News Archives for Print - 2016-12-02

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) announced to end its ongoing strike after successful negotiations with the government representatives on Thursday. PVMA representatives led by its Chairman Izaz A Malik held talks with Punjab Food Mi

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Bilawal blames Baloch politicians for cutting 'backdoor' deals with PM

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday blamed a few Baloch politicians for striking backdoor deals with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to hide several key decisions from the Baloch people. He was addressing the PPP Balochis

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Bilawal blames Baloch politicians for cutting 'backdoor' deals with PM

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday blamed a few Baloch politicians for striking backdoor deals with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to hide several key decisions from the Baloch people. He was addressing the PPP Balochis

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

130,000 troops will be required for census: minister

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir said on Thursday that services of around 130,000 army personnel will be required for conducting population census countrywide. Addressing a joint press conference along with Parliamentary Secretary for Informa

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

130,000 troops will be required for census: minister

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir said on Thursday that services of around 130,000 army personnel will be required for conducting population census countrywide. Addressing a joint press conference along with Parliamentary Secretary for Informa

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

NHP payment to Punjab: Wapda irked by delay in issuance of promissory note by MoF

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly annoyed with Finance Ministry for delaying issuance of promissory note with an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee to arrange Rs 38 billion from banks to pay the first instalment of net hydel

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

NHP payment to Punjab: Wapda irked by delay in issuance of promissory note by MoF

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly annoyed with Finance Ministry for delaying issuance of promissory note with an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee to arrange Rs 38 billion from banks to pay the first instalment of net hydel

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

NHP payment to Punjab: Wapda irked by delay in issuance of promissory note by MoF

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is reportedly annoyed with Finance Ministry for delaying issuance of promissory note with an unconditional and irrevocable guarantee to arrange Rs 38 billion from banks to pay the first instalment of net hydel

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

India to install smart fence at borders by late 2017

India will have a patrol-free, multi-layered smart fence along its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh by the later part of 2017 even as 20 big global firms are undertaking a technical evaluation for the same, Director General of BSF KK Sharma said.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

India to install smart fence at borders by late 2017

India will have a patrol-free, multi-layered smart fence along its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh by the later part of 2017 even as 20 big global firms are undertaking a technical evaluation for the same, Director General of BSF KK Sharma said.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

FO welcomes Trump's intention to visit Pakistan

The Foreign Office Thursday said that US President-elect Donald Trump's intention to visit Pakistan as well as his willingness to play a role in resolving outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir dispute with India will be warmly welcomed.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

FO welcomes Trump's intention to visit Pakistan

The Foreign Office Thursday said that US President-elect Donald Trump's intention to visit Pakistan as well as his willingness to play a role in resolving outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir dispute with India will be warmly welcomed.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Growing India-Pakistan tension: trade regime not changed: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan Thursday said that despite diplomatic tension between Pakistan and India trade regime has not been changed. "The government is working to make every input items, including machinery import, zero rated for

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Growing India-Pakistan tension: trade regime not changed: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan Thursday said that despite diplomatic tension between Pakistan and India trade regime has not been changed. "The government is working to make every input items, including machinery import, zero rated for

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Growing India-Pakistan tension: trade regime not changed: Dastgir

Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan Thursday said that despite diplomatic tension between Pakistan and India trade regime has not been changed. "The government is working to make every input items, including machinery import, zero rated for

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

November inflation up 3.81 percent YoY

An increase of 3.81 percent in inflation during November 2016 as compared to the same month a year ago is owing to hike in prices of food items, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Briefing media here Thursday, Chief Statistician Asif Bajwa s

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

November inflation up 3.81 percent YoY

An increase of 3.81 percent in inflation during November 2016 as compared to the same month a year ago is owing to hike in prices of food items, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Briefing media here Thursday, Chief Statistician Asif Bajwa s

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

November inflation up 3.81 percent YoY

An increase of 3.81 percent in inflation during November 2016 as compared to the same month a year ago is owing to hike in prices of food items, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Briefing media here Thursday, Chief Statistician Asif Bajwa s

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 172.44 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,288.64 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 24,719.22 points and an intraday low of 24,288.64 points and closed at 24,461.08 points which was 172.44 points or 0.71

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

BRIndex30 gains 172.44 points

On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,288.64 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 24,719.22 points and an intraday low of 24,288.64 points and closed at 24,461.08 points which was 172.44 points or 0.71

