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Print - 2019-08-30
External debt servicing
Exchange

External debt servicing

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) report has revealed that the government paid 11.55 billion dollars in debt servicing and repayment of principal due last fiscal year, a rise of 54 percent when compared to the comparable figure of the year before. This ris
Updated 30 Aug, 2019 06:27am
Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

A meeting of Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Thursday approved Rs 579 billion development projects for water, agriculture, transportation, environment and power sectors. The meeting presided over by Advisor to Prime Minister on
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

A meeting of Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Thursday approved Rs 579 billion development projects for water, agriculture, transportation, environment and power sectors. The meeting presided over by Advisor to Prime Minister on
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

A meeting of Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Thursday approved Rs 579 billion development projects for water, agriculture, transportation, environment and power sectors. The meeting presided over by Advisor to Prime Minister on
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Zardari shifted to PIMS

Zardari shifted to PIMS

Former President Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail for medical checkup on Thursday. According to jail authorities, the former president has been shifted to Cardiac Centre PIMS, and a room in the
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

Rs 579 billion worth projects approved by ECNEC

A meeting of Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Thursday approved Rs 579 billion development projects for water, agriculture, transportation, environment and power sectors. The meeting presided over by Advisor to Prime Minister on
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (August 29, 2019).

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Zardari shifted to PIMS

Zardari shifted to PIMS

Former President Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail for medical checkup on Thursday. According to jail authorities, the former president has been shifted to Cardiac Centre PIMS, and a room in the
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Zardari shifted to PIMS

Zardari shifted to PIMS

Former President Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail for medical checkup on Thursday. According to jail authorities, the former president has been shifted to Cardiac Centre PIMS, and a room in the
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (August 29, 2019).
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) took the oath of office of as permanent judges on Thursday. SHC Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh administrated oath to Mrs. Rashida Asad, Abdul Mobeen Lakho and Zaulfiqar Ali Sangi at a ceremony held at ma
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (August 29, 2019).

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Zardari shifted to PIMS

Zardari shifted to PIMS

Former President Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail for medical checkup on Thursday. According to jail authorities, the former president has been shifted to Cardiac Centre PIMS, and a room in the
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) took the oath of office of as permanent judges on Thursday. SHC Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh administrated oath to Mrs. Rashida Asad, Abdul Mobeen Lakho and Zaulfiqar Ali Sangi at a ceremony held at ma
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (August 29, 2019).
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) took the oath of office of as permanent judges on Thursday. SHC Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh administrated oath to Mrs. Rashida Asad, Abdul Mobeen Lakho and Zaulfiqar Ali Sangi at a ceremony held at ma
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited the Formation of Strike Corps. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS was briefed on state of operational preparedness. The CoAS, during his vi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three new SHC judges administered oath

Three additional judges of Sindh High Court (SHC) took the oath of office of as permanent judges on Thursday. SHC Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh administrated oath to Mrs. Rashida Asad, Abdul Mobeen Lakho and Zaulfiqar Ali Sangi at a ceremony held at ma
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited the Formation of Strike Corps. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS was briefed on state of operational preparedness. The CoAS, during his vi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited the Formation of Strike Corps. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS was briefed on state of operational preparedness. The CoAS, during his vi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (August 29, 2019).

Updated 30 Aug, 2019 04:55am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

CoAS visits Formation of Strike Corps

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited the Formation of Strike Corps. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS was briefed on state of operational preparedness. The CoAS, during his vi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (August 29, 2019).

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Exchange

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
Exchange

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

CPPA-G seeks Rs 1.92 per unit hike in power tariff

The Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 1.92 per unit increase in power tariff for the month of July under monthly fuel adjustment formula.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Exchange

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
'Kashmir Hour' today

'Kashmir Hour' today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked all Pakistanis to come out on Friday - at 12 to 12.30 Hrs - to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. This gesture will send the Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) a clear message that the entire Pakistani na
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
'Kashmir Hour' today

'Kashmir Hour' today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked all Pakistanis to come out on Friday - at 12 to 12.30 Hrs - to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. This gesture will send the Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) a clear message that the entire Pakistani na
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
'Kashmir Hour' today

'Kashmir Hour' today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked all Pakistanis to come out on Friday - at 12 to 12.30 Hrs - to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. This gesture will send the Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) a clear message that the entire Pakistani na
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US crude rises 1.7pc on big inventory draw, hurricane fears

US crude rises 1.7pc on big inventory draw, hurricane fears

US oil futures rose 1.7% on Thursday, lifted by a deep draw on US crude inventories, especially at the benchmark's delivery hub due to increased demand with the start-up of two new West Texas pipelines.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
'Kashmir Hour' today

'Kashmir Hour' today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked all Pakistanis to come out on Friday - at 12 to 12.30 Hrs - to show solidarity with the Kashmiri people. This gesture will send the Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) a clear message that the entire Pakistani na
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Cricket passion draws more women towards umpiring job

Cricket passion draws more women towards umpiring job

With women's cricket on the rise in Pakistan, more and more females are getting drawn towards the game every day, which is also springing up their interest in taking the field as umpires. In the Pakistan Cricket Board's umpires' panels, there are presentl
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US crude rises 1.7pc on big inventory draw, hurricane fears

US crude rises 1.7pc on big inventory draw, hurricane fears

US oil futures rose 1.7% on Thursday, lifted by a deep draw on US crude inventories, especially at the benchmark's delivery hub due to increased demand with the start-up of two new West Texas pipelines.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Dhoni absent from India's T20 squad, Pandya returns

