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Dar for further easing doing business in country

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Thursday, while appreciating the efforts of the Finance Division and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stressed the need for further improving the ease of doing business in the country.

Published 22 Dec, 2016 09:17am

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Textile exports up by 10pc in November

ISLAMABAD: Exports of textile sector went up by 10pc to surpass US $1 billion in November 2016.

Published 21 Dec, 2016 06:55pm

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Pakistani envoy interacts with British business leaders in Bradford

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Syed Ibne Abbas had a luncheon meeting with a group of British business leaders, City Council representatives, government officials and academics in Bradford.

Published 21 Dec, 2016 02:02pm

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APCNGA lauds govt decision to deregulate CNG prices

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) Tuesday lauded the government decision to deregulate prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) countrywide, terming it a great step towards revival of Rs 450 billion industry.

Published 20 Dec, 2016 02:12pm

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About 405,287 tons ghee, 123,281 tons oil produced in 4 months

ISLAMABAD: Domestic production of vegetable ghee and cooking oil during the first four months of current financial year were recorded at 405,287 tons and 123,282 tons respectively as compared the production of corresponding period of last year.

Published 20 Dec, 2016 01:22pm

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Three ships C.

Published 20 Dec, 2016 10:23am

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National economy moving in right direction

LAHORE: Economy Experts on Monday said that Pakistan would be among the developed countries of the world as its economic indicators are satisfactory.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 03:37pm

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Bullion Prices on Monday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi and Multan on Monday.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 02:20pm

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No decision taken to purchase seed from any private company

MULTAN: Agriculture spokesman said on Monday that provincial government has not decided to purchase seed from any private company and there was no truth in reports published in some sections of press in this connection.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 12:38pm

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Shipping Activity brisk shipping was recorded at the Port where seven ships C.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 11:59am

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$21bn energy plan a centrepiece of Nawazs economic aspiration: WSJ

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is heading to revive the country's economy with a $21 billion electricity plan, which is a centerpiece of his economic aspiration.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 10:24am

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Motorcycles sale increased by 18.1pc in Jul-Nov

ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorcycles and three wheelers in the country rose by 18.

Published 18 Dec, 2016 11:18am

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Vietnamese companies keen to invest in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan Nguyen Xuan Luu Saturday said many Vietnamese companies were keen to invest and provide their expertise in various economic sectors of Pakistan especially in agriculture and seafood with focus on Karachi.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 06:06pm

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TDAP to organise 3-day trade event in Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would organize three-day trade event in Sri Lanka from January 13 to 15, 2017.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 06:03pm

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Latest agri methods imperative to enhance crops production

FAISALABAD: Punjab Agriculture Minister Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha on Saturday said adoption of latest agricultural methods was imperative for increase per acre production and alleviate poverty and hunger.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 05:39pm

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Sale of cement increased 10pc in first five months

ISLAMABAD: The sale of cement has increased ten percent in the first five months (July November) of the current fiscal year.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 02:47pm

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Govt striving hard to increase per acre production

SARGODHA: District Coordination Officer (DCO) Danish Afzaal has said the government was striving hard for enhancing per acre production.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 02:11pm

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Govt to spend Rs20bn to enhance exports in three years

ISLAMABAD: The government would spend Rs.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 01:26pm

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FCCI demands steps for economic turnaround

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) president Rana Sikandar-e- Azam Khan on Friday said that international and regional economic turnaround had necessitated the documentation of economy and in this connection Government of Pakis

Published 17 Dec, 2016 12:57pm

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Govt to spend Rs.20bn to enhance exports in three years

ISLAMABAD: The government would spend Rs.

Published 17 Dec, 2016 10:11am

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ECC rejects summary on revision in LNG implementation strategy

MUSHTAQ GHUMMAN%D%AISLAMABAD: The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly rejected a summary of petroleum ministry regarding a revision in the implementation strategy of Gwadar-Nawabshah LNG terminal and pipeline project, sayi

Published 17 Dec, 2016 07:42am

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Pakistan produces 6.8mn ton rice in 2015-16

ISLAMABAD: The introduction of hybrid seeds has resulted in higher production of rice as the country has produced 6.

Published 16 Dec, 2016 09:51am

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Pakistan supports WTO system to settle international disputes

ISLAMABAD: Secretary , Board of Investment (BOI), Azher Ali Choudhary, supported World Trade Organization (WTO) system which would be a better option for international dispute settlement by expanding the scope of WTO to include investment disputes through

Published 15 Dec, 2016 02:43pm

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LCCI wants reducing electricity, gas tariff for industry

LAHORE: The Executive Committee of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) in a meeting here on Thursday demanded the authorities concerned to reduce electricity and gas tariff for industry.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 02:36pm

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Services trade deficit expands 53.93pc in July-Oct

ISLAMABAD: The services trade deficit during the first four months (July-Oct) of fiscal year 2016-17 increased by 53.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 02:11pm

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: C.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 02:08pm

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Businessmen hail PM's economic policies

ISLAMABAD: The country's leading businessmen and exporters Thursday lauded the business-friendly policies of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif saying the country had gained significant economic stability in three years.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 01:36pm

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Colombia keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador-designate of Colombia to Pakistan Juan Alfredo Pinto Saavedra Thursday said Colombia was interested to enhance trade relations with Pakistan and the best way to achieve this goal was to develop business linkages between the private s

Published 15 Dec, 2016 01:30pm

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Bullion Prices on Thursday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi, Lahore and Multan on Thursday.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 01:17pm

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Dar urges business community to support govts economic policies

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday urged the business community to support the prime minister and his teams economic policies for the socio-economic prosperity of the country.

Published 15 Dec, 2016 10:42am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5022.21
Nasdaq / Apr 17	15683.37
Dow Jones / Apr 17	37735.31
India Sensex / Apr 18	72965.85
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	38103.03
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16452.30
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7883.62
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17795.41

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	215964
Petrol/Litre / Apr 18	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.98
Diesel/Litre / Apr 18	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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