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IT sector

SYS: profits up

A strong run continues for one of Pakistan’s leading IT exporters. The half-yearly data reported to the bourse...

Published 27 Aug, 2021 07:40am

Business & Finance

New framework arrangement soon: Korean EXIM Bank to enhance project financing to $1bn

ISLAMABAD: The Korean EXIM Bank would soon sign a new framework arrangement with Pakistan (2022-26) for enhancing...

Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am

Tax notices to IT cos: Govt decides to set up dispute resolution body

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute a high-powered dispute resolution committee to resolve the issue...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 03:30am

Pakistan

Alvi highlights importance of Independence

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi Saturday said Pakistan once again challenged India on establishing peace in the...

Published 15 Aug, 2021 04:47am

Pakistan

President for proactive steps to develop IT sector

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for taking proactive measures to develop the Information...

Published 28 Jul, 2021 04:45am

NA passes Special Technology Zones Authority Bill: Zone developers to get 10-year tax holiday

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Friday passed "The Special Technology Zones Authority Bill, 2021" to set up an...

Updated 18 Jul, 2021 02:21pm

BR Research

Inclusion of women in tech

Countries with high gender disparity have limited economic opportunities for women. Pakistan ranks among the lowest...

Published 15 Jul, 2021 08:10am

Various sectors: EAC likely to finalise incentives

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) is expected to finalise on Monday the incentive package...

Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am

Business & Finance

Japanese CG for exploring non-traditional sectors of trade

KARACHI: Consul General of Japan, Toshikazo Isomura has said the Pakistani businessmen are welcome to explore...

Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am

EU reassured 27 GSP+ conventions will be implemented

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday reassured Pakistan’s commitment to the European Union...

Published 27 May, 2021 03:40am

Business & Finance

Young Tech Entrepreneurs: BoP and National Incubation Centre collaborates

LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab has always been at the forefront to support young entrepreneurs as a part of its CSR...

Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:04am

Technology

Lack of skilled manpower hampering IT sector growth in Pakistan, says Saif

Umar Saif says that officially Pakistan’s IT exports stand at $1 - 1.25bn but the actual figures stand at $3-3.5bn.

Published 24 Apr, 2021 12:22pm

PM for finalisation of IT promotion strategy timelines

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed that short, medium, and long-term strategy timelines should be...

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am

Pakistan

PM directs time-line based Special Tech Zones strategy to boost IT sector

He termed the IT sector important in harnessing the potential of the country's youth.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 07:21pm

Pakistan

There is need to devise strategy based on timelines to develop IT sector, says PM

Imran says Pakistan has immense potential in the IT sector, which needs to be optimally tapped for fulfilling the country’s domestic requirements
The establishment of STZs will play a pivotal role in the development of the IT sector: PM

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:08pm

Business

‘Complex tax credit system may hamper investment in IT sector’

ISLAMABAD: The complex tax credit system and unnecessary documentation for information technology (IT) sector would...

Published 16 Mar, 2021 04:43am

Pakistan

Software exhibition held at SAU

HYDERABAD: An exhibition was held to showcase software, models and apps developed by final year students of...

Published 10 Mar, 2021 04:59am

Markets

HK stocks end lower on material, tech firms

That prospect hit world equities last week.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:02pm

Business & Finance

PSEB to sign MoU with PSX for IT sector growth

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan...

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am

Business & Finance

Japan to witness entry of Pakistani IT engineers in near future

Cheema apprised the community members about measures taken to simplify the procedure of sending cars to Pakistan through gift scheme.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 01:29pm

Technology

ICT Exports rise by 40 pc: MoITT

Information and Communication Technology exports in Pakistan rose by 40 percent to US$ 958 million during July-December of FY 2020-21.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 06:17pm

Pakistan

STZs establishment to boost IT sector in Pakistan: Cheng Xizhong

With the second-youngest population in the world, Pakistan can utilize the information technology sector in employing its youth.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:05pm

Business & Finance

Hundreds of Japanese IT cos keen to enter Pakistan

The Japanese IT Association said that more than 500 Japanese IT companies will come to Pakistan.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 10:40am

Markets

HK stocks end lower on news U.S. to blacklist more Chinese firms

At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down 179.78 points or 0.67pc at 26,498.60.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:44pm

Business & Finance

Pakistani IT, Textile giants among Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under A Billion Companies

The annually released list highlights 200 Asia-Pacific public companies with less than $1 billion in revenue and consistent top-and bottom-line growth.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 10:36am

Technology

German draft IT security law strives for consensus on telecoms vendor risks

The latest version of the IT Security Law follows months of wrangling in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition, which has been split over how to craft a political mechanism for judging whether a vendor can be trusted.

Published 21 Nov, 2020 10:37am

Technology

Pakistan's Tech Giant Systems Ltd. Makes it to Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion

Systems Ltd., the largest IT company of Pakistan, makes it to the Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion list.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:12pm

Technology

PM directs to finalize incentive package for special technology zones

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan has a lot of talent in the IT sector, and was of the view that this talent in the IT sector needs to be nurtured.

Published 13 Nov, 2020 12:04pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	9.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	297.04 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	761.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	141.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 20 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	36.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Sep 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	9.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Sep 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	297.04 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 20 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	761.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	141.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Sep 20 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	36.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 18	168.25
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 18	168.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 18	109.93
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 18	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 18	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 18	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 18	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 18	4432.99
India Sensex / Sep 18	59051.89
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 18	30500.05
Nasdaq / Sep 18	15043.97
Hang Seng / Sep 18	24920.76
FTSE 100 / Sep 18	6963.64
Dow Jones / Sep 18	34584.88
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 18	15490.17
France CAC40 / Sep 18	6570.19