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APTMA urges govt to resolve RCET claims of LIEDA

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has expressed concern at non resolution of pending...

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:10am

Opinion

Earn instead of resorting to borrow

Recently, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance was informed that Pakistan needs $18.8 billion,...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am

Business & Finance

APTMA chief underscores need for reducing electricity tariffs, restoring RCET

LAHORE: Newly-elected Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Kamran Arshad has urged policymakers ...

Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Editorials

SOS from APTMA

EDITORIAL: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has raised a very loud, very serious red flag, warning the...

Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am

9-cent tariff: Govt yet to cross several bridges?

Issues of rationalization of tariff and circular debt stock reduction were recently discussed at a meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)

Updated 13 Jan, 2024 05:01pm

Industries: Tariff cut plan requires an IMF nod

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly prepared a plan to reduce industrial tariff by up to 25 percent...

Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:02am

Business & Finance

Aptma urges govt to facilitate export sector by ensuring RCET

LAHORE: The newly-elected Chairman Aptma North Kamran Arshad has urged the government to remove cost of...

Published 01 Oct, 2023 02:59am

High interest rates, power tariffs, costly raw materials: Textile sector will continue to face economic headwinds: APTMA

ISLAMABAD: The textile sector will continue to experience economic headwinds related to high interest rates,...

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 10:42am

Opinion

Exports collapsing under power sector burden

The fundamental premise upon which the foundations of modern-day economics stand is that resources are finite and...

Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am

Five export-oriented sectors: SNGPL directed to supply gas/RLNG without any subsidy

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has directed Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) to supply...

Updated 24 Jul, 2023 09:03am

Opinion

Setting the record straight

In FY23, textile exports plunged by $2.8 billion (15% decline) compared to FY22, derailing positive developments...

Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:25am

Business & Finance

TMA leader hails Pakistan’s $3bn SBA with IMF

KARACHI: The Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Syed Usman Ali welcomed the...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am

Zardari reaches out to textile tycoons ahead of elections

Says Pakistan Peoples Party is ready to sign ‘charter of economy'

Updated 24 Jun, 2023 08:59am

TMA says textile sector ‘completely’ ignored in budget

KARACHI: The Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Syed Usman Ali has expressed...

Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:50am

APTMA seeks resumption of RCET scheme

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought resumption of gas and electricity at...

Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:53am

Additional tax on incomes, profits, gains: Textile exporters term move ‘harsh’, ‘anti-business’

KARACHI: The value-added textile exporters on Wednesday expressed concerns over “additional tax” on income, profits...

Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:56am

Business & Finance

KCCI demands govt continue RCET for five export sectors

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), in its comprehensive document highlighting anomalies...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 05:21am

Business & Finance

APTMA’s North Zone sends out an SOS

LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) North Zone Hamid Zaman has feared massive closures...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am

Markets

APTMA urges Dar to reinstate competitive energy tariffs

Textile body says if urgent measures are not taken to reinstate the RCET, trade deficit could increase by $4-5 billion

Updated 08 Jun, 2023 07:42pm

Opinion

Beyond the needle and thread: Women’s empowerment through textile exports

Women hold up half the sky, but whether they are compensated for this effort in Pakistan remains questionable. As of...

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:42am

Business & Finance

Industrial areas: APTMA advocates dedicated power plants

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has presented innovative solution to reduce energy cost ...

Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am

Subsidy availed under ZRI scheme: Finance Division proposes industries’ forensic audit

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has proposed forensic audit of industries which availed subsidy under Zero Rated...

Updated 18 May, 2023 09:34am

Prime electricity users: APTMA seeks new power tariff structure

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought new power tariff structure for prime...

Updated 10 May, 2023 09:06am

Opinion

Exports, not loans, constitute solution

Textile exports for April, 2023 clocked in at $1.24 billion, a staggering $500 million less than the previous...

Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am

Business & Finance

Zero-rated sectors: KCCI demands govt restore RCET

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, while expressing deep...

Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am

Business & Finance

Incremental power consumption: ZRI ‘categories’ may be allowed to benefit from plan: APTMA urges PD

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested Power Division (PD) to allow Zero Rated...

Published 01 Apr, 2023 07:19am

Business & Finance

PTEA appeals for govt measures to rescue ailing Punjab units

FAISALABAD: Extreme cash flow problems and high production costs have greatly damaged the prospects for growth in...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 07:30am

Business & Finance

Export industry: APTMA demands uniform gas tariff

KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the federal government for a level playing field...

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 08:54am

Business & Finance

APTMA ‘North Zone’ warns govt against withdrawal of RCET

LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) North Zone Hamid Zaman has expressed the...

Published 18 Feb, 2023 03:33am

Business & Finance

Ending RCET will be ‘disastrous’ for economy, say textile exporters

KARACHI: Textile makers-cum-exporters on Wednesday warned the federal coalition government of a ‘disastrous’...

Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:19am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	280.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
India Sensex / Apr 17	78,553.20
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,395.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	34,730.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	64.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 17	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	300,068
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,326.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	67.13
Petrol/Litre / Apr 18	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 18	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 18 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.45 ▲ 1 (40.82%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.37 ▲ 1 (10.67%)
Oilboy Energy / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.91 ▲ 1 (10.09%)
Popular Islamic / Apr 18 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.70 ▲ 1.25 (10.04%)
Bunnys Limited / Apr 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	26.91 ▲ 2.45 (10.02%)
Safe Mix Con.Lt / Apr 18 Safe Mix Concrete Limited(SMCPL)	18.11 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	46.70 ▲ 4.25 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 18 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	269.05 ▲ 24.46 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 18 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	24.08 ▲ 2.19 (10%)
Indus Dyeing / Apr 18 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	129.98 ▲ 11.82 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	0.58 ▼ -0.49 (-45.79%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.80 ▼ -1.37 (-19.11%)
Century Ins. / Apr 18 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	41.20 ▼ -8.62 (-17.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 18 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.90 ▼ -0.94 (-13.74%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Apr 18 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.40 ▼ -0.89 (-10.74%)
Crescent Fib. / Apr 18 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	45.25 ▼ -5 (-9.95%)
Zephyr Textile / Apr 18 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.26 ▼ -1.22 (-9.78%)
Idrees Tex. / Apr 18 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	17.20 ▼ -1.85 (-9.71%)
Suraj Cotton / Apr 18 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	119.01 ▼ -12.62 (-9.59%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 18 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.65 ▼ -1.32 (-9.45%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Apr 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,207,702 ▲ 1.49
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	30,924,422 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,825,989 ▲ 0.07
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,207,672 ▼ -0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,780,505 ▲ 0.93
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,578,802 ▲ 0
Pak Elektron / Apr 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,988,493 ▼ -0.53
Habib Bank / Apr 18 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	9,338,304 ▼ -5.73
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	9,054,335 ▼ -0.49
B.O.Punjab / Apr 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,925,360 ▼ -0.09

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