Copper rebounded on Monday from a two-week low as investors shrugged off weak trade data from top metals consumer China and bet that demand would increase there after a public holiday. Also contributing to gains was a jump in Chinese banking shares on exp

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures ended up 0.3 percent on Monday, marking their first gain in three days, helped by the rebound in Shanghai futures and a weaker yen, though dealers said market fundamentals remained weak amid slowing demand in top consumer Ch

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT.

Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1700 GMT.

Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a near two-week low on Monday, after planters' estimates showed steady palm output in the second largest producer, countering expectation of a fall. The impetus for foreign buying from a weaker ringgit was offset by loss

Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell 4 percent on Monday, heading down toward a 13-month low on a fresh wave of largely speculative selling as the Brazilian currency continued to weaken. Raw sugar also dropped, nearing the lowest level since 2010, while coc

Gold edged up on Monday, but remained near a three-month low as the dollar hit an 11-year high after a strong US jobs report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve would soon hike interest rates. Spot gold rose to $1,172.41 an ounce by 0733 GMT, retaini

Gold edged higher on Monday as the dollar rally paused and European shares fell, but it remained near a three-month low after a US jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates soon. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $

US wheat futures rose 2 percent early on Monday, bouncing off the previous session's contract lows on bargain-hunting and short-covering ahead of a monthly US government crop report. Soybeans and corn also climbed in largely technical buying ahead of the

Gold steadied early on Monday as the dollar rally paused and European shares fell, but it remained near a three-month low after a US jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates soon. Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at

Brent prices fell 2 percent on Monday pressured by European Central Bank bond-buying, while US crude rose about 1 percent on a smaller-than-expected build in inventories at the key Cushing oil hub, leading to a narrowing gap between the two benchmarks. Br

Who will become the Senate Chairman in the elections of chairman and deputy chairman of upper house on March 12? There are many who have been named as potential candidates for the top slots. They include Raza include Raza Rabbani of Pakistan People's Part

On a clear day, skiers can see the dunes of the Sahara desert shimmer in the distance from the Moroccan ski resort of Oukaimeden, the highest in North Africa. The view is impressive, even on a cloudy day, but ski instructors say a lack of infrastructure a

Four decades after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Spain has not completely turned the page on his dictatorship as dozens of monuments honouring his regime are still scattered across the country. "It would be inconceivable to see a statue of the F

The March 5 election to fill the Senate seats vacated by completion of the term of 52 Senators was one of the most embarrassing events in Pakistan's recent history. The conduct of the leaders of political parties and the parliamentarians reinforced the vi

Following green light given by the army high command, the phased repatriation of about a million-strong internally-displaced population of the tribal areas is about to begin. Local administrations have been informed of the military decision that minus a f

Power sector receivables have reportedly risen to 591 billion rupees, in excess of around 100 billion rupees from what the PML-N government inherited in 2013, with many analysts claiming that the amount is overstated to build a case for raising tariffs, s

The Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Monday at the Finance Ministry for setting up the reference Price of the Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC). Chairman Privatisati

The Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Monday at the Finance Ministry for setting up the reference Price of the Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC). Chairman Privatisati

The Federal Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Monday at the Finance Ministry for setting up the reference Price of the Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC). Chairman Privatisati

US-led coalition air strikes on oil refineries run by the Islamic State group in northern Syria killed 30 people, mostly jihadists, a monitoring group said on Monday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said coalition warplanes launched two strikes Su

US-led coalition air strikes on oil refineries run by the Islamic State group in northern Syria killed 30 people, mostly jihadists, a monitoring group said on Monday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said coalition warplanes launched two strikes Su

The Senate Monday passed "The Privatisation Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015". As many as six bills were introduced and five resolutions were passed by Senate on private members day. Similarly, 10

The Senate Monday passed "The Privatisation Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015". As many as six bills were introduced and five resolutions were passed by Senate on private members day. Similarly, 10

The Senate Monday passed "The Privatisation Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015". As many as six bills were introduced and five resolutions were passed by Senate on private members day. Similarly, 10

The Senate Monday passed "The Privatisation Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015". As many as six bills were introduced and five resolutions were passed by Senate on private members day. Similarly, 10

