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Aurangzeb says Pakistan has secured debt rollover commitments from China, Saudi Arabia and UAE

Development gives boost to economy that awaits Executive Board approval from the IMF ahead of $7-billion bailout

Updated 06 Aug, 2024 10:25pm

Editorials

Stability to precede growth

EDITORIAL: The Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, while addressing the Karachi Chamber of Commerce ...

Updated 01 Aug, 2024 07:43am

Markets

Country report: IMF expresses satisfaction over Pakistan’s SBA performance

Says all but one of 7 QPCs for end-September were met, and while ceiling on general government primary budget deficit was missed, deviation was minor and accounted for by technical factors

Published 20 Jan, 2024 08:56pm

Markets

Pakistan economy to grow by 2-2.5% this year, says Dr Shamshad

Agriculture sector expected to grow by 5.6%, says caretaker minister

Updated 20 Jan, 2024 08:00pm

Pakistan

SBP says Pakistan has received $705.6mn from IMF

Pakistan has received a tranche of $705.6 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the State Bank of...

Updated 17 Jan, 2024 07:59pm

Markets

IMF’s first review: proud moment, says Dr Shamshad Akhtar

Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Friday termed the successful...

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 05:02pm

Markets

KSE-100 closes nearly flat on profit-taking

Index settles at 64,637.64, slightly up by 20.7 points or 0.03

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 06:58pm

Markets

Macroeconomic conditions ‘have generally improved, but outlook remains challenging’, says IMF

Statement comes as Executive Board completes first review of the Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:04pm

Pakistan

IMF Executive Board completes 1st review under SBA: finance ministry

Development allows for immediate disbursement of $700mn

Published 11 Jan, 2024 10:11pm

Markets

Pakistan’s bond rally may extend into 2024 contingent on another IMF bailout: report

Investors believe govt is expected to secure another bailout from IMF

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:44pm

Markets

IMF updates schedule: Executive Board to discuss Pakistan on January 11

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) included Pakistan on its Executive Board agenda on January 11, 2024, according...

Updated 01 Jan, 2024 07:53pm

Markets

‘Tale of two halves’, but a year to remember for Pakistan stocks

An absolute return of nearly 55%, a USD-based return of 24%, and new peaks was the story at the PSX
Performance made KSE-100 best performing market in second half of 2023

Published 01 Jan, 2024 11:40am

Markets

Bulls return to PSX as KSE-100 ends with 680-point gain

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed higher by over 1% on Friday as bulls dominated at...

Updated 15 Dec, 2023 10:05pm

Markets

Open market: rupee unchanged against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee was unmoved against the US dollar in the open market on Thursday, while the local currency...

Updated 14 Dec, 2023 10:32pm

Markets

Inter-bank: rupee sees 9th consecutive gain against US dollar

Currency appreciates 0.09%, settles at 283.87 against greenback

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:26pm

Markets

No signs of stopping: KSE-100 settles above 66k, gains over 1,500 points

Momentum comes on the back of improved economic indicators

Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:21pm

Pakistan

IMF Executive Board to meet Jan 11 on Pakistan’s loan programme: report

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board will meet on January 11 to consider the final approval to...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 09:07am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s future is ‘very bright’: IMF officials laud improvement in economic situation

It's one of the most important countries in the region and in the world. Pakistanis deserve much more,' says Bahador Bijani, IMF Executive Director

Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:31pm

Markets

Another day, another high: KSE-100 gains 1.5% to close near 64,000

Experts say ongoing momentum signifies boost in investor confidence

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 10:46pm

Markets

Arif Habib Limited expects KSE-100 to hit 81,000 by December 2024

Fuelled by new-found optimism amid improved economic indicators, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark...

Updated 04 Dec, 2023 07:26pm

Pakistan

IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability

IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm

Markets

KSE-100 gains another 919 points as index now eyes 61,000 level

Benchmark index crosses 60,000 level on Tuesday for first time in history

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 08:06pm

Markets

New high at PSX: KSE-100 crosses 58,000 level after 827-point gain

Ongoing bullish trend comes amid country’s improved economic indicators

Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:16pm

Business & Finance

SBP keeps key policy rate unchanged at 22%

In line with the wider market consensus, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 07:53pm

Markets

Open-market: rupee sustains losses against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee sustained losses against the US dollar in the open market on Monday, while the local currency...

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 10:50pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reiterates call for national unity on Charter of Economy

Premier says the risk of default is gone due to an agreement with the IMF

Published 22 Jul, 2023 07:57pm

Business & Finance

IMF agreement: Aussie envoy hails govt’s efforts

ISLAMABAD: Australian Ambassador to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Wednesday appreciated the government’s efforts for ...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am

Markets

Brokerage house AHL expects KSE-100 to provide upside of 24% in FY24

AHL says KSE-100 could power past 56,000 level by June 2024

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 11:52pm

Pakistan

IMF Executive Board approves $3bn Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan

Board’s approval allows for an immediate disbursement of SDR894 million or about US$1.2 billion

Updated 12 Jul, 2023 11:57pm

Pakistan

UAE has deposited $1bn in Pakistan’s central bank: Ishaq Dar

Finance minister says SBP-held foreign exchange reserves have gotten another boost after $2bn inflow from Saudi Arabia

Updated 12 Jul, 2023 07:57pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 17	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 17	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 17	153.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 17	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 17	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 17	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
India Sensex / Dec 17	80,684.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 17	39,164.26
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Hang Seng / Dec 17	19,815.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 17	70.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 17	2,644.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 17	68.53
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.63 ▲ 0.93 (16.32%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.97 ▲ 0.86 (12.10%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.50 ▲ 0.45 (11.11%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	35.16 ▲ 3.20 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Diamond Ind. / Dec 18 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	20.90 ▲ 1.90 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 18 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	103.94 ▲ 9.45 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Equity Modaraba / Dec 18 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.01 ▼ -0.43 (-12.50%)
Dewan Textile / Dec 18 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.67 ▼ -0.77 (-11.96%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
J.K.Spinning / Dec 18 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	58.50 ▼ -6.50 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	332.25 ▼ -35.97 (-9.77%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.08
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.23
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.18
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▲ 0.44
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.02
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.29
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -1.81
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.10

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