Sixty-seven years on, Kashmir remains an unfinished agenda of Partition, and a running dispute between Pakistan and India rigged with ever-lurking potential of exploding into a full-fledged conflict as it did thrice before but much more cataclysmically no

As was expected after the latest reduction in policy rate by 0.5 percent to 0.6 percent by the State Bank of Pakistan, the government on 1st October, 2015 also slashed the rates of return on various National Saving Schemes (NSS) by up to 68 basis points.

Dry weather is threatening the 2016 grain harvests in Ukraine and Russia, both major Black Sea wheat exporters which are currently sowing winter crops, analysts and forecasters say. Officials expect the total area for winter grains to remain flat year-on-

Copper prices jumped on Monday, as growing expectations that loose monetary policy in the United States will prevail for longer convinced some consumers to hedge their needs and persuaded funds to cover shorts. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchang

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures climbed for a fourth session on Monday, supported by stronger Nikkei share prices and the yen's fall, but trade was thin amid a long holiday in top consumer China. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract for Mar

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices on 1600 GMT:

The following were Monday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices on 1600 GMT:

Malaysian palm oil futures continued their rise on Monday after climbing for the past two weeks, supported by strong gains in rival oilseed and crude oil prices. The benchmark December contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives exchange closed 1.2 percent

ICE raw sugar futures steadied on Monday near a 7-month high with the possibility of Indian export incentives capping gains. Arabica coffee futures surged, supported by stronger South American currencies, and cocoa futures were little changed in light vol

Gold slipped on Monday on profit-taking, but largely retained gains from its biggest jump in nearly nine months in the previous session as weak US jobs data eased fears the Federal Reserve would hike rates this year. Spot gold eased 0.3 percent to $1,134.

Gold rose on Monday as the dollar weakened after a disappointing US jobs report pushed back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate rise to early 2016. Spot gold, was up 0.2 percent at$1,139.81 an ounce by 1333 GMT, having been lower earlier. "Gold's techn

Angola's sovereign wealth fund is looking at opportunities in gold, copper and silver mining in sub-Saharan Africa as the continent's number two oil producer tries to diversify its sources of revenue, its chairman said on Wednesday. Jose Filomeno dos Sant

Cross-examination of the US lobbyist Mark Siegel, a prosecution witness in the Benazir murder case has been delayed because of his non-availability. Khawaja Imtiaz Ahmed, special prosecutor of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Benazir murder c

Cross-examination of the US lobbyist Mark Siegel, a prosecution witness in the Benazir murder case has been delayed because of his non-availability. Khawaja Imtiaz Ahmed, special prosecutor of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Benazir murder c

The government on Monday rejected the demands of Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) saying such demands tantamount to challenging the writ of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management. The PALPA strike continued for 5th consecutive day as

The government on Monday rejected the demands of Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) saying such demands tantamount to challenging the writ of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management. The PALPA strike continued for 5th consecutive day as

The government on Monday rejected the demands of Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) saying such demands tantamount to challenging the writ of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management. The PALPA strike continued for 5th consecutive day as

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken a serious notice of an unreasonable raise in the air fares by some private airlines operating in Pakistan after a strike by the Pakistan Airlines Pilots'' Association (PALPA). Sources said here on Mon

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken a serious notice of an unreasonable raise in the air fares by some private airlines operating in Pakistan after a strike by the Pakistan Airlines Pilots' Association (PALPA). Sources said here on Mond

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken a serious notice of an unreasonable raise in the air fares by some private airlines operating in Pakistan after a strike by the Pakistan Airlines Pilots' Association (PALPA). Sources said here on Mond

The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from giving a final verdict in an inquiry into privatisation of Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB). The court passed this restrictive order in response to a petition filed by a

The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from giving a final verdict in an inquiry into privatisation of Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB). The court passed this restrictive order in response to a petition filed by a

The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from giving a final verdict in an inquiry into privatisation of Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB). The court passed this restrictive order in response to a petition filed by a

The weather report on Monday October 05, 2015) and the forecast for Tuesday October 06, 2015).

