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SECP to amend Research Analyst Regulations, 2015

Business & Finance

SECP to amend Research Analyst Regulations, 2015

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to amend the Research Analyst...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:47am

Iran purchase Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets

World

Iran purchase Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets

DUBAI: Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup

World

DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup

BEIJING: Chinese startup DeepSeek said on Monday it will temporarily limit registrations due to a cyberattack after...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Putin hails Soviet army for ending ‘total evil’ of Auschwitz

World

Putin hails Soviet army for ending ‘total evil’ of Auschwitz

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised Soviet soldiers for ending the “total evil” of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu

World

UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu

LONDON: A “rare” human case of bird flu has been detected in England, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA)...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Diplomatic missions: financial malfeasance?

Editorials

Diplomatic missions: financial malfeasance?

EDITORIAL: The culture of extravagance, disregard for fundamental principles of financial probity, and failure to...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

One-billion-dollar commercial loan

Editorials

One-billion-dollar commercial loan

EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum held annually...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

CPLA No 836-K of 2020: Two-judge bench should not have heard it, says Justice Mandokhail

Pakistan

CPLA No 836-K of 2020: Two-judge bench should not have heard it, says Justice Mandokhail

ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a two-judge bench should not have heard CPLA No 836-K of 2020, when it...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Japanese envoy calls on PM

Pakistan

Japanese envoy calls on PM

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Talk boycott decision disappoints PM

Pakistan

Talk boycott decision disappoints PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed disappointment on Monday over the opposition Pakistan...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

SC discharges show-cause notice against additional registrar

Pakistan

SC discharges show-cause notice against additional registrar

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) accepting the explanation of SC Additional Registrar (Judicial) Nazar Abbas...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Policy rate cut will boost investor confidence: PM

Business & Finance

Policy rate cut will boost investor confidence: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the policy rate reduction by 1 percent by State Bank of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Family pension allowed for minor kids till age of 21: FD

Pakistan

Family pension allowed for minor kids till age of 21: FD

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has stated that family pension to minor children will be admissible till the age of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Pleas against 26th Amendment: Constitutional bench issues notices to federation, others

Pakistan

Pleas against 26th Amendment: Constitutional bench issues notices to federation, others

ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench issued notices to the federation and others in petition against the 26th...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Peca Bill: journalists stage protest in Sindh Assembly

Pakistan

Peca Bill: journalists stage protest in Sindh Assembly

KARACHI: Parliamentary journalists reporting on the Sindh Assembly protested on Monday against the amendments to the...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Demand for steeper cut in policy rate

Business & Finance

Demand for steeper cut in policy rate

KARACHI Former President of Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) Ismail Sattar has said that business community on...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Content creators become focus, eligible for Dubai golden visa as city looks to attract 10,000 influencers

Life & Style

Content creators become focus, eligible for Dubai golden visa as city looks to attract 10,000 influencers

DUBAI: In an effort to attract 10,000 influencers to the city and position itself as a prime destination for digital...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

ABL and Fauree team up to provide digital financing solutions to SMEs

Business & Finance

ABL and Fauree team up to provide digital financing solutions to SMEs

LAHORE: Allied Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Fauree Tech Pvt. Limited, a leading fintech ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Southern Zone: APTMA terms decision to increase gas tariff for CPPs anti-textile exports

Business & Finance

Southern Zone: APTMA terms decision to increase gas tariff for CPPs anti-textile exports

KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Southern Zone terms Economic Coordination Committee’s...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Gold prices fall

Markets

Gold prices fall

KARACHI: Gold prices inched down on Monday, reflecting a slight dip in the global rates, traders said. The precious...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

JI chief condemns approval of massive rise in MPs’ salaries

Pakistan

JI chief condemns approval of massive rise in MPs’ salaries

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has strongly criticized the approval of massive increase in...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Encroachments: KPT successfully conducts grand operation

Pakistan

Encroachments: KPT successfully conducts grand operation

KARACHI: Anti encroachment is one of the agenda points of Prime Minister Task Force for revamping of Maritime Sector...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Matric practical exams postpone

Pakistan

Matric practical exams postpone

KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) postponed the Matric practical exams, originally scheduled...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

NA body for strengthening measures against rapid increase in HIV

Pakistan

NA body for strengthening measures against rapid increase in HIV

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Monday, while expressing serious...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

