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Print - 2015-04-21
European stocks boosted by telecoms, China stimulus

European stocks boosted by telecoms, China stimulus

European shares made a positive start to the week on Monday, thanks to deal-making in the telecoms sector and stimulus from China, though gains were not enough to entirely erase the losses from Friday's sharp sell-off. This week brings a raft of first-qua
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
68th book corner inaugurated at Sindhology

68th book corner inaugurated at Sindhology

Sindh University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Abida Taherani on Monday said efforts were being made to make the university a distinguished institution in the region recognised for its global perspective and diverse and supportive learning environment, bes
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
July 2014 to March 2015: Petrol, HSD consumption increased

July 2014 to March 2015: Petrol, HSD consumption increased

Petrol and High Speed Diesel (HSD) consumption from July 2014 to March 2015 has increased by 18 percent and 8 percent respectively, while furnace oil consumption reduced by 3 percent. According to Petroleum Ministry officials from July 2014 to March 2015
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
ICBC, HBL join hands to develop industrial zones

ICBC, HBL join hands to develop industrial zones

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) join hands for setting up industrial zones in Pakistan. This initiative was launched in an investment conference held in Suzhou China. The objective of this conference was to make
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
13th International eBanking conference on April 23

13th International eBanking conference on April 23

The 13th International eBanking Conference and Exhibition is set to kick off on the April 23. This prestigious event will attract notable players from the IT, Banking, and Financial sectors. This annual event is taking place for the 13th successive year w
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
July-March FY15: Banks achieve 65 percent of agriculture credit target

July-March FY15: Banks achieve 65 percent of agriculture credit target

Banks disbursed Rs 326 billion on account of agriculture credit during first nine months of current fiscal year (July-March FY15). The disbursed amount is some 65 percent of the overall annual target of Rs 500 billion and 27.5 percent higher than disburse
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Power generation K-Electric plans to invest $2 billion: CEO

Power generation K-Electric plans to invest $2 billion: CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K-Electric Tayyab Tareen has said that the power utility had planned to invest $2 billion in power generation in the next four years. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), he said that K-e
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
NA-246 by-election Siraj rules out withdrawal of candidate

NA-246 by-election Siraj rules out withdrawal of candidate

The chief of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), Sirajul Haq, on Monday ruled out withdrawal of his party's candidate from the NA-246 by-election, leaving the electoral race tougher for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Altaf 'advises' Imran to withdraw his candidate

Altaf 'advises' Imran to withdraw his candidate

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran to quit the race for by-elections in NA-246 to save his face. Addressing party workers here late Sunday night, Altaf Hussain advised Imran to withdr
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PTI wins JUP's support

PTI wins JUP's support

Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) Monday put its weight behind Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Imran Ismail for the by-election of NA-246, Karachi. "We announce our decision to support Imran Ismail in the by-election" Owais Noorani told media persons
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
ECP establishes control room

ECP establishes control room

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established a control room to monitor the by-election in the NA-246 constituency. Ballot papers' printing has been completed for the by-election under the supervision of the Pakistan Army. The ballots have been ha
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
ECP moves to install surveillance cameras

ECP moves to install surveillance cameras

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken certain measures to ensure free and fair by-election in NA-246 Karachi to be held on April 23. According to details, surveillance cameras permitted to be installed in a manner that secrecy and sanctity o
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
KCAA proposes establishment of DR&C

KCAA proposes establishment of DR&C

Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has proposed to establish Directorate of Research & Classification (DR&C) for advance rulings and new PCTs' classifications. The KCAA in its budget proposals, which were submitted to the Federal Board of Revenue (
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Government urged to introduce train service between Karachi & Hub

Government urged to introduce train service between Karachi & Hub

Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (LCCI) president Yakoob H. Karim has demanded of Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq to link Hub with Karachi through a train service so that local and foreign investors could set up their commercial and industr
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
MFBs told to submit bi-weekly statements through DAP

