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May 12, 2025 اردو ► PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►
Print - 2018-12-20
Early trade in New York: dollar falls across the board
Currency

Early trade in New York: dollar falls across the board

The dollar fell across the board on Wednesday, as investors bet the Federal Reserve would signal a slower pace of interest rate hikes next year as it grapples with financial market volatility and potential slowdowns in major economies around the world. Th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SC seeks report about NAPA's shifting

SC seeks report about NAPA's shifting

Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday sought the report from Sindh Government for shifting of National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) from Hindu Gymkhana building to other place. At Karachi Registry, SC's bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed showed displeasu
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Corneal transplantation to resume at Spencer's Eye Hospital

Corneal transplantation to resume at Spencer's Eye Hospital

The Spencer Eye Hospital (SHE) located in densely populated Lyari neighbourhood of the metropolis is set to resume corneal transplantation after a gap of some 12 years. This was stated by Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar in a meeting with three-member delegati
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
KP NAB files reference against Arbab Alamgir, wife

KP NAB files reference against Arbab Alamgir, wife

National Accountability Bureau Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NAB KP) has filed a reference in the Accountability Court Peshawar after completion of investigation against ex-Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan and his wife ex-MNA Asama Alamgir
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Book Fair begins tomorrow

Book Fair begins tomorrow

The Managing Committee of Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) has revealed that besides 110 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the 14th Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) from
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SFA to launch drive against restaurants, food factories

SFA to launch drive against restaurants, food factories

Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has decided to launch aggressive campaign against the restaurants, confectionery and food related factories soon. Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information, Law and Anti-corruption, Barrister Murtaza Wahab has urged upon th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'Pakistan running out of fresh water, says Professor Iqbal
Cotton

'Pakistan running out of fresh water, says Professor Iqbal

"Pakistan is running out of fresh water, and approaching towards drastic famine as irrigation lands are being reduced due to shortage of fresh water, urbanisation, salinity and deforestation. Malnutrition has caused reduction in average height of Pakistan
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
784 get degrees at SAU convocation

784 get degrees at SAU convocation

Sindh Agriculture Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu said that agriculture sector is the backbone of the economy of the country and its needed qualified agriculturists which could introduce advance technologies for boosting up this important sector on modern l
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
HBL holds POS finance roadshows

HBL holds POS finance roadshows

HBL as a proponent of financial inclusion continually strives for developing inclusive products for SMEs. With this aim in mind, HBL has developed a holistic range of cash flow based customized financing solutions to facilitate financial inclusion and cap
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SECP refutes veracity of malicious WhatsApp circulation

SECP refutes veracity of malicious WhatsApp circulation

The SECP has categorically refuted a fabricated news story doing rounds on social media that the SECP filed a criminal case against the CEO of Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (EPCL) for manipulating the price of EPCL shares. This report is totally bas
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
ABL IBG holds awareness session on Islamic banking

ABL IBG holds awareness session on Islamic banking

Allied Bank Limited (Islamic Banking Group) organized a seminar on Islamic Banking in Peshawar recently which was marked by the presence of notables from all walks of life including the delegates from Peshawar Chamber of Commerce and top businessmen of th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
APPS, HabibMetro Bank to launch 'PayFast' payment gateway
Mutual Funds

APPS, HabibMetro Bank to launch 'PayFast' payment gateway

Avanza Premier Payment Services (APPS) and HabibMetro Bank signed an agreement to enable 'PayFast', APPS' end-to-end payment gateway, to provide a secure and reliable service for Ecommerce & M-commerce transactions. This gateway will allow customers to ma
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bank AL Habib offers high monthly returns on 'Munafa Account'

Bank AL Habib offers high monthly returns on 'Munafa Account'

Bank AL Habib offers AL Habib Mahana Munafa Account featuring monthly payment of profit. The investment is available in five flexible schemes from one to five years term with monthly profit payments up to 10.10 percent per annum on a five-year deposit. Th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Wajid Zia named IG Rly's police

Wajid Zia named IG Rly's police

The federal government on Wednesday appointed Wajid Zia, head of joint investigation team (JIT) that probed Panama papers case, as inspector general railways with immediate effect.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Rashid informs Senate: Railways 5,662.667 acres of land encroached upon

Rashid informs Senate: Railways 5,662.667 acres of land encroached upon

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Wednesday informed the Senate that a total of 5,662.667 acres of railways land had been encroached upon by various departments and private persons in 2011, which included 3,416.102 acres of land by civilians, 1
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Unconditional apology: SC withdraws all contempt charges against Abidi

Unconditional apology: SC withdraws all contempt charges against Abidi

Accepting unconditional apology of former Senator Faisal Raza Abidi the Supreme Court on Wednesday dropped and withdrew all the contempt charges against him. "We have examined the apology as the contemnor has repented therefore we accept it. It has been t
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Lahore's water supply reduced from 16 to 8 hours

