Trends - SAARC - Business Recorder

SAARC

FPCCI, SCCI delegates meet commerce minister, invite him to South Asian Trade Fair in Dhaka

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am

Trade team will be sent to Bangladesh after Eid-ul-Azha

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to despatch a trade delegation to Bangladesh after Eid-ul-Azha aimed at strengthening...

Updated 24 Apr, 2025 10:36am

Opinion

Region: BD throws up opportunities

In a major development, India has extended its security base and offensive capability and outreach beyond its...

Published 15 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Business & Finance

Strengthening regional trade crucial for progress: Malik

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik has emphasised the need for...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:59am

Opinion

Changing political dynamics in S. Asia

Driven by rejuvenated public sentiments for a change, the Bangladesh’s incumbent government is gradually but...

Published 11 Jan, 2025 02:48am

Opinion

‘SAARC: India is part of the problem; it is unwilling to become a solution’

The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARCCCI) takes strong exception to the misrepresentation of its stance...

Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am

Editorials

Unlocking regional potential

EDITORIAL: With the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government from Dhaka earlier in the year, the intervening months...

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Opinion

SAARC: India is part of the problem; it is unwilling to become a solution

According to media reports, the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said the intra-trade among SAARC ...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

‘Intra-trade among Saarc countries remains in low range of 5pc’

LAHORE: The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said the intra-trade among SAARC countries continues to...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:27am

Pakistan

40th SAARC Charter Day Celebration: South Asian leaders and business delegates unite for regional collaboration

ISLAMABAD: A high level delegation of South Asian leaders and business representatives led by Md. Jashim Uddin,...

Published 12 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Pakistan

13th SAARC ENT Congress begins today

KARACHI: We are delighted to host 13th SAARC ENT Congress on 6th, 7th, and 8th Dec 2024 at a local hotel in Karachi...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Opinion

SAARC is no longer relevant

That SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) has been facing since 2016 a situation in which any...

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

Mental health issues: bioethics experts for addressing the stigma

ISLAMABAD: The heads of Bioethics Units from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have stressed...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am

Editorials

After Jaishankar’s visit

EDITORIAL: Nawaz Sharif, veteran politician that he is, is wise to identify Indian Foreign Minister S. ...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 06:57am

Pakistan

India and Pakistan: Revival of diplomatic engagement could foster regional peace: Iftikhar

LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 07:37am

Editorials

‘New page’ in Pak-BD ties?

EDITORIAL: There’s a lesson in the newfound Pakistan-Bangladesh bonhomie that’s gripped the Asian press all the...

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:35am

Pakistan

Pakistan has responded positively to Bangladesh’s gestures: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reciprocated to the positive gestures coming from Bangladesh to end the hostile...

Updated 06 Sep, 2024 11:25am

Business & Finance

‘South Asia with its vast market potential presents promising destination for Chinese investors’

ISLAMABAD: South Asia, with its vast market potential and growing economies, presents a promising destination for...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:17am

Business & Finance

Establishment of Business Facilitation Centres lauded

LAHORE: Member SAARC Chamber and former Senior Vice President Federal Chamber Khawaja Shahzeb Akram have said that...

Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am

Pakistan

Importance of SAARC for region highlighted

ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable...

Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am

Pakistan

SAARC SG pays courtesy call on PM

ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Golam Sarwar, secretary general South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), who is...

Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am

SAARC chamber urges Afghan govt to fulfil Doha pledges

LAHORE: The SAARC Chamber has called upon the Afghan Taliban to fulfil their commitment, made in Doha, which was...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

Business & Finance

UBG chief concerned over not becoming economic power

KARACHI: Founder Chairman of United Business Group (UBG), former President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce, Iftikhar ...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am

Pakistan

PM’s office fails to accord timely approval: Pakistan misses meeting of RIMES in Thailand

LAHORE: Pakistan has missed a crucial meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa ...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Business & Finance

SAARC Bazaar & Women’s Business Conference in Lahore from 7th

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that SAARC activities comprising of SAARC Bazaar and...

Published 03 Mar, 2024 02:55am

Business & Finance

Three-day ‘SAARC Bazaar’ from March 7 in Lahore

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) & the SCWEC, jointly organizing a...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Pakistan

Engagement with foreign media stressed: Austrian envoy stresses importance of creating positive perception

KARACHI: The Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Andrea Wicke stressed the importance of building a...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am

World

SAARC can alter our region’s development landscape: Nepal PM

LAHORE: “SAARC has enormous potential to alter our region’s development landscape,” stated Prime Minister of...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 06:42am

Business & Finance

Seminar to mark ‘SAARC Charter Day’ held

LAHORE: Punjab University Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS) in collaboration with Dr Jahangir Badar Institute of...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 29	281.08
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 29	280.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 29	142.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 29	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 29	1.34
Euro to USD / Apr 29	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 28	5,528.75
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 28	35,839.99
Nasdaq / Apr 28	17,366.13
Dow Jones / Apr 28	40,227.59
India Sensex / Apr 29	80,307.05
Hang Seng / Apr 29	21,960.83
FTSE 100 / Apr 29	8,417.19
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 29	22,386.66
France CAC40 / Apr 29	7,578.21

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 28	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 28	297,582
Petrol/Litre / Apr 29	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 29	61.34
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 29	3,315.07
Diesel/Litre / Apr 29	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 29	67.50

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Apr 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	9.40 ▲ 0.9 (10.59%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 29 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.29 ▲ 0.97 (10.41%)
EMCO Industries / Apr 29 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	42.20 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Askari Bank / Apr 29 Askari Bank Limited(AKBL)	37.26 ▲ 3.39 (10.01%)
Punjab Oil / Apr 29 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	162.43 ▲ 14.77 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 29 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	189.22 ▲ 17.2 (10%)
Jubilee Spinning / Apr 29 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	11.55 ▲ 1.05 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 29 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,969.39 ▲ 360.85 (10%)
Shakarganj / Apr 29 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	47.94 ▲ 4.36 (10%)
Faran Sugar / Apr 29 Faran Sugar Mills Limited(FRSM)	47.08 ▲ 4.28 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 29 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.25 ▼ -0.67 (-13.62%)
Dewan Textile / Apr 29 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.71 ▼ -0.8 (-12.29%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 29 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.02 ▼ -0.98 (-12.25%)
Gulistan Sp. / Apr 29 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	6.88 ▼ -0.91 (-11.68%)
Lalpir Power / Apr 29 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	23.04 ▼ -2.54 (-9.93%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 29 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	11.53 ▼ -1.24 (-9.71%)
Liven Pharma / Apr 29 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	63 ▼ -6.64 (-9.53%)
First IBL Mod. / Apr 29 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	2.76 ▼ -0.29 (-9.51%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	70.98 ▼ -7.09 (-9.08%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	56.31 ▼ -5.59 (-9.03%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	29,469,482 ▲ 0
Cnergyico PK / Apr 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,819,788 ▲ 0.27
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14,772,321 ▼ -7.09
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,415,249 ▲ 2.45
Kohinoor Spining / Apr 29 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	12,527,631 ▲ 0
Sui North Gas / Apr 29 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	12,310,485 ▲ 7.54
Sui South Gas / Apr 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	12,184,577 ▲ 1.61
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,084,167 ▲ 0.03
Big Bird Foods / Apr 29 Big Bird Foods Limited(BBFL)	11,230,070 ▲ 4.15
B.O.Punjab / Apr 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,053,553 ▲ 0.18

Markets →

Budget 2024-25: income tax calculator for FY25

SAARC

Most Popular