Print - 2015-11-05
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

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State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

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
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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
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Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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Army chief meets Saudi king, reaffirms support for kingdom

Army chief meets Saudi king, reaffirms support for kingdom

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud on Wednesday and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to safety a
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Army chief meets Saudi king, reaffirms support for kingdom

Army chief meets Saudi king, reaffirms support for kingdom

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud on Wednesday and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to safety a
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SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has failed to evolve a consensus on sugarcane price, crushing commencement date and quantity of sugar to be exported with immediate effect, well informed sources told Business Recorder. The representative body of suga
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SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has failed to evolve a consensus on sugarcane price, crushing commencement date and quantity of sugar to be exported with immediate effect, well informed sources told Business Recorder. The representative body of suga
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

SAB fails to evolve consensus on cane price

The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has failed to evolve a consensus on sugarcane price, crushing commencement date and quantity of sugar to be exported with immediate effect, well informed sources told Business Recorder. The representative body of suga
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).
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Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting. "At this point I see the US economy as performing well," she told a congressional p
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JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting. "At this point I see the US economy as performing well," she told a congressional p
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting. "At this point I see the US economy as performing well," she told a congressional p
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

December rate hike possible: US economy doing well: Yellen

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting. "At this point I see the US economy as performing well," she told a congressional p
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

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CEE, Baltics say gravely concerned by Russia's 'aggressive' stance

CEE, Baltics say gravely concerned by Russia's 'aggressive' stance

Leaders of nine Central and Eastern European and Baltic states said in a joint statement on Wednesday they were gravely concerned by Russia's "continuing aggressive posturing" and backed a sustainable Nato military presence in the region. "We will stand f
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
CEE, Baltics say gravely concerned by Russia's 'aggressive' stance

CEE, Baltics say gravely concerned by Russia's 'aggressive' stance

Leaders of nine Central and Eastern European and Baltic states said in a joint statement on Wednesday they were gravely concerned by Russia's "continuing aggressive posturing" and backed a sustainable Nato military presence in the region. "We will stand f
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
18 dead, scores trapped as factory collapses

18 dead, scores trapped as factory collapses

At least 18 people were killed and up to 150 trapped on Wednesday when a factory collapsed near Lahore, officials said, adding to a number of industrial disasters to hit the South Asian nation. Rescue workers digging for survivors with construction equipm
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
18 dead, scores trapped as factory collapses

18 dead, scores trapped as factory collapses

At least 18 people were killed and up to 150 trapped on Wednesday when a factory collapsed near Lahore, officials said, adding to a number of industrial disasters to hit the South Asian nation. Rescue workers digging for survivors with construction equipm
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

Pakistan is negotiating with China National Petroleum Corp on building a 10 million tonne per year refinery that would slash its oil products import bill by up to two-thirds, the minister for petroleum told Reuters on Wednesday. Minister Shahid Abbasi sai
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CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

Pakistan is negotiating with China National Petroleum Corp on building a 10 million tonne per year refinery that would slash its oil products import bill by up to two-thirds, the minister for petroleum told Reuters on Wednesday. Minister Shahid Abbasi sai
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

CNPC in talks to build 10 million tonne per year oil refinery

Pakistan is negotiating with China National Petroleum Corp on building a 10 million tonne per year refinery that would slash its oil products import bill by up to two-thirds, the minister for petroleum told Reuters on Wednesday. Minister Shahid Abbasi sai
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 04, 2015).

Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

The government on Wednesday sought investment in various sectors of the economy, especially in oil and gas sectors. Addressing a two-day 'Pakistan Investment Conference', advisor to Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik said: "With 100 percent ownership of fore
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

The government on Wednesday sought investment in various sectors of the economy, especially in oil and gas sectors. Addressing a two-day 'Pakistan Investment Conference', advisor to Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik said: "With 100 percent ownership of fore
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

Government seeks investment in oil, gas, other sectors

The government on Wednesday sought investment in various sectors of the economy, especially in oil and gas sectors. Addressing a two-day ''Pakistan Investment Conference'', advisor to Prime Minister Dr Musadiq Malik said: "With 100 percent ownership of fo
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Election of NA Speaker: schedule tomorrow

