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Print - 2016-12-27
Brazil taps academic to lead microeconomic reforms

Brazil taps academic to lead microeconomic reforms

The Brazilian government has invited an academic to join the finance ministry and lead a microeconomic reform agenda that aims to bolster the country's productivity, two government officials said on Monday. Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles has asked Jo
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ammunition recovered in Gwadar

Ammunition recovered in Gwadar

The police recovered ammunitions during search operation against the anti-state elements here on Monday. Led by SHO, a team of police conducted operation against the anti-state militants in Pasni area of Gwadar district. During operation, 10 RPG shells, t
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
PBTA's organisational structure to be strengthened

PBTA's organisational structure to be strengthened

With a view to make the Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority (PBTA) vibrant and more effective, the organisational structure of the Authority is being strengthened and an effective system is being evolved for inspection of registration and licensing of bloo
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Provision of plea bargain not unconstitutional: Chairman NAB

Provision of plea bargain not unconstitutional: Chairman NAB

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry observed on Monday NAB always performs with in ambits of the constitution, adding the provision of the plea bargain exists not only in the laws of many countries but in Pakistan too which,
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
CDGP to construct 10-storey public sector parking plaza

CDGP to construct 10-storey public sector parking plaza

City District Government Peshawar has decided the construction of 10-storey parking plaza in Namak Mandi. The PC-I and PC-II of the project has already been prepared and work on the project will be initiated in March 2017. The decision was taken in a meet
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Iran deports over 71 Pakistanis

Iran deports over 71 Pakistanis

Iranian security forces deported 71 Pakistanis and handed over them to the Levies force at Pak-Iran borders in Taftan area of Chaghi district on Monday. The Levies officials said these Pakistani workers had been apprehended from different parts of Iran by
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Consumers suffer as SNGPL faces huge gas shortfall

Consumers suffer as SNGPL faces huge gas shortfall

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is facing a gas shortfall of 400 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) and as a result domestic consumers of Punjab are facing low pressure and severe loadshedding. According to official figures of the SNGPL, the co
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
New Audit Policy finalised by FBR

New Audit Policy finalised by FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised the new Audit Policy 2016 and ballot for selection of cases for audit is expected to be carried out at the FBR House next week. Sources said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was likely to attend the function
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
IRSA closes down canals

IRSA closes down canals

Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is to close down all canals from Monday for desilting purpose. Under the annual canal closure plan, canals will remain closed for desilting till 31st of next month. According to an official of IRSA, the authority will r
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Parveen Shakir, Munir Niazi remembered

Parveen Shakir, Munir Niazi remembered

The death anniversaries of poets Parveen Shakir and Munir Niazi were observed on Monday. Parveen Shakir became an acclaimed Urdu poet with her first published collection Khushbu in 1976. She received the Pride of Performance award for her significant cont
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Duty on yarn kept at five percent to prop up textile industry
Cotton

Duty on yarn kept at five percent to prop up textile industry

The government has maintained the customs duty on cotton yarn at the lowest level of 5 percent in order to support the textile industry. Sources said that this was informed to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance in writing by Federal Board of Revenue
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
HSM to invest Rs 120 million in ordinary shares of Uni-Food

HSM to invest Rs 120 million in ordinary shares of Uni-Food

Habib Sugar Mills will invest up to Rs 120 million (maximum up to 17.5 percent) in ordinary shares of Uni-Food Industries, a public unlisted company, in tranches. The board of directors of the company has given approval for this investment in its meeting
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Namaz-e-Istasqa offered at Aiwan-e-Sadr

Namaz-e-Istasqa offered at Aiwan-e-Sadr

Nation-wide prayers (Namaz-e-Istasqa) were offered to seek blessings of Allah Almighty for rain to end the long dry spell. A Namaz-e-Istasqa was offered after the Zohr prayers at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today which was led by President Mamnoon Hussain
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ayyan Ali may be acquitted in murder case

Ayyan Ali may be acquitted in murder case

The interrogation team has failed to collect any solid evidence against model girl Ayyan Ali regarding the custom officer Ejaz Mehmood's murder case. Ayyan Ali has also said in her statement that she was in Adiala jail when customs officer was murdered. A
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Naval Chief, Dar discuss financial matters

