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Pakistan

Pakistan, India seek to lift some curbs to help millions hit by coronavirus lockdowns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the population of 1.3 billion to keep indoors for 19 days more after a strict

Published 15 Apr, 2020 07:52am

Industry

Pakistan, India plan to restart some economic activity during coronavirus lockdown

The shutdown has left millions of people without work and the World Bank forecast India’s economic growth could dro

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:39am

Pakistan

PMA Sindh JAC meeting held

To get the problems of doctors of Sindh especially in present pandemic of coronavirus a meeting of Joint Action Committee of doctors of Sindh, Joint Action Committee Pakistan Medical Association Sindh and Young Doctors Association Sindh was held on video

Published 06 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

SBP announces relief package for households, businesses to cushion COVID-19 impact

The central bank has increased the bank’s overall pool of loanable funds. The regulatory limit on the extensio

Updated 28 Mar, 2020 09:27am

Pakistan

SECP relaxes regulatory deadline amid COVID-19 concerns

SECP has relaxed the regulatory deadlines under the Companies Act. In order to facilitate companies and

Updated 25 Mar, 2020 08:17am

Stocks

Pakistan Stock Exchange launches first-ever ETFs

The ETFs are investment products combining the returns offered by the stock market with the diversity offered by a

Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:03pm

Money & Banking

SBP urges customers to avoid currency notes transaction amid coronavirus spread

SBP is continuously engaged with the industry to understand issues and challenges and formulate a policy response a

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:47am

Pakistan

Electric vehicle push struggles to accelerate in Pakistan amid traditional automakers pushback

Transport accounts for more than 40% of the air pollution produced in Pakistan, according to data from the country’

Published 12 Mar, 2020 08:13am

Pakistan

IMF agreement, falling oil prices a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Pakistan, says expert

There are prospects that oil may fall to $30 per barrel and inflation decline to six percent, just like in the prev

Published 28 Feb, 2020 10:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan's continuous stay on FATF grey list a ‘credit negative’ for its banks: Moody's

The announcement is credit negative for Pakistani banks because it raises questions about potential additional rest

Updated 28 Feb, 2020 06:37am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s luck with trade finally takes a turn for the better

Reliance on a few countries for trade dangerous in times of global uncertainty Pakistan can't afford to suffer

Updated 25 Feb, 2020 10:49am

Pakistan

National Power Grid to step in until K-Electric acquisition is complete

The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has been requested by the power division for an exemption on the 2016 import

Updated 25 Feb, 2020 07:56am

Companies

Farrukh Hussain assumes charge of Pakistan Stock Exchange CEO

Farrukh Hussain has assumed charge with effect from today, announce PSX. Furrukh Hussain Khan has assume

Published 24 Feb, 2020 05:52am

Pakistan

New airline ‘K2 Airways’ all set to soon begin operations in Pakistan

K2 Airways intends to serve at numerous domestic destinations across Pakistan including Islamabad, Skardu and Chitr

Published 30 Jan, 2020 09:40am

Pakistan

KPRA: A remarkable first half of the financial year

 KP revenue authority on record high in collecting tax on services

Series of reforms in taxation and ease of

Updated 01 Jan, 2020 11:30am

Pakistan

Gallup and Dun & Bradstreet to publish Consumer Confidence Index of Pakistan

The Consumer Confidence Index is to be used as a leading economic indicator for stakeholders across the board.

