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Yields spike after weak seven-year auction
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Yields spike after weak seven-year auction

  • A short burst of selling on Thursday morning was also seen with a brief spike in trading volumes in long-dated Treasury futures, while the five-year, 30-year Treasury yield curve steepened relatively sharply.
Published 26 Mar, 2021 11:19am
Yields ease on expectations for lower debt supply
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Yields ease on expectations for lower debt supply

  • The 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities' breakeven inflation rate, which briefly slipped below 2% last week, was last at 2.024%, indicating the market expects inflation to average more than 2% a year for the next decade, above the current pace of inflation.
Published 02 Feb, 2021 11:30am
Tesla market value crosses $500bn in meteoric rally
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Tesla market value crosses $500bn in meteoric rally

  • The California electric carmaker's stock rose nearly 5%, putting its market capitalization at $519 billion.
  • Tesla has become by far the world's most valuable automaker, despite production that is a fraction of Toyota Motor Corp , Volkswagen or General Motors Co.
Published 25 Nov, 2020 12:30am
Atlas Battery Limited
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Atlas Battery Limited

Atlas Battery Limited (PSX: ATBA) was established in 1966 as a public limited company. It manufactures and sells...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:45am
China stocks decline
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China stocks decline

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed by losses in healthcare stocks on concerns over lofty...
Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exide Pakistan Limited
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Exide Pakistan Limited

Exide Pakistan Limited (PSX: EXIDE) was set up as a private limited company in 1953. It was later listed on the...
Published 11 Nov, 2020 07:25am
Buxly Paints Limited
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Buxly Paints Limited

Buxly Paints Limited (PSX: BUXL) was established back in 1993, before the partition of the subcontinent. In 1948, ...
Published 13 Oct, 2020 07:30am
The Rise of Mutual Funds
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The Rise of Mutual Funds

Stock market is an interesting beast with so many variables and forces at play impacting the poor old KSE 100 index....
Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:48pm
Analysing the Roshan Digital Accounts
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Analysing the Roshan Digital Accounts

The launching of the Roshan Digital Accounts is a very good initiative and the State Bank must ensure that this turns out to be a success. In order to resolve the issues that are being faced by the NPRs, State Bank needs to improve their communication strategy so that all the concerns are addressed.
Updated 05 Oct, 2020 03:39pm
China stocks rise
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China stocks rise

SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed higher on Tuesday with tech shares leading the gains, buoyed by hopes of a sustained...
Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Nikkei surges
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Nikkei surges

TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Monday following bigger appetite for stocks that were set to go ex-dividend...
Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Security Papers Limited
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Security Papers Limited

Security Papers Limited (PSX: SEPL) was established in 1965 as a private company. It was converted into a public...
Published 23 Sep, 2020 07:36am
Retail investors
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Retail investors

Quoting Hugo, who famously said ‘no army can stop an idea whose time has come’, Ali Farid Khwaja, Director at...
Published 24 Jun, 2020 08:17am
Kohat Cement Limited (KOHC)
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Kohat Cement Limited (KOHC)

Kohat Cement (PSX: KOHC) is by far one of the strongest cement players in the industry and its consistent growth, strong demand in the market and good management has given the company a leg up.
Published 08 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Kohat Cement Limited (KOHC)
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Kohat Cement Limited (KOHC)

Kohat Cement (PSX: KOHC) is by far one of the strongest cement players in the industry and its consistent growth, strong demand in the market and good management has given the company a leg up.
Published 08 Oct, 2019 12:00am
PSX remains under pressure in Q1FY20
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PSX remains under pressure in Q1FY20

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the first quarter of FY20 as it declined by 5.4 percent on quarter-on-quarter basis. During the start of quarter, IMF approved $6.6 billion EFF arrangement which led index to gain 3.0 percent in first
Published 01 Oct, 2019 12:00am
PSX remains under pressure in Q1FY20
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PSX remains under pressure in Q1FY20

Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the first quarter of FY20 as it declined by 5.4 percent on quarter-on-quarter basis. During the start of quarter, IMF approved $6.6 billion EFF arrangement which led index to gain 3.0 percent in first
Published 01 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Hascol Petroleum Limited
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Hascol Petroleum Limited

Hascol Petroleum Limited (PSX: HASCOL) was incorporated as a private limited company on March 28, 2001 and was converted into a public unlisted company in 2007, while in 2014 Hascol was listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited. The firm was granted an Oi
Published 01 Oct, 2019 12:00am
MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited
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MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited

In 1956, the West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (WPIDC) established MapleLeaf Cement (PSX: MLCF) with an initial production capacity of 300,000 tons per annum. Later it was merged by the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (SCCP) with White
Published 26 Sep, 2019 12:00am
MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited
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MapleLeaf Cement Factory Limited

In 1956, the West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (WPIDC) established MapleLeaf Cement (PSX: MLCF) with an initial production capacity of 300,000 tons per annum. Later it was merged by the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (SCCP) with White
Updated 26 Sep, 2019 09:50am
Interloop Limited
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Interloop Limited

Interloop (PSX: ILP) commenced operations in 1992 as a private limited company and subsequently it was converted into public limited company on 18th July, 2008. The company through an Initial public offering (free float of 12.5 percent) was later listed o
Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Interloop Limited
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Interloop Limited

Interloop (PSX: ILP) commenced operations in 1992 as a private limited company and subsequently it was converted into public limited company on 18th July, 2008. The company through an Initial public offering (free float of 12.5 percent) was later listed o
Updated 26 Sep, 2019 09:58am
SECP approves revision in NCCPL, CDC tariff structures
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SECP approves revision in NCCPL, CDC tariff structures

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in view to foster capital market development and broadening investor base, has approved revision in tariff structures of National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) and Central Depositor
Published 24 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Investors move back into US stock funds
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Investors move back into US stock funds

Investors ended a 3-week retreat from Wall Street last week by sending nearly $8.6 billion into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks, according to data released Wednesday by the Investment Company Institute.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Investors move back into US stock funds
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Investors move back into US stock funds

Investors ended a 3-week retreat from Wall Street last week by sending nearly $8.6 billion into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold US stocks, according to data released Wednesday by the Investment Company Institute.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 12:00am
All NIT branches go online
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All NIT branches go online

Pakistan's first and largest asset management company, National Investment Trust Ltd (NITL) has announced that all branches of NIT are now online, with the objective of expanding its outreach to the investors and providing convenience to their unit holder
Published 21 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Bestway Cement Limited
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Bestway Cement Limited

Bestway Cement Limited (PSX: BWCL) is a market leader in the cement industry, not only in terms of capacity but also in terms of sales. In FY18, the company had 18.6 percent share in the market, which dropped slightly to 18.1 percent in FY19 but still com
Published 17 Sep, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally
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KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally

A bullish trend continued on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday. The KSE-100 Index closed on a strong positive note with healthy gains on the back of fresh buying in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.33 percent to close at 3,302.79
Updated 13 Sep, 2019 04:38am
KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally
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KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally

A bullish trend continued on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday. The KSE-100 Index closed on a strong positive note with healthy gains on the back of fresh buying in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.33 percent to close at 3,302.79
Published 13 Sep, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally
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KSE-100 Index keeps rising: BRIndex100 extends rally

A bullish trend continued on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday. The KSE-100 Index closed on a strong positive note with healthy gains on the back of fresh buying in almost all sectors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.33 percent to close at 3,302.79
Published 13 Sep, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD
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KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD

Despite some brief flashes of characteristic brilliance (in mid-August), the KSE-100 Index has declined by 11 percent during year-to-date (YTD) FY20, analysts said. Among the major sectors, oil and gas upstream and downstream were the worst performers, wi
Published 08 Sep, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD
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KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD

Despite some brief flashes of characteristic brilliance (in mid-August), the KSE-100 Index has declined by 11 percent during year-to-date (YTD) FY20, analysts said. Among the major sectors, oil and gas upstream and downstream were the worst performers, wi
Published 08 Sep, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD
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KSE-100 Index down 11 percent YTD

Despite some brief flashes of characteristic brilliance (in mid-August), the KSE-100 Index has declined by 11 percent during year-to-date (YTD) FY20, analysts said. Among the major sectors, oil and gas upstream and downstream were the worst performers, wi
Published 08 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Years of forex market calm sends currency funds to the wall
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Years of forex market calm sends currency funds to the wall

The Chinese yuan's tumble is stirring hopes of a long-awaited volatility boost for forex markets but any rise will be too late for the currency funds that have shut down this year, and it may be too small to hold out much hope for those that remain. Curre
Published 07 Sep, 2019 12:00am
SBP fears further economic slowdown
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SBP fears further economic slowdown

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday said that the necessary stabilization measures may further slow down the pace of economic activity and the external account imbalances and related uncertainties are likely to have repercussions for the financia
Published 06 Sep, 2019 12:00am
SBP fears further economic slowdown
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SBP fears further economic slowdown

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday said that the necessary stabilization measures may further slow down the pace of economic activity and the external account imbalances and related uncertainties are likely to have repercussions for the financia
Published 06 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pakgen Power Limited
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Pakgen Power Limited

Pakgen Power Limited (PSX: PKGP) is an IPP with principal activity to own, operate and maintain a 365MW oil fired power station in Muzaffargarh, Punjab. It was incorporated in 1995 with head office in Lahore. Its commercial operations started in early 199
Published 05 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Pakgen Power Limited
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Pakgen Power Limited

Pakgen Power Limited (PSX: PKGP) is an IPP with principal activity to own, operate and maintain a 365MW oil fired power station in Muzaffargarh, Punjab. It was incorporated in 1995 with head office in Lahore. Its commercial operations started in early 199
Updated 05 Sep, 2019 06:09am
Matco Foods Limited
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Matco Foods Limited

Matco Foods Limited (PSX: MFL) was incorporated as a private limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017), on April 14, 1990. It was converted into a public limited company in July 2017, finally applying for listi
Published 04 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Gadoon Textiles Mills Limited
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Gadoon Textiles Mills Limited

Gadoon textile Mills Limited (PSX: GADT) was incorporated in 1988 by Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) as a yarn producing spinning mill. YBG is a conglomerate with domestic presence, formed in 1962 as a trading house, which over the course of four decades ventu
Published 03 Sep, 2019 12:00am
EFU General Insurance Limited
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EFU General Insurance Limited

Being among the pioneering and leading insurance companies, EFU General Insurance Limited (PSX: EFUG) has come out well amid increased competition in the general insurance segment. The firm was incorporated in 1932 and is part of the largest insurer group
Published 29 Aug, 2019 12:00am
The Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited
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The Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited

Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited (PSX: PMRS) was incorporated as a public company is the second sugar mill to be incorporated in the region that came to be known as West Pakistan. The sugar factory and registered offices are located in dis
Published 27 Aug, 2019 12:00am
The Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited
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The Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited

Premier Sugar Mills & Distillery Company Limited (PSX: PMRS) was incorporated as a public company is the second sugar mill to be incorporated in the region that came to be known as West Pakistan. The sugar factory and registered offices are located in dis
Published 27 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Cherat Cement Company Limited
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Cherat Cement Company Limited

CHCC) started as a small cement firm with a production capacity of 1100 tons per day (about 300,000 tons annually). After going through a series of expansions with the line-II and line-III added during FY17 and FY19-the third production line has 2 million
Published 21 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Dewan Sugar Mills Limited
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Dewan Sugar Mills Limited

