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Print - 2019-12-05

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates

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 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

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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 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

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Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Currency notes: exchange rates

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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 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

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LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

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Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

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Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Money Market Report

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Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Spot dollar rates

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Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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Open market rates of foreign currencies

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

LIBOR interbank offered rates

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LIBOR interbank offered rates

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Kibor interbank offered rates

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Kibor interbank offered rates

Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

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JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

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JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

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JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

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JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

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JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

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JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

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EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

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EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

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EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

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EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

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EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

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EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

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EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

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EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Stocks

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 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Stocks

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Proposed right issues

Stocks

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Stocks

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Board meetings in progress

Stocks

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

BOARD MEETINGS

Stocks

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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

Stocks

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

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

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Stocks

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

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Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (December 4, 2019)

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Member to Member

Stocks

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

Stocks

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

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Revised Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

THE RUPEE: Appreciation persists

Money & Banking

THE RUPEE: Appreciation persists

The rupee maintained rising trend against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

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Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

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Dollar's rate in interbank market

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Shipping Intelligence

Schedules

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

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Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

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Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 4, 2019)

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Cotton Spot Rates

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Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

LME official prices

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LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Bullion Rates

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Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 4, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (December 4, 2019) and the forecast for Thursday (December 5, 2019).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

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New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

Cotton & Textile

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

US MIDDAY: Gold retreats

Commodities

US MIDDAY: Gold retreats

Gold shrugged off earlier gains to fall on Wednesday, as a report suggesting progress on the US-China trade negotiations rekindled risk appetite, while palladium notched up a fresh peak.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

US MIDDAY: Soyabean futures rise

Commodities

US MIDDAY: Soyabean futures rise

US soyabean futures rose on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism about a US-China trade deal as well as some bargain buying, traders said.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Gold slips in Europe

Commodities

Gold slips in Europe

Gold shrugged off earlier gains to fall on Wednesday, as a report suggesting progress on the US-China trade negotiations rekindled risk appetite, while palladium notched up a fresh peak.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Gold rises in Asia

Commodities

Gold rises in Asia

Gold prices rose to a near one-month high on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump's comments dampened hopes for a quick preliminary trade agreement with China, driving support for safe-haven assets.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Gold jumps in New York

Commodities

Gold jumps in New York

Gold jumped more than 1% on Tuesday on fading optimism surrounding a US-China trade deal after US President Donald Trump said talks could extend until after the presidential elections in November 2020.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Raw sugar hits 9-month high, London cocoa weighed by pound

Commodities

Raw sugar hits 9-month high, London cocoa weighed by pound

ICE raw sugar futures climbed to a nine-month high on Wednesday, supported by fund short covering and tightening supplies, while London cocoa prices eased as the pound strengthened.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Malaysian palm oil extends gains on weaker ringgit

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil extends gains on weaker ringgit

Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains into a second session on Wednesday despite some profit taking, as a weaker ringgit supported prices.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Tokyo rubber edges lower

Commodities

Tokyo rubber edges lower

Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures edged lower on Wednesday, as concerns over trade wars deepened after US President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the 2020 presidential election.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Oil jumps over 3pc on US stockpiles drop; further OPEC output cuts seen

Energy

Oil jumps over 3pc on US stockpiles drop; further OPEC output cuts seen

Oil prices surged more than 3 percent on Wednesday on expectations that OPEC and allied producers would extend production curbs, and as US government data showed a large drop in domestic crude stockpiles.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Copper prices rise on trade deal prospects

Commodities

Copper prices rise on trade deal prospects

Copper rose on Wednesday on reports of progress towards an initial US-China trade deal, though gains were capped by scepticism in some quarters.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Cotton stays up on technicals, renewed US-China trade hopes

Cotton & Textile

Cotton stays up on technicals, renewed US-China trade hopes

ICE cotton futures rose more than 1% on Wednesday after falling for four straight sessions on technical buying, while report suggesting progress on the US-China trade talks rekindled some optimism for a breakthrough.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

FTSE gains on new Sino-US trade hopes; mid-caps shine

Stocks

FTSE gains on new Sino-US trade hopes; mid-caps shine

London's FTSE 100 ended a four-day losing run on Wednesday as a report that the United States and China were moving closer to a trade deal lifted demand for risky assets, while optimism around the British election supported the mid-cap index.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

SE Asian stocks: Philippines leads declines as most markets fall

Stocks

SE Asian stocks: Philippines leads declines as most markets fall

Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, with Philippines falling the most, as US President Donald Trump doused hopes of a preliminary deal to cancel further tariffs on China, set to come into force in about 11 days.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

European shares jump as report revives US-China trade optimism

Stocks

European shares jump as report revives US-China trade optimism

European shares bounced back from a four-day slump on Wednesday, lifted by a report that Beijing and Washington are moving closer to a trade deal.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

