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Print - 2015-09-08
Palm oil rebounds slightly to near three-week high
Vegetable Oil

Palm oil rebounds slightly to near three-week high

Malaysian palm oil futures hit a near three-week high on Monday after a drop in early trade helped by exports and a weaker ringgit. The benchmark November contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives exchange closed higher at 2,048 ringgit ($473.25) a tonne
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
White sugar steadies, robusta coffee eases

White sugar steadies, robusta coffee eases

White sugar futures were little changed on Monday ahead of next week's expiry of the October contract, while robusta coffee dipped on ample supplies. US softs markets were shut for the Labour Day holiday. White sugar futures closed slightly higher after e
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gold struggles in Asia

Gold struggles in Asia

Gold struggled near a 2-1/2-week low on Monday, retaining losses from the prior three sessions, after US payrolls data failed to provide clarity on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Spot gold was little changed at $1,123.15 an ounce by 0637 GMT.
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Gold eases back towards 2-1/2-week low in Europe
Currency

Gold eases back towards 2-1/2-week low in Europe

Gold eased back towards its lowest since mid-August on Monday as stock markets firmed and the dollar steadied, and after US payrolls data failed to provide clarity on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Having failed to benefit from recent turmoil
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Mexico to auction five state-run sugar mills again

Mexico to auction five state-run sugar mills again

Mexico's government said on Sunday it will launch a new tender on Monday to auction five state-run sugar mills it was unable to sell in a previous offering. The winners of the auction of the mills, which together produce 10 percent of the country's sugar
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Palladium under siege but strong fundamentals may end carnage

Palladium under siege but strong fundamentals may end carnage

Palladium investors are keeping record bets on a further slump in the market as broad-based weakness plagues the precious metals complex, but some analysts say the metal's slide to 3 1/2-year lows is overwrought and a supply deficit will help the metal re
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Air strike kills at least 11 Afghan police officers

Air strike kills at least 11 Afghan police officers

An air attack killed at least 11 Afghan police officers in the volatile and opium-rich southern province of Helmand, officials said Monday, but there were conflicting claims over who carried out the bombardment. The Afghan interior ministry spokesman said
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Air strike kills at least 11 Afghan police officers

Air strike kills at least 11 Afghan police officers

An air attack killed at least 11 Afghan police officers in the volatile and opium-rich southern province of Helmand, officials said Monday, but there were conflicting claims over who carried out the bombardment. The Afghan interior ministry spokesman said
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Tear gas, water cannon at mass EU farmer protest

Belgian police on Monday fired tear gas and water cannon at European farmers who lobbed hay and fireworks as they demanded EU intervention against plunging food prices partly blamed on a Russian embargo. The European Commission said it would release 500 m
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Austrian president first EU leader to visit Iran since 2004

Austrian president first EU leader to visit Iran since 2004

Austrian President Heinz Fischer was travelling to Iran on Monday, becoming the first European head of state to visit since 2004, his office said, two months after an international deal was struck over Tehran's contested nuclear programme. During his thre
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Austrian president first EU leader to visit Iran since 2004

Austrian president first EU leader to visit Iran since 2004

Austrian President Heinz Fischer was travelling to Iran on Monday, becoming the first European head of state to visit since 2004, his office said, two months after an international deal was struck over Tehran's contested nuclear programme. During his thre
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Five Pakistanis among eight smugglers killed at Pak-Iran border

Five Pakistanis among eight smugglers killed at Pak-Iran border

At least eight drugs smugglers including five Pakistanis were killed in firing of Iranian security forces at Pak-Iran border here on Monday. The Deputy Commission (DC) Chaghi said that eight drug smugglers while trying to cross Pak-Iran border were killed
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Five Pakistanis among eight smugglers killed at Pak-Iran border

Five Pakistanis among eight smugglers killed at Pak-Iran border

At least eight drugs smugglers including five Pakistanis were killed in firing of Iranian security forces at Pak-Iran border here on Monday. The Deputy Commission (DC) Chaghi said that eight drug smugglers while trying to cross Pak-Iran border were killed
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

HSFO import: FY15 revenue collection shows Rs 20 billion shortfall

The revenue collection on the import of High Sulphur Furnace Oil (HSFO) has been estimated at Rs 22 billion during 2015-16 as compared to Rs 42.76 billion in 2014-15, reflecting a major shortfall of over Rs 20 billion. This has been estimated by Chief Col
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

Fertilizer industry terms imported gas unfeasible for urea production

The local fertiliser industry has reportedly termed imported gas unfeasible for urea production due to its high cost, reveals official documents obtained from Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P). Fertilizer industry gave these views at a meeting
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NBFCs'' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

