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UAE extends $ 2bn loan repayment period for Pakistan

“FM Qureshi lauded UAE’s consistent support to Pakistan and welcomed the announcement of rolling back payment of $2 billion, which symbolizes the depth and strength of bilateral ties,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 11:24am

Business & Finance

Tarin's target of achieving 6-7pc GDP growth not an easy task, says expert

Najam was of the view that despite challenges, the government should target to achieve a 6pc to 7pc growth rate and utilize all the resources at its disposal especially low-interest rate (policy rate).

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:57am

Business & Finance

Finance Minister Tarin kicks off budget preperation

The Finance Minister said that there are many plans to improve the economy, which will be revealed to the media.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:47pm

Business & Finance

NAB recovered Rs 321bn from corrupt elements in 2020

NAB has filed 1269 corruption cases having an accumulative value of Rs 950 billion which are subjudice in the learned accountability courts.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 02:32pm

Business & Finance

Meeting IMF conditions biggest challenge for Tarin, says Expert

On Friday, Shaukat Tarin was appointed as the fourth Finance and Revenue Minister to head Ministry of Finance (MoF) in less than three years ahead of the budget for the next fiscal year.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 01:30pm

Business & Finance

Govt, MPCL sign agreement, allowing removal of dividend distribution cap

The company informed that accordingly, effective 1st July 2020, MPCL has been allowed to declare and distribute dividends in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2017 (as amended from time time) and the Companies (Distribution of Dividends) Regulations, 2017. `

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:53am

Business & Finance

Hackers scamming taxpayers through fake emails, warns FBR

As per details, these fake emails instruct the targeted taxpayers to check the attached Income Tax Defaulters List for their details.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:11am

Business & Finance

Federal govt bans import of conventional syringes

The Ministry of Commerce has also issued a notification banning the import of conventional syringes.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 02:54pm

Business & Finance

Karachi traders say will not follow Sindh govt new SOPs

Mir said that the frequent change of holidays was creating ambiguity.
President Karachi Electronics Dealers Association (KEDA), Mohammad Rizwan has announced that all electronics markets will be open today.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 01:10pm

Business & Finance

FBR drafting new rules to curb sale of unregistered cigarette brands in Pakistan

From July 1, 2021, Track & Trace System would be rolled out to cover tobacco manufacturing across the country, and the AJK Government had approached the Federal Board of Revenue to extend the scope of the Track & Track System to cigarette manufacturing units located inside AJK territory.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 11:49am

Business & Finance

Despite Covid-19, Pakistan’s economy struggling less than regional countries: Report

Despite the third peak of Covid-19, over a 12-month period PPI faces an upward-sloping trajectory reaching an all-time high of 126.1 points in January 2021 from 125.3 points in December 2020, signaling an economic turnaround largely driven by improved business confidence.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 11:29am

Business & Finance

Circular debt build-up has made power sector financially challenging, says Azhar

Secretary Power briefed Hamamd about the efforts being made for the reformation of the Power sector with a view to providing maximum relief to the electricity consumers.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 10:55am

Business & Finance

WB, FBR discuss ‘Pakistan Raises Revenue’ program

Asim Ahmad gave an update on the progress of the reforms agenda covering 10 Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) and also shared concerns regarding the difficulties being encountered in progress on reform interventions involving data sharing with provinces and the Sindh High Court stay on the Track and Trace process.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Business & Finance

Standing Committee on Finance approve funds for projects in Punjab

As per details, funds will be released for various development projects in Lahore, Mianwali, Sahiwal and other cities.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 02:10pm

Business & Finance

PM Khan to announce Rs 446bn package for Sindh development

The minister added that the next two years will be of development in Sindh province. He added that the incumbent government is making all-out efforts to remove deprivations of the people of Sindh.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:12am

Business & Finance

Govt expects Remittances to exceed $27bn this fiscal

Workers’ remittance sent by overseas Pakistanis rose by 26 percent during the first nine months of this fiscal year.
The share of remittances in the GDP has gone up to 10 percent.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 02:27pm

Business & Finance

OGRA likely to reduce POL product prices

The oil and gas regulator computed the new rates based at 17 percent GST and PL rates notified on the POL for first half of April.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:43pm

Markets

Remittances from UAE to Pakistan bound to increase significantly in Ramadan

A double-digit growth in remittances is expected during Ramadan, with the best performing corridors being India, Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:00pm

Business & Finance

IMF's SDR could provide 'meaningful support' to Pakistan: Moody's

Measured against upcoming cross-border debt repayments, the additional SDR allocations could provide meaningful support for Zambia, Suriname, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Namibia.

Updated 28 Jun, 2021 02:42pm

Markets

PSX ends first trading day of Ramadan in green zone

KSE 100 Index ended the day adding up 262.65 points at 45,311.22

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:17pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 25	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 25	277.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	153.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 25	5,987.37
Nasdaq / Nov 25	18,054.84
Dow Jones / Nov 25	44,736.57
India Sensex / Nov 26	80,083.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	38,266.61
Hang Seng / Nov 26	19,174.25
FTSE 100 / Nov 26	8,253.38
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 26	19,284.47

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 25	244,860.20
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 26	69.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 26	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 26	2,623.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 26	71.35
Petrol/Litre / Nov 27	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.52 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	125.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	917.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	11.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.52 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	125.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	917.87 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	11.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	101,636,133 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	92,023,190 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	73,320,431 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	54,116,789 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	54,088,119 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 27 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	49,797,748 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	47,465,434 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	44,206,223 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	34,058,498 ▲ 0.00

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