News Archives for Print - 2018-02-21

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Print - 2018-02-21

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

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 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 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 Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 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 Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 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 Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 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 Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (February 20, 2018).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 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 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

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 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,224. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 2.760 billion and the number of lots traded was 9,511. Major business was contributed by currencies

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Friday, boosted by a weak Canadian dollar and short-covering ahead of a long weekend. ICE Futures Canada will be closed on Monday for a Canadian holiday. March canola added $1.90 at $503.10 per tonne. Most-active May ca

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Palm oil firmer on European vegoils market

Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market firmed on Monday as Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on expectations for improved exports during February. Malaysian palm oil futures were closed on Friday for Lunar New Year celebrations. Trade on Mon

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

European wheat futures higher as euro eases

European wheat futures were higher on Monday, supported by a dip in the euro after it hit a three-year top against the dollar at the end of last week. Trading was light, with a market closure in the United States for the Presidents Day holiday removing th

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

European gasoline margins fall on thin buying

Gasoline refining margins in northwest Europe slightly declined on Monday amid thin trading. Several new tanker bookings emerged in recent days, with options to delivery gasoline from Europe to West Africa, shipping reports showed. Two of the tankers - Tr

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Argentine soya crop estimates likely to 50 million tonnes

The drought afflicting Argentina since November has shriveled soya yields to the point that analysts and farmers have slashed harvest estimates by about 10 million tonnes, with final crop forecasts consolidating under the 50 million tonne mark. The drynes

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 137,464 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,019 tonnes of import cargo and 27,445 tonnes of export cargo including 3,490 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday. The total import cargo of 11

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Cotton

Volume of business rises on cotton market

Trading activity showed significant increase on the cotton market on Tuesday as spinners finalised deals in a big way on the lower rates, dealers said. The official spot rate halted further decline, held the last level at Rs 6,900, they added. In Sindh an

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Brazil's soya crop seen at record 115.6 million tonnes

Brazil's 2017/18 soyabean crop is expected to reach 115.6 million tonnes, a record volume, 1.2 percent above the previous record last year of 114.2 million tonnes, according to an updated forecast on Monday from consultancy Safras & Mercado.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Mining giant BHP half-year profit hit by US tax charges

Higher commodity prices helped global mining giant BHP report a first-half net profit of US$2.02 billion on Tuesday, but the result was weighed down by a hefty charge from US tax reforms. The result for the six months to December 31 was 37 percent lower t

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 82.94-82.94 (Previous 82.94-82.94).

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Aussie, kiwi ease

The Australian and New Zealand dollars eased on Tuesday as Asian share markets slipped into the red, while Australia's central bank again underlined the outlook for unchanged policy at home. The Aussie was a shade softer at $0.7900, having found support a

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dollar steadies in Asia

The dollar inched higher versus a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, clinging above a three-year low set last week, but its outlook was clouded by concerns that the ballooning US fiscal deficit could disrupt the economy. The dollar's index versus six

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Early trade in New York: dollar rises against basket of currencies

The dollar rose to a six-day high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, extending a rebound from a three-year low last week, as investors shrugged off worries about the U.S budget deficit and focused on large US government debt auctions this we

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Dollar extends recovery in Europe

The dollar continued its rebound from three-year lows on Tuesday, on the view that the currency was due a modest correction after a sharp decline in recent weeks, and as traders eyed a large US debt auction. The US Treasury is preparing to sell more than

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Sri Lankan rupee falls

The Sri Lankan rupee fell on Tuesday as importer dollar demand outweighed selling by exporters, even as traders awaited more confirmation that political stability was returning after coalition partners agreed to continue with a cabinet reshuffle. The rupe

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Asian forex: Most Asian currencies fall

Most Asian currencies languished on Tuesday as the dollar rebounded further from a three-year low hit last week, and subdued risk sentiment kept regional assets in check. Against the yen, the dollar traded at 106.75 yen JPY=, up 0.15 percent for the day a

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Sterling strengthens against dollar, euro

Sterling recovered against the dollar and rose against the euro on Tuesday after a media report said the European Parliament would call for giving Britain "privileged" single market access. Growing hopes that Britain and the European Union can agree a tra

