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Pakistan

IMF says discussions with Pakistan 'productive', looks forward to continuing dialogue

IMF review for the release of the next tranche of funding has been pending since September

Published 13 Dec, 2022 11:27pm

Markets

Pakistan's debt repayment situation completely under control: SBP governor

During SBP's podcast, Jameel Ahmad says all upcoming obligations will be met on schedule, reserves' position to improve in second half of ongoing fiscal year

Updated 08 Dec, 2022 10:59pm

Markets

SBP engaged with industry to resolve Google payments issue: spokesperson

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is engaged with the industry on the issue of users’ payments to Google,...

Published 30 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Technology

Dubai-based Huspy has Pakistan property buyers on its radar

Proptech startup recently announced a $37m Series A round, one of the largest at this stage in MENA region

Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am

Business & Finance

After winning over tourists, Dubai wants to attract talented persons

Hadi Badri, CEO of Economic Development at DET, says Dubai is also looking to increase its foreign trade over the next 5 years through FTAs

Published 18 Oct, 2022 08:24am

Pakistan

Expert explains reasons behind world’s tepid response to this year’s floods

KARACHI: The international community’s response to Pakistan’s floods has been much less when compared with the...

Updated 20 Sep, 2022 09:47am

Markets

It’s been quiet at PSX, but its CEO is upbeat

KARACHI: The chief of Pakistan’s stock market, Farrukh H Khan, is a positive man. He has to be – it’s in the job...

Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am

Pakistan

Pakistan to see its first digital wealth management company with launch of Mahaana

The company recently closed a $2.1-million pre-seed round, will introduce technology-led investment management in the country

Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:23am

Business & Finance

From seeing a startup go belly up, Careem CEO Mudassir Sheikha has come a long way

At 21, Mudassir Sheikha saw the startup he worked for go belly-up, forcing the then young-graduate to introspect....

Updated 20 Jul, 2022 09:45am

Pakistan

IMF announces staff-level agreement with Pakistan

Subject to Board approval, about $1.177bn will become available
IMF says Pakistan plans to undertake comprehensive review of anti-corruption institutions (including the National Accountability Bureau) to enhance effectiveness in investigating and prosecuting corruption cases

Updated 14 Jul, 2022 10:13am

Markets

Pakistani Rupee Asia's worst-performing currency during 2022

The PKR has depreciated 16.5% against the US dollar since December 31, 2021

Published 21 Jun, 2022 07:49pm

Technology

Careem suspends food-delivery business in Pakistan over unfavourable economic conditions

Wants to redirect efforts to ride-hailing and delivery verticals

Published 02 Jun, 2022 05:52pm

Markets

Pakistan Stock Exchange: NIT MD lists reasons behind a bumpy ride

KARACHI: Around 5 years ago, investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rejoiced as the KSE-100 – widely seen...

Updated 12 May, 2022 11:37am

Business & Finance

Dr Reza Baqir's tenure as SBP governor ends, Miftah wishes him 'the very best'

Govt decides against granting second term to Dr Baqir
Dr Murtaza Syed to assume charge of acting governor, says SBP

Updated 04 May, 2022 01:54pm

Markets

6-month KIBOR has hit a 13-year high at 14.1%. Here is what this means

The six-month Karachi Inter-bank Offered Rate (KIBOR), an equilibrium interest rate for a given tenor at which banks...

Published 26 Apr, 2022 07:11pm

Business & Finance

Indus Motor Company suspends bookings of all Toyota vehicles in Pakistan

Says currency volatility reason behind decision

Published 08 Apr, 2022 01:16am

Technology

Careem Pay gets SBP’s In-Principle Approval for EMI licence

Careem says fintech affiliate plans to invest $50mn to leapfrog the fintech ecosystem in Pakistan

Published 30 Mar, 2022 03:55pm

Business & Finance

Overall auto market to contract 10-15% as car prices come under pressure: Indus Motor CEO

KARACHI: Rising freight charges and ongoing rupee depreciation have not only put car prices under pressure, but will...

Updated 22 Mar, 2022 09:57pm

Business & Finance

SBP governor confident economy can withstand Ukraine war

KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank feels the economy has what it takes to withstand pressures stemming from the...

Updated 09 Mar, 2022 03:45pm

Business & Finance

10th Generation Honda Civic likely to be discontinued, say dealers

Company could introduce new model this calendar year

Published 07 Jan, 2022 04:37am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 24	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 24 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 24 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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