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Technology

Whatsapp introduces new features for Ramadan

These stickers have highlighted the importance of Iftar, Sehri times, and fasting, and its awareness.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:12am

Markets

USD to decline further against PKR; Expert anticipates record Remittances in Eid season

“Each month $300 to $400 million dollars are coming into interbank market through exchange companies which have led to the rise in foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the local currency,” he said.
Malik Bostan informed that Pakistan has become the fourth largest in terms of remittance inflows, with India at the top followed by China and the Philippines.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 02:11pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s leading machinery lubricant maker enters into plastic packaging business

The company informed that this business will be pursued through the existing plant site of HTL subsidiary Hi-Tech Blending (Pvt.) Ltd. (HTBL).

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:32pm

Markets

PSX office/trading timing during Ramadan

During the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1442 A.H., the PSX will observe office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while on Friday the office hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 11:12am

Business & Finance

FBR assures full support to business community

The Chief Commissioner welcomed RCCI budget proposals, including extension in integration of POS systems, tax audits, updating profiles for Active Tax Payers List (ATL), recovery notices and payments on installments.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 10:37am

Business & Finance

Pakistan Refinery says exploring option to purchase used refinery units

“The company is exploring the option of pre-owned/used refinery units in addition to the option of new refinery units for cost-effective analysis,” PRL said in a statement, the refinery, however, said that no decision is made as yet for finalizing any of the aforesaid options.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 03:42pm

Business & Finance

PSW Act to facilitate trade in Pakistan, says PM Khan

The prime minister informed that PSW will bring an annual savings of $500 million and reduce will cargo clearance time from days to hours by integrating 75 regulatory departments including “customs, banks, port authorities, shipping companies and brokers etc.”

Published 12 Apr, 2021 02:28pm

Business & Finance

KSA wealth fund invites Pakistani businesses to explore investment opportunities

As per PIF statement, “the Public Investment Fund is seeking to become a leading global impactful investor in line with the objective of Vision 2030 and to drive the economic transformation of Saudi Arabia, through active long- term investments.”

Published 12 Apr, 2021 12:47pm

Business & Finance

PM to address ECOSOC Forum on Finance

As per details, the objective of the Forum is to mobilize adequate financial support to enable the developing countries to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the climate objectives.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 12:19pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan entering third COVID-19 wave with strong economic indicators: Baqir

Baqir appreciated the role of Overseas Pakistanis for their role in maintaining the growth in remittances. “We have to thank Overseas Pakistan for the unparalleled growth we are seeing in our remittances,” he said.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 11:47am

Business & Finance

Pakistan's Remittances hit above $2bn mark for 10 straight months

Cumulatively during July-Mar FY 21, remittances have risen to $21.5 billion, up by 26 percent over the same period of FY20.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 12:07pm

Business & Finance

KSA enacts new law banning foreign employment

Under the new law, only Saudi nationals will be eligible to work in shopping malls, but only a few positions will be exempt from the law, details of which have not been released.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 03:11pm

Business & Finance

Hammad lauds Pakistan’s fiscal response against COVID-19

The minister added that as a result, Pakistan has witnessed one of the smallest increases in public debt in the world after COVID-19, while sharing data of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 01:46pm

Technology

Facebook brings in new features for the month of Ramadan

There will be new avatar stickers available in the Facebook app, as well as new camera effects and stickers on Messenger and Messenger Kids.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 12:57pm

Business & Finance

Govt appoints Asim Ahmed as FBR Chairman

The FBR Chairman, Javed Ghani, was set to retire on April 10th, i.e., two months before the announcement of the federal budget.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 04:18pm

Business & Finance

Business activities to remain close across Sindh two days a week

The notification said that meat shops, bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops would be open from 6 am to 8 pm on Friday and Sunday, while medical stores would be allowed to be open 24 hours a day.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

Business & Finance

Russian co intends to setup desalination, waste-to energy project in Karachi

The delegation was briefed about various incentives offered to enterprises in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and encouraged them to establish operations in SEZs located in Sindh.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:31pm

Business & Finance

SBP 'studying' option to launch its Digital Currency in Pakistan: Baqir

Baqir said that the introduction of an SBPs digital currency will have a twofold benefit to us.
Baqir said that fintech like Stripe and other such big international payment providers are ‘very welcome’ in Pakistan.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:23am

Business & Finance

Engro Corp approves over $31mn to identify investment opportunities

“The results of these studies, when completed, are expected to inform the final investment decision in relation to this project, which decision will also be based on a conducive policy environment and arranging the right mix of debt and equity partners at such time,” the company added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:42am

Business & Finance

Pakistan's meat exporter to commence frozen food production by July

“Hiring of all team members for the new business is complete and that team is geared up to ensure that timelines are not missed… the plan is to launch our products in at least 2500 stores across Pakistan,” Al Shaheer said in a statement.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 03:55pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00