News Archives for Print - 2017-10-26

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Asian forex: Peso falls to 11-year low

Most emerging Asian currencies weakened on Wednesday, with the Philippine peso skidding to its lowest in more than 11 years, as the dollar held firm on reports of Republican senators leaning towards John Taylor to be the next Federal Reserve chief. The do

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee ends steady

The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady on Wednesday, as demand for the US dollar from importers was offset by selling of the greenback by exporters in the latter part of the day, dealers said. The spot rupee which traded at 153.92 per dollar during the day, cl

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Dollar rises against basket of currencies in New York

The dollar held firm on Tuesday against a basket of currencies as a report that John Taylor has support from a group of Republican Senators to be Federal Reserve chief offset news that might hamper the passage of a tax-cut plan. The New Zealand dollar was

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Early trade in New York: dollar dips broadly

The dollar dipped on Wednesday against a basket of currencies, struggling to post further gains tied to speculation the next chair of the US Federal Reserve will steer policy in a more hawkish direction. Profit-taking on the greenback emerged as the dolla

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Dollar climbs against yen in Europe

The dollar climbed to a 3-1/2-month high against the yen on Wednesday, supported by speculation that the next chair of the US Federal Reserve will steer policy in a more hawkish direction. Sterling was the biggest mover among major currencies, climbing al

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Dollar clings near three-month high vs yen in Asia

The dollar held near a three-month high versus the yen on Wednesday, underpinned by reports of Republican senators' favouring John Taylor to become the next head of the Federal Reserve, while the Aussie dollar weakened after soft inflation data.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Sterling surge, GSK collapse send FTSE to three-weeks low

Britain's blue chip index was knocked out to a three-weeks low on Wednesday when better than expected economic growth triggered a surge in the pound and as shares in heavy-weight GlaxoSmithKline suffered their worst fall in nearly a decade.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Southeast Asian markets: Indonesia shares hit record closing high

Indonesian shares hit a record closing high on Wednesday, marking a fresh peak for a second straight session, led by financial stocks, while other Southeast Asian stock markets rose tracking Asian peers and Wall Street overnight. Indonesia rose 1.2 percen

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

European shares in correction mode as mixed earnings flow in

European shares fell to a near four-week low on Wednesday, with a mixed batch of company results sparking profit-taking a day before the European Central Bank decides on monetary policy. Pharma heavyweight GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) was a big faller as comment

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

China's blue-chips rally to 26-month high

China's blue-chip shares extended gains to 26-month highs on Wednesday, underpinned by robust profits from tech firms and as the ruling Communist Party revealed its new leadership line-up. During the week-long Communist Party Congress that concluded on Tu

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Zain holds back Saudi stock index, offsets strong oil prices

Saudi Arabia's stock market posted a small gain on Wednesday on the back of firm oil prices, seemingly little impressed by heavy investment plans showcased at a major conference in Riyadh. The Saudi index gained 0.3 percent, supported by Saudi Electricity

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

10-year Treasury yields climb

US benchmark 10-year Treasury note yields rose to their highest in more than five months on Tuesday, in line with gains in the European bond market, with a strong US equity performance also adding to overall risk appetite.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

10-year Treasury yields climb

US benchmark 10-year Treasury note yields rose to their highest in more than five months on Tuesday, in line with gains in the European bond market, with a strong US equity performance also adding to overall risk appetite.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks rise

Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, underpinned by strong gains by listings in the city of mainland-based companies, as China's ruling Communist Party revealed its new leadership line-up. The Hang Seng index rose 0.5 percent to 28,302.89 points. China Ent

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Dow jumps with upbeat 3M, Caterpillar earnings

The Dow rallied on Tuesday, registering its biggest daily percentage gain in more than a month, as stronger-than-expected results and forecasts from companies including 3M and Caterpillar fueled optimism about economic strength. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq end

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Wednesday's early trade: tax plan worries, tepid earnings halt rally

Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index was headed for its worst loss in seven weeks on Wednesday, with downbeat corporate earnings and contradicting signals on Republican plans for a popular retirement scheme weighing on sentiment. Earnings season so far h

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Tokyo stocks end record winning streak

Tokyo's benchmark index closed lower Wednesday, ending the longest winning streak in its nearly 70-year history. The Nikkei 225 lost 0.45 percent, or 97.55 points, to finish at 21,707.62, after 16 straight gains, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.31

