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HBL banks on investment

BR Research

HBL banks on investment

Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, HBL continued its merry way of raking in another quarter of stellar profits,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:55am

Hub powering forward

BR Research

Hub powering forward

Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) delivered a strong financial performance in FY24, with significant growth in...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:52am

Crescent Fibres Limited

BR Research

Crescent Fibres Limited

Crescent Fibres Limited (PSX: CFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1977. The company is...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:45am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 26, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 26, 2024)...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Macron says no political motive behind Telegram CEO’s arrest

World

Macron says no political motive behind Telegram CEO’s arrest

PARIS: Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an ongoing...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

SHC issues notice to tractor- manufacturing company

Pakistan

SHC issues notice to tractor- manufacturing company

ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a notice to a leading tractor manufacturer, who allegedly failed to...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky

Technology

Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky

ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

NTU team receives Engineering Excellence Award

Pakistan

NTU team receives Engineering Excellence Award

FAISALABAD: Dr. Yasir Nawab and his team from the National Textile University have been awarded First Place at the...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Red Zone sealed as USC employees protest

Pakistan

Red Zone sealed as USC employees protest

ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies, on Monday, put security on high alert in the city and sealed the Red Zone ...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Meezan Bank honours Arshad’s Olympic feat

Pakistan

Meezan Bank honours Arshad’s Olympic feat

KARACHI: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s star athlete and Olympic gold medalist in men’s javelin throw, was celebrated...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Principal of St Patrick’s School organises Sabeel on Chehlum

Pakistan

Principal of St Patrick’s School organises Sabeel on Chehlum

KARACHI: In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony and compassion, Father Mario, a respected Christian leader,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Rotary Club honours FAST Cables

Pakistan

Rotary Club honours FAST Cables

LAHORE: The Rotary Club of Lahore Corporate recently hosted a significant meeting, welcoming Kamaal Mian, Managing...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Book on advertising ‘Executive Doodles’ launched by Ahmed Kapadia

Pakistan

Book on advertising ‘Executive Doodles’ launched by Ahmed Kapadia

KARACHI: After 77 years of the existence of Pakistan’s advertising and marketing industry, the first book of its...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Zardari condoles with Rana Tanveer

Pakistan

Zardari condoles with Rana Tanveer

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, on Monday, expressed his condolence on the death of Rana Afzal Hussain, elder...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Chehlum observed amid tight security

Pakistan

Chehlum observed amid tight security

KARACHI: The city remained widely deserted as mourners observed the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) amid tight...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Voice, data services suspended partially

Pakistan

Voice, data services suspended partially

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) suspended voice and data services in some parts of the country...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Several districts of Sindh set to receive heavy rains

Pakistan

Several districts of Sindh set to receive heavy rains

KARACHI: Several districts of Sindh are set to receive heavy rains and winds throughout the week, as the Met Office...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

PM condemns terrorist attack in Kalat

Pakistan

PM condemns terrorist attack in Kalat

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Kalat killing police and...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

SC asks ECP to accept affiliation of PTI returned candidates

Pakistan

SC asks ECP to accept affiliation of PTI returned candidates

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to direct the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to accept the...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Single allegation: Multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif, other journalists not valid: IHC

Pakistan

Single allegation: Multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif, other journalists not valid: IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif and other journalists...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Stronger policy steps sought to integrate rehabilitation services

Pakistan

Stronger policy steps sought to integrate rehabilitation services

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while emphasising the importance of integrating rehabilitation services across all...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

2nd Specialized Training Course: 13 PAS officers visit CCP to understand its role

Pakistan

2nd Specialized Training Course: 13 PAS officers visit CCP to understand its role

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of thirteen officers from the 2nd Specialized Training Course (STC) of the Pakistan...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Bilawal condemns attack on innocent citizens

Pakistan

Bilawal condemns attack on innocent citizens

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the killing of innocent...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Citizens can get maps approved online by LDA: CM

Pakistan

Citizens can get maps approved online by LDA: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that citizens can get their residential maps approved by...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

