On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,036.15 points. It touched an intraday high of 16,039.37 points and an intraday low of 15,782.37 points and closed at 15,830.47 points which was -205.68 points or -1.28 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 4
Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained negative on the first day of the new trading week Monday. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost 323 points with slim volumes. Overall, the KSE-100 index declined by 1.09 percent to close at 29,383 points Monday co
Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained negative on the first day of the new trading week Monday. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost 323 points with slim volumes. Overall, the KSE-100 index declined by 1.09 percent to close at 29,383 points Monday co
Sentiment at the Karachi share market remained negative on the first day of the new trading week Monday. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost 323 points with slim volumes. Overall, the KSE-100 index declined by 1.09 percent to close at 29,383 points Monday co
The World Trade Organisation remained deadlocked Monday, two months after failing to seal a key deal on a global customs pact. Officials said that the United States blocked efforts by the WTO''''s trade facilitation committee because of continued wranglin
The World Trade Organisation remained deadlocked Monday, two months after failing to seal a key deal on a global customs pact. Officials said that the United States blocked efforts by the WTO''s trade facilitation committee because of continued wrangling
The World Trade Organisation remained deadlocked Monday, two months after failing to seal a key deal on a global customs pact. Officials said that the United States blocked efforts by the WTO's trade facilitation committee because of continued wrangling w
The World Trade Organisation remained deadlocked Monday, two months after failing to seal a key deal on a global customs pact. Officials said that the United States blocked efforts by the WTO's trade facilitation committee because of continued wrangling w
Islamabad police on Monday registered another case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, three federal ministers and six others on charges of murder, attempt to murder and terrorism over the killings of Pakistan Tehree
Islamabad police on Monday registered another case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, three federal ministers and six others on charges of murder, attempt to murder and terrorism over the killings of Pakistan Tehree
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Monday asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari to declare their actual assets; otherwise his party would move the court against them. Addressing his workers on the 46th day of
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Monday asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari to declare their actual assets; otherwise his party would move the court against them. Addressing his workers on the 46th day of
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the government is aware of problems in the system and trying to eliminate them. Speaking to reporters outside his London residence, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said those holding sit-ins were trying to disru
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the government is aware of problems in the system and trying to eliminate them. Speaking to reporters outside his London residence, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said those holding sit-ins were trying to disru
Vice Chairman Pakistan People's Party and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would formally start his political career on October 18 public meeting at Mazar-e-Quaid. Briefing media persons afte
Vice Chairman Pakistan People's Party and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would formally start his political career on October 18 public meeting at Mazar-e-Quaid. Briefing media persons afte
Secretary Election Commission Ishtiaq Ahmed presented on Monday a 'fact-sheet' in response to vote rigging allegations against 2013 general elections before the Parliamentary Electoral Reforms Committee. The meeting of the reforms committee was held here
Secretary Election Commission Ishtiaq Ahmed presented on Monday a 'fact-sheet' in response to vote rigging allegations against 2013 general elections before the Parliamentary Electoral Reforms Committee. The meeting of the reforms committee was held here
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the United States Monday not to repeat its "mistake" in Iraq by pulling out of Afghanistan too quickly. Modi, who is due to meet President Barack Obama later on Monday, said US forces had forged "stability" in Af
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the United States Monday not to repeat its "mistake" in Iraq by pulling out of Afghanistan too quickly. Modi, who is due to meet President Barack Obama later on Monday, said US forces had forged "stability" in Af
Afghanistan inaugurated its first new president in a decade on Monday, swearing in technocrat Ashraf Ghani to head a power-sharing government just as the withdrawal of most foreign troops presents a crucial test. The first democratic handover of power in
Afghanistan inaugurated its first new president in a decade on Monday, swearing in technocrat Ashraf Ghani to head a power-sharing government just as the withdrawal of most foreign troops presents a crucial test. The first democratic handover of power in
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (September 29, 2014).