MFBs told to submit bi-weekly statements through DAP

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday asked Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to submit bi-weekly statements through Data Acquisition Portal. Under Regulation R-3 of Prudential Regulations Microfinance Banks are required to submit bi-weekly (fortnightly) statement
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sino-Pak trade Business community seeks relaxation in visa regime

Sino-Pak trade Business community seeks relaxation in visa regime

Business community has sought a relaxation in visa regime, simplifying the visa documentation to facilitate robust trade activities between China and Pakistan. Talking to Business Recorder, business leaders appreciated Chinese President visit and added th
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Low attendance witnessed in Capital's offices

Low attendance witnessed in Capital's offices

The attendance in government, semi-government and private sector offices situated in capital city remained thin on Monday due to the security measures taken on the arrival of the Chinese President. Several senior officers in federal secretariat were also
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan, Egypt discuss defence cooperation

Pakistan, Egypt discuss defence cooperation

Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Muhammad Alam Khattak (Retd) held one-on-one meeting with Egyptian Army Chief Mehmood Hegazi and Secretary Defence Egypt General Sedqi SOBHI Sayed here in Cairo Monday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 9t
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Two IPPs approach Nepra for tariff modifications

Two IPPs approach Nepra for tariff modifications

Two Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for tariff modifications after the government refused to amend Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), well informed sources told Business Recorder </
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PTC pays Rs 22.7 billion taxes during Jan-March

PTC pays Rs 22.7 billion taxes during Jan-March

A leading cigarette manufacturing company has contributed Rs 22.7 billion to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the form of duties and taxes during January-March 2015, which is a 22% increase over the same period last year.
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Reshma granted generation licence

Reshma granted generation licence

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has granted generation licence to furnace oil-fired 96.96MW Reshma Power Generation (Pvt) Limited (RPGPL).
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SC restores PPP MPA's membership

SC restores PPP MPA's membership

The Supreme Court on Monday restored membership of Pakistan Peoples' Party's (PPP) Member Sindh Assembly Nawaz Chandio. The three-member bench of the court headed by Justice, Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case filed by Nawaz Chandio challenging the decision
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Government offers to sign NDMA deal

Government offers to sign NDMA deal

Pakistan has reportedly offered India to sign Non-Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA) agreement on the understanding already reached between the Commerce Ministers of the two countries, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (STCL)

Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (STCL)

Shabbir Tiled & Ceramics Limited (STCL) was founded by the House of Habib in 1978. It was a technical and strategic collaboration between the House of Habib and Agrob Anlagenbau GmbH of West Germany and STCL was the first and only private sector company w
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (STCL)

Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited (STCL)

Shabbir Tiled & Ceramics Limited (STCL) was founded by the House of Habib in 1978. It was a technical and strategic collaboration between the House of Habib and Agrob Anlagenbau GmbH of West Germany and STCL was the first and only private sector company w
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Three killed in Karachi

Three killed in Karachi

Two men and a woman were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on Monday. According to police and rescue sources, Majeed, son of Abu Bakar, was beaten to death by unidentified men in Moosa Colony, located in Liaquatabad area. The body of the
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Air strike on missile base in Yemen capital kills 25, wounds hundreds

Air strike on missile base in Yemen capital kills 25, wounds hundreds

An air strike on a Scud missile base in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa triggered a big explosion that killed 25 people and wounded almost 400 on Monday, state news agency Saba said. Saudi Arabia has led an alliance of Sunni Arab countries in a
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Turkey shares Armenians' pain over Ottoman-era killings: Prime Minister

Turkey shares Armenians' pain over Ottoman-era killings: Prime Minister

Turkey shares the pain of Armenians whose parents or grandparents were killed under the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday. "We once again respectfully remember and share the pain of grandchildren and children
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bangladesh's opposition leader attacked at election rally

Bangladesh's opposition leader attacked at election rally

Assailants wielding iron rods attacked the car of Bangladesh's former prime minister and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Monday during an election rally and then shot at it as the vehicle sped away but she was unhurt, officials said.
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
South Korea Prime Minister offers to resign over bribery scandal