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Indian shares climb

Indian shares ended at record closing highs on Wednesday as banks soared after the federal cabinet unveiled a $32.4 billion recapitalisation plan, while construction firms surged after the government approved an ambitious plan to build roads nationwide. T

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

US business spending on equipment robust, new home sales surge

New orders for key US-made capital goods increased more than expected in September and shipments rose for an eighth straight month, pointing to robust business spending that should help to mitigate the impact on the economy from the hurricanes.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Coca-Cola earnings rise on cost cuts

Coca-Cola reported a jump in third-quarter profits Wednesday due to lower expenses as it broadens offerings of non-cola drinks to offset sluggish demand for its namesake product in North America. Earnings for the quarter ending September 29 came in at $1.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Coca-Cola earnings rise on cost cuts

Coca-Cola reported a jump in third-quarter profits Wednesday due to lower expenses as it broadens offerings of non-cola drinks to offset sluggish demand for its namesake product in North America. Earnings for the quarter ending September 29 came in at $1.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Etisalat Q3 profits rise

UAE telecoms giant Etisalat said Wednesday its third quarter net profit was up by nearly a third on last year, despite being hit by exchange rate fluctuations. The second largest mobile operator in the region, after Saudi telecom, it posted a $658 million

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Etisalat Q3 profits rise

UAE telecoms giant Etisalat said Wednesday its third quarter net profit was up by nearly a third on last year, despite being hit by exchange rate fluctuations. The second largest mobile operator in the region, after Saudi telecom, it posted a $658 million

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Boeing lifts profit forecast but sees higher tanker costs

Boeing reported mixed results Wednesday, lifting its full-year profit forecast, but announcing that costs on a high-profile tanker program had once again risen unexpectedly. Net income fell 18.7 percent to $1.9 billion for the quarter ending September 30.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Boeing lifts profit forecast but sees higher tanker costs

Boeing reported mixed results Wednesday, lifting its full-year profit forecast, but announcing that costs on a high-profile tanker program had once again risen unexpectedly. Net income fell 18.7 percent to $1.9 billion for the quarter ending September 30.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Toyota scales back at Mexico factory targeted by Trump

Toyota said on Wednesday it is cutting investment and production at a planned Mexican factory targeted by Donald Trump, but denied politics played any role in the decision, which came days before the US president visits Japan. The auto giant is reducing p

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

France seeks 'green veto' in EU-Canada trade deal

France is seeking "climate veto" powers over the EU's landmark trade deal with Canada to ensure it does not undermine efforts against global warming, Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot said Wednesday. Hailed by the European Union as one of its most ambiti

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Qatar 'to introduce' minimum wage for workers

World Cup 2022 host Qatar, under global scrutiny over its alleged ill-treatment of migrant labourers, is to introduce a minimum wage for workers, official state media said Wednesday. Qatar News Agency also announced that the gas-rich emirate has signed bi

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Paris city bikes go electric

Ten years after Paris launched the wildly popular Velib bicycle-sharing scheme, the grey two-wheelers that have spawned imitators worldwide are getting a makeover. On Wednesday, the City of Paris unveiled two new, colourful models that will replace the ex

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Honda shows off self-balancing bike

Honda on Wednesday showcased a new motorcycle that can stand unaided with or without a rider, using technology the firm learned from developing a walking humanoid. Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda's Riding Assist-e is an all-electric concept motorb

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

British economy shrugs off Brexit doubts, for now

Britain's economy gently picked up speed in the third quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, strengthening expectations of an interest rate hike next month, despite uncertainty over Brexit. Gross domestic product grew by 0.4 percent in the period fro

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Asia faces air travel infrastructure 'crisis': IATA

The Asia-Pacific region must urgently step up investment in infrastructure to meet rapidly increasing demand for air travel, the global airline industry's trade body said Wednesday. "We are headed for a major infrastructure crisis," said Alexandre de Juni

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Luxury market set for record year in 2017

After a year of stagnation the luxury market has returned to growth and will likely set a new record of 1.2 trillion euros ($1.4 trillion) in 2017, said a study released Wednesday by consulting firm Bain and Company. The five percent growth in the overall

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Lufthansa looks to expand after years of cost-cutting

