Trends - SBP - Business Recorder

SBP

The reasons why IT-telecom sector lagging behind explained

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology and telecom sector is lagging behind its potential due to...

Updated 03 Nov, 2022 12:17pm

Business & Finance

SBP extends last date for encashment of withdrawn prize bonds

Earlier, the government had fixed deadline of June 30, 2022, for redemption/encashment of prize bonds.

Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:05pm

Pakistan

Govt urged to ensure full benefits of package reach farmers

LAHORE: Welcoming the “Kissan Package” announced by the federal government, representatives of different...

Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:37am

Import of coal: CPHGC approaches PMO for approval of foreign exchange

ISLAMABAD: M/s China Power Hub Generation Company (Private) Limited (CPHGC) has approached Prime Minister Office...

Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:37am

Business & Finance

Banking Mohtasib opens office at Faisalabad

KARACHI: A new Regional Office of Banking Mohtasib Pakistan {BMP) has become functional at State Bank of Pakistan...

Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:37am

Markets

CPI-based inflation jumps in October, clocks in at 26.6%

CPI inflation in rural areas clocked in at 29.5% on a year-on-year basis
Brokerage house says reading in line with market expectation

Updated 01 Nov, 2022 07:16pm

Markets

Rupee records marginal gain, settles at 220.65 against US dollar

Back-to-back gains come after finance minister’s meeting with banks and exchange companies

Updated 01 Nov, 2022 07:17pm

Opinion

The optimism of SBP

The recent statement by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has certainly provided...

Published 01 Nov, 2022 05:55am

Markets

Rupee ends depreciation run, settles with 0.72% gain against US dollar

Experts attribute reversal in rupee's trajectory to Ishaq Dar's recent statements on curbing currency manipulation

Updated 31 Oct, 2022 07:43pm

MoF Outlook: Challenges ahead as flood damages to impact whole economy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is faced with challenging economic environment subsequent to damages caused by the floods,...

Updated 31 Oct, 2022 10:22am

Markets

Dar takes major steps to tackle rupee volatility

Minister for Finance asks banks and ECs to avoid manipulation of the dollar, warns of strict action if institutions are found involved in unlawful practices

Updated 30 Oct, 2022 04:12pm

Business & Finance

SBP fines six banks Rs290mn over regulatory, operational violations

Bank Al Habib Limited slapped with highest penalty of Rs140.03 million

Published 28 Oct, 2022 06:46pm

Markets

Rupee records 3rd successive loss, settles at 222.47 against US dollar

Since October 13, the currency has lost Rs4.09 against the US dollar

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 08:53pm

Business & Finance

SBP suspends authorization of ‘B’ Category EC

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has suspended, with immediate effect, the authorization of an ‘B’...

Published 28 Oct, 2022 06:54am

SBP governor launches ‘Roshan Equity Investment’

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad Thursday said that Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has...

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 09:49am

Business & Finance

IMC registers huge decline in sales, profits in Q1 FY2023

KARACHI: Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC), announced its financial results for the first quarter ended September ...

Published 28 Oct, 2022 05:58am

Business & Finance

Foreign investors: Q1 repatriation of profit, dividend plunges 88pc YoY

KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors declined sharply by 88 percent during the ...

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 11:37am

Markets

SBP-held forex reserves fall $157mn to stand at $7.44bn, ADB's loan to be reflected next week

Net foreign reserves held by commercial banks amount to $5.72bn, taking country's total reserves' position to $13.16bn

Published 27 Oct, 2022 08:24pm

Markets

Rupee records back-to-back losses, settles at 221.5 against US dollar

Depreciates 0.37% in inter-bank market, spread with open market widens

Updated 27 Oct, 2022 09:09pm

Opinion

The journey of Islamic banking in Pakistan

Islamic banking aligns with the spirit, ethos, and value system of Islam and is governed by the principles laid down...

Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am

SBP urged to allow Rousch Power to import equipment

ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allow...

Updated 27 Oct, 2022 09:46am

Imported coal: SBP reluctant to approve forex payments: CPPA-G

ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) on Wednesday revealed that State Bank of Pakistan...

Updated 27 Oct, 2022 09:46am

Facial recognition of users by LEAs: Banks told to install quality CCTVs at ATMs, on branch premises

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to install top quality CCTVs at ATMs and around branch...

Updated 27 Oct, 2022 09:47am

Business & Finance

HBL’s 9M’22 PBT rises to Rs55.6bn, up 20pc YoY

KARACHI: HBL on Wednesday declared a consolidated profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 55.6 billion for the first nine...

Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am

Pakistan

Forex boost: SBP receives $1.5bn from ADB, says Dar

Funds part of ADB's response package to support Pakistan in the wake of recent floods

Updated 26 Oct, 2022 08:55pm

Pakistan

Money laundering, Park Lane cases’ hearing adjourned till Nov 2

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of mega money laundering and Park Lane cases...

Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am

Business & Finance

Stamp duty collection: SBP designates Sindh Bank as agent

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designated Sindh Bank Ltd as agent for collection of Sindh’s stamp...

Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am

Business & Finance

SBP directs FIs to submit shareholding info

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed the Financial Institutions to submit shareholding information...

Updated 26 Oct, 2022 09:30am

Markets

Rupee registers third successive gain, settles at 219.73 against US dollar

In last three sessions, rupee has appreciated by 0.56% against the US dollar

Updated 25 Oct, 2022 08:56pm

Opinion

Foreign inflows at a low ebb

International perceptions of the declining credit worthiness of Pakistan have been augmented by the downgrading of...

Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:51am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	81.15
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Calculate your monthly liability in FY24

SBP

Most Popular