Naval Chief, Dar discuss financial matters

Naval Chief Admiral Zaka Ullah held a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday and discussed financial matters of Pakistan Navy. The CNS briefed the Minister about Pakistan Navy preparedness for safeguarding coastal boundaries of the
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Anti-government alliance in the offing

Anti-government alliance in the offing

Efforts are afoot for a possible joint anti-government movement under the umbrella of a "grand opposition alliance" after Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari ended his 18-month-long absence from the country. PPP sources privy to the
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
KPOGCL official rejects allegations

KPOGCL official rejects allegations

An official of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil and Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) has categorically denied the allegations levelled by a former officer of the company regarding prospective of the Nowshera Block and said the block had huge potential for exploration o
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
$0.43 billion more foreign loans received in 5 months

$0.43 billion more foreign loans received in 5 months

The country provisionally received $0.43 billion more foreign loans during the first five months of the current year in comparison to the corresponding period last year due to the issuance of Sukuk bonds of one billion dollars (at a rate of 5.5 percent) a
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Wood worth millions gutted

Wood worth millions gutted

Fire erupted in a wood Godown in old Haji camp area in the wee hours of Monday. However, no loss of life was reported. The blaze engulfed two more adjacent Godowns, triggering fear and panic among the property owners and area residents. Fire fighters and
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ibrahim Fibres Limited
Cotton

Ibrahim Fibres Limited

The single largest polyester staple fibre (PSF) producer in Pakistan, Ibrahim Fibres Limited (PSX: IBFL) is a leading player in synthetic textiles. With over Rs 21.1 billion in market capitalisation, the firm stands out as the only synthetic textile manuf
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ibrahim Fibres Limited
Cotton

Ibrahim Fibres Limited

The single largest polyester staple fibre (PSF) producer in Pakistan, Ibrahim Fibres Limited (PSX: IBFL) is a leading player in synthetic textiles. With over Rs 21.1 billion in market capitalisation, the firm stands out as the only synthetic textile manuf
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Fishing operations hit by stinger jellyfish growth

Fishing operations hit by stinger jellyfish growth

An alarming surge of stinger jellyfish in the continental shelf along Pakistan coast has widely scaled down fishing operations during the last two weeks, the WWF-Pakistan said on Monday.
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
BB's sacrifices that she rendered for democracy lauded

BB's sacrifices that she rendered for democracy lauded

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has said the PPP would pay homage to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for her vision about Pakistan as a modern and progressive state and for her commitment to fight armed religious fanatics from hijacking the state and so
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Parts of crashed Russian plane found in Black Sea

Parts of crashed Russian plane found in Black Sea

Russian rescuers found Monday the first parts of the Syria-bound military plane that plunged into the Black Sea, as officials dismissed terrorism as a possible cause of the crash that killed all 92 people on board. The Tu-154 jet, whose passengers include
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Thailand detains nine for hacks protesting cyber law

Thailand detains nine for hacks protesting cyber law

Thai authorities have detained at least nine people on suspicion of hacking, a senior junta official said Monday, following days of disruption to government websites sparked by the passing of a controversial cyber censorship law. Earlier this month Thaila
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
German petition urges honour for dead Polish truck driver

German petition urges honour for dead Polish truck driver

Calls grew in Germany on Monday for the government to posthumously honour the Polish truck driver who is believed to have saved many lives during the Christmas market attack. More than 33,000 people had signed an online petition at Change.org by Monday af
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
China to hold Catholic conference after six-year hiatus

China to hold Catholic conference after six-year hiatus

China said Monday it will restart a conference of local Catholics, ending a years-long hiatus, as it expressed goodwill towards the Vatican after six decades of estrangement. The country's roughly 12 million Catholics are divided between a government-run
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Turkey accuses IS of killing 30 civilians in Syria

Turkey accuses IS of killing 30 civilians in Syria

The Turkish army on Monday accused Islamic State (IS) jihadists of killing at least 30 civilians seeking to flee the flashpoint Syrian town of Al-Bab which Ankara and its rebel allies have been seeking to capture for weeks. The army said that the civilian
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
30 drown in Uganda Christmas drama on Lake Albert

