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Africa

African Union says to 'immediately suspend' Gabon after coup

NAIROBI: The African Union's Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to "immediately suspend" Gabon...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 11:30pm

Europe

Greek summer wildfires will burn over 150,000 hectares: PM

ATHENS: Devastating wildfires in Greece will ravage more than 150,000 hectares (370,600 acres) by the end of the...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 11:23pm

Commodities

Gold prices near all-time high in Pakistan amid rupee’s freefall

Price of 24-carat bar settles at Rs239,800 per tola in local market

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 11:04pm

Pakistan

PM Kakar expresses grief over martyrdom of 9 soldiers in terrorist attack in KP’s Bannu

Premier says Pakistan stands resolute against such terror

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:38pm

Pakistan

Caretaker PM Kakar says govt to unveil relief plan on electricity bills in ‘next 48 hours’

Premier says govt has approached IMF about relief package

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 10:38pm

Cricket

Pathirana-inspired Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

KANDY: Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana returned impressive figures of 4-32 to help Sri Lanka to a comprehensive...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:47pm

Industry

Pakistan’s first mineral processing project in Balochistan eyes $250mn exports

Balochistan government signs joint venture agreement with Platinum Mining Company to develop country’s first mineral processing project in the province

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:46pm

Energy

US natgas prices rise 2% to 3-week high on hot forecasts, output decline

US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a three-week high on Thursday on forecasts calling for the weather to...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:27pm

Stocks

Miners drag FTSE 100 lower to snap 6-day winning streak

UK’s FTSE 100 snapped a six-day winning streak to end lower on Thursday, hurt by weak data from China and mining...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:24pm

Perspectives

Pakistan’s economy: for once, let us embrace technology

Pakistan’s economy has always run in an ad-hoc manner – both in terms of its policies and the manner in which it...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:44pm

Europe

Reviving Ukraine grain deal ‘critical’ for food security: Turkiye

MOSCOW: Turkiye’s foreign minister said on a visit to Moscow on Thursday that reviving a deal to ship Ukrainian...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:50pm

Middle East

Gabon to swear in coup chief Monday, ‘phase in’ transitional institutions

LIBREVILLE: Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as “transitional president” on Monday...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:37pm

Forex

Dollar gains on solid data, euro drops on cautious ECB comments

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Thursday as US data showed a mixed picture of the American economy, while the euro...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:00pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease further by $81mn, now stand at $7.85bn

Debt repayments and lack of fresh inflows put pressure on dollar stockpile

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:44pm

Stocks

US stocks rise as traders eye inflation data

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged up early Thursday as investors cheered positive earnings results and kept watch...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:35pm

South Asia

India records strong 7.8 percent growth in June quarter

NEW DELHI: India’s GDP grew by 7.8 percent in the June quarter, official figures showed Thursday, despite government...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:34pm

Markets

Analysts expect rate hike of up to 300bps in SBP’s monetary policy announcement

High inflation and currency depreciation seen as reasons behind expected increase in key policy rate

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:28pm

Forex

New low in inter-bank: rupee settles at 305.54 against US dollar after 10th successive decline

Currency depreciates 0.36% in inter-bank market

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:27pm

Currency

Open-market: US dollar hits 326 as rupee continues to weaken

The US dollar maintained its upward trajectory against the rupee in the open-market, and hit the 326 level during...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:26pm

Stocks

KSE-100 plummets over 1,242 points on inflation outlook, rate hike fear

Benchmark index has been on a losing run for a number of sessions owing to macroeconomic uncertainty, inflationary outlook, rupee's consistent fall

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 07:22pm

South Asia

After driest August, India could receive average rains in September

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India is likely to receive an average amount of rainfall in September, the country’s top weather...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:51pm

Cricket

Reliance unit wins India cricket board’s media rights with $721mn bid

India’s Reliance Industries -owned Viacom18 won television and digital media rights to the Indian cricket team’s...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:44pm

