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China to lift grain output capacity

BEIJING: China will aim to boost its grain production capacity by 50 million tonnes in 2023, Premier Li Keqiang said...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am

World

China increases military spending in face of ‘escalating’ threats

BEIJING: China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 06:22am

Opinion

Cash-strapped countries face IMF bailout delays as debt talks drag on

Countries in debt distress such as Zambia and Sri Lanka turning to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...

Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am

Markets

Copper hits highest mark since June

LONDON Copper prices on Friday touched their highest since June as investors anticipated that China’s easing of...

Published 11 Dec, 2022 04:02am

World

Japan’s Kishida calls for constructive relations in talks with China’s Li

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday he hoped the two countries could strive...

Published 12 Nov, 2022 12:13pm

PM in Beijing to discuss debt, CPEC

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to discuss security issues

Updated 02 Nov, 2022 10:12am

World

China’s Xi promotes top aides, loyalists to Standing Committee

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday promoted his closest allies into the Communist Party’s top ruling...

Published 23 Oct, 2022 10:19am

Xi in control at China Congress

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping locked in support for a historic third term in power at the Communist ...

Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am

Pakistan

China offers hope to developing world, says PM Shehbaz on Chinese National Day

PM says Beijing source of stability in a perpetually changing world

Updated 01 Oct, 2022 09:55pm

World

China state support for economy this year exceeds 2020, premier says

BEIJING: State support for China’s economy this year is now greater than it was in 2020, Beijing’s premier has said,...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 01:21pm

World

Chinese premier praises new energy vehicle sector at industry event

SHANGHAI: Chinese premier Li Keqiang praised the country’s domestic new energy vehicle (NEV) industry on Saturday,...

Published 27 Aug, 2022 01:38pm

Opinion

Multiple challenges

Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world which as on August 23, 2022 is 230,052,620 as per...

Published 26 Aug, 2022 05:35am

World

China economy recovering but foundation not solid, premier says

BEIJING: China’s economy is recovering but the foundation of that recovery is not solid and more efforts are still...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:42pm

Business & Finance

Beijing sets up $120bn credit line to drive infrastructure

BEIJING: China has launched a $120 billion credit line for infrastructure projects, state media reported, as Beijing...

Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am

Business & Finance

Yuan hits near one-week low

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened past a key threshold to a near one-week low against the dollar on Thursday,...

Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am

Markets

Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Li remarks, Fed minutes

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Thursday as minutes indicating a less hawkish Fed were offset by China’s premier...

Published 26 May, 2022 10:51am

World

China premier issues warning on Covid-hit economy

BEIJING: China’s premier has sounded an unusually stark warning about the world’s second-largest economy, saying it...

Published 26 May, 2022 09:27am

Markets

Dalian coking coal, coke futures decline on expectation of higher supply

BEIJING: Chinese coking coal and coke futures dropped more than 3% on Tuesday, weighed down by expectation of higher...

Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am

Li, Shehbaz agree to fast-track CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of...

Updated 17 May, 2022 09:45am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz affirms Pakistan's resolve to fast track CPEC projects

Premier Li assures Shehbaz of China’s readiness to enhance economic cooperation during phone call

Updated 16 May, 2022 11:43pm

World

China to go 'its own way' as EU seeks support on Ukraine

BRUSSELS/BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told EU leaders on Friday that Beijing would push for peace in "its own...

Published 01 Apr, 2022 07:33pm

Markets

China to give 1 trillion yuan tax rebates to small firms: CCTV cites cabinet meeting

BEIJING: China will give nearly 1 trillion yuan ($157 billion) in tax rebates to domestic small firms to shore up...

Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:44pm

Business & Finance

China premier says not easy to achieve GDP growth goal of around 5.5% this year

BEIJING: China’s Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday it was not an easy thing to achieve a gross domestic product...

Published 11 Mar, 2022 10:25am

Business & Finance

China property shares firm after friendly policy tone

HONG KONG: Shares of Chinese property companies outperformed the broader market on Monday after Premier Li Keqiang...

Published 07 Mar, 2022 12:07pm

Business & Finance

China sets lowest GDP target in decades over 'grave' outlook

BEIJING: China set its lowest annual GDP target in decades Saturday, as Premier Li Keqiang warned of a "grave and...

Published 05 Mar, 2022 10:04am

Li, PM Imran discuss Kashmir, Afghan issues

Information minister says China has always played an important role as Pakistan's political, economic, and strategic partner

Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:20am

World

WHO chief says discussed collaboration on COVID origins with Chinese premier

ZURICH: The head of the World Health Organization said on Saturday he had discussed with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang...

Published 05 Feb, 2022 06:41pm

Markets

China stocks end lower on economic pressure, fresh Covid-19 cases

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Wednesday as market sentiment was dented after Premier Li Keqiang warned of...

Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am

Markets

Rains delay wheat planting, autumn grain harvest in China: ministry

BEIJING: Constant rains in recent weeks have delayed wheat planting in main production regions in China, a ...

Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am

World

China premier urges major powers to 'take responsibility' for environment

SHANGHAI: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged major powers to "show responsibility" and play a leading role in ...

Published 04 Sep, 2021 01:14pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	490 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.08 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	351.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 23 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	490 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.08 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	351.05 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Sep 23 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Sep 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	10,563,972 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,059,097 ▲ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / Sep 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8,137,436 ▲ 0.00
Hub Power Co. / Sep 23 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	7,480,117 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	7,220,289 ▲ 0.00
Dewan Motors / Sep 23 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	6,909,431 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 23 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	6,762,444 ▲ 0.00
Maple Leaf Cement / Sep 23 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,752,226 ▲ 0.00
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Sep 23 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	5,546,500 ▲ 0.00
Bankislami Pak. / Sep 23 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	4,318,326 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 22	292.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 22	291.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 22	148.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 22	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 22	1.22
Euro to USD / Sep 22	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Sep 22	5.43

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 22	4320.06
India Sensex / Sep 22	66009.15
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 22	32402.41
Nasdaq / Sep 22	13211.81
Hang Seng / Sep 22	18057.45
FTSE 100 / Sep 22	7683.91
Dow Jones / Sep 22	33963.84
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 22	15557.29
France CAC40 / Sep 22	7184.82

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 22	90.03
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 22	19035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 22	185020
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 22	1925.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 22	85.91

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