Some unidentified militants on Monday killed two policemen in Janglat area of Noshki. According to police sources, unidentified gunmen opened fire at police's vehicle, killing two policemen on the spot. The assailants managed to escape from the site after

Some unidentified militants on Monday killed two policemen in Janglat area of Noshki. According to police sources, unidentified gunmen opened fire at police's vehicle, killing two policemen on the spot. The assailants managed to escape from the site after

Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 2750kms. The test launch was aimed at validating various designs and technical p

Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 2750kms. The test launch was aimed at validating various designs and technical p

The Arab League called for the creation of a regional force to combat militants as countries face a growing threat from Islamic State and other groups. The ultra-radical group has taken over swathes of Iraq and Syria and splinter groups in other countries

The Arab League called for the creation of a regional force to combat militants as countries face a growing threat from Islamic State and other groups. The ultra-radical group has taken over swathes of Iraq and Syria and splinter groups in other countries

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is charging Federal Excise Duty (FED) on banking, insurance and franchise services at federal level despite payment of sales tax at provincial level, reflecting double taxation on these services. The FBR data revealed th

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is charging Federal Excise Duty (FED) on banking, insurance and franchise services at federal level despite payment of sales tax at provincial level, reflecting double taxation on these services. The FBR data revealed th

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is charging Federal Excise Duty (FED) on banking, insurance and franchise services at federal level despite payment of sales tax at provincial level, reflecting double taxation on these services. The FBR data revealed th

Commerce Minister Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that used cars do not create employment in the country. In a recent interaction with the local auto industry, he said the government will have to strike a balance between the interests of consumers,

Commerce Minister Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that used cars do not create employment in the country. In a recent interaction with the local auto industry, he said the government will have to strike a balance between the interests of consumers,

Commerce Minister Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that used cars do not create employment in the country. In a recent interaction with the local auto industry, he said the government will have to strike a balance between the interests of consumers,

The independent power producers (IPPs) have agreed with the government to purchase 265 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for power production, it was learnt on Monday. The first shipment of the LNG is likely to arr

The independent power producers (IPPs) have agreed with the government to purchase 265 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for power production, it was learnt on Monday. The first shipment of the LNG is likely to arr

The independent power producers (IPPs) have agreed with the government to purchase 265 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for power production, it was learnt on Monday. The first shipment of the LNG is likely to arr

The weather report on Monday (March 09, 2015) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 10, 2015).

The government has formed an international project management holding company by the name of National Power Parks Management Company (Private Limited) to implement LNG-fired power projects of 1200MW capacity to be established in public sector with an inve

Dawood Family Takaful Limited (DFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 09, 2015.

The government has formed an international project management holding company by the name of National Power Parks Management Company (Private Limited) to implement LNG-fired power projects of 1200MW capacity to be established in public sector with an inve

Dawood Family Takaful Limited (DFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 09, 2015.

The government has formed an international project management holding company by the name of National Power Parks Management Company (Private Limited) to implement LNG-fired power projects of 1200MW capacity to be established in public sector with an inve

Dawood Family Takaful Limited (DFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on March 09, 2015.

The Finance Ministry has reportedly released over Rs 150 billion subsidy to power sector during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, against Rs 179 billion budgeted for the entire fiscal year - an amount that does not include Rs 40 billion p

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The Finance Ministry has reportedly released over Rs 150 billion subsidy to power sector during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, against Rs 179 billion budgeted for the entire fiscal year - an amount that does not include Rs 40 billion p

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The Finance Ministry has reportedly released over Rs 150 billion subsidy to power sector during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, against Rs 179 billion budgeted for the entire fiscal year - an amount that does not include Rs 40 billion p

The following were Friday official prices.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is committed to strengthening economic ties with the United States. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with Pakistan-United States Economic Partnership Week in Islamabad on Monday. Nawaz Sharif said, "

The following were Friday official prices.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is committed to strengthening economic ties with the United States. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with Pakistan-United States Economic Partnership Week in Islamabad on Monday. Nawaz Sharif said, "

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 09, 2015).