Energy

India’s Russian oil imports fall to 7-month low, Saudi jumps: trade flows

NEW DELHI: India’s imports of Russian oil fell in August to a seven-month low as refiners curbed purchases due to...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:40pm

Energy

Oil prices rise on supply picture, weak Chinese data weighs

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a large drawdown in U.S. crude inventories and production cuts by...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 06:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China hold bilateral consultations on nonproliferation, arms control

The two sides agree to increase the strategic outreach between the think tanks and research institutions of their respective countries

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:19pm

Pakistan

PTI’s Haleem Adil Sheikh re-arrested outside ATC

Former Leader of the Opposition in the last Sindh Assembly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 06:12pm

Movies & Music

PEMRA bans TV show ‘Hadsa’, says it ‘tarnishes’ Pakistan’s image

Portrayal will not only trigger trauma of that unfortunate victim but would also tarnish (the) country's image, it says

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 06:00pm

Technology

Umar Saif expresses wish to bring PayPal, stripe payment gateways to Pakistan

If the authorities facilitate us, I can increase the IT industry's size from $2.6 billion to $3.5 billion in a couple of months, says caretaker IT minister

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 05:37pm

Technology

Elon Musk’s X to roll out audio, video calling feature

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races to build...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 05:34pm

Forex

Euro falls as ECB hike bets take hit on inflation, policymaker comments

LONDON: The euro fell on Thursday as traders trimmed bets on a rate hike from the European Central Bank in September...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 05:07pm

Europe

Ukraine minister says critics of counteroffensive should ‘shut up’

TOLEDO: Critics of Ukraine’s slow progress on the battlefield against Moscow’s troops should “shut up”, the...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:59pm

Stocks

European stock markets steady, euro down on inflation data

LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets mostly steadied on Thursday as traders focused on European and US inflation data...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 04:56pm

Europe

Helicopter crashes kill six Ukraine troops

KYIV: Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed when two military helicopters crashed on a combat mission in the country’s...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Driver’s ‘Ferrari’ puts Venice race in higher gear

VENICE: The race for the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion was set to move into higher gear Thursday with a hotly...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:52pm

Asia

5.4-magnitude quake shakes Indonesian island

KUPANG: A deep, 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Indonesian island of Timor on Thursday, a US monitor...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:49pm

Pakistan

Punjab polls order: SC dismisses ECP’s plea

A three-member SC bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Muneeb Akhtar heard the case

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 03:50pm

Technology

Fearing ‘pillaging’, news outlets block an OpenAI bot

PARIS: A growing number of media outlets are blocking a webpage-scanning tool used by ChatGPT creator OpenAI to...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 03:22pm

Money & Banking

BoE will see the job through on inflation, Pill says

CAPE TOWN: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday the central bank would “see the job through” on...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 02:23pm

Companies

The Organic Meat Company secures $4mn export contract

Company says it will send 1,000MT of frozen boneless beef to UAE

Published 31 Aug, 2023 02:21pm

Pakistan

Cipher case: IHC seeks reply from law ministry regarding hearing in Attock Jail

Court adjourns hearing till next week

Published 31 Aug, 2023 02:19pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets rise on Fed pause bets; Saudi retreats

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose on Thursday after soft U.S. economic data raised bets that the Federal...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 02:13pm

Africa

Johannesburg apartment fire kills 73; building reported occupied by homeless

JOHANNESBURG: Scores were killed overnight when fire tore through a derelict Johannesburg apartment block occupied...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 02:08pm

Currency

Russian rouble off lows vs dollar, firmer vs euro

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slipped further against the dollar and yuan on Thursday but was trading just above...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 02:01pm

Stocks

Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks end down

HONG KONG: Hong Kong and Shanghai shares fell Thursday as optimism the Federal Reserve will hold off hiking interest...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 01:16pm

