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Print - 2015-11-06
LSE index loses 19.15 points

LSE index loses 19.15 points

Equities on Thursday remained weak and suffered losses amid bearish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange. The LSE-25 index lost 19.15 points to 5680.33 against 5699.48 of Wednesday while transaction volume decreased to 423,900 shares compared with the
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cyclone killed eight in Yemen

Cyclone killed eight in Yemen

Eight people were killed in south-eastern Yemen by a rare tropical cyclone that wreaked havoc in parts of the war-torn country this week, a local official said Thursday. The deaths, five by drowning and three in collapsed homes, occurred in Hadramawt prov
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cyclone killed eight in Yemen

Cyclone killed eight in Yemen

Eight people were killed in south-eastern Yemen by a rare tropical cyclone that wreaked havoc in parts of the war-torn country this week, a local official said Thursday. The deaths, five by drowning and three in collapsed homes, occurred in Hadramawt prov
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
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BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Federal government on Thursday tried to convince the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the purpose of Prime Minister''s Kissan Package was relief to poor farmers and that it would have no impact on he results of local government elections. The he
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Federal government on Thursday tried to convince the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the purpose of Prime Minister's Kissan Package was relief to poor farmers and that it would have no impact on he results of local government elections. The hea
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Government counsel explains purpose behind Kissan Package

Federal government on Thursday tried to convince the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that the purpose of Prime Minister's Kissan Package was relief to poor farmers and that it would have no impact on he results of local government elections. The hea
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

A meeting of the Committee on Sales Tax was held here on Thursday with Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan, Member National Assembly in chair to discuss issues related to sales tax. A statement received here said the Committee on Income Tax was also met under the ch
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
LSE index loses 19.15 points

LSE index loses 19.15 points

Equities on Thursday remained weak and suffered losses amid bearish sentiments on the Lahore Stock Exchange. The LSE-25 index lost 19.15 points to 5680.33 against 5699.48 of Wednesday while transaction volume decreased to 423,900 shares compared with the
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ISE index falls 5.12 points

ISE index falls 5.12 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 5.12 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,062.59 to 3,057.47 p
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ISE index falls 5.12 points

ISE index falls 5.12 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 5.12 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 3,062.59 to 3,057.47 p
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

A meeting of the Committee on Sales Tax was held here on Thursday with Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan, Member National Assembly in chair to discuss issues related to sales tax. A statement received here said the Committee on Income Tax was also met under the ch
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

FBR officials, businessmen discuss ST issues

A meeting of the Committee on Sales Tax was held here on Thursday with Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan, Member National Assembly in chair to discuss issues related to sales tax. A statement received here said the Committee on Income Tax was also met under the ch
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
UK shares advance after BoE strikes dovish tone

UK shares advance after BoE strikes dovish tone

Britain's stock market rose on Thursday after the Bank of England as it predicted little pick-up in inflation as it held interest rates steady, prompting investors to push back expectations for a rate hike. Seven of the eight policymakers voted to keep in
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Southeast Asian stocks mostly retreat

Southeast Asian stocks mostly retreat

Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Thursday as renewed rate hike talks and oil price volatility prompted investors to lock in quick profits, with Indonesia snapping three days of gains after lacklustre third-quarter economic data. Jakarta's compos
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Australian shares slip

Australian shares slip

Australian shares closed lower on Thursday with bank stocks providing the biggest drag. National Australia Bank, which traded ex-dividend, ended 4.5 percent lower, while the other major banks were down between 0.5 percent and 1.0 percent. The S&P/ASX 200
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
China stock market rally drives volumes to three-month high

China stock market rally drives volumes to three-month high

Mainland Chinese stock markets extended their gains on Thursday as investors jumped into bluechip shares, driving transaction volumes to their highest levels in more than three months. The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenz
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Nikkei closes near 10-week high

Nikkei closes near 10-week high

Japanese stocks closed near a 10 week high on Thursday as a weaker yen boosted prospects for exporters, and corporate-earnings and dividend related announcements stoked share buying. The Nikkei share average gained 1 percent to end the day at 19,116.41, i
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Two-year Treasury yields spike

Two-year Treasury yields spike

US two-year Treasury yields hit their highest in four and a half years on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the US economy was "performing well" and could justify an interest rate hike in December. Yellen, at a House Financial Servic
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Two-year Treasury yields spike

Two-year Treasury yields spike

US two-year Treasury yields hit their highest in four and a half years on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the US economy was "performing well" and could justify an interest rate hike in December. Yellen, at a House Financial Servic
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Hong Kong shares flat

