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Print - 2016-05-31
Lieberman sworn in as Israel defence minister

Lieberman sworn in as Israel defence minister

Ultra-nationalist Avigdor Lieberman was sworn in as Israel's new defence minister after winning support in the cabinet and in parliament on Monday, ending weeks of political intrigue and outrage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted to expand
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Japan puts military on alert for possible North Korea missile launch

Japan puts military on alert for possible North Korea missile launch

Japan put its military on alert on Monday for a possible North Korean ballistic missile firing, while South Korea also said it had detected evidence of launch preparations, officials from Japan and South Korea said. Tension in the region has been high sin
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood leader, 35 others to life

Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood leader, 35 others to life

An Egyptian court Monday sentenced the Muslim Brotherhood's leader and 35 other people to life in prison over violent clashes after the army overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, a judicial official said. Mohamed Badie, the Brotherhood's supreme gui
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Former Zurich Insurance chief commits suicide

Former Zurich Insurance chief commits suicide

The former head of Zurich Insurance Group, Martin Senn, has committed suicide, the company said Monday, nearly three years after the company's chief financial officer took his own life. "It is with great shock and sadness that we must inform you of the su
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Tunisia landmine blast kills 2 women

Tunisia landmine blast kills 2 women

A landmine blast killed two women and wounded a third on Monday near Mount Sammama, Tunisia's defence ministry said, blaming "terrorist elements". Ministry spokesman Belhassen Oueslati told AFP the two were killed while gathering herbs when the home-made
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Chad ex-dictator gets life sentence for regime's crimes

Chad ex-dictator gets life sentence for regime's crimes

A special court in Senegal sentenced former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre to life in prison on Monday for war crimes, crimes against humanity and a litany of other charges, including rape. The verdict brings a long-awaited reckoning to relatives of the u
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
All Pakistan Paralympic Games conclude

All Pakistan Paralympic Games conclude

The 23rd edition of the All Pakistan Paralympic Games concluded amidst great fun and thrill at Hockey Complex, Abbottabad on Monday. More than 500 players with disability participated in the event. Special Assistant to KP CM on Higher Education and Inform
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
IPL corruption-free: chairman

IPL corruption-free: chairman

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla told AFP that this year's edition of the cash-rich extravaganza had been free of corruption thanks to a multi-pronged approach to tackling fixing. In an interview shortly before Sunday's final, Shukla said orga
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
'I don't know what I sign,' Messi told judge in fraud case

'I don't know what I sign,' Messi told judge in fraud case

Argentina star Lionel Messi, who is due to go on trial in Barcelona for alleged tax fraud, told a judge that he never looks at the contracts he signs, the El Periodico daily said Monday. The newspaper got access to Messi's September 2013 statement to a ju
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Kidnapped footballer rescued

Kidnapped footballer rescued

Mexican authorities have rescued football star Alan Pulido following his kidnapping in his crime-plagued home state of Tamaulipas, with the player declaring early Monday he was "very well" despite the ordeal. Pulido, a former national team forward who pla
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Record-breaker Cook leads England to series win

Record-breaker Cook leads England to series win

Alastair Cook became the first England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs as his side sealed a series win over Sri Lanka at the Riverside on Monday. England won the second Test by nine wickets with more than a day to spare to go an unassailable 2-0 up in t
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Hafeez likely to miss England tour

Hafeez likely to miss England tour

Former skipper and batsman Mohammad Hafeez is likely to miss the England tour because of a knee injury he received during the Asia Cup T20 earlier this year. The knee injury made Hafeez miss a two-week-long fitness training programme at the Pakistan Milit
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
French Open suffers first washout in 16 years

French Open suffers first washout in 16 years

The French Open suffered its first complete washout since 2000 on Monday when all scheduled matches were cancelled due to heavy rain. "Due to weather, there will be no matches played at RG16 today," said the Roland Garros Twitter feed. The last washout 16
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Mickey Arthur to join Pakistan team in first week of June

Mickey Arthur to join Pakistan team in first week of June

Pakistan cricket team Head Coach Mickey Arthur is expected to join the team in the first week of June and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalised arrangements for the safe stay here. Sources said on Monday the former South African cricketer, who pl
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Sabzazar shine: in Fame Football League

