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Print - 2021-08-14

Largest penalty ever of Rs44bn imposed on sugar mills, PSMA

Largest penalty ever of Rs44bn imposed on sugar mills, PSMA

The hearings for 80 mills (5 mills chose not to appear or respond) spanned a considerable period, commencing on 7 January 2021 and concluding on 26 May 2021
Cartelisation, anti-competitive activities, collectively deciding the quantum of exports among reasons

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 10:59am

Delay in approval of revised tariff: Tabish-led PD team meets Nepra bigwigs

Delay in approval of revised tariff: Tabish-led PD team meets Nepra bigwigs

ISLAMABAD: A four-member team of Power Division led by SAPM on Power and Petroleum, Tabish Gauhar held a meeting ...

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 11:24am

Dubai Expo in focus as UAE racks up $700m of trade with Israel

Dubai Expo in focus as UAE racks up $700m of trade with Israel

DUBAI: Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which normalised relations a year ago, are looking to Dubai’s Expo...

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 11:09am

Exporters paid billions illegally?

Exporters paid billions illegally?

AGP claims Ministry of Commerce and a national independent authority paid billions of rupees to exporters illegally, recommending proper investigation on 'excess' payment to exporters

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 11:03am

Tarin assures exporters there will be swift refund payments

Tarin assures exporters there will be swift refund payments

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Shaukat Tarin Friday held a meeting with a delegation of exporters and...

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 11:28am

FY21: LSMI output jumps 14.85pc YoY

FY21: LSMI output jumps 14.85pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The overall output of Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) increased by 14.85 percent for fiscal...

Updated 14 Aug, 2021 11:05am

SBP governor speaks to media persons: $2.77bn from IMF to help facilitate increased imports

SBP governor speaks to media persons: $2.77bn from IMF to help facilitate increased imports

ISLAMABAD: The Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Reza Baqir on Friday said that after receiving US$ 2.77 billion...

Updated 16 Aug, 2021 06:23pm

SPI up 0.61pc WoW

SPI up 0.61pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended August 12, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.61...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan confirms first England cricket tour in 16 years

Pakistan confirms first England cricket tour in 16 years

LAHORE: The England men’s side that will feature in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will visit Pakistan in...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Domestic violence: Safe-houses to be opened in each district for female victims: minister

Domestic violence: Safe-houses to be opened in each district for female victims: minister

HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Women Development Syeda Shehla Raza has said that to address the problems of female...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Two ‘dacoits’ shot dead

Two ‘dacoits’ shot dead

SHIKARPUR: Two dacoits were killed after an alleged police encounter in Shikarpur on Friday. According to SSP...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

KTBA sends letter to FBR chairman

KTBA sends letter to FBR chairman

KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has suggested to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to direct all...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

FPCCI chief lauds latest business portal

FPCCI chief lauds latest business portal

KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI, has welcomed conceptualization of Pakistan’s latest and...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Storm drains: Murtaza directs early removal of encroachments

Storm drains: Murtaza directs early removal of encroachments

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government spokesperson Barrister Murtaza Wahab Friday directed the Senior...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Hot, humid weather likely

Hot, humid weather likely

KARACHI: A hot and humid weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country, the Met Office said on ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Water supply to IPPs at Thar Coal Power Plants to be completed by Sept

Water supply to IPPs at Thar Coal Power Plants to be completed by Sept

KARACHI: Sindh government on Friday said that a project to supply water to different Independent Power Producers...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

SHC declares Pemra chief’s powers to suspend broadcast media licences ‘illegal’

SHC declares Pemra chief’s powers to suspend broadcast media licences ‘illegal’

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Friday declared the powers of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

ECP seeks to hold EVMs demo on 17th

ECP seeks to hold EVMs demo on 17th

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has requested the federal ministries of Science and Technology and...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Employees’ Contributory Funds: SECP digitalizes filing of biannual returns

Employees’ Contributory Funds: SECP digitalizes filing of biannual returns

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate companies with their statutory compliance, the Securities and Exchange Commission of...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan wants inclusive Afghan govt: Fawad

Pakistan wants inclusive Afghan govt: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry Friday said Pakistan wants an inclusive...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Ties with US mutually beneficial, not transactional: FO

Ties with US mutually beneficial, not transactional: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Friday expressed the desire to build long-term, broad-based, comprehensive and mutually...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Two PML-N MPAs expelled for making remarks against PM

Two PML-N MPAs expelled for making remarks against PM

LAHORE: Opposition members in Punjab Assembly on Friday use unethical language against Prime Minister Imran Khan....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Sindh bans use of drone cameras, pillion riding on 8th, 9th & 10th Muharram

