Parvez Jabri

Perspectives

World Tourism Day: How Pakistan can use tourism to spur growth and employment

Despite the tremendous potential offered in the rural areas to generate livelihood opportunities, a huge chunk of...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 06:18pm

World

World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm

 The huge scale and depth of the new coronavirus pandemic had already rendered a record $82 billion IDA19 replenishm

Published 28 May, 2020 08:59pm

Business & Finance

Brazil has plenty of room to sell more FX reserves

The scale of capital outflows in March was surprising, and that the bank increased its FX intervention when it was

Published 20 May, 2020 10:06pm

Pakistan

PM takes notice of inflation

A briefing will be given over the ministries measures to lower the inflation while a hike in prices of vegetables,

Published 14 May, 2020 05:20pm

Pakistan

PHMA demands restoration of zero rating on five sectors to enhance exports

Five Export Oriented Sectors have been highly aggrieved due to rescinding SRO 1125 and imposition of 17% sales tax

Published 14 May, 2020 05:13pm

Pakistan

PM’s relief package for construction sector to attract new investment

He said that abolishing services tax, capital value tax, reducing other taxes and giving exemption to investors fro

Published 14 May, 2020 05:08pm

Pakistan

PM express resolve of showing no laxity, compromise in anti-smuggling operation

Imran Khan said the smuggling was bane to the national economy for causing food insecurity and inflicting irreparab

Published 14 May, 2020 05:04pm

Pakistan

Markets to be closed again if violation of guidelines continues: Nasir Shah

He appealed to the people to exercise caution during their visits to the markets, adding that, there was a danger o

Published 14 May, 2020 04:58pm

Pakistan

Sindh rejects constitution of 10th National Finance Commission

The provincial government has decided to write a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan over the issue and raise the m

Published 14 May, 2020 04:53pm

Life & Style

Meera tests negative for COVID-19 after return from New York

The Baaji actor shared a video with foreign exchange students from a local hotel in Lahore where she was quarantine

Updated 15 May, 2020 09:32am

Pakistan

Abdul Razak Dawood records statement in sugar probe

The inquiry commission questioned him about the export and subsidy of sugar. The commission is being led by FIA Dir

Published 14 May, 2020 04:42pm

Pakistan

PM, DG ISI discuss national security matters

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hamid called on Prime Minister Imran Kha

Published 06 May, 2020 04:55pm

Pakistan

PTCL donates Rs100mn to PM's Corona Releif Fund

The prime minister lauded the contribution of PTCL for the fund set up to financially support those affected by the

Published 27 Apr, 2020 12:48pm

Business & Finance

Tunisia central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 6.75pc

Last month, the bank cut the rate by 100 basis points in response to the coronavirus outbreak, its first cut since

Published 10 Apr, 2020 08:41pm

Pakistan

CM Murad Ali Shah’s brother in law Mehdhi shah passes away after contracting COVID-19

Mehdi Shah was under treatment at a private hospital in Karachi since he was found positive for COVID-19. He had recentl

Published 09 Apr, 2020 07:02pm

Technology

WHO launches WhatsApp health alert over COVID 19 in different languages

This messaging service will provide the latest news and information on Coronavirus including details on symptoms

Published 28 Mar, 2020 08:32pm

Pakistan

PM conveys gratitude to China for supporting Pakistan in helping contain COVID-19

He said the medical equipment provided by China will greatly strengthen Pakistan's capacity. The prime ministe

Published 26 Mar, 2020 07:45pm

World

IMF, World Bank say Somalia ready to receive debt relief

The decision will immediately normalize Somalia's relations with the world after 30 years outside the international

Published 25 Mar, 2020 07:45pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt orders shutting down all shops for 12 hours

He said if people ignored government's instructions on Caronavirus and kept on coming out of their homes unnecessar

Published 24 Mar, 2020 08:53pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt decides to lockdown from Sunday

Sindh government has decided to impose lockdown in the province from Sunday. Chief minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah ha

Published 21 Mar, 2020 07:07pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 5	277.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 5	277.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 6	157.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 6	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 6	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 6	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 5	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 5	7,723.55
Nasdaq / Aug 5	26,363.44
FTSE 100 / Aug 5	10,888.30
Dow Jones / Aug 5	54,349.12
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 5	26,126.30
France CAC40 / Aug 5	8,669.30
India Sensex / Aug 6	78,733.83
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 6	65,266.67
Hang Seng / Aug 6	25,455.75

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 5	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 5	375,459
Petrol/Litre / Aug 6	333.01
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 6	74.78
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 6	4,250.14
Diesel/Litre / Aug 6	383.86
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 6	82.86

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Asim Textile / Aug 6 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	56.19 ▲ 5.11 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 6 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	208.65 ▲ 18.97 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 6 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	56.74 ▲ 5.16 (10%)
East West Ins. / Aug 6 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	66.57 ▲ 6.05 (10%)
Grays Leasing / Aug 6 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	23.82 ▲ 2.16 (9.97%)
The Organic Meat / Aug 6 The Organic Meat Company Limited(TOMCL)	40.65 ▲ 3.31 (8.86%)
Crescent Fib. / Aug 6 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	62.99 ▲ 4.64 (7.95%)
Bank Makramah / Aug 6 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	61.46 ▲ 4.2 (7.33%)
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 6 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	11.86 ▲ 0.72 (6.46%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 6 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	65 ▲ 3.85 (6.3%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	25.71 ▼ -2.86 (-10.01%)
Sindh Abadgar / Aug 6 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	326.22 ▼ -35.71 (-9.87%)
JS Investments / Aug 6 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	43.03 ▼ -2.78 (-6.07%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 6 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	51.05 ▼ -3.27 (-6.02%)
Diamond Ind. / Aug 6 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	61 ▼ -3.5 (-5.43%)
Mehmood Tex / Aug 6 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	146 ▼ -6.98 (-4.56%)
Jauharabad Sug / Aug 6 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	62.71 ▼ -2.88 (-4.39%)
Jubilee Spinning / Aug 6 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	54.21 ▼ -2.3 (-4.07%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	23.50 ▼ -0.97 (-3.96%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Aug 6 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	20.70 ▼ -0.79 (-3.68%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Aug 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	40,540,715 ▲ 1.41
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 6 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	37,630,300 ▲ 0.72
Pak Int.Bulk / Aug 6 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	11,971,565 ▲ 0.21
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Aug 6 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	9,994,445 ▲ 0.27
Cnergyico PK / Aug 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	7,710,902 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / Aug 6 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,696,953 ▲ 1.36
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	6,616,003 ▲ 0
Big Bird Foods / Aug 6 Big Bird Foods Limited(BBFL)	6,354,208 ▲ 1.28
Arif Habib Corp / Aug 6 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	6,322,211 ▲ 0.41
Bunnys Limited / Aug 6 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	6,171,273 ▲ 0.06

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