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

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

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

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

London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

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

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

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

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

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (December 24, 2019)

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee moved up slightly versus the dollar in the process of trading activity, dealers said.

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 24, 2019)

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

The following were Monday official prices.

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 24, 2019).

The weather report on Tuesday (December 24, 2019) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 25, 2019).

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

US soybean futures touched a six-week high on Monday on optimism that China would ramp up purchases of US soy following this month's announcement of a "Phase 1" trade deal, analysts said. Corn futures firmed, following strength in soybeans, while wheat tu

Gold prices rose to their highest in more than 1-1/2 months on Tuesday, as equity markets steadied after a record rally and weak US data improved demand for bullion in subdued trading ahead of the holidays. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,489.75 per ounce by

US soybean futures touched a six-week high on Monday on optimism that China would ramp up purchases of US soy following this month's announcement of a "Phase 1" trade deal, analysts said. Corn futures firmed, following strength in soybeans, while wheat tu

Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Tuesday, as supply concerns due to lower output expectations boosted prices, while higher bio fuel mandates in 2020 aided sentiment. The benchmark palm oil contract, for March delivery, on the Bursa Malaysia Der

Oil prices were little changed on Monday as Russia said an OPEC-led producer group may consider easing output cuts next year, offsetting support from some investor optimism that an initial US-China trade deal would be signed soon.

China's Shanghai Futures Exchange said on Tuesday it will relax trading position limits on its product contracts from next year in order to encourage trading activity and increase market participation.

ICE cotton futures gained for a fourth straight session on Monday, rising 1% as an improved technical picture and optimism around a US-China trade deal triggered buying interest in the natural fiber.

Shanghai steel futures jumped on Monday after key steelmaking cities in Northern China issued pollution alerts to arrest the deteriorating air quality in the region.

Prices improved slightly on the cotton market on Tuesday amid pre-holiday session, dealers said.

The Karachi Port handled 109,666 tonnes of cargo comprising 70,116 tonnes of import cargo and 39,550 tonnes of export cargo including 3,356 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

US natural gas futures fell nearly 5% on Monday on expectations of warmer weather, which would lead to a reduction in heating demand.

US soyabean futures touched a six-week high on Monday on expectations that China would ramp up purchases of US soya following this month's announcement of a "Phase 1" trade deal, analysts said.

Euronext milling wheat prices were slightly higher on Monday, mainly supported by technical elements and good export demand but volumes were thin as traders prepared for the Christmas break.

Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions received scarce rainfall and mild Harmattan wind last week, with no threat to the crop being harvested, farmers told Reuters on Monday.

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended modestly higher on Monday, following strength in soyabeans, but trade was subdued ahead of this week's Christmas holiday, brokers said.

On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,375.

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu on Tuesday pulled out of her Australian Open warm-up tournament, the Auckland WTA Classic, as she continues to be plagued by a knee injury.

Marshawn Lynch, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2018, has agreed to a short-term contract with the Seattle Seahawks, US media reported Monday night.

New Zealand are hopeful of having pace spearhead Trent Boult back to help halt a rampant Australia in the Black Caps' first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in more than 30 years.

South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis said on Tuesday that a chance meeting with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had turned him into a fan.

Expressing happiness over successful holding of Test Series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, former test cricketers said that this series would prove milestone for revival of international cricket in the country.

Shoaib Naveed has been appointed as Project Executive, HBL PSL, and he will assume charge from Monday (December 30).

Ijaz Khan and Hazrat Ali clinched the trophy of the Quaid-e-Azam Day Cycling Race held under the aegis of KP Cycling Association, which concluded here at Northern Bypass on Tuesday.

England will have to make "a very late call" on their playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, starting at Centurion on Thursday, captain Joe Root said on Tuesday.

James Anderson's return from injury could not be more timely for England, who are still unsure about the make-up of their bowling attack as they head into the first test against South Africa.

Tottenham Hotspur have failed with their appeal against Son Heung-min's red card, the Football Association announced Tuesday.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signalled plans to free up more cash for the country's banking system in a bid to boost lending to small businesses as leaders look to kickstart the world's number two economy. Li flagged a fresh cut to the amount of cash lender

Tim Clark will retire as the president of Emirates Airline at the end of June 2020 after more than three decades at the state-controlled business that has helped to transform Dubai into one of the world's major travel crossroads.

Mexican businesses are concerned that a tweak to dispute resolution mechanisms under a new North American trade deal could be used to stifle exports, top industry associations say.

Growing problems of corporate governance are emerging at India's private banks and all lenders are at risk of rising default rates even though asset quality has improved overall, the Reserve Bank of India said on Tuesday.

Guyana said on Tuesday that Royal Dutch Shell's trading unit had won the rights to market the government's first three cargoes of crude oil, just days after oil production began off the South American country's coast.

US Treasury prices fell, pushing yields higher, in thin trading on Monday as increased risk appetite boosted shares on Wall Street to record highs on more trade optimism and after a lackluster US two-year note auction.

Japanese stocks ended flat on Tuesday, with trading volumes dropping as investors wind down for the year-end holiday season. The Nikkei 225 index inched up 9.47 points to 23,830.58 but the broader Topix index dipped 0.07 percent, or 1.20 percent, to 1,728

Wall Street's main indexes posted record closing highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said an initial US-China trade pact would be signed soon, while Boeing gave the Dow a big boost after the planemaker ousted its chief executive officer.

China stocks ended higher on Tuesday on hopes that Beijing will roll out more measures to bolster the real economy. The blue-chip CSI300 index closed up 0.7 percent at 3,992.96, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.7 percent to 2,982.68.

European stocks ground out fresh record gains on Tuesday in thin trading ahead of Christmas with investors optimistic about global growth heading into 2020 amid progress in US-China trade talks.

Gulf stocks mostly fell on Tuesday, with financials pulling down Qatar, while Saudi Arabia's stock index traded flat as energy and property shares moved sideways.

The Australian dollar held firm on Tuesday near a 4-1/2-month peak on optimism about US-China trade relations, while the British pound was on the defensive as worries resurfaced about a chaotic departure from the European Union.

Currencies and stocks in Latin America eased on Tuesday, as investors paused ahead of the Christmas holiday break, with skepticism setting in around lasting progress in US-China trade relations.

The Kenyan shilling was firm against the dollar on Tuesday supported by inflows from diaspora remittances amid businesses closing ahead of the holiday season, traders said.

Most Asian currencies eked out minor gains on Tuesday as optimism from the Sino-US trade deal propped up investor sentiment in holiday-thinned trade.

Risk assets in emerging markets were flat in light trading on Tuesday, as investors refrained from placing big bets ahead of the Christmas holiday break, while the Russian rouble traded near its strongest level since mid-2018.

The dollar was little-changed against a basket of currencies on Monday, holding near a two-week high, in holiday-lulled trading, while sterling fell on concerns over the British government's hard line on Brexit talks.

The dollar was little-changed against the euro in holiday-thinned trading on Tuesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, while the British pound snapped a five-day streak of losses against the US currency.

The euro slipped on Tuesday, heading back towards a two-week low, as optimism about improved US-China trade relations supported the dollar, although currency markets were quiet at the start of the holiday season.

An interim trade deal between the United States and China and bets of further gains in the rand helped the South African currency hold its ground on Tuesday, while a rising gold price supported stocks, which closed higher.

Four civilians were killed Tuesday when a projectile exploded in a vegetable market in an eastern suburb of Libya's capital, a rescue workers' spokesman said. "Four civilians were killed and six wounded by an explosive device that targeted the Tajoura veg