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Print - 2023-03-01

Shura Hamdard discusses ‘Decline of Ethics in the Politics of Pakistan’

Shura Hamdard discusses ‘Decline of Ethics in the Politics of Pakistan’

KARACHI: The meeting of Shura Hamdard Karachi convened at the Hamdard Corporate Head Office to discuss the ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:32am

AJK govt notifies huge increase in FED on cigarettes

AJK govt notifies huge increase in FED on cigarettes

ISLAMABAD: The Central Board of Revenue Azad Kashmir on Tuesday substantially raised Federal Excise Duty on...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:30am

NBP’s strong performance with pre-tax profit of Rs62.7bn, 18.7pc up YoY with 36.2pc YoY growth, total assets reach Rs5.2trn

Money & Banking

NBP’s strong performance with pre-tax profit of Rs62.7bn, 18.7pc up YoY with 36.2pc YoY growth, total assets reach Rs5.2trn

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) “the Bank” met to approve the annual ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:28am

Wall St set for February losses as rate fears grow

Stocks

Wall St set for February losses as rate fears grow

NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 slipped and the main US indexes were set for monthly losses on Tuesday as...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:25am

European shares slip on sticky inflation fears

Stocks

European shares slip on sticky inflation fears

PARIS: European shares slipped on Tuesday after data from France and Spain pointed to inflation being stickier than...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:24am

Dollar little changed, but headed for 1st monthly gain since September

Money & Banking

Dollar little changed, but headed for 1st monthly gain since September

NEW YORK: The dollar was flat to slightly lower against major currencies on Tuesday in choppy trading, after a round...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:22am

Palm oil falls over 2pc on slow pace of exports

Commodities

Palm oil falls over 2pc on slow pace of exports

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended early losses on Tuesday on lacklustre exports and rising...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:22am

Copper rebounds as investors take profits

Commodities

Copper rebounds as investors take profits

LONDON: Copper prices extended a rebound on Tuesday as speculators adjusted positions on hopes for a demand revival...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:20am

Oil rebounds about 2pc on China growth hopes

Energy

Oil rebounds about 2pc on China growth hopes

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday, erasing the previous session’s losses, as hopes for a strong...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:19am

China stocks close higher

Stocks

China stocks close higher

HONG KONG: China stocks finished higher while Hong Kong shares declined on Tuesday, the last day of February, as...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 07:18am

Number of 3G, 4G users increased by 1.27m in Jan: PTA

Number of 3G, 4G users increased by 1.27m in Jan: PTA

ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan increased by 1.27 million from 121.54 million by end-December...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Blinken promises US aid, support to Central Asia after Ukraine fears

Europe

Blinken promises US aid, support to Central Asia after Ukraine fears

ASTANA (Kazakhstan): Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday promised US help for Central Asia to reduce the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Quake killed more than 50,000 in Turkey, Syria: revised toll

Quake killed more than 50,000 in Turkey, Syria: revised toll

BEIRUT: A devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria killed more than 50,000 people, in a toll revised by...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Glencore sentenced to pay $700m in US after bribery guilty plea

Glencore sentenced to pay $700m in US after bribery guilty plea

NEW YORK: A US judge on Tuesday ordered Glencore Plc to pay $700 million in connection with its guilty plea over a...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Future of the finance profession

Future of the finance profession

When preparing for my first-ever visit to Pakistan, three things came to mind as being of particularly important...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Moroccans struggle to afford vegetables as Ramazan looms

Moroccans struggle to afford vegetables as Ramazan looms

Shoppers inspect vegetables at a huge market in Sale, near the Moroccan capital Rabat, but exploding prices mean ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Review of HBL PSL-8: Qalandars leading points table after winning four matches

Review of HBL PSL-8: Qalandars leading points table after winning four matches

LAHORE: Cricket lovers in Pakistan and around the world have been treated with some exciting innings, fabulous ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Wave of poison attacks on schoolgirls alarms Iranians

Wave of poison attacks on schoolgirls alarms Iranians

DUBAI: Hundreds of Iranian girls in different schools have suffered “mild poison” attacks over recent months, ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

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 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

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 ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 28, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 01, 2023)...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Alvi calls for promoting skills-based education

Alvi calls for promoting skills-based education

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for promoting skills-based and technical education in the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Youths of all provinces: Foreign employment opportunities to be distributed equally: minister