NA body told: Need to introduce proper legislation to facilitate winding up of PWD

Pakistan

NA body told: Need to introduce proper legislation to facilitate winding up of PWD

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works was informed on Monday that the government...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Pakistan reiterates unwavering commitment to One-China Policy

Pakistan

Pakistan reiterates unwavering commitment to One-China Policy

ISLAMABABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected baseless and unfounded allegations aimed at targeting Pakistan-China...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

PITB holds e-Procurement orientation, training session at PJA

Pakistan

PITB holds e-Procurement orientation, training session at PJA

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

PM asks PR to modernise its infrastructure

Pakistan

PM asks PR to modernise its infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistan Railways to modernise its infrastructure and...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

PMDFC preparing sewage system plans for 59 cities

Pakistan

PMDFC preparing sewage system plans for 59 cities

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that a comprehensive plan to solve urban sewage...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

ADB delegation informed: Punjab govt improving nursing curriculum

Pakistan

ADB delegation informed: Punjab govt improving nursing curriculum

LAHORE: The Punjab government is improving the nursing curriculum while steps are also being taken for capacity...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

SSWMB official assures full support to SAI

Pakistan

SSWMB official assures full support to SAI

KARACHI: The Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Tariq Ali Nizamani has assured full...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Farming community: VC UAF calls to disseminate modern agri trends

Pakistan

Farming community: VC UAF calls to disseminate modern agri trends

FAISALABAD: The progressive farmers are getting almost double production than average per acre productivity for ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

JCP de-notifies senior puisne judges of LHC, BHC and PHC as members

Pakistan

JCP de-notifies senior puisne judges of LHC, BHC and PHC as members

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has de-notified the senior puisne Judges of the Lahore High Court,...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

PECA Amendment Bill: JAC decides to take part in PFUJ protest

Pakistan

PECA Amendment Bill: JAC decides to take part in PFUJ protest

KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has announced its participation in the protest by supporting the PFUJ’s...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

‘Online blasphemy’: Court sentences 4 men to death

Pakistan

‘Online blasphemy’: Court sentences 4 men to death

ISLAMABAD: A court has sentenced four men to death for posting blasphemous content online, a member of a group of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Senate panel clears bill: Objective to build a ‘digital nation’ picks up pace

Pakistan

Senate panel clears bill: Objective to build a ‘digital nation’ picks up pace

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Monday approved...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Non-protected domestic categories: Rs100/mmbtu hike balanced with gas utilities’ profits

Print

Non-protected domestic categories: Rs100/mmbtu hike balanced with gas utilities’ profits

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has adjusted the proposed Rs100 per mmbtu gas increase for non-protected domestic...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Govt striving to achieve cuts in energy cost: PM

Print

Govt striving to achieve cuts in energy cost: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government is diligently striving to achieve ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Cotton growers, ginners: NA body seeks data on tax deductions

Print

Cotton growers, ginners: NA body seeks data on tax deductions

ISLAMAABD: National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has sought data on tax...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

KE’s renewable energy project: Balochistan urges Centre to accord approval

Print

KE’s renewable energy project: Balochistan urges Centre to accord approval

ISLAMABAD: The government of Balochistan has requested for federal government’s support for the early approval of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Railways ministry says it will axe thousands of jobs

Print

Railways ministry says it will axe thousands of jobs

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways on Monday revealed that out of 95,859 sanctioned posts, 17,101 posts have ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

‘Country is poised to maintain growth momentum’

Print

‘Country is poised to maintain growth momentum’

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division stated that with strengthened economic fundamentals, declining inflation, and ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Senate panel passes controversial bill, amending cybercrime laws

Pakistan

Senate panel passes controversial bill, amending cybercrime laws

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday passed a controversial amendment bill to the...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Peca Bill: journalists, Opposition Senators stage walkout

Pakistan

Peca Bill: journalists, Opposition Senators stage walkout

ISLAMABAD: The protests from the opposition lawmakers and journalists against the controversial Prevention of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

IK, Bushra appeal against graft convictions

Pakistan

IK, Bushra appeal against graft convictions

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appealed against their convictions for...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Policy rate cut by 100bps to 12pc on easing inflation

Business & Finance

Policy rate cut by 100bps to 12pc on easing inflation

KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to reduce the policy...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

