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Pakistan

Rupee strengthens against dollar

The buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs 162.5 and Rs 163.4 respectively.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 06:22pm

Pakistan

Cement export increases 8.27pc in Q1

The exports of cement during September 2020 were recorded at $27.788 million against the exports of $24.623 million in September 2019.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 06:21pm

Pakistan

Inclusive mechanism being devised for newspapers ads: Shibli

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said an inclusive...

Published 20 Oct, 2020 02:42am

Markets

Bullion Rates

KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 19, 2020)....

Published 20 Oct, 2020 02:42am

Government appears to be feeling the price hike heat

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday stressed on taking all administrative measures to ensure availability of...

Published 20 Oct, 2020 02:42am

Pakistan

FPCCI for strong public-private partnership to address poverty

FPCCI Vice President said poverty alleviation is not an option. All segments of the society must realize their responsibility towards the alleviation of poverty.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:16am

Pakistan

No body to be allowed to violate sanctity of Quaid's mausoleum: FM

The opposition is unable to digest country's rapid progress during the ongoing regime of PTI and wanted to push the country back to darkness, Qureshi said.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:14am

Pakistan

Fatima Jinnah called Kashmir spirit, lifeline of Pakistan: Sarwar

Their properties were occupied illegally and they had to face various problems in different departments, he added.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:12am

Pakistan

High Powered Committee constituted to resolve LHWs issues, Senate told

Khan said the relevant ministries and provinces were taken on-board to resolve the issues of lady health workers and others.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:10am

Pakistan

Govt evolves multiple strategy to tackle the effects of natural disasters: SAPM

He said under the country’s Protected Areas Initiative measures were being taken to improve environmental governance, management, financing and conservation activities.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:08am

Pakistan

Pakistan keen to seek Afghan peace process move forward, FM tells UNSG's Special Envoy

Qureshi reiterated that the vision of economic prosperity and regional connectivity could not be realized without a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:06am

Pakistan

Opposition rallies meant to protect corrupt leaders: Babar

He said Pakistan's enemies were trying to disrupt the peace of the country but they would not succeed in their nefarious designs.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:05am

Pakistan

PM for taking all administrative measures to control prices of daily use items

The prime minister also directed for regular update on the import of wheat and sugar, and performance of the Sahulat bazaars.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:04am

Pakistan

PML-N adopted narrative against national institutions: Vawda

He said PML-N was trying and making plan to send Maryam Nawaz abroad but the government would not allow her at any cost.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:02am

Pakistan

No politician in democratic system allowed to target national institutions: Ejaz Shah

He said the enemies of CPEC were involved in creating instability in Balochistan and the next war would be fought against them after erstwhile FATA.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 01:01am

Pakistan

Cracks may appear in PML-N, PPP due to conflict of interests: Shafqat Mehmood

The minister said both Nawaz Sharif and his daughter have set new tradition in the political history by following a path of maligning the national institutions.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 12:59am

Pakistan

CRBC project vital for self-sufficiency in agri production: CM

He directed the authorities concerned to submit report on all the feasible options for the financing of this mega project including making it the part of CPEC projects.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 07:50pm

Pakistan

CM orders for establishment of subsidized Sahulat Bazaars

In this regard, the CM stated that subsidized Sahulat Bazaars would provide relief to the masses and reiterated that protection of consumers’ rights would be ensured.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 07:47pm

Pakistan

PTI to win Senate election with majority: Sheikh Rasheed

The Minister said that the opposition parties wanted to create problems for the government to protect their vested interest.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 07:44pm

Pakistan

Gold price increases Rs350 to Rs116,000

Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold also increased by Rs. 300 and was sold at Rs. 99,451 as compared to it's sale at Rs. 99,151, Karachi Sarafa Association reported.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 07:42pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Saudi Pak Leas. / Oct 20 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.7800 ▲ 0.23 (3.23%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Oct 20 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	7.7885 ▲ 0.75 (1.76%)
TPL Trakker / Oct 20 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	9.9900 ▲ 0.09 (0.91%)
Matco Foods / Oct 20 Matco Foods Limited(MFL)	21.2059 ▲ 0.26 (0.53%)
Friesland. Engro / Oct 20 Frieslandcampins Engro Foods Limited(FCEPL)	74.0000 ▲ 0.51 (0.42%)
Nishat Mills / Oct 20 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	104.2400 ▲ 1.74 (0.35%)
Pak Int Cont. / Oct 20 Pakistan International Container(PICT)	179.5322 ▲ 0.53 (0.30%)
Orix Moda. / Oct 20 Orix Modaraba(ORIXM)	21.2000 ▲ 0.06 (0.28%)
Amreli Steels / Oct 20 Amreli Steels Limited(ASTL)	43.0900 ▲ 0.83 (0.24%)
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Oct 20 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	12.4219 ▲ 0.37 (0.19%)

Stock	Price
Grays Leas. / Oct 20 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	7.3500 ▼ 0.75 (-10.20%)
First Cap. Sec. / Oct 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.5000 ▼ 0.10 (-6.67%)
Dost Steel / Oct 20 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	4.4012 ▼ 0.20 (-4.55%)
Kohinoor Sp. / Oct 20 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	2.9355 ▼ 0.15 (-3.68%)
Thatta Cement / Oct 20 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	24.0500 ▼ 1.05 (-3.49%)
Quice Food / Oct 20 Quice Food Industries Limited(QUICE)	4.9000 ▼ 0.16 (-3.27%)
Lalpir Power / Oct 20 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	12.3800 ▼ 0.36 (-2.91%)
Tri-Star Poly / Oct 20 Tri-Star Polyester Limited(TRPOL)	8.7500 ▼ 0.24 (-2.74%)
Sui South Gas / Oct 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	16.4000 ▼ 0.44 (-2.66%)
Worldcall / Oct 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.1500 ▼ 0.03 (-2.61%)

Stock	Volume
Jahangir Sid. Co. / Oct 20 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	8,874,000 ▼ 1.43
Hascol Petroleum / Oct 20 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	5,915,443 ▼ 0.43
TRG Pak. / Oct 20 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	5,708,000 ▼ 1.48
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Oct 20 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	5,265,500 ▼ 0.37
Unity Foods / Oct 20 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	4,029,000 ▼ 0.39
Maple Leaf / Oct 20 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	1,962,861 ▼ 0.69
Power Cement / Oct 20 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	1,829,000 ▼ 0.30
Treet Corp. / Oct 20 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	1,752,500 ▼ 0.67
Pak Elektron / Oct 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	1,719,000 ▼ 1.04
Aisha Steel / Oct 20 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	1,541,000 ▼ 0.27

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Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 20	162.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 20	162.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 20	105.41
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 20	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 20	1.29
Euro to USD / Oct 20	1.18

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 20	3426.92
India Sensex / Oct 20	40431.60
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 20	23671.13
Nasdaq / Oct 20	11478.88
Hang Seng / Oct 20	24542.26
FTSE 100 / Oct 20	5884.65
Dow Jones / Oct 20	28195.42
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 20	12854.66
France CAC40 / Oct 20	4929.27

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Oct 20	19015.50
UK LIBOR % / Oct 20	0.08
GDPGROWTH / Oct 20	5.40
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Oct 20	15087.50
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Oct 20	1516.00
Average CPI % / Oct 20	11.11