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Print - 2018-03-22
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MoNFS&R) has estimated that sugarcane growers in Sindh, Punjab and KP are expected to suffer a financial loss of upto Rs 133 billion due to less payment by mill owners, well-informed sources told Busines
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MoNFS&R) has estimated that sugarcane growers in Sindh, Punjab and KP are expected to suffer a financial loss of upto Rs 133 billion due to less payment by mill owners, well-informed sources told Busines
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Sugarcane growers likely to suffer Rs 133 billion loss

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MoNFS&R) has estimated that sugarcane growers in Sindh, Punjab and KP are expected to suffer a financial loss of upto Rs 133 billion due to less payment by mill owners, well-informed sources told Busines
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Army opens 'Women PCO' in South Waziristan

Army opens 'Women PCO' in South Waziristan

For the very first time in history of FATA, the Pak Army has opened women Public Call Office (PCO) in Makeen area of South Waziristan Agency. Security sources told that a woman telephone operator would be appointed to work in women PCO. He said women PCO
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: resists sharp slide
Currency

THE RUPEE: resists sharp slide

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee continued decline in terms of the dollar in process of trading, experts said. Commenting on the free-fall of the rupee against the dollar, some currency analysts said that the rupee m
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Indian shares soar

Indian shares soar

Indian shares closed higher on Wednesday, led by gains in financial stocks such as HDFC Bank Ltd, as investors awaited cues on the pace of interest rate hikes this year from the US Federal Reserve policy outcome later in the day. The broader NSE index clo
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Blue-chips lift Saudi index, UAE's Aldar and Emaar climb
Exchange

Blue-chips lift Saudi index, UAE's Aldar and Emaar climb

Saudi Arabia's stock market rose on Wednesday, lifted by its expected inclusion in the secondary FTSE emerging market index, while United Arab Emirates' markets were boosted by its top two property companies. The Saudi index gained 0.5 percent to close at
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Aussie, kiwi down
Currency

Aussie, kiwi down

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Wednesday as the risk of both a global trade war and faster rate hikes in the United States sapped demand for riskier currencies. The Aussie dollar was hovering at $0.7697, having struck a th
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sterling nears one-month high on rate view
Currency

Sterling nears one-month high on rate view

Sterling rose half a percent within reach of a one-month high after data showed British workers' pay rose at the fastest pace in nearly 2-1/2 years in the three months to January, cementing expectations the central bank will raise interest rates in May. T
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee rises
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee rises

The Sri Lankan rupee rose slightly on Wednesday as exporters sold dollars and remittances boosted inflows, while the gains were capped by importer demand for the US currency in late trade, dealers said. The rupee which traded at 155.90 per dollar in early
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Bangladesh's interbank forex rates

Inter-bank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Wednesday. 82.96-82.96 (Previous 82.96-82.96).
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian currencies subdued

Asian currencies subdued

Asian currencies moved in a tight range against a firmer dollar on Wednesday ahead of a slew of economic indicators, the foremost being the outcome of a US Federal Open Market Committee meeting later in the day. The greenback retained gains against a bask
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China's yuan up

China's yuan up

China's yuan inched up marginally against the US dollar on Wednesday, with market participants largely sidelined as they await the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, which is widely expected to announce a rate hike. Market watchers expect the People's B
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar rises to nearly three-week high in New York
Currency

Dollar rises to nearly three-week high in New York

The dollar rose to a nearly three-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, as investors awaited clues from the Federal Reserve on its outlook for the US economy and how many interest rate increases it may embark on in 2018. The futures m
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Early trade in New York: dollar scales back before Fed rate decision

Early trade in New York: dollar scales back before Fed rate decision

The dollar retreated from three-week highs on Wednesday as traders took profits before the Federal Reserve's first expected rate rise of 2018 and focused on whether it will indicate three or four increases are likely this year. Some analysts doubted wheth
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar falls in Europe
Currency

Dollar falls in Europe

The dollar retreated from three-week highs on Wednesday as traders took some profits before the Federal Reserve's first expected rate rise of 2018 and focused on whether it will indicate three or four increases are likely this year. The dollar fell 0.2 pe
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Dollar rises against major currencies in Asia
Currency

Dollar rises against major currencies in Asia

The dollar held firm against major currencies on Wednesday as traders look to whether the US Federal Reserve will indicate faster monetary tightening this year, with the first rate increase of 2018 almost unanimously expected later in the day. The Canadia
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT corn futures lower after choppy session

