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Austerity and the threat of another pandemic

‘During the peak of the Omicron wave in January 2022, US congressional leaders across the political spectrum were...

Updated 17 Mar, 2023 06:44am

World

Global trade ‘resilient’ during Ukraine war: WTO

GENEVA: Russia’s war in Ukraine did not dent global trade in 2022 as badly as feared, the World Trade Organization...

Published 24 Feb, 2023 07:29am

World

Global trade 'resilient' during Ukraine war: WTO

GENEVA: Russia's war in Ukraine did not dent global trade in 2022 as badly as feared, the World Trade Organization...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 10:40pm

Opinion

Both IMF, govt need serious policy path correction

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its recently-released flagship report ‘World Economic Outlook [WEO] update:...

Updated 03 Feb, 2023 10:27am

Business & Finance

US wants WTO dispute system fixed in 2024

GENEVA: The United States is entering a third phase of talks with countries to reform the World Trade Organization...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am

World

China calls Washington a ‘bully’ at WTO trade disputes meeting

GENEVA: China strongly criticised the United States at a World Trade Organization meeting on Friday, calling...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 09:23pm

Business & Finance

US wants World Trade Organization dispute system fixed by 2024

GENEVA: The United States is entering a third phase of talks with countries to reform the World Trade Organization’s...

Published 27 Jan, 2023 11:15am

Opinion

Adoption of IPRs in industrial sector

Intellectual property rights (IPRs) are important for developing countries for several reasons as they provide a way...

Updated 18 Jan, 2023 07:16am

Opinion

Solution: import substitution

Pakistan is facing the worst-ever economic crisis in its history. Fiscal and current accounts do not balance; and...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am

Business & Finance

US ban on ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label breaches trade rules: WTO

GENEVA: The United States is flouting international trade rules by imposing a “Made in China” stamp on goods...

Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57am

World

EU faces subsidy race with US in trade spat

BRUSSELS: EU leaders debated how to protect their industries from subsidised American competition, amid fears of a...

Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am

World

China calls US ‘destroyer’ of global trading system at WTO

GENEVA: China accused Washington on Wednesday of using subsidies to prop up national industries and refusing to...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:09pm

World

UAE to host next WTO ministerial meeting

GENEVA: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the next major meeting of the World Trade Organization set to take...

Published 13 Dec, 2022 06:34pm

World

China launches suit at WTO against U.S. chip export curbs: Global Times

China on Monday launched a suit at the World Trade Organization over against the United States over its chip export...

Published 12 Dec, 2022 11:21pm

World

EU steps up WTO case against China over patents, Lithuania

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Wednesday it had requested the formation of adjudicating panels at the...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 09:00am

Business & Finance

WTO urges countries to lift green trade barriers

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Monday urged countries to abolish trade barriers in environmental goods and...

Published 07 Nov, 2022 02:22pm

Opinion

Mission climate change

COP27 meetings in Egypt will start on November 6, but the global conference with its first meeting in 1995 is yet to...

Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am

Business & Finance

WTO chief wants farm trade rules revamp

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s leader wants an overhaul of farm trade rules, which have been stuck in the...

Published 26 Oct, 2022 05:52am

Business & Finance

TPL Insurance (WTO) partners with Faysal Bank

KARACHI: As part of their aim to provide innovative products and utilize the digital paradigm to redefine takaful,...

Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am

Editorials

Global recession?

EDITORIAL: It’s not surprising that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has also started worrying and warning about...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am

Editorials

Tyre smuggling

EDITORIAL: The way unchecked smuggling is hurting the tyre industry and the local exchequer alike is just another...

Published 02 Oct, 2022 05:48am

Pakistan

Asad Majeed likely to be appointed as foreign secretary

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood got retired on Thursday and Asad Majeed Khan is likely to replace him,...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am

Business & Finance

WTO chief warns world edging into ‘global recession’

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday she believes the world is heading towards a global...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am

Pakistan

Grant of phytosanitary certificates at Torkham border: PSW and DPP roll out e-processing, issuance system

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) successfully...

Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am

Opinion

Price stabilisation and extent of tight monetary policy

‘Today American policymakers face a stark choice. Either, they can fight inflation by continuing to hike interest...

Published 19 Aug, 2022 05:57am

Import ban on luxury items lifted

A ‘mini-budget’ unveiled ahead of IMF board meeting
Henceforth, luxury goods to be heavily taxed
Govt imposes further tax of Rs36bn on tobacco industry, 5pc sales tax & 7.5pc income tax on small retailers

Updated 19 Aug, 2022 09:25am

Business & Finance

PM determined to enhance exports for better GDP growth: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Effective Governance, Dr Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan has said that...

Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am

World

EU says US plan for EV tax breaks discriminatory, may breach WTO rules

BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it was “deeply concerned” about proposed tax credits for purchases of...

Published 11 Aug, 2022 06:33pm

Editorials

Missing the window

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s performance during the pandemic was impressive by any standards, but it can’t get any...

Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am

Demand for dollar to ebb: Miftah

Says exchange rate situation will reverse

Updated 22 Jul, 2022 09:05am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Mar 24 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	4.25 ▲ 0.39 (10.10%)
KASB Modaraba / Mar 24 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	1.25 ▲ 0.11 (9.65%)
Khyber Tex. / Mar 24 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	297.60 ▲ 20.76 (7.50%)
Shield Corp. / Mar 24 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	244.99 ▲ 17.09 (7.50%)
Sapphire Fibres / Mar 24 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	1026.39 ▲ 71.60 (7.50%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Mar 24 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	83.72 ▲ 5.84 (7.50%)
Khairpur / Mar 24 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	57.38 ▲ 4.00 (7.49%)
Pakistan Services / Mar 24 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1277 ▲ 89.00 (7.49%)
Shahtaj Textile / Mar 24 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	84.22 ▲ 5.87 (7.49%)
Shakarganj / Mar 24 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	33.50 ▲ 2.33 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Mar 24 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.22 ▼ -0.29 (-11.55%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Mar 24 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	7.88 ▼ -1.00 (-11.26%)
HBL Invest Fund / Mar 24 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	1.55 ▼ -0.15 (-8.82%)
Kohat Textile / Mar 24 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	10.55 ▼ -1.00 (-8.66%)
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Mar 24 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	2.41 ▼ -0.21 (-8.02%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Mar 24 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	2.22 ▼ -0.18 (-7.50%)
Gadoon Textile / Mar 24 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	193.33 ▼ -15.67 (-7.50%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Mar 24 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	471.75 ▼ -38.25 (-7.50%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 24 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	15.67 ▼ -1.27 (-7.50%)
Masood Textile / Mar 24 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	41.42 ▼ -3.33 (-7.44%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Cement / Mar 24 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	17,487,500 ▼ -0.23
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,071,860 ▼ -0.02
Thatta Cement / Mar 24 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,211,500 ▼ -0.16
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	7,792,084 ▼ -0.14
Ghani Glo Hol / Mar 24 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	5,968,150 ▼ -0.59
Telecard Limited / Mar 24 Telecard Limited(TELE)	5,558,000 ▼ -0.52
Hascol Petrol / Mar 24 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	4,387,500 ▼ -0.11
Meezan Bank / Mar 24 Meezan Bank Limited(MEBL)	3,700,308 ▼ -0.27
Cnergyico PK / Mar 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	3,587,106 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 24 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	3,522,701 ▼ -0.31

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 22	285.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 22	283.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 24	130.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 24	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 24	1.23
Euro to USD / Mar 24	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 22	4.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 23	3948.72
Nasdaq / Mar 23	11787.40
Dow Jones / Mar 23	32105.25
India Sensex / Mar 24	57895.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 24	27326.43
Hang Seng / Mar 24	19970.42
FTSE 100 / Mar 24	7408.41
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 24	15034.97
France CAC40 / Mar 24	7056.60

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	19235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 22	175068
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 24	69.79
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 24	1989.92
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 24	77.60

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