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Tit-for-tat: Pakistan adopts resolution against US call for election probe

Resolution condemns US representatives' move, terming that contrary to facts and interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:56pm

Markets

KSE-100 closes nearly flat on last day of FY2023-24

In FY2023-24, benchmark index shows 89% growth

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 07:48pm

Pakistan

HRCP raises alarm over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan ahead of Doha talks

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised concerns over the United Nations (UN) led talks with the...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 06:34pm

Markets

Brokerage houses see inflation rate in Pakistan to go over 12% in June

Two brokerage houses said they see CPI-based inflation reading inching slightly higher, and hovering around 12-13%...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:58pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs700 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan continued to register gains for the second consecutive session, in line with an increase in...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 03:32pm

Pakistan

Contempt of court: SC accepts Vawda, Kamal’s apologies

The Supreme Court (SC) accepted on Friday apologies tendered by lawmakers Faisal Vawda and Mustafa Kamal on their...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 09:34pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Ismail Industries to set up subsidiary in UAE

Offering a business-friendly environment, the UAE has emerged as the top destination for Pakistani corporations as...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 10:29pm

Pakistan

Govt passes tax-laden budget ahead of talks on fresh IMF loan

Some amendments part of the final budget

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:57pm

Markets

PTCL secures $400mn loan from IFC for Telenor Pakistan acquisition

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has secured debt financing of up to $400 million from the...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 05:35pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from June 27, 2024

Published 28 Jun, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan can be targeted under Azm-e-Istehkam: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister says operation not a hasty decision, but necessary measure to combat terrorism

Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:28pm

Pakistan

Omar Ayub resigns as PTI secretary general

Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub on Thursday stepped down as the party’s secretary general and...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:10pm

Markets

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $239mn to fall below $9bn

Central bank attributes decrease in reserves to external debt repayments

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

China hails establishment of Special Protection Unit for foreigners in Islamabad

China on Thursday appreciated the establishment of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) in Islamabad for the protection...

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:01pm

Pakistan

Iddat case: Islamabad court rejects Imran, wife’s plea

A district and sessions court rejected on Thursday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife...

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:04pm

Markets

Circular debt: govt approves Rs82bn payment to OGDC

The government has approved a payment of Rs82 billion ($233.17 million) to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited...

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 05:37pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs400 in Pakistan

After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday in contrast to a...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:40pm

Pakistan

Probe into general election: Pakistan to pass its own resolution in response to US, says Dar

Draft resolution prepared by Pakistan will be shared with the opposition and treasury benches, adds the foreign minister

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 09:02pm

Markets

KSE-100 gains 253 points amid low volume

Positive sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the second...

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:07pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from June 26, 2024

Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:46am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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