CBOT corn futures lower after choppy session

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended fractionally lower on Tuesday after a choppy session as technical selling and fund-driven long liquidation offset support from strong export demand, traders said. CBOT May corn settled down 1/2 cent at $3.74-1/2 p
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures firm in light technical bounce

CBOT wheat futures firm in light technical bounce

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed firm on Tuesday in a light technical bounce after Monday's plunge to a seven-week low that was tied to much-needed moisture in the US Plains crop area, traders said. CBOT May wheat settled up 2-1/4 cents at $4.5
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rising trend seen on cotton market
Cotton

Rising trend seen on cotton market

An upward trend was again witnessed on the cotton market on Wednesday due persistent demand by spinners and mills, dealers said. Official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 7500, they added. In Sindh and Punjab seed cotton prices were at Rs 2800-3100, they sai
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 145,091 tonnes of cargo comprising 112,162 tonnes of import cargo and 32,929 tonnes of export cargo including 3,223 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Late rains put brakes on Argentine soya, corn losses
Exchange

Late rains put brakes on Argentine soya, corn losses

Late season rains will halt further deterioration of drought-hit Argentine soyabean yields, setting the stage for an estimated crop of at least 40 million tonnes after being trounced earlier in the season by extremely dry weather experts said on Tuesday.
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha falls to four sessions low

Asian naphtha falls to four sessions low

Asia's naphtha crack started the week at a four-session low of $83.35 a tonne, dragged down by higher Brent crude prices. Asia's top naphtha importer Formosa Petrochemical Corp has resumed operations at its 700,000 tonnes per year (tpy) cracker after it w
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Euronext wheat slightly firmer
Exchange

Euronext wheat slightly firmer

Euronext wheat was slightly firmer on Tuesday as US futures rose following a sharp plunge on Monday generated by rain falling on parched US wheat belts. May milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange was up 0.50 euro or 0.3 percent at 162.75 euros
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
CBOT soyabean futures higher on technical buying

CBOT soyabean futures higher on technical buying

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Tuesday on technical buying and short covering one day after the May contract fell to a one-month low, traders said. CBOT May soyabeans settled up 5-3/4 cents at $10.28-1/4 per bushel, a day after f
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report
Exchange

PMEX daily trading report

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,332. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 6.591 billion and the number of lots traded was 7,494.
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
China energy firm CEFC says chairman will quit European role

China energy firm CEFC says chairman will quit European role

Chinese oil tycoon Ye Jianming, chairman of CEFC China Energy, will quit the firm's European operation CEFC Europe, according to the regional headquarters in the Czech capital Prague. "CEFC Europe was informed of a change being prepared in the shareholder
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Amazon workers in Spain deliver first strike

Amazon workers in Spain deliver first strike

Workers at Amazon's biggest logistics centre in Spain have gone on strike, a first in the country as they demand better pay and conditions, a union said Wednesday. Ana Berceruelo of the CCOO union told AFP the strike started Tuesday night, with 98 percent
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
General Mills cuts profit forecast as freight, commodity costs weigh

General Mills cuts profit forecast as freight, commodity costs weigh

Cheerios cereal maker General Mills Inc said a sharper-than-expected increase in freight and commodity costs would hurt full-year profit to a greater degree than it forecast just a month ago, driving its shares down more than 10 percent on Wednesday. The
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
General Mills cuts profit forecast as freight, commodity costs weigh

General Mills cuts profit forecast as freight, commodity costs weigh

Cheerios cereal maker General Mills Inc said a sharper-than-expected increase in freight and commodity costs would hurt full-year profit to a greater degree than it forecast just a month ago, driving its shares down more than 10 percent on Wednesday. The
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Taiwan's export orders post first decline in 19 months

Taiwan's export orders post first decline in 19 months

Taiwan's export orders in February unexpectedly fell 3.8 percent from a year earlier, mainly due to Lunar New Year distortions, although broader demand for the island's technology sector appeared to remain intact. Export orders in February stood at $32.45
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Spain's central bank predicts faster growth in 2018

Spain's central bank predicts faster growth in 2018

Spain's central bank on Tuesday increased its growth forecast for 2018 to 2.7 percent from 2.4 percent as the government plans to reduce income tax for some workers and hike wages for civil servants. In a statement, it said this reduction in the tax burde
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Message from chairman

