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Foreign Direct Investment

Profit repatriation from Pakistan rises massively, stands at $272.5mn in October

Cumulative profit repatriated during July-October FY24 stands at $485.4mn, compared to $71.3mn in same period of previous year

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 07:17pm

Markets

Chinese auto giant BYD ‘discusses’ Pakistan’s EV sector potential: Board of Investment

BYD, a Chinese auto conglomerate and the world’s largest electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer, discussed Pakistan’s...

Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:12pm

BR Research

FDI in 4MFY24

The country attracted half a billion in foreign direct investment during the first 4 months of FY24 (4MFY24), a...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 09:15am

Jul-Oct FDI rises 7pc to $525m YoY

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment in the country rose by 7 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:33am

Insulating IPPs from úndue’ deductions: OICCI urges Nepra to amend its rules

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has urged National Electric Power Regulatory...

Updated 09 Nov, 2023 03:52pm

Perspectives

In order to attract butterflies, we need to build a garden

In the intricate dance of global economics, metaphors often serve as guiding lights, illuminating complex concepts...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 04:30pm

Opinion

USD to PKR forecast for 2024 — II

However, in this circle, there is one loose end, which is the availability of $ in Dubai with the importer as the...

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:33am

BR Research

FDI still too small to make a difference

Many countries have fallen short of their FDI targets in the wake of global economic turmoil including India....

Published 25 Oct, 2023 08:03am

Business & Finance

Dutch CG discusses bilateral ties with Punjab governor

LAHORE: Honorary Consul of The Netherlands in Lahore Asma Hamid called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman ...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

BR Research

IT exports picking up?

The caretaker government is seen setting ambitious targets these days. First, the government announced that the...

Published 27 Sep, 2023 09:03am

BR Research

FDI in 2MFY24

Foreign direct investment in the country has been falling continuously; it diminished by 25 percent year-on-year to...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 08:51am

Business & Finance

Jul-Aug FDI up 16pc to $234m YoY

KARACHI: After a long gap, some improvement has been witnessed on the foreign investment front as the Foreign Direct...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am

BR Research

FDI – a weak link

In a country with high political, economic and financial volatility, little can be expected on the foreign...

Updated 23 Aug, 2023 10:42am

July FDI up 17.3pc to $87.7m YoY

KARACHI: The foreign direct investment (FDI) in July has increased by 17.3 percent on year-on-year basis to $87.7...

Updated 19 Aug, 2023 03:23pm

Business & Finance

Foreign investors: Repatriation of profit, dividend dives to 18-year low

KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors plunged by 80 percent, ie, to 18 years lowest...

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 10:01am

BR Research

Repatriation axed!

Dividend and profit repatriation on foreign direct invest was almost negligible in FY23 and also lowest in at least...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 07:03am

BR Research

Telecom FDI still in the blue

While the disappointing run in the telecommunications industry’s foreign direct investment (FDI) continues, slight...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 09:54am

BR Research

FDI not hopeful

That foreign direct investment plunged is not a news anymore. FDI in the country has been weak and shrinking, as per...

Updated 22 Jun, 2023 11:33am

FDI plunges 21pc in 11 months

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country plunged by 21 percent during the first eleven months of this...

Updated 21 Jun, 2023 08:55am

BoI seeks to cut red tape to woo global investors

The Board of Investment in consultation with the World Bank Group drafts a Zero Time to Start Policy aimed at facilitating investment in country

Updated 08 May, 2023 08:59am

BR Research

FDI drying up

Nothing is going in favor of the investment climate in the country. Foreign direct investment in the country is...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 08:44am

Jul-Feb FDI down 40pc YoY

KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country fell by 40 percent in the first eight months of current...

Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:00am

Business & Finance

Jul-Jan FDI dips 44pc

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan constricted by 44 percent during the first seven months of this...

Published 21 Feb, 2023 05:57am

BR Research

FDI – No respite soon!

The lull for foreign direct investment is stretching with continued political uncertainty and the disastrous ...

