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Print - 2014-05-14
Saudi foreign minister invites Iranian counterpart

Saudi foreign minister invites Iranian counterpart

Saudi Arabia has invited Iran's foreign minister to visit, Riyadh said on Tuesday, hinting at the possibility of a thaw between the Gulf's two biggest, most bitter rivals, who are at loggerheads over Syria's civil war. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

The accumulated dues of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation reached Rs 72 billion. The matter was discussed during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)'s sub-committee meeting.
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

The accumulated dues of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation reached Rs 72 billion. The matter was discussed during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)''s sub-committee meeting
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Google EU data case raises censorship fears

Google EU data case raises censorship fears

A European Court of Justice decision ordering Google to delete some personal data on request has raised concerns about online censorship and how Internet search works in various countries. The EU's top court ruled Tuesday that individuals have the right t
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Google EU data case raises censorship fears

Google EU data case raises censorship fears

A European Court of Justice decision ordering Google to delete some personal data on request has raised concerns about online censorship and how Internet search works in various countries. The EU's top court ruled Tuesday that individuals have the right t
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Google EU data case raises censorship fears

Google EU data case raises censorship fears

A European Court of Justice decision ordering Google to delete some personal data on request has raised concerns about online censorship and how Internet search works in various countries. The EU''s top court ruled Tuesday that individuals have the right
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 13, 2014).

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Saudi foreign minister invites Iranian counterpart

Saudi foreign minister invites Iranian counterpart

Saudi Arabia has invited Iran's foreign minister to visit, Riyadh said on Tuesday, hinting at the possibility of a thaw between the Gulf's two biggest, most bitter rivals, who are at loggerheads over Syria's civil war. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) on Saturday (May 17, 2014) for the next two months amid market expectations of a cut in the key policy rate. "After a gap of 6 years, Pakistan's economy has shown clear sig
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) on Saturday (May 17, 2014) for the next two months amid market expectations of a cut in the key policy rate. "After a gap of 6 years, Pakistan's economy has shown clear sig
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

Cut in policy rate expected: MPS on May 17

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) on Saturday (May 17, 2014) for the next two months amid market expectations of a cut in the key policy rate. "After a gap of 6 years, Pakistan''s economy has shown clear si
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Government to offload 10 percent shares of OGDCL

Government to offload 10 percent shares of OGDCL

The government has planned to offload 10 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) on market; however, the size of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) will depend on the results of road shows to be held by Privatisation Commission. According
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Dr Aafia seeks conviction overturned

Dr Aafia seeks conviction overturned

A Pakistani scientist serving an 86-year prison sentence is seeking to have her conviction overturned on the grounds that she did not have proper legal representation. Aafia Siddiqui said in court papers filed Monday in federal court in New York City that
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Government to offload 10 percent shares of OGDCL

Government to offload 10 percent shares of OGDCL

The government has planned to offload 10 percent shares of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) on market; however, the size of Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) will depend on the results of road shows to be held by Privatisation Commission. According
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz due in Karachi today

Nawaz due in Karachi today

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will visit Karachi on Wednesday (today) to review law and order situation in the metropolis. During his visit, Nawaz Sharif will chair a high level meeting on the law and order situation, which will be attended by Inte
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Nawaz due in Karachi today

Nawaz due in Karachi today

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will visit Karachi on Wednesday (today) to review law and order situation in the metropolis. During his visit, Nawaz Sharif will chair a high level meeting on the law and order situation, which will be attended by Inte
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Baba Ladla killed?

Baba Ladla killed?

A central figure of Lyari gang war, Noor Mohammed commonly known as Baba Ladla, was reportedly killed on Tuesday at Pak-Iran border in Jiwani area, reports said. However, there are conflicting reports about his killing, as some private TV channel reported
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Baba Ladla killed?

Baba Ladla killed?

A central figure of Lyari gang war, Noor Mohammed commonly known as Baba Ladla, was reportedly killed on Tuesday at Pak-Iran border in Jiwani area, reports said. However, there are conflicting reports about his killing, as some private TV channel reported
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

KESC, PSM owe Rs 72 billion to SSGC: PAC body told

The accumulated dues of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation reached Rs 72 billion. The matter was discussed during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)'s sub-committee meeting.
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (May 13, 2014).