Message from chairman

With heartfelt pleasure, I congratulate ICI Pakistan Limited on the successful commissioning and commencement of the operations of the 75,000 tons per annum (TPA) Soda Ash Plant capacity expansion. As the Company's founding Business, the Soda Ash Business
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Message from vice chairman

Message from vice chairman

On the occasion of the successful commissioning of the 75,000 tons per annum (TPA) Soda Ash Plant capacity expansion, I extend my congratulations to the entire Soda Ash Business team and all members of the ICI Pakistan Limited family. In the five years si
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Message from chief executive
Exchange

Message from chief executive

ICI Pakistan Limited has taken a significant step forward with the 75,000 tons per annum (TPA) capacity expansion of its Soda Ash plant at Khewra. This expansion enables the Company to further strengthen its commitment to Pakistan's domestic industry help
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Message from VP Polyester & Soda Ash Businesses

Message from VP Polyester & Soda Ash Businesses

For over seven decades, the Soda Ash Business of ICI Pakistan Limited has endeavored to be the flag-bearer of modernization and sustainable growth. The current expansion phase highlights an imperative milestone in achieving that goal. The resilience of ou
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
The Soda Ash Business through the Decades: An Icon of Pakistani Industry

The Soda Ash Business through the Decades: An Icon of Pakistani Industry

The successful commissioning and commencement of operations of the 75 KTPA expansion serves as Phase One of a planned total expansion of 150 KTPA. Founded 74 years ago, ICI Pakistan Limited has a rich history that predates the formation of Pakistan itself
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
ICI Pakistan Limited at a Glance

ICI Pakistan Limited at a Glance

Committed to Cultivating Growth. ICI Pakistan Limited provides essential products for a diverse range of applications in almost every industry in Pakistan. Currently our primary Businesses are Soda Ash, Polyester, Life Sciences and Chemicals & Agri Scienc
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Community Investment in Khewra

Community Investment in Khewra

A look at how we are giving back in this remote locality. At ICI Pakistan Limited, investment in the communities we operate in, is a strong focus. Our communities support and sustain our operations, and giving back to them is a cornerstone of the Company'
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 22 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 22 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 22 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 Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 21, 2018).

Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rao Anwar arrested from SC

Rao Anwar arrested from SC

After ordering Sindh police to arrest Rao Anwar, alleged murderer of Naqeebullah Mehsud, the Supreme Court (SC) constituted an investigation team on Wednesday to probe the suspended SSP Malir. Rao is considered to be the main accused in the murder of Naqe
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Rao Anwar arrested from SC

Rao Anwar arrested from SC

After ordering Sindh police to arrest Rao Anwar, alleged murderer of Naqeebullah Mehsud, the Supreme Court (SC) constituted an investigation team on Wednesday to probe the suspended SSP Malir. Rao is considered to be the main accused in the murder of Naqe
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

Privatiz-ation Commission will seek expression of interest (EoI) from private investors for Pakistan International Airline (PIA) minority shareholding within three months, subject to the approval of Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP). This was disc
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

Privatiz-ation Commission will seek expression of interest (EoI) from private investors for Pakistan International Airline (PIA) minority shareholding within three months, subject to the approval of Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP). This was disc
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

PIA minority shareholding: PC to seek EoI from investors: minister

Privatiz-ation Commission will seek expression of interest (EoI) from private investors for Pakistan International Airline (PIA) minority shareholding within three months, subject to the approval of Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP). This was disc
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
Duty, tax revision: five big telecom companies approach MoF

Duty, tax revision: five big telecom companies approach MoF

Five leading telecom companies have collectively approached the Ministry of Finance for massive rationalization of duties and taxes on tele com industry at import as well as domestic stages in the coming budget (2018-19).
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SBP review lists key developments in Q4CY17

SBP review lists key developments in Q4CY17

The Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the banking sector for the quarter ended 31st December, 2017 has been released by SBP Wednesday. As highlighted in the report, improving asset quality, stable liquidity, robust solvency and slow pick-up in private
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am
SBP review lists key developments in Q4CY17

SBP review lists key developments in Q4CY17

The Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) of the banking sector for the quarter ended 31st December, 2017 has been released by SBP Wednesday. As highlighted in the report, improving asset quality, stable liquidity, robust solvency and slow pick-up in private
Published 22 Mar, 2018 12:00am