News Archives for Print - 2020-05-18

Print - 2020-05-18

Business & Economy

Clear policy on export of medical equipment demanded

The federal government's indecisiveness and half-cocked policies may lead to the surrender of up to $ 2 billion worth of medical equipment including Persona Protective Equipments (PPEs) to neighbouring countries as domestic industry is not getting a posit

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Articles

Amazon hit from all sides as crisis highlights growing power

As Amazon becomes an increasingly important lifeline in the pandemic crisis, it is being hit with a wave of criticism from activists, politicians and others who question the tech giant's growing influence.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Articles

Will they...?

A new phase, a new reality. The virus is there to stay for sometime. Sometime can be spent on being locked down or locked in, but, not for long. Countries are grappling with the reality of the virus being a way of life and that life without a virus will n

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Articles

Foreign exchange earnings

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves on 30 April 2020 as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) website were 12.329 billion dollars, a respectable amount given the ongoing global pandemic that has severely negatively impacted on our exports and is likely to

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Nadra-ECP spat

During a recent meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) officials led by their respective heads, a heated exchange ensued with the former expressing anger at the latter's performance in

Updated 19 May, 2020 07:07am

Sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious

The discount rate was further reduced by 100 basis points to 8 percent on 15 May 2020 - the fifth reduction in less than two months. The discount rate was 13.25 percent from 20 July 2019 to 16 March 2020, 12.50 percent from 17 March to 23 March, 11 percen

Updated 19 May, 2020 07:06am

Business & Economy

KP cabinet may approve draft Industrial Policy 2020-30

The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to accord approval to a 10-year industrial policy 2020-30 to support human resource development, innovation and create a supply chain to capitalize on many potential opportunities available in the pro

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Four employees of PM House test positive

Four employees of the Prime Minister House have been tested positive for Covid-19 after routine tests of the staffers were conducted on Saturday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Provinces: Shibli denies reports about governor's rule

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has rebutted the rumours circulating on social media regarding governor's rule in the provinces, describing these as 'propaganda' by anti-state elements.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items remain high

The retail prices of all essential kitchen items including pulses, vegetables, rice, wheat flour, fruits, sugar, chilies, milk, spices, chicken and meat are almost firm in the open market despite twice reduction in prices of petroleum products and easing

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Tally of Covid-19 cases hits 40,151

The nationwide tally of coronavirus cases has reached to 40,151 with 1,352 new cases and 39 new deaths reported during the last 24 hours. With a total of 15,590 cases, Sindh is at the top of the most confirmed cases of Covid-19 followed by Punjab with 14,

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Letters

India's frivolous objection

China has rejected the objection raised by India over construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam. According to Beijing, economic cooperation between China and Pakistan is aimed at promoting economic development and improving the well-being of the local population.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

AJK PM orders complete lockdown

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan on Sunday, directed to tighten lockdown measures and announced a complete lockdown will be restored across AJK from Monday. The premier ordered authorities to restore restrictions of a complete

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

PPP rejects 10th NFC notification

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Sunday rejected the notification of the 10th National Finance Commission Award (NFC) as being 'illegal' and asked the government to withdraw it immediately.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Cotton & Textile

WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW: No trading activity witnessed for two months

Formulation of new cotton policy 2020-2021 is under process. Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) will announce the total estimates of cotton production and the total area of cotton cultivation. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has presented their

Updated 21 May, 2020 05:22am

Fair conduct of inquiry: Islamabad mayor suspended for 90 days

The federal government has suspended the Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Ansar Aziz for 90 days 'for fair conduct of inquiry', said a notification of Ministry of Interior on Sunday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan welcomes Afghan power sharing deal

Pakistan on Sunday welcomed the political deal for power-sharing in Afghanistan between President Ashraf Ghani and his political rival Abdullah Abdullah and reiterated its commitment to continue to support a peaceful, stable, united, democratic and prospe

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Forces School's flagship campus foundation stone-laying ceremony held

The foundation stone laying ceremony of Forces School's flagship campus was recently held at Blue World City, a one of its kind lifestyle community project, which offers unique leisure and entertainment opportunities of international standards.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Energy