Introduction Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: DWSM) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1982 and commenced commercial operations in 1987 after listing on the then Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges. Its registered offices are located in
Published 20 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Dewan Sugar Mills Limited
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Dewan Sugar Mills Limited

Introduction Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: DWSM) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1982 and commenced commercial operations in 1987 after listing on the then Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges. Its registered offices are located in
Published 20 Aug, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles
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KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles

Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to panic selling on investors concerns over geopolitical situation. BRIndex100 lost 64.88 points or 2.06 percent to close at 3,084.61 points on Thursday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an
Published 09 Aug, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles
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KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles

Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to panic selling on investors concerns over geopolitical situation. BRIndex100 lost 64.88 points or 2.06 percent to close at 3,084.61 points on Thursday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an
Updated 09 Aug, 2019 04:55am
KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles
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KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 tumbles

Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to panic selling on investors concerns over geopolitical situation. BRIndex100 lost 64.88 points or 2.06 percent to close at 3,084.61 points on Thursday. During the session, the BRIndex-100 touched an
Published 09 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Lalpir Power Limited
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Lalpir Power Limited

Lalpir Power Limited (PSX: LPL) It is part of the reputable Mansha Group, which also has power companies like Pakgen Power Limited, Nishat Power Limited and Engen Private Limited as part of its portfolio. It is a power producer with the principal activiti
Published 08 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Lalpir Power Limited
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Lalpir Power Limited

Lalpir Power Limited (PSX: LPL) It is part of the reputable Mansha Group, which also has power companies like Pakgen Power Limited, Nishat Power Limited and Engen Private Limited as part of its portfolio. It is a power producer with the principal activiti
Published 08 Aug, 2019 12:00am
NBFIs' assets stand at Rs 1.13 trillion
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NBFIs' assets stand at Rs 1.13 trillion

Total assets of 327 entities operating under Non-Banking Finance Institutions (NBFIs) stood at Rs 1,137.85 billion as on July 1, 2019. According to the latest document of the NBFI industry issued by the SECP here on Tuesday, 23 Asset Management Companies
Published 07 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Exide Pakistan Limited
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Exide Pakistan Limited

Battery manufacturer, Exide Pakistan (PSX: EXIDE) was incorporated in 1953 in association with Chloride Group PLC of the United Kingdom. The Chloride group had associates worldwide across 35 destinations and was supported by Chloride Technical. Exide Paki
Published 07 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Exide Pakistan Limited
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Exide Pakistan Limited

Battery manufacturer, Exide Pakistan (PSX: EXIDE) was incorporated in 1953 in association with Chloride Group PLC of the United Kingdom. The Chloride group had associates worldwide across 35 destinations and was supported by Chloride Technical. Exide Paki
Published 07 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited
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Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited

Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited (PSX:SKRS) was the third sugar mill to be established in district Shaheed Benazirabad (formerly Nawabshah) of Sindh province. Incorporated in 1989, it is a mid-sized unit with installed crushing capacity close to 865,000 metric
Published 06 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited
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Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited

Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited (PSX:SKRS) was the third sugar mill to be established in district Shaheed Benazirabad (formerly Nawabshah) of Sindh province. Incorporated in 1989, it is a mid-sized unit with installed crushing capacity close to 865,000 metric
Published 06 Aug, 2019 12:00am
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
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Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Located in Hub, Balochistan, Attock Cement (PSX: ACPL) is one of a mid-range manufacturers of cement with operations established in 1981 and commercial production starting in 1988 with a capacity of 0.6 million tons per annum. Attock's cement is popularly
Updated 01 Aug, 2019 06:40am
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
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Attock Cement Pakistan Limited

Located in Hub, Balochistan, Attock Cement (PSX: ACPL) is one of a mid-range manufacturers of cement with operations established in 1981 and commercial production starting in 1988 with a capacity of 0.6 million tons per annum. Attock's cement is popularly
Published 31 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Agriauto Industries Limited
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Agriauto Industries Limited