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Venezuela auto industry collapses over currency shortfalls

Venezuela auto industry collapses over currency shortfalls

Venezuelans, who enjoy free highways and dirt-cheap gas, are struggling to buy cars as production falters thanks to a lack of foreign currency to pay for imported parts. Vehicle assembly plants are facing their worst year in the oil-rich Opec nation, prod
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Prices soar on grain market

Prices soar on grain market

Rising demand pushed prices higher on the wholesale grain market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. On the cereals side, Moong Punjab gained Rs 1000 to Rs 13750 and Moong Peshawar went up by Rs 2950 to Rs 13250 due to strong demand by retaile
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
South Korea buys 120,000 tonnes of corn

South Korea buys 120,000 tonnes of corn

The Korea Feed Association (KFA) has purchased 120,000 tonnes of corn in an international tender for the same volume which closed on Tuesday, European traders said. The KFA's Busan section had sought the corn in two 60,000 tonne consignments, the first fo
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Cotton market: millers, spinners keen on buying fine quality

Cotton market: millers, spinners keen on buying fine quality

Volume of business showed modest improvement on the cotton market on Tuesday as millers and spinners tried to lay hand over the small quantity of fine quality, dealers said. The official spot rate maintained last level at Rs 6,700, they added. In the read
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

An upward trend persisted on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. The May contract closed at Rs 1751.90 and it commenced with 40 paisa gain at Rs 1752.30 in the morning session, the July vaida ended at Rs
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Activity at Karachi ad Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi ad Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 41,190 tonnes of cargo comprising 23,566 tonnes of import cargo and 17,624 tonnes of export cargo including 2,851 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The total import cargo of 23,5
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
US natural gas futures fall two percent for fourth day

US natural gas futures fall two percent for fourth day

US natural gas futures fell 2 percent on Monday and hit a five-week low on expectations for an above-average storage injection this week, limited seasonal demand and increased nuclear plant production. Gas fell for a fourth consecutive session, the longes
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Brazil's 2014-15 coffee output down eight percent

Brazil's 2014-15 coffee output down eight percent

Brazil, the world's biggest coffee producer, will harvest 49.5 million 60-kg bags in 2014/15 (July/June), down 8 percent from a year ago because of drought damage, a US attache released on Monday said, reaching the high end of industry estimates. Coffee p
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
US FOB Gulf corn firm, soyabean lower

US FOB Gulf corn firm, soyabean lower

US FOB Gulf corn basis offers were steady for old crop and firm for new crop after the close on Monday amid good demand and a drop in nearby futures below $5 a bushel, traders said. Soyabean offers were steady to lower with good planting progress and the
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Swiss likely to turn down world's highest minimum wage

Swiss likely to turn down world's highest minimum wage

The Swiss are expected to reject a referendum next weekend on whether to introduce the world's highest minimum wage, that would offer each and every worker at least $25 an hour. Switzerland will also hold votes on May 18 on a multi-billion-dollar deal to
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
OECD sees diverging outlooks for advanced, emerging economies

OECD sees diverging outlooks for advanced, emerging economies

The growth outlook for major emerging economies is worsening but remains largely stable for the big developed economies, the OECD said on Tuesday. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said its leading indicator covering 3
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
OECD sees diverging outlooks for advanced, emerging economies

OECD sees diverging outlooks for advanced, emerging economies

The growth outlook for major emerging economies is worsening but remains largely stable for the big developed economies, the OECD said on Tuesday. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said its leading indicator covering 3
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Ghana to tackle fiscal crisis on its own without IMF programme

Ghana to tackle fiscal crisis on its own without IMF programme

Ghana is concentrating on a "home-grown" fiscal strategy to tackle its economic woes for now, rather than an assistance programme with the International Monetary Fund, President John Mahama said on Tuesday. The West African country's decision to resolve i
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Medical aid group warns weak at risk in Europe

Medical aid group warns weak at risk in Europe

Medical aid group Doctors of the World on Tuesday criticised the state of healthcare for the most vulnerable people in struggling European economies, especially for pregnant women and children. A survey of 16,881 people who had consulted Doctors of the Wo
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
European electricity market expands

European electricity market expands

Spain and Portugal joined the European wholesale electricity market on Tuesday, part of an effort to improve competition and price transparency throughout the continent. Europe has been moving to increase linkages between energy systems not only to improv
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
US retail sales slow, but growth outlook still upbeat

US retail sales slow, but growth outlook still upbeat

US retail sales braked sharply in April after strong gains in the prior two months, but that did little to change views the economy was poised for faster growth this quarter. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday retail sales edged up 0.1 percent last m
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
China's April economic data paints downbeat picture, fresh policies eyed

China's April economic data paints downbeat picture, fresh policies eyed

China's economic activity showed across-the-board weakness in April, with data from output to investment and consumption all missing market expectations, sparking new calls for Beijing to ease policies to shore up growth. Months of lacklustre performance
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Airbus sparks relief rally as first quarter profit beats forecasts

Airbus sparks relief rally as first quarter profit beats forecasts

Airbus Group posted better than expected first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, sparking a relief rally in its shares as it dodged the impact of higher costs for its new A350 jet, which remains on track for a late-2014 debut. Shares in the world's second-larg
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Airbus sparks relief rally as first quarter profit beats forecasts

