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73pc growth seen in rice, sesame seed exports: PBF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said Pakistan’s exports increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am

Business & Finance

PBF voices its concern over decline in country’s investment-to-GDP ratio

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says investment-to-GDP ratio in the last fiscal year stood at 13.6...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am

Business & Finance

Business community rejects hike in fuel prices

KARACHI Business and industrial community Saturday outrightly rejected Rs40 per litre hike in petroleum products’...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 06:05am

Business & Finance

PBF demands govt withdraw ‘inflated’ power bills immediately

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) demanded the government withdraw the inflated electricity bills which are...

Published 03 Sep, 2023 02:59am

Business & Finance

PBF hopes fiscal situation will improve under caretaker govt

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) hopes fiscal space will improve the incumbent caretaker government. In a...

Published 20 Aug, 2023 03:20am

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‘No legislation passed in five years for welfare of people, traders’

KARACHI: Chairperson of Pakistan Business Forum (Sindh Region) Shabnam Zafar said that no legislation was passed in...

Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am

Business & Finance

PBF demands to appoint economist as caretaker PM

LAHORE: In light of the country's economic situation, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) demands that the incumbent...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am

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PBF concerned over massive hike in electricity base tariff

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has shown displeasure on a significant increase in the base tariff by Rs7.50...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am

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Tripartite railway project: Pak-Uzbek cargo delivery time likely to be cut by 5 days: PBF

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan ink tripartite railway link project a...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Business & Finance

PBF urges missions to boost exports thru ‘mango diplomacy’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) urged Pakistan’s missions abroad to host mango festivals to showcase ...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am

Business & Finance

18th Amendment has weakened federation financially, claims PBF

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says eighteenth amendment financially weakened the federation in the name of...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am

Business & Finance

Federal Budget: PBF sees no ‘serious efforts’ for economic revival

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says the federal government has done ‘too little, too late’ in terms of...

Published 10 Jun, 2023 05:01am

Business & Finance

PBF backs NEC decision of early markets closure

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) backs the decision of the National Economic Council (NEC) to close ...

Published 08 Jun, 2023 06:30am

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Momin Ali Malik appointed President PBF Lahore

LAHORE: The Executive Committee of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) have been appointed Director Guard Rice Ltd,...

Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am

Business & Finance

Inauguration of Pak-Iran border market welcomed: PBF advocates re-launch of Pak-Turkish cargo train via Iran

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Lahore President Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer welcoming the inauguration of the...

Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am

Business & Finance

PBF unveils budget proposals: Govt urged to take steps aimed at boosting business activities

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) suggested the government to take effective economic measures in the ...

Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am

Business & Finance

Atif Haleem appointed as PBF Chairman KP chapter

PESHAWAR: Former President Peshawar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Atif Haleem has been appointed...

Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am

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PBF president emphasises adherence to Constitution

KARACHI: President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Mian Usman Zulfiqar on Monday described strict adherence to...

Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:44am

Business & Finance

PBF wants wheat support price in Punjab to be increased to Rs3900 per maund

LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Sunday demanded that Punjab government may revise the wheat support...

Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am

Business & Finance

PBF slams unprecedented hike in USD value within one day

LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has rejected the “artificial” and unprecedented increase in USD value...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:20am

Business & Finance

PBF exhorts govt, opposition to jointly formulate ‘charter of economy’

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum Lahore Chapter while criticising what it said, the non-serious attitude of the...

Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am

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PBF VP urges political parties to agree on ‘economic charter’

KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Chaudhry Ahmad Jawad urged all political parties to agree ...

Published 27 Dec, 2022 07:14am

Business & Finance

‘LCCI broad experience can enhance Pak-Kyrgyzstan trade ties’

LAHORE: “The broad experience of LCCI in business will help in enhancing the business ties between Pakistan and...

Published 24 Dec, 2022 05:50am

Business & Finance

Farm exports to China may hit record high of $1bn: PBF VP

KARACHI: Vice President of the Pakistan Business Forum Jahanara Wattoo has said Pakistan’s agricultural products...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am

Business & Finance

PBF urges govt to simplify procedure for clearing imported goods

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Lahore Chapter has called upon the government to simplify the procedure of...

Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am

Business & Finance

PBF, PFIA urged govt to arrest uncontrolled appreciation of $

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Lahore chapter and Pakistan FMCG Importers Association (PFIA) have urged the...

Published 22 Jul, 2022 06:07am

Pakistan

EU organises Business Forum to encourage Pakistani SMEs to boost trade

Event attended by representatives of local SMEs from key sectors including handicrafts and carpets, tourism, stone, and gems industry

Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:16pm

Business & Finance

Speakers stress need for launching joint efforts towards developing ‘charter of economy’

LAHORE: Speakers at a consultation session stressed the need for launching collaborative efforts by all the national...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Business & Finance

PBF praises govt for drawing up agri ‘transformation’ plan

KARACHI: It is a first in Pakistan’s history, according to Ahmad Jawad, vice president of the Pakistan Business...

Published 17 Jan, 2022 07:06am

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Speakers spell out major impediments to Karachi’s development

KARACHI: Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday said that political corruption, dilapidated civic infrastructure,...

Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / Nov 28 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.88 ▲ 1.00 (25.77%)
Saritow Spinning / Nov 28 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	6.90 ▲ 0.90 (15.00%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Nov 28 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	8.60 ▲ 1.00 (13.16%)
Hira Textile / Nov 28 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	2.20 ▲ 0.24 (12.24%)
Service Textile / Nov 28 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	10.11 ▲ 1.00 (10.98%)
Bela Auto / Nov 28 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	7.29 ▲ 0.71 (10.79%)
Shaheen Ins. / Nov 28 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.74 ▲ 0.29 (8.41%)
Premier Insurance / Nov 28 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	7.90 ▲ 0.58 (7.92%)
Saif Textile / Nov 28 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	12.40 ▲ 0.88 (7.64%)
Calcorp / Nov 28 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	19.91 ▲ 1.39 (7.51%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 28 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	5.53 ▼ -0.66 (-10.66%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 28 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.90 ▼ -0.09 (-9.09%)
Pervez Ahmed Co / Nov 28 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	0.81 ▼ -0.07 (-7.95%)
Samba Bank / Nov 28 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	7.85 ▼ -0.66 (-7.76%)
Universal Network (GEM) / Nov 28 Universal Network Systems Limited (GEM)(GEMUNSL)	38.54 ▼ -3.12 (-7.49%)
Metro Steel / Nov 28 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	24.97 ▼ -2.02 (-7.48%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Nov 28 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	65.05 ▼ -4.95 (-7.07%)
Bank of Khyber / Nov 28 The Bank of Khyber(BOK)	11 ▼ -0.80 (-6.78%)
Hala Enterprise / Nov 28 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	10.75 ▼ -0.66 (-5.78%)
Punjab Mod / Nov 28 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.60 ▼ -0.09 (-5.33%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 28 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	109,392,000 ▲ 0.20
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	47,603,061 ▲ 0.08
Treet Corp. (R) / Nov 28 Treet Corporation Limited (R)(TREETR2)	24,352,497 ▼ -0.08
B.O.Punjab / Nov 28 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,054,217 ▲ 0.24
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 28 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	22,758,500 ▼ -0.22
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 28 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	17,865,589 ▲ 0.26
D.G.K.Cement / Nov 28 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	15,655,201 ▲ 2.67
Agritech Limited / Nov 28 Agritech Limited(AGL)	15,233,500 ▲ 0.63
Pak Elektron / Nov 28 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	14,205,993 ▼ -0.01
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	13,108,000 ▼ -0.06

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 28	285.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 28	285.35
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 28	148.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 28	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 28	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 28	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Nov 27	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 27	4550.43
Nasdaq / Nov 27	14241.02
Dow Jones / Nov 27	35333.47
India Sensex / Nov 28	65983.73
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 28	33370.40
Hang Seng / Nov 28	17485.79
FTSE 100 / Nov 28	7442.27
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 28	15941.55
France CAC40 / Nov 28	7237.40

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 27	17735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 27	185614
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 28	74.99
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 28	2015.58
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 28	79.06

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