Hafeez

Growth-oriented programme being pursued: Hafeez

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Thursday said that Pakistan was pursuing a growth-oriented programme for institutional reforms and economic revival. Talking to World Bank Country Director, Patchamuthu Illang
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 22, 2019).

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Video case: IHC suspends judge as SC to announce verdict today

Video case: IHC suspends judge as SC to announce verdict today

As the apex court will announce its judgement on Judge Arshad Malik video case on Friday (today), the Islamabad High Court on Thursday suspended the judge and directed that he be repatriated to Lahore High Court (LHC), his parent department.
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Video case: IHC suspends judge as SC to announce verdict today

Video case: IHC suspends judge as SC to announce verdict today

As the apex court will announce its judgement on Judge Arshad Malik video case on Friday (today), the Islamabad High Court on Thursday suspended the judge and directed that he be repatriated to Lahore High Court (LHC), his parent department.
Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 23 Aug, 2019 12:00am