Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (August ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
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 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
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 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (August 01, 2023).... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
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 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (August 01, 2023).... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 01, 2023).... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 01, 2023).... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 01, 2023)... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 01, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 02, 2023)... Published 02 Aug, 2023 07:10am
Three ‘centres of excellence’ launched ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, on Tuesday, launched three centres of... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
IK tells court he sold Toshakhana gifts through military secretary ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday told the court... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Camp Jail: Caretaker CM meets inmates, inspects kitchen LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi Monday paid a visit to Lahore Camp Jail where he... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
IT: Punjab govt trains 54,000 youth LAHORE: The Punjab government has trained 54,000 youth with information technology skills, enabling them to earn ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
3 ODIs series: Pakistan to play against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka this month LAHORE: Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka to play against Afghanistan in three-match One-Day Internationals (ODIs) series... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
FY24 to FY28: IMF’s forex cash flow projections This article is in continuation of the writer’s earlier article on the same subject carried by this newspaper on... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Letters Fuelling public revulsion The government has raised prices of petrol and diesel by Rs20 to Rs 272.95 and Rs 273.40 per litre, respectively.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: NMN’s daddy is quiet too “He is The Great Balancer.” “Well that’s a new one – I mean Zardari sahib is known as the Great Negotiator... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
LHC suspends decision of special court LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended a decision of a special court imposing fine on the home secretary... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Media Town: Sindh govt forms body to help resolve issues facing KPC members KARACHI: The Sindh Government on Tuesday constituted a 10-member committee under the chairmanship of Secretary Sindh... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Fawad tenders written apology to ECP ISLAMABAD: For the second time in less than two years, former leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt on huge national flag LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought a reply from the caretaker government of Punjab by August 04 about... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Al-Qadir Trust, Toshakhana cases: Interim bail of Imran, wife extended till 4th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
JI decries hike in oil prices KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has strongly condemned recent hike in... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
LHC refuses to pass any injunctive order against Punjab govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday refused to pass any injunctive order against the Punjab caretaker ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Main accused in Rizwana torture case granted bail till 7th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted bail to Soumya Asim, the main accused in Rizwana torture case till ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
New rainy spell likely from today KARACHI: A new monsoon rainy spell is expected across the upcountry from August 2 through next Monday, which may ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Pakistan wants to improve cooperation with Malaysia: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan wants to further improve bilateral cooperation in the areas... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
PM, team put country on path of development: minister LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law, Azam Nazir Tarar and the members of the National Assembly and former provincial... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Toshakhana case: SC to hear IK’s plea against IHC’s order refusing to halt proceeding ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s petition against the Islamabad... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Senate body asks BOI to bring amendments to ‘the One Stop Service Bill, 2023’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs has directed the Board of Investment (BOI) to ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Senate body concerned over incomplete ongoing road projects ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications showed serious concerns over the incomplete ongoing road... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Shahabuddin Market allottees to be facilitated: Mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that proper space will be provided to 167 allottees ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
'Youm-e-Istehsaal' to be observed on 5th LAHORE: On the fourth anniversary of the continuous military siege of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir by Indian... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Caretaker CM apprises PM about Rizwana’s health condition LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and informed him ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Civil Aviation Bill, Air Safety Investigation Bill approved ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation approved The Pakistan Civil Aviation Bill, 2023, and Pakistan... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Cotton ‘crisis’: challenges, opportunities, and way forward–I Stagnation in Pakistan’s rural economy has been ongoing over the last decade for a multitude of reasons. The... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Rewiring the investment model Pakistan’s Investment to GDP ratio has remained stubbornly low compared to other emerging markets for many years.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
NA passes Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill ISLAMABAD: With its time to depart drawing near, the outgoing government on Tuesday got passed another crucial bill... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Trial of civilians by military courts: SC reserves verdict on civil society’s plea for full court ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved judgment on the civil society’s plea to constitute a full court for hearing... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Grains Thai, Vietnamese exporters renegotiate for 500,000 tonnes of rice deals SINGAPORE: Rice exporters in Thailand and Vietnam are re-negotiating prices on sales contracts for around half a... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (August 01, 2023)... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 170,424 tonnes of cargo comprising 136,870 tonnes of import cargo and 33,554... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities China imports less refined copper but raw materials surge LONDON: China’s imports of refined copper fell to a four-year low in the first six months of 2023, underlining the... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures move slightly SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures struggled for direction on Tuesday, after a brief bounce in the previous session,... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.371 ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Energy US natgas prices steady as record output offsets higher demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Monday as forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Iron ore response mixed to China’s measures SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures inched up slightly on Tuesday, while Singapore iron ore futures fell as the ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Grains Paris wheat falls sharply HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat futures fell sharply on Monday, pushed down by a steep drop in US wheat in Chicago and... