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Gas discovered at Chak 202-1 exploratory well in RYK

ISLAMABAD: OGDCL, the operator of Mari East Exploration License with 100 percent working interest, has discovered...

Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am

New coal-fired power plant starts operations today

LAHORE: In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s energy sector, a new 660 MW coal-fired power plant in Jamshoro is...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:23pm

Pakistan

UAF signs MoU with Country Plus Food

FAISALABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Country Plus...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:50am

Life & Style

FoodAg Expo 2024: culinary event at heart of global business

Hosted by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the FoodAg Expo 2024 transcended its agricultural...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 05:57pm

Pakistan

NUST awarded special technology zone’s status

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has been awarded...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:05am

Business & Finance

Transition towards cashless society to drive financial inclusion: Ali Irfan

ISLAMABAD: The transition towards a cashless society can significantly impact Pakistan’s economy by reducing the...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan

Patients’ Welfare Association holds seminar

KARACHI: Patients’ Welfare Association arranged a seminar Atiyah-e-Umeed followed by a blood camp at Arts Council...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am

Business & Finance

HBL Konnect launches ‘Aur Khelo’ tournament

KARACHI: Konnect by HBL (Konnect), the Bank’s branchless banking platform, leads the Esports scene in Pakistan ...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am

Business & Finance

Risk coverage increased for SMEs’ growth

KARACHI: In line with the Government’s efforts to give impetus to the SME sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am

Business & Finance

Tariff reforms stressed to drive export-led growth

ISLAMABAD: In follow-up of the Prime Minister’s constitution of the Committee on ‘tariff rationalisation for...

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am

Pakistan

NLC showcases its success at Food & Agricultural Exhibition

NLC has developed a robust cold chain supply system to all countries of Central Asia and other countries of the...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:13pm

Pakistan

Climate finance, innovation, and action: Acumen’s ACAP day sets the stage

Acumen Pakistan held its flagship ‘Acumen Climate Action for Pakistan (ACAP) Day’ recently at the Islamabad Serena...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:10pm

Pakistan

Sehgal draws admiration, wins accolades

ISLAMABAD: Named “Terms of Frustration”, “Dreams and the Reality”, and “The Kakar Model” in Ikram...

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 08:49am

Sports

Closing ceremony of 28th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship held

KARACHI: Ahmed Baig of Royal Palm Golf Club finally clinched the title of 28th CNS Open Golf Championship 2024 while...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:36am

Pakistan

15 new schemes prepared by WASA Faisalabad under ADP: FDA

FAISALABAD: Director General FDA Mohammad Asif Chaudhry has said that 15 new schemes have been prepared by WASA...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:36am

Pakistan

Punjab climate change policy, action plan finalised

LAHORE: In the light of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the elimination of smog along with...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

DG NLC inaugurates local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers

KARACHI: Director General NLC, Maj Gen Farrukh Rao, inaugurated the local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers in a...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Business & Finance

AIKO introduces N-Type ABC modules for Pak consumers

KARACHI: AIKO, a global leader in photovoltaic technology, is expanding into Pakistan with the introduction of its...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am

Pakistan

KE’s anti-theft drive continues

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continues its crackdown on electricity theft and defaulters with the support of law...

Published 10 Aug, 2024 08:11am

Business & Finance

PQAMC announces dividend for PQMIP

KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) is a leading dedicated Islamic Asset Management Company...

Published 10 Aug, 2024 08:10am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 3	278.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 3	27,843
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 3	157.26
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 3	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 3	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 3	5,942.47
India Sensex / Jan 3	79,223.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 3	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 3	19,621.68
Hang Seng / Jan 3	19,760.27
FTSE 100 / Jan 3	8,223.98
Dow Jones / Jan 3	42,732.13
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 3	19,906.08

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 3	73.96
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 3	243,488.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 3	2,640.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 3	67.66
Petrol/Litre / Jan 4	252.66
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 4	18,285

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Jan 3 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	6.87 ▲ 1.00 (17.04%)
Dewan Textile / Jan 3 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	7.50 ▲ 0.70 (10.29%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jan 3 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	28 ▲ 2.55 (10.02%)
Asim Textile / Jan 3 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	14.72 ▲ 1.34 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jan 3 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	39.34 ▲ 3.58 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	87.12 ▲ 7.92 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 3 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	692.63 ▲ 62.97 (10.00%)
Arpak Int. / Jan 3 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	76.89 ▲ 6.99 (10.00%)
Chakwal Spinning / Jan 3 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	79.30 ▲ 7.21 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 3 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	165.85 ▼ -18.43 (-10.00%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jan 3 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	163.24 ▼ -18.14 (-10.00%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jan 3 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	10.81 ▼ -1.19 (-9.92%)
National Silk / Jan 3 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.96 ▼ -5.48 (-9.88%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 3 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.50 ▼ -3.95 (-9.53%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 3 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.22 ▼ -0.63 (-9.20%)
Intermarket Securities / Jan 3 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	67.01 ▼ -6.76 (-9.16%)
Premium Textile / Jan 3 Premium Textile Mills Limited(PRET)	365.10 ▼ -34.90 (-8.72%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jan 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	27.30 ▼ -2.57 (-8.60%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 3 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	89,478,727 ▲ 0.26
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,529,816 ▼ -0.06
Telecard Limited / Jan 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	61,073,411 ▼ -0.38
Cnergyico PK / Jan 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	56,752,893 ▲ 0.01
Fauji Cement / Jan 3 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	54,319,935 ▼ -2.12
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 3 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	47,336,133 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	47,012,733 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Jan 3 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	37,387,280 ▲ 0.11
Bank Makramah / Jan 3 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	34,237,257 ▲ 0.25

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