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has requested the World Bank (WB) to assist the provincial government on coal-fired low-cost power generation in Sindh. Talking to WB Country Director Illango Patchamuthu, who called on him at the CM House here on M

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday October 05, 2015).

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has requested the World Bank (WB) to assist the provincial government on coal-fired low-cost power generation in Sindh. Talking to WB Country Director Illango Patchamuthu, who called on him at the CM House here on M

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday October 05, 2015).

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has requested the World Bank (WB) to assist the provincial government on coal-fired low-cost power generation in Sindh. Talking to WB Country Director Illango Patchamuthu, who called on him at the CM House here on M

The following were Friday official prices.

The Metropolitan Police in London on Monday extended the bail of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in the a money-laundering case. MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi said the MQM chief's bail was extended till February 2016. This is the fifth bail

The following were Friday official prices.

The Metropolitan Police in London on Monday extended the bail of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in the a money-laundering case. MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi said the MQM chief's bail was extended till February 2016. This is the fifth bail

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday October 05, 2015).

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the government to establish trauma and counselling centers for the victims of Kasur Child Abuse scandal so that they can start a new life. Addressing a press conference here on Monday Chairman HRCP,

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday October 05, 2015).

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 33.84 points as the ISE Ten Index moved f

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday October 05, 2015).

Equities moved both ways at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where investors adopted a cautious approach under the lead of hot favourite amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 33.84 points as the ISE Ten Index moved f

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday October 05, 2015).

Bearish sentiments prevailed at the Lahore Stock Exchange where losers outclassed gainers amid a descending transaction volume on Monday. The LSE-25 index fell to 5507.78 points against 5588.02 points of Friday, showing a decline of 80.24 points, while tr

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday October 05, 2015).

Bearish sentiments prevailed at the Lahore Stock Exchange where losers outclassed gainers amid a descending transaction volume on Monday. The LSE-25 index fell to 5507.78 points against 5588.02 points of Friday, showing a decline of 80.24 points, while tr

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday October 05, 2015)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is not being informed about the quantity of gas that is being sold by exploration and production companies to the third parties, according to an official document. As per an official document firmed up by Petroleum Ministry in

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday October 05, 2015).

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is not being informed about the quantity of gas that is being sold by exploration and production companies to the third parties, according to an official document. As per an official document firmed up by Petroleum Ministry in

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday October 05, 2015).

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is not being informed about the quantity of gas that is being sold by exploration and production companies to the third parties, according to an official document. As per an official document firmed up by Petroleum Ministry in

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday October 05, 2015).

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting of a committee constituted to review laws. The meeting discussed media reports that some bills that were passed by the Senate had lapsed since the National Assembly session had not been held. The meet

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday October 05, 2015).

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting of a committee constituted to review laws. The meeting discussed media reports that some bills that were passed by the Senate had lapsed since the National Assembly session had not been held. The meet

Pakistan Economic Indicators - October 05, 2015.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting of a committee constituted to review laws. The meeting discussed media reports that some bills that were passed by the Senate had lapsed since the National Assembly session had not been held. The meet

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on September 23, 2015.

National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Mon-day ruled out a potential cricket series against India, saying he saw no chance of a revival of ties between the arch-rivals under "the current situation". Aziz's remarks come with the Pakistan Cricket Board (P

Weekly statement of position of all scheduled banks as at the close of business on September 23, 2015.

National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Mon-day ruled out a potential cricket series against India, saying he saw no chance of a revival of ties between the arch-rivals under "the current situation". Aziz's remarks come with the Pakistan Cricket Board (P

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday October 05, 2015).

On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 20,469.55 points. It touched an intraday high of 20,579.27 points and an intraday low of 20,237.30 points and closed at 20,258.70 points which was -210.85 points or -1.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday October 05, 2015).

On Mon-day, BRIndex30 opened at 20,469.55 points. It touched an intraday high of 20,579.27 points and an intraday low of 20,237.30 points and closed at 20,258.70 points which was -210.85 points or -1.03 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday October 05, 2015).

Karachi stocks Monday shed 185 points because of what analysts said select scrips which came under pressure. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,784.94 compared to 32,969.73 points of Friday last week. The trading turnover declined to 166 million shares from t

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday October 05, 2015).