Airbus sparks relief rally as first quarter profit beats forecasts

Airbus Group posted better than expected first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, sparking a relief rally in its shares as it dodged the impact of higher costs for its new A350 jet, which remains on track for a late-2014 debut. Shares in the world's second-larg
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
US says has raised concern over China FX intervention

US says has raised concern over China FX intervention

The United States has raised concern over a recent fall in China's yuan currency and a lack of transparency in suspected currency intervention, a senior US treasury official said on Tuesday. Chinese officials have showed their continued commitment to refo
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Sri Lanka to change GDP compilation method amid criticism

Sri Lanka to change GDP compilation method amid criticism

Sri Lanka will upgrade its gross domestic product (GDP) compilation method to reflect international standards from next year, a top government official said on Tuesday, after repeated criticism that authorities overestimated economic growth.
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Sterling dips

Sterling dips

Sterling's rise to 16 month-highs against the euro stalled on Tuesday and it inched lower against the dollar as investors reined in bets on a stronger pound ahead of the Bank of England's inflation report on Wednesday. Dealers and analysts said it looked
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
India rupee lead gains among Asian forex

India rupee lead gains among Asian forex

The Indian rupee led gains among emerging Asian currencies on Tuesday as exit polls suggested pro-reform and business-friendly opposition parties had won elections. The South Korean won rose on exporters' demand for settlements, while the Philippine peso
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Australian and New Zealand dollar steady

Australian and New Zealand dollar steady

The Australian and New Zealand dollars held gains versus their US counterpart and euro on Tuesday, with markets awaiting Chinese data and the Australian government's annual budget expected to be the toughest in 20 years. The Aussie was steady at $0.9354,
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Euro steadies in New York

Euro steadies in New York

The euro held steady against the dollar and advanced against the yen on Monday, unperturbed by the weekend referendum in Ukraine in which pro-Russian rebels declared victory in a self-rule vote, further escalating tensions. Against sterling however, the e
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Early trade in New York: euro losses cut after retail sales disappoint

Early trade in New York: euro losses cut after retail sales disappoint

Disappointing US retail sales data for April pulled the dollar off a one-month high against the euro on Tuesday but it was still stronger on the euro, which was undermined by a sharp decline in investor morale in Germany, Europe's largest economy. A repor
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Euro falls to one-month low in London

Euro falls to one-month low in London

The euro fell to a one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after a report that Germany's powerful Bundesbank would back monetary easing measures to support the euro zone economy. A key German survey showing a sharp decline in investor morale in Europe
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Euro stabilises in Asia

Euro stabilises in Asia

The euro stabilised near one-month lows against the dollar on Tuesday, although it remains under pressure as investors expect the European Central Bank to try to limit its longer-term strength in a bid to boost the euro-zone economy. The euro fetched $1.3
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Indian rupee at near 10-month high

Indian rupee at near 10-month high

The Indian rupee rose on Tuesday to its strongest close against the dollar in nearly 10 months as shares surged to record highs after exit polls showed opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies clinching a majority in the country's elections. Marke
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Housebuilders push FTSE to highest close this century

Housebuilders push FTSE to highest close this century

Britain's top share index hit its highest closing level since December 1999 on Tuesday, led by housebuilding stocks, with technical analysts betting the broader market could push on further still. The FTSE 100 ended up 21.33 points, or 0.3 percent, at 6,8
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Southeast Asian market: Manila at 11-month high; Jakarta up

Southeast Asian market: Manila at 11-month high; Jakarta up

Philippine shares closed at their highest in 11 months on Tuesday, while Indonesia rose slightly amid political and economic uncertainty ahead of the presidential polls. Half of the south-east Asian markets were closed for a holiday. The Philippine index
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Australian shares up

Australian shares up

Australian shares ended 0.9 percent higher on Tuesday, spurred by broad-based gains in miners and banks after Wall Street notched up another record high and base metals firmed. Investors were also looking ahead to the first budget from the conservative co
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
European shares hit multi-year high, Airbus surges

European shares hit multi-year high, Airbus surges

European equities ended higher on Tuesday, with some benchmarks hitting multi-year highs following upbeat company results from major companies such as aerospace giant Airbus and steelmaker ThyssenKrupp. Airbus, the world's second-largest aerospace group,
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Indian shares hit record high

Indian shares hit record high

India's benchmark BSE index rose on Tuesday to a third consecutive record high, surpassing the key psychological level of 24,000 points as stocks tied to the domestic economy surged after exit polls showed the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies winning
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Treasuries lower

