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Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am

MNCs offered tax breaks on condition that they would help spur exports

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said here on Friday that talks were underway with...

Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am

Editorials

Appointment of SBP governor brooks no delay

EDITORIAL: The previous Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Reza Baqir’s term expired on 4 May 2022 and the same ...

Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am

Business & Finance

Government to present budget on June 10

PM calls special meeting of cabinet for consideration of budgetary proposals

Published 20 May, 2022 06:33pm

Markets

Positivity returns to bourse, KSE-100 ends week up 117 points

Investor sentiment improved over reports of the government accepting IMF demands for the revival of the stalled $6 billion EFF

Published 20 May, 2022 06:21pm

Markets

Rupee sees no respite, closes at all-time low of 200.14 against dollar

Lack of clarity on IMF front and looming political and economic uncertainty takes a toll on the currency

Updated 20 May, 2022 04:40pm

Business & Finance

Miftah asks multinationals to present export plan in exchange for tax breaks

Finance minister says that with positive IMF talks underway, an economic turnaround is expected very soon

Published 20 May, 2022 11:53am

Business & Finance

IMF urges Asia to be mindful of spillover risks from tightening

TOKYO: Asian economies must be mindful of spillover risks as a decade of unconventional easing policies by major...

Published 20 May, 2022 10:10am

BR Research

Fix the HSD subsidy first!

The subsidy on diesel is growing. And so is the consumption (on papers). National sale of high-speed diesel (HSD)...

Published 20 May, 2022 09:48am

Opinion

Withering national unity?

The industrial sector is the backbone of economic progress. It works as a major source of employment and its growth...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am

Opinion

Urgent need for economic diplomacy activism

‘It is therefore in advanced economies’ interest to help poorer countries reduce the mounting risk of little...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am

Editorials

The woeful rupee slide

EDITORIAL: The US dollar has gained in strength in the inter-bank market as well as in the foreign exchange kerb...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am

Pakistan

US assures Pakistan of support in rebuilding economy

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will continue to help Pakistan rebuild its economy. A State...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am

Markets

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am

‘Emergency economic plan’ unveiled

Government imposes ban on the import of 38 non-essential luxury items

Updated 20 May, 2022 10:12am

April CA deficit dips 39pc to $623m MoM

KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit sharply declined by 39 percent during the month of April 2022,...

Updated 20 May, 2022 11:44am

Markets

All-time low: Rupee closes at 200 in inter-bank trading for first time against US dollar

Investors concerned about government's inability to implement IMF conditions related to revival of stalled $6 billion EFF programme

Updated 19 May, 2022 08:02pm

Opinion

Won’t be long before default is on the table

SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has no choice but to raise the interest rate, most likely by another 100 basis points,...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Opinion

Addressing the mountain of debt

Sustainable economic growth requires identifying gaps, devising effective policies and working towards consistent...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Opinion

Pakistan’s projected USD cash flows: an accountant’s perspective

In this important article I will present the projected cash flow statements of Pakistan for the period starting from...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Markets

PSX snaps losing streak

KARACHI: After a week-long bearish trend, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday turned bullish on the back of healthy...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Opinion

Economy: it now is a matter of urgency

How ironic it is that the rupee has been falling against the US dollar consistently. According to noted economists,...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Markets

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Govt seeks more SDRs from IMF to propel economy

Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail holds virtual meeting with IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter

Updated 19 May, 2022 10:32am

Editorials

The way forward

EDITORIAL: The senior leadership of the eleven parties’ coalition met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, IMF begin crucial talks in Doha as economy stumbles

Will discuss revival of stalled $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme

Updated 18 May, 2022 02:17pm

Business & Finance

Currency's collapse continues: Rupee closes at 198.39 in inter-bank market, crosses 200 in open

Cumulative fall in inter-bank market hits 11% in less than 5 months

Updated 18 May, 2022 05:55pm

BR Research

Rising financing needs

Today is a T-Bill auction. The fiscal financing needs are growing, while the avenues to finance are drying. SBP...

Published 18 May, 2022 08:32am

Markets

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am

IMF talks to begin today at Doha

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Tuesday that a team of the Finance Division has gone to Doha (on...

Updated 18 May, 2022 10:43am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	278.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	641.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85.59 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	278.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	641.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85.59 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 20	200.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 20	199.80
USD to Japanese Yen / May 20	127.88
USD to Swiss Franc / May 20	0.97
Pound Sterling to USD / May 20	1.25
Euro to USD / May 20	1.06
UK LIBOR % / May 20	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 20	3901.36
India Sensex / May 20	54326.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 20	26739.03
Nasdaq / May 20	11354.62
Hang Seng / May 20	20717.24
FTSE 100 / May 20	7389.98
Dow Jones / May 20	31261.90
Germany DAX 30 / May 20	13981.91
France CAC40 / May 20	6285.24

Item	Value
Crude Oil / May 20	113.23
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / May 20	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams / May 20	115200.00
Gold Spot / May 20	1846.50
Cotton / May 20	125.18

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