South Korea Prime Minister offers to resign over bribery scandal

South Korea's Prime Minister Lee Wan-Koo has offered to resign, a report said Tuesday after the main opposition party said it would seek to impeach him over bribery allegations. The scandal was triggered by the suicide of a powerful businessman, who befor
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
EU Commission proposes 10-point migrant crisis action plan

EU Commission proposes 10-point migrant crisis action plan

The EU unveiled a 10-point action plan Monday to stem the tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean after the latest disastrous loss of life, promising to step up both control and rescue operations. The European Commission said the plan, approved by EU
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
'Callous' EU policies turn Med into 'vast cemetery': UN

'Callous' EU policies turn Med into 'vast cemetery': UN

The Mediterranean is turning into a "vast cemetery" because of soaring migrant deaths, the UN human rights chief said on Monday, as he strongly condemned "callous" EU migration policies. With more than 700 people feared dead after a fishing boat crammed w
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi on farm crisis

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi on farm crisis

India's Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing farmers in a rare speech to parliament on Monday, sharpening an attack on the government after a long vacation that raised questions about the opposition leader's future. Looking rested
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shebab bomb attack on UN bus kills seven in Somalia

Shebab bomb attack on UN bus kills seven in Somalia

Somalia's Shebab Islamists killed seven people including four UN workers on Monday when they set off a huge bomb which ripped through a staff bus in the north-eastern town of Garowe. The four foreign UN staff worked for the children's agency UNICEF, while
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SNP launches British election manifesto

SNP launches British election manifesto

Scotland's separatists tried to reassure voters across Britain on Monday over the key role they could play in deciding the next government following May's knife-edge election. Launching the left-wing Scottish National Party's manifesto with 17 days to go,
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Russian wheat prices down on high supply, stocks

Russian wheat prices down on high supply, stocks

Russian wheat prices declined last week due to high supply from farmers who need cash for spring sowing and also due to high levels of stocks, analysts said on Monday. Black Sea forward prices for Russian new crop wheat with 12.5 percent protein content w
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Oil up on drop in US crude stockpiles, Middle East tensions

Oil up on drop in US crude stockpiles, Middle East tensions

Oil prices ended in positive territory on Monday after a drop in stockpiles at the delivery point for US crude in the second half of last week outweighed pressure from near record high production in Saudi Arabia. Tensions after the dispatch of US Navy shi
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
ICE cotton gains for 1st time in 5 sessions on mill fixations

ICE cotton gains for 1st time in 5 sessions on mill fixations

Cotton futures rose for the first time in five sessions on Monday as lower prices following four straight sessions of losses attracted mill fixations and speculators covered short positions. The most active July cotton contract gained 0.1 cent, or 0.2 per
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US starts training Ukrainians to fight pro-Russia forces

US starts training Ukrainians to fight pro-Russia forces

US paratroopers Monday began training Ukrainian government forces who will fight pro-Russian separatists in the east, angering Moscow as the deadly conflict rumbles on in the ex-Soviet country. Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko welcomed troops from the U
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Washington Post calls Iran charges against reporter 'absurd'

Washington Post calls Iran charges against reporter 'absurd'

The Washington Post on Monday slammed the espionage and other charges brought in Iran against detained reporter Jason Rezaian, calling them "absurd" and baseless. "The grave charges against Jason that Iran has now disclosed could not be more ludicrous," t
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Olympics: Federations quit sports group after Bach attack

Olympics: Federations quit sports group after Bach attack

Athletics' world body on Monday led a withdrawal from a major international sports association after its leader launched a scathing public attack on IOC chief Thomas Bach. Controversy erupted at the SportAccord convention in the Russian resort of Sochi af
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nadal targets further improvement in Barcelona

Nadal targets further improvement in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal has a return to winning ways on clay in his sights as he targets a ninth title at the Barcelona Open this week. The Spaniard was beaten in straight sets by world number one Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Satur
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Miandad, others slam team over Bangladesh defeat

Miandad, others slam team over Bangladesh defeat

Pakistani greats on Monday slammed the team's first ever series loss to Bangladesh, with former captain Javed Miandad terming it the "lowest point" in his country's cricketing history. Bangladesh thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in the second one-day int
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Rotich winners at Boston Marathon

Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Rotich winners at Boston Marathon

Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa and Kenya's Caroline Rotich were the top male and female finishers at Monday's Boston Marathon, two years after the race was struck by a deadly bombing attack. Desisa, who famously gave his winner's medal to the city followi
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Series loss to Bangladesh a big blow: Azhar

Series loss to Bangladesh a big blow: Azhar

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has said that the ODI series loss to Bangladesh with a match to go was a big blow to his side. He has asked for time for his team to stand up again, but doesn't expect a quick turnaround. "It is a big blow for us," Azhar said. "
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Abdul Razzaq appointed coach

Abdul Razzaq appointed coach

Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Monday appointed former two-time World Cup winning captain, Abdul Razzaq as coach of national team. Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman PBCC has appointed Razzaq as coach of Pakistan Blind Cricket team till the Twenty-20 Wo
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lanka accuses ICC of grave disruption

Sri Lanka accuses ICC of grave disruption

Sri Lanka's cricket board Monday accused the world governing body of "gravely" disrupting the sport in the island by withholding its share of proceeds from World Cup tournaments. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said last week it was withholding Sr
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Qatar floats idea of housing 12,000 football fans on ships

Qatar floats idea of housing 12,000 football fans on ships

Qatar plans to accommodate some 12,000 football fans on cruise ships during the World Cup in 2022, a spokesman for the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said on Monday. The proposal for "floating hotels" is a revival of an idea which was initially rejected tw
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Sterling climbs against euro on Greek worries, lags dollar

Sterling climbs against euro on Greek worries, lags dollar

The pound rose against the euro on Monday, helped by robust Britsh house price data and growing concerns about the risk of Greece leaving the euro zone that underpinned safety flows into sterling assets. The euro was weak across the board with Athens stuc
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Egyptian pound steady

Egyptian pound steady

Egypt's central bank kept the pound steady at 7.53 to the dollar at a foreign exchange auction on Monday, and the currency remained unchanged on the black market. The central bank has kept the official exchange rate steady for more than two months since l
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Turkish lira underperforms as central bank's options seen limited

Turkish lira underperforms as central bank's options seen limited

The Turkish lira underperformed major emerging markets peers on Monday with the central bank, due to meet to discuss interest rates later this week, seen having limited options to defend the currency ahead of a June general election.
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Euro is at good level now: French finance minister

Euro is at good level now: French finance minister

French Finance Minister Michel Sapin said Friday that Europeans seek "stability over the long term" with the euro "at its current level." "If we would like to, or we would let known that we would like to, let the euro's value fall further, we would enter
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Dollar rises as euro slips on Greece anxieties

Dollar rises as euro slips on Greece anxieties

The dollar rose on Monday as the euro slid half a percent against the US currency amid gathering concerns that Greece may default on debts. Coming off its worst weekly performance in a month, the dollar also gained against the Japanese yen and the British
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Euro dips, China boost for Aussie dollar fades

Euro dips, China boost for Aussie dollar fades

The euro slid just over half a percent against the dollar in a slack start to the week on Monday dominated by the fallout of new economic stimulus in China and concerns over Greece. The dollar's worst performance in a month last week had added to a growin
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PBOC stimulus supports Asia FX, China economy woes limit upside

PBOC stimulus supports Asia FX, China economy woes limit upside

Most emerging Asian currencies held firm on Monday after China took another bold stimulus step, while regional units pared some gains on sustained worries about a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) on Sunday
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FTSE ends higher as China move boosts basic resources stocks

FTSE ends higher as China move boosts basic resources stocks

Mining stocks helped Britain's top share index rebound on Monday after China moved to support stuttering growth in the world's biggest consumer of metals. The FTSE 350 mining index rose 2 percent, the top sectoral gainer, after China cut the amount of cas
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nikkei trims early losses to close flat

Nikkei trims early losses to close flat

Tokyo stocks ended marginally lower on Monday, following a tumble on Wall Street that was fuelled by worries about Greece's future in the eurozone. The benchmark Nikkei 225 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange slipped 18.39 points to 19,634.49, while the broader T
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Vietnam index falls 0.6 percent, bluechips lead

