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Print - 2019-07-21
Cop martyred in Karachi

Cop martyred in Karachi

A police sub-inspector (SI) was martyred in the targeted attack at Site Super Highway in Karachi on Saturday. According to SSP Malir, the SI Ghulam Qadir lost his life when unidentified men opened fire near Wazir Goth. The martyred SI Ghulam was en route
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
North Waziristan bomb attack: Four security personnel injured

North Waziristan bomb attack: Four security personnel injured

Four security personnel were injured in remote controlled bomb attack here on Saturday. According to details, militants attack security personnel with remote controlled bomb near army check post in tehsil Boya of North Waziristan.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
CM terms polls in Fata's merged districts a 'milestone'

CM terms polls in Fata's merged districts a 'milestone'

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has termed the first-ever election on provincial assembly constituencies of the tribal districts of erstwhile FATA as historic milestone declaring it the day of happiness and greetings not for only the tribes
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Land Lease Policy: 120,700 acres to be allotted to farmers: minister

Land Lease Policy: 120,700 acres to be allotted to farmers: minister

Provincial Information and Culture Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that Punjab Cabinet has taken a landmark decision to allot one lac 20 thousand and seven hundred acres of land among the farmers in 30 districts of Punjab province under Land Lease Poli
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

Carjacking cases on the rise in Capital

The Capital city witnessed an increase in incidents of motor vehicle theft as over 10 vehicles including motorbikes were stolen from various localities of the metropolis during the last week.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
APTMA opposes imposition of ST on local cotton
Cotton

APTMA opposes imposition of ST on local cotton

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has opposed imposition of sales tax on local cotton, saying that it will encourage import of cotton under Duty and Tax Remission (DTRE) scheme mainly from India.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
ICJ verdict

ICJ verdict

The International Court of Justice has rejected India's demand that the conviction of Kulbhushan Jadhav be dismissed. Jadhav was working for the Indian intelligence services in Balochistan and the ICJ implied that Jadhav was carrying out espionage and ter
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Battle for change far from over for women in new Sudan

Battle for change far from over for women in new Sudan

She may have spent 40 days in jail for demonstrating against president Omar al-Bashir who has since been toppled but activist Amani Osmane says the battle for women's rights in Sudan is far from over. Women have been at the forefront of the revolt which l
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Unity against Trump won't mask Democratic rifts

Unity against Trump won't mask Democratic rifts

US Democrats presented a united front this week after Donald Trump's coarse attacks on progressive lawmakers, but the solidarity masks deep fissures in the party as it moves toward choosing a 2020 presidential nominee.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Inducting private sector into shipowning

Inducting private sector into shipowning

Successive governments in Pakistan have been making efforts for the revival of the shipping industry since the early 1990s. A number of policy decisions and taxation incentives have been offered from time to time, however, these efforts have remained unsu
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Finally, England have won the World Cup

Finally, England have won the World Cup

They say cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties. Can it be as uncertain as it was last Sunday at Lord's where epic final between England and New Zealand tied, Super Over tied and hosts England won on boundary count? Who had ever even heard of such a
Updated 22 Jul, 2019 06:31am
Where polio eradication programme went wrong

Where polio eradication programme went wrong

It was way back in 1994 that the then prime minister Benazir Bhutto launched the first polio eradication campaign; yet after two-and-a-half decades of regular countrywide anti-polio drives, the affliction refuses to go away. The reasons, as explained by P
Updated 22 Jul, 2019 06:31am
Mainstreaming seminaries

Mainstreaming seminaries

According to media reports, a set of concrete proposals has been firmed up that would require teaching of compulsory contemporary subjects like English, Maths and Pakistan Studies in religious seminaries and seminary pupils will be required to appear in a
Updated 22 Jul, 2019 06:31am
Soldier martyred, four civilians hurt in Indian firing on LoC
Exchange

Soldier martyred, four civilians hurt in Indian firing on LoC

A Pakistan Army officer was martyred and three civilians got injured on Saturday as "the Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing" and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), the Army's media wing reported. According to Inter-Services Public Relations
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Soldier martyred, four civilians hurt in Indian firing on LoC
Exchange

Soldier martyred, four civilians hurt in Indian firing on LoC

A Pakistan Army officer was martyred and three civilians got injured on Saturday as "the Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing" and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), the Army's media wing reported. According to Inter-Services Public Relations
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network
Exchange

PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has invited applications for trial of 5th Generation (5G) wireless network in the country. The Authority has sought applications from its licensees, R&D organisations, academic institutions, equipment and/or devi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network
Exchange

PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has invited applications for trial of 5th Generation (5G) wireless network in the country. The Authority has sought applications from its licensees, R&D organisations, academic institutions, equipment and/or devi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network
Exchange

PTA invites applications for trial run of 5G network

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has invited applications for trial of 5th Generation (5G) wireless network in the country. The Authority has sought applications from its licensees, R&D organisations, academic institutions, equipment and/or devi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
CEO Qatar Airways meets PM

CEO Qatar Airways meets PM

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways Akbar Albaker on Saturday called upon the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan during his transit flight to Washington on his maiden US state trip. Accompanied by a small delegation, Prime Minister Imran
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
CEO Qatar Airways meets PM

CEO Qatar Airways meets PM

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways Akbar Albaker on Saturday called upon the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan during his transit flight to Washington on his maiden US state trip. Accompanied by a small delegation, Prime Minister Imran
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

Saudi Arabia has begun supplying oil on deferred payments to Pakistan as the first vessel carrying Arab Light Crude Oil cargo berthed at Karachi Port on Saturday. "The first vessel M.T. Quetta arrived under the financing facility has berthed at Karachi Po
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

Saudi Arabia has begun supplying oil on deferred payments to Pakistan as the first vessel carrying Arab Light Crude Oil cargo berthed at Karachi Port on Saturday. "The first vessel M.T. Quetta arrived under the financing facility has berthed at Karachi Po
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

First vessel of Saudi oil reaches Karachi port

Saudi Arabia has begun supplying oil on deferred payments to Pakistan as the first vessel carrying Arab Light Crude Oil cargo berthed at Karachi Port on Saturday. "The first vessel M.T. Quetta arrived under the financing facility has berthed at Karachi Po
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

The Cabinet has reduced Additional Custom Duty (ACD) from seven percent to two percent on the import of edible oil with immediate effect, official sources told Business Recorder. The Revenue Division, sources said, informed the Cabinet on July 16,
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

The Cabinet has reduced Additional Custom Duty (ACD) from seven percent to two percent on the import of edible oil with immediate effect, official sources told Business Recorder. The Revenue Division, sources said, informed the Cabinet on July 16,
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

Additional duty on edible oil slashed by 5 percent

The Cabinet has reduced Additional Custom Duty (ACD) from seven percent to two percent on the import of edible oil with immediate effect, official sources told Business Recorder. The Revenue Division, sources said, informed the Cabinet on July 16,
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
New collection setup in the offing: Taxman''s role being curtailed

New collection setup in the offing: Taxman''s role being curtailed

The Federal Board of Revenue is planning to implement the "E-FBR New Virtual Setup" to totally automate registration, monitoring and tax payments of the new taxpayers without any interaction with the tax department. A senior FBR Member told Business Re
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
New collection setup in the offing: Taxman's role being curtailed

New collection setup in the offing: Taxman's role being curtailed

The Federal Board of Revenue is planning to implement the "E-FBR New Virtual Setup" to totally automate registration, monitoring and tax payments of the new taxpayers without any interaction with the tax department. A senior FBR Member told Business Re
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
New collection setup in the offing: Taxman's role being curtailed

New collection setup in the offing: Taxman's role being curtailed

The Federal Board of Revenue is planning to implement the "E-FBR New Virtual Setup" to totally automate registration, monitoring and tax payments of the new taxpayers without any interaction with the tax department. A senior FBR Member told Business Re
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Regional security: Saudi king approves hosting US troops

Regional security: Saudi king approves hosting US troops

Saudi Arabia's King Salman approved hosting US forces in the country to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The US Defense Department confirmed the move in a statement, saying it would deploy troops and r
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Regional security: Saudi king approves hosting US troops

Regional security: Saudi king approves hosting US troops

Saudi Arabia's King Salman approved hosting US forces in the country to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The US Defense Department confirmed the move in a statement, saying it would deploy troops and r
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
European powers urge Iran to release tanker

European powers urge Iran to release tanker

European powers urged Iran on Saturday to release a British-flagged tanker it seized in the Strait of Hormuz in what Britain called a "dangerous" move, warning its ships to avoid the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
European powers urge Iran to release tanker

European powers urge Iran to release tanker

European powers urged Iran on Saturday to release a British-flagged tanker it seized in the Strait of Hormuz in what Britain called a "dangerous" move, warning its ships to avoid the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Iran ignores calls to free British tanker

Iran ignores calls to free British tanker

Iran ignored mounting European appeals on Saturday to release a British-flagged tanker as London denounced a "dangerous move" and summoned a senior diplomat of the Islamic republic. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized the Stena Impero on
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Iran ignores calls to free British tanker

