Malaysian palm oil futures hit a near three-week high on Monday after a drop in early trade helped by exports and a weaker ringgit. The benchmark November contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives exchange closed higher at 2,048 ringgit ($473.25) a tonne
White sugar futures were little changed on Monday ahead of next week's expiry of the October contract, while robusta coffee dipped on ample supplies. US softs markets were shut for the Labour Day holiday. White sugar futures closed slightly higher after e
Gold struggled near a 2-1/2-week low on Monday, retaining losses from the prior three sessions, after US payrolls data failed to provide clarity on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Spot gold was little changed at $1,123.15 an ounce by 0637 GMT.
Gold eased back towards its lowest since mid-August on Monday as stock markets firmed and the dollar steadied, and after US payrolls data failed to provide clarity on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Having failed to benefit from recent turmoil
Mexico's government said on Sunday it will launch a new tender on Monday to auction five state-run sugar mills it was unable to sell in a previous offering. The winners of the auction of the mills, which together produce 10 percent of the country's sugar
Palladium investors are keeping record bets on a further slump in the market as broad-based weakness plagues the precious metals complex, but some analysts say the metal's slide to 3 1/2-year lows is overwrought and a supply deficit will help the metal re
An air attack killed at least 11 Afghan police officers in the volatile and opium-rich southern province of Helmand, officials said Monday, but there were conflicting claims over who carried out the bombardment. The Afghan interior ministry spokesman said
An air attack killed at least 11 Afghan police officers in the volatile and opium-rich southern province of Helmand, officials said Monday, but there were conflicting claims over who carried out the bombardment. The Afghan interior ministry spokesman said
Naheed Khan Monday approached an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to respond to the statement of a witness in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. On September 2, a prosecution witness Javedur Rehman, a driver working at the Zardari House, who was driving the vehicl
Naheed Khan Monday approached an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to respond to the statement of a witness in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. On September 2, a prosecution witness Javedur Rehman, a driver working at the Zardari House, who was driving the vehicl
The first meeting of Secretary Water and Power Younus Dagha-led committee on K-Electric related issues remained inconclusive as Sindh government, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) did not complete their ho
The first meeting of Secretary Water and Power Younus Dagha-led committee on K-Electric related issues remained inconclusive as Sindh government, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) did not complete their ho
The first meeting of Secretary Water and Power Younus Dagha-led committee on K-Electric related issues remained inconclusive as Sindh government, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) and Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) did not complete their ho
Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Austrian President Heinz Fischer was travelling to Iran on Monday, becoming the first European head of state to visit since 2004, his office said, two months after an international deal was struck over Tehran's contested nuclear programme. During his thre
Austrian President Heinz Fischer was travelling to Iran on Monday, becoming the first European head of state to visit since 2004, his office said, two months after an international deal was struck over Tehran's contested nuclear programme. During his thre
The textile industry stakeholders are going to meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, wherein they will seek incentives for the revival of the sector to improve the declining export, as high cost of doing business has made it difficult for the sector to compet
The textile industry stakeholders are going to meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, wherein they will seek incentives for the revival of the sector to improve the declining export, as high cost of doing business has made it difficult for the sector to compet
The textile industry stakeholders are going to meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, wherein they will seek incentives for the revival of the sector to improve the declining export, as high cost of doing business has made it difficult for the sector to compet
At least eight drugs smugglers including five Pakistanis were killed in firing of Iranian security forces at Pak-Iran border here on Monday. The Deputy Commission (DC) Chaghi said that eight drug smugglers while trying to cross Pak-Iran border were killed
At least eight drugs smugglers including five Pakistanis were killed in firing of Iranian security forces at Pak-Iran border here on Monday. The Deputy Commission (DC) Chaghi said that eight drug smugglers while trying to cross Pak-Iran border were killed
The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
The first indigenously prepared drone was used to attack a terrorist compound in restive North Waziristan Agency (NWA), successfully killing at least three high-profile militants. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement here that for th
The first indigenously prepared drone was used to attack a terrorist compound in restive North Waziristan Agency (NWA), successfully killing at least three high-profile militants. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement here that for th
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,966.29 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,966.29 points and an intraday low of 20,081.13 points and closed at 20,232.13 points which was -734.16 points or -3.5 p
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,966.29 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,966.29 points and an intraday low of 20,081.13 points and closed at 20,232.13 points which was -734.16 points or -3.5 p
Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (September 07, 2015).
Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
The Taliban have condemned the killing of 13 minority Shiites as a plot to "breed fault lines", in an apparent dig at the rival Islamic State group making gradual inroads into Afghanistan. Gunmen on Saturday shot dead 13 Hazaras after dragging them out of
The Taliban have condemned the killing of 13 minority Shiites as a plot to "breed fault lines", in an apparent dig at the rival Islamic State group making gradual inroads into Afghanistan. Gunmen on Saturday shot dead 13 Hazaras after dragging them out of
Britain and France Monday joined Germany in pledging to accept tens of thousands of refugees as Europe's record influx of people fleeing war and misery sparked warnings that one Greek migrant chokepoint was "on the verge of explosion". European leaders ar
Britain and France Monday joined Germany in pledging to accept tens of thousands of refugees as Europe's record influx of people fleeing war and misery sparked warnings that one Greek migrant chokepoint was "on the verge of explosion". European leaders ar
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
Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
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
Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
The long journey of Pakistan People's Party towards democracy and public welfare continues unabated. The Party's struggle, since creation of Pakistan, is studded with unprecedented sacrifices. It was the untiring efforts and vision of PPP founding Chairma
China''s foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $93.9 billion last month, the government said Monday, as Beijing sold dollars to support its own currency following jitters over a sudden devaluation. The currency hoard declined by $93.9 billion to reac
On the national scene, baseless propaganda against the Pakistan People's Party has always existed. The party, which gave Pakistan its nuclear power, has been incessantly projected as a conspirator against the defenders of this country. Throughout its hist
China's foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $93.9 billion last month, the government said Monday, as Beijing sold dollars to support its own currency following jitters over a sudden devaluation. The currency hoard declined by $93.9 billion to reach