German airline group Lufthansa confirmed its objectives for the full year Wednesday, reporting a third quarter that saw it beat analysts' expectations even as it gobbled up parts of bankrupt rival Air Berlin. "The Lufthansa group is back on the offensive

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Russia holds spot as China's top oil supplier for seventh month

Russia held on to its position as China's top crude oil supplier ahead of Angola and Saudi Arabia for the seventh straight month in September, with shipments hitting a record as refiners rushed to buy lower-sulphur oil to meet cleaner fuels standards. Imp

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Germany's BASF reports surging profits in Q3

German chemicals giant BASF beat expectations Tuesday with a leap in profit between July and September, as strong performance at its core chemicals division powered much of the increase. Net profit at the Ludwigshafen-based group increased by 50 percent c

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Germany's BASF reports surging profits in Q3

German chemicals giant BASF beat expectations Tuesday with a leap in profit between July and September, as strong performance at its core chemicals division powered much of the increase. Net profit at the Ludwigshafen-based group increased by 50 percent c

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

US FOB Gulf soyabean values drop on rising supplies

CIF soyabean basis values tumbled on slow export demand for US Gulf shipments and rising supplies from the Midwest harvest on Tuesday. October-loaded barges traded as low as 12 cents a bushel over CBOT November futures, the lowest spot basis value in 17 m

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Volume of business down on cotton market

Volume of business came down on the cotton market on Wednesday as some leading mills refrained from big deals owing to the higher prices, dealers said. The official spot rate was unmoved at Rs 6300, they said. In the ready session, over 30,000 bales of co

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 155,212 tonnes of cargo comprising 107,009 tonnes of import cargo and 48,203 tonnes of export cargo including 6,407 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

EU wheat drifts down on big world supplies

European wheat futures drifted lower on Tuesday as the market held close to chart support but with large global wheat supplies depressing sentiment. December milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange unofficially closed down 0.3 percent, or 0.5 e

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

US natural gas futures lower on doubts over heating demand

US natural gas futures settled slightly lower on Tuesday as the psychological $3 mark provided a staunch resistance amid doubts over a widespread heating demand across the United States even though forecasts are for a cooler than normal weather over the n

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Palm oil edges lower on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased slightly on Tuesday on expectations of a slowdown in export growth during October versus an increase in production. Asking prices for palm oil were mostly between unchanged and $2.50 a tonne lower after

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,046. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 5.136 billion and the number of lots traded was 10,004.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 26 Oct, 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 26 Oct, 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 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 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 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Status of CPEC projects discussed

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the progress of CPEC projects across the country and said that CPEC Long Term Plan would be approved in 7th Joint Co-operation Committee (JCC) meeting

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

US worried about Pakistan government stability: Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday the United States is concerned that extremist groups are threatening the "stability and security" of the Pakistan government. Tillerson, who arrived in New Delhi late Tuesday after a brief and tense stop in

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

'Government didn't collapse on one phone call': Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif informed Senate on Wednesday that except pressing for going tough on the Haqqani network, the US had not made any "specific request" to Pakistan as claimed by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ahead of his recent v

Updated 26 Oct, 2017 01:31pm

Cotton

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

'Government didn't collapse on one phone call': Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif informed Senate on Wednesday that except pressing for going tough on the Haqqani network, the US had not made any "specific request" to Pakistan as claimed by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ahead of his recent v

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Ghani becomes more belligerent

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is said to have stated time has come for Islamabad to make a "clear choice", suggesting the country may have to pay a price under the US's new South Asia policy if it does not stop "backing the terror groups".

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Ghani becomes more belligerent

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is said to have stated time has come for Islamabad to make a "clear choice", suggesting the country may have to pay a price under the US's new South Asia policy if it does not stop "backing the terror groups".

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 25, 2017)

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Ghani becomes more belligerent

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is said to have stated time has come for Islamabad to make a "clear choice", suggesting the country may have to pay a price under the US''s new South Asia policy if it does not stop "backing the terror groups".

