News Archives for Print - 2017-09-29

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Lorgat quits as Cricket South Africa boss

Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat has quit his post with immediate effect following a breakdown with the organisation's board, CSA president Chris Nenzani announced on Thursday. "We recently tried on a few occasions to remedy the situatio

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Ancelotti sacked

Bayern Munich have sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of their Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced on Thursday. "FC Bayern Munich have parted company with head coach Carlo Ancelotti as a result of internal

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Aussie down, kiwi up

The Australian dollar wallowed near six-week lows as the greenback jumped and Treasury yields climbed on wagers a proposed cut in US tax rates could boost economic growth and inflation. The Australian dollar held at $0.7846, after going as low as $0.7836

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Pound climbs on 'considerable progress' in Brexit talks

Britain's pound climbed almost a cent against a weakening dollar on Thursday after Britain's Brexit secretary said "considerable progress" had been made in talks and the EU's chief negotiator praised a "new dynamic" from the prime minister.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 80.80-80.80 (previous 80.80-80.80).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Asian currencies fall on Trump's tax proposal

Asian currencies took a beating on Thursday after US President Donald Trump's proposal for a tax overhaul lifted the dollar and US bond yields, reducing the appeal of regional currencies. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee down

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened on Thursday, as demand for dollars from importers to pay for their purchases outweighed conversions of the greenback into local currency by exporters, dealers said. The spot rupee, which traded at 153.19 per dollar earlier in

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Dollar climbs broadly in NY on US fiscal hopes, hawkish Yellen

The dollar rose to a more than one-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as optimism about US fiscal reforms boosted sentiment in favour of the greenback. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, was up

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Early trade in New York: dollar rally pauses on profit-taking

The dollar edged lower against a basket of currencies on Thursday, on pace to snap a three-day winning streak, as investors looked to take profits on the greenback's rally this week ahead of the end of the quarter. The dollar index, which tracks the green

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Dollar pauses in Europe after moving up

The dollar consolidated gains after hitting a one-month high on Thursday against a basket of currencies as US Treasury yields rose, prompting investors to unwind some of their dollar shorts. Hawkish rhetoric by the US Federal Reserve has bond yields threa

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Dollar rises in Asia on hopes for US tax reforms

The dollar hit a one-month high against a basket of currencies on Thursday, underpinned by hopes that US President Donald Trump's administration may be making progress on tax reforms. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Fading banks rally, falling Imperial limit FTSE gains

Enthusiasm about US tax reforms and rate hikes dissipated on Thursday, taking the wind out of the sails of Britain's banking stocks after earlier gains, and leaving the main share index modestly up on the day. The FTSE 100 index was up 0.1 percent, in lin

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Southeast Asian stocks decline on Trump tax plan

Southeast Asian stock markets, except Vietnam, slipped on Thursday, in line with regional currencies and equities that lost their appeal after US President Donald Trump's proposal for a tax overhaul lifted the dollar and bond yields. Trump proposed on Wed

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

European shares edge up and cling to 10-week high

European shares closed in mixed directions on Thursday but clung to a 10-week high as bullishness fuelled by President Donald Trump's tax cut plan lingered on despite concerns it might prove difficult to implement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

China stocks calm ahead of long holiday

China stocks were little changed on Thursday as many investors took to the sidelines as they awaited third quarter economic data and counted down to a week-long National Day holiday starting on Sunday. Traders were cautious amid emerging signs of fading e

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Indian shares snap longest losing streak in 2017

Indian shares ended higher on Thursday, snapping their longest losing streak so far this year, as financials gained ahead of the expiry of derivative contracts. The BSE index rose 0.39 percent to end at 31,282.48, while the broader NSE index ended 0.34 pe

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Australian shares up; New Zealand flat

Australian shares closed on a slightly firmer note on Thursday, tracking strength in US stocks on hopes President Donald Trump's administration may be making progress on a broad US tax-reduction plan. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.11 percent, or 6.117 poin

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

US two-year yield hits highest since 2008

US Treasury yields rose to months- and years-long highs on Wednesday after a better-than-expected reading on US durable goods orders that suggested inflation may be picking up and the Federal Reserve may be taking a stronger path of rate increases than cu

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

US two-year yield hits highest since 2008

US Treasury yields rose to months- and years-long highs on Wednesday after a better-than-expected reading on US durable goods orders that suggested inflation may be picking up and the Federal Reserve may be taking a stronger path of rate increases than cu

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Sri Lankan stocks up

Sri Lankan shares closed at a one-week high on Thursday, as investors bought banking stocks and continued foreign buying in the market underpinned positive sentiment, brokers said. The Colombo stock index ended 0.2 percent up at 6,419.47, its highest clos