Lahore's water supply reduced from 16 to 8 hours

As the underground aquifer of Lahore is fast depleting due to population explosion and expansion; the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has sharply reduced daily tap water supply to the metropolitan city from 16 - 18 hours to 8 hours to conserve the avai
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
BankIslami extend agreement with Audi Pakistan

BankIslami extend agreement with Audi Pakistan

BankIslami Pakistan Limited, one of the leading Islamic banks of Pakistan, has extended its agreement for the year 2018, with Premier System (Pvt) Ltd. (Audi Pakistan) Pakistan's No. 1 luxury premium automobile brand. With the successful completion of two
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Qureshi terms President's rule in IoK 'barbarism'

Qureshi terms President's rule in IoK 'barbarism'

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that imposition of President's Rule after the Governor's Rule in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government is another step towards the continuity of Indian atrocities and barbarism.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Dawood Ahmed named AJK CS

Dawood Ahmed named AJK CS

The federal government has appointed Lt-General Dawood Ahmed (retd) as chief secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir, whereas outgoing Chief Secretary AJK Mian Waheeduddin has been directed to report to Establishment Division.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Huge quantity of contraband tobacco 'Seesha' seized

Huge quantity of contraband tobacco 'Seesha' seized

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive on Wednesday seized huge quantity of contraband flavoured tobaccos during two separate operations at Karachi. According to details, the action was taken in compliance with the directive of the Supreme Court. Th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Economic cooperation discussed with Maldives

Economic cooperation discussed with Maldives

"The Maldivian businessmen are very much interested in enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade with Pakistan. The main purpose of this delegation's visit is to commence a new chapter of bilateral relations". This was stated by Abdul Bari Abdull
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
ABAD proposes housing society for martyred cops' families

ABAD proposes housing society for martyred cops' families

Muhammad Hassan Bakshi, chairman Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has proposed a housing society for family members of martyred policemen and offered to build houses on no profit no loss basis as the social responsibility of ABAD.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Two employees of Karachi eatery arrested

Two employees of Karachi eatery arrested

The police on Wednesday arrested two employees of a Karachi eatery where last month two children died after consuming the suspected poisoned food of the restaurant. Two kids, 18-month-old Ahmed and Muhammad, 5, breathed their last shortly after dining at
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Tax collectors accused of harassing businessmen

Tax collectors accused of harassing businessmen

President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Muhammad Faiz has expressed concern on harassment of business community by officials of the tax collection departments that created unrest among genuine taxpayers. He demanded the tax advisory com
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Posthumous UN Human Rights Prize for Asma Jahangir

Posthumous UN Human Rights Prize for Asma Jahangir

Late Pakistani human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir has posthumously been awarded the UN Human Rights Prize 2018. The prize was awarded to Jahangir, who passed away on February 11 after suffering a stroke at the age of 66. The award was accepted by her daugh
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bus terminal in capital: IHC issues notices to secretaries

Bus terminal in capital: IHC issues notices to secretaries

The Islamabad High Court Wednesday issued notices to joint secretary Ministry of Interior and secretary Islamabad Transport Authority in a case of establishing a bus terminal in the federal capital. A single bench of IHC comprising Aamer Farooq issued the
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
SNGPL launches crackdown against illegal connections

SNGPL launches crackdown against illegal connections

Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has launched grand crackdown against illegal gas connections' in various localities of Peshawar on Wednesday. In an official communiqué issued here on Wednesday stated that the grand operation has been started aga
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
FAO launches dietary guidelines for better nutrition

FAO launches dietary guidelines for better nutrition

The Ministry of Planning and Development in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations launched the 'Pakistan Dietary Guidelines for better Nutrition,' here on Wednesday. The FAO has jointly developed these compre
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Drugs' prices surge after rupee devaluation

Drugs' prices surge after rupee devaluation

Prices of an entire range of drugs have increased following the rupee depreciation, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed here on Wednesday. According to drug dealers at drug wholesales market, the pharmaceutical industry of the country
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bolan Casting Limited

Bolan Casting Limited

Incorporated in 1982, Bolan Casting (PSX: BCL) is a manufacturer of castings for tractors and automotive parts. The company was set up by Pakistan Automobile Corporation (PACO) under the administration of Ministry of Production and the plant was commissio
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Bolan Casting Limited

Bolan Casting Limited

Incorporated in 1982, Bolan Casting (PSX: BCL) is a manufacturer of castings for tractors and automotive parts. The company was set up by Pakistan Automobile Corporation (PACO) under the administration of Ministry of Production and the plant was commissio
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
FBR chief's directives for revenue collection

