News Archives for Print - 2018-05-08

Print - 2018-05-08

UK markets closed

Stocks, financial and commodity markets in London were closed on Monday bank holiday. Markets resume normal trading on Tuesday.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

LG introduces premium smartphone

LG Electronics (LG) Monday introduced its latest premium smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ, focusing on bringing useful and convenient AI features to the fundamental consumer smartphone experience. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon(tm) 845 Mobile Platfo

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Selling files of immovable properties: Senate body urged to guide tax authorities

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Senior Member Inland Revenue Policy, Dr Muhammad Iqbal has requested the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to guide tax authorities how the buying and selling of files of housing schemes, societies and other immovable pro

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

'Eighteen' launches modern residential project in Peshawar

Eighteen- Pakistan's most luxurious and modern, mixed use, residential project in an aim to further enhance its foothold within the country's real estate industry, launched its operations in the city of hospitality-Peshawar, through a colourful launch eve

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Senator Qayyum re-elected chief of Senate body

Senator Lieutenant General Abdul Qayyum (retd) was re-elected as the chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production here on Monday. His name was proposed by Senator Nauman Wazir Khattak of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and seconded by Senator N

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Netherlands envoy, Dagha discuss issues of interest

Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan, Ardi Stoios-Braken called on Secretary Commerce Younus Dagha on Monday and discussed issues of bilateral interest, including duty on dry milk. Welcoming the ambassador, the Secretary Commerce said Pakistan and Netherlan

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Engro Foods wins 'Golden Quality Certificate'

Royal Friesland Campina (RFC) - the parent company of Engro Foods Limited (EFL), awarded the Sukkur plant the 'Golden Quality Certificate'. The Golden Quality Certificate is awarded to production facilities and organizations which complete 365 days withou

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Senate body elects Shibli as chairman

The newly constituted Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile on Monday elected Senator Syed Shibli Faraz as its chairman. Faraz, a former banker, has recently completed first three years term of the chairman Standing Committee on Commerce and T

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Direct exports from Faisalabad to UK: spade work completed: FCCI chief

Spade work has been completed to enhance direct exports from Faisalabad to United Kingdom after the successful visit of FCCI trade delegation to UK, said Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) president Shabbir Hussain Chawla. Giving a briefing

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Certificate course on supply chain management begins at UHS

A 5-day certificate course on Supply Chain Management started here at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) on Monday, with the collaboration of USAID. Addressing at the inaugural session, the Technical Advisor of USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Proc

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Vivo launches V9 Youth

After the successful launch of V9 smartphone, Vivo, the leading global technology company unveiled two new smartphones, namely the V9 Youth and the entry-level Y71 during the media launch event at a local hotel in Lahore. V9 Youth offers a similar design

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Punjab Thalassemia Act 2018: amended draft submitted to CM for approval: minister

"The Punjab Health Department has finalized the amended draft of Punjab Prevention and Control of Thalassemia Act 2018 and submitted it to the chief minister for approval." Minister Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Kh Salman Rafique revealed t

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

FCCI chief for proper energy management

Prudent energy management system is imperative to fully harvest the benefits of additional power generated in Pakistan, said Shabbir Hussain Chawla, president of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Punjab cabinet condemns attack on Ahsan Iqbal

The Punjab cabinet on Monday strongly condemned the firing incident targeting Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and prayed for his early recovery While chairing the meeting, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif directed the concern officials

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

LCCI condemns assassination attempt on Ahsan Iqbal

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has strongly condemned assassination attempt on Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and urged the politicians and other segments of society to express solidarity to turn down the ugly conspiracy of the en

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Liquidity crunch: PFMA convenes emergency meeting

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has convened an emergent meeting of its members on Wednesday in the provincial metropolis to discuss the liquidity crunch being faced by the sector because of non-payment of export refunds. PFMA ruling group's h

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

DG Rescue concerned at increasing fire incidents in Punjab

The Director General Punjab Emergency Service Dr. Rizwan Naseer has expressed his concerns on increasing number of fire incidents in Punjab. He expected that all authorities concerned must implement National Fire Safety Codes notified by the Pakistan Engi

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Economic growth: Speakers highlight effects of domestic violence

Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI), Planning & Development Department (P&DD) organized a seminar titled "Excluded Property Rights & Domestic Violence" at PERI here on Monday. Academicians and public policy practitioners attended the seminar. Two to

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Half of population in Pakistan at risk of diabetes: experts