Election of NA Speaker: schedule tomorrow

The National Assembly will announce a schedule for Speaker's election on Friday. According to sources, the 25th session of National Assembly will meet on November 6 and a schedule will be announced for the election of National Assembly's Speaker. As per t
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Election of NA Speaker: schedule tomorrow

Election of NA Speaker: schedule tomorrow

The National Assembly will announce a schedule for Speaker's election on Friday. According to sources, the 25th session of National Assembly will meet on November 6 and a schedule will be announced for the election of National Assembly's Speaker. As per t
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Stocks closed bullish Wednesday because of what analysts said rallying oil and cement stocks. The KSE-100 index rose to 34,522.95, adding 247 points to 34,275.75 of previous session. The benchmark index rallied and was recorded hitting the intra-day high
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Stocks closed bullish Wednesday because of what analysts said rallying oil and cement stocks. The KSE-100 index rose to 34,522.95, adding 247 points to 34,275.75 of previous session. The benchmark index rallied and was recorded hitting the intra-day high
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Oil, cement stocks lead rally

Stocks closed bullish Wednesday because of what analysts said rallying oil and cement stocks. The KSE-100 index rose to 34,522.95, adding 247 points to 34,275.75 of previous session. The benchmark index rallied and was recorded hitting the intra-day high
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 206.71 points

BRIndex30 up 206.71 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,681.26 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,911.08 points and an intraday low of 20,681.26 points and closed at 20,887.97 points which was 206.71 points or one
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 206.71 points

BRIndex30 up 206.71 points

On Wednesday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,681.26 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,911.08 points and an intraday low of 20,681.26 points and closed at 20,887.97 points which was 206.71 points or one
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Musharraf challenges Seigel's statement

Musharraf challenges Seigel's statement

Former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd) on Wednesday challenged the statement of Mark Seigel, which he had recorded against him through a video link from US, in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Subsequently, a cross-examination on Siegel was sched
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Musharraf challenges Seigel's statement

Musharraf challenges Seigel's statement

Former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd) on Wednesday challenged the statement of Mark Seigel, which he had recorded against him through a video link from US, in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Subsequently, a cross-examination on Siegel was sched
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to grant new licences to only those securities brokers, where names of their sponsors, directors and senior management officers are appeared on the list of Active Taxpayers (ATL) issued
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to grant new licences to only those securities brokers, where names of their sponsors, directors and senior management officers are appeared on the list of Active Taxpayers (ATL) issued
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

SECP issues draft of Securities Brokers Regulations 2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to grant new licences to only those securities brokers, where names of their sponsors, directors and senior management officers are appeared on the list of Active Taxpayers (ATL) issued
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PB-50 Turbat: Supreme Court orders re-poll

PB-50 Turbat: Supreme Court orders re-poll

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld verdict of Balochistan Election Tribunal and issued directives to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for re-election in PB-50 Turbat. Akbar Askani had won General Elections 2013 on PML-N ticket, which was challenge
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
PB-50 Turbat: Supreme Court orders re-poll

PB-50 Turbat: Supreme Court orders re-poll

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld verdict of Balochistan Election Tribunal and issued directives to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for re-election in PB-50 Turbat. Akbar Askani had won General Elections 2013 on PML-N ticket, which was challenge
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran marks US embassy raid with new 'infiltration' warning

Iran marks US embassy raid with new 'infiltration' warning

Thousands of Iranians rallied to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 hostage-taking at the US embassy on Wednesday, as hard-liners cited Western "infiltration" following a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. President Hassan Rouhani, however, in re
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Iran marks US embassy raid with new 'infiltration' warning

Iran marks US embassy raid with new 'infiltration' warning

Thousands of Iranians rallied to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 hostage-taking at the US embassy on Wednesday, as hard-liners cited Western "infiltration" following a landmark nuclear deal with world powers. President Hassan Rouhani, however, in re
Published 05 Nov, 2015 12:00am