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan is committed to strengthening economic ties with the United States. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with Pakistan-United States Economic Partnership Week in Islamabad on Monday. Nawaz Sharif said, "

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (March 09, 2015) and for Tuesday (March 10, 2015).

Secretary Commerce of United States Penny Pritzker called on Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan and discussed plans to expand bilateral trade and investment flows into Pakistan. The areas of co-operation include diversifying agricultural p

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (March 09, 2015).

Secretary Commerce of United States Penny Pritzker called on Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan and discussed plans to expand bilateral trade and investment flows into Pakistan. The areas of co-operation include diversifying agricultural p

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (March 09, 2015).

Secretary Commerce of United States Penny Pritzker called on Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan and discussed plans to expand bilateral trade and investment flows into Pakistan. The areas of co-operation include diversifying agricultural p

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (March 09, 2015).

On Monday, BRIndex30 points opened at 19,187.55. It touched an intraday high of 19,216.56 points and an intraday low of 18,883.06 points and closed at 18,915.32 points which was -272.23 points or -1.42 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 6

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (March 09, 2015).

On Monday, BRIndex30 points opened at 19,187.55. It touched an intraday high of 19,216.56 points and an intraday low of 18,883.06 points and closed at 18,915.32 points which was -272.23 points or -1.42 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 6

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 09, 2015)

The KSE-100 share index fell by 403 points or 1.21 percent to 32,860.57 points Monday compared to 33,263.66 points Friday, weighed mainly by foreign selling. Consistent foreign selling, lack of immediate triggers and the consequent institutional profit-ta

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The KSE-100 share index fell by 403 points or 1.21 percent to 32,860.57 points Monday compared to 33,263.66 points Friday, weighed mainly by foreign selling. Consistent foreign selling, lack of immediate triggers and the consequent institutional profit-ta

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The KSE-100 share index fell by 403 points or 1.21 percent to 32,860.57 points Monday compared to 33,263.66 points Friday, weighed mainly by foreign selling. Consistent foreign selling, lack of immediate triggers and the consequent institutional profit-ta

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The banking sector''s cash recovery against Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) is weakening as it posted a notable decline of 10 percent during last calendar year (CY14).

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The banking sector's cash recovery against Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) is weakening as it posted a notable decline of 10 percent during last calendar year (CY14).

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 27th February, 2015.

The banking sector's cash recovery against Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) is weakening as it posted a notable decline of 10 percent during last calendar year (CY14).

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 27th February, 2015.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the national consensus, achieved against terrorism, was an opportunity to carve out a national development agenda for country''s bright future. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of modern Multan Internatio

Pakistan Economic Indicators - March 09, 2015.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the national consensus, achieved against terrorism, was an opportunity to carve out a national development agenda for country's bright future. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of modern Multan Internation

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 09, 2015).

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the national consensus, achieved against terrorism, was an opportunity to carve out a national development agenda for country's bright future. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of modern Multan Internation

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The head of euro zone finance ministers urged Greece on Monday to "stop wasting time" and buckle down to serious talks and implementation of a reform programme to secure urgently needed fresh funds from its international creditors. "Little has been done s

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The head of euro zone finance ministers urged Greece on Monday to "stop wasting time" and buckle down to serious talks and implementation of a reform programme to secure urgently needed fresh funds from its international creditors. "Little has been done s

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 09, 2015).

The head of euro zone finance ministers urged Greece on Monday to "stop wasting time" and buckle down to serious talks and implementation of a reform programme to secure urgently needed fresh funds from its international creditors. "Little has been done s

The rupee showed a divergent trend against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee posted a fresh gain of 13-paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.67 and Rs 101.70 respectively, t

A three-member International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has met with senior officials of Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to seek assurances before submitting the final staff level mission report on Sixth Review of Extended Fund Facili

The rupee showed a divergent trend against the dollar on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee posted a fresh gain of 13-paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 101.67 and Rs 101.70 respectively, t

A three-member International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has met with senior officials of Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to seek assurances before submitting the final staff level mission report on Sixth Review of Extended Fund Facili

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 09, 2015).

A three-member International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has met with senior officials of Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to seek assurances before submitting the final staff level mission report on Sixth Review of Extended Fund Facili

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 09, 2015).