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Wall Street gains on financials boost, tax hopes

US stocks rose on Wednesday as gains in financial shares were powered by growing expectations for a December interest rate hike and on hopes President Donald Trump's administration may be making progress on a tax plan. New orders for US-made capital goods

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Thursday's early afternoon trade: McDonald's lifts Dow; Trump tax trade fades

Gains in McDonald's lifted the Dow in early afternoon trading on Thursday, while a cooling of the enthusiasm generated by President Donald Trump's tax plan pressured financial and technology stocks. Shares in the world's biggest fast food chain rose 2.57

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Tokyo shares higher

Tokyo stocks firmed Thursday, supported by a cheaper yen and tracking gains on Wall Street after President Donald Trump unveiled plans to slash corporate tax in a sweeping fiscal reform. The bellwether Nikkei 225 index gained 0.47 percent, or 96.06 points

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks lower

Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday, echoing weakness in other Asian markets, as investors worried about a possible slowdown in China await third-quarter economic data. The Hang Seng index ended down 0.8 percent at 27,421.60 point, while the China Enterpris

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Egypt index climbs, Saudi bourse bolstered by $12.5 billion sovereign bond issue

Egypt's stock index climbed on Thursday ahead of a central bank meeting on monetary policy later in the day, while the banking sector helped carry the Saudi index higher after news that the government had priced a $12.5 billion international bond issue. T

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Egypt index climbs, Saudi bourse bolstered by $12.5 billion sovereign bond issue

Egypt's stock index climbed on Thursday ahead of a central bank meeting on monetary policy later in the day, while the banking sector helped carry the Saudi index higher after news that the government had priced a $12.5 billion international bond issue. T

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

EU spending commitments at record high: watchdog

The EU's auditor on Thursday hailed progress in the bloc's wasteful spending, which fell to 4.2 billion euros in 2016, but warned that future spending commitments had hit an all-time high of nearly 240 billion euros. The assessment comes as EU states wran

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Toshiba signs $18 billion deal to sell chip unit to Bain Capital

Toshiba said on Thursday it had formally signed a deal to sell its memory chip business to a group led by US investor Bain Capital for around $18 billion. The sale to the consortium - which includes US tech giants Apple and Dell as well as South Korean ch

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

BlackBerry shares soar as software sales hit record

Canada's BlackBerry Ltd reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday after sales at its high-margin software unit hit a record, boosting investor confidence in its turnaround strategy and sending its shares up more than 12 percent. The c

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

BlackBerry shares soar as software sales hit record

Canada's BlackBerry Ltd reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday after sales at its high-margin software unit hit a record, boosting investor confidence in its turnaround strategy and sending its shares up more than 12 percent. The c

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Etihad names British defence official as CEO

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad on Thursday appointed a senior British defence official who once ran the emirate's airports as its next chief executive, as it looks to staunch heavy losses. Tony Douglas will join Etihad, which lost $1.87 billion last year, in Ja

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Risk of housing bubble rising in major cities: UBS

Real estate markets in several major cities are heating up and some face risks of a bubble, with Toronto topping the list, a study from Swiss bank UBS said Thursday. "Major urban housing markets in developed economies are still overvalued, and more are at

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Siemens wins tender to supply Israel electric railcars

German industrial giant Siemens has won a $1 billion tender to supply Israel Railways with hundreds of electric railcars, a statement to the Israeli stock market said. Under the terms of the deal, which has yet to be signed, Siemens will provide 330 doubl

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

US revises growth up a notch for Q2

The US economy grew marginally faster in the second quarter than previously reported, with bumps in estimated air travel, retail and spending on farm inventories, official figures showed Thursday. The new Commerce Department report for the April-June peri

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Weak German, Spanish inflation lends support to slow ECB exit

German and Spanish consumer prices rose less than expected in September, tilting a finely balanced monetary policy debate at the European Central Bank towards a more measured exit from its stimulus programme. Prices in Europe's largest economy rose 1.8 pe

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Major Thai banks strong, bad loan growth slows

Thailand's major commercial banks remain strong with high capital adequacy ratios, while bad loans are rising at a slower pace, the central bank said on Tuesday. The comment came a day after the Bank of Thailand (BOT) listed the country's top five banks a

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

South Korea's inflation slows

Consumer inflation in South Korea eased to near the central bank's 2 percent target in September as fresh food prices rose more slowly, but broader price pressures pointed to a steady improvement in domestic demand. The consumer price index rose 2.1 perce

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Thomas Cook stays on course despite Hurricane Irma