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Stocks up on Opec deal

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a healthy buying, mainly by local investors and institutions on the back of Opec decision to cut production and increasing oil prices in the international market. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 284.99 p

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Stocks up on Opec deal

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a healthy buying, mainly by local investors and institutions on the back of Opec decision to cut production and increasing oil prices in the international market. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 284.99 p

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Stocks up on Opec deal

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a healthy buying, mainly by local investors and institutions on the back of Opec decision to cut production and increasing oil prices in the international market. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 284.99 p

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

First Chinese cargo train leaves Kunming for Karachi

Pakistan and China embarked on their ambitious and effective project to link China''s south-western province Yunnan with Pakistan''s largest port in Karachi, on Wednesday. According to Chinese media, the first cargo train from Kunming, capital of Yunnan p

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

First Chinese cargo train leaves Kunming for Karachi

Pakistan and China embarked on their ambitious and effective project to link China's south-western province Yunnan with Pakistan's largest port in Karachi, on Wednesday. According to Chinese media, the first cargo train from Kunming, capital of Yunnan pro

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

First Chinese cargo train leaves Kunming for Karachi

Pakistan and China embarked on their ambitious and effective project to link China's south-western province Yunnan with Pakistan's largest port in Karachi, on Wednesday. According to Chinese media, the first cargo train from Kunming, capital of Yunnan pro

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Banks' rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

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 Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

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 (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (December 01, 2016).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

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 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

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 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Aaj TV - Friday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

HIV/AIDS Fast Track Approach and its importance in eliminating HIV/AIDS in Sindh

Government of Sindh joined the global Fast-Track Movement earlier this year with renewed and redoubled efforts to end HIV/AIDS in Pakistan and Sindh. This World AIDS Day let's take a look at the sustainable goals and targets of the Fast-Track Approach and

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Program Manager, EACP

The global theme for World AIDS Day is 'hands up for HIV prevention' and the aim is to involve all segments of the society to play their role in prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. This year all major activities related to World AIDS Day will he carried o

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Secretary Health, Sindh

It's an honor for the Health Department, Government of Sindh to contribute with international community on this auspicious occasion of World AIDS Day by demonstrating solidarity with people living with HIV/AIDS through positive actions and mobilization of

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Health Minister, Sindh

On this momentous occasion of World AIDS Day, Sindh Government pledges its full support to the global initiatives in fight against HIV/AIDS that has claimed millions of lives. The theme for WAD year 2016, "Hands up for HIV Prevention" demands from all sta

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Chief Minister of Sindh

This year World AIDS Day will be celebrated in Larkana where thousands of people will join hands with Sindh Government in taking the fight against HIV/AIDS to the next level in ending stigma and discrimination to make Sindh AIDS free by year 2030, followi

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Governor Sindh

I am pleased to know that Health Department, Government of Sindh is observing the World AIDS Day on December 01, 2016 with the aim to restore dignity, humanity, and compassion for all those people fighting this deadly disease along with eliminating stigma

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

The UAE: An introduction

The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain,Fujairah, Ajman and Ra's al-Khaimah. Four-fifths of the UAE is desert but has contrasting landscapes-from the towering red dunes of the Liwa to the rich palm-fi

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

PTCL and Etisalat building bonds of strength

PTCL extends its felicitations to the government and people of the UAE on their 45th National Day. It is a time to reiterate the spirit of friendship and amity that exists between the two brotherly Muslim countries and has grown in multi-directions over t

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

Bank Alfalah - The way forward

Bank Alfalah Limited is the fifth largest private bank in Pakistan. It is owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Group. The bank currently operates through over 600 branches across Pakistan. Besides Pakistan, the bank also operates in Afghanistan, Bangladesh

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from T.I. Order of Merit Chairman, Pak-UAE Business Council, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Chairman PAK-UAE Business Council of FPCCI and President Hon. Consular Corps Sindh Karachi Pakistan greeted in his message of felicitation on the 45th National Day of UAE. He said that during 45 years of the development of UAE under

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

'We hope to increase trade with Pakistan in a multitude of areas'

An interview with the Consular of the UAE - HE Bakheet Ateeq al Romaithi 45th UAE National Day

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE

On behalf of the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Pakistani community in the UAE, I wish to extend warm felicitations to the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates on the auspicious occasion of the 45th National Day of the UAE. In the f

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Message from Consul General of the UAE

The UAE celebrates on December 2, 2016 the 45th National Day anniversary. On this day in 1971, we witnessed the unification of the Emirates that brought with it prosperity, stability, and security to the Emirati people. UAE National Day is a day of great