NBFCs'' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NBFCs' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

NBFCs' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
NBFCs' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

NBFCs' regulatory framework: SECP introduces major amendments

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major amendments to the regulatory framework for NBFCs through a separate regulatory regime to encourage small and mid-sized lending NBFCs with significantly reduced equity requireme
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan armed-drone kills three in first attack: ISPR

Pakistan armed-drone kills three in first attack: ISPR

The first indigenously prepared drone was used to attack a terrorist compound in restive North Waziristan Agency (NWA), successfully killing at least three high-profile militants. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement here that for th
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan armed-drone kills three in first attack: ISPR

Pakistan armed-drone kills three in first attack: ISPR

The first indigenously prepared drone was used to attack a terrorist compound in restive North Waziristan Agency (NWA), successfully killing at least three high-profile militants. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement here that for th
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Money Market Report
Kerb

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Monday (September 07, 2015).
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 734.16 points

BRIndex30 loses 734.16 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,966.29 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,966.29 points and an intraday low of 20,081.13 points and closed at 20,232.13 points which was -734.16 points or -3.5 p
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
BRIndex30 loses 734.16 points

BRIndex30 loses 734.16 points

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 20,966.29 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 20,966.29 points and an intraday low of 20,081.13 points and closed at 20,232.13 points which was -734.16 points or -3.5 p
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Equities nosedive

Equities nosedive

Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Equities nosedive

Equities nosedive

Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Equities nosedive

Equities nosedive

Political uncertainty in the country, falling global stocks and continued foreign selling, analysts said, tumbled Karachi equities by 2.8 percent Monday. The 947-point single-day decline appears to be second largest since August 24 when the benchmark inde
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Afghan Taliban take apparent dig at IS over Hazara killings

Afghan Taliban take apparent dig at IS over Hazara killings

The Taliban have condemned the killing of 13 minority Shiites as a plot to "breed fault lines", in an apparent dig at the rival Islamic State group making gradual inroads into Afghanistan. Gunmen on Saturday shot dead 13 Hazaras after dragging them out of
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Afghan Taliban take apparent dig at IS over Hazara killings

Afghan Taliban take apparent dig at IS over Hazara killings

The Taliban have condemned the killing of 13 minority Shiites as a plot to "breed fault lines", in an apparent dig at the rival Islamic State group making gradual inroads into Afghanistan. Gunmen on Saturday shot dead 13 Hazaras after dragging them out of
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Britain, France join Germany to pledge help with migrant wave

Britain, France join Germany to pledge help with migrant wave

Britain and France Monday joined Germany in pledging to accept tens of thousands of refugees as Europe's record influx of people fleeing war and misery sparked warnings that one Greek migrant chokepoint was "on the verge of explosion". European leaders ar
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (September 07, 2015).

Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Britain, France join Germany to pledge help with migrant wave

Britain, France join Germany to pledge help with migrant wave

Britain and France Monday joined Germany in pledging to accept tens of thousands of refugees as Europe's record influx of people fleeing war and misery sparked warnings that one Greek migrant chokepoint was "on the verge of explosion". European leaders ar
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest

Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates
Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Glencore seeks to cut debt amid commodities shock

Swiss mining giant Glencore, hit by collapsing commodities prices, announced on Monday drastic moves to cut its $30 billion-dollar debt by about a third, as the slowdown in China wreaked further havoc across markets. Glencore, which has lost more than 50
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
6th September Defence Day - Golden Jubilee

6th September Defence Day - Golden Jubilee

The long journey of Pakistan People's Party towards democracy and public welfare continues unabated. The Party's struggle, since creation of Pakistan, is studded with unprecedented sacrifices. It was the untiring efforts and vision of PPP founding Chairma
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Forex reserves decline on currency efforts
Currency

Forex reserves decline on currency efforts

China''s foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $93.9 billion last month, the government said Monday, as Beijing sold dollars to support its own currency following jitters over a sudden devaluation. The currency hoard declined by $93.9 billion to reac
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
6th September Defence Day - Golden Jubilee

6th September Defence Day - Golden Jubilee

On the national scene, baseless propaganda against the Pakistan People's Party has always existed. The party, which gave Pakistan its nuclear power, has been incessantly projected as a conspirator against the defenders of this country. Throughout its hist
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am
Forex reserves decline on currency efforts
Currency

Forex reserves decline on currency efforts

China's foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $93.9 billion last month, the government said Monday, as Beijing sold dollars to support its own currency following jitters over a sudden devaluation. The currency hoard declined by $93.9 billion to reach
Published 08 Sep, 2015 12:00am