News Archives for Print - 2019-08-02

Pakistan decides to grant consular access to Jadhav

Pakistan has decided to grant consular access to Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav today (Friday) in light of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) July 17 verdict and a proposal to this effect has been extended to Indian government for response, Foreign Of

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Iran says US sanctioning of Zarif 'childish'

Iran accused the United States on Thursday of "childish behaviour" driven by fear after Washington imposed sanctions on its foreign minister, fanning tensions between two foes at loggerheads over Gulf shipping and Iran's nuclear programme. Fears of a Midd

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Iran says US sanctioning of Zarif 'childish'

Iran accused the United States on Thursday of "childish behaviour" driven by fear after Washington imposed sanctions on its foreign minister, fanning tensions between two foes at loggerheads over Gulf shipping and Iran's nuclear programme. Fears of a Midd

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

No plan to shut down exchange companies: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reiterated that there is not plan to shut down Exchange Companies. A meeting of exchange companies with State Bank''s officials was held on Wednesday evening. During the meeting Malik Bostan President Forex Association

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

No plan to shut down exchange companies: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reiterated that there is not plan to shut down Exchange Companies. A meeting of exchange companies with State Bank's officials was held on Wednesday evening. During the meeting Malik Bostan President Forex Association

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

No plan to shut down exchange companies: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reiterated that there is not plan to shut down Exchange Companies. A meeting of exchange companies with State Bank's officials was held on Wednesday evening. During the meeting Malik Bostan President Forex Association

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

3,000 containers stuck inside KICT as workers go on strike

Around 3,000 containers are stuck at Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT), following workers'' two-day strike (Tuesday & Wednesday), putting excessive financial burden of detention charges on the trade. According to details, private workers at

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

3,000 containers stuck inside KICT as workers go on strike

Around 3,000 containers are stuck at Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT), following workers' two-day strike (Tuesday & Wednesday), putting excessive financial burden of detention charges on the trade. According to details, private workers at

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

3,000 containers stuck inside KICT as workers go on strike

Around 3,000 containers are stuck at Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT), following workers' two-day strike (Tuesday & Wednesday), putting excessive financial burden of detention charges on the trade. According to details, private workers at

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Houthis strike Aden military parade with missile, drone

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on a military parade in Aden, the seat of government and a stronghold of the Saudi-led military coalition, killing 36 people according to the interior ministry. An explosi

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Houthis strike Aden military parade with missile, drone

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on a military parade in Aden, the seat of government and a stronghold of the Saudi-led military coalition, killing 36 people according to the interior ministry. An explosi

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

PM phones Salman, condoles death of Prince Bandar

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Thursday, while reaffirming the closeness of the bilateral fraternal ties, reiterated their shared resolve to forge a stronger partnership, covering all aspects of the bilateral relations.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

PM phones Salman, condoles death of Prince Bandar

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Thursday, while reaffirming the closeness of the bilateral fraternal ties, reiterated their shared resolve to forge a stronger partnership, covering all aspects of the bilateral relations.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

World markets: Identity of Pakistani products at stake due to non-enactment of GI law

Due to the lack of Geographical Indication (GI) legislation, Pakistan has not been able to get premium of its GIs in international market and protect the products legally that have been usurped there, such as Paul Smiths Peshawari Chappal, Moroccan Ajrak

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

World markets: Identity of Pakistani products at stake due to non-enactment of GI law

Due to the lack of Geographical Indication (GI) legislation, Pakistan has not been able to get premium of its GIs in international market and protect the products legally that have been usurped there, such as Paul Smiths Peshawari Chappal, Moroccan Ajrak

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

World markets: Identity of Pakistani products at stake due to non-enactment of GI law

Due to the lack of Geographical Indication (GI) legislation, Pakistan has not been able to get premium of its GIs in international market and protect the products legally that have been usurped there, such as Paul Smiths Peshawari Chappal, Moroccan Ajrak

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Fake bank accounts case: Ex-Karachi land department official turns approver

The Accountability Court hearing multibillion rupees fake bank accounts case on Thursday ordered release of a co-accused Sajjad Abbasi after he filed an application to become an approver. The officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) produced form

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Fake bank accounts case: Ex-Karachi land department official turns approver

The Accountability Court hearing multibillion rupees fake bank accounts case on Thursday ordered release of a co-accused Sajjad Abbasi after he filed an application to become an approver. The officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) produced form

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Fake bank accounts case: Ex-Karachi land department official turns approver

The Accountability Court hearing multibillion rupees fake bank accounts case on Thursday ordered release of a co-accused Sajjad Abbasi after he filed an application to become an approver. The officials of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) produced form

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia on August 11

The sighting of the moon indicates that Friday, Aug 2, would be Zul Hijjah 1. The festival of Eid-ul-Azha will begin on Sunday, August 11, after the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening. The sighting of the moon indicates that Fri