Published 23 Jan, 2023 09:38am

FDI plunges 59pc during HIFY23

KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country remained on a downward trend and fell by 59 percent...

Updated 19 Jan, 2023 08:41am

Opinion

FDI: disastrous policies

This writer has been writing following in response to the news that the Government of Pakistan is considering...

Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:33am

BR Research

FDI – no way out!

That the FDI continues to spiral down is nothing surprising. There will be no respite in plummeting foreign...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 08:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan can borrow through ICIEC to reduce financing cost, says CEO

KARACHI: As a member country, Pakistan can borrow through the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment...

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 11:16am

Jul-Nov FDI declines 51pc to $430m YoY

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recorded negative growth and declined by 51 percent during the first five...

Updated 17 Dec, 2022 10:02am

Editorials

Delay in IMF 9th review: uncertainty deepens

EDITORIAL: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the leader of the largest single party and with a government in two...

Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / Nov 29 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	5.88 ▲ 1.00 (20.49%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 29 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	10.26 ▲ 1.00 (10.80%)
S.G.Power / Nov 29 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	5.17 ▲ 0.46 (9.77%)
Bela Auto / Nov 29 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	7.98 ▲ 0.69 (9.47%)
Samba Bank / Nov 29 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.57 ▲ 0.72 (9.17%)
Media Times Ltd / Nov 29 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.80 ▲ 0.14 (8.43%)
Service Textile / Nov 29 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	10.95 ▲ 0.84 (8.31%)
Arctic Textile / Nov 29 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	14.84 ▲ 1.04 (7.54%)
Image Pakistan / Nov 29 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	19.05 ▲ 1.33 (7.51%)
Prosperity Weav / Nov 29 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	32.94 ▲ 2.30 (7.51%)

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Nov 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	4.40 ▼ -0.85 (-16.19%)
Dewan Textile / Nov 29 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	3.55 ▼ -0.60 (-14.46%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 29 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	9.01 ▼ -0.97 (-9.72%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Nov 29 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.80 ▼ -0.70 (-9.33%)
Premier Insurance / Nov 29 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	7.23 ▼ -0.67 (-8.48%)
GOC (Pak) / Nov 29 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	55.41 ▼ -4.49 (-7.50%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 29 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	46.29 ▼ -3.75 (-7.49%)
Metro Steel / Nov 29 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	23.10 ▼ -1.87 (-7.49%)
Universal Network (GEM) / Nov 29 Universal Network Systems Limited (GEM)(GEMUNSL)	35.66 ▼ -2.88 (-7.47%)
Feroze 1888 / Nov 29 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	86.10 ▼ -6.90 (-7.42%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 29 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	79,242,500 ▲ 0.03
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	57,449,984 ▼ -0.02
B.O.Punjab / Nov 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	44,327,667 ▲ 0.19
Cnergyico PK / Nov 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,321,478 ▼ -0.05
Treet Corp. (R) / Nov 29 Treet Corporation Limited (R)(TREETR2)	27,240,170 ▲ 0.01
Pak Refinery / Nov 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	24,938,598 ▼ -0.13
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Nov 29 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	15,398,500 ▼ -0.27
TPL Properties / Nov 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	14,283,958 ▼ -0.19
Oil & Gas Dev. / Nov 29 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	12,904,027 ▼ -0.67
The Searle Co. / Nov 29 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	12,454,526 ▼ -1.30

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 29	285.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 29	285.02
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 29	147.23
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 29	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 29	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 29	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Nov 28	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 28	4554.89
Nasdaq / Nov 28	14281.76
Dow Jones / Nov 28	35416.98
India Sensex / Nov 29	66637.46
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 29	33302.60
Hang Seng / Nov 29	16952.85
FTSE 100 / Nov 29	7431.46
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 29	16036.43
France CAC40 / Nov 29	7246.91

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 28	17735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 28	185614
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 29	76.48
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 29	2043.84
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 29	79.36

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