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Sri Lanka keen to promote trade with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Major General (r) Jayanath Lokukatagodage Tuesday said Sri Lanka was keen to promote trade with Pakistan as enhanced trade would help in improving living standards of the people of

Published 13 Dec, 2016 02:27pm

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Merchandise exports rise 6.21pc in November

ISLAMABAD: The merchandise exports from the country rose to US $1.

Published 13 Dec, 2016 02:24pm

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CPEC to play pivotal role in transforming economy: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof.

Published 13 Dec, 2016 12:22pm

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Innovation, technology can lead Pakistan to become export powerhouse: WB report

ISLAMABAD: South Asia could become the fastest growing exporting region of the world if authorities in Pakistan and its South Asian neighbors implement a set of policy actions aimed at improving the business environment, connecting to global value chains

Published 13 Dec, 2016 10:48am

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E-commerce in Pakistan expected to reach $1 billion by 2020: Khurram

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan has said e-commerce in Pakistan is expected to reach $1 billion by 2020.

Published 10 Dec, 2016 07:09pm

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Collective efforts must to eradicate corruption : Qamar

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Saturday asked all segments of the society to join NAB in its efforts to eradicate corruption so as to leave a better and prosperous Pakistan for future generations.

Published 10 Dec, 2016 06:12pm

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Three ships Maipo, SC Beihai and Genuine Hercules Carrying Containers, 17500 Tonnes palm oil and 21,937 tonnes phosphoric acid were arranged berthing at Qasim International Container Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal and Engro Vopak terminal respec

Published 09 Dec, 2016 10:09am

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Bullion Prices on Thursday

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

Published 08 Dec, 2016 05:14pm

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About 566 metric ton wheat exported in last 4 months

ISLAMABAD: Wheat exports from the country during first four months of current financial year registered 100 percent increase as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year.

Published 08 Dec, 2016 03:51pm

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Pakistan can enhance Kino export through scientific methods

MULTAN: The country is exporting only 9-10 per cent of its total Kino production which can be increased thrice the existing export volume provided farmers adopt scientific methods from growth to post harvest stages.

Published 08 Dec, 2016 02:55pm

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SECP initiated 54 show-cause proceedings in Oct, Nov

ISLAMABAD: During October and November 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) initiated 54 show-cause proceedings and concluded 50 current proceedings, against the erring management and companies' auditors for various violatio

Published 08 Dec, 2016 02:03pm

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PSO has introduced higher grade petroleum products

KARACHI: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has introduced higher grade petroleum products, a spokesperson of the organization said here on Thursday.

Published 08 Dec, 2016 01:56pm

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CPEC to promote economic integration, regional connectivity: Chairman BoI

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Board of Investment Dr.

Published 08 Dec, 2016 09:27am

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Two ships Northern Jamborne and Imari carrying containers and project cargo were berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal and Multi Purpose Terminal respectively on Wednesday.

Published 08 Dec, 2016 09:26am

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SECP invites comments on draft listed companies

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has formulated Draft Listed Companies (Substantial

Published 06 Dec, 2016 03:00pm

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Germany to boost coop in energy sector

ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel Tuesday said Germany has always considered Pakistan as its important

Published 06 Dec, 2016 02:50pm

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Korea keen to invest in Pakistan; Ambassador

RAWALPINDI: Korean Ambassador, Dr Suh Dong-gu Tuesday said that his country wanted to enhance bilateral trade and invest

Published 06 Dec, 2016 02:18pm

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Three-day Build Asia 2016 exhibition opens at Karachi Expo Centre

KARACHI: The 12th Build Asia 2016 International Building and Construction Industry Exhibition, incorporating stonefair A

Published 06 Dec, 2016 02:13pm

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Bullion Prices on Monday

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Published 05 Dec, 2016 04:18pm

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Argentinian textile sector offers opportunities to Pakistani exporters

KARACHI: Ambassador of Argentine, Ivan Ivanissevich has said that 60 percent of Argentina's textile products were being

Published 05 Dec, 2016 03:48pm

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Kinnow export to Indonesia doubled this season

ISLAMABAD: Indonesia has doubled Pakistan's Kinnow import season from January to April after review of Preferential Trad

Published 05 Dec, 2016 02:17pm

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32 Pak Cos. exhibit in ISPO-2017: TDAP

KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has selected thirty two companies which will be showcasing their

Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:23pm

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Ahsan Iqbal asks ICCI to partner with government in CPEC implementation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Monday called upon Islamabad Chamber

Published 05 Dec, 2016 12:13pm

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Bullion Prices on Saturday

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Published 03 Dec, 2016 02:41pm

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Over 9.7mn cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan

MULTAN: Seed cotton (Phutti) 9,778,451 Â bales have reached ginneries across Pakistan till Dec 1, 2016, Â registering in

Published 03 Dec, 2016 12:58pm

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BOI to hold Pak-Italy Business Investment Forum on Dec 6

ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BOI) is organizing a Pakistan-Italy Investment Business Forum here at a local hotel on D

Published 03 Dec, 2016 12:23pm

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Pak-China discuss cooperation in cold water fish production, bio- energy

ISLAMABAD: A six members Chinese delegation including fishery scientists and engineers from Gansu Fishery Research Insti

Published 01 Dec, 2016 02:05pm

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PSC technology intervention saving cost on import

MULTAN: Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) is the only public sector organisation providing quality seed to farmers at low price and its application of tissue culture technology to develop quality potato seed at home saved hefty cost on import.

Published 28 Nov, 2016 06:02pm

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Bullion Prices on Monday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi, Hyderabad and Lahore on Monday.

Published 28 Nov, 2016 06:00pm

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Nepal wants to enhance bilateral trade: Ambassador

RAWALPINDI: Nepal wants to enhance trade relations with Pakistan and appreciated the role of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) for promoting bilateral trade relations and organizing Made in Pakistan Expo for the last seven years.

Published 28 Nov, 2016 06:00pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	157.86
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 30	5035.69
India Sensex / Apr 30	74482.78
Nasdaq / Apr 30	15657.82
Hang Seng / Apr 30	17763.03
Dow Jones / Apr 30	37815.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	17932.17
France CAC40 / Apr 30	7984.93
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38274.05

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	81.12
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2288.39
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	78.01
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 2 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 2 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 2 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 2 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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