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
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
Spot basis bids for soyabeans were lower at processors and elevators around the US Midwest on Monday, pressured by harvesting over the weekend, dealers said. Several locations were open through the weekend to accept freshly cut crops as the pace of the ha
The Thai government has sold another 70,000 tonnes of rice from the 140,000 tonnes it planned to sell in its second tender in September, a senior commerce ministry official said on Monday. After the army took power in May and inspected rice stocks nation-
Indonesia's main rubber grouping is seeking to put a floor under prices at $1.50/kg as the world's No 2 producer looks to support global prices that have plunged more than 30 percent so far this year. Shanghai and Tokyo futures are struggling near multi-y
The December vaida was higher on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December contract closed at Rs 1497.20, it commenced with 20 paisa gain at Rs 1497.40 they said. The January vaida ended at Rs 1
Steadier trend prevailed on the cotton market on Monday as prices depicted firmness due to slow supplies, dealers said. The official spot rate was up by Rs 50 to Rs 5,100, they added. In the ready session, over 9,000 bales of cotton changed hands between
Cash spot basis bids for hard red winter wheat were steady to firm in the southern US Plains on Monday and farmer selling was thin as producers focused on harvesting corn and seeding wheat, grain merchants said. K.C. hard red winter wheat futures were hov
ICE Canadian canola futures edged higher on Monday, supported by cooler, wet weather expected this week that would delay the Western Canada harvest. Environment Canada was forecasting rain around mid-week in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Farmers likely made
Average tea prices in India, the world's second-biggest producer, edged lower at last week's auction on a drop in supply of premier grade leaf, though demand was healthy from domestic players. The CTC (crush-tear-curl) grade leaf was sold at 147.20 rupees
Steadier trend was seen on the wholesale grain market on Monday as most of the commodity items sustained week-end levels in the process of trading, dealers said. On the seeds side, cottonseeds oilcake with bag Sindh new inferior variety shed Rs 30 to Rs 1
On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) value traded was recorded at PKR 4.520 billion. The number of lots traded was 17,207 and PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,955. Major business was contributed by crude oil amounting to PKR 3.466 billion, fol
US natural gas futures closed up on Friday posting its best week in a month, erasing losses in late trading for a second straight day on bets that cold weather will ultimately lift gas demand for heating. The US gas contract for October delivery finished
Ghana aims to produce 1 million tonnes of cocoa in the 2014/15 season, up from around 900,000 tonnes in the 2013/14 season just closed, Deputy Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson told Reuters on Thursday. The world's number two cocoa producer this month r
India's palm oil imports are likely to climb around 4 percent to 8.25 million tonnes in the marketing year starting November as poor monsoon rains curb growth in local edible oil supplies amid a rise in consumption, a veteran trader said on Friday. Higher
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed narrowly mixed on Friday on light bargain-buying one day after falling to four-year low, traders said. K.C. hard red winter wheat also closed mixed but MGEX spring wheat futures ended lower, losing ground
Russian wheat export prices fell last week and are expected to continue declining this week as local traders seek to stay competitive with the low prices of major global rivals, analysts said on Monday. Russia, one of the world's largest wheat exporters,
The Karachi Port handled 232,693 tonnes of cargo comprising 197,108 tonnes of import cargo and 35,585 tonnes of export cargo including 4,052 loaded and empty containers during the last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 197
Green Pool Commodities on Monday narrowed its 2014/15 global sugar deficit forecast to 100,000 tonnes, from a mid-year forecast for a 1.0 million tonnes deficit and a surplus of 4.5 million tonnes for 2013/14. Its annual crop production forecasts are base
Ukrainian farmers harvested 41.2 million tonnes of grain from 11.1 million hectares up until September 29, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. It said that farmers had harvested 75 percent of the sown area and that grain yield averaged 3.72 tonnes pe
Cotton futures retreated on Monday, on track for a 16 percent drop in the third quarter, under pressure from a strong US dollar and fears that reduced demand in top consumer China will cause global inventories to swell. The benchmark December cotton contr
The most-traded December copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange cut early gains to fall 0.4 percent to 47,500 yuan ($7,739) a tonne on Monday pressured by a stronger dollar and questions over economic growth in top metals user China. "A strong d
Copper prices steadied on Monday, after earlier touching their lowest level in almost three months, as the dollar pulled back from an earlier four-year high against a basket of currencies. Nickel slid as inventories piled up to another record high. Benchm
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell 1.5 percent in light trading on Monday following a fall in Shanghai futures ahead of the week-long National Day holiday in China. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract for March delivery lost 2.7 yen to s
Malaysian palm oil rose on Monday on expectations of positive palm oil export data for September and a weakening ringgit, but volumes remained low as competing edible oil prices slipped and US soybeans hit a four-year low. The market is anticipating Malay
ICE sugar futures extended their rally on Monday amid uncertainty over how much sugar would be delivered against the October contract, due to expire on Tuesday. Arabica coffee rose on concerns about drought-related crop damage in Brazil, while ICE cocoa t
Gold recovered from early losses on Monday after Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters clashed with police, keeping Asian stocks on edge and boosting bullion's appeal as a safe haven, though the strength in the dollar kept the metal's gains in check.
Gold fell on Monday as downward pressure from a strong dollar outweighed support from unrest in Hong Kong, which hit global shares and led to some demand for the metal. Spot gold was down 0.2 percent to $1,217.10 an ounce by 1422 GMT, while US gold future
US corn and soyabeans edged higher on Monday, rebounding from their multiyear lows reached earlier in the trading session amid the advancing harvest of record crops and a continuing dollar rally that dented export hopes. Wheat futures also were mostly hig
Gold prices dropped on Monday after US consumer spending data pointed to a strengthening economy, but losses were limited as pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong added to worries about growth in China. Mass protests in Hong Kong stirred unrest in the globa
Lufthansa pilots turned up the pressure on management in a dispute over early retirement provisions Monday by calling a fourth day of walkouts, the latest challenge to cost-cutting at Europe's older airlines. Just a day after pilots at French flag carrier
Department store operator Macy's Inc said it planned to hire about 86,000 workers for the holiday shopping season, up from about 83,000 last year. Macy's said it would hire about 1,125 for its customer service centers, about 3,000 for delivery and store p
France will tighten its budget less than promised even when the impact of the downturn in the economic cycle is stripped out of the equation, Les Echos newspaper reported on Monday. If confirmed when the 2015 budget is presented on Wednesday, the news wou