Iran ignores calls to free British tanker

Iran ignored mounting European appeals on Saturday to release a British-flagged tanker as London denounced a "dangerous move" and summoned a senior diplomat of the Islamic republic. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized the Stena Impero on
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that despite lower than the target wheat crop output in FY19, carryover stocks are sufficient to cover the domestic consumptive requirements of 25.8 million tons. According to a recent SBP report, there is some di
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that despite lower than the target wheat crop output in FY19, carryover stocks are sufficient to cover the domestic consumptive requirements of 25.8 million tons. According to a recent SBP report, there is some di
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

Wheat stocks sufficient to meet domestic needs: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that despite lower than the target wheat crop output in FY19, carryover stocks are sufficient to cover the domestic consumptive requirements of 25.8 million tons. According to a recent SBP report, there is some di
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Senate session summoned on 23rd

Senate session summoned on 23rd

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has finally summoned an all important session of the Upper House of the Parliament, which is expected to decide about his fate, on July 23, the last date to summon the upcoming session in accordance with constitutional provi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Senate session summoned on 23rd

Senate session summoned on 23rd

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has finally summoned an all important session of the Upper House of the Parliament, which is expected to decide about his fate, on July 23, the last date to summon the upcoming session in accordance with constitutional provi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment
Currency

China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment

China lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector Saturday, as the world''s second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the US. China will remove shareholding limits on foreign ownership of
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment
Currency

China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment

China lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector Saturday, as the world's second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the US. China will remove shareholding limits on foreign ownership of
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment
Currency

China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment

China lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector Saturday, as the world's second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the US. China will remove shareholding limits on foreign ownership of
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Civilian, military leadership on the same page: Firdous

Civilian, military leadership on the same page: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said for the first time the government and military are on the same page. While addressing a press conference here on Saturday, she said Prime Minister I
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Civilian, military leadership on the same page: Firdous

Civilian, military leadership on the same page: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said for the first time the government and military are on the same page. While addressing a press conference here on Saturday, she said Prime Minister I
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PTI, independent: candidates leading tally

PTI, independent: candidates leading tally

In tribal regions' first-ever election of KP provincial elections, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and independent candidates were leading as per unofficial and unverified results reported till our going to the press. Following are constituency-wise results comp
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PTI, independent: candidates leading tally

PTI, independent: candidates leading tally

In tribal regions' first-ever election of KP provincial elections, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and independent candidates were leading as per unofficial and unverified results reported till our going to the press. Following are constituency-wise results comp
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Tribal regions hold first-ever provincial polls

Tribal regions hold first-ever provincial polls

The polling in merged tribal districts on Saturday for 16 general seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly remained peaceful at large. Amid unprecedented security measures, the voting process began at 8am which continued without any interval and culminated pe
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Tribal regions hold first-ever provincial polls

Tribal regions hold first-ever provincial polls

The polling in merged tribal districts on Saturday for 16 general seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly remained peaceful at large. Amid unprecedented security measures, the voting process began at 8am which continued without any interval and culminated pe
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan has offered, albeit conditionally, to allow Afghan cargo vehicles to Wagah with devising mechanism and giving similar dispensation for its access to Sher Khan Bandar of Herat province for linkage with Central Asian Republics and Europe. The condi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan has offered, albeit conditionally, to allow Afghan cargo vehicles to Wagah with devising mechanism and giving similar dispensation for its access to Sher Khan Bandar of Herat province for linkage with Central Asian Republics and Europe. The condi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan seeks access to Sher Khan port

Pakistan has offered, albeit conditionally, to allow Afghan cargo vehicles to Wagah with devising mechanism and giving similar dispensation for its access to Sher Khan Bandar of Herat province for linkage with Central Asian Republics and Europe. The condi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Imran arrives in Washington

Imran arrives in Washington

Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Washington on his three-day visit to the United States in the wee hours of Sunday. The prime minister is visiting US on the invitation of President Donald Trump. The premier is accompanied by Adviser to Prime Minister
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Imran arrives in Washington

Imran arrives in Washington

Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Washington on his three-day visit to the United States in the wee hours of Sunday. The prime minister is visiting US on the invitation of President Donald Trump. The premier is accompanied by Adviser to Prime Minister
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Your rupee last quarter
Exchange

Your rupee last quarter

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter (April 01 to June 28 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 20, 2019) and the forecast for Sunday (July 21, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 20, 2019)

Published 21 Jul, 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 Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 20, 2019).

Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee depicted no change against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of modest trading, dealers said.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee depicted no change against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of modest trading, dealers said.
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Africa Cup champs Algeria return to hero's welcome

Africa Cup champs Algeria return to hero's welcome

Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria arrived home Saturday to a hero's welcome from a huge crowd of joyful supporters and a "water salute" for their plane at Algiers airport. "One, two, three, viva Algeria!" tens of thousands of flag-waving fans lining
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has opted out of India's tour of West Indies as the selectors embark on their search for his successor once the long-serving wicketkeeper-batsman hangs up his boots for good. Dhoni is an honorary lieutenant colonel in India's territor
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Bangladesh cricketers arrive in Sri Lanka under high security

Bangladesh cricketers arrive in Sri Lanka under high security

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka amid tight security on Saturday, the first foreign sporting side to visit the island since the deadly Easter attacks earlier this year. More than 250 people were killed in the April 21 bombings targeting ho
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Six Cuban football players defect in US

Six Cuban football players defect in US

Six Cuban football players from a national youth team defected in New York, Cuba's state-run daily Granma said. The team was on its way to the US Virgin Islands to play a qualifying match for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. During a stopover in New Yor
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
U-19 high performance cricket skill plan begins

U-19 high performance cricket skill plan begins

The High Performance Skill and Training Program for national Under-19 cricketers will get underway here at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) from July 22. A contingent of 17 players comprising members of the Pakistan side which whitewashed South Africa U
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
PCB felicitates Sana Mir for inclusion in ICC body

PCB felicitates Sana Mir for inclusion in ICC body

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has congratulated Pakistan women's cricket star Sana Mir for her inclusion in the ICC Women's Committee as one of the three current player representatives. Former England player Clare Connor has been retained as the Chair
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Suedzucker sees no turnaround yet in tough sugar market

Suedzucker sees no turnaround yet in tough sugar market

Suedzucker, Europe's largest sugar refiner, said on Thursday that trading conditions remained intensely difficult with low sugar prices and no turnaround likely for the company's current financial year. "Our group forecast for the current financial year s
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing economy

IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing economy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reducing its 2019 oil demand forecast due to a slowing global economy amid a US-China trade spat, its executive director said on Thursday. The IEA is revising its 2019 global oil demand growth forecast to 1.1 milli
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Ivory Coast, Ghana end suspension of cocoa sales

Ivory Coast, Ghana end suspension of cocoa sales

Top cocoa growers Ivory Coast and Ghana agreed on Tuesday to lift the suspension of cocoa sales for the 2020/2021 season, according to an official letter seen by Reuters. The suspension of forward sales was lifted after the two countries agreed to a new p
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China's Tsingshan roils nickel market with buying spree
Exchange

China's Tsingshan roils nickel market with buying spree

Chinese firm Tsingshan Holding Group has been buying large quantities of stainless steel ingredient nickel on the London Metal Exchange (LME) to supplement its own output, two sources familiar with the matter said. They could not specify the amounts Tsing
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Brazil soyabeans lose protein, China sales at risk

Brazil soyabeans lose protein, China sales at risk

The protein content in Brazilian soyabeans fell for the first time in four harvests in 2018, according to preliminary government data, a development that has already cost Brazilian companies business with top buyer China. Declining protein levels in Brazi
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
Persistent demand pushes cotton rates up
Cotton

Persistent demand pushes cotton rates up

Prices maintained upward march on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate showed further increase of Rs 50 to Rs 8400, they added. In ready session, around 7,000 bales of cotton changed hands
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures slide

CBOT wheat futures slide

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dropped on Thursday as the US harvest brought new supplies in from farmers' fields and amid widespread selling in commodities, market analysts said. CBOT September soft red winter wheat slid 12 cents to$4.93-1/2 per bu
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
China's iron ore futures lower in wobbly trade
Exchange

China's iron ore futures lower in wobbly trade

China's iron ore futures edged lower in Thursday's wobbly trade, with market participants reassessing the supply outlook amid indications of a rebound in shipments of the steelmaking raw material from top exporters Australia and Brazil. The most-actively
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am
'Expect craziness' as China readies debut of Nasdaq-style board
Exchange

'Expect craziness' as China readies debut of Nasdaq-style board

In a packed Shanghai classroom on a hot afternoon, nearly a hundred "mom-and-pop" investors were honing their trading skills ahead of the first opening bell for China's Nasdaq-style tech board. They were learning survival techniques from veteran trader Sh
Published 21 Jul, 2019 12:00am