Half of the population in Pakistan is at high risk of getting diabetes, say experts. Scientific survey has revealed alarming figures with 50 per cent of population found to be obese, which is a major cause of diabetes. "This real time research survey prov

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics (STCL)c

Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Limited (PSX: STCL) is a ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturer and also deals in other allied building material products. The company is part of the House of Habib conglomerate which has a wide range of diverse businesses incl

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics (STCL)c

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

PTA all set to launch DIRBS on May 10

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to launch 'Mobile Devices Identification, Registration and Blocking Regulations System (DIRBS)' to ensure that stolen and blocked phones as well as phones with no duplicate or non-standard identifiers

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

USC finalises Ramazan relief package 2018

Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has finalised the Ramazan Relief package 2018, supply of all food items have been restored. All USC outlets in the country to supply food items to the public at subsidized rates across the country. According to the details

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

AMTF for Thalassemia funds in Sindh budget

Executive Director of Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), Ateeq Ur Rehman has emphasized the need to allocate funds for Thalassemia awareness and its treatment in the upcoming provincial budget of Sindh. He said that 8th May is Thalassemia Day

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Sugarcane growers demand disbursement of overdues

Represen-tatives of farmers association have demanded the disbursement of arrears to cane growers from sugar mills in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the light of superior court verdict to procure sugarcane from them at Rs 180 per mand. Speaking at a news conferenc

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Usman assumes charge as Defence Production Minister

Newly appointed Minister for Defence Production Barrister Usman on Monday assumed the charge of his office. The minister held an introductory meeting with senior officers of the ministry, a press release issued here said. Barrister Usman was briefed about

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

SC holds full court reference in honour of Justice Ejaz

It is a cardinal principle of statutory interpretation that while interpreting any provision of law, the judicial approach should be dynamic rather than static, pragmatic and not pedantic and elastic rather than rigid. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

PM urges world to raise voice against Indian brutalities in IoK

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday called upon the international community to raise its voice against Indian oppression and urged the world leaders to unite to save the victimized and brutalized women, children and youth of Kashmir. On the recent

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Rear Admiral Asif assumes charge as Commander Karachi

Rear Admiral Asif Khaliq has assumed the responsibilities as Commander Karachi. Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar handed over the command to newly appointed commander Karachi in an impressive ceremony held at PNS BAHADUR today. Upon assumption of command, Rear A

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Heat waves likely to reduce further

Intensity of heat waves is likely to reduce further with a fall in temperature in the city, as the Met Office on Monday forecast a warm weather of maximum 36 degrees Celsius for Tuesday. However, temperature is expected to remain 46 degrees Celsius, each,

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

US MIDDAY: gold slips

Gold slipped on Monday, snapping three days of gains as the US dollar index strengthened after last week's soft US jobs data did little to dampen optimism about the world's largest economy. That left traders betting the US Federal Reserve would proceed wi

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Palm oil climbs

Malaysian palm oil futures clocked their highest daily gain in four months on Monday, tracking an uptrend in crude oil prices and supported by soyaoil on the US Chicago Board of Trade. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysi

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Oil surges on Venezuela-Conoco dispute, Iran sanction worries

Oil prices rose for the fourth straight day on Monday to hit levels not seen since late 2014, boosted by the latest trouble for Venezuelan oil company PDVSA and the possibility that the United States could re-impose sanctions on Iran. US West Texas Interm

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Gold dips in Europe

Gold fell on Monday, snapping three days of gains as the dollar index hit a fresh high for the year after last week's soft US jobs data did little to dampen optimism about the world's largest economy. That left traders betting the Federal Reserve would pr

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Currency

New York cocoa rallies

New York cocoa futures on ICE jumped on Monday, as buying by trend-following funds kept prices near last month's 1-1/2-year high, while arabica coffee made its biggest one-day drop in three weeks on pressure from the weak currency in Brazil. London cocoa,

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Shanghai zinc rises

Shanghai zinc futures rose for the first time in eight sessions, rallying more than 2 percent on Monday, on a mix of short-covering and buying by consumers of the steel-making metal that has been in a shortage for much of the past year. Shanghai Futures E

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT:

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Vegetable Oil

Rotterdam vegetable oil prices

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT:

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Tokyo rubber rises

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures reversed losses to end higher on Monday, on a recovery in Shanghai futures and stronger oil prices, which hit their highest since November 2014. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract for October delivery finis

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Europe sends Johnson to US in last-ditch bid to save Iran deal

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson came to Washington on Monday to lobby US President Donald Trump's administration as European capitals mounted a last-ditch push to save the Iran nuclear deal. London's top diplomat even tried to reach out to the US

