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Chinese steel futures range-bound

BEIJING: Steel futures in China traded in a tight range on Monday, hit by fears over the new Omicron coronavirus...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am

Opinion

Panic over forex reserves?

There is a sense of panic at the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) and MoF (Ministry of Finance) over curtailing growing...

Updated 28 Nov, 2021 06:19am

Opinion

A tight macroeconomic policy stance and its repercussions

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is its latest monetary policy statement (MPS) increased policy rate by 150 basis points...

Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am

7-9pc inflation projection with multiple upside risks

KARACHI: Some 7 to 9 percent inflation projection for this fiscal year has multiple upside risks like higher global...

Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:51am

BR Research

Writing on the wall

The headlines write themselves. The government and SBP’s self-congratulation on keeping economy afloat during the...

Published 24 Nov, 2021 08:03am

Business & Finance

Aussie under pressure, kiwi steadies

TOKYO: The Australian dollar languished near a six-week trough on Thursday, undermined by a slide in oil and other...

Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am

Opinion

High inflation: no room for excuses

High inflation is a harsh reality today in Pakistan that needs to be acknowledged. It's hurting the lower and middle...

Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:12am

Markets

PSX consumer cos post 42pc profit increase YoY

KARACHI: Pakistan consumer companies (discretionary, staples and pharmaceuticals) listed at PSX, recorded increase ...

Published 12 Nov, 2021 04:46am

Media accused of giving wrong impression about inflation

ISLAMABAD: The government has accused media of spreading wrong impression about inflation in the country and claimed...

Updated 08 Nov, 2021 09:47am

Opinion

Containing imports

Imports have started growing rapidly once again. During May and June, they registered a growth rate of 80 percent ...

Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am

World Bank says inflation in Pakistan to edge up in FY22

Officials say the government has to sort out circular debt and extend subsidy only to low income groups

Updated 29 Oct, 2021 02:00pm

Business & Finance

Australia, NZ dollars higher

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were trading near recent highs on Tuesday helped by high commodity...

Published 27 Oct, 2021 04:50am

BR Research

Export refinance: no room for limit enhancement?

The past two years have witnessed a love-hate rollercoaster between the central bank and the business community....

Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:30am

BR Research

Current Account roundup: Q1-FY22

The current account deficit stood at $3.4 billion (annualized 4.1% of GDP) in the 1QFY22 (Jul-Sep 21) as compared to...

Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:25am

High energy prices: World Bank sees ‘significant’ inflation risk

Multilateral development bank says energy prices should start to decline in the second half of 2022 as supply constraints ease

Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:50am

Pakistan

Combination of multiple factors: Minister says country has witnessed significant macroeconomic imbalances

ISLAMABAD: Omar Ayub Khan, minister for Economic Affairs (EAD) has stated that Pakistan has witnessed significant...

Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am

Business & Finance

Dollar dips as risk sentiment improves

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Wednesday as risk sentiment improved and as investors focused on rising commodity...

Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am

Q1FY22: CA posts $3.4bn deficit on higher imports

KARACHI: The country’s current account recorded a $3.4 billion deficit during the first quarter of this fiscal ...

Published 21 Oct, 2021 03:53am

Markets

Australia shares set to dip at open, NZ flat

Australian shares are set to fall on Tuesday, likely hurt by losses in miners and energy stocks on the back of...

Published 19 Oct, 2021 10:17am

Opinion

IMF projections

The latest set of projections by the IMF at the country, regional and global levels are contained in the ...

Updated 19 Oct, 2021 04:38am

Targeted subsidy programme: Masses to get relief from next month: Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said Monday Prime Minister Imran ...

Updated 19 Oct, 2021 12:09pm

Business & Finance

Australia dollar climbs to 3-month highs on yen, euro

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was consolidating broad gains on Wednesday as strength on global commodity prices and...

Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am

Markets

Inflation jitters take toll on European stocks ahead of earnings

Miners give up some of Monday's gains
Carmakers hit as China auto sales slump
LVMH set to report results on Tuesday

Published 12 Oct, 2021 09:03pm

Markets

China completes latest metal reserves auctions, eyes more

BEIJING: China on Saturday released 150,000 tonnes of industrial metals from its state reserves in the fourth round...

Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am

Business & Finance

BoE warns of potential 'sharp' correction in markets

LONDON: Financial markets, which have rebounded recently on low global interest rates and vast economic stimulus...

Published 09 Oct, 2021 04:10am

World Bank lowers GDP forecast, projects higher inflation in FY22

Report says that Pakistan's GDP is estimated to have grown by 3.5 percent in the fiscal year 2021

Updated 08 Oct, 2021 10:17am

PM wants Sindh to release wheat to mills immediately

Markets

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 25, 2021)...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 03:23am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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