Published 30 Dec, 2019 05:46am

Pakistan

Columbia University professor breakdowns World Bank’s arbitrators ‘corrupt ruling’ against Pakistan

Back in July, World Bank arbitration court ordered the Pakistani government to pay damages of $5.8bn to Tethyan Cop

Published 27 Nov, 2019 11:16am

Pakistan

Giving Pakistan’s example, Chinese experts say BRI committed to promote green development

Karot Hydropower Project in Pakistan, when completed, will provide clean energy for 5mn people. Experts say BR

Published 27 Nov, 2019 08:00am

Pakistan

MPs to visit Peshawar museum over ‘missing’ antique issue

ISLAMABAD: Senate Special Committee for Recommendations of the Committees adopted by the House would physically visit Pe

Published 26 Mar, 2019 03:36pm

Pakistan

No compromise over quality, hygienic conditions: Abrar Sheikh

KARACHI: Director Operations, Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Abrar Ahmed Sheikh has urged the owners of all eateries, resta

Published 26 Mar, 2019 02:50pm

Pakistan

Anti-encroachment case put off for indefinite period

The hearing of the anti-encroachment case in Karachi was put off for indefinite period after Justice Muneeb Akhtar

Published 26 Mar, 2019 11:39am

Pakistan

Kidney, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes patients can fast safely with prior consultation: International experts

KARACHI: National and international health specialists said that patients with mild to moderate kidney disease, those wi

Published 25 Mar, 2019 01:32pm

Pakistan

FPCCI praises appointment of FBR focal person

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Engineer Daroo Khan Achakzai on behal

Published 22 Mar, 2019 04:10pm

Pakistan

SECP, KTBA join hands to conduct awareness on anti-money laundering, counter terrorism financing

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with the Karachi Tax Bar Associat

Published 22 Mar, 2019 01:41pm

Pakistan

Bailout talks continuing at high level: IMF official

ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan are continuing discussions at high level for a bailout package

Published 22 Mar, 2019 01:13pm

Pakistan

Met office asks farmers to make plans for crops, nurseries protection from cold weather

The Met Office has asked the farmers to make plans to protect standing crops and nurseries from cold weather impact

Published 22 Mar, 2019 12:48pm

Pakistan

CDA decides to resolve pending issues

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to expedite the progress and to resolve various pending issues such as p

Published 21 Mar, 2019 04:49pm

Pakistan

CDWP approves two projects worth Rs913 million

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved two projects at the cost of Rs 913 million and reco

Published 21 Mar, 2019 04:35pm

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly session adjourned without any proceedings

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly session on Thursday lasted just for single moment without holding any proceedings, as Speake

Published 21 Mar, 2019 04:16pm

Pakistan

PNDS urges to establish of nutrition council

KARACHI: Deploring that nutrition is not being recognised as a health and well-being related speciality in the coun

Published 21 Mar, 2019 04:10pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 16 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.89 ▲ 0.67 (7.27%)
Hum Network / Jan 16 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	7.40 ▲ 0.54 (6.47%)
Hira Tex. / Jan 16 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	5.33 ▲ 0.65 (6.18%)
Pervez Ahmed Cons. / Jan 16 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.23 ▲ 0.07 (6.03%)
Bunnys Ltd / Jan 16 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	58.14 ▲ 1.30 (5.69%)
Media Times / Jan 16 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.20 ▲ 0.22 (4.76%)
Telecard / Jan 16 Telecard Limited(TELE)	2.75 ▲ 0.33 (4.17%)
Kohinoor Sp. / Jan 16 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.09 ▲ 0.05 (4.09%)
Asim Textile / Jan 16 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	9.19 ▲ 0.17 (3.84%)
Dewan Cem. / Jan 16 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	11.31 ▲ 0.52 (3.38%)

Stock	Price
First Prud Mod. / Jan 16 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.80 ▼ 0.70 (-15.89%)
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 16 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.20 ▼ 0.61 (-8.71%)
Crescent Tex. / Jan 16 The Crescent Textile Mills Limited(CRTM)	35.70 ▼ 1.78 (-6.67%)
Grays Leas. / Jan 16 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.50 ▼ 0.26 (-6.30%)
Jauharabad Sug. / Jan 16 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	25.99 ▼ 1.46 (-6.14%)
Tri-Star / Jan 16 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	6.35 ▼ 0.34 (-5.22%)
Century Paper / Jan 16 Century Paper & Board Mills Limited(CEPB)	124.00 ▼ 7.65 (-5.16%)
Pakistan Cables / Jan 16 Pakistan Cables Limited(PCAL)	140.00 ▼ 10.22 (-4.50%)
Jubilee Sp. / Jan 16 Jubille Spinning & Weaving Mills Limited(JUBS)	5.30 ▼ 0.10 (-3.64%)
Reliance Ins. / Jan 16 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.50 ▼ 0.01 (-3.10%)