Karachi stocks Monday shed 185 points because of what analysts said select scrips which came under pressure. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,784.94 compared to 32,969.73 points of Friday last week. The trading turnover declined to 166 million shares from t

The rupee managed to hold its weekend stability against the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the last levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.50 and Rs 104.51 respectively, they said.

Karachi stocks Monday shed 185 points because of what analysts said select scrips which came under pressure. The KSE-100 index closed at 32,784.94 compared to 32,969.73 points of Friday last week. The trading turnover declined to 166 million shares from t

The rupee managed to hold its weekend stability against the dollar on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee held the last levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.50 and Rs 104.51 respectively, they said.

The world''s advanced economies announced Monday a long-awaited plan to close the loopholes on tax-avoiding multinationals that cost countries more than $100 billion a year, declaring: "Playtime is over." Low tax bills for big names such as Google and McD

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday October 05, 2015).

The world's advanced economies announced Monday a long-awaited plan to close the loopholes on tax-avoiding multinationals that cost countries more than $100 billion a year, declaring: "Playtime is over." Low tax bills for big names such as Google and McDo

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday October 05, 2015).

The world's advanced economies announced Monday a long-awaited plan to close the loopholes on tax-avoiding multinationals that cost countries more than $100 billion a year, declaring: "Playtime is over." Low tax bills for big names such as Google and McDo

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday October 05, 2015).

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought a subsidy of Rs 7 billion per annum to sell sugar and other essential items at Utility Stores Corporation (USC), well informed sources told Business Recorder. The Federal Cabinet in its meeti

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday October 05, 2015)

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought a subsidy of Rs 7 billion per annum to sell sugar and other essential items at Utility Stores Corporation (USC), well informed sources told Business Recorder. The Federal Cabinet in its meeti

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday October 05, 2015)

Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought a subsidy of Rs 7 billion per annum to sell sugar and other essential items at Utility Stores Corporation (USC), well informed sources told Business Recorder. The Federal Cabinet in its meeti

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday October 05, 2015)

The Interna-tional Monetary Fund (IMF) has set three structural benchmarks for Pakistan including draft legislation against "benami" transactions by end-January 2016 to improve tax compliance and enforcement, tackle losses, raise payment compliance and im

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday October 05, 2015).

The Interna-tional Monetary Fund (IMF) has set three structural benchmarks for Pakistan including draft legislation against "benami" transactions by end-January 2016 to improve tax compliance and enforcement, tackle losses, raise payment compliance and im

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday October 05, 2015).

The Interna-tional Monetary Fund (IMF) has set three structural benchmarks for Pakistan including draft legislation against "benami" transactions by end-January 2016 to improve tax compliance and enforcement, tackle losses, raise payment compliance and im

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

A reputed chartered accountants firm has started third-party audits of the controversial 425MW Nandipur Power project amid allegations of corruption and over Rs 80 billion loss to the national exchequer. According to reports, representatives of the compan

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

A reputed chartered accountants firm has started third-party audits of the controversial 425MW Nandipur Power project amid allegations of corruption and over Rs 80 billion loss to the national exchequer. According to reports, representatives of the compan

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

A reputed chartered accountants firm has started third-party audits of the controversial 425MW Nandipur Power project amid allegations of corruption and over Rs 80 billion loss to the national exchequer. According to reports, representatives of the compan

Karachi Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

ICE cotton jumped to a two-week high on Monday as historic rains in South Carolina, which flooded streets and left nine people dead, also inundated cotton fields in the region, potentially damaging yields and crop quality. "It's a veritable disaster," sai

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

Crude oil prices rose more than 2 percent on Monday, bolstered by a rally in US gasoline and Russia's willingness to meet other major oil producers to discuss the market. Higher stock prices on Wall Street provided further support to oil and other dollar-

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday October 05, 2015).

A delegation of Taiwanese importers signed agreements with representatives of the US grain industry this week to buy about $3 billion worth of US-grown crops through 2017, US industry organisations said on Thursday. Representatives from the Taiwan Vegetab

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday October 05, 2015).