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Pakistan

President, PM reaffirm Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri people

In their messages on the occasion of “Kashmir Black Day” today, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister...

Updated 27 Oct, 2024 09:51pm

World

In response to Israeli strikes, Iran says it is ‘entitled’ to defend itself

Tehran says the Zionist regime's continued occupation, illegal actions, and crimes are the primary causes of tension and insecurity in the region

Published 26 Oct, 2024 10:07pm

Markets

Pakistan’s IPO market sees strong revival in 2024 with Rs8bn raised on PSX so far

The IPO market in Pakistan has seen a remarkable revival in 2024, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed...

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan stands with Iran and neighbours, says PM after ‘Israeli aggression’

Foreign Office says UN must take immediate steps to bring an end to Israeli recklessness in the region and its criminal behaviour

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:33pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs2,000 in Pakistan

After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with their...

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 05:20pm

Pakistan

Justice Yahya Afridi takes oath as Pakistan’s 30th CJP

President Asif Ali Zardari administers oath to new chief justice

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 05:19pm

Markets

Aurangzeb optimistic about swift finalisation of ADB’s Country Partnership Framework

Finance minister engages with key partners at IMF- World Bank meetings

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:32pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 25, 2024

Published 26 Oct, 2024 08:35am

Pakistan

Cadet martyred in Lakki Marwat mosque attack: ISPR

A 19-year-old army cadet embraced martyrdom in an armed attack on a mosque during evening prayers in the Lakki...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 11:54pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema, Uzma released after court approves bail

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s two sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khanum, were released from the...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 10:24pm

Pakistan

Four cops injured as convoy of prison vans attacked near Sangjiani: police

The Islamabad police said on Friday it thwarted an attack on a convoy of three prison vans near Sangjiani Toll Plaza...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 09:54pm

Pakistan

Increase in stock market reflects investors’ confidence in govt policies, PM Shehbaz says

Remarks come after KSE-100 Index crossed record 90,000 level for first time during intra-day trading on Friday

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:33pm

Sports

Sri Lanka ‘A’ beat Pakistan Shaheens to reach Emerging Asia Cup T20 final

Sri Lanka ‘A’ beat Pakistan Shaheens by seven wickets in the first semifinal to qualify for the final of the ACC...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:47pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz hails Punjab police for eliminating 10 ‘khawarij’ in Mianwali

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised the Punjab Police for neutralizing 10 ‘Khawarij’ in a decisive...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 06:26pm

Business & Finance

OGDC’s profit down 16% in 1QFY25 amid lower sales

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 07:30pm

Markets

Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan declined further on Friday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 04:39pm

Markets

Lotte Chemical’s profit plunges 75% in 3QCY24

Despite higher revenue, Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LOTCHEM), a subsidiary of South Korean chemical giant Lotte...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:46pm

Pakistan

SC holds full court reference for outgoing CJP Qazi Faez Isa

A full court reference was held on Friday in honour of outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:48pm

Markets

KSE-100 closes shy of record 90,000 mark, continues winning streak amid strong buying

Benchmark index hits historic 90,000 level for first time during intra-day trading on Friday

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:46pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 24, 2024

Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:31am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 27	278.47
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 27	278.22
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 27	157.87
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 27	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 27	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 27	5,970.84
India Sensex / Dec 27	78,699.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 27	40,281.16
Nasdaq / Dec 27	19,238.48
Hang Seng / Dec 27	20,090.46
FTSE 100 / Dec 27	8,149.78
Dow Jones / Dec 27	42,992.21
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 27	19,984.32

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 27	70.60
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 27	234,225
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 27	2,621.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 27	68.89
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 28	17,785
Petrol/Litre / Dec 29	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 27 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.10 ▲ 1.00 (19.61%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.50 ▲ 0.60 (15.38%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.99 ▲ 1.00 (14.31%)
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.15 ▲ 1.00 (13.99%)
Chenab Ltd / Dec 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.61 ▲ 1.00 (11.61%)
Next Capital / Dec 27 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	10.90 ▲ 1.00 (10.10%)
Image Pakistan / Dec 27 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	20.31 ▲ 1.85 (10.02%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Dec 27 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53.08 ▲ 4.83 (10.01%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 27 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	208.88 ▲ 18.99 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 27 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.10 ▼ -1.00 (-10.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 27 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.15 ▼ -4.46 (-10.00%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.71 ▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 27 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	131 ▼ -14.19 (-9.77%)
Jauharabad Sug / Dec 27 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	21 ▼ -2.10 (-9.09%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 27 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	8.62 ▼ -0.86 (-9.07%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 27 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	200.20 ▼ -19.80 (-9.00%)
MithchellsFruit / Dec 27 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	243 ▼ -23.05 (-8.66%)
Grays Leasing / Dec 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.71 ▼ -0.48 (-7.75%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	104,369,036 ▲ 0.78
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,731,608 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,907,628 ▲ 1.54
Cnergyico PK / Dec 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,110,243 ▲ 0.30
Hascol Petrol / Dec 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	34,416,789 ▲ 0.06
B.O.Punjab / Dec 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,318,392 ▲ 0.04
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	26,183,062 ▲ 0.50
Sui South Gas / Dec 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,823,481 ▲ 3.11
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 27 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	25,520,925 ▼ -0.08

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