Stock	Volume
Hum Network / Jan 16 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	66,328,000 ▼ 0.54
Power Cement / Jan 16 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	45,258,000 ▼ 0.89
Fauji Fert. Bin / Jan 16 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	23,731,000 ▼ 0.24
TRG Pak. / Jan 16 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	21,953,500 ▼ 1.90
Kohinoor Sp. / Jan 16 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	16,016,500 ▼ 0.05
Gul Ahmed / Jan 16 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	14,405,000 ▼ 3.27
Kot Addu / Jan 16 Kot Addu Power Company Limited(KAPCO)	13,879,000 ▼ 0.62
Worldcall / Jan 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,993,000 ▲ -0.02
K-Electric Ltd / Jan 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,121,500 ▼ 0.06
Fauji Foods / Jan 16 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	10,957,000 ▼ 0.20

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 16	160.35
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 16	160.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 16	103.90
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 16	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 16	1.36
Euro to USD / Jan 16	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 16	3770.02
India Sensex / Jan 16	49034.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 16	28519.18
Nasdaq / Jan 16	12998.50
Hang Seng / Jan 16	28573.86
FTSE 100 / Jan 16	6735.71
Dow Jones / Jan 16	30814.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 16	13787.73
France CAC40 / Jan 16	5611.69

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Jan 8	20512.10
GDPGROWTH / Jan 8	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Jan 8	17000.00
Average CPI % / Jan 8	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Jan 16	0.09

Pakistan

Pakistan, India seek to lift some curbs to help millions hit by coronavirus lockdowns

Pakistan, India plan to restart some economic activity during coronavirus lockdown

PMA Sindh JAC meeting held

SBP announces relief package for households, businesses to cushion COVID-19 impact

SECP relaxes regulatory deadline amid COVID-19 concerns

Pakistan Stock Exchange launches first-ever ETFs

SBP urges customers to avoid currency notes transaction amid coronavirus spread

Electric vehicle push struggles to accelerate in Pakistan amid traditional automakers pushback

IMF agreement, falling oil prices a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Pakistan, says expert

Pakistan's continuous stay on FATF grey list a ‘credit negative’ for its banks: Moody's

Pakistan’s luck with trade finally takes a turn for the better

National Power Grid to step in until K-Electric acquisition is complete

Farrukh Hussain assumes charge of Pakistan Stock Exchange CEO

New airline ‘K2 Airways’ all set to soon begin operations in Pakistan

KPRA: A remarkable first half of the financial year

Gallup and Dun & Bradstreet to publish Consumer Confidence Index of Pakistan

Columbia University professor breakdowns World Bank’s arbitrators ‘corrupt ruling’ against Pakistan

Giving Pakistan’s example, Chinese experts say BRI committed to promote green development

MPs to visit Peshawar museum over ‘missing’ antique issue

No compromise over quality, hygienic conditions: Abrar Sheikh

Anti-encroachment case put off for indefinite period

Kidney, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes patients can fast safely with prior consultation: International experts

FPCCI praises appointment of FBR focal person

SECP, KTBA join hands to conduct awareness on anti-money laundering, counter terrorism financing

Bailout talks continuing at high level: IMF official

Met office asks farmers to make plans for crops, nurseries protection from cold weather

CDA decides to resolve pending issues

CDWP approves two projects worth Rs913 million

Sindh Assembly session adjourned without any proceedings

PNDS urges to establish of nutrition council

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