A leading automotive parts manufacturer, Agriauto Industries Limited (PSX: AGIL) was incorporated in 1981 and supplies components for automotive vehicles, motorcycles and agricultural tractors to both the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the rep
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Mutual Funds' investment in money market proliferates
Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds' investment in money market proliferates

The investment of mutual funds industry in the money market is gradually increasing due to attractive margins followed by higher interest rate. Industry sources said that currently, money market not only offering a lucrative profit to Asset Management Com
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Mutual Funds' investment in money market proliferates
Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds' investment in money market proliferates

The investment of mutual funds industry in the money market is gradually increasing due to attractive margins followed by higher interest rate. Industry sources said that currently, money market not only offering a lucrative profit to Asset Management Com
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Mutual Funds'' investment in money market proliferates
Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds'' investment in money market proliferates

The investment of mutual funds industry in the money market is gradually increasing due to attractive margins followed by higher interest rate. Industry sources said that currently, money market not only offering a lucrative profit to Asset Management Com
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Mutual Funds'''' investment in money market proliferates
Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds'''' investment in money market proliferates

The investment of mutual funds industry in the money market is gradually increasing due to attractive margins followed by higher interest rate. Industry sources said that currently, money market not only offering a lucrative profit to Asset Management Com
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited
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Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited

Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited (PSX: HTL) is one of the leading synthetic engine and machinery lubricant marketing company of Pakistan with a sizeable market share in lubricants market. Its product portfolio under brand name "ZIC" includes a wide range of spe
Published 23 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Refinery Limited
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Pakistan Refinery Limited

Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1960. Located on the coastal belt of Karachi, the refinery is operating at two locations; the main processing unit is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berth
Published 22 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Refinery Limited
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Pakistan Refinery Limited

Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1960. Located on the coastal belt of Karachi, the refinery is operating at two locations; the main processing unit is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berth
Published 22 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Investors wade back into US stocks as S&P 500 hits records
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Investors wade back into US stocks as S&P 500 hits records

Investors waded back into the US stock market by buying mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold domestic stocks last week after pulling out the largest amount of net assets since 2014 the week before, according to data released on Wednesday by th
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains
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KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under pressure for most of the time, however it managed to close on a positive note due to select buying at the fag end. BRIndex100 gained 5.62 points or 0.16 percent to close at 3,444.63 points. BRIndex100 touched
Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains
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KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under pressure for most of the time, however it managed to close on a positive note due to select buying at the fag end. BRIndex100 gained 5.62 points or 0.16 percent to close at 3,444.63 points. BRIndex100 touched
Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Loads Limited
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Loads Limited

Among major autoparts manufacturers, Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) is a prominent name. Established in 1979, the company started commercial production in 1985. The company manufacturers exhaust systems, mufflers, radiators and sheet metal components for the
Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:00am
KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains
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KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ekes out gains

Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under pressure for most of the time, however it managed to close on a positive note due to select buying at the fag end. BRIndex100 gained 5.62 points or 0.16 percent to close at 3,444.63 points. BRIndex100 touched
Updated 17 Jul, 2019 04:37am
K-Electric Limited
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K-Electric Limited

K-Electric Limited (PSX: KEL) is the only vertically-integrated power utility in Pakistan having generation, distribution and transmission functions. Formerly known as the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation, KEL was established in 1913, to meet the power
Published 11 Jul, 2019 12:00am
K-Electric Limited
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K-Electric Limited

K-Electric Limited (PSX: KEL) is the only vertically-integrated power utility in Pakistan having generation, distribution and transmission functions. Formerly known as the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation, KEL was established in 1913, to meet the power
Published 11 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Atlas Battery Limited
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Atlas Battery Limited

