Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered handsome gains amid decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index jumped to 5550.18 against 5428.76 of last Friday, denoting a gain of 121.42 points while trans
Bullish sentiments dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday and the equities registered handsome gains amid decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index jumped to 5550.18 against 5428.76 of last Friday, denoting a gain of 121.42 points while trans
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 81.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,931.30 to 3,849.97 points. The ove
Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Monday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 81.33 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,931.30 to 3,849.97 points. The ove
Sui gas companies have reportedly estimated Rs 100 billion Phase-II gas pipeline infrastructure development projects for handling and transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as anticipated indigenous gas. Sources said that phase-I involves g
Sui gas companies have reportedly estimated Rs 100 billion Phase-II gas pipeline infrastructure development projects for handling and transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as anticipated indigenous gas. Sources said that phase-I involves g
Sui gas companies have reportedly estimated Rs 100 billion Phase-II gas pipeline infrastructure development projects for handling and transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as well as anticipated indigenous gas. Sources said that phase-I involves g
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,039.99 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,316.81 points and an intraday low of 17,054.13 points and closed at 17,255.27 points which was 215.28 points or 1.26 pe
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 17,039.99 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 17,316.81 points and an intraday low of 17,054.13 points and closed at 17,255.27 points which was 215.28 points or 1.26 pe
Karachi Share Market closed higher on the first trading day of the week following the peaceful political activity in the federal capital and the benchmark index KSE-100 gained 102 points to reach some 31,300 points on Monday compared to 31,198 points on F
Karachi Share Market closed higher on the first trading day of the week following the peaceful political activity in the federal capital and the benchmark index KSE-100 gained 102 points to reach some 31,300 points on Monday compared to 31,198 points on F
Karachi Share Market closed higher on the first trading day of the week following the peaceful political activity in the federal capital and the benchmark index KSE-100 gained 102 points to reach some 31,300 points on Monday compared to 31,198 points on F
The country''s annual inflation rate fell to 3.96 percent in November from 5.82 percent in October. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) director Shaukat Zaman Butt said prices rose 0.51 percent in November on a mon
The country's annual inflation rate fell to 3.96 percent in November from 5.82 percent in October. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) director Shaukat Zaman Butt said prices rose 0.51 percent in November on a mont
The country's annual inflation rate fell to 3.96 percent in November from 5.82 percent in October. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) director Shaukat Zaman Butt said prices rose 0.51 percent in November on a mont
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday reiterated his government's unflinching and concerted support to the on-going military operation "Zarb-e-Azab" in the tribal areas of the country, till its logical conclusion. Addressing the inaugural session of the E
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday reiterated his government's unflinching and concerted support to the on-going military operation "Zarb-e-Azab" in the tribal areas of the country, till its logical conclusion. Addressing the inaugural session of the E
The Supreme Court Monday asked federal government to fill the vacant slot of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by December 02 (today). Resuming the hearing of a case on the appointment of a permanent CEC a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Nasirul
The Supreme Court Monday asked federal government to fill the vacant slot of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) by December 02 (today). Resuming the hearing of a case on the appointment of a permanent CEC a three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Nasirul
The government and opposition failed to agree on the name of the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and opposition leader Khusheed Shah remained inconclusive. An official said the meeting between Prime
The government and opposition failed to agree on the name of the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and opposition leader Khusheed Shah remained inconclusive. An official said the meeting between Prime
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
The second of December 1971 will always remain a shining day for the government, the people of the UAE and the whole Muslim Ummah as it shines, sparkles and illuminates other days of the year. I am so grateful for the leadership of UAE, 43 years of well m
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates its 43rd National Day, PTCL extends its warmest felicitations to the people of UAE oon this auspicious occasion. The UAE is a symbol of success and a global hub of new possibilities. From humble beginnings 40 y
On 2nd December 2014, the United Arab Emirates marks its National Day, celebrating 43 years since the state was established in 1971. For citizens and expatriate residents of the seven emirates of the federation, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ra's al-Khaimah,
It's been 43 years since the formation of UAE and it has become a beacon of economic prowess and it has been a popular destination for Pakistanis, please shed some light on that.
