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Print - 2020-01-09
State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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 09 Jan, 2020 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 09 Jan, 2020 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 Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Currency notes: exchange rates

Currency notes: exchange rates

Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) here on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill buying rates per unit of currency

Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

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JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

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JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS
Stocks

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Member to Member
Stocks

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Declining trend
Money & Banking

THE RUPEE: Declining trend

An easier trend persisted on the money market on Wednesday as the rupee continued slide in terms of the dollar owing to rising demand for the US currency, dealers said.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence
Schedules

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 8, 2020)

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Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 8, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Wednesday (January 8, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (January 9, 2020).

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Gold tumbles in NY
Commodities

Gold tumbles in NY

Gold shed over 1% after vaulting above the $1,600 level for the first time in nearly seven years on Wednesday after remarks by US President Donald Trump eased fears of a larger conflict with Iran.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Oil dives on soothing words from US, Iran and on US crude build
Energy

Oil dives on soothing words from US, Iran and on US crude build

Oil futures fell more than 4% on Wednesday in a wild swing, soaring close to a four-month high in early trade on an Iranian rocket attack on US forces in Iraq before retreating as the countries quickly ratcheted back tensions.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PD mulling further increasing tariff up to Rs 2.50/unit
Energy

PD mulling further increasing tariff up to Rs 2.50/unit

Power Division is said to be maneuvering to further increase power tariff up to Rs 2.50 per unit across the board through "consumers' disastrous" amendments to the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electronic Power Act 1997 under
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Industrialists to participate in 2nd SAVDEX: FCCI chief

Industrialists to participate in 2nd SAVDEX: FCCI chief

Industrialists of Faisalabad will fully participate in 2nd Suppliers and Vendors Defense Exhibitions (SAVDEX) to play their active role in order to further activate the defense Industry in addition to bridging the gap between industrial sector and Defense
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
CS for executing PM's special agriculture sector package

CS for executing PM's special agriculture sector package

Chief Secretary Punjab Azam Suleman Khan has ordered the agriculture department to take concrete steps for executing the prime minister's special package so that its benefits could reach farmers as well as general public.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Magistrate sans valid card can't visit shops: minister

Magistrate sans valid card can't visit shops: minister

Punjab Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has assured traders that a magistrate without a valid card issued by the DC Office will not visit any shop and an action will be taken against those who defy the order.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Stage set for Punjab interfaith harmony policy

Stage set for Punjab interfaith harmony policy

It is on top of the Punjab government's agenda to create an environment of peace, harmony and acceptance for all so that people can feel safe and contribute to their collective growth and wellbeing with full dedication. It is also important to take them o
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Big tech warns against tougher EU content rules
IT & Computers

Big tech warns against tougher EU content rules

The European Union must hold back from making major platforms such as Facebook or Twitter liable for illegal content on their websites, the US big tech lobby urged Wednesday.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
US private payrolls post largest gain in eight months
Global Business Economy

US private payrolls post largest gain in eight months

US private payrolls increased by the most in eight months in December, pointing to sustained labor market strength though job gains last month were likely flattered by a seasonal quirk.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
French consumer morale plummets
Global Business Economy

French consumer morale plummets

French consumer confidence pulled back more sharply than expected in December in the face of nationwide strikes against government plans to overhaul the pension system, official data showed on Wednesday.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
China suspends national rollout of ethanol mandate
Energy

China suspends national rollout of ethanol mandate

China has suspended its plan to implement a nationwide gasoline blend containing 10% ethanol this year, three sources briefed on the matter said, following a sharp decline in the country's corn stocks and limited production capacity of the biofuel.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Germany's 'misery continues' as industrial orders fall unexpectedly
Global Business Economy

Germany's 'misery continues' as industrial orders fall unexpectedly

German industrial orders fell unexpectedly in November on weak foreign demand and a lack of major contracts, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that a manufacturing slump will continue to curtail growth in Europe's largest economy.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Defiant car magnate Ghosn hits back against Japanese 'plot'
Global Business Economy

Defiant car magnate Ghosn hits back against Japanese 'plot'

Fugitive auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday accused Nissan and Japanese prosecutors of plotting against him as he staged an impassioned defence at his first public appearance since fleeing the country.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Southeast Asian stocks slump
Stocks