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Trump says will announce Iran deal decision Tuesday

US President Donald Trump will announce his decision Tuesday on the fate of the nuclear deal with Iran, he said on Twitter. "I will be announcing my decision on the Iran Deal tomorrow from the White House at 2:00 pm (1800 GMT)," the president said.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

US-Philippine war games open under pro-China Duterte

The US and Philippine militaries launched major exercises Monday aimed at fighting global terrorism, while staying mostly quiet on Beijing's reported installation of missiles in the disputed South China Sea. The annual manoeuvres are the second to be held

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in June

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un are likely to meet in Singapore next month, reports said Monday, as anticipation builds for unprecedented talks between the mercurial leaders. Trump said at the weekend that the two sides had settled

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Salman Khan dodges limelight in jail appeal hearing

Indian movie star Salman Khan managed to avoid the spotlight when he returned to court on Monday over his five-year jail sentence for killing endangered wildlife. Khan, one of the world's highest-paid actors, was convicted last month of shooting dead two

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

US imposes sanctions on three Venezuelans under drug kingpin rules

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on three Venezuelans and 20 companies for narcotics trafficking activity, as it seeks to increase pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Of the newly sanctioned companies, 16 are based in Venezuela an

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Second India teen raped, set on fire

A 17-year-old battled for her life on Monday after being raped, doused in kerosene and set on fire, the second such case to shake India as it battles an increase in sexual crimes. The teenager was attacked on the same day and in the same eastern state of

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Paraguay to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Paraguay will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem by the end of May, a Paraguay government spokesman and the Israeli foreign ministry said on Monday, following the United States and Guatemala. The status of Jerusalem is one of the thorniest disputes b

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Italian cinema 'giant' Ermanno Olmi dies

Palme d'Or winning director Ermanno Olmi has died at the age of 86 after a long battle with illness, the Italian Culture Ministry announced on Monday.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Afghan air force fired rockets, machine guns on religious ceremony: UN

Afghanistan's air force sprayed an outdoor religious gathering with rockets and heavy machine gun fire last month killing and wounding 107 people, mostly children, a UN report said Monday.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Lebanon's Hezbollah hails 'great victory' after vote

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed victory on Monday after elections it said legitimised its military branch, leaving Saudi-backed Prime Minister Saad Hariri as the main loser. The two main protagonists of the country's first legislative polls in alm

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Foreign donors to Afghanistan fuelling corruption: US watchdog

Foreign donors have flooded Afghanistan with more money than it can absorb, exacerbating corruption and fuelling the drawn-out conflict, US independent auditor John Sopko has said in an interview with AFP. The comments by the US government's special inspe

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Djokovic edges past Nishikori at Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic scored his best-ranked victory in almost a year by coming through his nightmare first round against world number 20 Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open on Monday. The 12-time major champion could now face Kyle Edmund in round two, if the Brito

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Kerb

Sharapova moves into Madrid last 16

Maria Sharapova's clay-court revival is gathering pace after the Russian eased past Romanian big-hitter Irina-Camelia Begu at the Madrid Open on Monday. Sharapova arrived in Spain on the back of four consecutive defeats but two wins, the latest a 7-5, 6-1

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

PTCL holds Inter-Telecom Table Tennis, Badminton League

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) organized Inter-Telecom Table Tennis and Badminton League which was held at Rodham Hall, Sports Complex Islamabad. The four-day event that began on May 2, comprised 8 teams from Pakistan's leading telecomm

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Rabada injury a 'blessing in disguise', says Donald

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's back injury could yet prove to be a "blessing in disguise", according to former Proteas paceman Allan Donald. At the age of just 22, Rabada is already on top of the International Cricket's Test bowling rankings and

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Asad extends hundred to add Pakistan lead

Asad Shafiq increased his overnight hundred before Pakistan were given a solid workout in the field by Northamptonshire on Sunday's third day of their final warm-up match ahead of next week's Test against Ireland. Shafiq, who resumed on 135 not out, went

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Barcelona draw with Real to stay unbeaten

Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona's unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday left Real Madrid sweating over an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was forced off at half-time after appearing to hurt his ankle and

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Peshawar lead KP Inter-Regional Men, Women Games

Peshawar led the women Games by winning first position in Basketball, Baseball, Hockey and Handball in the ongoing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-Regional Men and Women Games being played on different venues at Charsadda, Peshawar and Mardan on Monday. Peshawar

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Inter-Division Punjab Boxing : over 100 women take part in trial