Over four decades ago, the people of the United Arab Emirates led by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE's founder and former President came together committed to a vision - to devote the nation's resources to modern development. On this d
These days, we are witnessing the 43rd anniversary of United Arab Emirates with the sense of pride and privilege. This is mainly attributed to the country's leadership, the faithful people and the great achievements made by Emirates over the last four dec
The International Grains Council on Thursday raised its forecast for the 2014/15 world corn (maize) crop, reflecting an upward revision to production in China. Global corn production was forecast to total 982 million tonnes, up from a previous forecast of
Trading on Asian rice markets was slow this week due to a lack of demand, with prices in Thailand stable but the Vietnamese market hitting multi-month lows after the official floor price was cut, traders said on Wednesday. Buyers may not return to Vietnam
A sharp slide in the rouble is driving up domestic sugar prices in Russia and could stall consumption growth in a country that imports about a million tonnes a year, analysts said. Russia's rouble has lost about a third of its value against the dollar thi
The December vaida was down, while the January vaida was inert on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December contract closed at Rs 1600.40 and commenced with a fall of 20 paisa at Rs 1600.20 in th
Depress condition persisted on the cotton market on Monday despite the purchasing of cotton by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), dealers said. The official spot rate maintained overnight level at Rs 4,800, they added. In the ready session, around
Planting of Brazil's 2014/15 soya crop was 85 percent complete as of Friday, up 9 percentage points from 76 percent a week earlier amid ample rain in most growing areas, Brazilian consultancy AgRural said on Monday. After being heavily delayed in October
Asia's naphtha price spread between first-half January and first-half February hit a three-and-half-month high premium of $2.50 per tonne powered by spot demand from North Asia. Taiwanese Formosa, Asia's top naphtha importer, was in talks to buy naphtha f
Slow business was seen on the wholesale grain market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. On the seeds side, castor seeds Sindh lost Rs 50 to Rs 2350 and cottonseeds oilcake with bag Sindh new good type did not move any side at Rs 1450, whil
On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) value traded was PKR 3.00 billion and the number of lots traded was 15,849. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,592. Major business was contributed by crude oil amounting to PKR 1.79 billion followed by gold (
The Ethiopian government has issued an international tender to purchase 70,000 tonnes of milling wheat, European traders said on Thursday. Tender deadline is December 16. Origin was optional and shipment was sought around two months after contract signing
Ukrainian farmers have almost completed the 2014 grain harvest, threshing 62.7 million tonnes of grain from 98 percent of the planted area as of November 27, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. The grain yield averaged 4.33 tonnes per hectare this ye
Spot corn and soyabean basis bids were mostly steady in the US Midwest on Friday as farmer selling remained light, grain merchants said. The cash market was quiet overall following the US Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, traders said. Soyabean futures fe
The 2014/15 coffee output forecast for Vietnam has been revised up slightly to 29.3 million bags, but is still down from the previous season due to lower yields in some areas that grow the arabica bean, the US Department of Agriculture's attache to Vietna
More than a third of Ukrainian winter barley crops are in a poor state, raising concerns about the 2015 harvest, Kiev-based UkrAgroConsult agriculture consultancy said on Monday. According to the consultancy's data, just 18.3 percent of winter barley is i
Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast reached around 470,000 tonnes by November 30 since the start of the season on October 1, exporters estimated on Monday, down from 518,000 tonnes in the same period of the previous season. This season's cum
South Africa's Illovo Sugar reported a 10 percent decline in first-half earnings on Monday due to lower sugar production and depressed global prices. Headline earnings per share fell to 171.1 cents in the six months to September from 190.1 cents a year ea
Recent rains in Argentina's grain belt have moistened fields that had been left dry by hot weather, helping to speed soya and corn planting as well as development of already-planted fields, the agriculture ministry said in its weekly crop report on Friday
The European Union this week granted export licences for 945,000 tonnes of soft wheat, taking the total since the beginning of the 2014/2015 (July-June) season to 8.4 million tonnes, official data showed on Thursday. The total so far this season compared
Russian export prices for wheat rose slightly last week due to a weaker rouble, which has lost more than a third against the dollar this year, Moscow-based agriculture consultancy SovEcon said. Russia's Black Sea prices for wheat with 12.5 percent protein
The Karachi Port handled 191,179 tonnes of cargo comprising 129,825 tonnes of import cargo and 61,554 tonnes of export cargo including 3,574 loaded and empty containers during the last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 129
The beleaguered ruble suffered Monday its biggest one-day fall since the 1998 financial meltdown after oil prices sank further, aggravating worries about Russia's economy. As concern mounted over the outlook for Russia's sanctions-hit economy, lawmakers a