November 12, 2019 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has, once again, strongly denied that any proposal to discontinue Rs. 5,000 currency note has been forwarded by SBP.
Such news items are baseless according to Chief Spokesman, SBP.
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July 9, 2020: Another important meeting regarding privatization of power plants (NPPMCL) and related power sector reforms was held in the Ministry of Privatization under the chairmanship of Federal Minister/ Chairman, Privatization Mohammed Mian Soomro.
The meeting was attended by State Minister Power, Shehzad Qasim, Special advisor to PM on Petroleum Nadeem Baber, Secretary Privatization, Secretary Power Division, MD PPIB, JS Finance, senior officials from NEPRA and Privatization.
The agenda of this crucial meeting was to interact with potential power sector investors and address their queries regarding future debt financing, timeline extension, and sectoral issues. The financial advisors and potential investors joined the meeting online.
The privatization of NPPMCL had attracted unprecedented interest and 12 out of total 23 parties were prequalified for bidding, which was previously scheduled to take place in mid-April this year, but due to pandemic and international travel advisory restrictions the timeline was modified accordingly.
The high profile local and int’l potential investors include Qatar Investment Authority, EDRA, GPSC, Jera and KAPCO, Atlas Power, Asma Capital, Nebras Power among others shown interest in the said transaction.
Federal Minister Mohammedmian Soomro said that that the privatisation of NPPMCL would not be affected by any perceived sectoral issues emanating from recent developments. Mr. Nadeem Baber and Mr. Shehzad Qasim explained future government policies and power sector reforms.
The issues which were discussed related to IPP, tariff matters, reduction of circular debts, improved power efficiency, reduction in power cost, raising financing and its cost and ongoing energy plan. Federal Minister said that without addressing the concerns of investors we could not retain investors’ interest and appetite. In the meeting the investment opportunities were highlighted.
Federal Minister assured the investors that their remaining concerns would be addressed in an amicable manner and asked the concerned transaction officials and financial advisors to interact with line ministries/ Divisions for early provision of relevant information and solution to the potential buyers.
The team of investors appreciated the Ministry of Privatization for all out assistance and also requested for the extension in timeline as the site visit could not be undertaken due to Covid and travel restrictions.
Mohammed Mian Soormro thanked profusely to the Cabinet members, Secretaries and all participants.
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July 9, 2020 (MLN): The total money supply circulating within the economy in May 2020 has been recorded at around Rs.24.196 trillion, according to provisional accounts on Monetary Aggregates for the month, maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan.
The money circulating within the economy until last month was Rs.23.58 trillion while until the corresponding month of last year, the figure was Rs.20.8 trillion. This means that money supply has increased 16% over the year and only 3% over the month.
Having broken down the overall money supply in broad categories, the SBP data shows that a total of Rs.6.36 trillion were circulated as notes while Rs.10.29 trillion accounted for transferable deposits which comprise all deposits that are exchangeable on demand at par without penalty/restriction.
The amount circulated as notes which has been high in Pakistan relative to other developed and emerging economies, rose by over Rs 1.34 trillion or 27% over the year.
Apart from this, other deposits constituted Rs.3.2 trillion in May’20, up by 12%, YoY. Other deposits represent all claims other than transferable deposits in national or foreign currency that are represented by evidence of deposits. Similarly, coins circulated surged from Rs.8.6 billion in May 2019 to Rs.9.12 billion in May 2020.
Furthermore, Rs.269.43 billion worth of deposits were held with post offices while National Saving Schemes held Rs.4.05 trillion, marking a growth of 8% YoY from Rs.3.75 trillion.
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July 09, 2020 (MLN): In order to divert gas to K-Electric and reduce the volume of load shedding, the Sui Southern Gas Company has decided to close CNG stations from Friday to Sunday.
In a letter addressed to Petroleum Pump owners, the company informed that the closure shall be observed from Friday 8 am to Sunday 8 am, i.e. 48 hours.
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July 09, 2020 (MLN): Following the strong upward move seen in previous sessions, equities resumed its momentum by climbing 431 points to close at 36,142-mark as the coronavirus cases appeared to slow down.
Index posted a record trading volume of 2020 on Thursday, which has been the highest since Dec 5, 2019.
The KSE-100 Index continued its northward journey as the market surged by 2432.54 points in the last 10 straight wins and gained 5% in FY21.
The Index remained positive throughout the session touching an intraday high of 36,190.70
Of the 95 traded companies in the KSE100 Index 61 closed up 32 closed down, while 2 remained unchanged. Total volume traded for the index was 333.34 million shares.
Sectors propping up the index were Commercial Banks with 218 points, Oil & Gas Exploration Companies with 80 points, Power Generation & Distribution with 48 points, Fertilizer with 38 points and Oil & Gas Marketing Companies with 29 points.
The most points added to the index was by HBL which contributed 56 points followed by HUBC with 43 points, PPL with 35 points, BAFL with 31 points and POL with 27 points.
Sector wise, the index was let down by Pharmaceuticals with 20 points, Automobile Assembler with 7 points, Leather & Tanneries with 3 points, Textile Spinning with 2 points and Miscellaneous with 2 points.
The most points taken off the index was by INDU which stripped the index of 9 points followed by SEARL with 8 points, HINOON with 7 points, AICL with 6 points and GLAXO with 5 points.
All Share Volume increased by 149.79 Million to 467.49 Million Shares. Market Cap increased by Rs.66.85 Billion.
Total companies traded were 378 compared to 378 from the previous session. Of the scrips traded 249 closed up, 109 closed down while 20 remained unchanged.
Total trades increased by 30,208 to 153,917.
Value Traded increased by 2.66 Billion to Rs.15.68 Billion
| Company | Volume |
|---|---|
| Unity Foods | 40,652,000 |
| Pak Elektron | 39,604,500 |
| TRG Pakistan | 38,452,500 |
| Hascol Petroleum | 28,387,500 |
| Lotte Chemical Pakistan | 18,522,500 |
| Maple Leaf Cement Factory | 16,538,500 |
| Pakistan International Bulk Terminal | 15,160,000 |
| The Bank of Punjab | 12,912,000 |
| Bank Alfalah | 12,840,287 |
| Fauji Foods | 11,745,500 |
| Sector | Volume |
|---|---|
| Technology & Communication | 62,196,100 |
| Commercial Banks | 60,780,151 |
| Oil & Gas Marketing Companies | 41,066,072 |
| Cable & Electrical Goods | 40,778,950 |
| Vanaspati & Allied Industries | 40,659,600 |
| Cement | 38,455,664 |
| Chemical | 30,204,911 |
| Power Generation & Distribution | 21,367,925 |
| Food & Personal Care Products | 19,018,480 |
| Transport | 16,895,500 |
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July 09, 2020 (MLN): Pakistan's Forex Reserves increased by USD 819.10 Million or 4.56% and the total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at USD 18,790.10 Million on Jul 03, 2020.
According to data published by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) its reserves increased by USD 810.60 Million. This increase in reserves is primarily attributed to proceeds of US$1,000 million as GOP loan disbursement from China.
During the week, SBP also made government external debt payments of US$ 231.2 million.
| Foreign reserves held by | Jul 03, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of Pakistan | 12,041.60 | 11,231.00 | 810.60 | 7.22% |
| Net Foreign Reserves Held by Banks | 6,748.50 | 6,740.00 | 8.50 | 0.13% |
| Total Liquid Foreign Reserves | 18,790.10 | 17,971.00 | 819.10 | 4.56% |
Amount in USD Million
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