Over one hundred women participated in the 2-day trials of Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship. The trials were conducted in the presence of male/female doctors at two AIBA-standard boxing rings which is unprecedented in the history of the coun

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

All Pakistan Table Tennis Tournament ends

An elegant prize distribution ceremony was held for winning teams/players of first All Pakistan Food Authority Table Tennis Tournament held at Chromatex Table Tennis Club here on Monday. The tournament was jointly organized by Punjab Food Authority (PFA)

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Bayern Munich and Japanese FA unveil partnership deal

German champions Bayern Munich and the Japan Football Association (JFA) on Monday announced a partnership agreement with a focus on youth talent and the exchange of training knowledge. "We are fascinated by the opportunity for our biggest talents to be in

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Afghanistan's poverty rate rises as economy suffers

Afghanistan's poverty rate has worsened sharply over the past five years as the economy has stalled and the Taliban insurgency has spread, with more than half the population living on less than a dollar a day, a survey published on Monday showed.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Poland plays down possible EU budget cuts

Poland on Monday played down possible EU funding cuts over its controversial judicial reforms - in addition to sanctions it already faces - saying it sees room for negotiation over financial allocations. Unveiling the 2021-27 budget last week, the Europea

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Nestle pays $7.15 billion to sell Starbucks products

Swiss food giant Nestle announced Monday it will pay $7.15 billion in cash for the global rights to market Starbucks products outside of the company's coffee shops. The agreement gives Nestle, which owns the Nescafe and Nespresso brands, a strong platform

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

News agencies hail 'major step' by EU to make net giants pay for news

News agencies welcomed Monday what they called a "major step" by the EU parliament's legal committee asking internet giants to pay for press articles. Officials are hammering out an overhaul of EU copyright rules against the backdrop of free online news t

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Dubai Holding to invest in digital bank, first product launch in 2019

Dubai Holding, the investment vehicle of the emirate's ruler, said it plans to invest up to 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) over the next five years in a digital bank in the United Arab Emirates that is expected to launch its first product in 2019.

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Australia grants first banking licence to online startup

Australia authorised its first banking licence to an internet-only startup on Monday, a step the banking regulator said it hoped would improve competition in a sector dominated by four major lenders. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) i

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

German industrial orders slip further

German industrial orders fell for the third month in a row in March, official data showed Monday, disappointing the expectations of analysts who had hoped for a rebound. New contracts for industrial firms fell back 0.9 percent, federal statistics authorit

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Saudi Arabia Q1 budget gap 34.3 billion riyals

Saudi Arabia's first quarter budget deficit stood at 34.3 billion Saudi riyals ($9.15 billion), around 18 percent of the total gap forecast for 2018, the finance ministry said on Monday. The kingdom - which is making concerted efforts to diversify its oil

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Currency

China's April FX reserves fall to five-month low

China's foreign exchange reserves in April fell more than expected, to a five-month low, as the US dollar rebounded and on growing signs that Chinese regulators are less worried about capital flight. Reserves fell $17.97 billion in April to $3.125 trillio

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Saudi Arabia to supply oil to fuel-starved Sudan

Saudi Arabia will supply Sudan with millions of tonnes of oil for the next five years to help it tackle a growing energy crisis, the African country's oil minister said Monday. Sudan has been hit with an acute fuel crisis for weeks now, sending black mark

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Venezuela annual inflation nears 14,000 percent

Venezuela's annualized inflation reached nearly 14,000 percent in April, according to figures released on Monday by the country's opposition-led National Assembly, which publishes its own economic indicators amid silence at the central bank. The Opec nati

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Tourism nearly a tenth of global CO2 emissions

Domestic and international tourism account for eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions, four times more than previously estimated, according to a study published Monday. The multi-trillion dollar industry's carbon footprint is expanding rapidly, driven

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

European shares buoyed by Nestle, turmoil hammers Air France

European shares closed higher on Monday, supported by strong earning updates and gains in Nestle after the Swiss-based food firm agreed a tie-up with Starbucks. A weak euro, which typically gives an accounting boost to companies who sell products or servi

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

TSX climbs to 13-week high

Canada's main stock index climbed to a more than 13-week high on Monday, as the energy sector got a boost from higher oil prices and talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement entered a crucial week. At 9:42 am ET (1342 GMT), the Toronto Stoc

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 08 May, 2018 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 08 May, 2018 12:00am

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 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 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 Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 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 Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 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 Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 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 Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 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 Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (May 07, 2018).

Published 08 May, 2018 12:00am

Currency

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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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