Vietnam index falls 0.6 percent, bluechips lead

Vietnam's benchmark VN Index closed 0.58 percent lower on Monday, with investors booking profits from recent gains, mostly in big-caps, while foreign investors extended their net purchase position. More than half of the equities headed south, led by Petro
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Colombian coffee differentials fall ahead of mid-crop

Colombian coffee differentials fall ahead of mid-crop

Differentials for Colombian coffee dropped to their lowest levels in two months this week ahead of an expected strong mid-crop harvest, further cementing the country's push to win back market share it had lost to Central American rivals. The average premi
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Welcome to Pakistan President of China

Welcome to Pakistan President of China

A relationship of hearts and minds: As the nation prepares to welcome our close friend and trusted neighbour from across the mighty Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, let me affirm that ever since the two countries established the
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
President of the People's Republic of China

President of the People's Republic of China

China-Pak Dosti Zindabad: "My friend's lovely image dwells in the mirror of my heart; I tilt my head slightly, and here it comes into my sight." Just as this line from a Urdu poem describes, Pakistan is such a good friend in my heart. When I was yo
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Chairman Giga Group of Companies

Chairman Giga Group of Companies

China holds a special place in our hearts and history. I feel honoured that the honourable Chinese President, Xi Jinping along with his delegation is visiting Pakistan to enter into bilateral agreements related to economic and trade ties of the two countr
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
WELCOME-PRESIDENT MR XI JINPING

WELCOME-PRESIDENT MR XI JINPING

The Chinese President His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping is arriving today on State visit to Pakistan after taking over the office of President of the Peoples Republic of China on March 14, 2013. In recent past the visit was postponed due to some pre-occupied e
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Message from President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

It is a landmark day as we open our hearts to welcome the President of People's Republic of China, Honourable Mr Xi Jinping. I recognise this day as historic as well as futuristic milestone in Pakistan-China relations and for the greater good of the peopl
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

I feel honoured to host HE Mr Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China on his eagerly awaited state visit to Pakistan. I, on behalf of the people of Pakistan and the government of PML N, sincerely and wholeheartedly welcome our worthy friend
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China-Pak Dosti Zindabad

China-Pak Dosti Zindabad

"My friend's lovely image dwells in the mirror of my heart; I tilt my head slightly, and here it comes into my sight." Just as this line from a Urdu poem describes, Pakistan is such a good friend in my heart. When I was young, I heard many touching storie
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
A Relationship of Hearts and Minds

A Relationship of Hearts and Minds

As the nation prepares to welcome our close friend and trusted neighbour from across the mighty Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, let me affirm that ever since the two countries established their diplomatic relations in 1951, Pakistan-C
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China-Pak Economic Corridor from Geo-politics to Geo-economics

China-Pak Economic Corridor from Geo-politics to Geo-economics

Soon after assuming power, PM Nawaz Sharif paid a visit to China where the historic MoU for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was signed on 5th July 2013 in the presence of the Prime Ministers of both countries. This MoU kick-started a series of eco
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
China-Pakistan Friendship For a Better Tomorrow

China-Pakistan Friendship For a Better Tomorrow

China's sincere ties with Pakistan just can't be described only as "deeper than oceans, higher than Himalayas and sweeter than honey". They are much above all these metaphors. If, however, one tries to Describe Pak-China relations, one would have to borro
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (April 20, 2015).

Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (April 20, 2015).
Published 21 Apr, 2015 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 Monday (April 20, 2015).

Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Monday (April 20, 2015).

Published 21 Apr, 2015 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 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (April 20, 2015).

Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Asian gasoil differential edges higher

Asian gasoil differential edges higher

The Asian gasoil differential edged higher on Monday, supported by spot demand from Vietnam, though an anticipated surge of exports from the Middle East capped gains, industry sources said. The cash discount for the 500ppm sulphur gasoil gained 2 cents to
Published 21 Apr, 2015 12:00am
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