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Print - 2020-02-14
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
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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
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Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates: buying and selling

Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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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 Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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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 Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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Money Market Report

Money Market Report

Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (February 13, 2020).
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Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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BOARD MEETINGS
Stocks

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

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Member to Member
Stocks

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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Shipping Intelligence
Schedules

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 13, 2020)

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Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Wednesday official prices.

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Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (February 13, 2020).

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The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (February 13, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (February 14, 2020).

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ONTEX launches new products, plans further investment in Pakistan

ONTEX launches new products, plans further investment in Pakistan

ONTEX is a leading international producer of personal hygiene products in baby, feminine and adult care. Our quality, value-for-money products are manufactured in 18 production facilities around the world including Pakistan and sold in more than 110 count
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FO terms US decision of selling IADWS to India 'disturbing'

FO terms US decision of selling IADWS to India 'disturbing'

Pakistan on Thursday voiced concern over the US' "disturbing" decision to sell integrated air defence weapons system (IADWS) to India, saying the growing defence ties between Washington and New Delhi, including purchase of arms, would contribute towards f
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Pak Oman excels again in 2019
Business & Economy

Pak Oman excels again in 2019

The 98th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pak Oman Investment Company (Pak Oman) was recently held in Karachi. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Yahya Al-Jabri.
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PQFTL celebrates performance excellence
Business & Economy

PQFTL celebrates performance excellence

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful held its Annual Conference in Karachi and Lahore, to celebrate the performance excellence of the Takaful Distribution Team business achievement for year 2019 across the regions of Pakistan and to align the strategic business growt
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
SSGC gets success on legal front against gas theft
Energy

SSGC gets success on legal front against gas theft

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) got another success on legal front against gas theft. Honourable Gas Utility Court, Larkana, Judge, Mohammad Iqbal Metlo in a Special Case, gave the verdict of five years imprisonment along with a fine of Rs800,000/-, o
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Rents lift US core inflation; weekly jobless claims up
Global Business Economy

Rents lift US core inflation; weekly jobless claims up

US underlying consumer prices picked up in January, while the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting the economy was stable enough for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates on hold this year.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Turkey spared EU tax blacklist
Taxes

Turkey spared EU tax blacklist

Turkey has been spared landing on the EU's tax blacklist, diplomatic sources said Thursday, despite failing to fulfil commitments, with Brussels under pressure to avoid stoking tensions with Ankara. The 27 EU member states will however add the Cayman Isla
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Bombardier exits commercial aviation with A220 sale to Airbus
Global Business Economy

Bombardier exits commercial aviation with A220 sale to Airbus

Once the third largest aircraft maker, Canada's Bombardier on Thursday announced the sale of its A220 stake to Airbus and the Quebec government, effectively exiting commercial aviation after a failed expansion.
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Alibaba earnings surge 58pc on 'Single's Day' boost
Global Business Economy

Alibaba earnings surge 58pc on 'Single's Day' boost

Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba said Thursday that net profit increased 58 percent in the latest quarter, citing another record "Single's Day" sales promotion in November and growth in cloud computing. Net profit reached 52.3 billion yuan ($7.5 billion)
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
France says won't bar Huawei from 5G network
Telecommunication

France says won't bar Huawei from 5G network

France on Thursday said Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei would not be excluded from supplying equipment for 5G networks in the country but could be subject to restrictions and Paris may prioritise European operators. "There is no discrimination towa
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Fines cause turbulence for Airbus results
Global Business Economy

Fines cause turbulence for Airbus results

Airbus on Thursday reported a net loss of 1.36 billion euros for 2019, weighed down by massive fines to settle bribery scandals and extra costs for the A400M military transport aircraft. Airbus has agreed to pay 3.6 billion euros ($3.9 billion) in fines t
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Malaysia to EU: 'Don't forget poor' in Green Deal

Malaysia to EU: 'Don't forget poor' in Green Deal

Palm oil powerhouse Malaysia urged Europe on Thursday not to forget the world's farmers when it strives to meet its Green Deal ambition for carbon neutrality. The European Union in December embarked on an major plan committing member states to build a car
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Nestle sees profits rise 24.4 percent in 2019
Global Business Economy

Nestle sees profits rise 24.4 percent in 2019

Swiss food giant Nestle, owner of KitKat and Nespresso, on Thursday posted a 24.4 percent jump in net profit last year, with numbers boosted by the sale of its skincare unit. Profit rose to 12.6 billion Swiss francs (11.8 billion euros, $12.9 billion). An
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COVID-19 causing first drop in oil use in decade: IEA
Energy

