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Print - 2018-03-16
Harassment of diplomats, their families: Pakistan recalls HC from India

Harassment of diplomats, their families: Pakistan recalls HC from India

Pakistan has recalled its high commissioner from India for consultations amid constant incidents of harassment of its diplomats and their family members by Indian state agencies in New Delhi. "We have called our high commissioner [in Indian] to Pakistan f
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Western allies confront Moscow over spy attack, vote meddling

Western allies confront Moscow over spy attack, vote meddling

Britain and its allies on Thursday blamed Moscow directly for a nerve agent attack on a double agent in England, escalating diplomatic tensions as Washington separately announced sanctions against Russia for allegedly meddling in its elections.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Western allies confront Moscow over spy attack, vote meddling

Western allies confront Moscow over spy attack, vote meddling

Britain and its allies on Thursday blamed Moscow directly for a nerve agent attack on a double agent in England, escalating diplomatic tensions as Washington separately announced sanctions against Russia for allegedly meddling in its elections.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Board Meetings
Exchange

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Panama Papers' law firm shuts down operations

'Panama Papers' law firm shuts down operations

The law firm at the heart of the "Panama Papers" global tax evasion scandal that brought down two world leaders announced Wednesday it would shut down operations, citing negative press and what it called unwarranted action by authorities. "Reputational de
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
'Panama Papers' law firm shuts down operations

'Panama Papers' law firm shuts down operations

The law firm at the heart of the "Panama Papers" global tax evasion scandal that brought down two world leaders announced Wednesday it would shut down operations, citing negative press and what it called unwarranted action by authorities. "Reputational de
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Several killed, cars crushed in Florida foot bridge collapse

Several killed, cars crushed in Florida foot bridge collapse

A newly installed pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, killing several people and crushing vehicles caught in the rain of rubble in Miami-Dade County, officials said. "Several peopl
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Several killed, cars crushed in Florida foot bridge collapse

Several killed, cars crushed in Florida foot bridge collapse

A newly installed pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, killing several people and crushing vehicles caught in the rain of rubble in Miami-Dade County, officials said. "Several peopl
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 15, 2018).

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 15, 2018).

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 15, 2018).

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (March 15, 2018).

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (March 15, 2018).
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Exchange

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Thursday (March 15, 2018).

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest
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 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
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 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,245. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 7.147 billion and the number of lots traded was 10,245.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures climbed on Tuesday, lifted by a surge in soyaoil prices and weakness in the Canadian dollar. Canola and soyabeans are underpinned by scorching weather in Argentina, where soya yields have been hit by a four-month drought. Most-
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha crack hits two-week low

Asian naphtha crack hits two-week low

Asia's naphtha crack hit a two-week low of $75.20 a tonne but gasoline crack rose after eight straight sessions of losses to reach a two-session high of $7.61 a barrel. A fire at Taiwan's CPC 350,000 barrels per day (bpd) Taoyuan refinery over the weekend
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
India's soya imports hit record high

India's soya imports hit record high

India's soyabean imports have hit a record high this year and more buying is expected as domestic supplies tighten following lower production last year, two trade sources said on Tuesday. Traders have signed deals to sell up to 100,000 tonnes of soyabeans
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 118,312 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,374 tonnes of import cargo and 29,938 tonnes of export cargo including 3,164 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday. The total import cargo of 88
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Firm trend prevails
Cotton

Firm trend prevails

Steady trend prevailed on the cotton market on Thursday as needy spinners still trying to lay hands over the quality cotton to replenish their stocks, dealers said. Official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 7600, they added. In Sindh and Punjab seed cotton p
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn futures rise to seven-month high

CBOT corn futures rise to seven-month high

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures held onto small gains on Tuesday but finished below seven-month highs hit earlier amid chart-based buying and strong global demand for US supplies, traders said. Most-active CBOT May corn hit a session peak of $3.95-1/4
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton market rules steady
Cotton

Cotton market rules steady

After remaining quiet for the past three days or so, the domestic cotton market has become steady again. Even though the volume of business was on the low side, some business was said to have transpired on Thursday on the ready market.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Cotton market rules steady
Cotton