Gas & Oil Pakistan introduces EV charging facilities

Gas & Oil Pakistan Limited (GO), the fastest growing oil marketing company (OMC) in Pakistan has announced that it has become the first OMC in Pakistan to introduce electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at its retail outlets.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Business & Economy

Teli urges Sindh government to ease lockdown prior Eid

Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Siraj Kassam Teli has urged the Sindh Government to completely do away with the ongoing lockdown at least during the last week of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak in whi

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Nasir slams PTI over Covid-19 measures

Instead of making collective efforts to cope with the challenges posed by global pandemic (Covid-19), the Sindh Government and Centre are indulged in blame game and degrade each other as the Sindh Minister for Information & Local Government Syed Nasir Hus

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Decision on resumption of operations to be made on May 19: Rashid

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that the final decision on possible resumption of train operation in the country will be taken after his meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan by May 19 (Tuesday).

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

'Tax relief' budget being prepared

On the directions of the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing a "tax relief" budget 2020-2021 for the business community and the general masses with a focus on greate

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

'Drastic policies needed for survival of export sector'

The Regional President of International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar on Sunday said that trade and commerce activities were adversely affected b

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Leaders 'aren't even pretending to be in charge': Obama

Former US President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized the response to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging America, in what was widely regarded as a rare public rebuke of his successor Donald Trump.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Energy

Venezuela shipment: Iran summons ambassador over possible US measures

Iran summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents U.S. interests in the Islamic Republic, over possible measures Washington could take against an Iranian fuel shipment to Venezuela, the Mehr news agency reported.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

StormFiber distributes PPE to isolation centres, hospitals

StormFiber, a leading consumer broadband service powered by Cybernet, has announced the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and protective gear to healthcare, security, isolation, and quarantine facilities across the country.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

ADG visits FDA city to check administrative matters

On the directions of Faisalabad Development Authority Director General Muhammad Suhail Khawaja, Additional Director General (ADG) FDA Amer Aziz visited FDA city to check various administrative matters.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Flour millers say shutting down mills in three provinces

Rejecting the offer of talks by Punjab government, Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has announced that it is shutting down is operations from today for an "indefinite" period.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Futures spread down by 490bps

The futures spread declined by 490bps to 7.10 percent on the last day of the outgoing week.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Equities stay in green zone

Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended May 15, 2020 on the back of healthy buying mainly by local investors and institutions.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

787 new Covid-19 positive cases in Sindh: CM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that there are 451 ventilators in Sindh government hospitals, of them 109 have been reserved for coronavirus patients of which only 31 have been occupied which showed 16 percent utilisation of the ventilat

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home

China's ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, was found dead at his residence on the outskirts of Tel Aviv on Sunday, police said.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Indian Occupied Kashmir: RSS-inspired doctrine imposing inhuman lockdown: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday outlined the Modi's RSS-inspired doctrine in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, saying it aimed at depriving Kashmiris of right to self determination, treating them as less than human and trying to show their freedom struggles

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Ghani, Abdullah sign deal to end bitter feud

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on Sunday, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country into political crisis.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

ZTBL restructuring: Three-member advisory body constituted

Finance Division has constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to restructure Zarai Tarqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), which is being penalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for functioning without a Board for the last three

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

NFC and 18th Amendment: Experts cite reasons behind controversy

The failure of federal government to increase tax to GDP ratio and reduce non-development expenditures are the major reasons behind the ongoing controversy over National Finance Commission (NFC) and 18th Constitutional Amendment.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

SECP policy board chairman's resignation not acknowledged by government

The resignation submitted by Khalid Mirza as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Policy Board on May 5 has not been acknowledged by the government.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Energy

Power Division fails to retain services of CEO CCPA-G

Power Division has reportedly failed to retain the services of incumbent CEO, CCPA-G, Abid Latif Lodhi due to weak political leadership at the Ministry, well informed sources told Business Recorder.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Egypt editor arrested

Egyptian security services on Sunday arrested the editor-in-chief of prominent independent news outlet Mada Masr, its lawyer said, the latest in a crackdown against journalists.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Sugar inquiry: Commission may seek extension to complete probe