New banknotes to be released by year-end: SBP governor

Business & Finance

New banknotes to be released by year-end: SBP governor

KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmed, announced that the new design currency notes are...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

O/N repo, reverse repo rates revised

Business & Finance

O/N repo, reverse repo rates revised

KARACHI: With reduction in the key policy rate, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has also announced revised ...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Undervaluation, misdeclaration: Over 93.7pc of property deals fall short of Rs5m: FBR

Print

Undervaluation, misdeclaration: Over 93.7pc of property deals fall short of Rs5m: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Monday, shared that the level of...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Aurangzeb informs PBC: Tax policy unit to be relocated to MoF

Print

Aurangzeb informs PBC: Tax policy unit to be relocated to MoF

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has conveyed to Pakistan Business Council (PBC) that the government...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Guidelines for PSDP approved

Print

Guidelines for PSDP approved

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives approved the strategic guidelines for...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Non-availability of NJHP project: Consumers overpaid Rs167.787bn for costly power

Print

Non-availability of NJHP project: Consumers overpaid Rs167.787bn for costly power

ISLAMABAD: A high-level committee headed by the Minister for Power has held that consumers had paid an additional...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Gas market: private sector likely to help reduce circular debt

Print

Gas market: private sector likely to help reduce circular debt

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has facilitated the energy sector to allow private...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 27, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 28, 2025)...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs

World

Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs

BRUSSELS: Elon Musk’s Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

EU ministers agree on roadmap to ease Syria sanctions

World

EU ministers agree on roadmap to ease Syria sanctions

BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers have agreed on a roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria, the bloc’s foreign...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 12:56am

Hezbollah does not accept reasons for time extension for Israeli troop withdrawal, chief says

World

Hezbollah does not accept reasons for time extension for Israeli troop withdrawal, chief says

CAIRO: Lebanese Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that the group would not accept any justifications to...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 12:48am

Trump and Big Tech: the US president has been taking notes

Perspectives

Trump and Big Tech: the US president has been taking notes

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump’s second inauguration into the Oval Office was highlighted by one...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 11:02pm

EU to redeploy mission at Gaza border crossing

World

EU to redeploy mission at Gaza border crossing

BRUSSELS: The European Union agreed Monday to restart a monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 10:56pm

India’s Modi says spoke to U.S. President Trump over phone

World

India’s Modi says spoke to U.S. President Trump over phone

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in a phone call on Monday, Modi...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 10:49pm

Nasdaq slumps on Chinese AI upstart, Nvidia loses some $400bn in value

Markets

Nasdaq slumps on Chinese AI upstart, Nvidia loses some $400bn in value

NEW YORK: The tech-rich Nasdaq tumbled early Monday as traders around Wall Street and other global bourses reacted...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 10:05pm

New currency notes to enter circulation in 2025, confirms SBP governor

Markets

New currency notes to enter circulation in 2025, confirms SBP governor

Notes of all existing denominations would be issued one by one instead in one go, according to the SBP chief

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:05pm

Afghans complain of rising food prices as currency loses value

World

Afghans complain of rising food prices as currency loses value

KABUL: Residents of the Afghan capital have complained of rising food prices as the local currency lost value...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

After NA, Senate panel also passes Digital Nation Pakistan Bill

Pakistan

After NA, Senate panel also passes Digital Nation Pakistan Bill

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Technology passed Monday the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill by a...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:50pm

Trump team not in touch with Kremlin: Russia

World

Trump team not in touch with Kremlin: Russia

MOSCOW: No-one in US President Donald Trump’s new administration has made contact with the Kremlin about setting up...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:33pm

US defense chief says military will keep aiding ‘mass deportations’

World

US defense chief says military will keep aiding ‘mass deportations’

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the military will keep assisting President Donald Trump’s...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:30pm

India, China agree to resume flights 5 years after stoppage

World

India, China agree to resume flights 5 years after stoppage

NEW DELHI: India and China agreed in principle on Monday to resume direct flights between the two nations, nearly...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:26pm

Chinese nationals should follow SOPs to raise their issues, says Lanjar

Pakistan

Chinese nationals should follow SOPs to raise their issues, says Lanjar

Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar said on Monday that Chinese nationals who moved the Sindh High Court (SHC)...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 08:07pm

Palestinians say two killed in Israeli West Bank strike

World

Palestinians say two killed in Israeli West Bank strike

TULKAREM: The Palestinian health ministry said Monday two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike in the...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:41pm