DARE-RC initiates research grant cycle

Pakistan

DARE-RC initiates research grant cycle

KARACHI: Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) has marked the beginning of its first...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

CM satisfied over Urs security: ‘Data Ganj Baksh spread message of love, peace, tolerance’

Pakistan

CM satisfied over Urs security: ‘Data Ganj Baksh spread message of love, peace, tolerance’

LAHORE: “Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh spread the message of love, respect, peace and tolerance,” said Chief Minister...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

FS to represent Pakistan at CFM session in Cameroon

Pakistan

FS to represent Pakistan at CFM session in Cameroon

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 50th Session of...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky

Technology

Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky

ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Man accused over British riots released: lawyer

Pakistan

Man accused over British riots released: lawyer

LAHORE: A judicial magistrate Monday discharged suspect Farhan Asif from the charges of spreading disinformation...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Musakhail incident: NA Speaker expresses profound grief and sorrow

Pakistan

Musakhail incident: NA Speaker expresses profound grief and sorrow

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

PCB unveils five ‘Champions Cup’ team mentors

Sports

PCB unveils five ‘Champions Cup’ team mentors

LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis were on Monday confirmed as...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes worth Rs11bn

Pakistan

PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes worth Rs11bn

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved three development schemes worth Rs 11 billion on Monday. In this regard, ...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

PTI leader begging for ‘NRO’, says Kundi

Pakistan

PTI leader begging for ‘NRO’, says Kundi

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has claimed that the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Punjab govt to amend rules for Dastak programme

Pakistan

Punjab govt to amend rules for Dastak programme

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to amend rules of relevant departments for provision of services in an...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Relief on power bills starts under CM’s leadership: minister

Pakistan

Relief on power bills starts under CM’s leadership: minister

LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has announced that relief on electricity bills has started under ...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

IK says has no contact with ‘establishment’

Pakistan

IK says has no contact with ‘establishment’

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Monday,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Heavy to very heavy rains forecast for Punjab, KP

Pakistan

Heavy to very heavy rains forecast for Punjab, KP

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Two militaries decide to step up cooperation

Pakistan

Two militaries decide to step up cooperation

ISLAMABAD: During a meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Commander of the People’s Liberation Army...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Balochistan rocked by violence

Pakistan

Balochistan rocked by violence

QUETTA: At least 73 people were killed in Balochistan when militants attacked police stations, railway lines and...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

4 dead, 18 injured in Razmak blast

Pakistan

4 dead, 18 injured in Razmak blast

PESHAWAR: Four people were killed and 18 others injured in an explosion at the crowded Razmak Tehsil Bazaar in North...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Sales tax returns: KTBA seeks e-filing deadline extension

Business & Finance

Sales tax returns: KTBA seeks e-filing deadline extension

KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Choice posting: FBR chairman takes action against officer

Print

Choice posting: FBR chairman takes action against officer

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has taken disciplinary action against a BS-18...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Rs33.5bn incurred on Feb 8 elections: ECP

Print

Rs33.5bn incurred on Feb 8 elections: ECP

ISLAMABAD: As much as 33.5 billion rupees were incurred on the controversial February 8 general elections that saw...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Discos and KE: Rs1.90 per unit QTA for Q4FY24 approved

Print

Discos and KE: Rs1.90 per unit QTA for Q4FY24 approved

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday accorded approval to Quarterly Tariff...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Govt has failed to finalise policy on EV-charging stations

Print

Govt has failed to finalise policy on EV-charging stations

ISLAMABAD: The government has failed to finalize policy on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure regulations...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Govt considering installing prepaid power meters

Print

Govt considering installing prepaid power meters

MULTAN: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari said on Monday that the ruling coalition government is considering...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

FPA, QTA determination: SC asks Nepra to hold its meeting on Sep 5

Print

FPA, QTA determination: SC asks Nepra to hold its meeting on Sep 5

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to hold its meeting...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Service life of BQPS-I units: PSA opposes KE’s extension plea