China stocks slip as Sino-US trade deal prospects dampened

Stocks

China stocks slip as Sino-US trade deal prospects dampened

Shanghai stocks ended lower on Wednesday, as hopes of a quick initial trade deal were dented following US President Donald Trump's remarks, but a series of recent upbeat data and surveys pointing to pick-ups in the Chinese economy helped check losses.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Australian shares extend losses; New Zealand slips

Stocks

Australian shares extend losses; New Zealand slips

A flare-up in global slowdown worries led Australian shares to close lower on Wednesday, extending losses into a second session, after US President Donald Trump signalled a delay in sealing a trade agreement with China.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Treasury yields plummet

Money & Banking

Treasury yields plummet

US Treasury yields fell sharply on Tuesday, as tough trade talk from US President Donald Trump and other world leaders triggered a flight to safety among investors.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Hong Kong stocks down

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks down

Hong Kong stocks closed at a near two-month low on Wednesday, after Trump's remarks and renewed Sino-US tensions dashed hopes for a quick trade deal between Washington and Beijing.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Wall Street falls as trade hopes wane

Stocks

Wall Street falls as trade hopes wane

US stocks sold off for a third consecutive session on Tuesday after comments from President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross threw cold water on hopes of a possible near-term respite from the market-bruising US-China trade war.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Wednesday's early afternoon trade: renewed hopes of trade deal push Wall Street higher

Stocks

Wednesday's early afternoon trade: renewed hopes of trade deal push Wall Street higher

Wall Street was set to break a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, following a report that the United States and China were moving closer to signing a "phase one" trade deal.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Japanese shares skid

Stocks

Japanese shares skid

Japanese shares tumbled on Wednesday as comments from US President Donald Trump and a US House bill targeting camps for Muslims in Xinjiang reignited fears a trade deal between Washington and Beijing may not come through.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Indian shares recover

Stocks

Indian shares recover

Indian shares reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, after a media report said the United States and China are moving closer to a trade deal.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Saudi index falls as Aramco IPO oversubscribed; Emirates NBD lifts Dubai

Stocks

Saudi index falls as Aramco IPO oversubscribed; Emirates NBD lifts Dubai

Saudi Arabian stocks eased on Wednesday as investments continued to flow into oil giant Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO), while a rebound in Emirates NBD Bank propelled Dubai.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

US urges countries to suspend digital taxes, supports OECD talks: Mnuchin

Taxes

US urges countries to suspend digital taxes, supports OECD talks: Mnuchin

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is urging countries like France to suspend taxes on global computing giants such as Google and Amazon and wait for a negotiated agreement on international taxation, according to a letter released Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Bolsonaro rejects Trump currency manipulation charge

Money & Banking

Bolsonaro rejects Trump currency manipulation charge

President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday rejected US accusations that Brazil has weakened its currency against the dollar, instead blaming global factors, after Washington announced plans to reimpose tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminum.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

US services sector, private payrolls growth slow

Global Business Economy

US services sector, private payrolls growth slow

US services sector activity slowed in November as lingering concerns about trade tensions and worker shortages pushed production to its lowest level in a decade, which could heighten fears about the economy's health.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 1.75 percent

Money & Banking

Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 1.75 percent

Canada's central bank on Wednesday maintained its key lending rate at 1.75 percent, saying it is cautiously optimistic that global growth is set to rebound and recession fears are "waning."

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Ex-Morgan Stanley developers open high-speed cryptocurrency derivatives exchange

Money & Banking

Ex-Morgan Stanley developers open high-speed cryptocurrency derivatives exchange

A group of former software developers from Morgan Stanley announced on Wednesday the launch of a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange called Phemex that aims to execute trades in less than a millisecond for both retail and institutional investors.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Shell wins UK court battle against environmental protesters

Energy

Shell wins UK court battle against environmental protesters

Energy giant Shell won a court order on Wednesday to prevent environmental activists from boarding installations in the North Sea oil fields off Scotland.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Swiss court outlines rules for helping countries chase tax cheats

Taxes

Swiss court outlines rules for helping countries chase tax cheats

Switzerland's highest court spelled out the steps foreign authorities must take if they want legal assistance in chasing tax cheats as it released the written verdict on why it made UBS Group in July share client data with France.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

ECB could speed up plans for public digital currency if cash use drops

Money & Banking

ECB could speed up plans for public digital currency if cash use drops

A digital currency backed by the European Central Bank could be necessary if payments within Europe remain too expensive, a confidential ECB document said, adding that its possible adoption could be accelerated by signs of lower cash usage.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

United Airlines orders 50 Airbus aircraft to replace Boeing 757s

Global Business Economy

United Airlines orders 50 Airbus aircraft to replace Boeing 757s

United Airlines said Tuesday it had ordered 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, worth an estimated $6.5 billion, to replace an existing fleet of aging Boeings.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Dozens held in global money laundering swoop: Europol

Dozens held in global money laundering swoop: Europol

More than 200 people have been arrested in 31 countries as part of a global crackdown on money laundering, the European Union's police agency Europol said on Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Travel giant Expedia sends CEO packing after weak results