Sugar Inquiry Commission is likely to seek further extension for completion of task as a bunch of analysis on data and documents is not yet completed, well informed sources told Business Recorder.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

First virus death in Nepal - a new mother

Nepal reported its first coronavirus death late Saturday - a 29-year-old woman who recently gave birth - as the total number of people infected in the country reached 281.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

GM chief confirms job cuts at autonomous car company

Auto giant General Motors (GM), the main shareholder in autonomous car company Cruise, confirmed Friday that the business will cut 160 jobs, or eight percent, of its workforce.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

2020 list of UK's richest shows first fall in wealth in decade

Britain's wealthiest people have lost tens of billions of pounds in the coronavirus pandemic as their combined annual wealth fell for the first time in a decade, the Sunday Times reported in its Rich List 2020.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

Emirates plans to cut about 30,000 jobs

Emirates Group is planning to cut about 30,000 jobs to reduce costs amid the coronavirus outbreak, which will bring down its number of employees by about 30% from more than 105,000 at the end of March, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

Reliance in $870 million General Atlantic deal

India's Reliance Industries on Sunday announced US fund General Atlantic will invest 65.98 billion rupees ($870 million) in Jio Platforms, a fourth deal that takes investment in its digital unit to over $8 billion in less than a month.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

Economy may need vaccine for full recovery, says Powell

The world's top economy may not see a full recovery without a vaccine to treat COVID-19, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Telecommunication

China warns of 'necessary measures' to defend Huawei

China on Sunday warned it would take "necessary measures" to protect Huawei and other firms after the United States announced new restrictions on the tech giant's purchases of semiconductor technology.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

US comedian Fred Willard passes away

Four-time Emmy award-winning comedian Fred Willard, who appeared in films including "Anchorman" and "This is Spinal Tap" and television shows such as "Modern Family," has died aged 86, his agent announced Saturday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Mexican journalist slain in attack, third killed this year

Mexican journalist Jorge Armenta was killed Saturday in Ciudad Obregon in the country's north, making him the third journalist slain in Mexico so far this year, authorities said.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Somali governor killed in suicide blast

A Somali governor and three bodyguards were killed in a suicide attack claimed by the Al-Shabaab jihadist group in the regional capital of Galkayo on Sunday, a security official said.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Nepal police fire live rounds as Indian farmers try to cross border

Nepal's police fired live rounds into the air to deter Indian farmers trying to cross the border to harvest their corn amid the coronavirus lockdown, an official said Sunday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Global Business Economy

Egypt to loan EgyptAir $127 million

Egypt's government will lend EgyptAir 2 billion Egyptian pounds ($127.39 million) due to the impact of the coronavirus on its operations, the finance ministry said.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

China reports five new coronavirus cases, adviser says risk of second wave remains

Mainland China reported five new confirmed COVID-19 cases for May 16, down from eight the previous day, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement on Sunday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Russian newborn has coronavirus

A baby was born with the coronavirus in Russia's Caucasus region, health officials were quoted by TASS news agency as saying on Sunday, to a mother who is also infected.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Qatar imposes mandatory masks on pain of prison

Qatar on Sunday began enforcing the world's toughest penalties of up to three years' imprisonment for failing to wear masks in public, as it battles one of the world's highest coronavirus infection rates.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Israel swears in unity government, PM insists on West Bank annexation

Israel's parliament swore in a new unity government on Sunday led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation's history.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

US successfully launches unmanned reusable drone for space experiments

The US Air Force on Sunday successfully launched its high-tech drone X-37B, placing the reusable vehicle into orbit for its sixth secretive mission in space.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Aaj TV - Monday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 17, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (May 18, 2020).