Southeast Asian stocks slump

Southeast Asian equities slumped on Wednesday, with Thailand taking the biggest hit, as investors scurried from riskier assets due to rising tensions in the Middle East after Iran fired rockets at US-led forces in Iraq.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
European shares rebound from early losses
Stocks

European shares rebound from early losses

European shares ended higher on Wednesday after Iran indicated the overnight missile strikes "concluded" its retaliation to the US killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Japan stocks lower
Stocks

Japan stocks lower

Japanese shares fell on Wednesday after Iran launched missile attacks on US forces in Iraq in retaliation for a US drone strike, but ended above session lows amid a lack of reports of casualties.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
China stocks fall most in 2 weeks
Stocks

China stocks fall most in 2 weeks

China shares fell the most in two weeks on Wednesday, reversing some of the sharp gains recorded in the past fortnight, after Iran's firing of missiles at US-led forces in Iraq stoked fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Tesla's market value eclipses GM and Ford - combined!
Stocks

Tesla's market value eclipses GM and Ford - combined!

For the first time, Tesla Inc's stock market value has eclipsed the combined values of General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co. The Silicon Valley electric car maker's stock rose about 4% at midday on Wednesday, hitting a record high and elevating its market
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Wednesday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq hit record highs
Stocks

Wednesday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq hit record highs

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs after President Donald Trump's comments eased fears of an all-out conflict in the Middle East, as Iran retaliated by firing missiles following the death of an Iranian general last week in a US airstrike.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Indian shares decline
Stocks

Indian shares decline

Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday as investors stayed away from risky assets, weighed down by elevated oil prices after Iran attacked US-led forces in Iraq and sparked fears of supply disruptions.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
KP U-21 Games Trophy, logo unveiled
Cricket

KP U-21 Games Trophy, logo unveiled

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohat Matiullah Khan Wednesday unveiled the trophy and official logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U21 Games in a colourful ceremony held at Kohat Auditorium Hall, Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB clarifies pacer Naseem Shah's age controversy
Cricket

PCB clarifies pacer Naseem Shah's age controversy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the impression which suggests that fast-bowler Naseem Shah had been withdrawn from the Pakistan Under-19 squad for next month's ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup due to concerns over his actual age.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Australian, NZ dollars whipsawed
Money & Banking

Australian, NZ dollars whipsawed

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were whipsawed on Wednesday, first falling sharply on news Iran had attacked US bases in Iraq only to bounce as the market wagered an all-out war could still be averted.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sterling falls against dollar
Money & Banking

Sterling falls against dollar

The pound erased early gains and fell against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors refocused their attention towards Brexit talks and European policymakers warned Britain could crash out of the European Union without a trade deal in place by the end of 2
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Asian forex: won, rupiah lead broad-based losses
Money & Banking

Asian forex: won, rupiah lead broad-based losses

Most Asian currencies weakened on Wednesday after Iran fired rockets at Iraqi airbases hosting US military forces, fuelling worries that a crisis in the Middle East will escalate further, potentially disrupting oil supplies from the region.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Turkish lira weakens slightly
Money & Banking

Turkish lira weakens slightly

The Turkish lira weakened slightly on Wednesday, remaining around its weakest levels in seven months, after Iran fired missiles at US-led forces in Iraq.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Safe-haven currencies fall in New York
Money & Banking

Safe-haven currencies fall in New York

The safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc pulled back from recent highs against the dollar on Tuesday as financial markets stabilized, with investors turning more hopeful that US-Iran tensions would not escalate into an all-out war.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Early trade in New York: Yen, Swiss franc drop
Money & Banking

Early trade in New York: Yen, Swiss franc drop

The safe-haven yen fell from three-month highs against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors grew more optimistic that Iran's attack on US forces in Iraq overnight was unlikely to escalate into a full-blown regional conflict.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Swiss franc and yen retreat in Europe
Money & Banking

Swiss franc and yen retreat in Europe

Global currencies whipsawed on Wednesday as initial fears Iran's attack on US forces in Iraq could lead to more violence in the Middle East gave way to a perception that a wider regional conflict was unlikely.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Currencies turn volatile in Asia
Money & Banking

Currencies turn volatile in Asia

Currencies turned volatile on Wednesday as the safe-haven yen first jumped on news of Iranian missile strikes on bases hosting US troops in Iraq, before retreating as investors wagered it would not trigger a wider conflict in the region.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am