Hong Kong shares flat

Hong Kong shares finished flat on Thursday, after a rally in China's stock market offset losses on the Federal Reserve's message of a possible "liftoff" in US interest rates in December. "The comment on the possible US rate hike from Yellen hindered the m
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Wall Street down after energy slide, Yellen comments

Wall Street down after energy slide, Yellen comments

US stocks edged lower on Wednesday, retracing recent gains along with energy shares, while comments by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen pointing to a possible rate hike in December added to investor caution. S&P energy, down 1.0 percent, led the day's d
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indian stocks plunge

Indian stocks plunge

Indian shares closed at five-week lows after the US Federal Reserve Governor reiterated the possibility of raising interest rates in December, while caution ahead of Bihar state exit polls accelerated the selloff. The benchmark BSE index ended down 0.94 p
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Saudi index slips, real estate firms boost Dubai and Egypt

Saudi index slips, real estate firms boost Dubai and Egypt

Saudi Arabia's stock market fell on Thursday after oil prices slipped again, as real estate developers boosted the Dubai and Egyptian bourses. Brent crude tumbled nearly 4 percent overnight, to back below $50 a barrel. This undermined petrochemical stocks
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
World food prices up 3.9 percent in October
Vegetable Oil

World food prices up 3.9 percent in October

World food prices rose in October, spurred by weather-driven concerns about sugar and palm oil supplies, but remained well below their equivalent level a year ago, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organisation's (F
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Japan government looks to self-driving cars, drones to spur innovation

Japan government looks to self-driving cars, drones to spur innovation

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will ease regulations to allow for self-driving cars to be tested on public roads from fiscal 2017 with the aim of companies providing the service for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Abe's decision, which came from a meeting
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
IAG converts options on 19 Airbus

IAG converts options on 19 Airbus

International Airlines Group (IAG) said Thursday it had converted options on 19 medium-and long-haul Airbus planes to firm offers worth $2 billion at catalogue prices. British Airways parent IAG said it would purchase two long-haul Airbus 330-300 jets for
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Eurozone set for 'moderate' recovery in 2016, 2017
Currency

Eurozone set for 'moderate' recovery in 2016, 2017

The eurozone economy is set to continue its moderate recovery over the next two years in the wake of the Greek bailout crisis, despite headwinds from the wider global economy, the EU said on Thursday. Despite a slowdown in China and emerging markets hampe
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Retail sales drop in September for first time in six months

Retail sales drop in September for first time in six months

Eurozone retail sales slipped for the first time in six months in September, against expectations of a slight increase, as spending on food and drinks declined sharply during the month. The European Union's statistics office Eurostat said retail sales in
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia offers new incentives to investors in special economic zones

Indonesia offers new incentives to investors in special economic zones

Indonesia will offer tax holidays of up to 25 years and relax restrictions on foreign investment in its special economic zones in the latest announcement aimed at stimulating growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Chief economy minister Darmin Nasuti
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia offers new incentives to investors in special economic zones

Indonesia offers new incentives to investors in special economic zones

Indonesia will offer tax holidays of up to 25 years and relax restrictions on foreign investment in its special economic zones in the latest announcement aimed at stimulating growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Chief economy minister Darmin Nasuti
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Malaysia holds rate
Currency

Malaysia holds rate

Malaysia's central bank kept its overnight policy rate at 3.25 percent on Thursday, as expected, citing a weaker external environment, slowing private consumption and higher inflation. Southeast Asia's third largest economy has been hit hard by weak globa
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
US jobless claims rise; third quarter productivity posts surprise gain

US jobless claims rise; third quarter productivity posts surprise gain

New US applications for unemployment benefits last week recorded their largest increase in eight months, but remained at levels consistent with a fairly healthy labour market. Other data on Thursday showed a surprise rise in productivity in the third quar
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Clouds build over German economy as factory orders decline
Currency

Clouds build over German economy as factory orders decline

The skies could be darkening over the German economy, Europe's biggest, with factory orders, a key measure of demand for goods made in Germany, falling for the third month in a row in September, data showed on Thursday. According to provisional data compi
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Three million migrant arrivals 'to boost EU economy'
Currency

Three million migrant arrivals 'to boost EU economy'

Three million migrants are expected to arrive in Europe by 2017 as they flee war and poverty in Syria and other conflict zones, with a small positive impact on the EU economy likely, the EU's executive arm said on Thursday. A slight boost to the eurozone'
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lanka to minimise tax holidays, target rich for revenue

Sri Lanka to minimise tax holidays, target rich for revenue

Sri Lanka is to minimise tax holidays and levy more on rich people through direct taxes, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday, reforms likely to win the praise of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF had long asked Sri Lanka to boost r
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Sri Lanka to minimise tax holidays, target rich for revenue

