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Print - 2021-08-07

Theft, over-billing, losses: Nepra proposes ban on trade unions, says it’s ‘only solution’

Theft, over-billing, losses: Nepra proposes ban on trade unions, says it’s ‘only solution’

Main agenda of the meeting was to discuss and recommend measures to resolve the issues related to Karachi Electric, Discos of Sindh and Genco

Updated 07 Aug, 2021 01:18pm

UN questions Taliban’s commitment to political settlement

UN questions Taliban’s commitment to political settlement

UNITED NATIONS: The UN special envoy for Afghanistan on Friday questioned the Taliban’s commitment to a political...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 05:18am

India scraps ‘tax terrorism’ rule that spooked foreign firms

India scraps ‘tax terrorism’ rule that spooked foreign firms

NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers approved Friday the scrapping of a tax rule that allowed huge retroactive claims, badly...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 05:06am

Attack on Hindu temple: No one arrested so far, SC told

Attack on Hindu temple: No one arrested so far, SC told

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has admonished the Punjab police for failing to safeguard a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:44am

Valima reception of lawmaker’s son: PTI MPA’s brother gunned down in Punjab CM’s presence

Valima reception of lawmaker’s son: PTI MPA’s brother gunned down in Punjab CM’s presence

LAHORE: Mubashir Khokhar, the brother of Punjab PTI MPA Malik Asad Khokhar, was gunned down by unidentified...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:37am

NA condemns attack

NA condemns attack

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, on Friday, unanimously, passed a resolution, strongly condemning the attack on a...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:27am

Covid-19 vaccine: $500m financing pact signed with ADB

Covid-19 vaccine: $500m financing pact signed with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Friday signed financing agreement worth...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:26am

KE allowed paisa 36 average hike in tariff for 6 months

KE allowed paisa 36 average hike in tariff for 6 months

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved an average increase of Paisa 36...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:26am

PSDP projects: No PC-1 to be accepted after March 31, 2022

PSDP projects: No PC-1 to be accepted after March 31, 2022

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives not...

Updated 07 Aug, 2021 11:10am

Bill of over Rs25,000 per month: 7.5pc tax on non-filers effective from July 1, says KE

Bill of over Rs25,000 per month: 7.5pc tax on non-filers effective from July 1, says KE

KARACHI: In line with the announcement of the budget for FY 21-22 by the federal government, residential consumers...

Updated 07 Aug, 2021 10:39am

Corona vaccination drive underway across Punjab

Corona vaccination drive underway across Punjab

LAHORE: With 662 vaccination centers, 992 mobile vaccination cells and 15 mobile units operating across Punjab,...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

CCoP to approve appointment of FA for privatisation of DISCOs

CCoP to approve appointment of FA for privatisation of DISCOs

LAHORE: The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) is in the process of approving the appointment of a financial...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Govt allocates Walton Airport land to LCBDDA for 99-year lease

Govt allocates Walton Airport land to LCBDDA for 99-year lease

LAHORE: Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA), also known as Central Business District...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

PESD chalks out emergency plan for Muharram

PESD chalks out emergency plan for Muharram

LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service Department (PESD) has chalked out ‘emergency plan’ for Muharram restricting...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Govt failed to complete quorum in Punjab Assembly

Govt failed to complete quorum in Punjab Assembly

LAHORE: The government on Friday failed to complete the quorum in Punjab Assembly. The Panel of Chair Nawabzada...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Nutrition and health: Gardezi inaugurates Centre for Genome Editing at UAF

Nutrition and health: Gardezi inaugurates Centre for Genome Editing at UAF

FAISALABAD: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi on Friday inaugurated Center for Genome Editing...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Regional peace key to boost economic activities: Alvi

Regional peace key to boost economic activities: Alvi

LAHORE: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has said that peace is a key to achieve increased economic cooperation...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Youm-e-Istihsal-e-Kashmir: Pak CG & Trade Centre Sydney hold webinar

Youm-e-Istihsal-e-Kashmir: Pak CG & Trade Centre Sydney hold webinar

ISLAMABAD: On the 2nd anniversary of Youm-e-Istihsal-e-Kashmir, a webinar was organised by the Consulate General...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Blocking social media platforms: IHC directs official to submit report on govt policy

Blocking social media platforms: IHC directs official to submit report on govt policy

