Robusta coffee futures slumped to a 5-1/2 year low on Monday as already ample supplies were boosted by strong exports from the world's second-biggest coffee producer Vietnam. London cocoa and white sugar futures both ended little changed in thin condition

Gold opened the trading week higher on Monday, buoyed by safe-haven bids after Asian equities tumbled to their lowest since 2011 as investors shunned risky assets on the heels of weak US economic data. US retail sales fell in December along with industria

Gold steadied in holiday-thinned trade on Monday, underpinned by a slide in crude oil prices to 12-year lows and persistent weakness in world stock markets, which prompted investors to seek assets considered a safe store of value. Gains were limited, howe

One of three ships due to deliver French wheat to Egypt left on Sunday night following weeks of delays, a sign that exports are resuming to the world's largest importer of the grain, shipping data showed on Monday. A second cargo was due to start loading

Add solar energy investors to the list of those smarting from crude oil's latest price dive. Shares of solar power companies enjoyed a huge bounce at the end of 2015 thanks to the lengthy five-year extension of a key solar tax credit in the United States

This is with reference to an editorial carried by Business Recorder on 11th January 2016. The editorial focused on the auction calendar for the third quarter, 2016 but confused the old maturing amount to be refinanced with fresh/ incremental borrow

Is this how "Europe" ends? The Germans, founders and funders of the post-war union, shut their borders to refugees in a bid for political survival by the chancellor who let in a million migrants. And then - why not? - they decide to revive the Deutschmark

Economic and financial stability in Asia is critical as we embark on the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - a universal and ambitious blueprint that expands the horizons of policymaking to implement the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals, red

Each quarterly review of Pakistan's performance under IMF's Extended Finance Facility (EFF) points to public debt exceeding its target and tax collection remaining below its target. The ninth review again pointed to these failures - a trend manifesting th

Pakistan has come up with an appropriate policy response to the escalating Saudi-Iran tensions. Dispelling public apprehensions that the country might succumb to pressure from Saudi friends to take sides - which could have dangerous consequences for the s

Chinese President Xi Jinping, while formally launching the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB), stated that "Asia's financing needs for basic infrastructure are absolutely enormous". The Chinese leadership has always insisted that given the deart

The government Monday deferred approval of the Voluntary Tax Amnesty Scheme (VTCS) proposed through Income Tax Amendment Bill 2016 in the National Assembly till Wednesday for further consultation with members of the opposition parties including Pakistan P

The government Monday deferred approval of the Voluntary Tax Amnesty Scheme (VTCS) proposed through Income Tax Amendment Bill 2016 in the National Assembly till Wednesday for further consultation with members of the opposition parties including Pakistan P

The government Monday deferred approval of the Voluntary Tax Amnesty Scheme (VTCS) proposed through Income Tax Amendment Bill 2016 in the National Assembly till Wednesday for further consultation with members of the opposition parties including Pakistan P

Federal Minister of Finance Senator Ishaq Dar met with President of China Development Bank (CDB) Zheng Zhijie in Beijing Monday. During the meeting the Minister acknowledged CDB''''s support on projects in Pakistan. He said that mega projects in Pakistan

Federal Minister of Finance Senator Ishaq Dar met with President of China Development Bank (CDB) Zheng Zhijie in Beijing Monday. During the meeting the Minister acknowledged CDB''s support on projects in Pakistan. He said that mega projects in Pakistan of

Federal Minister of Finance Senator Ishaq Dar met with President of China Development Bank (CDB) Zheng Zhijie in Beijing Monday. During the meeting the Minister acknowledged CDB's support on projects in Pakistan. He said that mega projects in Pakistan of

The weather report on Monday (January 18, 2016) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 19, 2016).

Federal Minister of Finance Senator Ishaq Dar met with President of China Development Bank (CDB) Zheng Zhijie in Beijing Monday. During the meeting the Minister acknowledged CDB's support on projects in Pakistan. He said that mega projects in Pakistan of

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 18, 2016).