Print

Service life of BQPS-I units: PSA opposes KE’s extension plea

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has opposed extension in operational life of Units 1 and 2 at the ...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Govt tells NA: Senior most SC judge appointed as CJP

Print

Govt tells NA: Senior most SC judge appointed as CJP

ISLAMABAD: As speculations of a possible tenure extension to the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Finnish financier apprised of Pakistan’s potential investment scope

Print

Finnish financier apprised of Pakistan’s potential investment scope

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Antti Partanen,...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Sectors: Jam chairs sectoral council meetings at TDAP headquarters

Business & Finance

Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Sectors: Jam chairs sectoral council meetings at TDAP headquarters

KARACHI: Two separate sectoral councils meetings on pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors were organised at TDAP HQ....

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

APTMA, German importers agree to boost bilateral trade expansion

Business & Finance

APTMA, German importers agree to boost bilateral trade expansion

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting delegation of German importers have agreed...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Business community expecting higher cuts in key policy rate: FPCCI

Business & Finance

Business community expecting higher cuts in key policy rate: FPCCI

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the policy rate cuts announced over the last two monetary...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Payment of Annual Fees: SECP asks registered Pension Fund Managers to follow new timelines

Business & Finance

Payment of Annual Fees: SECP asks registered Pension Fund Managers to follow new timelines

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all registered Pension Fund...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Jam to attend ‘Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum’ in Baku

Business & Finance

Jam to attend ‘Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum’ in Baku

ISLAMABAD: The Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum, scheduled for September 16 in Baku, will be led by Federal Minister ...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

The scourge of girl-child marriages

Editorials

The scourge of girl-child marriages

EDITORIAL: A recent press report about alarming rise in girl-child marriages in exchange for money in villages of...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Astute judgement

Editorials

Astute judgement

EDITORIAL: No doubt the Supreme Court tried to end the controversy surrounding the Mubarak Sani case, expunging...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Taxing traders – same old story

Editorials

Taxing traders – same old story

EDITORIAL: The same old story plays out every time FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) gets serious about taxing traders....

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Telecom operators begin comprehensive cybersecurity audit

Business & Finance

Telecom operators begin comprehensive cybersecurity audit

ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have started a comprehensive cybersecurity audit aimed at ensuring the security of the...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Posted Rs75bn loss in 2023: PIACL liabilities rise to Rs825bn with Rs161bn assets

Business & Finance

Posted Rs75bn loss in 2023: PIACL liabilities rise to Rs825bn with Rs161bn assets

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) made a loss of Rs75 billion approximately during...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Oil climbs 3pc as Libya output cuts further supply concerns

Business & Finance

Oil climbs 3pc as Libya output cuts further supply concerns

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled 3% higher on Monday as production cuts in Libya added to supply concerns stemming from...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Board meetings scheduled till Sept 4: Pakistan not on IMF agenda yet

Print

Board meetings scheduled till Sept 4: Pakistan not on IMF agenda yet

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Tax collection optimisation goal in focus

Print

Tax collection optimisation goal in focus

ISLAMABAD: The steering committee meeting of the Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) here on Monday explored...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Wind power in Pakistan: how a promising renewable energy source fell out of favour

Perspectives

Wind power in Pakistan: how a promising renewable energy source fell out of favour

Pakistan’s journey with wind power, once seen as a key element in the country’s renewable energy landscape, has...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 12:04am

Canada to allow fewer temporary foreign workers

World

Canada to allow fewer temporary foreign workers

OTTAWA: Canada will allow in fewer temporary foreign workers under tightened rules announced Monday, part of a...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 11:43pm

Macron rejects left-wing government to end deadlock

World

Macron rejects left-wing government to end deadlock

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a government led by the left-wing New Popular...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:40pm

UN humanitarian operations in Gaza forced to halt: official

World

UN humanitarian operations in Gaza forced to halt: official

Deir Al-Balah municipality says Israeli evacuation orders have so far displaced 250,000 people