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 25, 2017)

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 in positive zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend with thin volumes on the back of fresh buying in select stocks. BRIndex100 gained 37.53 points or 0.85 percent to close at 4,473.28 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,477.90 and intra

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 25, 2017)

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

BRIndex100 in positive zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend with thin volumes on the back of fresh buying in select stocks. BRIndex100 gained 37.53 points or 0.85 percent to close at 4,473.28 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,477.90 and intra

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates slide

The rupee fell against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee slipped by one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.45 and Rs 105.46 respectively, they said.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Majority of routes leading to Red Zone sealed

The city police Wednesday sealed majority of the routes leading to heavily guarded Red Zone of federal capital to protect Diplomatic Enclave and other sensitive installations during protest of "Karwan-e-Khatam-e-Nabuwat rally" likely to reach Islamabad in

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

PBS briefs Cabinet on census

The Federal Cabinet has decided to place Constituency Delimitations Bill, 2017 before National Assembly for debate and consideration following a briefing by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on sixth population census.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 25, 2017).

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Exchange

PBS briefs Cabinet on census

The Federal Cabinet has decided to place Constituency Delimitations Bill, 2017 before National Assembly for debate and consideration following a briefing by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on sixth population census.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: rates slide

The rupee fell against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee slipped by one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.45 and Rs 105.46 respectively, they said.

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Cotton

Hike in power tariff to hamper textile production

The latest surge in electricity prices would further increase the cost of doing business for textile sector and may further hamper the production capacity of export-oriented sector, observed a parliamentary panel. The concerns were also admitted by Federa

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Status of CPEC projects discussed

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the progress of CPEC projects across the country and said that CPEC Long Term Plan would be approved in 7th Joint Co-operation Committee (JCC) meeting

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Status of CPEC projects discussed

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the progress of CPEC projects across the country and said that CPEC Long Term Plan would be approved in 7th Joint Co-operation Committee (JCC) meeting

Published 26 Oct, 2017 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 13	281.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 13	281.53
USD to Japanese Yen / May 13	147.10
USD to Swiss Franc / May 13	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 13	1.33
Euro to USD / May 13	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 13	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 13	5,886.55
India Sensex / May 13	81,148.22
Tokyo Nikkei / May 13	37,897.71
Nasdaq / May 13	19,010.09
Hang Seng / May 13	23,441.04
FTSE 100 / May 13	8,602.92
Dow Jones / May 13	42,140.43
Germany DAX 30 / May 13	23,638.56
France CAC40 / May 13	7,873.83

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 13	63.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 13	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 13	295,096
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 13	3,227.76
Cotton US¢/pound / May 13	66.61
Petrol/Litre / May 14	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 14	256.64

Stock	Price
Grays Leasing / May 13 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	4.51 ▲ 0.72 (19%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 13 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.59 ▲ 1 (17.89%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 13 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	6.88 ▲ 1 (17.01%)
B. F. Mod. / May 13 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.34 ▲ 1 (13.62%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 13 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.11 ▲ 1 (12.33%)
Mahanna Islamic Index / May 13 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	15.47 ▲ 1.65 (11.94%)
Haseeb Waqas / May 13 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	9.59 ▲ 1 (11.64%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 13 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.40 ▲ 0.35 (11.48%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 13 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.17 ▲ 1 (10.91%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 13 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14.80 ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)

Stock	Price
Power Cem(Pref) / May 13 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Bilal Fibres / May 13 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	19.59 ▼ -2.18 (-10.01%)
TPL Life Insur. / May 13 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	46.80 ▼ -5.2 (-10%)
Din Tex. / May 13 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45 ▼ -4.99 (-9.98%)
Mughal Energy / May 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	19.90 ▼ -2.12 (-9.63%)
Suhail Jute / May 13 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	78.36 ▼ -8.24 (-9.52%)
First Punjab Modaraba / May 13 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.77 ▼ -0.28 (-9.18%)
Parmount Sp. / May 13 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.36 ▼ -0.31 (-8.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	2.95 ▼ -0.25 (-7.81%)
First IBL Mod. / May 13 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3 ▼ -0.24 (-7.41%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	41,734,903 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / May 13 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	41,052,877 ▲ 6.27
Sui South Gas / May 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	35,773,773 ▲ 2.33
Oil & Gas Dev. / May 13 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	30,912,153 ▲ 15.65
B.O.Punjab / May 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,175,098 ▼ -0.16
Cnergyico PK / May 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,174,880 ▼ -0.09
K-Electric Ltd. / May 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	23,803,446 ▼ -0.22
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 13 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	21,754,749 ▼ -3.25
Fauji Cement / May 13 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,681,855 ▲ 1.82
D.G.K.Cement / May 13 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	19,785,523 ▲ 10.35

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