30 drown in Uganda Christmas drama on Lake Albert

At least 30 Ugandan members of a village football team and their fans drowned on Sunday when their boat capsized on Lake Albert during a party, police said Monday. "There was a party on the boat, the passengers were dancing and others were drunk. The boat
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Israel minister dubs French peace meeting new 'Dreyfus trial'

Israel minister dubs French peace meeting new 'Dreyfus trial'

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Monday criticised an upcoming Middle East peace conference organised by France, calling it a new "Dreyfus trial" and urged French Jews to move to Israel. Representatives of around 70 countries are due to atten
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Brazil says 19 migrants feared drowned off Bahamas

Brazil says 19 migrants feared drowned off Bahamas

At least 19 Brazilian migrants who went missing last month are feared drowned off the Bahamas as they tried to cross illegally to the United States, officials in Brasilia said Monday. "The fear is that the boat the Brazilians were travelling in went down
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Portugal's former president Mario Soares in deep coma

Portugal's former president Mario Soares in deep coma

Former president Mario Soares, seen as the father of Portugal's modern day democracy, was in a deep coma and in "critical" condition, the Red Cross hospital in Lisbon said Monday. "Mr Soares is in a very critical situation, in a deep coma, and the prognos
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
DR Congo troops killed 10 soldiers from Burundi

DR Congo troops killed 10 soldiers from Burundi

Democratic Republic of Congo troops killed 10 soldiers from neighbouring Burundi after they crossed the border last week in pursuit of rebels, the Congolese army said Monday. The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) initially announced the death of five Burund
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Kuwait jails Filipina for joining IS jihadists

Kuwait jails Filipina for joining IS jihadists

A Kuwaiti court on Monday sentenced a Filipino woman to 10 years in jail after convicting her of joining the Islamic State jihadist group and plotting attacks. The ruling, which is not final, also calls for deporting the 32-year old after serving her term
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Over 2,000 Saudi jihadists abroad

Over 2,000 Saudi jihadists abroad

More than 2,000 Saudis are fighting abroad with jihadist groups, with over 70 percent of them in Syria, the kingdom's interior ministry was reported as saying Monday. "The number of Saudis proven to be in conflict areas is 2,093," interior ministry spokes
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Christmas typhoon leaves four dead in Philippines

Christmas typhoon leaves four dead in Philippines

A powerful typhoon left at least four people dead and eight missing as it crossed the Philippine archipelago on Monday, spoiling the Christmas holidays with strong winds, heavy rains and destructive flooding. Nock-Ten made landfall on the eastern island p
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Four Jordanians given death penalty over drugs killing

Four Jordanians given death penalty over drugs killing

A state security court sentenced four Jordanians to death on Monday for murdering a member of the security forces involved in the fight against drugs trafficking, a judicial source said. Speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, the source said the four
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Lakmal strikes give Sri Lanka the edge

Lakmal strikes give Sri Lanka the edge

Suranga Lakmal took four wickets and gave Sri Lanka a slight edge on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Monday. Opening bowler Lakmal took four for 62 in 23 overs as South Africa reached 267 for six at the end of a
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Pakistan 142 for 4 at stumps against Australia

Pakistan 142 for 4 at stumps against Australia

Pakistan's batsmen were under pressure when play finished early on the first day of the second Test against Australia at the MCG on Monday. When play was halted due to rain, the visitors were 142 for 4 after electing to bat, with opener Azhar Ali on 66 an
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Iniesta keen to extend Barcelona contract

Iniesta keen to extend Barcelona contract

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta says he wants to stay on at the Catalan club "for a long time" after his current contract with the club expires in 2018. "In 2018 my contract ends and my desire is to continue, the whole world knows this, it is no secret.
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Chelsea make it 12, Giroud rescues Arsenal

Chelsea make it 12, Giroud rescues Arsenal

Spanish forward Pedro Rodriguez scored twice as red-hot leaders Chelsea crushed Bournemouth 3-0 on Monday to register a club-record 12th consecutive Premier League victory. Pedro struck either side of Eden Hazard's 50th English league goal at Stamford Bri
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Traders should be cautious 1,200 won per dollar level
Currency