The richest one percent of the world''''s population now own more than the rest of us combined, aid group Oxfam said Monday, on the eve of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. "Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much wealth

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 18, 2016).

The richest one percent of the world''s population now own more than the rest of us combined, aid group Oxfam said Monday, on the eve of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. "Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much wealth as

The following were Friday official prices.

The richest one percent of the world's population now own more than the rest of us combined, aid group Oxfam said Monday, on the eve of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. "Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much wealth as

The following were Friday official prices.

The richest one percent of the world's population now own more than the rest of us combined, aid group Oxfam said Monday, on the eve of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. "Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much wealth as

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Macedonian lawmakers voted Monday to dissolve parliament next month ahead of an early election in late April, in line with an EU-backed deal to end a political crisis but without the agreement of the main opposition. The parliament of the Balkan country v

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Macedonian lawmakers voted Monday to dissolve parliament next month ahead of an early election in late April, in line with an EU-backed deal to end a political crisis but without the agreement of the main opposition. The parliament of the Balkan country v

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 18, 2016).

A meeting of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve financing of pipeline infrastructure development plan of the upcoming LNG supply today (Tuesday), it was learnt, Sources said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has d

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 18, 2016).

A meeting of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve financing of pipeline infrastructure development plan of the upcoming LNG supply today (Tuesday), it was learnt, Sources said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has d

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (January 18, 2016).

A meeting of the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve financing of pipeline infrastructure development plan of the upcoming LNG supply today (Tuesday), it was learnt, Sources said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has d

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 18, 2016)

After admitting a petition against SRO 136(I)/2015 on higher rates of withholding tax for Non-filers, Lahore High Court (LHC) said through an order that since the Sub-section 3 of Section 159 of the Ordinance, 2001 has been deleted by the Finance Act 2015

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 18, 2016).

After admitting a petition against SRO 136(I)/2015 on higher rates of withholding tax for Non-filers, Lahore High Court (LHC) said through an order that since the Sub-section 3 of Section 159 of the Ordinance, 2001 has been deleted by the Finance Act 2015

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (January 18, 2016).

After admitting a petition against SRO 136(I)/2015 on higher rates of withholding tax for Non-filers, Lahore High Court (LHC) said through an order that since the Sub-section 3 of Section 159 of the Ordinance, 2001 has been deleted by the Finance Act 2015

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Italy and France next week after his visit scheduled in November was cancelled following the deadly Paris attacks, state television reported. Rouhani's visit to Italy and then France, his first European tour

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Italy and France next week after his visit scheduled in November was cancelled following the deadly Paris attacks, state television reported. Rouhani's visit to Italy and then France, his first European tour

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8th JANUARY, 2016.

At least six paramilitary soldiers were killed Monday when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Balochistan, officials said. A separatist militant group said it planted the bomb in the Marget area, around 30 kilometres (19 miles) east of the provincial ca

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 8th JANUARY, 2016.

At least six paramilitary soldiers were killed Monday when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Balochistan, officials said. A separatist militant group said it planted the bomb in the Marget area, around 30 kilometres (19 miles) east of the provincial ca

Pakistan Economic Indicators - January 18, 2016.

The city on Monday evening received first spell of winter rain as weather is expected to remain partly cloudy in the next 24 hours, the Met office said. Drop in temperature is however not widely expected with the light rain that showered parts of metropol

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 18, 2016).

