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E-Paper | October 03, 2024

Pakistan, Russia ink barter deal to boost agri trade

Pakistan, Russia ink barter deal to boost agri trade

Russian firm agrees to supply 20,000 tonnes of chickpeas for 20,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:04am

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PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GSPMDEF	4.9000	1.0000	25.64 ▲	68,439
PKGI	8.0000	1.0000	14.29 ▲	80,125
DEL	8.0700	1.0000	14.14 ▲	1,106,310
BILF	19.4200	1.7700	10.03 ▲	730,068
MWMPDEF	17.5600	1.6000	10.03 ▲	191,322

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PINL	6.2200	-0.6800	-9.85 ▼	45,620
TCORP	13.6200	-1.4500	-9.62 ▼	73,088
CLOUDDEF	61.0200	-6.0400	-9.01 ▼	946,691
TOMCL	34.3600	-3.2400	-8.62 ▼	8,438,707
DWSMDEF	4.2600	-0.3900	-8.39 ▼	48,102

Source: PSX | Updated Oct 02, 2024

Bangladesh factories reopen amid garment sector unrest

Bangladesh factories reopen amid garment sector unrest

Bangladesh is one of the worlds largest garment producers to western brands such as H&M, Zara and Carrefour.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:13am

Petroleum sales rise in September

Petroleum sales rise in September

Petrol sales rise 2pc to 0.63m tonnes in September from 0.62m tonnes in August, according to firm.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:16am

Oil jumps 4pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

Oil jumps 4pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

The tit-for-tat escalation following intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon raises concerns of a broader escalation.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:53am

Banks trapped in surplus liquidity

Banks trapped in surplus liquidity

Lending at 3pc, against 17.5pc policy rate, to avoid tax on low ADR ratio.

Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:11am

Protected amount doubled to Rs1m

Protected amount doubled to Rs1m

This enhanced guarantee amount now provides full protection to around 96 per cent of eligible depositors, says DPC.

Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:11am

Senate panel opposes mineral corp’s privatisation

Senate panel opposes mineral corp’s privatisation

Rejects govt decision to privatise Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC).

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 11:37am

Siddiqsons rolls back tin mill project

Siddiqsons rolls back tin mill project

Company says TMBP project not feasible in current economic environment.

Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:11am

Govt deplores lack of global support in flood relief efforts

Govt deplores lack of global support in flood relief efforts

Only $2.8bn of the $10.8bn commitments disbursed by May this year.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:41am

Inflation plummets to 44-month low of 6.9pc

Inflation plummets to 44-month low of 6.9pc

Slowdown driven by falling commodity prices, stable rupee, high-base effect.

Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:47am

Editorial: Experts have little confidence in FBR’s plan as viable strategy to boost tax compliance

Editorial: Experts have little confidence in FBR’s plan as viable strategy to boost tax compliance

Extraction of reported oil asset Pakistan’s primary challenge

Extraction of reported oil asset Pakistan’s primary challenge

Fostering a culture of political tolerance can help Pakistan make the best of IMF bailout

Fostering a culture of political tolerance can help Pakistan make the best of IMF bailout

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Banks trapped in surplus liquidity

Siddiqsons rolls back tin mill project

Oil jumps 4pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

Pakistan, Russia ink barter deal to boost agri trade

Petroleum sales rise in September

Protected amount doubled to Rs1m

Bangladesh factories reopen amid garment sector unrest

Stocks recover 690 points on mutual fund buying

P@SHA elects new chief

Punjab approves two new rice varieties

S&P Global sees another 200bps rate cut before year-end

Economy grows 2.5pc in FY24

Govt saves Rs11.5bn in historic T-bills buyback

Fifth straight cut in petrol, diesel prices

Commercial deals can’t be heard by multiple fora: LHC

FBR collection exceeds target in September

Global rice prices drop

Stocks’ retreat continues for third session

CCP begins review of PTCL-Telenor merger

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CORPORATE WINDOW: Driving auto antiques

Buying into future changes

Ignoring the future

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