British travel firm Thomas Cook faced a "challenging" September as it took care of 22,000 customers in destinations hit by Hurricane Irma, it said Tuesday alongside a bright trading update. Thomas Cook was forced to evacuate some of 7,500 customers from i

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Philippines demands millions in 'unpaid' fees from flag carrier

The Philippine government has threatened its flag carrier with legal action over unpaid fees and ordered it to pay millions in back charges, as President Rodrigo Duterte said he could cut off its access to Manila's main airport. Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Producers to boost Australia gas supply after export cap threat

Major gas producers in Australia agreed Wednesday to boost domestic supplies to help arrest a looming power crisis after the government threatened to slap them with export restrictions. Australia is expected to overtake Qatar as the world's largest liquid

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Uber appeals UK court case on drivers' rights

Uber appealed before a British employment tribunal on Wednesday against a ruling that would give its drivers official worker status, as the company also battles against a threatened ban in London. The landmark case brought by two Uber drivers could have f

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Uber appeals UK court case on drivers' rights

Uber appealed before a British employment tribunal on Wednesday against a ruling that would give its drivers official worker status, as the company also battles against a threatened ban in London. The landmark case brought by two Uber drivers could have f

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exxon Mobil bets on Brazil, buys eight offshore oil blocks in auction

Exxon Mobil Corp vastly expanded its presence in Brazil on Wednesday, winning a total of eight offshore blocks in the country's 14th oil bidding round, helping the cash-strapped nation to fetch a record 3.8 billion reais ($1.19 billion).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Cotton market weakens ahead of Ashura holiday

Since the beginning of this week, the cotton prices on the domestic market started to decline and have lost Rs 100 to about Rs 150 per maund (37.32 Kgs). Traders said in Karachi that coming Saturday has been declared a holiday due to Ashura so that ready

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Cotton market weakens ahead of Ashura holiday

Since the beginning of this week, the cotton prices on the domestic market started to decline and have lost Rs 100 to about Rs 150 per maund (37.32 Kgs). Traders said in Karachi that coming Saturday has been declared a holiday due to Ashura so that ready

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

CBOT corn futures lower

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed modestly lower on Tuesday on seasonal pressure as the US corn harvest expanded and anecdotal yield reports were better than expected, traders said. CBOT December corn settled down 1-1/2 cents at $3.52-1/4 per bus

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Prices fall on easy supply

Falling trend persisted on the cotton market on Thursday in the process of hectic trading session ahead of Ashura holidays, dealers said. The official spot rate continued to decline for the second, losing more Rs 50 to Rs 6000, they said. In the ready ses

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Activities at Karachi & Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 142,112 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,776 tonnes of import cargo and 42,336 tonnes of export cargo including 6,656 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 99

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Asia's gasoline cracks slip to three-session low

Asia's gasoline cracks slipped to a three-session low of $10.66 a barrel on Tuesday while naphtha trades were sidelined by the attendance of traders at an annual oil event in Singapore. However, naphtha fundamentals were expected to stay strong in the sho

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, the total traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 6.627 billion and the number of lots traded was 13,038. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,018.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Aaj TV - Friday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

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 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 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 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

APTMA shifts principal office to Islamabad

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, a 60-year-old strongest business lobby, has shifted its principal office to the federal capital. The APTMA Chairman Aamir Fayyaz has expressed the hope that the newly-established principal office of the associat

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 9.72 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a rangebound session with the 100-index moving both ways Thursday. BRIndex100 gained 9.72 points or 0.21 percent to close at 4,617.91 points. BRIndex 100 touched intraday high of 4,626.03 points and an intraday low of 4,5

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 gains 9.72 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a rangebound session with the 100-index moving both ways Thursday. BRIndex100 gained 9.72 points or 0.21 percent to close at 4,617.91 points. BRIndex 100 touched intraday high of 4,626.03 points and an intraday low of 4,5

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Banking transactions of non-filers: MoF decides to extend chargeability

Finance Ministry has decided to extend chargeability of 0.4% withholding tax on banking transactions of non-filers till December 31, 2017 and directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 4,013 billion in

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Banking transactions of non-filers: MoF decides to extend chargeability

Finance Ministry has decided to extend chargeability of 0.4% withholding tax on banking transactions of non-filers till December 31, 2017 and directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 4,013 billion in

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Banking transactions of non-filers: MoF decides to extend chargeability

Finance Ministry has decided to extend chargeability of 0.4% withholding tax on banking transactions of non-filers till December 31, 2017 and directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 4,013 billion in

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Banking transactions of non-filers: MoF decides to extend chargeability