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Venezuela begins selling oil-backed cryptocurrency

Venezuela formally launched its new oil-backed cryptocurrency on Tuesday in an unconventional bid to haul itself out of a deepening economic crisis. The leftist Caracas government put 38.4 million units of the world's first state-backed digital currency,

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Gulf markets mostly softens, Commercial International Bank buoys Egypt

Major Gulf stock markets softened on Tuesday, in line with a small pull-back by global bourses and oil prices, but Egypt was buoyed for a second day by strength in its biggest bank. The Saudi stock index rose in early trade but closed 0.3 percent down as

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Tokyo stocks snap winning streak

Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, snapping a three-day winning streak as investors locked in profits after the recent gains. The benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 1.01 percent or 224.11 points to finish at 21,925.10 while the broader Topix index fell 0.72 percent or 12.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks fall after Lunar New Year break

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng index fell on Tuesday, when the city's markets reopened following the Lunar New Year holiday, with HSBC leading the slide after reporting a pretax profit below forecasts. China's H-shares index also dropped. At close of tra

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Tuesday's early afternoon trade: Walmart halts Dow's six-day rally; S&P edges higher

A steep fall in Walmart shares put the skids on the blue-chip Dow's six-day winning streak, but gains in Amazon and technology stocks propped up the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. The world's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer reported a lower-than-expected profi

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Eurozone yields up as ECB speculation mounts

Eurozone government bond yields edged up on Tuesday as market speculation swirled over the next European Central Bank chief at a time when monetary policy is the main threat for bond markets. Euro zone finance ministers on Monday chose Spanish Economy Min

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Sri Lankan stocks up

Sri Lankan shares ended higher for a third straight day on Tuesday on hopes of political stability after the prime minister decided to stay in office and reshuffle his cabinet in the wake of a stinging loss in local elections for both parties in the rulin

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Southeast Asian stocks largely down

Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell in line with broader Asia on Tuesday but Philippine shares recouped early losses to finish higher for a fifth straight session, their longest winning streak since December. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shar

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Indian shares drop

Indian shares ended lower for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, as private sector banks dropped but recovery was seen in state-run lenders, after sharp declines following the $1.77 billion fraud unearthed by Punjab National Bank (PNB) last week. The

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

HSBC weighs on banks as European stocks advance

European shares rose on Tuesday thanks to a slew of well-received results, though banks were a weak spot after HSBC reported weaker than expected earnings and said it needed as much as $7 billion of fresh capital. The pan-regional STOXX 600 benchmark ende

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Australian shares flat; New Zealand slips

Australian shares ended flat on Tuesday as losses in financials and materials were offset by gains in energy and information technology stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.700 points to 5,940.90 at the close of trade. The benchmark added 0.6 percent on M

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Disappointing HSBC update, weak miners keep FTSE flat

A disappointing update from banking heavyweight HSBC and declines in big mining stocks on metal price weakness weighed on the UK's top share index on Tuesday. The FTSE index ended the session flat at 7,246.77 points, lagging a broadly positive European ma

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

HSBC profits surge as CEO departs

Profits at HSBC surged during 2017, in part thanks to a strong Asian performance, the global banking giant said Tuesday as it looks to the future without long-serving chief executive Stuart Gulliver. Net profit ballooned to $9.7 billion (7.9 billion euros

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

HSBC profits surge as CEO departs

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Camel-based baby formula to hit shelves in Dubai

A UAE-based company has unveiled what it calls the world's first camel-based baby formula, an instant powder mix aimed mainly at infants allergic to cow's milk. The Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products, or "Camelicious", on Monday unveiled the prod

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Walmart posts sharp drop in profit, online sales

Walmart Inc, the world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in profit and online sales growth during the critical holiday period and forecast annual profit at the lower end of expectations. Its shares fell 9.4 percent as investors worried th

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Walmart posts sharp drop in profit, online sales

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

WTO chief urges US to avoid paralysing trade system

The World Trade Organization chief, in an interview with AFP, urged the United States to avert "paralysis" in the global trade dispute settlement system, as economic tensions between Washington and China ratchet up. The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) is se