The city on Monday evening received first spell of winter rain as weather is expected to remain partly cloudy in the next 24 hours, the Met office said. Drop in temperature is however not widely expected with the light rain that showered parts of metropol

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States sat down to talks on Monday aimed at laying the ground for a negotiated end to almost 15 years of war between US-supported government forces and Taliban insurgents now firmly on the offensive. Taliban for

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States sat down to talks on Monday aimed at laying the ground for a negotiated end to almost 15 years of war between US-supported government forces and Taliban insurgents now firmly on the offensive. Taliban for

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held talks with Saudi King Salman on Monday as part of efforts to ease regional tensions between the Sunni kingdom and Shia Iran. Sharif is to head on Tuesday to Riyadh's rival Iran where he is expected to meet President Hassan

No visible change was seen on the money market on Monday as the rupee was almost unchanged versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two-paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.94 and Rs 104.95 respect

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held talks with Saudi King Salman on Monday as part of efforts to ease regional tensions between the Sunni kingdom and Shia Iran. Sharif is to head on Tuesday to Riyadh's rival Iran where he is expected to meet President Hassan

No visible change was seen on the money market on Monday as the rupee was almost unchanged versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed two-paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 104.94 and Rs 104.95 respect

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,831.57 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 18,831.57 points and an intraday low of 17,864.56 points and closed at 18,721.26 points which was -110.31 points or -0.59

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 18, 2016).

On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,831.57 points and remained negative throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 18,831.57 points and an intraday low of 17,864.56 points and closed at 18,721.26 points which was -110.31 points or -0.59

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Bloodbath continued Monday at the volatile Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) where the KSE-100 index tumbled to nine-month low to 30,628 points. The benchmark index lost almost 1,200 points during the first half of the week''s first session due to what analys

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Bloodbath continued Monday at the volatile Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) where the KSE-100 index tumbled to nine-month low to 30,628 points. The benchmark index lost almost 1,200 points during the first half of the week's first session due to what analyst

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 18, 2016)

Bloodbath continued Monday at the volatile Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) where the KSE-100 index tumbled to nine-month low to 30,628 points. The benchmark index lost almost 1,200 points during the first half of the week's first session due to what analyst

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 18, 2016)

Provincial governments are unlikely to meet the commitment made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that they will generate a provincial surplus to help federal government achieve the budget surplus. Sadeq Chandio from b

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (January 18, 2016)

Provincial governments are unlikely to meet the commitment made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that they will generate a provincial surplus to help federal government achieve the budget surplus. Sadeq Chandio from b

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday (January 18, 2016).

Provincial governments are unlikely to meet the commitment made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that they will generate a provincial surplus to help federal government achieve the budget surplus. Sadeq Chandio from b

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 18, 2016).

European shares fell on Monday, following Asia lower and led by banks after the European Central Bank said it would quiz eurozone lenders about high levels of bad loans, while oil prices tumbled on the prospect of more supply from Iran. With US markets cl

Presentation at P.S.X. Auditorium (only for TRE certificate holders and their authorised employees).

European shares fell on Monday, following Asia lower and led by banks after the European Central Bank said it would quiz eurozone lenders about high levels of bad loans, while oil prices tumbled on the prospect of more supply from Iran. With US markets cl

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

European shares fell on Monday, following Asia lower and led by banks after the European Central Bank said it would quiz eurozone lenders about high levels of bad loans, while oil prices tumbled on the prospect of more supply from Iran. With US markets cl

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Muslim women who fail to learn English to a high enough standard could face deportation from Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday. He also suggested that poor English skills can leave people "more susceptible" to the messages of groups l

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Muslim women who fail to learn English to a high enough standard could face deportation from Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday. He also suggested that poor English skills can leave people "more susceptible" to the messages of groups l

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday acquitted former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), former interior minister Aftab Sherpao and former Balochistan home minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani in the murder case of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. Announcing

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday acquitted former president General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), former interior minister Aftab Sherpao and former Balochistan home minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani in the murder case of Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. Announcing

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

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Monday that a marked improvement in security conditions, better energy management and persistently low global commodity prices, have positioned the economy to further improve on its performance going forward, however,

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

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Monday that a marked improvement in security conditions, better energy management and persistently low global commodity prices, have positioned the economy to further improve on its performance going forward, however,

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 18, 2016).

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Monday that a marked improvement in security conditions, better energy management and persistently low global commodity prices, have positioned the economy to further improve on its performance going forward, however,

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 18, 2016).