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Print - 2019-01-15
Oil, gas companies'' directors to be hired through ads

Oil, gas companies'' directors to be hired through ads

The federal government will appoint directors of the boards of oil and gas companies through advertisement. The government has initiated the process of hiring professionals for the position of directors through advertisement. The steps have been taken in
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Oil, gas companies' directors to be hired through ads

Oil, gas companies' directors to be hired through ads

The federal government will appoint directors of the boards of oil and gas companies through advertisement. The government has initiated the process of hiring professionals for the position of directors through advertisement. The steps have been taken in
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Oil, gas companies' directors to be hired through ads

Oil, gas companies' directors to be hired through ads

The federal government will appoint directors of the boards of oil and gas companies through advertisement. The government has initiated the process of hiring professionals for the position of directors through advertisement. The steps have been taken in
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Saudi Arabia will invest an estimated $10 billion in the setting-up of a deep conversion oil refinery at Gwadar and petrochemical sector. The minister said this during an inform
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Saudi Arabia will invest an estimated $10 billion in the setting-up of a deep conversion oil refinery at Gwadar and petrochemical sector. The minister said this during an inform
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Saudi Arabia to invest $10 billion, says petroleum minister

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Saudi Arabia will invest an estimated $10 billion in the setting-up of a deep conversion oil refinery at Gwadar and petrochemical sector. The minister said this during an inform
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 47.83 points or 1.16 percent to close at 4,175.24 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,187.09 and intraday low of 4,127.2
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 47.83 points or 1.16 percent to close at 4,175.24 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,187.09 and intraday low of 4,127.2
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

BRIndex100 snaps losing streak

Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 47.83 points or 1.16 percent to close at 4,175.24 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,187.09 and intraday low of 4,127.2
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

The World Bank has prepared preliminary recommendations for improvement in doing business in Pakistan after exhaustive consultations with the stakeholders, suggesting a number of short-term and mid-term measures at the federal and provincial levels in thi
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

The World Bank has prepared preliminary recommendations for improvement in doing business in Pakistan after exhaustive consultations with the stakeholders, suggesting a number of short-term and mid-term measures at the federal and provincial levels in thi
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

Doing business: WB prepares preliminary recommendations

The World Bank has prepared preliminary recommendations for improvement in doing business in Pakistan after exhaustive consultations with the stakeholders, suggesting a number of short-term and mid-term measures at the federal and provincial levels in thi
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
EU intervenes on Brexit deal on eve of historic UK vote

EU intervenes on Brexit deal on eve of historic UK vote

Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday published further assurances from the EU on the eve of a crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal and warned MPs that rejecting it would lead to "paralysis" that could see Britain stay in the bloc. European Commis
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
EU intervenes on Brexit deal on eve of historic UK vote

EU intervenes on Brexit deal on eve of historic UK vote

Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday published further assurances from the EU on the eve of a crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal and warned MPs that rejecting it would lead to "paralysis" that could see Britain stay in the bloc. European Commis
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Federal Minister for Power Umar Ayub Khan to file contracts, international awards, against Pakistan and details about validity and users of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Heading a three-member bench, Chie
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Federal Minister for Power Umar Ayub Khan to file contracts, international awards, against Pakistan and details about validity and users of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Heading a three-member bench, Chie
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

SC seeks details of government-IPPs deals

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Federal Minister for Power Umar Ayub Khan to file contracts, international awards, against Pakistan and details about validity and users of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Heading a three-member bench, Chie
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Government must rein in NAB: Zardari

Government must rein in NAB: Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party's Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari demanded on Monday that chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should appear before the Parliament to brief it about the ongoing corruption cases. Speaking on the floor of National Assembly, he
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Government must rein in NAB: Zardari

Government must rein in NAB: Zardari

Pakistan Peoples Party's Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari demanded on Monday that chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should appear before the Parliament to brief it about the ongoing corruption cases. Speaking on the floor of National Assembly, he
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PML-N needs new leadership: minister

PML-N needs new leadership: minister

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday that the Supreme Court verdict dismissing the National Accountability Bureau's appeal against Nawaz Sharif and others in the Avenfield case is legally a right decision. In a s
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
PML-N needs new leadership: minister

PML-N needs new leadership: minister

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday that the Supreme Court verdict dismissing the National Accountability Bureau's appeal against Nawaz Sharif and others in the Avenfield case is legally a right decision. In a s
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Avenfield Apartments case: NAB appeal against IHC verdict dismissed

Avenfield Apartments case: NAB appeal against IHC verdict dismissed

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) appeal against the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judgement that suspended verdict and granted bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Safdar in the Avenfi
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Avenfield Apartments case: NAB appeal against IHC verdict dismissed