Finance Ministry has decided to extend chargeability of 0.4% withholding tax on banking transactions of non-filers till December 31, 2017 and directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to achieve an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 4,013 billion in

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Power pact in sight after PPIB, FEL exonerated

Power Division (Ministry of Energy) is all set to sign a pact of 118.8 MW baggase-fired with M/s Fatima Energy Limited (FEL) on take-and-pay basis with the approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet as in an inquiry the PPIB and FEL

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Power pact in sight after PPIB, FEL exonerated

Power Division (Ministry of Energy) is all set to sign a pact of 118.8 MW baggase-fired with M/s Fatima Energy Limited (FEL) on take-and-pay basis with the approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet as in an inquiry the PPIB and FEL

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Power pact in sight after PPIB, FEL exonerated

Power Division (Ministry of Energy) is all set to sign a pact of 118.8 MW baggase-fired with M/s Fatima Energy Limited (FEL) on take-and-pay basis with the approval of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet as in an inquiry the PPIB and FEL

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Chinese company to provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to GPA

China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) will provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) for development of road and railways track, State Minister for Ports and Shipping Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal said. Talking to reporters

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Investment in CPEC no debt: Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a game-changer for not only Pakistan but for the whole region as it will usher in a new era of economic relationship between different countries of the

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Chinese company to provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to GPA

China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) will provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) for development of road and railways track, State Minister for Ports and Shipping Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal said. Talking to reporters

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Chinese company to provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to GPA

China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) will provide Rs 15 billion interest-free loan to Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) for development of road and railways track, State Minister for Ports and Shipping Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal said. Talking to reporters

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 28, 2017).

Published 29 Sep, 2017 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 12	281.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 12	281.43
USD to Japanese Yen / May 12	145.91
USD to Swiss Franc / May 12	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 12	1.33
Euro to USD / May 12	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 9	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 9	5,659.91
Nasdaq / May 9	17,928.92
Dow Jones / May 9	41,249.38
India Sensex / May 12	81,746.51
Tokyo Nikkei / May 12	37,643.20
Hang Seng / May 12	23,174.79
FTSE 100 / May 12	8,559.54
Germany DAX 30 / May 12	23,721.61
France CAC40 / May 12	7,802.81

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	300,840
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 12	61.81
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 12	3,279.94
Cotton US¢/pound / May 12	67.45
Petrol/Litre / May 13	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 13	256.64

Stock	Price
Dewan Farooque Sp. / May 12 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	3.08 ▲ 0.71 (29.96%)
Equity Modaraba / May 12 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.17 ▲ 0.67 (26.8%)
Kohinoor Spining / May 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	4.99 ▲ 1 (25.06%)
Cresent Jute / May 12 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	3.18 ▲ 0.58 (22.31%)
Media Times Ltd / May 12 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.84 ▲ 0.33 (21.85%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / May 12 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	5.38 ▲ 0.96 (21.72%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / May 12 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	2.49 ▲ 0.44 (21.46%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 12 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	5.88 ▲ 1 (20.49%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4.64 ▲ 0.74 (18.97%)
Hira Textile / May 12 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	3.25 ▲ 0.51 (18.61%)

Stock	Price
Reliance Weaving / May 12 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	98.10 ▼ -10.9 (-10%)
Apna Microfin. / May 12 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	9.90 ▼ -1.05 (-9.59%)
Shams Textile / May 12 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	21.50 ▼ -2 (-8.51%)
Ellcot Spinning / May 12 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	103.20 ▼ -8.99 (-8.01%)
Suhail Jute / May 12 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	80.01 ▼ -6.59 (-7.61%)
Din Tex. / May 12 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	47 ▼ -2.99 (-5.98%)
Paramount Mod / May 12 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	6.86 ▼ -0.42 (-5.77%)
Pak Paper Prod / May 12 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	147.01 ▼ -7.1 (-4.61%)
Sakrand Sugar / May 12 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	11.80 ▼ -0.52 (-4.22%)
Ali Asghar / May 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	43 ▼ -1.87 (-4.17%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / May 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	113,339,802 ▲ 0.55
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 12 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	75,586,776 ▲ 1.38
WorldCall Telecom / May 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	65,777,142 ▲ 0.15
Power Cement / May 12 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	38,991,042 ▲ 1.09
Cnergyico PK / May 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,253,495 ▲ 1
B.O.Punjab / May 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,799,662 ▲ 1
Kohinoor Spining / May 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	23,237,026 ▲ 1
Hub Power Co. / May 12 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	21,435,724 ▲ 12.58
Pak Int.Bulk / May 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	14,540,297 ▲ 1
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / May 12 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	12,178,931 ▲ 0.96

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