Sabzazar shine: in Fame Football League

Monday saw the Sabzazar Football Club beating the Campus United 5-2 in the super round of the second Fame Football League at the United Football Ground in New Campus of the Punjab University on Monday. Usman of the Campus United struck two goals in the 12
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
China fixes yuan at over five-year low against dollar
Currency

China fixes yuan at over five-year low against dollar

China's central bank on Monday set the value of the yuan currency at a more than five-year low against the US dollar, according to the national foreign exchange market, in a pattern of weakness in anticipation of higher US interest rates. The People's Ban
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi down
Currency

Aussie, kiwi down

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned near multi-month lows on Monday after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reinforced expectations of a US interest rate hike as early as June. The Australian dollar fell to $0.7169, from $0.718
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday. 78.40-78.40 (previous 78.40-78.40).
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee forwards end weaker
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee forwards end weaker

Sri Lankan rupee forwards ended weaker on Monday on dollar demand from importers amid fears the currency could weaken further if the government increased spending following the country's worst natural disaster since 2004, dealers said. Dollar/rupee forwar
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Canadian dollar weakens
Currency

Canadian dollar weakens

The Canadian dollar weakened against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday as oil dipped and investors braced for a potential increase in US interest rates this summer. The greenback strengthened against a basket of major currencies after Federal
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Dollar rises broadly in Asia
Currency

Dollar rises broadly in Asia

The dollar hit a one-month high against the yen on Monday and stood tall against other peers after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen enhanced the prospects of a near-term US interest rate hike. In addition to the latest round of hawkish-sound
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Yellen remarks hit Asia forex
Currency

Yellen remarks hit Asia forex

Most emerging Asian currencies lost ground on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen bolstered expectations of an near-term US interest rate hike. China's yuan fell to its weakest in more than four months as the central bank set its daily guidanc
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Tokyo stocks soar as hopes for tax-hike delay lift mood
Currency

Tokyo stocks soar as hopes for tax-hike delay lift mood

Tokyo's benchmark index surged Monday, ending above 17,000 points for the first time in a month as a weaker yen and hopes the government would delay a consumption tax hike powered shares higher. Japanese media said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would delay a
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
China stocks soar

China stocks soar

China stocks closed up on Monday with many investors taking to the sidelines amid uncertainty over the monetary policy outlook even as the economy fails to show signs of a sustained recovery. The uncertain climate is keeping investors from making bets in
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Indian shares rise for fifth straight session

Indian shares rise for fifth straight session

Indian shares rose for a fifth straight session on Monday after earnings of bluechips such as Hindalco Industries Ltd beat street estimates, boosting hopes that the economy was recovering. The broader NSE index rose 0.27 percent to 8,178.50, and has now g
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Australian shares climb, New Zealand hits record high

Australian shares climb, New Zealand hits record high

Australian shares held near nine-month highs on Monday, as a rebound in oil prices offset weakness in the mining sector, while New Zealand stocks scaled a record high, putting both indices on track for a 3 percent monthly gain. The S&P/ASX 200 index nudge
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
TSX dips as oil seesaws

TSX dips as oil seesaws

Canada's main stock index edged lower on Monday as oil seesawed and gold fell to a 3-1/2-month low, while financials firmed ahead of a potential increase in US interest rates this summer. Suncor Energy Inc's facilities north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, are
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
US and UK markets closed

US and UK markets closed

Stocks, financial and commodity markets were closed in New York due to Memorial Day holiday on Monday while London markets were closed due to bank holiday. Both markets will resume normal trading on Tuesday.
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Most SE Asian stocks rise after Yellen's comment

Most SE Asian stocks rise after Yellen's comment

Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday as a top US Federal Reserve official echoed comments made by Fed Chair Janet Yellen last week about the possibility of an interest rate hike in the near future. St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bu
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong shares up

Hong Kong shares finished slightly higher on Monday, following marginal gains in mainland China indexes. The Hang Seng index rose 0.3 percent to 20,629.39 points, while the China Enterprises Index gained 0.3 percent to 8,624.76. The total trading volume o
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Solid liquidity, falling rates boost demand for Vietnam bonds
Currency

