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KSE-100 loses 1,332 points after volatile trading

Selling pressure observed in key sectors including commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:28pm

Pakistan

£190mn case: verdict to be announced on January 13

The verdict in the 190 million pounds case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister...

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:38pm

Markets

Engro Holdings appoints Abdul Samad Dawood as CEO

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Engro Holdings Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, has appointed Abdul...

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 08:08pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

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Published 06 Jan, 2025 09:02am

Pakistan

Pakistan Banks’ Association CEO pays rich tribute to Arshad A. Zuberi

Muneer Kamal, CEO and Secretary General of Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), termed the demise of Arshad A. Zuberi,...

Published 06 Jan, 2025 12:01am

Markets

In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors

Both leaders discuss economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and promotion of mutual interests on global stage, Prime Minister's Office says

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

Technology

Elon Musk says ‘waiting for approval from the government’ to launch Starlink in Pakistan

Tech billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink had applied to launch internet services in Pakistan...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 08:37pm

Sports

Saim Ayub to travel to London for treatment: PCB

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will travel to London for “immediate treatment” for his ankle injury, the cricket...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:13pm

Pakistan

Right to Self-Determination Day: President, PM affirm Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri people

Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan to continue political, and diplomatic support to Kashmiris

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:07pm

Pakistan

Bomb attack on FC bus in Balochistan’s Turbat leaves four dead

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti condemns the attack

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:27pm

Business & Finance

Adhoc bandwidth arranged, no internet service degradation now: PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that there is no degradation of internet...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:25pm

Pakistan

Kurram DC injured in firing on convoy near Bagan

President, PM assert no tolerance for sabotage of Kurram peace agreement

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates January 3, 2025

Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:49am

Sports

Saim Ayub ruled out of second South Africa Test after ankle injury

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the remained of the Cape Town Test after suffering an ankle...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:46pm

Pakistan

Uraan Pakistan designed to avoid pitfalls of previous initiatives: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning minister says Vision 2010, Vision 2025 derailed due to political instability, policy discontinuity

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:00pm

Markets

Sugar Advisory Board meeting: Tanveer assures stability in sugar prices

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that all necessary measures...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:36pm

Markets

Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,200 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their rise in the international rates. In the local market,...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:44pm

Markets

Cotton arrival in Pakistan slumps sharply in December 2024

Cotton arrival in Pakistan registered a significant decline of 33% as of December 31, 2024, compared to the same...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:03pm

Pakistan

National interest is supreme: PM Shehbaz vows united front against terrorism

Says the center, provinces and defense institutions should collectively formulate a coordinated plan to eradicate terrorism

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:03pm

Technology

Teams ‘working diligently’ to resolve internet disruption, says PTCL

Submarine fault near Qatar has affected Pakistan's internet, broadband speeds

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:05pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 29	278.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 29	278.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 29	155.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 29	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 29	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 29	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 28	6,067.70
Nasdaq / Jan 28	19,733.59
Dow Jones / Jan 28	44,850.35
India Sensex / Jan 29	76,280.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 29	39,346.10
Hang Seng / Jan 29	20,225.11
FTSE 100 / Jan 29	8,526.69
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 29	21,503.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 28	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 28	247,560.80
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 29	73.75
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 29	2,761.08
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 29	67.12
Petrol/Litre / Jan 30	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 29 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	11.63 ▲ 1.06 (10.03%)
Redco Textile / Jan 29 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	19.97 ▲ 1.82 (10.03%)
Jauharabad Sug / Jan 29 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	21.84 ▲ 1.99 (10.03%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 29 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	14.81 ▲ 1.35 (10.03%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 29 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	44.41 ▲ 4.04 (10.01%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 29 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	86.43 ▲ 7.86 (10%)
Supernet Ltd. / Jan 29 Supernet Limited (GEM)(GEMSPNL)	19.80 ▲ 1.8 (10%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 29 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	30.69 ▲ 2.79 (10%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Jan 29 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	398.70 ▲ 36.25 (10%)

Stock	Price
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jan 29 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4.51 ▼ -0.85 (-15.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 29 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.88 ▼ -1 (-12.69%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 29 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.25 ▼ -0.32 (-12.45%)
Punjab Mod / Jan 29 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.60 ▼ -0.33 (-11.26%)
National Silk / Jan 29 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.29 ▼ -5.48 (-10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Jan 29 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	306 ▼ -34 (-10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 29 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	111.67 ▼ -12.41 (-10%)
Crescent Steel / Jan 29 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	112.88 ▼ -12.54 (-10%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 29 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	82.02 ▼ -8.63 (-9.52%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	67,917,203 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,182,412 ▲ 0.14
Sui South Gas / Jan 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,454,322 ▼ -1.6
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,207,516 ▲ 0.11
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,339,311 ▼ -0.04
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 29 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	26,038,104 ▼ -0.81
Dewan Motors / Jan 29 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,645,415 ▲ 3.11
Fauji Cement / Jan 29 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	18,743,736 ▼ -0.97
Lotte Chemical / Jan 29 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	14,546,524 ▼ -0.55

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