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Malaysian firm adds Islamic certification to cryptocurrency

Malaysia-based firm HelloGold has received a sharia-compliant certification for its gold-backed cryptocurrency and plans to launch its online gold platform in Thailand later this year, the company said. Its cryptocurrency product, dubbed GOLDX, was launch

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

EU vows to strike back at Trump trade threat

The EU warned on Tuesday it would take "appropriate measures" to defend its interests if the US imposes tough trade sanctions as President Donald Trump delivers on his protectionist policies. The US Commerce Department on Friday recommended imposing heavy

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

General Motors offers $2.2 billion debt for equity swap in return for Seoul's support

General Motors has offered to convert debt of around $2.2 billion owed by its ailing South Korean operation into equity in exchange for financial support and tax benefits from Seoul, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The restructuring

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Sports academy in Egypt gives Syrian children hope

When Amir al-Awad fled Syria for Egypt, he intended to cross the Mediterranean for a European country. But instead, the boyhood Syrian wrestling champion opted against the risky sea journey and found work at a restaurant in Alexandria, where he was introd

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Qatar Airways replace Lufthansa as Bayern Munich sponsor

Bayern Munich confirmed Tuesday that Qatar Airways will replace Lufthansa as one of their sponsors, expanding the German club's business links with the Gulf state. Qatar Airways have signed a five-year deal as 'platinum partners', the level below Bayern's

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

First-ever Female Sports Gala begins

Mohmand Agency first-ever Female Sports Gala carrying different disciplines got under way here at Government Girls Degree College Ekkaghund Lower Mohmand Sub-Division under the aegis of Agency Sports Office, Directorate of Sports FATA Secretariat with col

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

PPL Balochistan Football Cup 2018: Big wins for Qilla Saifullah and Mastung

The third day of the Divisional Qualifying round of PPL Balochistan Football Cup 2018 served the football fraternity in Balochistan with one-sided victories for Qilla Saifullah and Mastung who defeated Barkhan and Awaran by 14 and 11 goals, respectively.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Football Leisure Leagues Season III: North Muslim FC, Targaryens FC and Façade FC post wins

Hasan Raza scored two goals to help North Muslim Football Club record a 2-1 victory against Nexus Football Club in Football Leisure Leagues Season III event here at 16 Star Football Ground. Mohammad Huzaifa scored a consolatory goal for Nexus FC in the ma

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Aibak Polo Cup: Diamond Paints/Guard Rice earn victory

Half goal handicap advantage helped Diamond Paints/Guard Rice beat Army by 51/2-5 in the Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Aibak Polo Cup 2018 opening encounter played at the Lahore Polo Club (LPC) ground, here Tuesday. Macos Araya emerged as star of the day as he ha

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Hamdard University holds HEC Intervarsity Football Championship

Hamdard University Karachi successfully organized HEC Intervarsity Football Championship (Men) 'Zone-G' 2017-18 at the Hamdard University Main Campus Football Ground, from January 17 to 22, 2018. A total of 15 Universities of Karachi from both the public

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

NCA's U-16 advanced coaching programme

The National Cricket Academy (NCA) is holding 'Under-16 Advanced Coaching and Training Camp from March 12 to April 7, 2018 at Inzamam ul Haq High Performance Centre, Multan. In this regard, the junior national selection committee has selected 28 players w

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Stosur's struggles continue as she subsides in Dubai

Former US Open champion Samantha Stosur crashed out Tuesday in the first round of the Dubai Championship 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 to Estonian Anett Kontaveit. After winning the opening set, Stosur lost the second and then trailed 2-5 in the third, reaching 4-5 but d

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

England's Hales turns back on Test cricket

Alex Hales announced on Tuesday he is turning his back on Test cricket after signing a new limited-overs contract with county side Nottinghamshire following a similar decision by England team-mate Adil Rashid. Rashid last week said he intended to focus so

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

New Zealand Cricket backs Eden Park for T20 final

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) defended Eden Park Tuesday amid criticism the Auckland venue is too small to host international fixtures such as the T20 tri-series final. The decider on Wednesday features New Zealand and Australia, who produced a run-fest at th