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia on August 11

The sighting of the moon indicates that Friday, Aug 2, would be Zul Hijjah 1. The festival of Eid-ul-Azha will begin on Sunday, August 11, after the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening. The sighting of the moon indicates that Fri

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden killed: US media

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza, chosen heir to the leadership of Al-Qaeda, has been killed, US media reported Wednesday citing American officials. NBC News said three US officials had confirmed they had information of Hamza bin Laden's death, but gave no det

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden killed: US media

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza, chosen heir to the leadership of Al-Qaeda, has been killed, US media reported Wednesday citing American officials. NBC News said three US officials had confirmed they had information of Hamza bin Laden's death, but gave no det

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

2003 to 2017: $2 billion collected through Saindak project from China: Omar

Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Thursday said that a total of $2 billion had been collected through Saindak project from China during 2003 to 2017. During the question hour session of the National Assembly, the minister told the House that a state-o

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

2003 to 2017: $2 billion collected through Saindak project from China: Omar

Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Thursday said that a total of $2 billion had been collected through Saindak project from China during 2003 to 2017. During the question hour session of the National Assembly, the minister told the House that a state-o

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

2003 to 2017: $2 billion collected through Saindak project from China: Omar

Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Thursday said that a total of $2 billion had been collected through Saindak project from China during 2003 to 2017. During the question hour session of the National Assembly, the minister told the House that a state-o

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (August 01, 2019) and the forecast for Friday (August 02, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Indian national held for spying

Two security officials say authorities have arrested an Indian national who was allegedly spying on a nuclear enrichment facility in Dera Ghazi Khan.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Forex reserves up $199 million

The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the country rose by some $199 million to $15.062 billion at the end of last week. During the week ending July 26, 2019, the State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increased by $155 million to

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

'You've proved that Senate trusts you,' PM tells Sanjrani

Soon after the Senate rejected the no-confidence motion against Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated him, saying the House reposed confidence on him by rejecting the opposition's conspiracy for his removal. During a telephon

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

'You've proved that Senate trusts you,' PM tells Sanjrani

Soon after the Senate rejected the no-confidence motion against Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated him, saying the House reposed confidence on him by rejecting the opposition's conspiracy for his removal. During a telephon

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Off to a slow start - II

The preliminary results for the month of July indicate that FBR has collected Rs 278 billion. Last year the collection was Rs 251 billion. This shows a growth rate of 10.8%. How to assess whether this is a good collection performance that would meet the a

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Off to a slow start - II

The preliminary results for the month of July indicate that FBR has collected Rs 278 billion. Last year the collection was Rs 251 billion. This shows a growth rate of 10.8%. How to assess whether this is a good collection performance that would meet the a

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 01, 2019)

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IPPs facing probe question government''s wisdom

Independent Power Producers (IPPs) facing a probe for allegedly raking in high profits on Thursday raised the question as to whether the government is entering into an administrative nightmare by investigating the private power projects. This was the crux

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IPPs facing probe question government's wisdom

Independent Power Producers (IPPs) facing a probe for allegedly raking in high profits on Thursday raised the question as to whether the government is entering into an administrative nightmare by investigating the private power projects. This was the crux

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

IPPs facing probe question government's wisdom

Independent Power Producers (IPPs) facing a probe for allegedly raking in high profits on Thursday raised the question as to whether the government is entering into an administrative nightmare by investigating the private power projects. This was the crux

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

July CPI inflation up 2.3 percent MoM

Consumers Price Index (CPI) on monthly basis has registered an increase of 2.3 percent as it jumped from 246.82 points to 252.46 points in July 2019 against June 2019 while CPI on yearly basis went up by 10.34 percent as it jumped to 252.46 points in July

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

July CPI inflation up 2.3 percent MoM

Consumers Price Index (CPI) on monthly basis has registered an increase of 2.3 percent as it jumped from 246.82 points to 252.46 points in July 2019 against June 2019 while CPI on yearly basis went up by 10.34 percent as it jumped to 252.46 points in July

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

July CPI inflation up 2.3 percent MoM

Consumers Price Index (CPI) on monthly basis has registered an increase of 2.3 percent as it jumped from 246.82 points to 252.46 points in July 2019 against June 2019 while CPI on yearly basis went up by 10.34 percent as it jumped to 252.46 points in July

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Kerb

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of horse trading

Enraged leadership of opposition parties on Thursday accused the government of horse trading and announced that they would hold an all parties' conference to "expose the hidden forces" behind their members' last-minute switch of loyalties and defection.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

Rising trend prevailed on the money market on Thursday as the rupee posted fresh gains against the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee gained about 50 paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 159.38 and Rs 159.4

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Government accused of horse trading

Enraged leadership of opposition parties on Thursday accused the government of horse trading and announced that they would hold an all parties' conference to "expose the hidden forces" behind their members' last-minute switch of loyalties and defection.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency

THE RUPEE: all-round gains

Rising trend prevailed on the money market on Thursday as the rupee posted fresh gains against the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee gained about 50 paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 159.38 and Rs 159.4