Treasuries lower

US Treasuries prices fell on Monday before a heavy week of data, including retail sales and inflation reports, which will be watched for signs of economic strength and whether price pressures are rising from levels that are far below the Federal Reserve's
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Treasuries lower

Treasuries lower

US Treasuries prices fell on Monday before a heavy week of data, including retail sales and inflation reports, which will be watched for signs of economic strength and whether price pressures are rising from levels that are far below the Federal Reserve's
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Taiwan stocks rise

Taiwan stocks rise

Taiwan stocks rose 0.7 percent on Tuesday morning, following other regional and global bourses higher on positive sentiment from Wall Street. As of 0200 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose to 8874.54 points, after declining 0.91 percent in the previous session
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks rise, China down

Hong Kong stocks rise, China down

Hong Kong shares rose 0.41 percent on Tuesday following a record-breaking close on Wall Street, but gains were capped after another soft batch of Chinese economic data. The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 90.77 points to 22,352.38 on turnover of HK$50.72
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Dow, S&P end at record highs; DirecTV up late

Dow, S&P end at record highs; DirecTV up late

The Dow and the S&P 500 ended at record highs on Monday while the Nasdaq rallied as shares of Internet and biotech shares advanced. Biogen Idec jumped 4.8 percent to $300.54 and TripAdvisor Inc rose 5.8 percent to $89.51. Twitter gained 5.9 percent to $33
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Tuesday's afternoon trade: S&P briefly climbs above 1,900

Tuesday's afternoon trade: S&P briefly climbs above 1,900

US stocks mostly edged higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 briefly rising above 1,900 for the first time and more developments on the deal front helping investors' outlook. Both the Dow and the S&P 500 hit record intraday highs and then pulled back a bit,
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Tokyo stocks higher

Tokyo stocks higher

Tokyo stocks closed 1.95 percent higher on Tuesday, boosted by record-setting advances on Wall Street and a decent run of earnings at home. The Nikkei 225 index soared 275.92 points to 14,425.44, while the Topix index of all first-section issues was up 1.
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Insurance deal lifts Qatar bourse to record high

Insurance deal lifts Qatar bourse to record high

Qatar Insurance Company lifted the Gulf state's stock market to an all-time high on Tuesday after winning a large contract to provide services to the nation's new main international airport. Most other markets in the region also advanced. Dubai led gains
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine's 2014 maize sowing 86 percent complete

Ukraine's 2014 maize sowing 86 percent complete

Ukraine's Agriculture ministry on Tuesday dispelled fears of a sharp decrease in Ukrainian 2014 maize sowing area, saying farms have sown 4.4 million hectares of maize, or 86 percent of the expected area, as of May 13. The ministry said in a statement far
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
HRW wheat bids steady

HRW wheat bids steady

Hard red winter wheat spot basis bids at US southern Plains locations held steady on Monday, dealers said. Rainfall was noted overnight in parts of top producer Kansas and more was in the forecast. The moisture was not likely to do much to improve yields,
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) the value traded was reported at PKR 2,606 million. Number of lots traded was registered at 14,605 and PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,010. Major business was contributed by crude oil amounting to PKR 1,2
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Challenges faced by SAMEs in Asia and South Asia

Challenges faced by SAMEs in Asia and South Asia

Keynote address by Dr Christoph H. Loch, Director Cambridge Judge Business School, UK. Dr Christoph H. Loch is the Director, Cambridge Judge Business School and has been the Chairman of the Behavioural Operations Management section of INFORMS (2008-2010).
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Trends, Opportunities and Challenges of Local SMEs - Panel Discussion

Trends, Opportunities and Challenges of Local SMEs - Panel Discussion

Moderated by Dr Jawaid Ghani, Professor of Strategy and Marketing Research & Director Executive MBA, Karachi School for Business & Leadership (KSBL). Dr Ghani obtained his Ph.D from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, USA, SB Comp. Engg. and S
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
KSBL MBA Programme

KSBL MBA Programme

Programme Overview: The KSBL MBA is a full-time 21-month programme consisting of eight, seven-week terms. There is one intake per year and the programme commences in September with a compulsory three-week Foundation term.
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned Russia on Tuesday that its economy, already facing lower economic growth because of the crisis in Ukraine, would face still further decline if tension with the West is allowed to continue. "Clearl
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned Russia on Tuesday that its economy, already facing lower economic growth because of the crisis in Ukraine, would face still further decline if tension with the West is allowed to continue. "Clearl
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

Russian economy will hurt more if Ukraine crisis goes on: IMF chief

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned Russia on Tuesday that its economy, already facing lower economic growth because of the crisis in Ukraine, would face still further decline if tension with the West is allowed to continue. "Clearl
Published 14 May, 2014 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 14 May, 2014 12:00am
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