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Big business: significance of indulgences

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:49am

In Pakistan being a big business person is not good news. Too much pressure, scrutiny and calls for political...

HCSTSI concerned over impacts of climate change on business

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am

HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, has voiced...

Fair market value of subsidiary firms shares: No increase in tax in presence of income from business

Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am

LAHORE: The tax department could not increase tax in the notional fair market value of the subsidiary company/s...

Over 600 companies participating in ITCN Asia

Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

LAHORE: The 24th edition of ITCN Asia provided a platform for local and foreign companies and investors to sign...

‘Startup and Entrepreneurial Boot Camp’ organised

Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am

PESHAWAR: KUBIC, the business incubation center of KMU, collaborated with 3Majors Pvt Ltd organised a dynamic...

A public safety outcry

Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am

Karachi is the trade and business hub of Pakistan with a huge population and is ranked among one of the most ...

˜Business innovation is process of generating new ideas

Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am

KARACHI: The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology of Sir Syed University of Engineering &...

PM acquiesces to IMF demands to unlock loan?

Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:50am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been given a clear...

Experts weigh in after IMF programme revival

Updated 03 Feb, 2022 06:31pm

Highlight need to address structural issues in economy

SECP appoints Parker Russel AJS to 'conduct fraud investigation/forensic audit' of Hascol

Published 24 Jan, 2022 03:11pm

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has appointed Parker Russel AJS- Chartered Accountants as...

All you need to know about UAE visas, and relocation

Published 14 Jan, 2022 05:57pm

The UAE has come a long way, in a relatively short span of time, with Dubai key to its promotion of the economy. ...

NAP on business and human rights: FCCI chief explains salient features

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

FAISALABAD: The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights will help Pakistan to become a well-integrated ...

Elements involved in speculative trade responsible for rupee depreciation: Tarin

Updated 14 Nov, 2021 10:46pm

Advisor says 'good news' regarding talks between Pakistan and the IMF is soon expected

Startup rush: Pakistan fintech Savyour raises $3.3mn in seed round

Updated 09 Nov, 2021 08:41pm

Pakistan’s startup scene seems to be racing at top gear as another fintech, Savyour, which says it has developed...

J Holdings acquires stake in MOVEX as logistics expansion move

Updated 08 Nov, 2021 12:49pm

J Holdings has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a significant stake in MOVE Express & Logistics...

PM Imran invites Saudi Arabia to benefit from Pakistan's economic offerings

Updated 25 Oct, 2021 07:29pm

Says private sectors of both countries can take advantage of cordial bilateral relations

Pakistan, Tajikistan to ensure peace in Afghanistan: PM Imran

Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:07pm

Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently on a two-day visit to attend SCO summit, urges better connectivity for improvement in trade, invites Tajikistan's business community to Pakistan

'Pakistan Prosperity Index' reaches all-time high: think tank

Published 28 Aug, 2021 01:08pm

PRIME says there is still a need to curb inflationary pressures

Tributes paid to Khalid Abbas Saif

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am

FAISALABAD: The family of Khalid Abbas Saif (late) arranged the first anniversary of the late at home keeping in ...

Expo-2020 Dubai: Pakistan all set to showcase its potentials: Dawood

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am

KARACHI: Pakistan is all set to showcase itself as a progressive, tolerant, diversified and beautiful country ...

Growth perceptions

Published 07 Jun, 2021 03:34am

Why businesses are happy but consumers are not? Do businesses and consumers care about different things? Is the...

SBP hopes to boost investment in Pakistan: Raza Baqir

Published 01 May, 2021 10:34am

As the third wave continues to disrupt economies worldwide, Pakistan’s economy has a lot going on in its favour this time, according to the Dr. Raza Baqir, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in an online session with Nest I/O.
Dr. Raza Baqir explained how the country’s demographic profile, growing mobile penetration rate, and positive economic indicators, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to an increase in investments.

US business spending on equipment ends first quarter on strong note

Published 26 Apr, 2021 08:40pm

Core capital goods orders increase 0.9%.
Core capital good shipments rebound 1.3%.
Durable goods orders rise 0.5%.

Pakistan packaging maker to engage into corn-based starch business

Published 26 Apr, 2021 11:49am

The BOD of the company believes that its investment will be beneficial for the shareholders of the company in the long run.

HSBC relocates London bosses to Hong Kong in Asia push

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:54am

LONDON: London-headquartered HSBC bank is relocating four senior executives to Hong Kong as it seeks to extend its...

Hammad stresses on to strengthen business ties with KSA

Published 14 Apr, 2021 01:07pm

Hammad said that the Pakistani diaspora in Saudi Arabia is a great asset for the country, and the government has taken initiatives such as Roshan Digital Accounts to facilitate non-resident Pakistanis for making investment in Pakistan.

Business activities to remain close across Sindh two days a week

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

The notification said that meat shops, bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops would be open from 6 am to 8 pm on Friday and Sunday, while medical stores would be allowed to be open 24 hours a day.

Wells Fargo to sell corporate trust business to Australia's Computershare for $750mn

Published 24 Mar, 2021 01:12pm

Wells Fargo's CTS is also expected to generate a return of more than 15% on invested capital by fiscal 2025, Computershare said.

Solid steps taken to ensure ease-of-doing business: CM

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that solid steps have been taken to ensure ease...

Success lies in going the extra mile, giving more than what customers expect: Salman Hussain

Published 12 Mar, 2021 09:30am

"Ma’sha’Allah we are a significant part of multiple industries and our products are consumed by businesses belonging to various industries and also individuals."
"We recently celebrated deployment of 50,000 tracking units. We reached this feat in just 2 years which is a record in this industry. We consider this a testament of our top-notch services."

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 19	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 19	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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