Cotton market rules steady

After remaining quiet for the past three days or so, the domestic cotton market has become steady again. Even though the volume of business was on the low side, some business was said to have transpired on Thursday on the ready market.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar sags against yen in Asia
Currency

Dollar sags against yen in Asia

The dollar touched a one-week low against the yen on Thursday, as lingering worries about global trade tensions weighed on investors' risk appetite. Market participants remain concerned about increased protectionism under US President Donald Trump's admin
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar falls against yen in Europe
Currency

Dollar falls against yen in Europe

The dollar fell against the yen on Thursday as trade tensions encouraged investors to buy the Japanese currency, while the crown rose to its highest in four months after the Norwegian central bank signalled an earlier rate rise. Market participants are co
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar rises in New York
Exchange

Dollar rises in New York

The dollar edged higher on Wednesday after three straight days of losses, as investors booked profits on their short currency bets, but the outlook remained murky amid political uncertainty in the Trump administration and renewed worries about trade wars.
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Thursday. 82.96-82.96 (Previous 82.96-82.96).
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Yuan rises to two-week high

Yuan rises to two-week high

China's yuan rose to its highest level in more than two weeks against the dollar on Thursday on a much strengthened official fixing, following broad weakness in the greenback as the US steps up plans for punitive trade measures. The Trump administration i
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian currencies soften
Currency

Asian currencies soften

Most Asian currencies eased off recent highs on Thursday as rising concerns over US economic policy dulled risk appetites, although a few regionals firmed against a weaker dollar. The Trump administration is pressing China to cut its trade surplus with th
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee hits fresh low
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee hits fresh low

The Sri Lankan rupee hit a new low of 156.10 per dollar on Wednesday as importer dollar demand outweighed mild selling of the greenback by exporters, dealers said. The rupee touched an intraday low of 156.10 per dollar, surpassing the all-time low hit on
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sterling dips as Brexit transition deal concerns grow
Currency

Sterling dips as Brexit transition deal concerns grow

Sterling edged lower on Thursday as the dollar gained ground ahead of next week's expected rise in US interest rates, while scepticism about the prospect of a smooth Brexit transition deal also weighed on sentiment. The British currency slipped 0.2 percen
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Kiwi slips, Aussie rises

Kiwi slips, Aussie rises

The New Zealand dollar skidded on Thursday after mixed economic growth data cemented bets on interest rates staying at record lows for a long time yet, while the Australian dollar hung around 3-week highs. The kiwi eased more than a quarter of a cent afte
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Milaha boosts Qatar before index entry, Al Rajhi pulls down Saudi index

Milaha boosts Qatar before index entry, Al Rajhi pulls down Saudi index

A surge by Qatar Navigation (Milaha) lifted the Qatari equity index on Thursday ahead of the stock's entry into FTSE indexes, while profit-taking in Al Rajhi Bank pulled down Riyadh. Qatar's index climbed 1.1 percent as Milaha added 4.0 percent in unusual
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Hong Kong stocks move higher

Hong Kong stocks move higher

Hong Kong stocks rose on Thursday, led by property and IT shares, as investors shrugged off concerns that growing trade tensions will hurt the global economy. The Hang Seng index rose 0.3 percent, to 31,541.10 points, while the China Enterprises Index gai
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo stocks soar

Tokyo stocks soar

Tokyo stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday, with bargain-hunting balancing earlier losses on fears of a trade war. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.12 percent, or 26.66 points, to 21,803.95. The broader Topix index was up just 0.02 percent o
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Wall Street falls amid fears of trade war with China
Exchange

Wall Street falls amid fears of trade war with China

US stocks fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to impose fresh tariffs on China, intensifying fears of a trade war that could raise costs and hurt overseas sales for US companies. The Trump administration is pressing China to cut its trad
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Treasury yield curve flattens

Treasury yield curve flattens

The US Treasury yield curve flattened on Wednesday as the market turned cautious over rising diplomatic tension between Britain and Russia, weak US economic data and concerns over US political and trade issues. Demand for safe-haven investments pushed lon
Published 16 Mar, 2018 12:00am