Sri Lanka to minimise tax holidays, target rich for revenue

Sri Lanka is to minimise tax holidays and levy more on rich people through direct taxes, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday, reforms likely to win the praise of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF had long asked Sri Lanka to boost r
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Chile economic activity beats forecast, rate hike possible

Chile economic activity beats forecast, rate hike possible

Chile's economic activity rose 2.6 percent in September from the same month a year ago, central bank data showed on Thursday, beating expectations and possibly paving the road for another interest rate hike in November. The uptick in the IMACEC economic a
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Chesapeake cuts budget again on weak oil and gas prices

Chesapeake cuts budget again on weak oil and gas prices

Chesapeake Energy Corp cut its 2015 capital budget for the second time this year to cope with low oil and gas prices and swung to a large quarterly net loss as the second largest US producer of natural gas wrote down the value of assets. The Oklahoma City
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
EU Commission forecasts Spain will miss deficit reduction deadline

EU Commission forecasts Spain will miss deficit reduction deadline

Spain's budget deficit will be larger this year and next than expected by the government in Madrid, the European Commission said on Thursday in a forecast that the country's economy minister immediately dismissed. Under EU rules, Madrid has to bring its h
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New Zealand unemployment rate up, while number of jobs falls
Currency

New Zealand unemployment rate up, while number of jobs falls

The number of jobs in New Zealand fell in the third quarter for the first time in three years, prompting investors to sell the New Zealand dollar and leaving the way open for an official interest rate cut next month. The employment rate fell 0.4 percent o
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Honda says profit up but deadly airbag costs lurk in background

Honda says profit up but deadly airbag costs lurk in background

Honda said Wednesday its half-year net profit jumped as strong North American sales helped offset the impact of an exploding airbag crisis and sluggish demand in the Japanese market. The Civic sedan maker's net profit in the six months through September r
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Honda says profit up but deadly airbag costs lurk in background

Honda says profit up but deadly airbag costs lurk in background

Honda said Wednesday its half-year net profit jumped as strong North American sales helped offset the impact of an exploding airbag crisis and sluggish demand in the Japanese market. The Civic sedan maker's net profit in the six months through September r
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Thai central bank holds fire on rates, sees stimulus lending support

Thai central bank holds fire on rates, sees stimulus lending support

Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday, leaving fiscal stimulus and government spending to drive the economy for now. The Bank of Thailand said the current rate was supportive to the recover
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Tesla sets new model unveiling for next March

Tesla sets new model unveiling for next March

Tesla said Tuesday its upcoming Model 3 electric car aimed at less affluent buyers would be unveiled in March 2016, sending shares higher for the star automaker. California-based Tesla reported a loss for the third quarter of $230 million on revenues of $
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Norway central bank keeps rates on hold

Norway central bank keeps rates on hold

Norway's central bank kept its main interest rate on hold on Thursday and repeated that it may cut rates again in the coming year, adding that economic developments had been slightly weaker than expected since September. All 12 economists polled by Reuter
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Brazil mills struggle to crush cane crop

Brazil mills struggle to crush cane crop

Brazilian sugar and ethanol mills are struggling to crush the remaining center-south cane crop as intensifying rains continue to hamper harvest in the main growing belt. Rains arrived in the last days of October and key areas such as Ribeirao Preto and Pi
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold at one-month low in Europe

Gold at one-month low in Europe

Gold touched a one-month low on Thursday as the dollar hit a three-month high and looked vulnerable to further losses after US Federal Reserve officials left the door open to a rate rise in December. Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that a rise in
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold held near a one-month low on Thursday and looked likely to drop below the $1,100-an-ounce level after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen bolstered market expectations for a US interest rate hike in December. Spot gold had ticked up 0.2 percent to $1,
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Gold slides in New York

Gold slides in New York

Gold fell to a one-month low on Wednesday, dropping for the sixth straight session as the dollar shot to a three-month high after US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen raised expectations for a December interest rate increase. In her first public comments
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
ICE sugar bounces
Currency

ICE sugar bounces

Raw sugar futures on ICE consolidated higher on Thursday after the prior session's steep selloff from a nine-month high while a sharply lower British pound helped lift London cocoa to a five-week high. Arabica coffee rose in see-saw dealings, remaining we
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Palm oil eases
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil eases

Malaysian palm oil fell on Thursday to reverse some of the gains in the previous session following news of a large Indonesian biodiesel deal, as ample supplies prompted some traders to lock in profits. The January benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Wheat futures up despite rain, corn down

Wheat futures up despite rain, corn down

Chicago wheat futures ticked up on Wednesday on technical buying, despite rain forecasts across US grain belts adding to worries about weather woes overseas. Corn futures ended the day slightly lower after private forecasters raised their estimates for US
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Rubber dives to six-year low

