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Digital currency can make the financial system safer—I

Traditionally, banking industry has been very slow in adopting changes and embracing technology in its routine...

Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am

Business & Finance

SBP chief outlines factors leading to tapering monetary stimulus 'a bit faster'

In interview with CNBC, Dr Reza Baqir says higher-than-anticipated current account deficit among reasons for interest-rate hike

Updated 24 Nov, 2021 08:06pm

Pakistan

Emerging markets vulnerable to a taper tantrum-style shock: SBP governor

In interview with Financial Times, Dr Reza Baqir says advanced economies need to act sooner to manage rising global inflation

Published 23 Nov, 2021 04:44pm

Pakistan

Governor SBP meets DG FIA, banks’ presidents

KARACHI: Governor SBP hosted Director General FIA and banks’ presidents to strengthen coordination against money...

Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am

Pakistan

Unexpected level of current account deficit, inflation led to hike in policy rate: Dr Reza Baqir

SBP governor says Friday's MPC announcement will help address concerns over the economy

Updated 20 Nov, 2021 08:48pm

SBP hikes rate by 150bps to 8.75pc on inflation, BoP

Karachi: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday announced increase in key...

Updated 20 Nov, 2021 11:05am

Banks warned against exchange rate speculations

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken strict notice of the volatile exchange rate and warned banks to...

Updated 19 Nov, 2021 10:09am

Editorials

Why the delay!

EDITORIAL: The delay in the announcement of the successful completion of sixth review talks with the International...

Updated 09 Nov, 2021 11:12am

Collateral-free lending: 8 banks picked to facilitate SMEs

KARACHI: Some eight banks have been selected for collateral-free SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) lending scheme,...

Updated 04 Nov, 2021 09:34am

Business & Finance

KMBL acknowledged as Best Microfinance Bank by IBP

ISLAMABAD: Khushhali Microfinance Bank was acknowledged as the ‘Best Microfinance Bank of the Year’ by the...

Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am

Pakistan

PMIC wins Pakistan Banking Award

KARACHI: Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (PMIC) has been honoured with the "Best contribution by a...

Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am

Business & Finance

HBL wins Pakistan's Best Bank 2021 award

KARACHI: HBL wins Pakistan's Best Bank 2021 award at the Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on 29 October ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

MPMG scheme: Banks receive applications worth Rs200bn

KARACHI: Banks have received applications worth Rs200 billion for low-cost housing up to October 18, 2021 under the...

Updated 28 Oct, 2021 09:32am

Pakistan

PML-N MNAs hit out at govt's economic policies; Ayub responds to criticism

ISLAMABAD: The major opposition party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the National Assembly on Friday,...

Published 23 Oct, 2021 04:01am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The problem with Khan's selections

"If the people have no bread why don't they eat cakes?"

Updated 23 Oct, 2021 03:39pm

Business & Finance

More fintech companies in the offing: Dr Reza Baqir

SBP governor says licences to come in tandem with Pakistan's push to adopt digital payments and promote financial inclusion

Published 22 Oct, 2021 08:23pm

Opinion

Good luck with the rupee

It’s one thing to admit that very crucial talks with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) have broken down for ...

Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am

Business & Finance

To hear good news from IMF soon, says Dr Reza Baqir

SBP governor's statement comes after an IMF official also said talks are moving positively

Updated 20 Oct, 2021 02:49pm

Talks with IMF in the right direction: Tarin

NEW YORK: Adviser to Prime Minister Shaukat Tarin has dismissed reports that talks between Pakistan and the...

Updated 19 Oct, 2021 12:03pm

Pakistan

Ishrat honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

KARACHI: Former advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Hussain has been...

Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am

Business & Finance

President Alvi launches Roshan Apna Ghar in UAE

In a bid to attract Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) to invest in the country’s real estate sector, President Arif...

Published 11 Oct, 2021 01:36pm

I&T: President meets heads of leading firms

DUBAI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said Pakistan was committed to offering promising business opportunities...

Updated 10 Oct, 2021 08:51pm

PM for provision of targeted subsidy on essential items

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Thursday, directed government officials to expedite preparations for the...

Updated 08 Oct, 2021 09:15am

Pakistan

‘Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar’ SBP Governor inaugurates joint PBA Call Centre helpline

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), on behalf of all its member banks and with the support of Ufone,...

Published 07 Oct, 2021 04:25am

Afghanistan: Options to avoid looming crisis mulled over

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tuesday assessed the needs of Afghanistan and observed various options for immediate...

Updated 29 Sep, 2021 09:37am

Pakistan

ICT sector: President for institutional framework to encourage foreign investment

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for establishing an institutional framework to encourage the...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 04:40am

Business & Finance

Stronger-than-expected demand growth led to policy rate hike: SBP governor

Says govt's success in controlling Delta variant also reason behind demand-side risks being eliminated

Updated 23 Sep, 2021 07:47pm

Business & Finance

Banking on Equality: SBP launches initiative in bid to improve women's financial inclusion

In a bid to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the financial sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Published 17 Sep, 2021 07:29pm

Business & Finance

NKATI chief terms PKR depreciation ‘a new direct tax’

KARACHI: President, North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan, while expressing...

Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am

Pakistan

Alvi for strong linkage between universities, banking industry

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday advised the banks to develop links with universities for nurturing the...

Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
India Sensex / Apr 19	72222.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16205.02
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7834.89
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17717.67

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	84.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2382.04
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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