Europe

Turkey’s economy grew by more than expected 3.8% in Q2

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s economy grew by a more than expected 3.8% in the second quarter due to strong household spending,...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 01:05pm

Money & Banking

UBS to cut more than 3,000 Swiss jobs as it integrates Credit Suisse

UBS will cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland in the coming years as it integrates Credit Suisse, with further staff to go...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 01:08pm

Forex

South African rand flat; focus on local and international data

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed early on Thursday, as investors were cautious before a raft of...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:59pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 opens flat as homebuilders counter miners’ drag

The exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index opened flat on Thursday as declines in miner shares after weak China data were...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:50pm

Europe

Wallace confirms resignation as UK defence minister in letter to PM Sunak

LONDON: Ben Wallace confirmed his resignation as defence minister on Thursday in a letter to Rishi Sunak, offering...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:47pm

South Asia

China’s Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India

NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip a summit of G20 leaders in India next week,...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:25pm

Financial

Japan yields struggle for direction ahead of key US data, JGB auction

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields hovered in tight ranges on Thursday as traders awaited a barrage of U.S. data...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:20pm

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rises for fourth day on boost from growth stocks, automakers

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, as investors bought back beaten...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 12:16pm

Stocks

Australian shares end flat on China gloom

Australian shares edged higher on Thursday, as gains in financials and mining stocks were offset by the losses in...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 12:14pm

Sports

Djokovic ramps up US Open bid as Swiatek, Gauff stroll

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic sailed into the US Open third round Wednesday in his quest for a 24th Grand Slam triumph as...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:58am

Sports

Wozniacki stuns Kvitova to reach US Open third round

NEW YORK: Caroline Wozniacki’s fairytale return to Grand Slam tennis carried her into the third round of the US Open...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:54am

Sports

Zhang makes history to send Ruud crashing out of US Open

NEW YORK: Zhang Zhizhen sent fifth seed Casper Ruud crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday, creating tennis...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:51am

Money & Banking

UBS posts $29bn profit, Credit Suisse $10bn loss amid merger

ZURICH: UBS posted a towering $29-billion net profit in the second quarter amid its takeover of fallen rival Credit...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:45am

Europe

Russia downs drone heading for Moscow

MOSCOW: Russian air defences destroyed a drone approaching Moscow, the city’s mayor said on Thursday. Air defence...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:43am

Financial

India bond yields seen little changed ahead of key growth data

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to remain largely unchanged in early session on Thursday as...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:39am

Commodities

Soybeans set for biggest monthly gain since Feb 2022; wheat eases

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans were largely flat on Thursday, but on track for their biggest monthly gain since...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:36am

Money & Banking

BOJ policymaker Nakamura warns against premature monetary tightening

TOKYO: Bank of Japan board member Toyoaki Nakamura said on Thursday it was premature to tighten monetary policy as...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:32am

Currency

Australia, NZ dollars helped higher by upbeat data, China hopes

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Thursday as domestic economic data beat expectations...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:30am

Commodities

Japanese futures hit 5-month high on China stimulus hopes, weak yen

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures hit a more than five-month high on Thursday, helped by prospects of more stimulus...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:28am

Forex

Indian rupee to rise as dollar extends losses on US GDP growth revision

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Thursday after the dollar index extended losses following a...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:25am

South Asia

North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated “scorched-earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:23am

Currency

China’s yuan holds steady on slight manufacturing activity improvements, firmer fix

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Thursday, underpinned by signs of slight improvements in...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:20am

Commodities

Iron ore jumps to five-week high on improved China data, stimulus

BEIJING: Iron ore futures rallied on Thursday to their highest levels in five weeks, underpinned by...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:17am

Bullion Rate

Gold firms near one-month high with US inflation data on tap

Gold prices firmed near one-month highs on Thursday as a fresh set of soft U.S. data added to expectations that the...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:14am

