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Submarine cable fault near Qatar may affect Pakistan internet users: PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday a submarine cable fault near Qatar might impact...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:01pm

Pakistan

Four new submarine cables being introduced to boost internet speed, NA panel told

Internet shutdowns are enforced by PTA based on directions from federal government, Ministry of Interior, and honorable courts during law and order situations, PTA chairman explains

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 11:04pm

Markets

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $143mn, now stand at $11.71bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $143 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:52pm

Pakistan

Efforts underway to make nuclear Pakistan an economic power: Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that the government was making all-out efforts...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:19pm

Pakistan

FO expresses concern over Indian extraterritorial killings in Pakistan

Foreign Office on Thursday expressed concerns over Indian extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings inside...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 06:59pm

Pakistan

Second round of talks: PTI seeks time to consult Imran Khan on ‘list of demands’

Third round of negotiations is due next week

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:30pm

Markets

Sale of petroleum products up 3% in December amid higher demand

The sale of total petroleum products in Pakistan clocked in at 1.28 million tons in December, an increase of 3% on a...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:10pm

Pakistan

Eyeing stronger Pakistan-US ties, Aurangzeb advocates diaspora engagement

In a bid to strengthen economic ties with the US, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Rizwan...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:54pm

Markets

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,100 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday in line with their gain in the international rate. In the local...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:31pm

Pakistan

May 9 riots: 19 convicts granted pardon, says ISPR

They will be released after completion of procedural formalities

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:34pm

Pakistan

PBC urges govt to avoid past mistakes, identifies five risks to Pakistan’s economy

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the country’s leading corporate advocacy platform, highlighted five major...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 06:11pm

Markets

Volatility seen at PSX, KSE-100 closes nearly flat

A volatile session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index swung in both...

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:21pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates January 1, 2025

Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:50am

Pakistan

MWM ends countrywide sit-ins after Kurram peace deal

The Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen announced on Wednesday that it has called off its sit-ins across the country...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan Navy seizes large consignment of drugs in North Arabian Sea

The Pakistan Navy has successfully seized a large consignment of drugs during a successful anti-narcotics operation...

Published 01 Jan, 2025 10:43pm

Pakistan

Kurram dispute: Grand jirga strikes peace deal as both sides sign agreement

Both sides agree to dismantle bunkers and surrender their weapons

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:08pm

Pakistan

Will facilitate protesters but not allow road blockade, Sindh minister says on sit-ins in Karachi

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar said on Wednesday that the provincial government was ready to facilitate the...

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 08:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, India exchange list of nuclear facilities under annual practice

Pakistan and India exchanged on Wednesday the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities. The...

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:26pm

Pakistan

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 4.1% in December 2024

Reading in line with government projection, strengthens case for continued monetary easing

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 09:40pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan

After remaining unchanged in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday in line with their...

Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:11pm

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 2	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 2	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 2	156.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 2	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,881.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 1	19,310.79
Dow Jones / Jan 1	42,544.22
India Sensex / Jan 2	79,764.68
Hang Seng / Jan 2	19,586.19
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,177.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	19,923.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	241,773.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 2	71.98
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 2	2,635.56
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 2	68.76
Petrol/Litre / Jan 3	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jan 2 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.66 ▲ 0.80 (13.65%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 2 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.85 ▲ 0.80 (13.22%)
Tri-Star Power / Jan 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.87 ▲ 0.63 (12.02%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 2 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.47 ▲ 1.00 (11.81%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 2 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.69 ▲ 4.34 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 2 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	629.66 ▲ 57.24 (10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Jan 2 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	217.42 ▲ 19.77 (10.00%)
Exide (PAK) / Jan 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	889.49 ▲ 80.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 2 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.97 ▼ -0.72 (-19.51%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 2 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.90 ▼ -3.10 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 2 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	34.76 ▼ -3.86 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 2 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	108.10 ▼ -11.97 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 2 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.60 ▼ -8.62 (-9.88%)
National Silk / Jan 2 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 2 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.41 ▼ -4.04 (-9.75%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 2 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.36 ▼ -3.53 (-8.85%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 2 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.51 ▼ -0.51 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 2 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	88,905,675 ▲ 0.88
Cnergyico PK / Jan 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,999,946 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,859,219 ▲ 0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,831,962 ▼ -0.20
Telecard Limited / Jan 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	60,523,518 ▲ 0.72
B.O.Punjab / Jan 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,412,470 ▼ -0.17
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 2 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,276,943 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Jan 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,978,834 ▲ 0.11
Aisha Steel Mill / Jan 2 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,731,868 ▼ -0.39

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