FBR chief's directives for revenue collection

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has directed Chief Commissioners of Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to maximise revenue collection during December 2018 to reduce the revenue shortfall accumulated
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Hamdard's SAP implementation plan unveiled

Hamdard's SAP implementation plan unveiled

Hamdard Pakistan has announced its latest move towards digital business transformation and automation through best in class ERP solution SAP S/4 HANA. At the signing ceremony, recently held at Hamdard corporate office, Karachi, Mrs. Sadia Rashid, Chairper
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold scales over five-month peak

US MIDDAY: gold scales over five-month peak

Gold scaled a more than five-month peak on Wednesday in early trade in New York, bolstered by increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve would tone down its stance on monetary tightening for the next year.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabean futures drop

US MIDDAY: soyabean futures drop

US soyabean futures fell to two-week lows on Wednesday as recently renewed export sales to China following a trade-war truce between Washington and Beijing have been short of expectations. Corn futures also fell on a recent slowdown in production of corn-
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold scaled a more than five-month peak on Wednesday, bolstered by increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve would tone down its stance on monetary tightening for the next year. Having posted gains for two consecutive sessions, gold rose 0.4 percent
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Gold climbs in Asia

Gold climbs in Asia

Gold prices climbed to a more than five-month peak on Wednesday as a softer dollar supported the bullion while investors awaited cues on the rate hike trajectory of the US central bank from its two-day policy meeting. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,25
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Copper rebounds from three-month lows

Copper rebounds from three-month lows

Copper rebounded cautiously on Wednesday from three-month lows hit in the previous session on hopes the US central bank would slow the pace of interest rate rises, supporting metals demand.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil hits eight-week high
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm oil hits eight-week high

Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2 percent to an eight-week high on Wednesday evening, tracking gains in US soyaoil on the Chicago Board of Trade and palm olein on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange. The benchmark palm oil contract for March deliv
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Most Americans against becoming more 'politically correct:' poll

Most Americans against becoming more 'politically correct:' poll

A small majority of Americans say they do not want their country to become more "politically correct," an attitude they see as crimping their freedom to express themselves, a polls said Wednesday. The poll carried out but the Marist Institute for Public O
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US hits Russian intelligence, troll farm with fresh sanctions

US hits Russian intelligence, troll farm with fresh sanctions

The US Treasury hit 15 members of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency with sanctions Wednesday over their alleged roles in interference in the 2016 presidential election and hacking the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Facebook kicks Myanmar military-linked pages off platform

Facebook kicks Myanmar military-linked pages off platform

Facebook has removed hundreds of pages and accounts in Myanmar with hidden links to the military, the platform said Wednesday, as the company scrambles to respond to criticism over failures to control hate speech and misinformation.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Yemen government allies urge swift UN deployment to save Hodeida truce

Yemen government allies urge swift UN deployment to save Hodeida truce

A hard-won ceasefire in Yemen's battleground city of Hodeida will collapse if rebel violations persist and the United Nations does not intervene, the Saudi-led coalition backing the government warned Wednesday. Underscoring still-simmering tensions, the c
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Ten killed in Ethiopian blast

Ten killed in Ethiopian blast

Ten people were killed and one was injured when their minibus was struck by a roadside bomb in a troubled region of western Ethiopia, local television reported Wednesday. The blast occurred on a highway near the border between the regions of Oromia and Be
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
'Big' director Penny Marshall dies

'Big' director Penny Marshall dies

Penny Marshall, the star of ABC's "Laverne and Shirley" who became one of the most successful female directors in history at the helm of "Big," "A League of Their Own" and a string of other hit movies, has died. She was 75. The filmmaker died peacefully i
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sale to Turkey

US approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sale to Turkey

The United States said Wednesday it approved the sale of $3.5 billion in missiles to Turkey, offering an ultimatum after US outrage over the Nato ally's plans to buy from Russia. The State Department said it had informed Congress of plans to sell Turkey a
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
French court sentences Buddhist monk to 12 years

French court sentences Buddhist monk to 12 years

A court in eastern France on Wednesday sentenced a Buddhist monk originally from Bhutan to 12 years in prison over a series of rapes at a communal living compound, including minors. Karma Tshojay, 56, was found guilty after four women, disciples at the "T
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
China warns US against 'weaponising' space

China warns US against 'weaponising' space

China said on Wednesday it opposed the "weaponisation" of space as it criticised US President Donald Trump's orders to create a new command centre for controlling military space operations. "China has consistently proposed the peaceful usage of space, and
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
EU gives US two months to name data privacy ombudsman

EU gives US two months to name data privacy ombudsman

The European Union on Wednesday gave US President Donald Trump two months to name an ombudsman to tackle EU citizens' complaints under a data protection deal sealed by predecessor Barack Obama's team. Brussels has previously sought assurances the Trump ad
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
South Africa issues arrest warrant for Grace Mugabe