Solid liquidity, falling rates boost demand for Vietnam bonds

Vietnam's three-year government bond prices hit a 13-month high on Monday as falling interest rates and solid liquidity encouraged buyers, mostly domestic banks, to invest in the bond market. The three-year yield dropped 0.0034 percentage points to its lo
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Solid liquidity, falling rates boost demand for Vietnam bonds
Currency

Solid liquidity, falling rates boost demand for Vietnam bonds

Vietnam's three-year government bond prices hit a 13-month high on Monday as falling interest rates and solid liquidity encouraged buyers, mostly domestic banks, to invest in the bond market. The three-year yield dropped 0.0034 percentage points to its lo
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
German shares end at one-month high, PostNL surges

German shares end at one-month high, PostNL surges

German stocks climbed to their highest in around one month on Monday as investors bet the euro's weakness against the US dollar would help German exporters. The DAX ended up 0.5 percent at 10,333.23 points as the euro fell after Federal Reserve Chair Jane
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Eurozone bond yields up on Yellen rate-hike hint, upbeat data

Eurozone bond yields up on Yellen rate-hike hint, upbeat data

Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted the case for a US interest rate rise in June or July and data pointed to a brighter outlook for Europe's economy. The Fed should raise interest r
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Eurozone bond yields up on Yellen rate-hike hint, upbeat data

Eurozone bond yields up on Yellen rate-hike hint, upbeat data

Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted the case for a US interest rate rise in June or July and data pointed to a brighter outlook for Europe's economy. The Fed should raise interest r
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Taiwan stocks rise

Taiwan stocks rise

Taiwan stocks rose on Monday on bargain hunting and led by further gains in Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc after the top chip and test packaging company said last week it would join hands with a rival to form a new holding company. As of 0239 GMT,
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares at one-month low

Sri Lankan shares at one-month low

Sri Lankan shares fell to a near one-month low on Monday as investors sold large cap stocks on sentiment dented by a lack of catalysts for buying risky assets, amid concerns over foreign outflows and rising interest rates. The benchmark Colombo stock inde
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Gulf bourses fall in broad sell-off after oil dips below $50

Gulf bourses fall in broad sell-off after oil dips below $50

Shares in the Gulf fell in a broad sell-off on Monday as investors booked profits after a dip in oil prices. Egypt was lower as foreign funds exited positions. Saudi Arabia's index lost 1.1 percent, its lowest close since April 11, before the kingdom anno
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
European wheat prices lower

European wheat prices lower

European wheat prices were lower on Friday, weighed down by ample supplies and a generally favourable crop outlook although the strong pace of exports helped to underpin the market. September milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange was 0.75 eur
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Karachi Port's Activities

Karachi Port's Activities

The Karachi Port handled 283,586 tonnes of cargo comprising 234,135 tonnes of import cargo and 49,451 tonnes of export cargo including 5,966 loaded and empty containers during the last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours on Monday. The total import cargo of 234
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
US FOB Gulf corn premiums steady on old-crop demand

US FOB Gulf corn premiums steady on old-crop demand

Corn export premiums for shipments from the US Gulf Coast were mostly level on Friday, underpinned by steady demand for near-term shipments but capped by adequate available supplies, traders said. Active farmer sales of mostly old-crop corn have boosted g
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
China's April copper output up

China's April copper output up

China produced 694,000 tonnes of copper in April, up 14.9 percent on the year, the National Bureau of Statistics said, with the increased volumes weighing on prices. Production over the first four months of the year hit 2.715 million tonnes, up 11 percent
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Asian naphtha crack extends losses

Asian naphtha crack extends losses

Asia's naphtha crack extended losses for a second day to reach an almost three-week low of $51.40 a tonne on Thursday, weighed down by oversupply. South Korea's Lotte Chemical has bought 75,000 tonnes of naphtha for first-half July arrival at Daesan and Y
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
As Vietnam's rains begin, coffee farmers eye drought damage

As Vietnam's rains begin, coffee farmers eye drought damage

As rain returns to Vietnam's parched coffee growing region after the worst drought in 30 years, it will be too late for some farmers with nearly a fifth of coffee trees either dead or damaged. The dry weather that has gripped the country's Central Highlan
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Jordan tenders again to buy wheat