Rubber dives to six-year low

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday, touching their lowest level since 2009, as persistent worries about softening demand in China and weaker commodity prices outweighed bargain hunting, dealers said. The Tokyo Co
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Oil cuts loss on Wall Street rebound; oversupply still weighs

Oil cuts loss on Wall Street rebound; oversupply still weighs

US crude oil futures fell about half percent on Thursday while Brent steadied, tracking an oversupplied market and weak gasoline prices before rebounding on the improved sentiment on Wall Street. Crude prices fell nearly 4 percent on Wednesday after the U
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Copper hits weakest in a month
Currency

Copper hits weakest in a month

Copper slid to its lowest in a month on Thursday and other base metals also slipped on the prospects of a December US interest rate hike, which boosted the dollar. Zinc and lead touched their weakest levels in nearly a month while nickel hit a six-week lo
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Shanghai copper eases

Shanghai copper eases

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper eased 0.8 percent to 38,480 yuan ($6,067) a tonne on Thursday but support came from prospects for the US economy picking up and signs of stabilisation in top user China. In other metals, Shanghai aluminium premiums slumped
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton prices fall under selling pressure
Currency

Cotton prices fall under selling pressure

The ginners who were selling cotton sparingly over the past few weeks are now said to be keen sellers but the spinners are keeping their purchases mostly in abeyance. Fearing rise in cotton prices and watching the domestic cotton crop output estimates dec
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Cotton prices fall under selling pressure
Currency

Cotton prices fall under selling pressure

The ginners who were selling cotton sparingly over the past few weeks are now said to be keen sellers but the spinners are keeping their purchases mostly in abeyance. Fearing rise in cotton prices and watching the domestic cotton crop output estimates dec
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Seed cotton prices decline
Cotton

Seed cotton prices decline

Seed cotton prices fell on the cotton market on Thursday in the process of panic selling by ginners, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5350, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2500 and Rs 2900 and in the Punjab ra
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Activity at Karachi & Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi & Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 116,157 tonnes of cargo comprising 89,404 tonnes of import cargo and 26,753 tonnes of export cargo including 3,702 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 89
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX
Cotton

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Wednesday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 4.12 billion. The number of lots traded was 21.39 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,605. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 4.04 billion followed by si
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Slow trade activity on grain market

Slow trade activity on grain market

Lean business was seen on the wholesale grain market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealer said. On the cereals side, Moong Punjab was lower by Rs 125 to Rs 10500, other commodities held the overnight levels, they said. On the grams side, grams Da
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
EU wheat futures edge higher

EU wheat futures edge higher

European wheat futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by higher US prices and a weaker euro, as traders made technical adjustments in the absence of major supply-and-demand news. December milling wheat on Euronext settled 0.5 euros, or 0.3 percent, hi
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

Message from Federal Minister, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on handling of 10 million TEUs. Undoubtedly this is a landmark for any organisation operating in the ports and shipping sector in our country. No country or region
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Message from Federal Secretary, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

Message from Federal Secretary, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

First of all I would like to congratulate Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on handling of 10 million TEUs. This is a landmark moment that speaks volumes about the concerted efforts and hard work put in by the KICT over the last 17 years. Th
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Message from Director General, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

Message from Director General, Ministry of Ports & Shipping

I am pleased to learn that Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) - the largest international container terminal at Karachi Port - is celebrating handling of ten million Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in a span of 17 years.
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Message from Chairman, Karachi Port Trust

Message from Chairman, Karachi Port Trust

It is indeed a privilege for Karachi Port Trust to commemorate the handling of 10 million TEU containers by the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) in such a short period during operations at West Wharf, Karachi Port. We, at Karachi Port, have
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
KICT touches new heights with 10-million TEU mark

KICT touches new heights with 10-million TEU mark

Achieving both short-term and long-term goals determines corporate success for an organisation. However, Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) has redefined the notion of a corporate achievement by setting new records and touching new heights, w
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Hutchison Port Holdings' role in economic development

Hutchison Port Holdings' role in economic development

Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH) is the port and related services division of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (CK Hutchison). HPH is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator with a network of port operations comprising 319 berths in 52
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
Container handling revolutionised at Karachi Port

Container handling revolutionised at Karachi Port

Container handling has revolutionised the cargo handling facility of the maritime sector across the world. Looking at the opportunity it has provided to world maritime trade, the shipping sector has modified them to adopt the change through inclusion of c
Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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
Published 06 Nov, 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 06 Nov, 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 Thursday (November 05, 2015).

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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 Thursday (November 05, 2015).

Published 06 Nov, 2015 12:00am
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