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Rates

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (April 2 to 30, 2020)

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Rates

Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (July to December 2019)

Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and Term Deposits.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Money & Banking

CEE currencies seen gaining in post-virus economic recovery

Economists expect most central European currencies to rebound or remain stable over the next 12 months as the region's economies recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic than western counterparts, a Reuters poll showed.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Money & Banking

ABL collaborates with PMAS

Agriculture is backbone of Pakistani economy as it contributes significantly towards our GDP and employment. While playing its role as financial institution to support farming community through tailor made financial products ABL truly acknowledges the eff

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Business & Economy

KTA announce resuming inter-city bus service

The Karachi transporters' association on Sunday announced to operate their vehicles in the city from Monday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Buzdar briefed about Tiger Force

Special Assistant to PM on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar met Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar and gave a briefing about Tiger Force in the province of Punjab.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

SOPs issued for congregational prayers of Jumatul Wida

The Punjab government has decided to issue SOPs for congregational prayers of Jumatul Wida (last Friday of Ramazan) and Eid-ul-Fitr, besides ensuring strict implementation of anti-coronavirus measures at shopping malls and inter-city public transport perm

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Commodities

'3.4 million MT of wheat procured so far in Punjab'

Senior & Food Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the Food Department has so far procured 3.4 million metric tons of wheat which is the highest quantity of wheat got during the last three years.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Covid-19: Easing of lockdown may cause a disastrous situation, fears governor

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Sunday said that irresponsible attitude of the business and traders community in particular and the people at large in the wake of easing of lockdown may land the whole nation in a disastrous situation.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Money & Banking

Limited scale: SBP allows NayaPay to commence operations

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has permitted NayaPay (Pvt.) Limited, an upcoming E-money Institution (EMI), to commence operations on a limited scale. It is the second company to be provided such permission.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Business & Economy

Government commits to encourage foreign investment: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has re-affirmed the PTI government commitment to fully encourage foreign investment in Pakistan and provide all out assistance to investors especially those interested to pump money in Special Economic Zones

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Brief Recordings

An interview with Danial Malik, CEO Master Motors: 'Localization is a strategic driver of growth'

What is the most quoted statistic in Pakistan about the domestic automotive market? Unsurprisingly, it is not the annual production of cars in the country, a number that does not inspire too much confidence. It is in fact, the low car ownership per capita

Updated 18 May, 2020 04:23am

Rates

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 11 to 15, 2020).

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Bearish bets reduced on most Asia FX, trade worries pressure yuan

Sentiment toward most Asian currencies turned less bearish, a Reuters poll showed, as a decline in new coronavirus cases prompted some countries to reopen their economies, but investors doubled down on short bets on the Chinese yuan.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Oil prices, corporate earnings boost Saudi shares

Saudi Arabian stocks rose sharply on Sunday buoyed by jump in oil prices and positive corporate earnings, while Dubai was up on news about potential financial support from Abu Dhabi.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Asia's high yield debt market starts to thaw

The first high yield debt deal in Asia for nearly two months was underway on Thursday as China's Zhenro Properties Group looked to raise $200 million in a transaction that bankers predict could prompt more junk bond deals to emerge in the region.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Australia's securities regulator ends trading limits

Australia's securities regulator removed limits on the number of daily trades big brokers can execute on Thursday, lifting a rule imposed after a spike in volume exceeded processing capacity two months ago.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Arab stock markets plunge almost 25 percent in Q1: UN report

Arab stock markets plunged almost a quarter in value in the first three months of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the collapse in oil prices, a UN agency said Thursday.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Money & Banking

Zimbabwe to circulate higher bank notes

Zimbabwe will introduce higher denomination bank notes to increase the amount of cash in circulation, the finance minister said in a government notice on Thursday, at a time inflation is soaring and pushing prices beyond the reach of the majority.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Storms clouds gather over US stocks as hopes of quick recovery fade

A lightning-quick rally in US equities is showing cracks, as investors face mounting evidence that the economy's coronavirus-fueled woes may be far longer-lasting than many had anticipated.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Money & Banking

African currencies week ahead: Nigeria's naira to weaken, Kenyan shilling seen steady

The Nigerian naira is seen weakening in the days ahead on the back of accumulated demand, while the Kenyan shilling could steady as importer appetite in the energy sector sags.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Stocks

Wall Street week ahead: Investors prepare for more US stock swings as states reopen

Investors are bracing for more turbulence in US stocks, as some states prepare to reopen their economies and global trade tensions rise.

Published 18 May, 2020 12:06am

Previous Day

Forex
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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

Markets →

Budget 2024-25: income tax calculator for FY25

Most Popular