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the secretary Ministry of Information and Technology to ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Nawaz will not seek asylum in UK: Marriyum

Nawaz will not seek asylum in UK: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that former...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Govt has not yet approved booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine

Govt has not yet approved booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has not approved booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine as yet for the citizens as...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

4,745 new Covid-19 infections reported with 8.18pc positivity ratio

4,745 new Covid-19 infections reported with 8.18pc positivity ratio

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Friday, reported 4,745 new Covid-19 infections after 57,981 coronavirus tests were conducted...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Pakistan may share concerns over security threat by TTP at ‘Troika Plus’

Pakistan may share concerns over security threat by TTP at ‘Troika Plus’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may share its growing concerns over the potential security threat posed by Afghanistan-based...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Rs25,000 minimum wage: Sindh Wage Board seeks time for submitting its reply

Rs25,000 minimum wage: Sindh Wage Board seeks time for submitting its reply

KARACHI: The Sindh Wage Board has sought time from the Sindh High Court (SHC) to submit a written reply on a ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Sindh govt to allot plots to affected families, WB told

Sindh govt to allot plots to affected families, WB told

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday told a team of the World Bank that the Sindh government...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

PTI intends constitutional change in Sindh: Haleem

PTI intends constitutional change in Sindh: Haleem

KARACHI/GHOTKI: Opposition leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, ruled out Governor rule in the province...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Murtaza vows to work for Karachi without any discrimination

Murtaza vows to work for Karachi without any discrimination

KARACHI: The newly appointed Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that it was an honour for...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Brexit and pandemic drive UK road haulage into crisis

Brexit and pandemic drive UK road haulage into crisis

Major supermarket chains in Britain are offering cash bonuses for lorry drivers, as Brexit and the coronavirus...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Engineers urged to vote for Professional Excellence Group

Engineers urged to vote for Professional Excellence Group

LAHORE: A candidate of chairman of Pakistan Engineering Council Engineer Waseem Nazir appealed to the professional...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name starts with aen

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name starts with aen

"A friend of mine is having a baby so as a holy man do you have any recommendations for an auspicious name?" "I ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EVMs, i-voting for overseas Pakistanis: Senate panel to get briefings from NADRA, MoST

EVMs, i-voting for overseas Pakistanis: Senate panel to get briefings from NADRA, MoST

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Friday, decided to receive briefings, in its next...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

FATF terms, material cost hike: Realtors concerned over upcoming challenges

FATF terms, material cost hike: Realtors concerned over upcoming challenges

ISLAMABAD: Federation of Realtor Association Pakistan Chairman Ejaz Mussarat Khan expressed concern over the ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Medical treatment abroad: Nawaz allowed permission by PTI govt: Shehbaz

Medical treatment abroad: Nawaz allowed permission by PTI govt: Shehbaz

LAHORE: Terming the statements of PTI leaders based on political hatred as against the dignity of Pakistan, Leader ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

CNN fires three employees for coming to work unvaccinated

CNN fires three employees for coming to work unvaccinated

WASHINGTON: Three employees at CNN have been fired for violating the network's coronavirus policy by coming into the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Pandemic speeds up worldwide

Pandemic speeds up worldwide

PARIS: The Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge in all regions of the world apart from Latin America and the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 6, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (August 7, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

KSE-100 Index rangebound: BRIndex100 extends losses

Rates

KSE-100 Index rangebound: BRIndex100 extends losses

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday ended on a negative note due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Listing application of Octopus Digital approved

Stocks

Listing application of Octopus Digital approved

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

CPEC and CPEC Authority

CPEC and CPEC Authority

The Pakistan-China Relations Steering Committee in its meeting, held early this week under its Chairman Asad Umar,...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Inflation only a supply-side phenomenon: a quarter-truth

Inflation only a supply-side phenomenon: a quarter-truth

During inflationary times, the notion propagated by the gurus that inflation is solely cost-push/supply-side...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

'Our national priorities'

Letters

'Our national priorities'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Our national priorities" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writers,...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

European stocks slip

Stocks

European stocks slip

LONDON: European stocks fell slightly on Friday ahead of a key US jobs report, but were set for their best week ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

FTSE 100 slips

Stocks

FTSE 100 slips

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Friday, dragged by heavyweight energy and banking stocks, with investors ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