Tajikistan must stop expelling Afghan refugees: UN

World

Tajikistan must stop expelling Afghan refugees: UN

DUSHANBE: Tajikistan must stop expelling Afghan refugees, the UN refugee agency has told AFP, after the reclusive...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:38pm

Most Gulf markets fall amid US trade concerns

Markets

Most Gulf markets fall amid US trade concerns

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, although the...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:07pm

Pakistan dismisses allegations questioning commitment to One China Policy

Pakistan

Pakistan dismisses allegations questioning commitment to One China Policy

The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday rejected “unfounded and baseless” allegations targeting Pakistan’s commitment to a...

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:33pm

Aussie Open champion Sinner won’t defend his title in Rotterdam

Sports

Aussie Open champion Sinner won’t defend his title in Rotterdam

PARIS: World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam as the Italian’s “body needs...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:23pm

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tickets to go on sale on Jan 28

Sports

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tickets to go on sale on Jan 28

The tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will go on sale at 2pm Pakistan time, the cricket’s governing body...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:21pm

Brazil defender Danilo leaves Juventus after contract terminated

Sports

Brazil defender Danilo leaves Juventus after contract terminated

MILAN: Danilo left Juventus on Monday after both the Brazil defender and the Serie A club announced that his...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:19pm

Copper retreats as China sells ahead of Lunar holiday

Markets

Copper retreats as China sells ahead of Lunar holiday

LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday as weak manufacturing data from top consumer China suggested deteriorating...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:00pm

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

Markets

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local market,...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:59pm

Hamas handed over list showing 25 hostages living, out of 33 due for release, Hamas official

World

Hamas handed over list showing 25 hostages living, out of 33 due for release, Hamas official

GAZA: Hamas has handed over to mediators a list showing that 25 Israeli hostages are still alive, out of 33...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:50pm

Energy stocks lift Sri Lankan shares

Markets

Energy stocks lift Sri Lankan shares

CSE All Share index settled up 0.75% at 17,044.67

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:41pm

World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies

World

World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies

DAR ES SALAAM: Policymakers around the globe should not react in haste to announcements by U.S. President Donald...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:38pm

Owen equals record with fastest ton as Hurricanes win BBL title

Sports

Owen equals record with fastest ton as Hurricanes win BBL title

HOBART: Mitchell Owen blasted a record-equalling century off just 39 balls to propel the Hobart Hurricanes to their...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:36pm

England name unchanged XI for must-win third T20 against India

Sports

England name unchanged XI for must-win third T20 against India

England have named an unchanged XI for Tuesday’s third T20 International (T20I) against India in Rajkot, a must-win...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:33pm

Jennifer Lopez bring 1950s Hollywood ‘diva’ to Sundance indie fest

Life & Style

Jennifer Lopez bring 1950s Hollywood ‘diva’ to Sundance indie fest

PARK CITY, United States: Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:29pm

Italy, Saudi Arabia ink strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

World

Italy, Saudi Arabia ink strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

MILAN: Italy signed agreements worth around $10 billion with Saudi Arabia as part of a strengthened strategic...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:24pm

Lebanese try again to return to southern border villages

World

Lebanese try again to return to southern border villages

BURJ AL MULUK: South Lebanon residents accompanied by the army tried to return to their villages on Monday, official...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:23pm

European demand to tighten global LNG market in 2025, Trump policies in spotlight

Markets

European demand to tighten global LNG market in 2025, Trump policies in spotlight

SINGAPORE/LONDON: The global liquefied natural gas market could remain tight this year as rising European demand...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:12pm

India’s Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year after stellar 2024

Sports

India’s Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year after stellar 2024

Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:08pm

Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough

World

Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough

CAIRO: Tens of thousands of Palestinians began moving along the main roads leading north in Gaza on Monday as Israel...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:56pm

Bulk of Pakistan’s foreign debt repayment for FY25 already repaid: SBP chief

Pakistan

Bulk of Pakistan’s foreign debt repayment for FY25 already repaid: SBP chief

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad on Monday said “bulk of” the country’s foreign debt for the...