Youths of all provinces: Foreign employment opportunities to be distributed equally: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said on ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

‘Attempted murder’ case: IHC grants interim bail to Imran

‘Attempted murder’ case: IHC grants interim bail to Imran

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted an interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Vandalism at Judicial Complex: Islamabad police book Imran, other party members

Vandalism at Judicial Complex: Islamabad police book Imran, other party members

ISLAMABAD: The police on Tuesday booked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former premier Imran Khan, party...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Two Pakistanis accused of trafficking arrested

Two Pakistanis accused of trafficking arrested

CROTONE, (Italy): Italian authorities arrested three people and were looking for a fourth suspect who they believe...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Ziauddin University holds 17th session in series of dialogues

Ziauddin University holds 17th session in series of dialogues

KARACHI: “To bring about real change, there needs to be a shift in the general environment at home and work”,...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

IIU president addresses orientation ceremony held for new students

IIU president addresses orientation ceremony held for new students

ISLAMABAD: Dr Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President, International Islamic University addressed an enthralled audience ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Italy migrant boat disaster

Letters

Italy migrant boat disaster

The United Nations Missing Migrants Project has registered more than 17,000 deaths and disappearances in the central...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Power planning marred by myriad miscalculations

Power planning marred by myriad miscalculations

EDITORIAL: According to a Business Recorder news item, the government has decided not to change the location of ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

IMF conditionalities: fiscal reforms

IMF conditionalities: fiscal reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) typically imposes a series of conditions on countries that receive financial...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Lithium price slide deepens as China battery giant bets on cheaper inputs

Lithium price slide deepens as China battery giant bets on cheaper inputs

Rare discounts offered by Chinese battery giant CATL to automakers have accelerated a plunge in lithium prices, and...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

CM kicks off Rs3.1bn Akbar Chowk flyover project

CM kicks off Rs3.1bn Akbar Chowk flyover project

LAHORE: Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Akbar Chowk...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

FIA registers case against Farah Gogi

FIA registers case against Farah Gogi

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore has registered a case against Farah Gogi, a close friend of...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How has the Khan gained weight?

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How has the Khan gained weight?

“The case of the Two Tarars requires a revisit.” “The two Tarars? Reminds me of the two British comedians who...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Lesco CEO resigns

Lesco CEO resigns

LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Ch Muhammad Amin resigned on Tuesday...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

BISP enhances quarterly stipend by Rs2,000

BISP enhances quarterly stipend by Rs2,000

ISLAMABAD: Faced with scathing criticism over its alleged failure to take adequate measures for addressing the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Imran gets bail in ECP protests case

Imran gets bail in ECP protests case

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital on Tuesday granted interim bail to PTI chief Imran Khan in...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Schemes of NHSR ministry: Senate body conditionally approves 36 projects

Schemes of NHSR ministry: Senate body conditionally approves 36 projects

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations on Tuesday unanimously...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

PM inaugurates ‘School on Wheels and Mobile Bus’ project

PM inaugurates ‘School on Wheels and Mobile Bus’ project

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the “School on Wheels and Mobile Bus” project on Tuesday ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Pakistan to strengthen relations with Kuwait: Hina

Pakistan to strengthen relations with Kuwait: Hina

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday said that Pakistan is determined to...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Bara tehsil of District Khyber: World Bank team visits different PCSP-financed sites

Bara tehsil of District Khyber: World Bank team visits different PCSP-financed sites

ISLAMABAD: A senior delegation of the World Bank Pakistan led by the Country Director, Najy Benhassine, visited...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Early closure of markets: APTMA North urges govt to hold talks

Industry

Early closure of markets: APTMA North urges govt to hold talks

LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) North, Hamid Zaman, has urged the government to take...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

$5m flood emergency grant signed with ADB

$5m flood emergency grant signed with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed grant agreement of five...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Toshakhana case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for IK

Toshakhana case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for IK

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (February...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

LIBOR interbank offered rates

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Kibor interbank offered rates

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Proposed right issues

Rates

Proposed right issues

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

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Board meetings in progress

Rates

Board meetings in progress

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

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

BOARD MEETINGS

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

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

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Member to Member

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

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 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

LME official prices

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Ogra increases prices of LPG cylinders