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

On January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. On January 5th, the members of the Supreme Council elected Sheikh Mohammed the Vice President o

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi

HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, was elected as the new President of the United Arab Emirates on 3 November 2004, to succeed his father, the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE President from 1971 to 2004, from whom, h

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

The Founder In 1918, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , may God bless his Soul, was born into the Al Nahyan family, who had ruled the emirate of Abu Dhabi for hundreds of years. He was the youngest of the four sons of Sheikh Sultan bi

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Brazil's sugar industry sees no quick end to global shortage

Brazil is not expected to ease the global deficit in sugar next year as cane output from the world's largest exporter of the sweetener is only forecast to at best match this season's production numbers, leaders in the sector said on Monday.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

European wheat futures extend losses

European wheat futures extended losses on Tuesday to reach their lowest in around two weeks as a drop in grain and wider commodity markets added to bearish sentiment linked to large wheat supplies. Subdued activity on the French market, where grain handle

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Daily trading report of PMEX

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,028. The total traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 8.03 billion and the number of lots traded was 26,498. Major business was contributed by c

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

US Plains HRW wheat bids unchanged

Basis bids for hard red winter wheat (HRW) in the southern US Midwest were unchanged on Tuesday as fallen grain futures deterred farmer sales, dealers said. Ample domestic and global supplies, along with slumping Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean co

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Palm oil eases on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased on Tuesday along with futures markets on technical selling after the recent gains made on concerns over production and availability in the coming months. Palm oil was offered between unchanged and $15 a

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Activities of Karachi Port

The Karachi Port handled 177,055 tonnes of cargo comprising 141,180 tonnes of import cargo and 35,875 tonnes of export cargo including 5,591 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Strong demand helps prices to stay firm

Mills renewed buying helped rates to keep firmness on the cotton market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was higher by Rs 50 to Rs 6300, dealers said. In Sindh, seed cotton prices were at Rs 2600-3300, they said

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Bangladesh tea prices fall

Tea prices in Bangladesh fell about 1 percent at the weekly auction on Tuesday due to higher supplies of inferior grade leaf, but strong demand for quality leaf capped a steeper decline. Bangladesh tea fetched an average of 186.82 taka ($2.50) per kg at t

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Tightness prevails on cotton market

Prices of seed cotton (Kapas/Phutti) and lint are tightening as the current crop (August 2016/July 2017) supply is dwindling gradually and the ensuing cotton deliveries are likely to suffer quality problems increasingly. According to one estimate, about 1

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Cotton

Tightness prevails on cotton market

Prices of seed cotton (Kapas/Phutti) and lint are tightening as the current crop (August 2016/July 2017) supply is dwindling gradually and the ensuing cotton deliveries are likely to suffer quality problems increasingly. According to one estimate, about 1

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

US failing to curb money laundering by shell companies

The United States received failing scores for its efforts to prevent the laundering of criminal proceeds by shell companies, accountants and real estate agents, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in a report released Thursday. Overall, the United

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

China manufacturing heats up in November, inflation pressure builds

Activity in China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in November, expanding at its strongest pace in more than two years, as the world's second-largest economy picks up momentum heading into what promises to be a tumultuous 2017. After a rocky

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency

China sets new rules on overseas yuan loans in battle to curb outflows

China's central bank has circulated new rules for companies which make yuan-denominated loans to overseas entities, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, the latest in a slew of measures by Beijing to control capital outflows. The move comes a

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

US car sales heat up in November

Deep discounts and extra selling days boosted US car sales in November, as Black Friday shopping helped reverse three months of year-over-year declines, automakers reported Thursday. GM, the biggest US carmaker, said sales surged 10.2 percent compared to

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

US factory activity at five-month high as orders pick up

US factory activity accelerated to a five-month high in November amid a pickup in new orders and production, offering more evidence that the economy gained further momentum early in the fourth quarter. While other data on Thursday showed the number of Ame

Published 02 Dec, 2016 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 8	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 8	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 8	152.75
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 8	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 8	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 8	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 7	5,973.10
Nasdaq / Nov 7	19,269.46
Dow Jones / Nov 7	43,729.34
India Sensex / Nov 8	79,425.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 8	39,500.37
Hang Seng / Nov 8	20,820.36
FTSE 100 / Nov 8	8,143.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 8	19,353.61

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 8	71.72
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 8	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 8	239,026
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 8	2,685.16
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 8	70.84
Petrol/Litre / Nov 9	248.38

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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