Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... 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
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ======================================= Offset... 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
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
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
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
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 Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (August 01, 2023).... 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 BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ==================================== BR... 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 Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the 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 Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... 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 Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 01, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Three ‘key’ sectors: Govt optimistic about investment prospects Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says that some friendly countries are interested to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, minerals and mines as well as the IT sector Updated 02 Aug, 2023 10:02am
Bilawal says govt can take action against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday warned that Pakistan will be compelled to take action... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:34am
Govt hikes petrol and HSD prices, albeit ‘reluctantly’ ISLAMABAD: The coalition government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has allowed a significant raise of ... 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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