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 09:51pm

Palestinians must not be expelled from Gaza, Berlin says after Trump comments

World

Palestinians must not be expelled from Gaza, Berlin says after Trump comments

BERLIN: The Palestinian population must not be expelled from Gaza, the German foreign ministry said on Monday after...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:40pm

Earnings woes drag Indian shares to seven-month low

Markets

Earnings woes drag Indian shares to seven-month low

Indian shares slid more than 1% on Monday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex indexes finishing at seven-month...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:33pm

Palm oil ends flat as lower export estimates counter supply concerns

Markets

Palm oil ends flat as lower export estimates counter supply concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended flat on Monday as weakness in the Chicago soyoil contract and lower...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:30pm

In line with expectations: SBP reduces key interest rate by 100bps, takes it to 12%

Business & Finance

In line with expectations: SBP reduces key interest rate by 100bps, takes it to 12%

MPC expects headline inflation for FY25 to average between 5.5-7.5%

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 11:35pm

PM Shehbaz orders issuance of red warrants for human trafficking offenders

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders issuance of red warrants for human trafficking offenders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered on Monday the issuance of red warrants for the human trafficking offenders....

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 09:50pm

PECA amendments: PFUJ announces strike tomorrow

Pakistan

PECA amendments: PFUJ announces strike tomorrow

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced a strike on January 28 against amendments to the...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 03:42pm

Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in firms with property in Makkah, Medina

World

Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in firms with property in Makkah, Medina

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s market regulator said on Monday it would allow foreign investment in listed companies that own...

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

India minister pledges to evict 'illegal' immigrants from capital

World

India minister pledges to evict 'illegal' immigrants from capital

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's closest political ally has pledged to rid the capital of "illegal'...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 02:46pm

Kremlin says awaits 'signals' from US on possible Putin-Trump meeting

World

Kremlin says awaits 'signals' from US on possible Putin-Trump meeting

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Monday it was still awaiting "signals" from the United States about a possible meeting...

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 04:43pm

Italy's Meloni downplays Trump's Gaza comments

World

Italy's Meloni downplays Trump's Gaza comments

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday she does not believe Donald Trump has a "defined plan" to...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 02:39pm

Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

Life & Style

Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 02:21pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 27	278.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 27	278.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 27	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 27	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 27	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 24	6,101.24
Nasdaq / Jan 24	19,954.30
Dow Jones / Jan 24	44,424.25
India Sensex / Jan 27	75,346.55
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 27	39,565.80
Hang Seng / Jan 27	20,197.77
FTSE 100 / Jan 27	8,485.58
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 27	21,124.29

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 24	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 24	248,285
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 27	74.82
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 27	2,763.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 27	67.70
Petrol/Litre / Jan 28	256.13

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Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Jan 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.93 ▲ 0.49 (14.24%)
Chenab Ltd / Jan 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.57 ▲ 1 (13.21%)
B. F. Mod. / Jan 27 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.39 ▲ 0.89 (11.87%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 27 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	25.36 ▲ 2.31 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 27 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	36.70 ▲ 3.34 (10.01%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 27 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	113.69 ▲ 10.34 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Jan 27 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	25.85 ▲ 2.35 (10%)
Archroma Pak / Jan 27 Archroma Pakistan Limited(ARPL)	478.56 ▲ 43.51 (10%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	12.24 ▲ 1.11 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 27 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	17.52 ▼ -1.95 (-10.02%)
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	39.53 ▼ -4.39 (-10%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 27 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	28.50 ▼ -3.14 (-9.92%)
Arctic Textile / Jan 27 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	18.90 ▼ -2.08 (-9.91%)
Apna Microfin. / Jan 27 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.09 ▼ -1.1 (-9.83%)
National Silk / Jan 27 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Gammon Pak / Jan 27 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	38 ▼ -4.04 (-9.61%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jan 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	2.57 ▼ -0.27 (-9.51%)
Synthetic Prod / Jan 27 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	41 ▼ -4.06 (-9.01%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	61,454,571 ▼ -0.13
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	57,677,562 ▼ -4.39
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,767,457 ▼ -0.06
The Searle Co. / Jan 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	26,713,969 ▼ -5.54
Pak Elektron / Jan 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	22,757,545 ▲ 0.67
Fauji Cement / Jan 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,797,108 ▼ -0.46
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 27 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	18,489,077 ▼ -6.73
P.T.C.L. / Jan 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	18,264,183 ▲ 0.82
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	17,202,553 ▲ 0.67

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