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Choi inspires South Korea to Olympic relay gold

South Korean short track speed skating star Choi Min-jeong led the 2018 Olympic hosts to women's 3,000 metres relay gold Tuesday to deafening cheers from a packed Gangneung Ice Arena. Choi raced the final two laps, holding off China in a frantic dash to t

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Tears and cheers as unified Korean team bows out

The joint Korean women's ice hockey team ended their historic Olympic run Tuesday with a crushing 6-1 defeat to Sweden but still received an emotional standing ovation from the crowd. The team was hastily assembled following a landmark deal between South

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Games face new doping blow as Canadian skaters serve up magic

The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was hit by a third doping scandal on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the magic on ice served up by peerless Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. On a day when the first unified Korean Olympic team took an emotional bow, th

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Trudeau tours India amid quips PM being given 'cold shoulder'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met India's corporate titans on Tuesday as he pursued a tour of the country marred by reports he has been snubbed by political leaders. Trudeau addressed a business conference in Mumbai on Tuesday morning, attended b

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Oxfam apologises to Haiti government over sex scandal

Oxfam formally apologized to Haiti on Monday over the prostitution scandal rocking the aid charity, expressing its "shame" and vowing to do better as it handed over a damning internal report into the allegations. Made public earlier in the day, Oxfam's 20

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Brexit minister promises no 'Mad Max dystopia'

Britain will not engage in "Mad Max-style" deregulation and easing of workers' rights and environmental standards once it leaves the European Union, the Brexit secretary said Tuesday. "We will continue our track record of meeting high standards after we l

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Lebanese president makes landmark visit to Iraq

President Michel Aoun led a delegation Tuesday to Iraq on the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to the war-scarred country, for talks that included ways to eradicate terrorism. Aoun held talks with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and was due to meet Prim

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Russia blamed as key clinic in Syria enclave bombed out of service

A key hospital in Syria's rebel-held Eastern Ghouta was put out of service on Tuesday, a medical group said, with a monitor blaming Russian air strikes. "The Arbin hospital was hit twice today and is now out of service," said Moussa Naffa, country directo

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Turkey shells pro-regime forces in Afrin

Turkey fired at Syrian pro-regime forces as they entered Tuesday the Kurdish-controlled enclave of Afrin, Syrian state media said. The shelling marks a major escalation in the month-old assault Turkey and allied rebels are waging on Afrin.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

US Secret Service denies China nuclear football 'skirmish'

The US Secret Service denied Monday reports that one of its agents and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly wrestled with Chinese security officials over the "nuclear football" during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing in November.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Egyptian court puts government critic on terror list

An Egyptian court on Tuesday put a leading government critic and 15 others on terror lists at the request of the public prosecutor, a judicial official said. Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, who is accused of joining an illegally formed group and spreading false

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

North Korea cyber threat 'more aggressive than China': US firm

North Korean hackers are becoming more aggressive than their Chinese counterparts, a leading US cybersecurity firm warned Tuesday, as it identified a Pyongyang-linked group as an "advanced persistent threat". It was the first time that FireEye had used th

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

US prosecutor Mueller charges lawyer with lying in Russia probe

Special prosecutor Robert Mueller unveiled charges of lying Tuesday against a lawyer linked to a former campaign aide of President Donald Trump, as the probe into Russian election meddling gains pace. Mueller's powerful team of investigators accused Alex

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Fire strands hundreds at Malta airport

Malta International Airport was brought to a standstill on Tuesday by a fire that left flights suspended and hundreds of passengers stranded. Passengers were evacuated from the airport as smoke billowed through the arrivals and departure lounges, an AFP r

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Copper prices edge lower as dollar rebounds

Copper prices fell on Tuesday, pushed lower by a stronger dollar which made metals more expensive for holders of other currencies, but trading volumes were low with many Asian markets closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Benchmark copper on the London M

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Nigerian state oil firm spent $5.8 billion on fuel imports since late 2017

Nigeria's state oil firm said on Tuesday it had spent $5.8 billion on fuel imports since late 2017, as it combats a fuel shortage that has left people queuing for hours at filling stations and hobbled an already-struggling economy. "The corporation's inte