US stocks add to records

Stocks

US stocks add to records

NEW YORK: Major US stock indices added to records early Friday as investors weighed upbeat jobs data against ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 124,169 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,919 tonnes of import cargo and 18,250...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

LME official prices

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================================= Offset...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 6, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

THE RUPEE: Mixed movements

Rates

THE RUPEE: Mixed movements

KARACHI: On Friday PKR recorded mixed movements. It went down against USD in interbank market while going up in open...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (August 6, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Member to Member

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (August 6, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 6, 2021). ==================================== BR...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

BOARD MEETINGS

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Proposed right issues

Rates

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

Rates

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,584.2468 ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

Rates

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

Rates

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,499.0754...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,226.0293 Bid...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ======================== ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Kibor interbank offered rates

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (August 6, 2021). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

LIBOR interbank offered rates

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (August 6, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Rates

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

Rates

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (August 6, 2021)....

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Rates

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

US envoy highlights strong trade potential with Pakistan

Industry

US envoy highlights strong trade potential with Pakistan

LAHORE: The US Commercial Counsellor John Coronado has said that there is a strong potential for surging up ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

‘FPCCI can play active role in connecting Maldives with exporters in Pakistan’

Industry

‘FPCCI can play active role in connecting Maldives with exporters in Pakistan’

KARACHI: President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mian Nasir Hayat Magoon has...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

‘Tobacco industry misleads policymakers to generate more revenue’

Industry

‘Tobacco industry misleads policymakers to generate more revenue’

KARACHI: Sana Ullah Ghumman, General Secretary and Director Operations, Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH),...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Other options!

Other options!

EDITORIAL: National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf met his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in Washington to discuss...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Punjab PA bares its teeth

Punjab PA bares its teeth

EDITORIAL: In the ongoing power tussle between elected representatives and bureaucrats the latter suffered a ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Insurtech Summit 2021: 'SECP encourages industry players to create data bank of insurance policies'

Industry

Insurtech Summit 2021: 'SECP encourages industry players to create data bank of insurance policies'

ISLAMABAD: Chairman SECP Aamir Khan said Friday that the SECP has encouraged industry players to create a data bank...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Ogra again notifies RLNG prices for August

Energy

Ogra again notifies RLNG prices for August

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has again notified the provisional prices of RLNG for the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

US reports robust job growth, strong wage gains

Industry

US reports robust job growth, strong wage gains

WASHINGTON: US job growth powered ahead and the unemployment rate fell in July amid demand for workers in the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Firm dollar pushes gold below $1,800

Commodities

Firm dollar pushes gold below $1,800

LONDON/AMSTERDAM: Gold edged down Friday, lingering near the key psychological level of $1,800 an ounce, pressured ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Copper edges down

Commodities

Copper edges down

LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Friday and were set for a weekly decline, as a stronger dollar made...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Oil prices dive, head for big weekly loss on demand worries

Energy

Oil prices dive, head for big weekly loss on demand worries

NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled on Friday, closing out a week of losses on worries that travel restrictions to curb the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Palm oil rises over 1pc

Commodities

Palm oil rises over 1pc

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Friday, lifted by rival soyoil and anticipation of tight...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Sterling hits strongest level since Feb 2020 versus euro, drops vs dollar

Money & Banking

Sterling hits strongest level since Feb 2020 versus euro, drops vs dollar

LONDON: The pound extended recent gains to hit its strongest level since February 2020 against the euro on Friday,...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Dollar jumps to highest this week

Money & Banking

Dollar jumps to highest this week

NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar doubled an earlier gain on Friday after a US government report showed jobs grew more ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Taiwan buys wheat

Commodities

Taiwan buys wheat

HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers’ Association purchased an estimated 48,000 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

HSFO cash premiums surge to 9-month highs, VLSFO firms

Energy

HSFO cash premiums surge to 9-month highs, VLSFO firms

SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for cargoes of Asia’s high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) extended gains on Friday, ending the...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

US natgas eases from 31-month high

Energy

US natgas eases from 31-month high

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Thursday from a 31-month high in the prior session after forecasts for...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.113...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Asia’s gasoline crack lingers near multi-month peak

Energy

Asia’s gasoline crack lingers near multi-month peak

SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack inched lower on Friday, but stayed within close sight of a multi-month peak hit ...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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