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:28pm

PCB postpones national team’s ‘surgery’ citing lack of backup players

Sports

PCB postpones national team’s ‘surgery’ citing lack of backup players

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that the board wanted to replace out-of-form...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:51pm

Dow, S&P 500 edge up as rate-cut bets firm; energy stocks rise

Markets

Dow, S&P 500 edge up as rate-cut bets firm; energy stocks rise

The Dow and the S&P 500 inched up in choppy trading on Monday as markets cemented bets on an imminent rate cut...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 08:20pm

Pakistan court acquits man charged with cybercrime linked to British riots

Pakistan

Pakistan court acquits man charged with cybercrime linked to British riots

LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted a local man of cybercrime offences involving the spread of fake online...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:35pm

Bangladesh floods leave 23 dead, 5.7 million people affected

World

Bangladesh floods leave 23 dead, 5.7 million people affected

DHAKA: The death toll from devastating floods caused by relentless monsoon rain and overflowing rivers in Bangladesh...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 08:04pm

Kuwait signs 15-year deal for Qatar gas supply

Markets

Kuwait signs 15-year deal for Qatar gas supply

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s state oil giant on Monday announced a 15-year deal for the supply of natural gas from Qatar,...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:54pm

Afghanistan’s Taliban govt says morality law will be ‘gently’ enforced

World

Afghanistan’s Taliban govt says morality law will be ‘gently’ enforced

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said Monday a recently ratified morality law would be enforced “gently”,...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:49pm

Pakistan and Bangladesh fined for slow over rates in 1st Test

Sports

Pakistan and Bangladesh fined for slow over rates in 1st Test

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Bangladesh have been fined and docked World Test Championship points over slow over rates...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:42pm

KSE-100 Index loses 230 points in volatile session

Markets

KSE-100 Index loses 230 points in volatile session

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a volatile session on Monday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index swayed in both...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:37pm

Most Gulf markets gain on Fed rate-cut hopes

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain on Fed rate-cut hopes

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled the U.S....

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:33pm

British band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’?

Life & Style

British band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’?

LONDON: Oasis, one of the 1990s rock bands that defined Britpop, is set to reunite as brothers Noel and Liam...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:29pm

IBM to close China R&D department, affecting over 1,000 jobs

Business & Finance

IBM to close China R&D department, affecting over 1,000 jobs

BEIJING: IBM will completely shut its China R&D operation, affecting more than 1,000 jobs, the US technology...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:41pm

Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim

World

Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim

CAIRO/GAZA: Israel issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on Sunday, forcing...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:34pm

IT prods Indian shares towards record highs after Powell’s dovish tilt

Markets

IT prods Indian shares towards record highs after Powell’s dovish tilt

BENGALURU: Indian information technology stocks pushed domestic shares to within touching distance of a record high...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:14pm

Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, financials weigh

Markets

Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, financials weigh

CSE All-Share index settled 1.43% lower at 11,199.58

Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:11pm

Chinese PLA Ground Forces’ commander calls on COAS Munir

Pakistan

Chinese PLA Ground Forces’ commander calls on COAS Munir

Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:56pm

Palm oil climbs to one-month high on Indonesia’s tax, biodiesel plans

Markets

Palm oil climbs to one-month high on Indonesia’s tax, biodiesel plans

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for the fourth consecutive day on Monday to close at their highest in...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:09pm

Pakistan’s largest IPP HUBCO posts profit of Rs75.3bn in FY24

Markets

Pakistan’s largest IPP HUBCO posts profit of Rs75.3bn in FY24

Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), saw its profit increase by...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:32pm

Bangladesh operations: Bank Alfalah receives non-binding offer from Sri Lanka’s Hattan National Bank

Business & Finance

Bangladesh operations: Bank Alfalah receives non-binding offer from Sri Lanka’s Hattan National Bank

Hattan National Bank (HNB), a private-sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, has made a non-binding offer to acquire...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:55pm