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

US crude prices rise on Cushing draw, Brent eases

US crude rose to a near two-week high on Tuesday on signs of inventory declines at a key storage hub, while Brent eased under pressure from a stronger dollar. Inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery point for US crude futures fell 2.1 million barre

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Exchange

Tokyo rubber extends gains

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose on Tuesday on a weaker yen against the dollar, recovering more ground after plunging to an eight-month low on Friday, brokers said. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for July delivery finished 1.2 yen higher

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Tuesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Tuesday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT:

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Palm oil tumbles

Malaysian palm oil futures slid on Tuesday as export growth slowed and the market took a chance to take profits amid mounting production concerns. The benchmark palm oil contract for May delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 1.2 per

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

White sugar slips on ample supplies, arabica coffee down

White sugar futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and a looming global supply glut, while arabica coffee extended last week's losses to reach its lowest in more than two months. May white sugar settled down $3.60, or 1 percent, at $35

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Gold dips in Asia

Gold prices fell for a third straight session on Tuesday as the dollar rebounded from over three-year lows hit last week, while investors waited for minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the outlook for US interest rates. Spot gold wa

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Gold down in Europe

Gold prices were weighed down by a stronger dollar on Tuesday, dropping for the third session, but were underpinned by |political worries and uncertainty about this week's huge US bond auctions. The dollar continued its rebound from three-year lows as inv

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

US MIDDAY: soyabean meal futures jump

US soyabean meal futures jumped to their highest level since July 2016 on Tuesday as a drought kept the heat on crops in Argentina, the world's top exporter of the livestock feed. The rally helped lift soyabean and corn prices, which touched seven-month a

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold prices were pressured by a stronger US dollar and rising interest rates on Tuesday, dropping for a third session, but were underpinned by political worries and uncertainty about this week's huge US bond auctions. The dollar continued its rebound from

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Soneri Bank earns Rs 1.64 billion PAT

The Board of Directors of Soneri Bank Limited met in Karachi under the Chairmanship of Alauddin Feerasta, on Tuesday to review the performance of the Bank and approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017. Bank has posted profit be

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Soneri Bank earns Rs 1.64 billion PAT

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Senate Housing Society's 80 percent work completed: Senate body informed

Capital Development Authority (CDA) Tuesday informed Sub-Committee of Senate on Cabinet Secretariat that 80 percent work on Senate Housing Society has been completed. The Sub-Committee of Senate on Cabinet Secretariat meeting was held here with convener c

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Ayyan Ali may be declared absconder

The customs court on Tuesday gave a warning to Ayyan Ali stating that the model will be declared an absconder if she fails to appear before the court in the currency smuggling case. The proceedings for the case in Rawalpindi's customs court began despite

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Skipping PAC meetings: Finance Secretary's absence draws PAC chief's ire

Incensed at Secretary Finance for skipping the panel meetings, Chairman Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Khursheed Shah on Tuesday directed to write a letter to the Prime Minister over repeated negligence of senior officials in attending meetings of the to

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Mutual Funds

International Steels Limited (ISL)

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) is a leading manufacturer of flat steel products in Pakistan and is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL), incorporated in 2007. The company was established with a $165 million investment, with equi

Published 21 Feb, 2018 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 4	277.97
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 4	277.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 4	150.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 4	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 4	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 4	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 3	6,049.87
Nasdaq / Dec 3	19,480.91
Dow Jones / Dec 3	44,705.53
India Sensex / Dec 4	80,956.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 4	39,276.39
Hang Seng / Dec 4	19,742.46
FTSE 100 / Dec 4	8,328.12
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 4	20,195.75

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 3	17,685
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 4	70.17
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 4	235,940
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 4	2,644.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 4	71.11
Petrol/Litre / Dec 5	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	627.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150.94 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,123.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	627.86 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150.94 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,123.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Dec 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	246,707,903 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	89,419,070 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Dec 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	87,024,698 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Dec 5 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	67,806,935 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	61,811,720 ▲ 0.00
Power Cement / Dec 5 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	58,501,362 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	56,938,645 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	56,115,997 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Dec 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,870,990 ▲ 0.00

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