Jordan tenders again to buy wheat

Jordan's state grain buyer has issued a new international tender to purchase 100,000 tonnes of hard milling wheat to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Thursday. Tender deadline is May 31, they said. A new tender had been expected
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Canadian canola futures mixed

Canadian canola futures mixed

ICE Canadian canola futures traded mixed on Friday, as funds rolled long positions forward, and the nearby contract posted a weekly loss. Commercial and technical selling pressured the market, but buying picked up near the day's lows as crusher margins lo
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Daily trading report of PMEX

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Friday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 4,737 million and the number of lots traded was 9,150. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,847. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 2,545 million followed by currenci
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Lacklustre activity seen on cotton market
Cotton

Lacklustre activity seen on cotton market

A lacklustre activity was witnessed on the cotton market on Monday as mills and spinners kept on the sidelines in absence of motivating factors, dealers said. The official spot rate was inert at Rs 5,550, dealers said. In ready session, around 500 bales o
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Oil cake market rates
Cotton

Oil cake market rates

The July vaida was lower on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The July vaida settled at Rs 2049.00 but it commenced with 30 paisas loss at Rs 2048.70 in wee hours, they added.
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Russian wheat sales to China likely to be fairly modest

Russian wheat sales to China likely to be fairly modest

Russian wheat supplies to China are likely to remain fairly modest in coming years despite an agreement to expand exports as grain will only be admitted from a few of the main producing regions, the independent SovEcon agriculture consultancy said. Russia
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
EU lifts wheat crop outlook, cuts stocks on extra exports

EU lifts wheat crop outlook, cuts stocks on extra exports

The European Commission on Thursday raised sharply its forecast for this summer's soft wheat harvest in the European Union but trimmed projected stocks next season as increased export demand offset extra supplies. In monthly supply-and-demand projections
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
US natural gas futures up

US natural gas futures up

US natural gas futures on Friday before the long US Memorial Day weekend traded much higher than on Thursday after the July contract became the front-month at a big premium over where the June contract expired. Whether July holds that premium, however, de
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Falling trend on grain market
Cotton

Falling trend on grain market

A modest trade activity was seen on the wholesale grain market on Monday in the process of modest trading, dealers said. On the grams side, Australia grams No 1 lost Rs 400 to Rs 10100, Australia Dall grams No 2 shed Rs 300, grams 50x50 was down by Rs 25
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures narrowly mixed

CBOT wheat futures narrowly mixed

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed narrowly mixed on Friday in choppy trade ahead of a US holiday weekend, traders said. US markets including the CBOT will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. CBOT trade resumes Monday at 7 pm
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
European vegoils: palm oil eases on technical selling

European vegoils: palm oil eases on technical selling

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased slightly on Friday following technical selling in Malaysian palm oil futures on the back of a stronger ringgit. "Although there is talk that output in May will be lower than initially thought and there
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
US Midwest corn and soyabeans bids steady

US Midwest corn and soyabeans bids steady

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans held mostly steady around the US Midwest on Friday, supported by minimal farmer selling and good end-user demand ahead of the three-day weekend surrounding Monday's US Memorial Day holiday, dealers said. Farmers sold
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Eurozone economic sentiment rises more than expected in May

Eurozone economic sentiment rises more than expected in May

Eurozone economic sentiment improved more than expected in May and inflation expectations among companies and consumers rose, data from the European Commission showed on Monday. Economic sentiment in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose to 104.7 this mo
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Greek economy shrinks in first quarter, contraction revised up

Greek economy shrinks in first quarter, contraction revised up

Greece's economy contracted in the first quarter at a slightly faster pace than previously estimated, provisional estimates by the Greek statistics service ELSTAT showed on Monday, weighed by weaker consumer spending and net exports. The 0.5 percent decli
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Kuwait signs $4.4 billion airport project with Turkish firm

Kuwait signs $4.4 billion airport project with Turkish firm

Kuwait's Public Works Minister Ali al-Omair Monday signed a $4.4-billion (3.9-billion-euro) contract with Turkish firm Limak Construction for a new airport terminal that will more than triple passenger capacity. The new terminal, due to be completed in si
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Thailand plans to double tax breaks for new projects