Global Business Economy

Travel giant Expedia sends CEO packing after weak results

Online travel giant Expedia announced the immediate departures Wednesday of chief executive Mark Okerstrom and chief financial officer Alan Pickerill after what the company termed "disappointing" third quarter results.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

U-19 World Cup: Ijaz Ahmed pins hopes on pacer Naseem Shah

Cricket

U-19 World Cup: Ijaz Ahmed pins hopes on pacer Naseem Shah

Pinning hopes with pacer Naseem Shah, Pakistan's Under-19 Coach Ijaz Ahmed said he is looking to have Naseem back in the Under-19 team for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa next month.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Shinwari, Faheem sign for Big Bash League

Cricket

Shinwari, Faheem sign for Big Bash League

Pacer Usman Shinwari and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have been signed by Melbourne Renegade for the Big Bash League.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

South African cricket faces showdown talks as strike threat looms

Cricket

South African cricket faces showdown talks as strike threat looms

South African cricket faces a crucial weekend ahead of separate meetings of Cricket South Africa's board and the country's players' association - less than three weeks before the start of a Test series against England.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Shinwari Stoori win third Peshawar Football League

Football

Shinwari Stoori win third Peshawar Football League

Shinwari Stoori claimed the title of the 3rd Peshawar Football League for the second time in a row after defeating Chitral Darwash in the thrilling final by 2-1 here at Tehmas Khan Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

ICC World Test Championship: Officials named for Pakistan-Sri Lanka matches

Cricket

ICC World Test Championship: Officials named for Pakistan-Sri Lanka matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to be played from December 11 to 23.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Lahore Open Polo Championship 2019; Three matches decided in Hamdan Polo Cup

Other

Lahore Open Polo Championship 2019; Three matches decided in Hamdan Polo Cup

PBG/S&R, Master Paints and Samba Bank registered victories in the Hamdan Polo Cup for Lahore Open Polo Championship 2019 matches played here at Lahore Polo Club ground on Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Sri Lanka appoints Mickey Arthur as head coach

Cricket

Sri Lanka appoints Mickey Arthur as head coach

South African Mickey Arthur has been named Sri Lanka's head coach, replacing Chandika Hathurusingha, who was stripped of his coaching responsibilities following a disappointing World Cup, an official source said Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Egypt weightlifters out of Olympics after doping ban

Other

Egypt weightlifters out of Olympics after doping ban

The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation has lost its appeal against a two-year doping ban, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Tearful weightlifting gold as SEA Games bounce back from typhoon

Other

Tearful weightlifting gold as SEA Games bounce back from typhoon

Philippines weightlifter Kristel Macrohon claimed a tearful Southeast Asian Games gold medal as the regional Olympics got back into full swing on Wednesday, a day after being battered by a deadly typhoon.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Former England cricket captain Willis dies aged 70

Cricket

Former England cricket captain Willis dies aged 70

Former England captain and fearsome pace bowler Bob Willis has died aged 70, his family announced on Wednesday.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	281.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	280.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	143.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5,525.21
India Sensex / Apr 25	79,212.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	35,705.74
Nasdaq / Apr 25	17,382.94
Hang Seng / Apr 25	21,980.74
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8,415.25
Dow Jones / Apr 25	40,113.50
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	22,242.45
France CAC40 / Apr 25	7,536.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	63.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	298,950
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	3,327.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 27	258.64

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Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 25 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.92 ▲ 0.96 (24.24%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.14 ▲ 0.5 (18.94%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 25 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.99 ▲ 1 (14.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▲ 1 (13.77%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	61.90 ▲ 5.63 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 25 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	86.74 ▲ 7.89 (10.01%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 25 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	203.03 ▲ 18.46 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 25 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	156.38 ▲ 14.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 25 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,282.29 ▲ 298.39 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	357.05 ▲ 32.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Engro Powergen / Apr 25 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	28.71 ▼ -10.13 (-26.08%)
Ghani Chemworld / Apr 25 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8 ▼ -1 (-11.11%)
Samba Bank / Apr 25 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.01 ▼ -0.99 (-11%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.66 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 25 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.38 ▼ -5.26 (-9.99%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Apr 25 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	12.31 ▼ -1.3 (-9.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.25 ▼ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Equity Modaraba / Apr 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.75 ▼ -0.24 (-8.03%)
GlaxoSmithKline / Apr 25 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(GLAXO)	409.57 ▼ -34.89 (-7.85%)
AKD Hospitality / Apr 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	136.65 ▼ -10.81 (-7.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,789,497 ▼ -0.02
Power Cement / Apr 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,965,614 ▼ -0.17
Sui South Gas / Apr 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,567,163 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Apr 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,825,526 ▼ -0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,030,953 ▼ -0.04
Aisha Steel Mill / Apr 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,751,796 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,717,262 ▼ -0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	16,382,803 ▲ 0.14
Sui North Gas / Apr 25 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,338,455 ▲ 0.33
Secure Logistics / Apr 25 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	12,723,116 ▲ 1.13

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