Kenyan shilling steady in muted trade; no reaction to S&P downgrade

Markets

Kenyan shilling steady in muted trade; no reaction to S&P downgrade

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable on Monday, with traders saying market activity was muted despite S&P...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:37pm

Russia launched more than 100 missiles, around 100 drones on Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

World

Russia launched more than 100 missiles, around 100 drones on Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia used more than 100 missiles and about 100 drones in Monday’s...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:18pm

Kremlin says it has yet to see accusations against Telegram’s Durov

World

Kremlin says it has yet to see accusations against Telegram’s Durov

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday it did not know what Telegram founder Pavel Durov, arrested by French police on...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:15pm

Kamala Harris puts housing at center of economic pitch to US voters

World

Kamala Harris puts housing at center of economic pitch to US voters

WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is promising to build more housing as the centerpiece of...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:12pm

HBL registers Rs14.01bn profit during April-June 2024

Business & Finance

HBL registers Rs14.01bn profit during April-June 2024

HBL’s profit-after-tax for the April-June period of 2024 registered a 7% increase, clocking in at Rs14.01 billion...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 04:02pm

Shell Pakistan posts Rs1.1bn profit in Apr-Jun 2024, over 86% lower year-on-year

Business & Finance

Shell Pakistan posts Rs1.1bn profit in Apr-Jun 2024, over 86% lower year-on-year

Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL), a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum Company Limited, announced a profit of Rs1.13 billion...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 02:41pm

QatarEnergy, Kuwait Petroleum Corp to agree long-term LNG deal

Markets

QatarEnergy, Kuwait Petroleum Corp to agree long-term LNG deal

KUWAIT: State-owned QatarEnergy and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation will sign a long-term sales and purchase agreement...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 02:25pm

Major Gulf markets gain on dovish Fed outlook

Markets

Major Gulf markets gain on dovish Fed outlook

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 02:23pm

Pakistani pilgrim bus crashes in Iran, killing three: media

Pakistan

Pakistani pilgrim bus crashes in Iran, killing three: media

TEHRAN: At least three people have been killed and 48 others wounded when a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims crashed...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 06:49pm

Eurozone stocks mixed at the open

Markets

Eurozone stocks mixed at the open

PARIS: Eurozone stock markets diverged in opening deals on Monday after US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 01:33pm

Hub Power Holdings enters JV for mineral exploration in Pakistan

Business & Finance

Hub Power Holdings enters JV for mineral exploration in Pakistan

Hub Power Holdings Limited (HPHL) has entered into a joint venture agreement with a mining company Ark Metals...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 07:35pm

21 terrorists killed in Balochistan after security forces respond to several attacks

Pakistan

21 terrorists killed in Balochistan after security forces respond to several attacks

The military's media wing says 14 security personnel martyred during clearance operations

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:13pm

Shanghai copper hits 3-week high on rate cut hopes, demand recovery

Markets

Shanghai copper hits 3-week high on rate cut hopes, demand recovery

Copper prices in Shanghai climbed to their highest in more than three weeks on Monday, supported by a rebound in...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 12:26pm

Philippines says two new mpox cases are milder variant

World

Philippines says two new mpox cases are milder variant

MANILA: The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 12:23pm

Telegram’s Durov still held by French police, franceinfo reports

World

Telegram’s Durov still held by French police, franceinfo reports

PARIS: Russia-born billionaire and Telegram owner Pavel Durov was still being detained for questioning by French...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 12:10pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 26	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 26	143.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 26	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 26	1.32
Euro to USD / Aug 26	1.12

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 23	5,634.61
Nasdaq / Aug 23	17,877.79
Dow Jones / Aug 23	41,175.08
India Sensex / Aug 26	81,692.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 26	38,110.22
Hang Seng / Aug 26	17,809.91
FTSE 100 / Aug 26	8,327.78
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 26	18,585.17

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 23	224,623
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 26	75.58
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 26	18,235
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 26	2,515.13
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 26	71.34
Petrol/Litre / Aug 27	260.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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