Sindh bans use of drone cameras, pillion riding on 8th, 9th & 10th Muharram

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday banned the use of drone cameras on 8th, 9th and 10th of Muharram in the...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Transgenders to get single-dose vaccine in Sindh

Transgenders to get single-dose vaccine in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh health department has decided to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to the transgender community....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

SHCBA slams elevation of Justice Ayesha to SC

SHCBA slams elevation of Justice Ayesha to SC

KARACHI: Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHBCA) has objected to the nomination of Lahore High Court (LHC) judge...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan Study Centre inaugurates books exhibition

Pakistan Study Centre inaugurates books exhibition

PESHAWAR: Prof Dr Muhammad Idrees Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar on Friday inaugurated books exhibition in...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Cake cutting ceremony held in connection with ‘National Minority Day’

Cake cutting ceremony held in connection with ‘National Minority Day’

KARACHI: A simple but dignified cake cutting ceremony was held here at Governor’s House on Friday in connection...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Denmark, Norway shut Kabul embassies, Finland evacuates staff

Denmark, Norway shut Kabul embassies, Finland evacuates staff

COPENHAGEN: Denmark and Norway will temporarily shut their Kabul embassies while Finland will evacuate up to 130...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Iran calls for safety of diplomats in Taliban-seized Herat

Iran calls for safety of diplomats in Taliban-seized Herat

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry called Friday for security guarantees for its diplomats in Herat, after Taliban...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Russia to expel BBC journalist

Russia to expel BBC journalist

MOSCOW: Moscow has given BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford until the end of the month to leave Russia in response to...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Jailed Samsung chief released on parole

Jailed Samsung chief released on parole

SEOUL: The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Swiss police recover painting stolen from Serb castle in 1993

Swiss police recover painting stolen from Serb castle in 1993

GENEVA: Swiss police on Friday said they seized a painting recording a key moment in Serbian history that was stolen...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Greek economy to grow despite Covid, fires

Greek economy to grow despite Covid, fires

ATHENS: Greece’s economy will weather the twin blows of the Covid-19 pandemic and massive wildfires this year,...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

What have we actually given back to Pakistan?

What have we actually given back to Pakistan?

Some stereotype lies when few of the people ask about what has Pakistan given to them. However, they must ask...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Tara Group Pakistan Playing a Revolutionary Role in Advanced Agricultural Research

Tara Group Pakistan Playing a Revolutionary Role in Advanced Agricultural Research

TEXT: Tara Group Pakistan is one of the top ranking Agri research based organization in Agriculture Sector of...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Unveiled: Treasures of Pakistan

Unveiled: Treasures of Pakistan

TEXT: If one was to travel through the landscape of Pakistan and start from the beautiful beaches of Sindh and...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Looking Towards a Brighter Future

Looking Towards a Brighter Future

TEXT: The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the world and Pakistan was no exception. The virus left a ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

The Quaid – a visionary personality of South Asia

The Quaid – a visionary personality of South Asia

TEXT: Our great leader and national hero, known as “Quaid-i-Azam”, the Founder of Pakistan, lives not only in ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 13, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (August 14, 2021)....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Rs20,000 minimum wages specified in Punjab

Rs20,000 minimum wages specified in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has specified Rs20,000 minimum rate per month of wages for unskilled adult and...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Punjab to collect advance tax on registration of new vehicles

Punjab to collect advance tax on registration of new vehicles

LAHORE: The Punjab tax authorities would collect advance tax at the time of registration of new motor vehicles under...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

STP for Faisalabad on the cards

STP for Faisalabad on the cards

FAISALABAD: A Skill Technology Park (STP) has been proposed for Faisalabad to provide qualified and highly skilled...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Punjab reports 1,163 fresh corona cases, 15 fatalities

Punjab reports 1,163 fresh corona cases, 15 fatalities

LAHORE: Out of 19,017 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 1,163 fresh infections and 15 fatalities...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Chinese envoy calls on PM

Chinese envoy calls on PM

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong called on Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday. During the meeting, views were...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Maryam Nawaz again tests positive for coronavirus

Maryam Nawaz again tests positive for coronavirus

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Covid-19 test has again turned...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

PBC vice chief concerned at Justice Ayesha A Malik’s nomination

PBC vice chief concerned at Justice Ayesha A Malik’s nomination

ISLAMABAD: The Vice-Chairman Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed his serious reservations and concerns over the...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pak-US officials celebrate conclusion of SEP project

Pak-US officials celebrate conclusion of SEP project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials and representatives from the United States government celebrated the conclusion of ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

4,619 new Covid-19 cases, 79 deaths countrywide

4,619 new Covid-19 cases, 79 deaths countrywide

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Friday reported 4,619 new Covid-19 cases and 79 coronavirus related deaths taking the ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pfizer, Moderna seen reaping billions from Covid-19 vaccine booster

