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Iran signs $900m deal with local firm to develop Gulf gas field

Energy

Iran signs $900m deal with local firm to develop Gulf gas field

DUBAI: Iran signed a $900 million contract on Saturday with Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Co (IOEC)...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am

Kati’s request: Rs7bn of incremental units owed by govt to be paid: Nepra

Energy

Kati’s request: Rs7bn of incremental units owed by govt to be paid: Nepra

KARACHI: Chairman of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), Tauseef Farooqui has said that Rs7 ...

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 10:17am

US natgas drops to 25-month low

Energy

US natgas drops to 25-month low

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% to a 25-month low on Friday on forecasts for less cold weather and...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am

Energy sector played major role in sinking economy: PBIF chief

Energy

Energy sector played major role in sinking economy: PBIF chief

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am

Nepra approves IGCEP-2022

Energy

Nepra approves IGCEP-2022

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the Indicative Generation Capacity...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am

160MVA transformer energised at 220kV Shikarpur grid station

Energy

160MVA transformer energised at 220kV Shikarpur grid station

LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully augmented the second 220/132 kV ...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am

EU seeks agreement on Russian fuel price caps

Energy

EU seeks agreement on Russian fuel price caps

BRUSSELS: EU member states looked to reach a deal on Friday on price caps for Russian petroleum products, ahead of...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 05:39pm

Global LNG: Asian spot prices ease to over one-year low amid ample inventory levels

Energy

Global LNG: Asian spot prices ease to over one-year low amid ample inventory levels

SINGAPORE: Prices of Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) eased for a seventh consecutive week, falling to a near...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 05:08pm

Oil steadies as market eyes China recovery and EU embargo

Energy

Oil steadies as market eyes China recovery and EU embargo

LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Friday but were on track for a second week of losses as the market awaited further...

Updated 03 Feb, 2023 04:45pm

China boosts imports of fuel oil blended from Russian barrels

Energy

China boosts imports of fuel oil blended from Russian barrels

SINGAPORE: China’s independent refineries are ramping up imports of discounted fuel oil blended from Russian barrels...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:11am

US oil may retest resistance at $76.77

Energy

US oil may retest resistance at $76.77

SINGAPORE: US oil may retest a resistance at $76.77 per barrel, a break above which could open the way towards...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 09:57am

Brent oil may retest resistance of $82.98

Energy

Brent oil may retest resistance of $82.98

Brent oil may retest a resistance of $82.98 per barrel, a break above which could lead to a gain into $83.60-$84.22...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 09:54am

OMAP requests Ogra chief to save oil industry from financial crisis

Energy

OMAP requests Ogra chief to save oil industry from financial crisis

LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has requested the chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

HSFO spot market extends slide as supplies weigh

Energy

HSFO spot market extends slide as supplies weigh

SINGAPORE: The spot market for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) remained under pressure on Thursday as Russian supplies...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

US natgas futures gain on weather forecasts ahead of storage report

Energy

US natgas futures gain on weather forecasts ahead of storage report

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% on Thursday from a 21-month low in the prior session on forecasts for...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

Oil steadies on mixed economic data

Energy

Oil steadies on mixed economic data

NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Thursday on mixed data about the state of the US economy and looming sanctions on...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

Asia’s gasoil margins fall

Energy

Asia’s gasoil margins fall

SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins slipped to the week’s lowest despite thin spot trading ...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am

Oil steady as Russian oil products ban looms, dollar falls

Energy

Oil steady as Russian oil products ban looms, dollar falls

LONDON: Oil prices were steady on Thursday as looming sanctions on Russian oil products added uncertainty over...

Updated 02 Feb, 2023 08:45pm

Shell makes record $40 billion annual profit

Energy

Shell makes record $40 billion annual profit

LONDON: Shell delivered a record $40 billion profit in 2022, the energy giant said on Thursday, capping a tumultuous...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 01:33pm

Asia’s crude oil imports hit record high, but it’s not China: Russell

Energy

Asia’s crude oil imports hit record high, but it’s not China: Russell

LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil reached a record high in January, but the strength wasn’t driven by China,...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:52am

Brent oil may test support of $82.10

Energy

Brent oil may test support of $82.10

Brent oil may test a support of $82.10 per barrel, a break below which could open the way towards $80.45. The...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:45am

US oil may retest support at $76.07

Energy

US oil may retest support at $76.07

SINGAPORE: US oil may retest support at $76.07 per barrel, a break below which could open the way towards...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:30am

Energy reforms critical for economy: MoS Aisha

Energy

Energy reforms critical for economy: MoS Aisha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that reforms in the energy sector are critical ...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

Oil dives $3 after US reports increase in fuel stocks

Energy

Oil dives $3 after US reports increase in fuel stocks

NEW YORK: Oil prices slid $3 a barrel on Wednesday after US government data showed big builds in crude oil, gasoline...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

Spot cash premium for VLSFO spikes to six-month high

Energy

Spot cash premium for VLSFO spikes to six-month high

SINGAPORE: The spot cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) surged to a six-month high on Wednesday...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

Gasoil cash premiums rebound

Energy

Gasoil cash premiums rebound

SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil cash premiums rebounded on Wednesday, as firm buying interest from a China...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

US natgas futures drift lower

Energy

US natgas futures drift lower

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Wednesday to a 21-month low on forecasts for less cold weather and...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am

Russian oil output, exports stable despite sanctions

Energy

Russian oil output, exports stable despite sanctions

MOSCOW: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that the situation with oil output and...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 08:26pm

Aramco, Sonatrach raise OSPs for LPG by 10-34% in Feb vs Jan

Energy

Aramco, Sonatrach raise OSPs for LPG by 10-34% in Feb vs Jan

MOSCOW: Saudi Arabia’s state oil producer Aramco and Algeria’s Sonatrach raised February official selling prices for...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 08:16pm

Oil prices tick up ahead of Fed, OPEC decisions

Energy

Oil prices tick up ahead of Fed, OPEC decisions

LONDON: Oil prices ticked up as the market is looking towards a meeting of OPEC and its allies as well as a Federal...

Updated 01 Feb, 2023 06:02pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.61 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	386.75 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 5 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.61 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	386.75 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 5 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hub Power Co. / Feb 5 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	7,912,174 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Feb 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	7,490,206 ▼ 0.00
Dewan Motors / Feb 5 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	5,698,000 ▼ 0.00
Gul Ahmed / Feb 5 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	4,995,028 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,832,816 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Feb 5 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	4,574,299 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Feb 5 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	3,805,565 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,686,127 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Feb 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	3,499,066 ▼ 0.00
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Feb 5 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	3,492,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 3	277.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 3	278.67
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 3	131.19
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 3	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 3	1.21
Euro to USD / Feb 3	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Feb 3	4.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 3	4136.48
India Sensex / Feb 3	60841.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 3	27509.46
Nasdaq / Feb 3	12006.96
Hang Seng / Feb 3	21660.47
FTSE 100 / Feb 3	7901.80
Dow Jones / Feb 3	33926.01
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 3	15546.43
France CAC40 / Feb 3	7233.94

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 3	73.39
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 3	22235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 3	208500
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 3	1864.97
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 3	85.43

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