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Woeful run continues: Rupee settles at 235.88 against US dollar

Depreciates for 10th successive session for cumulative fall of 7.3%

Updated 15 Sep, 2022 08:26pm

Markets

No respite: Rupee continues to weaken, settles at 234.32 against US dollar

Depreciates another 1.02% in inter-bank market
This is the rupee's ninth successive fall, brings cumulative decline to 6.7% in less than two weeks

Updated 14 Sep, 2022 10:30pm

Markets

'Serious violations': SBP suspends authorisation of two currency exchange companies for 3 months

Central bank advises both firms to strengthen internal control functions, submit report of corrective measures

Published 13 Sep, 2022 05:46pm

BR Research

Economy in a shambles

The foremost and immediate concern of both SBP and MoF is to control imports and to bridge the gap between imports...

Published 13 Sep, 2022 09:00am

Markets

Seventh successive loss: rupee depreciates to settle at 229.82 against US dollar

The local currency has declined by Rs11.22 in the last seven sessions

Updated 12 Sep, 2022 08:04pm

BR Research

Currency kerfuffle

The currency is under pressure again. The gap between the interbank and open market is expanding and the pressure is...

Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:42am

Markets

Rupee extends gains, closes at 218.75 against US dollar

Appreciates 0.63% in inter-bank market on Wednesday

Updated 31 Aug, 2022 09:12pm

Markets

Travelers take safety precautions, rupee gets hammered in open market

In recent days, rupee has lost value against all major currencies, especially the UAE dirham
However, experts say development is more due to 'smuggling, speculation' than any new travel SOP

Published 29 Aug, 2022 02:39am

Pakistan

Monetary policy: SBP keeps key interest rate unchanged at 15%

Monetary Policy Committee says with recent inflation developments in line with expectations, domestic demand beginning to moderate and the external position showing some improvement, it felt it was prudent to take a pause at this stage

Updated 22 Aug, 2022 05:10pm

Perspectives

Without structural reforms, rupee's screams will only get louder

It is no secret that the world is passing through one of its most tumultuous phases in recent memory, both on the...

Published 10 Aug, 2022 03:23am

Markets

Meeting IMF funding gap: One friendly country has already confirmed assurance, says Miftah

Finance minister says another friendly country will confirm its assurance in a day or two

Updated 04 Aug, 2022 06:40pm

BR Research

Food prices: expand social protection now!

After 36 straight months of double-digit rise (with three seasonal dips), food CPI is on its way to double next...

Published 03 Aug, 2022 08:50am

Pakistan

Moody's, Fitch expect Pakistan to secure $1.2bn IMF bailout package

Fitch, however, cautions Pakistan’s ability to complete the current programme and maintain a credible policy path that supports further financing remains highly uncertain

Updated 27 Jul, 2022 03:38pm

Markets

Pakistani Rupee Asia's worst-performing currency during 2022

The PKR has depreciated 16.5% against the US dollar since December 31, 2021

Published 21 Jun, 2022 07:49pm

Markets

Fifth day of gain: Rupee appreciates to 197.59 against US dollar

Expectation of resumption of IMF bailout improves sentiment in money market

Updated 02 Jun, 2022 07:46pm

Markets

Rupee closes at two-week high of 197.87 against US dollar

Hope of revival of stalled IMF programme drives positivity in inter-bank market

Updated 01 Jun, 2022 06:54pm

Business & Finance

IMF programme resumption only way for economic stability: Pakistan Business Council

Warns inaction will entail serious consequences bordering those in Sri Lanka

Updated 17 May, 2022 09:05pm

Markets

Remittances clock in at $3.125bn in April, highest in Pakistan's history

This is the highest amount of inflow recorded in a single month
Inflow up 11.2% on a monthly basis, 11.9% on a year-on-year basis

Updated 13 May, 2022 08:06pm

Markets

Currency crisis: Rupee closes at 191.77 in inter-bank, hits 193 in open market

Dealers say there is shortage of dollars in open market

Updated 12 May, 2022 08:23pm

Markets

Another record low: Rupee crosses 190 as currency's ride into oblivion continues

Closes at 190.02 after a day-on-day fall of 0.72%

Updated 11 May, 2022 04:38pm

Markets

Rupee registers marginal fall against US dollar

Falls 0.03% in inter-bank market on Saturday

Updated 30 Apr, 2022 05:00pm

BR Research

Currency diary

In the recent weeks, currency has remained as volatile as the political scene in the country. There was a compete...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 08:22am

Markets

Back-to-back: Rupee registers massive loss against US dollar

Falls 1.03% in inter-bank market to close at 184.44 on Tuesday

Updated 19 Apr, 2022 04:37pm

Business & Finance

Lucky Motor Corp jacks up KIA car prices as rupee falls, freight charges rise

Sportage variants get pricier by Rs300,000

Updated 18 Apr, 2022 09:34pm

Pakistan

Rupee-dollar value can be stable with right economic direction: Ishaq Dar

Former finance minister, in interview with Aaj News, says letting the dollar 'free' has been the 'mother of all evils'

Updated 14 Apr, 2022 09:03am

Markets

Rupee records fourth successive gain against US dollar, appreciates to 181.82

Pakistan's rupee continued its upward trajectory to record its fourth successive gain against the US dollar,...

Updated 13 Apr, 2022 08:14pm

Markets

Economic and political turmoil: KSE-100 down 0.74%

Political turbulence and currency devaluation dented investor confidence at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the...

Published 07 Apr, 2022 06:12pm

Markets

Late recovery at PSX pushes KSE-100 close to 44,000

Benchmark index gains 382 points on Monday

Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:06pm

Markets

Rupee hits another record low against US dollar amid geopolitical tensions

A spike in oil prices has irked investors, says one analyst

Updated 16 Mar, 2022 06:24pm

BR Research

Currency movement: First line of defence

With the political match lingering on by extending the vote of no-confidence to 28th March, the economic decision...

Published 16 Mar, 2022 08:19am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 23	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 23	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 23	154.75
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 23	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 23	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 23	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 23	5070.55
India Sensex / Apr 23	73738.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 23	37552.16
Nasdaq / Apr 23	15696.64
Hang Seng / Apr 23	16828.93
FTSE 100 / Apr 23	8044.81
Dow Jones / Apr 23	38503.69
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 23	18137.65

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 23	83.54
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 23	2323.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 23	81.72
Petrol/Litre / Apr 24	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 24 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 24 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 24 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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