Thailand plans to double tax breaks for new projects

Thailand plans to double tax breaks for private investors this year to boost sluggish investment, a senior finance official said on Monday. Somchai Sujjapongse, the ministry's permanent secretary, told reporters the proposal will be submitted to cabinet b
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
German inflation back in black ahead of ECB meeting

German inflation back in black ahead of ECB meeting

Inflation in Germany was back in positive territory in May on the back of rising prices for rents and services, data showed on Monday, in a welcome development for the European Central Bank ahead of its policy meeting later this week. Nevertheless, the ra
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Noble Group CEO quits unexpectedly

Noble Group CEO quits unexpectedly

Noble Group's CEO Yusuf Alireza quit on Monday, a surprise move that comes just weeks after he secured crucial financing for Asia's biggest commodity trader and raises questions about its future strategy. The embattled company named its president William
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Germany pledges at least 100 million euros in aid for dairy farmers

Germany pledges at least 100 million euros in aid for dairy farmers

The German government will put at least 100 million euros (US $111 million) on the table to help milk producers cope with plunging prices that are threatening their livelihoods, the minister for agriculture said Monday. "We will provide financial support
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Tata Motors profits soar on strong Jaguar Land Rover sales

Tata Motors profits soar on strong Jaguar Land Rover sales

India's largest carmaker Tata Motors reported a three-fold increase in quarterly profits Monday, boosted by strong sales of luxury British unit Jaguar Land Rover and a one-off insurance payment. Consolidated net profit for the three months to the end of M
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Tata Motors profits soar on strong Jaguar Land Rover sales

Tata Motors profits soar on strong Jaguar Land Rover sales

India's largest carmaker Tata Motors reported a three-fold increase in quarterly profits Monday, boosted by strong sales of luxury British unit Jaguar Land Rover and a one-off insurance payment. Consolidated net profit for the three months to the end of M
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Air travel demand slows as airlines confront security, fragile economies

Air travel demand slows as airlines confront security, fragile economies

Air passenger demand in April rose at its slowest rate since January 2015, weighed by the March attacks on Brussels airport and highlighting safety as one of the main challenges facing top airline executives meeting this week. While airlines are enjoying
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
French growth brisker than first thought in first quarter

French growth brisker than first thought in first quarter

The French economy grew a stronger-then-expected 0.6 percent in the first quarter, official data showed on Monday, driven by a surge in consumer spending and a pick-up in business investment. The brisker growth figures, which augured well for the governme
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Paris tourism hit by attacks, protests

Paris tourism hit by attacks, protests

Already suffering from the impact of last year's jihadist attacks, tourism in Paris faces a fresh challenge from the recent wave of violent strikes and protests, tourism bosses warned on Monday. Hotel bookings by Japanese visitors were down 56 percent in
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Airbus says output hikes challenging but will meet goals

Airbus says output hikes challenging but will meet goals

The planemaking arm of Airbus Group is sticking to targets for deliveries of its new A320neo and A350 jets in 2016, despite a slow start to the year caused mainly by disruptions in the supplies of engines and cabin equipment, executives said. But plans to
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Message from President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Message from President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

In the extraordinary times we are living, we need the visionary leaders to propel us forward. The role of a CFO as financial leaders has always been vital for the growth of the corporate and has increased manifolds in the challenging times all across the
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
CFO Conference 2016: Defining new frontiers

CFO Conference 2016: Defining new frontiers

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan's (ICAP) CFO Conference 2016, a grand annual event for business leaders and finance professionals, is scheduled for May 31 and June 2 in Karachi and Lahore respectively.
Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
About the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

About the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) established under The Chartered Accountants Ordinance, 1961 is a professional self-regulatory body, operating under the CA Bye Laws 1983 and represents accountants employed in public practice, busi
Published 31 May, 2016 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 31 May, 2016 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 31 May, 2016 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 (May 30, 2016).

Published 31 May, 2016 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 Monday (May 30, 2016).

Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (May 30, 2016).

Published 31 May, 2016 12:00am
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