News Archives for Print - 2019-01-30

Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits

Interest rates on old and incremental FCY deposits on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Conversion for foreign currency deposits

Conversion for foreign currency deposits, DBC/FCBC, special USD bond & profits thereon (excluding FE-25 deposits) on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (January 29, 2019).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

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 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

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 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

New York cotton

The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

'Significant progress' expected in China trade talks: US official

The United States hopes to make "significant progress" during high-stakes trade talks with Chinese officials this week, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Nearly 5,000 garment workers sacked over Bangladesh strikes

Nearly 5,000 low-paid Bangladeshi garment workers stitching clothes for global brands have been sacked by factory bosses for joining strikes over wages this month that turned violent, police said Tuesday.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

LVMH posts record sales

The world's leading luxury retailer LVMH on Tuesday posted record sales of 46.8 billion euros ($53.5 billion) in 2018, up 10 percent from the previous year as markets grew in Asia, Europe, Japan and the United States.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

UAE files WTO complaint over Qatar goods ban

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it had filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization after Qatar banned UAE goods, the latest escalation in hostilities between the Gulf neighbours.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Syria and Iran sign 'strategic' economic agreement

Syria and Iran signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding late Monday, including a "long-term strategic economic cooperation" deal aimed at strengthening cooperation between Damascus and one of its key allies in the civil war that has torn the co

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

PG&E files for bankruptcy after California wildfires

California utility PG&E, facing billions of dollars in potential liabilities over its role in a series of deadly wildfires, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The company, the largest utility in America's most populous state, has been under inten

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

In nod to Trump, EU okays US soya for biofuels

The EU approved on Tuesday the import of US soya beans for use as biofuels, a gesture that helps strengthen a fragile trade truce with US President Donald Trump. Caught in a trade spat, Trump and European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to bury

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Billion-euro SAP restructuring to cost 4,400 jobs

German software giant SAP said Tuesday it would slash 4,400 jobs in a billion-euro restructuring plan after profits stagnated in 2018, while insisting it was on track to grow revenues and earnings this year.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Three banks merge to form third largest UAE lender

Three banks based in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi Tuesday announced they have agreed to merge to form the Emirates' third largest lender.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

US consumer morale at 1-1/2 years low; house price gains slow

US consumer confidence fell to a 1-1/2 years low in January as a partial shutdown of the government and financial markets turmoil left households a bit nervous about the economy's prospects.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Garcia recalled to Fed Cup team after two-year exile

Carolina Garcia, France's highest-ranked player, has been called up for next week's Fed Cup tie against Belgium after a two-year absence from the competition. World number 19 Garcia was selected on Tuesday alongside Kristina Mladenovic and Alize Cornet, t

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Sri Lanka call up uncapped fast bowler for Australia Test

Uncapped right arm fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne has been picked by Sri Lanka to replace injured Lahiru Kumara in the Test squad as the visitors bid to level the series in Canberra. Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs in the first Tes

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

ICC urges Sri Lanka to come clean on corruption

he International Cricket Council has urged Sri Lanka's scandal-ridden sporting community to come forward with information about corruption before an amnesty expires or risk expulsion from the game. Sri Lankan cricket has been mired in corruption allegatio

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan, India to kick off T20 World Cup in Australia

Hosts Australia will take on Pakistan's men and India's women for the opening fixtures of the Twenty20 World Cups in 2020, organisers said Tuesday as the draw for the tournaments was announced.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Wagner to quit Bayern for China

Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner is on the verge of joining Chinese club Tianjin Teda, according to German media reports on Tuesday. The 31-year-old former Germany international has started just once for the Bundesliga champions this season and failed

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Robben mulling Tokyo move after Bayern exit

Superstar Dutch winger Arjen Robben is lining up a move to J-League outfit FC Tokyo after he leaves Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, local media reported on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has already confirmed he is leaving Bayern at the end of the season after

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Banned Sarfraz vows to return improved player

Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed vowed Tuesday to be a better player as he returned home after being handed a four-match ban for a racial slur against a South African player in Durban last week. Suspend

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Azarenka sets up Kvitova clash in St Petersburg

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka set up a second-round clash with Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova in St Petersburg on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Margarita Gasparyan. The Belarusian, who was dumped out in the first round at Melb