South Africa issues arrest warrant for Grace Mugabe

South African police said Wednesday that an arrest warrant had been issued for Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, after she allegedly assaulted a model in Johannesburg in 2017.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Former Bosnian general denies 'crimes against humanity'

Former Bosnian general denies 'crimes against humanity'

A retired Bosnian general on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges of "crimes against humanity" over his alleged role in the murder of more than 300 Serbs, mostly civilians, during the 1990s war.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
China detains third Canadian

China detains third Canadian

China has arrested a third Canadian amid a diplomatic spat between Beijing and Ottawa over the arrest of a Chinese telecom executive, a Canadian official said Wednesday.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Heavy rains to be good for Argentine soya crop

Heavy rains to be good for Argentine soya crop

Rainstorms are sweeping Argentina's soya belt, building soil moisture needed to guarantee good yields when crops blossom in February and providing some cushion for China to buy should its trade war with the United States continue to limit US supplies. Bol
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Volume of business falls on cotton market
Cotton

Volume of business falls on cotton market

Volume of business came down on the cotton market on Wednesday as the ginners started raising asking prices, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,800, they added. Prices of seed cotton in Sindh improved slightly at Rs 3000-4000, in t
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activities at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 120,289 tonnes of cargo comprising 84,031 tonnes of import cargo and 36,258 tonnes of export cargo including 6,020 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargos of
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Brazilian soyabean farmers suffer losses due to drought

Brazilian soyabean farmers suffer losses due to drought

A Brazilian growing season that only last month seemed likely to yield a spectacularly large soyabean crop has turned to drought, portending losses for farmers and a downward revision of the country's grain production forecasts.
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
European wheat futures mixed

European wheat futures mixed

European wheat prices were mixed on Tuesday, with front months pressured by a dip in Chicago while concerns about the impact of cold weather on crops in eastern Europe and the Black Sea supported new crop contracts. Benchmark March milling wheat on Paris-
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
US natural gas futures fall 40 percent

US natural gas futures fall 40 percent

Implied volatility for US natural gas futures tumbled 40 percent on Monday from an all-time high a month ago as weather forecasts for the rest of the year turned warmer, reducing the risk that the amount of gas in storage will run short this winter. At-th
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report

PMEX daily trading report

On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,612. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 22.405 billion and the number of lots traded 34,617. Major business was contributed by NSDQ100 amo
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Asian naphtha cracks up at two-session high

Asian naphtha cracks up at two-session high

Asia's naphtha crack edged up 5 cents to reach a two-session high of $49.48 a tonne on Tuesday as oil prices fell. Fundamentals were slightly better than two weeks ago as some of the recent surplus was absorbed by spot demand for cargoes delivering in Jan
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sterling falls against euro
Currency

Sterling falls against euro

Sterling slid against the euro on Wednesday, dropping to a one-week low as concerns Britain is headed for a disorderly exit from the European Union combined with improved economic sentiment in the euro zone. Diminishing political worries in Italy and stro
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Sri Lankan rupee weakens
Currency

Sri Lankan rupee weakens

The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker on Wednesday amid pressure on the currency due to foreign outflows from bonds and stocks as uncertainty from a political crisis dented sentiment. The rupee ended at 180.50/70 per dollar, compared with 180.10/30 in the pre
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Asian forex: Indonesian rupiah, Indian rupee lead gains

Asian forex: Indonesian rupiah, Indian rupee lead gains

The Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee led gains among Asian currencies on Wednesday, as oil prices plunged overnight and the dollar languished near one-week lows. The rupiah strengthened as much as nearly 1.1 percent in early trade but trimmed some g
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Australian, New Zealand bonds rally

Australian, New Zealand bonds rally

Australian government bonds surged to 1-1/2-year highs on Wednesday, as collapsing oil prices sent a disinflationary signal across world markets while activity in currencies was muted. The Australian three-year bond contract jumped 2.5 ticks to 98.125, a
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Australian, New Zealand bonds rally

Australian, New Zealand bonds rally

Australian government bonds surged to 1-1/2-year highs on Wednesday, as collapsing oil prices sent a disinflationary signal across world markets while activity in currencies was muted. The Australian three-year bond contract jumped 2.5 ticks to 98.125, a
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Dollar slides, euro recovers in New York
Currency

Dollar slides, euro recovers in New York

The dollar fell to a one-week low on Tuesday as investors unwound long bets on the currency, anticipating that the Federal Reserve could slow the pace of US interest rate hikes after this week's policy meeting. The greenback weakened for a second straight
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
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 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).
Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 19, 2018).

Published 20 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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