Pfizer, Moderna seen reaping billions from Covid-19 vaccine booster

Drugmakers Pfizer Inc, BioNTech and Moderna Inc are expected to reap billions of dollars from Covid-19 booster shots...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Labour laws and productivity

Labour laws and productivity

Labour laws should also spotlight on productivity rather than the dampening effects of archaic laws from the times ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan has made its choice

Pakistan has made its choice

Speaking nine days after the deadliest terrorist attacks in the history of the US on the sunny morning of 11 Sept...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

‘Micro forest for Lahore’

Letters

‘Micro forest for Lahore’

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Micro forest for Lahore” carried by the newspaper yesterday. That...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

FTSE 100 marks best weekly winning streak since Nov

Stocks

FTSE 100 marks best weekly winning streak since Nov

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 recorded its longest weekly winning streak since November on Friday, although investors...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

European stocks log best winning streak since 2006

Stocks

European stocks log best winning streak since 2006

LONDON: European stocks scaled new highs on Friday and clocked their fourth consecutive week of gains on optimism...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Early trade: Strong Disney earnings push S&P 500, Dow to new peaks

Stocks

Early trade: Strong Disney earnings push S&P 500, Dow to new peaks

NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 opened at record highs on Friday, boosted by Walt Disney and tech-related...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================================= CONES ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

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 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

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 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,577.3189...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

Rates

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

Rates

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,223.7895 Bid...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ========================...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ========================...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Kibor interbank offered rates

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (August 13, 2021). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

LIBOR interbank offered rates

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (August 13, 2021)....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

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 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

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 13, 2021)....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

KSE-100 Index sheds more weight: BRIndex100 extends losses

Rates

KSE-100 Index sheds more weight: BRIndex100 extends losses

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Tariff increase by int’l shipping cos to harm exports: NKATI

Industry

Tariff increase by int’l shipping cos to harm exports: NKATI

KARACHI: President, North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan has termed the...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Independence Day today — a day for introspection

Independence Day today — a day for introspection

EDITORIAL: Today is our 75th Independence Day, a day to celebrate but also an occasion to introspect. Should our...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

A dollar saved is a dollar earned

A dollar saved is a dollar earned

EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has very rightly instructed the ministry of food security and research to...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

FINCA Microfinance Bank launches ‘AikHain, AzaadHain’ campaign

Money & Banking

FINCA Microfinance Bank launches ‘AikHain, AzaadHain’ campaign

LAHORE: FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd, in line with its mission to alleviate poverty and improve the living standards...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Bank Alfalah introduces QR payment solution for WASA customers

Money & Banking

Bank Alfalah introduces QR payment solution for WASA customers

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has taken a first of its kind initiative in the payment solutions sphere by introducing QR...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

US import price increases slow in July

US import price increases slow in July

WASHINGTON: US import prices increased less than expected in July, a sign that inflation pressures may have peaked ...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Russian economy rebounds in second quarter

Russian economy rebounds in second quarter

MOSCOW: Russia’s economy rebounded in the second quarter as the country recovers from the effects of the...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Gold jumps over 1pc

Commodities

Gold jumps over 1pc

NEW YORK: Gold rose more than 1% on Friday as a retreat in the dollar enticed investors to snap up the bullion...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Copper climbs

Commodities

Copper climbs

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday as the dollar weakened after a sharp drop in US consumer sentiment fed views...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Oil slips but set for weekly gain

Energy

Oil slips but set for weekly gain

NEW YORK: Oil fell on Friday, but was on track to post a weekly rise, broadly shrugging off a warning from the...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Early trade: Dollar dented

Money & Banking

Early trade: Dollar dented

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a one-week low against a basket of currencies on Friday, after a survey showed US...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

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 8.504...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Activities of Karachi Port

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 160,009 tones of cargo comprising 76,519 tones of import cargo and 83,490 tones of...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (August 13, 2021)....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Rate of cotton reached at highest level in history of Pakistan

Cotton & Textile

Rate of cotton reached at highest level in history of Pakistan

KARACHI: The local market on Friday remained bullish and trading volume remained satisfactory. As a result of...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 14, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

LME official prices

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================================= Offset...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 13, 2021)....

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (August 13, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs...

Published 14 Aug, 2021 03:41am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.53
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 21	5,948.71
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,155.79
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Nasdaq / Nov 21	18,972.42
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,601.11
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,149.27
Dow Jones / Nov 21	43,870.35
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	19,146.17

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	70.18
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,669.46
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 21	70.43
Petrol/Litre / Nov 22	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 22 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 22 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 22 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 22 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 22 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 22 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 22 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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