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Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 119,003 tonnes of cargo comprising 93,625 tonnes of import cargo and 25,378 tonnes...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Govt to allow private firms to import Covid shots, exempt from price caps

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to allow private companies to import coronavirus vaccines and has agreed to exempt such...

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 09:35am

Markets

Indonesia's trade surplus seen narrowing in January

Imports were forecast to show a contraction of 2.77% annually in January, compared with a 0.47% fall in December.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 01:54pm

Pakistan

Presidential Ord be issued: Govt urged to allow duty-free import of cotton yarn

KARACHI: The government, through Presidential Ordinance, must abolish all duties and taxes and allow duty-free ...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

Pakistan

Exports increase 5.53pc in seven months

The exports of the country during July-January (2020-21) were recorded at $14.242 billion.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 07:02pm

Pakistan

China remains top importer among other countries: SBP

The total imports from China during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $5730.084 million, showing an increase of 17.44 percent during the period.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Business

Import of 52 fire fighting vehicles exempted from ST

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted the import of 52 fire fighting vehicles from payment of ...

Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am

Pakistan

Medicinal products import increase 4.56pc in 1st half of FY 2020-21

Pakistan imported medicinal products worth $538.941 million during July-December 2020-21.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 06:41pm

Markets

Indonesia to import 80,000 tonnes of water buffalo meat, no rice this year

The last time Indonesia imported rice was in 2018.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 11:01am

Markets

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 302,423 tonnes of cargo comprising 228,131 tonnes of import cargo and 74,292 ...

Published 02 Feb, 2021 04:29am

Markets

Nigeria naira drops to record intra-day low on spot market

It traded at 480 naira on the black market on Monday, 20% weaker than the official rate of 381 naira set in July and backed by the central bank.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 12:53am

Pakistan

China remains top importer among other countries: SBP

The total imports from China during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $5730.084 million, showing an increase of 17.44 percent during the period.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 10:14pm

Opinion

Economic management

Prime Minister Imran Khan continues to blame those operating in the private sector for high inflation through...

Published 01 Feb, 2021 03:39am

Opinion

China’s economic achievements benefit the world

In 2020, our world went through a pandemic and global changes, both on a scale unseen in a century. It was truly an...

Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:36am

Markets

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 147,649 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,640 tonnes of import cargo and 45,009 ...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

Markets

Euronext wheat eases in choppy trade

PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Thursday as traders assessed a potential share for European supplies in an...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

Business & Finance

Vietnam Jan trade surplus seen at $1.3bn; industrial output up 22.2% y/y

According to the GSO, Vietnam's industrial output in January rose 22.2% from a year earlier.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:36am

Business & Finance

Malaysia's December exports rise 10.8% y/y, beat forecast

The expansion beat the 6.6% rise forecast by analysts surveyed by Reuters and was quicker than the 4.3% growth posted in November.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 10:47am

Markets

Euronext wheat rises on fresh demand

PARIS: Euronext wheat rose for a second session on Tuesday, in step with a rebound on grain markets supported by a...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

Markets

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 105,154 tonnes of cargo comprising 93,038 tonnes of import cargo and 12,116 tonnes...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

FBR exempts WHT on import of 3,000MT of wheat

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted withholding tax on the import of 300,000 Metric Tons of...

Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am

Pakistan

Palm oil valuing $1.111bn, soyabean $48.309mn imported in 6 months

Over 1,269,769 metric tons of palm oil costing $1.111 billion imported in order to fulfill the domestic consumption of edible oil and vegetable ghee.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

Pakistan

Oil import bill shrinks by 22.32pc to $4.77bn in 1st half of FY21

The overall oil imports during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $4771.471 million, showing decline of 22.32 percent.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:10pm

Markets

Oil prices fall

LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday, retreating further from 11-month highs hit last week, weighed down by worries ...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am

Markets

Euronext wheat falls as grain rally stalls

PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Wednesday, easing back from a 7-1/2 year high, as beneficial rainfall for South...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Markets

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 151,061 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,147 tonnes of import cargo and 42,914 ...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Business & Finance

Experts concern over rise in Pakistan's import bill, as C/A surplus streak ends

The report was of the view that that the imports of goods are likely to increase higher then earlier expected as economic activity picks including rise in import of auto CKD/CBU, coal for cement, while pressure on account of import of machinery through TERF is also anticipated.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 12:29pm

Markets

KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10800

KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Markets

Euronext wheat hits 7-1/2-year high

PARIS: Euronext wheat futures climbed to a 7-1/2 year high on Monday as Russia’s plans to tax exports stoked...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Markets

PM gives assurance on withdrawal of 5pc duty on yarn import

FAISALABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has assured to withdraw five percent custom duty on yarn import and in this...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Agritech Limited / Jul 1 Agritech Limited(AGL)	6.65 ▲ 1.00 (17.70%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 1 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.05 ▲ 0.57 (16.38%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jul 1 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.90 ▲ 0.24 (14.46%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 1 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	8.00 ▲ 1.00 (14.29%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jul 1 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.29 ▲ 0.78 (14.16%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 1 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.62 ▲ 0.39 (12.07%)
Bawany Air Products / Jul 1 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	9.50 ▲ 1.00 (11.76%)
Int. Knit. / Jul 1 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	10.00 ▲ 1.00 (11.11%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.33 ▲ 0.51 (10.58%)
Shaheen Ins. / Jul 1 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.40 ▲ 0.28 (8.97%)

Stock	Price
Elite Cap.Mod / Jul 1 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	2.70 ▲ -0.30 (-10.00%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jul 1 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	3.01 ▲ -0.29 (-8.79%)
Dewan Sugar / Jul 1 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.19 ▲ -0.20 (-8.37%)
Orient Rental / Jul 1 Orient Rental Mod(ORM)	7.35 ▲ -0.63 (-7.89%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 1 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	16.65 ▲ -1.35 (-7.50%)
Baba Farid / Jul 1 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	44.50 ▲ -3.60 (-7.48%)
Shams Textile / Jul 1 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	45.24 ▲ -3.66 (-7.48%)
Pak Hotels / Jul 1 Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited(PHDL)	135.00 ▲ -10.64 (-7.31%)
Chakwal Spinning / Jul 1 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	1.72 ▲ -0.13 (-7.03%)
AEL Textile / Jul 1 AEL Textile Limited(AEL)	14.00 ▲ -1.05 (-6.98%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,294,500 ▼ 0.00
Agritech Limited / Jul 1 Agritech Limited(AGL)	13,786,500 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Jul 1 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	12,055,500 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,392,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	7,985,160 ▼ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Jul 1 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	7,070,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 1 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	6,848,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jul 1 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	6,408,040 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	6,018,939 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 1 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6,008,471 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 29	205.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 29	205.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 29	136.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 29	0.95
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 29	1.21
Euro to USD / Jun 29	1.05
UK LIBOR % / Jun 29	1.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 29	3818.83
India Sensex / Jun 29	53026.97
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 29	26536.82
Nasdaq / Jun 29	11177.89
Hang Seng / Jun 29	22058.97
FTSE 100 / Jun 29	7312.32
Dow Jones / Jun 29	31029.31
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 29	13003.35
France CAC40 / Jun 29	6031.48

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 29	110.28
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 29	18480.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 29	121700.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 29	1820.88
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 29	96.60

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