Energy

Ogra increases prices of LPG cylinders

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority raised 4.3 percent or Rs12 per kg increase of both domestic and...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 114,695 tonnes of cargo comprising 65,392 tonnes of import cargo and 49,303...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Gasoil, jet fuel margins fall on weak fundamentals

Energy

Gasoil, jet fuel margins fall on weak fundamentals

SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel margins fell for the second consecutive month as persistently...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

VLSFO margin declines

Energy

VLSFO margin declines

SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margin for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil dropped over 30% in February compared to the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

US natgas futures jump

Energy

US natgas futures jump

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a one-month high on Monday on forecasts for more demand this ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, but still lags fossil fuels

Energy

Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, but still lags fossil fuels

LONDON: Banks gave 81 cents in financing support to low carbon energy supply for every dollar they provided to ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

PSX remains under pressure

Rates

PSX remains under pressure

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained under pressure due to an anticipated interest rate hike in the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 28, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Tax collection drive: 33,352 vehicles checked in Sindh so far

Taxes

Tax collection drive: 33,352 vehicles checked in Sindh so far

KARACHI: On the directive of Sindh Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Mukesh Kumar Chawla, a total...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Business community termed biggest stakeholder of country

Business community termed biggest stakeholder of country

KARACHI: Punjab Minister for Energy, Industry, Trade, Investment, Skills Development and Patron General of the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Dar discusses economic outlook with US official

Dar discusses economic outlook with US official

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar held a virtual meeting with Wally Adeyemo, US...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Google agrees to ban non-licensed digital lending apps

Google agrees to ban non-licensed digital lending apps

ISLAMABAD: Google has agreed to ban all non-licensed digital lending apps in Pakistan, most of which were operating...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Gulf Food & Beverages Exhibition: IAC succeeds in attracting foreign investors

Industry

Gulf Food & Beverages Exhibition: IAC succeeds in attracting foreign investors

PESHAWAR: Iftikhar Ahmed and Company (IAC), one of Pakistan’s leading fresh juice and pulp producing company,...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Amir Paracha elected as president of OICCI

Industry

Amir Paracha elected as president of OICCI

KARACHI: Amir Paracha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Pakistan Limited, has taken over as the...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Police in TTP’s crosshairs

Police in TTP’s crosshairs

EDITORIAL: During the recent months TTP terrorists have focused on targeting the police. In the latest incident last...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Cotton spot rate increased by Rs200 per maund

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rate increased by Rs200 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 200...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Cotton spot rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (February 28, 2023)....

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Iron ore prices diverge on mixed market outlook

Commodities

Iron ore prices diverge on mixed market outlook

BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures showed divergent trends on Tuesday due to a mixed near-term market...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Japanese rubber futures rise

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures rise

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, tracking stronger domestic equities, although they were still on...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.386...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Canola higher

Commodities

Canola higher

CHICAGO: ICE Canada canola futures ended mostly higher on Monday on talk of fresh export demand from China following...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

PARB approves Rs100bn oilseed, soya bean project

Commodities

PARB approves Rs100bn oilseed, soya bean project

LAHORE: The Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) has approved oilseed and soybean project worth around Rs 100...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

FBR’s audit wings accused of violating law on attaching taxpayers’ bank accounts

Taxes

FBR’s audit wings accused of violating law on attaching taxpayers’ bank accounts

LAHORE: The audit wings of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are violating law related to attachment of bank...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Dasu Hydropower Project has created 2,664 jobs: PCJCCI chief

Energy

Dasu Hydropower Project has created 2,664 jobs: PCJCCI chief

LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) stated during a...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Despite orders, failure to impose penalties on officials irks FBR chief

Taxes

Despite orders, failure to impose penalties on officials irks FBR chief

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman has taken serious notice of the instances where heads of ...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

First half of financial year 2023: Inflationary pressures, rising electricity prices further impair KE’s recoveries, profitability

First half of financial year 2023: Inflationary pressures, rising electricity prices further impair KE’s recoveries, profitability

KARACHI: Challenging socio-political and macroeconomic factors have had a cascading impact on multiple sectors...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Initial registration with FBR: Firms, AOPs to furnish details of beneficial owners

Initial registration with FBR: Firms, AOPs to furnish details of beneficial owners

ISLAMABAD: Every company and association of person (AOP) on its initial registration with Federal Board of Revenue...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

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

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

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

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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

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