Technology

China approves domestic ChatGPT-like products from Baidu, others

At least three Chinese tech firms including Baidu, Baichuan Intelligent Technology and Zhipu AI are on Thursday...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:12am

South Asia

Thai July factory output falls more than forecast as exports slump

BANGKOK: Thailand’s factory output shrank slightly more than expected in July as sluggish global demand pinched...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:08am

South Asia

Fiji says it will sign defence agreement with France

SYDNEY: Fiji will sign a defence agreement with France, after the cabinet of the Pacific Islands nation approved the...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:06am

US sharpens the focus on Pakistan

US Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discuss importance of timely, free, and fair elections

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 10:03am

Commodities

London copper set for first monthly fall since May as China data disappoints

Copper prices in London fell on Thursday and were on track for their first monthly decline since May on tepid...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:57am

Stocks

Nearly 70% of Japan firms yet to disclose strategies for better capital efficiency

TOKYO: Nearly 70% of companies listed on the top “prime” section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) have yet to...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:51am

Stocks

Indian shares open higher; small- and mid-caps outperform

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened marginally higher on Thursday, led by information technology (IT) stocks, ahead of...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:48am

Forex

Euro jumps on inflation while dollar braces for jobs

SINGAPORE: The euro stood at a 15-year high on the yen on Thursday on signs of sticky inflation in Europe, while the...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:44am

Cricket

After pummelling Nepal, Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready for India

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team will be brimming with confidence for Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:41am

Security of CPEC and Gwadar Port: PM highlights enhanced responsibilities of Navy

KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday emphasized the significance of war games in...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:33am

FTO’s advice: FBR may introduce separate salary return form

ISLAMABAD: On the recommendations of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:32am

Power utilities have no role in setting prices: K-Electric

KARACHI: K-Electric spokesperson reiterated that the company understands the prevailing concerns regarding the...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:26am

Shamshad informs Senate body: No ‘fiscal space available’ for subsidies

ISLAMABAD: The members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance demanded of the government to withdraw seven...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:25am

SBP adopts AAOIFI’s Shariah standards

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced the adoption of the “Accounting and Auditing...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:25am

No one challenged NAO amendments but a person who ran away from parliament, remarks Justice Mansoor

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah said no individual, institution, Bar Association or Council, or political...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:03am

SC moved against PPIB (amendment) Act

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (Amendment) Act,...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:03am

Gohar advocates restoration of zero-rated regime

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Gohar Ejaz, apprised the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:02am

Textile exports: Govt sets $25bn target

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries and Production, Dr Gohar Ejaz, on Wednesday, set...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 08:43am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 30, 2023

Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:41am

Jilani expects ‘huge’ investment from Gulf states

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday said that a huge investment is expected to...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 08:42am

BR Research

Brent oil rises and rises

The Brent crude price retreat proved short-lived as expected. Brent crude oil crossed $86/bbl – continuing the bull...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:55am

BR Research

‘You say you want exports’

No, this is no plea insisting how sugar industry has been wronged by the latest ban on exports. In fact, chances are...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:53am

BR Research

Pakistan Oxygen Limited

Pakistan Oxygen Limited (PSX; PAKOXY) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1949 and was...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:49am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (August...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ========================...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ========================...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,382.3250 ...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer ...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:07am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:06am

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:05am

Rates

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:04am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:04am

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:04am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:02am

Stocks

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates

KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:02am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:00am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:59am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 30, 2023)....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:58am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:57am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 30, 2023)....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:56am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 30, 2023)....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:56am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:55am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 30, 2023)....

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:55am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 30, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:55am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:55am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (August 31, 2023)...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:55am

Taxes

Non-resident companies: Income tax dept levying super tax in negation of double taxation treaties

LAHORE: The income tax department is allegedly levying supper tax in negation of the treaties for the avoidance of...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 06:36am

Opinion

Acting on autopilot

From 13.25% policy rate in 2020 to all time high of 22% in 2023, the state of Pakistan’s economy still seems to...