Print - 2018-11-15
EU plan to enable non-dollar Iran trade, oil sales unravelling

EU plan to enable non-dollar Iran trade, oil sales unravelling

A special European Union initiative to protect trade with Iran against newly reimposed U.S. sanctions faces possible collapse with no EU country willing to host the operation for fear of provoking U.S. punishment. EU diplomats said the main European power
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

July-October FDI down 46 percent YoY

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 46 percent in the first four months of this fiscal year, the central bank said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday reported that Pakistan fetched FDI amounting to $601 million in July-Oct of FY19 compare
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

In a major policy shift, the PTI government has decided to allow power plants only on indigenous resources, a policy totally opposite to that of the previous government. This was stated by the Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan while presiding over the 12
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

In a major policy shift, the PTI government has decided to allow power plants only on indigenous resources, a policy totally opposite to that of the previous government. This was stated by the Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan while presiding over the 12
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

Government decides to allow power plants only on indigenous resources

In a major policy shift, the PTI government has decided to allow power plants only on indigenous resources, a policy totally opposite to that of the previous government. This was stated by the Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan while presiding over the 12
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

Nepra approves 41-paisa/unit increase under FCA

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved 41 paisa increase in tariff of Distribution Companies (Discos) for October 2018 under monthly Fuel Component Adjustment (FCA) against the request of 64.29 paisa per unit. The decis
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (November 14, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (November 15, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

Government approaches Nepra for uniform tariff approval

The federal government has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for approval of uniform tariff sans KE jurisdiction, on the basis of average 16 per cent losses across Discos, depriving consumers of efficient companies of their d
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Israel defence minister quits after ceasefire

Israel defence minister quits after ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday and called for early elections after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil. Lieberman also said his party was quitting Prime
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Israel defence minister quits after ceasefire

Israel defence minister quits after ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday and called for early elections after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil. Lieberman also said his party was quitting Prime
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Six workers die as boiler explodes in factory

Six workers die as boiler explodes in factory

At least six workers died while one sustained burn injuries after a boiler exploded inside a factory here on Wednesday within the limits of Shah Latif Town Police Station, according to Aaj News. Police said that the boiler blast occurred in a factory near
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Six workers die as boiler explodes in factory

Six workers die as boiler explodes in factory

At least six workers died while one sustained burn injuries after a boiler exploded inside a factory here on Wednesday within the limits of Shah Latif Town Police Station, according to Aaj News. Police said that the boiler blast occurred in a factory near
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
'Decisive progress' made towards Brexit deal: Barnier

'Decisive progress' made towards Brexit deal: Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Wednesday that "decisive progress" had been made towards a Brexit deal - the key phrase to trigger a summit to sign it. His comments came after British Prime Minister Theresa May won the sup
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 14, 2018)

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
'Decisive progress' made towards Brexit deal: Barnier

'Decisive progress' made towards Brexit deal: Barnier

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Wednesday that "decisive progress" had been made towards a Brexit deal - the key phrase to trigger a summit to sign it. His comments came after British Prime Minister Theresa May won the sup
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shanghai copper falls

Shanghai copper falls

Copper prices fell on Wednesday as weak retail sales data in China fuelled concerns over cooling growth in the world's top copper consumer. The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange lost 0.2 percent to settle at 48,820 yuan ($7,027)
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX
Cotton

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Base metals tread water on mixed China data

Base metals tread water on mixed China data

Base metals held steady on Wednesday as weak retail sales data from top consumer China took the shine off upbeat industrial output and investment figures in the country.
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Oil rebounds from steep selloff as OPEC, partners discuss supply cut

Oil rebounds from steep selloff as OPEC, partners discuss supply cut

Oil rose nearly 2 percent on Wednesday, recouping some of the previous session's heavy selloff, on the growing prospect that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers would cut output at a meeting next month to prop up the
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Tokyo rubber extends gains

Tokyo rubber extends gains

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures extended gains on Wednesday but were trading near a 26-month low hit a day earlier amid consistent worries over weak global demand. "Simply put, the market is in oversupply, as evidenced by the overhang of supplies over the
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil falls
Vegetable Oil

Malaysian palm oil falls

Malaysian palm oil futures fell below the 2,000 ringgit level for the first time in three years on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in related edible oils on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange and lower than forecast year-end inventory levels.
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
New York cocoa falls 3 percent as charts sour; sugar, coffee rise

New York cocoa falls 3 percent as charts sour; sugar, coffee rise

New York cocoa futures on ICE dropped 3 percent on Wednesday, pressured by chart-inspired speculative selling and signs of ample supplies, while a firmer Brazilian real boosted arabica coffee and raw sugar prices. March New York cocoa settled down $45, or
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was inert versus the dollar for buying at Rs 133.98 while the national currency gained three paisas for selling and Rs 134.00
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold climbs back above $1,200/oz in New York

Gold climbs back above $1,200/oz in New York

Gold shook off earlier losses on Tuesday to move back above the key $1,200-per-ounce level, benefiting from a slight retreat in the dollar after a rally driven by the US interest rate outlook and Brexit talks. Spot gold edged up 0.1 percent at $1,201.15 p
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend
Currency

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee was inert versus the dollar for buying at Rs 133.98 while the national currency gained three paisas for selling and Rs 134.00
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as the US dollar retraced from a 16-month high touched earlier in the week, easing amid a surge in the euro and sterling on a draft Brexit agreement. Spot gold was little changed at $1,202.08 per ounce at 0754 GMT. Pri
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Gold down in Europe
Currency

Gold down in Europe

Gold inched lower on Wednesday, but moved in a tight range around the $1,200 level as prospects of rising US interest rates kept the dollar within sight of a 16-month peak, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: Soyabeans higher

US MIDDAY: Soyabeans higher

US soyabean futures rose on Wednesday on a slower-than-expected harvest pace and news of fresh export demand, although plentiful global supplies kept a lid on the market, analysts said Wheat futures fell on sluggish export demand while corn futures were
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold hovers around $1,200
Currency

US MIDDAY: gold hovers around $1,200

Gold held steady on Wednesday, moving in a tight range around the $1,200-per-ounce level as prospects of rising US interest rates kept the dollar near 16-month peak, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 14, 2018).

Published 15 Nov, 2018 12:00am