COVID-19 causing first drop in oil use in decade: IEA

Global oil demand will suffer its first quarterly drop in a decade as the COVID-19 virus lashes the economy in China and its impact ripples throughout the world, the IEA said Thursday. "Global oil demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-1
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Government College Peshawar win UoP Inter-College Games trophy
Other

Government College Peshawar win UoP Inter-College Games trophy

Governmen College Peshawar clinched the overall trophy by securing 70 points with six gold medals, five silver medals and one bronze medal in 13 different events of the University of Peshawar Annual Inter-College Boys Games-2019-2020 played inside the cam
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UNHCR, Zalmi announce partnership
Cricket

UNHCR, Zalmi announce partnership

United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced its partnership with Peshawar Zalmi to promote the refugee cause through cricket in Pakistan.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Tsitsipas dumped out in Rotterdam by Bedene
Other

Tsitsipas dumped out in Rotterdam by Bedene

Stefanos Tsitsipas' slow start to the year continued as the Greek star suffered a second-round defeat by Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene in Rotterdam on Thursday.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PSL becomes synonymous with quality cricket
Cricket

PSL becomes synonymous with quality cricket

The HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) has become synonymous with quality cricket and the six league franchises are supported by passionate fans who give it their all to cheer their respective teams.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sterling, gilt yields jump
Money & Banking

Sterling, gilt yields jump

The pound jumped on Thursday and bond yields rose as investors positioned for a higher-spending budget next month under a new British finance minister.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Most Asian currencies weaken
Money & Banking

Most Asian currencies weaken

Most emerging Asian currencies weakened on Thursday as a surge in the number of new coronavirus cases dampened risk sentiment, prompting a flight to safe-haven assets.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
South African rand slides
Money & Banking

South African rand slides

South Africa's rand was slightly weaker on Thursday ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address, with investors treading cautiously before hearing the government's plans to grow a limping economy.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Dollar climbs against yen in NY
Money & Banking

Dollar climbs against yen in NY

The greenback rose to its highest against the euro in more two-years on Wednesday, as investors plowed more money into the US stock market on growing optimism the economic impact of the coronavirus will be contained.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Yen, Swiss franc up in Europe
Money & Banking

Yen, Swiss franc up in Europe

The euro fell to a four-and-a-half-year low against the Swiss franc on Thursday and the yen strengthened as investors sought safe havens after China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, reported a sharp rise in the number of new ca
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Yen gains, yuan and Aussie down in Asia
Money & Banking

Yen gains, yuan and Aussie down in Asia

The yen rose from a three-week low against the dollar on Thursday as investors sought safe havens after China's Hubei province, the epicentre of a coronavirus outbreak, reported a sharp jump in the number of new cases.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
China's iron ore hits three-week high
Commodities

China's iron ore hits three-week high

China's iron ore futures hit a three-week high on Wednesday as the number of new coronavirus cases in the country continued to fall and after Brazilian miner Vale SA posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter output of the steelmaking raw material.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Slow business activity seen on cotton market
Cotton & Textile

Slow business activity seen on cotton market

Thin trading was witnessed on the cotton market on Thursday as sellers were not ready to oblige buyers due to lack of leads, dealers said.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Activities at Karachi and Port Qasim
Business & Economy

Activities at Karachi and Port Qasim

The Karachi Port handled 117,611 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,063 tonnes of import cargo and 34,548 tonnes of export cargo including 6,720 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Thursday.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
US natural gas futures rise on colder weather
Energy

US natural gas futures rise on colder weather

US natural gas futures rose more than 2% on Wednesday on forecasts for colder weather and more heating demand over the next two weeks than expected earlier.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
European wheat slightly higher on weaker euro
Commodities

European wheat slightly higher on weaker euro

European wheat was stable to slightly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a strong demand outlook and fall in the euro that makes it more competitive on world markets but the market was lacking a strong impetus, traders said.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PMEX daily trading report

PMEX daily trading report

On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,180. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 3.010 billion and the number of lots traded was 5,836.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
CBOT wheat rebounds from two-month low
Commodities

CBOT wheat rebounds from two-month low

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed higher on Wednesday, rebounding from a near two-month low, following broad strength in commodities and Wall Street equities tied to optimism that the coronavirus epidemic will be contained, traders said.
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CBOT corn futures rise
Commodities

CBOT corn futures rise

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Wednesday, tracking broad-based strength in commodities and Wall Street equity markets tied to hopes the coronavirus epidemic in China will be contained.
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