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Energy FY2021-22: SNGPL’s shareholders approve cash dividend LAHORE: The 58th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Energy Performance audit of BoDs of LESCO, FESCO, GEPCO ordered LAHORE: The Director General Audit (Power) ordered performance audit of Board of Directors (BoDs) of LESCO, FESCO ... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Minister advocates modern technology, China model for cotton production LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister S M Tanveer emphasized the need to implement modern technology and China-style... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Companies Visa inaugurates its new office in Pakistan KARACHI: Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s digital payments leader has officially inaugurated its new office in Pakistan.... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities PMEX achieves highest-ever profit for FY23 KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX), the only Multi-Commodity Futures Exchange in the country, has... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Stocks European shares start August on sour note as global factory activity falters BRUSSELS: European stocks fell on Tuesday, with the German DAX pulling back from record highs as shrinking factory... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Stocks Wall St falls after mixed earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday as investors assessed mixed earnings from industry... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Gold slips as US dollar, Treasury yields tick higher NEW YORK: Gold prices fell 1% on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and an uptick in bond yields, while... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Stocks UK’s FTSE 100 falls as weak China data hurts miners LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as mining firms dipped after China’s manufacturing activity contracted... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil breaks five sessions of losses JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Tuesday, breaking a streak of five consecutive sessions of... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Energy Oil dips on stronger dollar, signs of profit-taking HOUSTON: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday on a stronger dollar and signs of profit-taking, after rallying in July... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Copper falls after strong July, dollar growth LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Tuesday after a strong July, as weak data out of top consumer China and the... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Rates PSX extends gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of healthy buying by local and... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes in Haryana NEW DELHI: At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 08:49am
FBR surpasses July revenue collection target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs538 billion during July 2023 against the... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:09am
UAE vows to allow ‘peaceful’ assembly of climate activists DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it would allow environmental activists to “assemble peacefully” at... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:10am
Appointment of new FBR chief Tiwana notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government Tuesday night notified the appointment of Amjad Zubair Tiwana as new Chairman... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:33am
SBP bifurcates ‘BC&CPD’ into two separate depts KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced bifurcation of the Banking Conduct & Consumer Protection... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:08am
Income tax return form for TY23: KTBA urges FBR to remove technical glitches, irregularities KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to remove technical... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 07:57am
Order issued against authorities: Closure of One Customs clearance system hitting businesses: FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has completely shut down the One Customs clearance system since April... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:59am
Pakistan’s share of investment: Barrick Gold agrees to make payment in PKR ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Reko Diq project would prove to be a game changer for... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:58am
Money & Banking China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s currency regulators are asking some commercial banks to reduce or postpone their... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Taxes Unlawful tax recovery: FTO summons FBR officials ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has summoned Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Federal Board of Revenue... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Hike in fuel prices will adversely impact cost of doing business: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has raised concerns regarding the recent hike in... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
PBF rejects hike in fuel prices KARACHI: The Central Executive Committee of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) rejected the recent hike in petroleum... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Companies Meezan WhatsApp Banking Service introduced KARACHI: Meezan Bank has introduced Meezan WhatsApp Banking, a hassle-free service that empowers both individual... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Industry PHDEC conducts webinar titled ‘Good Agricultural Practices of Tomato’ KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) conducted the webinar on the ‘Good... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Industry FCCI welcomes appointment of Tiwana as FBR chief FAISALABAD: Dr. Khurram Tariq, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has welcomed the... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Industry JETRO hosts Pakistan investment seminar in Tokyo TOKYO: The Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), held a... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Khar lauds role of Pak-US entrepreneurs, businessmen ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday lauded the role of Pakistani-American... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Companies Seagold receives Top Cargo Agents Award from Emirates SkyCargo ISLAMABAD: Seagold Private Limited, one of the leading logistics companies in Pakistan, is thrilled to announce that... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
SIFC will ensure ease of doing business: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday invited foreign investors to explore the... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
‘Detrimental consequences’? EDITORIAL: Perhaps nobody said it better than PML-N (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz) legislator Irfan Siddiqui, as... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
MPS: Will IMF need to recalibrate its expectations? EDITORIAL: In a surprise move, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) left the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent,... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Money & Banking Rupee ends mostly flat BENGALURU: The Indian rupee ended almost flat on Tuesday after being held in a narrow range through the session, as... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Money & Banking Dollar gains after relatively strong data NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar advanced against major currencies on Tuesday after relatively solid data on US... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
July exports down 12.68pc to $2.057bn MoM ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports declined by 12.68 percent on a month-on-month (MoM) basis in the first month... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Country’s resources: PM for ‘surgical operation’ to generate wealth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said there is a need for a serious surgical operation to generate... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
July CPI inflation rises 28.3pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 28.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis in July... Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Minister tries to justify hike ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, Tuesday, said the government had... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 08:49am