Dhoni absent from India's T20 squad, Pandya returns

Former captain M.S. Dhoni was left out of India's Twenty20 squad announced on Thursday for three matches against South Africa. The 38-year-old Dhoni, who skipped the team's ongoing tour of the West Indies due to military duty, is not part of the 15-man sq
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 troops initially, even after a deal is reached with the Taliban. "We're going down to 8,600 and then we make a determination from there,"
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Cricket passion draws more women towards umpiring job

Cricket passion draws more women towards umpiring job

With women's cricket on the rise in Pakistan, more and more females are getting drawn towards the game every day, which is also springing up their interest in taking the field as umpires. In the Pakistan Cricket Board's umpires' panels, there are presentl
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Starc strikes as Smith returns to action for Australia

Starc strikes as Smith returns to action for Australia

Australia's Mitchell Starc pressed his claims for a Test place with three wickets in an over against Derbyshire as star batsman Steve Smith played Thursday in his first match since being concussed. Left-arm fast bowler Starc has yet to feature in a five-m
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 troops initially, even after a deal is reached with the Taliban. "We're going down to 8,600 and then we make a determination from there,"
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Dhoni absent from India's T20 squad, Pandya returns

Dhoni absent from India's T20 squad, Pandya returns

Former captain M.S. Dhoni was left out of India's Twenty20 squad announced on Thursday for three matches against South Africa. The 38-year-old Dhoni, who skipped the team's ongoing tour of the West Indies due to military duty, is not part of the 15-man sq
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 troops initially, even after a deal is reached with the Taliban. "We're going down to 8,600 and then we make a determination from there,"
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Serena, Federer rally to win, Djokovic hurt

Serena, Federer rally to win, Djokovic hurt

Serena Williams nearly crashed out of the rain-hit US Open on Wednesday while top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic battled through shoulder pain and Roger Federer advanced despite a weak start. US eighth seed Serena Williams, seeking her 24th care
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Depressing FY2018-19
Exchange

Depressing FY2018-19

Just when one thought the FY2018-19 had ended and the focus should exclusively turn to the new year, some new information about its performance emerges that pales all previous shocks. The fiscal operations data released by the Ministry of Finance a few da
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Starc strikes as Smith returns to action for Australia

Starc strikes as Smith returns to action for Australia

Australia's Mitchell Starc pressed his claims for a Test place with three wickets in an over against Derbyshire as star batsman Steve Smith played Thursday in his first match since being concussed. Left-arm fast bowler Starc has yet to feature in a five-m
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban: Trump

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 troops initially, even after a deal is reached with the Taliban. "We're going down to 8,600 and then we make a determination from there,"
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Van Dijk, Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Van Dijk, Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women's prize. Dutchman Van Dijk starred as Liverpool won their sixth European Cup las
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Depressing FY2018-19
Exchange

Depressing FY2018-19

Just when one thought the FY2018-19 had ended and the focus should exclusively turn to the new year, some new information about its performance emerges that pales all previous shocks. The fiscal operations data released by the Ministry of Finance a few da
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Serena, Federer rally to win, Djokovic hurt

Serena, Federer rally to win, Djokovic hurt

Serena Williams nearly crashed out of the rain-hit US Open on Wednesday while top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic battled through shoulder pain and Roger Federer advanced despite a weak start. US eighth seed Serena Williams, seeking her 24th care
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Depressing FY2018-19
Exchange

Depressing FY2018-19

Just when one thought the FY2018-19 had ended and the focus should exclusively turn to the new year, some new information about its performance emerges that pales all previous shocks. The fiscal operations data released by the Ministry of Finance a few da
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Uncapped quartet called up to much-changed England squad

Uncapped quartet called up to much-changed England squad

Gareth Southgate named on Thursday the uncapped Tyrone Mings, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount and James Maddison in a youthful England squad to face Bulgaria and Kosovo in next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

After showing dismal performance in 2018-19, the Power Division has claimed that it has made substantial improvement in recovery and in reduction in losses. According to official documents, the amount of receivables which were recorded at Rs 896.15 billio
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Van Dijk, Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Van Dijk, Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women's prize. Dutchman Van Dijk starred as Liverpool won their sixth European Cup las
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Japan PM warns Africa about debt as China grows presence

Japan PM warns Africa about debt as China grows presence

Japan's prime minister on Thursday warned African leaders against accumulating too much debt, in an apparent reference to Chinese infrastructure projects some blame for damaging the finances of developing nations.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

After showing dismal performance in 2018-19, the Power Division has claimed that it has made substantial improvement in recovery and in reduction in losses. According to official documents, the amount of receivables which were recorded at Rs 896.15 billio
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Uncapped quartet called up to much-changed England squad

Uncapped quartet called up to much-changed England squad

Gareth Southgate named on Thursday the uncapped Tyrone Mings, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount and James Maddison in a youthful England squad to face Bulgaria and Kosovo in next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

June 2019: Revenue increased, losses decreased, claims PD

After showing dismal performance in 2018-19, the Power Division has claimed that it has made substantial improvement in recovery and in reduction in losses. According to official documents, the amount of receivables which were recorded at Rs 896.15 billio
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
France climbs aboard hydrogen train revolution

France climbs aboard hydrogen train revolution

France is joining the hydrogen train revolution, the head of state rail operator SNCF said Thursday, announcing an order for 15 emissions-free regional trains to replace polluting diesel models. Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce el
Published 30 Aug, 2019 12:00am