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Pakistan

Modern technology to help enhance exports: minister

Federal Science and Technology Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has emphasized that Pakistan needed to increase its exports by adopting modern technologies in business for obtaining desired results and cope with the fast changing global trends. Through tr

Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Punjab may set up 'model farms'

Punjab government is actively considering establishing "Model Farms" across the Province in near future. The basic objective of the programme was to extend technical and financial support to the key players in selected horticulture value chains of the Pun

Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

SCCI chief vows to promote women entrepreneurship

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ashraf Malik pledged to continue efforts for the betterment of business community without discrimination while special focus would be accorded on the promotion of women entrepreneurship in

Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Efforts under way to hold 'Made in Sialkot' roadshow: Ijaz

Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A Khokhar has underscored the need of holding 'Made in Sialkot roadshow' for showcasing the products at home and abroad, he said that for this purpose coll

Published 18 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

All-out efforts under way to resolve problems of businessmen: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that government was mobilizing all available resources and channels to address the problems confronted by the business community the backbone of n

Published 13 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

'Support industry' in Sialkot: proposal under preparation

Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (north Zone) Musharraf Iqbal Khawaja has said that they are actively considering establishing "Support Industry" to facilitate the business community.

Published 05 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Five-year-plan initiated in 15 rice growing districts of Punjab

A five year programme under Agriculture Emergency a national programme for enhancing profitability through increasing productivity of rice has been lunched in 15 (fifteen )rice growing districts of the Punjab costing Rs.6.63 billion.

Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Government urged to exploit potentials of economic golden triangle

The exporters, manufacturers and traders belonging to Golden Economic Triangle of Pakistan had urged upon the government to take drastic steps for exploiting the unrealized the potentials of unique economic golden triangle of the country.

Published 09 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

SCCI chief to contest for FPCCI's top slot

The President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ashraf Malik has said that Dr. Nouman Idris Butt is fit for representing the Export Based Industry of Sialkot in the most enlightened manner and his nomination would serve the purpose

Published 07 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

PIA to be converted into profitable organisation: CEO

President and CEO national flag carrier Pakistan International Airline (PIA), Air Marshal Arshad Malik has said that adequate efforts were being made for tracking the national airline on modern lines on top priority basis.

Published 03 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

Exporters endorse PM's policy for enhancing exports: SCCI chief

Published 23 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Business & Finance

Government focuses on improving means of communication: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said that all available resources were being mobilized for providing better facilities of means of communication, drinking water and Sui gas facilities on

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

'Parties should demonstrate political maturity'

Provincial Minister for Special Education Ch. Muhammad Akhlaq has stressed upon the political leaders that they demonstrate political maturity and desist from politics of confrontation and under mining the larger national interest.

Published 15 Oct, 2019 12:00am

Firdous holds past rulers responsible for price hike

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that the past rulers were responsible for making price hike in the country because of the large scale corruption and loot of national exchequer as a r

Published 14 Oct, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

Steps taken to protect rights of business community: SCCI president

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ashraf Malik has said that federal government should take necessary measures to ensure harmony among all quarters of the business including the traders.

Published 12 Oct, 2019 12:00am

People in Sialkot admire Imran's bold speech at UN

People belonging to different walks of life including refugees from Jammu and Kashmir settled in Sialkot and Narowal districts have hailed the historic speech of Prime Minister Imran Khan at United Nations general assembly. They said the Prime Minister ha

Published 30 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Firdous underscores need for complete unity

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that PTI led government was making adequate efforts for changing the mindset of the masses in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan

Published 23 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Imam Hussain (AS), companions fought for supremacy of 'Truth': Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions have rendered supreme scarifies in Karbala for the glory of Islam which would be remembered in all t

Published 12 Sep, 2019 12:00am

People throng graveyard of Indian tanks

Indian forces dreamt to capture major cities of Pakistan and suddenly attacked on Pakistan to give practical shape to its dream in September 1965 and used maximum strength of air and ground forces for the purpose. Sialkot district was attacked by Indian a

Published 07 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Hilal-e-Istiqlal flag hoisting ceremony

Defence day of Pakistan was celebrated with national spirit and usual enthusiasm in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur and Sambrial Tehsils of Sialkot district on Friday. The daylong programmes were started with special prayers for the unity, prosperity and solidarit

Published 07 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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