Traders should be cautious 1,200 won per dollar level

A South Korea government official in charge of foreign exchange markets cautioned traders about pushing the won currency too low, highlighting the 1,200 level per dollar level as a key area to watch. "Market (investors) would be cautious near the 1,200 wo
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rosneft says to plan to issue rouble-denominated bonds'

Rosneft says to plan to issue rouble-denominated bonds'

Russia's largest oil company Rosneft said on Monday it planned to issue an unspecified amount of rouble-denominated bonds on December 29. The state-controlled company said in a statement it would be accepting bids for the bonds on Monday afternoon.
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Rosneft says to plan to issue rouble-denominated bonds'

Rosneft says to plan to issue rouble-denominated bonds'

Russia's largest oil company Rosneft said on Monday it planned to issue an unspecified amount of rouble-denominated bonds on December 29. The state-controlled company said in a statement it would be accepting bids for the bonds on Monday afternoon.
Published 27 Dec, 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. 78.78-78.80 (previous 78.80-78.85).
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
How J.P Morgan could not save Italy's problem bank

How J.P Morgan could not save Italy's problem bank

On the morning of July 29, former Italian Industry Minister Corrado Passera was travelling in a high-speed train towards the medieval city of Siena, racing to meet the directors of the world's oldest bank to present them with a rescue plan. Monte dei Pasc
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
China's growth "reassuring" for "weak and vulnerable" global economy

China's growth "reassuring" for "weak and vulnerable" global economy

China will meet its growth target of 6.5 percent to 7 percent growth this year, a reassuring sign for a "weak and vulnerable" global economy, state news agency Xinhua said in a commentary on Monday. Xinhua noted a "troublesome start" to 2016, probably ref
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Weidmann says Monte dei Paschi bailout must be carefully weighed

Weidmann says Monte dei Paschi bailout must be carefully weighed

European Central Bank policymaker Jens Weidmann said plans for a state bailout of Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena should be weighed carefully as many questions remain to be answered, according to German newspaper Bild. "For the measures planned by
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
China's outward investment tops $161 billion in 2016: minister

China's outward investment tops $161 billion in 2016: minister

China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) is likely to hit 1.12 trillion yuan ($161.19 billion) in 2016 and foreign direct investment into China will total 785 billion yuan, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said on Monday. The government will "p
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Dollar dips versus yen after US yields pull away from highs
Currency

Dollar dips versus yen after US yields pull away from highs

The dollar dipped against the yen on Monday, edging lower down after US Treasury yields dipped on mixed economic data. Trading was subdued with many key markets shut on Monday for the Christmas holidays. The greenback was down 0.2 percent at 117.300 yen J
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
France's Total to invest $1 billion per year in Brazil

France's Total to invest $1 billion per year in Brazil

Total E&P do Brasil, the local unit of France's Total SA, plans annual investments of $1 billion in Latin America's largest economy, Maxime Rabilloud, who heads the Brazilian operation, told the Monday edition of Valor Economic. The decision to expand ope
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Indian shares fall
Currency

Indian shares fall

India's NSE index fell about 1 percent on Monday to a seven-month low, erasing its gain for the year, as investors fretted that the government may impose long-term capital gains tax. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that people in financial m
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Better rules, long IPO wait mean secondary market boom for 'unicorns'

Better rules, long IPO wait mean secondary market boom for 'unicorns'

After the debacle that preceded the initial public offering of Facebook Inc in 2012, when the company's stock changed hands at wildly varying prices and with little oversight, the market in secondary trading in shares of hot start-ups has made a strong co
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Tokyo stocks down, Shanghai up
Currency

Tokyo stocks down, Shanghai up

Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday, though Shanghai gained and Seoul rose marginally in quiet trading with most of the region's other key markets closed for public holidays. Incentives were few and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which on Friday again
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Chinese stocks closed higher