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Qatar thrash UAE amid ugly scenes to reach Asian Cup final

Qatar punished unwelcoming hosts United Arab Emirates 4-0 in a politically charged clash marred by disgraceful crowd behaviour on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final. The Qataris, whose national anthem was drowned by boos before the game, face Ja

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Murray has hip resurfacing surgery

Andy Murray has undergone hip resurfacing surgery in London, the British tennis great told his Instagram followers on Tuesday. The two-time Wimbledon champion had been weighing up the pros and cons of the operation, which involves putting a metal plate in

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

South Africa have lowered World Cup expectations: Du Plessis

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis picked hosts England and 2011 champions India as the title favourites for this year's Cricket World Cup and said his side will go into the tournament with lowered expectations, which could work to their advantage.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Yen gains in Asia

The yen strengthened versus its peers on Tuesday, as investors took refuge in safe-haven assets after the US Justice Department charged China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd with fraud, ratcheting up US-Sino trade tensions. The United States on Monday charge

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Euro rises in Europe

The euro settled at a two-week high on Tuesday, moving in tiny ranges, as large derivatives market positions discouraged traders from taking large bets in an event-filled week. Trade tensions between the United States and China escalated overnight after U

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Early trade in New York: Sterling rises before Brexit votes, dollar flat

Sterling rose on Tuesday before British lawmakers were scheduled to vote on whether to take a proposal off the table to leave the European Union without a deal, while the US dollar was little changed ahead of a Federal Reserve two-year policy meeting. The

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Dollar little changed before Fed meeting in New York

The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Monday as traders were cautious about staking new positions ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and trade talks between China and the United States. Safe-haven demand for th

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Aussie dips, kiwi flat

The Australian dollar wobbled on Tuesday as a surprisingly weak reading of business activity stoked speculation interest rates might have to be cut this year to insulate the economy from threats at home and abroad.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Most Asian units weaken

Most emerging Asian currencies weakened on Tuesday as the prospects for progress at high-level US-China trade talks this week were hurt by Washington's placement of criminal charges against China's Huawei Technologies Co.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Sterling rises

Sterling zipped higher on Tuesday, reversing early losses after the speaker of the British parliament chose amendments to be voted on by lawmakers, including one that would effectively take a no-deal Brexit off the table.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

PMEX daily trading report

On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,634. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 9.903 billion and the number of lots traded 19,646. Major business was contributed by NSDQ100 PKR 4

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

CBOT soyabean futures modestly lower

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed modestly lower on Monday on forecasts for improving South American crop weather, traders said, including welcome rains in Brazil and drier conditions in parts of Argentina. Broad declines in commodities inclu

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

Russian wheat prices up on stronger rouble

Russian wheat export prices rose last week due to stronger rouble currency and seasonally lower supply, analysts said on Monday. Black Sea prices for Russian wheat with 12.5 percent protein content and for delivery in February were $245 a tonne free on bo

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Currency

CBOT wheat futures lower

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures edged lower on Monday for a third straight session on technical selling and broad weakness in the commodity sector, traders said. CBOT March soft red winter wheat settled down 1-1/4 cents at $5.18-3/4 per bushel. K.C.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Ivory Coast cocoa mid-crop develops well despite poor rains

Rainfall was below average last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions but good soil moisture content helped the development of the April-to-September mid-crop, farmers said on Monday. Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, is in the dry season

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Activities at Karachi and Qasim Ports

The Karachi Port handled 119,637 tonnes of cargo comprising 97,378 tonnes of import cargo and 22,259 tonnes of export cargo including 5,325 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Cotton

Fresh buying by mills seen on cotton market

Mills showed interest in fresh buying of cotton on the market on Tuesday to replenish their stock, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 8,700, they added. In the ready session, about 8000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs 7800-8

Published 30 Jan, 2019 12:00am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	157.86
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 30	5035.69
India Sensex / Apr 30	74482.78
Nasdaq / Apr 30	15657.82
Hang Seng / Apr 30	17763.03
Dow Jones / Apr 30	37815.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	17932.17
France CAC40 / Apr 30	7984.93
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38274.05

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Petrol/Litre / May 1	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	81.12
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2288.39
Diesel/Litre / May 1	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 1 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 1 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 1 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 1 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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