Part of the Atlas group, Atlas Battery (PSX: ATBA) started out as Shirazi Investments and is today a leading player in the auto parts and accessories sector specialising in the manufacturing of batteries for cars, motorcycles, heavy vehicles (tractors, bu
Published 10 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakgen Power Limited
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Pakgen Power Limited

With head office in Lahore, Pakgen Power Limited (PSX: PKGP) was incorporated in 1995, while the company started commercial operations in early 1998. The principal activity of the power company is to own, operate and maintain a 365MW oil fired power stati
Published 04 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakgen Power Limited
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Pakgen Power Limited

With head office in Lahore, Pakgen Power Limited (PSX: PKGP) was incorporated in 1995, while the company started commercial operations in early 1998. The principal activity of the power company is to own, operate and maintain a 365MW oil fired power stati
Published 04 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited
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Sazgar Engineering Works Limited

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) is the leading three-wheeler manufacturer in Pakistan manufacturing auto rickshaws, automotive wheel rims used in tractors and household electric appliances. The company was incorporated in 1991 and only a few
Published 03 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited
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Sazgar Engineering Works Limited

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) is the leading three-wheeler manufacturer in Pakistan manufacturing auto rickshaws, automotive wheel rims used in tractors and household electric appliances. The company was incorporated in 1991 and only a few
Published 03 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Major amendments made in finance bill
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Major amendments made in finance bill

The government has introduced some major amendments in the Finance Bill 2019 including changes in Assets Declaration Act 2019, applicability of condition of CNIC from un-registered buyers from August 1, 2019, enactment of the Public Finance Management Act
Published 29 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Major amendments made in finance bill
Mutual Funds

Major amendments made in finance bill

The government has introduced some major amendments in the Finance Bill 2019 including changes in Assets Declaration Act 2019, applicability of condition of CNIC from un-registered buyers from August 1, 2019, enactment of the Public Finance Management Act
Published 29 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Major amendments made in finance bill
Mutual Funds

Major amendments made in finance bill

The government has introduced some major amendments in the Finance Bill 2019 including changes in Assets Declaration Act 2019, applicability of condition of CNIC from un-registered buyers from August 1, 2019, enactment of the Public Finance Management Act
Published 29 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Cables Limited
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Pakistan Cables Limited

Pakistan Cables Limited (PCAL) is part of the renowned Chinoy Group of Companies, which owns International Industries Limited (INIL) as well as International Steel Limited (ISL). It has become one of the leading cable manufacturers in Pakistan and was set
Published 27 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Cables Limited
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Pakistan Cables Limited

Pakistan Cables Limited (PCAL) is part of the renowned Chinoy Group of Companies, which owns International Industries Limited (INIL) as well as International Steel Limited (ISL). It has become one of the leading cable manufacturers in Pakistan and was set
Published 27 Jun, 2019 12:00am
SECP revamps regulatory framework for mutual funds industry
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SECP revamps regulatory framework for mutual funds industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revamped the regulatory framework for the mutual funds industry with the aim of meeting the changing industry dynamics, implementing international best practices, safeguarding investors' intere
Published 26 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Amreli Steels Limited
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Amreli Steels Limited

Amreli Steels Limited (PSX: ASTL) is a major long steel manufacturer in Pakistan operating in the country for over 50 years. The company has gone from manufacturing hardware items (nails, screws and wire rods) to ship breaking to setting up hot rolling mi
Published 25 Jun, 2019 12:00am
Amreli Steels Limited
Mutual Funds

Amreli Steels Limited

Amreli Steels Limited (PSX: ASTL) is a major long steel manufacturer in Pakistan operating in the country for over 50 years. The company has gone from manufacturing hardware items (nails, screws and wire rods) to ship breaking to setting up hot rolling mi
Updated 26 Jun, 2019 05:51am
Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Mutual Funds

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) has been an aggressive player in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, responsible for over 22 percent of the country's gas production. In 1997, BOC disinvested from the E&P sector worldwide and sold its
Published 18 Jun, 2019 12:00am