Chinese stocks closed higher

Chinese stocks closed higher on Monday as the market rebounded following losses earlier this month, dealers said. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.40 percent, or 12.42 points, to 3,122.57 on turnover of 170.6 billion yuan ($24.6 billion). A
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Stocks could suffer as Trump trade policy takes shape

Stocks could suffer as Trump trade policy takes shape

The year-end stocks rally on the heels of the election of Donald Trump as US president was built on expectations of reduced regulations, big tax cuts and a large fiscal stimulus. Now signs are emerging from the Trump camp that harsher trade policies that
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Thailand settles higher for second day; Vietnam down

Thailand settles higher for second day; Vietnam down

Thai shares closed higher for a second straight session on Monday in thin trading as strong November trade data briefly invigorated the market in an otherwise quiet day. The benchmark stock index, which ended up 0.35 percent, or 5.25 points, rose as much
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
US IPOs set to rebound after dismal 2016

US IPOs set to rebound after dismal 2016

The US IPO market is expected to bounce back next year after a forgettable 2016, fuelled by a sunnier economic outlook and a bit more certainty following the presidential election - factors that encouraged the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates. The F
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Dutch election could be next big shock for euro zone bond market

Dutch election could be next big shock for euro zone bond market

Investors risk being caught unprepared again by an anti-establishment vote when the Netherlands, the euro zone's fifth largest economy, goes to the polls in March. Surveys point to strong gains for the anti-Islam, eurosceptic Freedom Party led by Geert Wi
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Dutch election could be next big shock for euro zone bond market

Dutch election could be next big shock for euro zone bond market

Investors risk being caught unprepared again by an anti-establishment vote when the Netherlands, the euro zone's fifth largest economy, goes to the polls in March. Surveys point to strong gains for the anti-Islam, eurosceptic Freedom Party led by Geert Wi
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Saudi post-budget rally stalls, UAE bourses firm
Cotton

Saudi post-budget rally stalls, UAE bourses firm

The Saudi Arabian stock market's post-budget rally ran out of steam on Monday as the index neared technical resistance, while United Arab Emirates bourses outperformed the region. The Saudi index added 1.5 percent on Sunday in reaction to Riyadh's modestl
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Argentine finance minister sacked amid stubborn recession

Argentine finance minister sacked amid stubborn recession

Argentine President Mauricio Macri sacked his finance minister Alfonso Prat-Gay on Monday, shaking up his economic team amid a stubborn recession that has made his center-right reforms deeply unpopular. Prat-Gay's ministry will be split in two, said chief
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Indian tycoon throws mass wedding for fatherless brides

Indian tycoon throws mass wedding for fatherless brides

An Indian diamond trader has thrown a mass wedding for more than 200 fatherless brides and given each of them gifts worth thousands of dollars, to help poor women start a new life. Mahesh Savani performed the Hindu wedding ritual of 'Kanyadaan' - the prac
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
UK Boxing Day online sales up 11.5 percent, footfall down 6 percent

UK Boxing Day online sales up 11.5 percent, footfall down 6 percent

The number of Britons who hit the shops on Boxing Day morning, a traditional shopping day, fell 6 percent versus the same period last year, while online transactions rose 11.5 percent year-on-year, retail data company Springboard said. British retail sale
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Ex-BoE chief says Britain staying in EU single market makes no sense

Ex-BoE chief says Britain staying in EU single market makes no sense

Britain should decide its own immigration policy and stop pretending Brexit is compatible with staying in the European Union's single market, a former governor of the Bank of England said on Monday. Mervyn King, who steered UK monetary policy for 10 years
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
China promises strong support as Sao Tome pitches for business

China promises strong support as Sao Tome pitches for business

China promised strong support on Monday for its newest friend in Africa, the former Taiwan ally Sao Tome and Principe, whose foreign minister made a pitch for Chinese firms to invest in his "tranquil" country as the two re-established ties. Taiwan, claime
Published 27 Dec, 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 27 Dec, 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 27 Dec, 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 (December 26, 2016).

Published 27 Dec, 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 (December 26, 2016).

Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Money Market Report
Currency

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (December 26, 2016).
Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (December 26, 2016).

Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (December 26, 2016).

Published 27 Dec, 2016 12:00am
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