Avenfield Apartments case: NAB appeal against IHC verdict dismissed

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) appeal against the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judgement that suspended verdict and granted bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Safdar in the Avenfi
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Zalmay Khalilzad arrives today

Zalmay Khalilzad arrives today

The US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad will arrive today (Tuesday) here on a five-day visit. Khalilzad will meet senior civil and military leaders during his visit. He will also hold delegation-level talks at the Foreign
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Zalmay Khalilzad arrives today

Zalmay Khalilzad arrives today

The US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad will arrive today (Tuesday) here on a five-day visit. Khalilzad will meet senior civil and military leaders during his visit. He will also hold delegation-level talks at the Foreign
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Oil falls over two percent on concerns about China slowdown

Oil falls over two percent on concerns about China slowdown

Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Monday, taking a pause after a recent rally, pressured by data showing weakening imports and exports in China that raised new worries about a global economic slowdown hurting crude demand. Brent crude futures lost $1
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Soyabeans sink

Soyabeans sink

US soyabean futures fell to a 1-1/2-week low on Monday on technical selling and on concerns about demand from China as the world's top soya importer remains locked in a tariff war with the United States. Wheat also fell after Russia, the world's top suppl
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold surges

US MIDDAY: gold surges

Gold prices rose on Monday as global stocks fell on an unexpected drop in China's exports that signaled further weakening in the world's second-largest economy and prompted investors to seek safety in the precious metal. Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to $1,2
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Base metals fall as China's exports slump

Base metals fall as China's exports slump

Copper prices fell on Monday as unexpectedly soft trade data in top consumer China outweighed record imports of the metal's concentrates last year. China's total exports fell by the most in two years in December, while its imports also contracted, pointin
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 14, 2019) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 15, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Middle East crude mixed; Murban trades at wide discount

Middle East crude mixed; Murban trades at wide discount

Middle East crude benchmarks were mixed on Monday with DME Oman edging up but cash Dubai fell. Light sour Murban crude has finally traded after several days of offers from Total, BP and Vitol. Shell bought a March-loading Murban cargo from Total on Platts
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Palm oil in sharpest fall in six weeks

Palm oil in sharpest fall in six weeks

Malaysian palm oil futures saw its sharpest daily decline in six weeks on Monday, reversing earlier gains after the market turned bearish ahead of export data from cargo surveyors. The data, due on Tuesday, is expected to show slowing growth in exports fo
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
China copper imports hit record high in 2018

China copper imports hit record high in 2018

China's unwrought copper imports rose 12.9 percent to a record annual high of 5.3 million tonnes in 2018, customs data showed on Monday, boosted by the country's crackdown on scrap metal shipments. For December, imports fell 4.7 percent from the previous
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Russian wheat follows global benchmarks higher

Russian wheat follows global benchmarks higher

Russian wheat exports rose slightly in the first half of January on strong demand from a major buyer, an increase in global benchmarks and a stronger rouble, analysts said on Monday. Russia's rouble has risen against the dollar in January, while Chicago b
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Arabica coffee falls; sugar, cocoa slip

Arabica coffee falls; sugar, cocoa slip

Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell for the third consecutive session on Monday, pressured by expectations of plentiful supplies and renewed speculative selling as chart signals weakened, while sugar and cocoa also slipped. March arabica coffee settled dow
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Gold moves up in Asia

Gold moves up in Asia

Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Monday as the dollar fell on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not raise rates this year and as Asian stocks tumbled after lacklustre China data pointed to a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Gold gains in Europe

Gold gains in Europe

Gold prices rose on Monday as global stocks fell on data showing China exports unexpectedly fell, pointing to further weakening in the world's second-largest economy and prompting investors to seek safety in the precious metal. Spot gold rose 0.21 percent
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Ivory Coast dry season could impact cocoa mid-crop

Ivory Coast dry season could impact cocoa mid-crop

Dry weather in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week could hinder the development of the April-to-September mid-crop, farmers said on Monday. The world's top cocoa producer is in the midst of the dry season, which runs from November to lat
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans sink

US MIDDAY: soyabeans sink

US soyabean futures fell to a 1-1/2-week low on Monday on technical selling and on concerns about demand from China as the world's top soya importer remains locked in a tariff war with the United States. Wheat also fell after Russia, the world's top suppl
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 14, 2019)

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 14, 2019).

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed seven paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 138.93 and it also lost nine paisas for selling Rs at Rs 138.95, they said.
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed patterns
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed patterns

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed seven paisas versus the dollar for buying at Rs 138.93 and it also lost nine paisas for selling Rs at Rs 138.95, they said.
Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:00am
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