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

No-confidence motion defeated: 14 Opposite senators help Sanjrani stay on as chairman

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani Thursday narrowly survived a no-confidence motion, just by three votes, in what comes as major setback to the joint opposition that had moved the motion, the one-and-only in Pakistan's legislative history. Deputy Chairman Sa

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

No-confidence motion defeated: 14 Opposite senators help Sanjrani stay on as chairman

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani Thursday narrowly survived a no-confidence motion, just by three votes, in what comes as major setback to the joint opposition that had moved the motion, the one-and-only in Pakistan's legislative history. Deputy Chairman Sa

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LSE unveils $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv

London Stock Exchange unveiled Thursday a $27 billion takeover of US financial data provider Refinitiv that marks a major strategy shift to providing investors with a wider range of services.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LSE unveils $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv

London Stock Exchange unveiled Thursday a $27 billion takeover of US financial data provider Refinitiv that marks a major strategy shift to providing investors with a wider range of services.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

LSE unveils $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv

London Stock Exchange unveiled Thursday a $27 billion takeover of US financial data provider Refinitiv that marks a major strategy shift to providing investors with a wider range of services.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Regional peace, bilateral ties: PM acknowledges Trump''s vision

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed satisfaction on his successful visit to the US and acknowledged the vision of President Donald Trump regarding peace in the region as well as bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (August 01, 2019)

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Regional peace, bilateral ties: PM acknowledges Trump's vision

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed satisfaction on his successful visit to the US and acknowledged the vision of President Donald Trump regarding peace in the region as well as bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (August 01, 2019)

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Regional peace, bilateral ties: PM acknowledges Trump's vision

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed satisfaction on his successful visit to the US and acknowledged the vision of President Donald Trump regarding peace in the region as well as bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (August 01, 2019)

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index down 99.37 points: BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note following selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 12.26 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,336.10 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,361.82 and intraday low of 3,328.31 points. Vo

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index down 99.37 points: BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note following selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 12.26 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,336.10 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,361.82 and intraday low of 3,328.31 points. Vo

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index down 99.37 points: BRIndex100 retreats

Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note following selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 12.26 points or 0.37 percent to close at 3,336.10 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 3,361.82 and intraday low of 3,328.31 points. Vo

Updated 02 Aug, 2019 04:48am

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Draft of scheme released: Small shop owners can opt for fixed tax regime: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a simplified ''Small Shopkeepers Scheme'', allowing small shop owners to opt for fixed tax regime based on location and size of shop with no audit/examination of such shopkeepers. The FBR has released the draf

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Draft of scheme released: Small shop owners can opt for fixed tax regime: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a simplified 'Small Shopkeepers Scheme', allowing small shop owners to opt for fixed tax regime based on location and size of shop with no audit/examination of such shopkeepers. The FBR has released the draft

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Draft of scheme released: Small shop owners can opt for fixed tax regime: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a simplified 'Small Shopkeepers Scheme', allowing small shop owners to opt for fixed tax regime based on location and size of shop with no audit/examination of such shopkeepers. The FBR has released the draft

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Companies Provisionally Listed Trading Commenced From

Companies provisionally listed trading commenced from

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Unregistered sellers can''t recover GST from buyers: FBR

To stop practice of charging sales tax from costumers by un-registered outlets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the general public to check whether the sellers/suppliers of goods, collecting sales tax from customers on purchases, are register

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Unregistered sellers can't recover GST from buyers: FBR

To stop practice of charging sales tax from costumers by un-registered outlets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the general public to check whether the sellers/suppliers of goods, collecting sales tax from customers on purchases, are register

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Unregistered sellers can't recover GST from buyers: FBR

To stop practice of charging sales tax from costumers by un-registered outlets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the general public to check whether the sellers/suppliers of goods, collecting sales tax from customers on purchases, are register

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

FBR issues simplified tax regime for traders

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday issued simplified tax regime for the traders addressing all their major concerns with the objective to document traders without creating any kind of harassment. In this regard, the FBR has released the draft aut

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Exchange

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

FBR issues simplified tax regime for traders

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday issued simplified tax regime for the traders addressing all their major concerns with the objective to document traders without creating any kind of harassment. In this regard, the FBR has released the draft aut

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

FBR issues simplified tax regime for traders

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday issued simplified tax regime for the traders addressing all their major concerns with the objective to document traders without creating any kind of harassment. In this regard, the FBR has released the draft aut

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Khalilzad meets PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to remain engaged with the US and other stakeholders in facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. The prime minister stated this while talking to US Special Rep

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Khalilzad meets PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to remain engaged with the US and other stakeholders in facilitating the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. The prime minister stated this while talking to US Special Rep

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 01, 2019).

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Bizenjo's remarks unfounded: DG ISPR

Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor rejected remarks by Senator Mir Hasil Bizenjo regarding head of a premier security agency. "Remarks by Senator Mir Hasil Bizenjo implicating head of national premier instit

Published 02 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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