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BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from May 18, 2023

Published 19 May, 2023 08:44am

Markets

SBP-held forex reserves fall $72mn, now stand at $4.31bn

Decrease comes on account of external debt repayment

Updated 18 May, 2023 10:40pm

Pakistan

Punjab police say eight people arrested trying to flee Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence

SSP Hasan Javid says many others tried to leave Zaman Park but retreated when they saw police

Published 18 May, 2023 07:41pm

Markets

KSE-100 slides 0.94% owing to volatile political situation

Expectation of another operation against PTI Chairman Imran Khan drives decline

Updated 18 May, 2023 07:19pm

Pakistan

Imdadullah Bosal appointed Finance Secretary, replaces Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh

Bosal was working as Special Secretary Finance

Published 18 May, 2023 06:37pm

Pakistan

At least one killed, three injured as blast rocks Peshawar’s Ring Road

At least one person was killed and three others were injured as a result of a blast at Peshawar’s Ring Road, Aaj...

Updated 18 May, 2023 08:03pm

Pakistan

Malik Amin Aslam parts ways with PTI, says party has embarked on 'destructive path'

Says May 9 events have deeply unsettled him

Published 18 May, 2023 05:37pm

Pakistan

Three terrorists killed in CTD custody in North Waziristan

Slain terrorists were wanted in several serious cases

Updated 18 May, 2023 05:39pm

Markets

‘Energy sector’: Iran eyes greater cooperation with Pakistan, says Raisi

During a joint presser, Iranian leader lauds role of his energy minister for timely completion of electricity transmission line

Updated 18 May, 2023 07:13pm

Pakistan

Border projects: Pakistan, Iran inaugurate Polan-Gabd electricity transmission line

Also launch Mand-Pishin Border Sustenance Marketplace

Updated 18 May, 2023 07:18pm

Pakistan

Punjab police to send ‘delegation’ to search Zaman Park tomorrow: Amir Mir

Interim information minister says search would be conducted in presence of cameras

Updated 18 May, 2023 11:02pm

Pakistan

IHC orders Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s release

Declares his arrest under the 3 MPO (power to arrest and detain suspected persons) null and void

Updated 18 May, 2023 02:52pm

Business & Finance

Lucky Cement’s joint venture to enhance production capacity in Iraq

Will add new production line of 1.82 million tons per annum, project expected to complete in 18 months

Updated 18 May, 2023 08:06pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from May 17, 2023

Published 18 May, 2023 08:52am

Pakistan

Police re-arrest Shireen Mazari, Ali Muhammad Khan

PTI leader Ali Zaidi also shifted to Jacobabad prison

Published 17 May, 2023 10:35pm

Pakistan

Security forces kill two terrorists in Bannu IBO: ISPR

Security forces are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism, the military's media wing says

Published 17 May, 2023 09:47pm

Markets

Late session selling spree plunges KSE-100 further into red

Rise in political noise dents investor sentiment

Published 17 May, 2023 07:09pm

Pakistan

No action at Zaman Park before 2pm tomorrow: Amir Mir

Interim information minister says no plan to arrest Imran Khan

Updated 17 May, 2023 10:57pm

Pakistan

COAS assures military's 'rank and file' culprits of May 9 riots will be brought to justice

Army Chief underscores that recently planned and orchestrated tragic incidents will never be allowed again at any cost

Updated 17 May, 2023 09:52pm

Pakistan

PTI’s Amir Kiyani announces to quit politics

Part ways with the party after May 9 attacks on the security installations

Updated 17 May, 2023 06:29pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Punjab Mod / Jun 5 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.41 ▲ 0.19 (15.57%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 5 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	4.82 ▲ 0.61 (14.49%)
Hussain Industries / Jun 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	11.49 ▲ 0.99 (9.43%)
Gammon Pak / Jun 5 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	5.30 ▲ 0.40 (8.16%)
Sui South Gas / Jun 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	9.66 ▲ 0.70 (7.81%)
HI-Tech Lub. / Jun 5 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	23.47 ▲ 1.64 (7.51%)
Atlas Battery / Jun 5 Atlas Battery Limited(ATBA)	224.16 ▲ 15.64 (7.50%)
Century Paper / Jun 5 Century Paper & Board Mills Limited(CEPB)	55.60 ▲ 3.88 (7.50%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jun 5 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	258 ▲ 18.00 (7.50%)
Exide (PAK) / Jun 5 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	274.59 ▲ 19.16 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 5 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.70 ▼ -0.67 (-28.27%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jun 5 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.50 ▼ -0.99 (-13.22%)
Mehran Sugar / Jun 5 Mehran Sugar Mills Limited(MRNS)	38 ▼ -5.00 (-11.63%)
Rafhan Maize / Jun 5 Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited(RMPL)	8332 ▼ -1059.00 (-11.28%)
Diamond Ind. / Jun 5 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	30.62 ▼ -2.48 (-7.49%)
Gillette Pak / Jun 5 Gillette Pakistan Limited(GLPL)	109.08 ▼ -8.82 (-7.48%)
John&Philips / Jun 5 Johnson & Phillips (Pakistan) Limited(JOPP)	35.02 ▼ -2.83 (-7.48%)
Indus Dyeing / Jun 5 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	126 ▼ -9.06 (-6.71%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 5 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	3.13 ▼ -0.21 (-6.29%)
Reliance Ins. / Jun 5 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.27 ▼ -0.48 (-6.19%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,776,521 ▼ -0.02
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	10,345,500 ▲ 0.10
Sui North Gas / Jun 5 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	9,748,618 ▲ 2.54
Pak Petroleum / Jun 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	9,220,831 ▲ 3.59
Oil & Gas Dev. / Jun 5 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	8,432,214 ▲ 3.17
D.G.K.Cement / Jun 5 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	8,134,363 ▼ -0.12
Pak Refinery / Jun 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	5,737,803 ▲ 0.30
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,793,566 ▲ 0.31
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	4,657,500 ▲ 0.12
Sui South Gas / Jun 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	4,102,148 ▲ 0.70

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	286.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	285.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	140.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.24
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Jun 2	5.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 2	4282.37
Nasdaq / Jun 2	13240.77
Dow Jones / Jun 2	33762.76
India Sensex / Jun 5	62894.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	32117.09
Hang Seng / Jun 5	18993.93
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	7637.92
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	16080.36
France CAC40 / Jun 5	7260.56

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 2	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 2	199760
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	72.64
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	1944.48
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	81.63

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