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Bykea to introduce on-the-spot payment solution in three cities

Bykea Cash, an on-the-spot payment solution, will be introduced in three major cities of Pakistan, i.e., Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, in this month, said Muneeb Maayr, founder of Bykea, a leading online on-demand ride-hailing and parcel delivery servic

Published 05 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Daraz witnesses exceptional growth in e-commerce platform

In 2019, Pakistan's e-commerce industry remained resilient; Daraz, a leading e-commerce platform in the country, witnessed exceptional growth as the number of users visiting the platform increased by 100 percent.

Updated 19 Dec, 2019 07:30am

Pakistan

Daraz launches 12.12 sale event today

Daraz, an online shopping platform, has announced that the end of season sale has been launched today (Thursday), which will offer Pakistani shoppers an engaging and personalised experience.

Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

Potato farmers: PepsiCo organises 'road show' in Kasur

In order to promote sustainable farming practices (SFP) in Punjab, PepsiCo is aiming to expand SFP across 7 million acres of land, which will encourage responsible agricultural practices, improve crop yields and livelihoods of growers.

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Technology

Six tech winners to compete in Huawei ICT competition's regional final

The Pakistani tech talents will represent the nation in Huawei Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Competition regional final; six winners of the Pakistan edition of the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2019 will travel to China to compete a

Published 28 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Technology

'AI can equip children with skills required in 21st century'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can boost education efficiency and equip children with skills required in the 21st century, said Jibran Jamshad, Microsoft Country Education Lead for Pakistan.

Published 27 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

Government urged to unleash e-commerce potential

Pakistan has a huge potential for e-commerce, but infrastructural and logistical issues needs to be resolved to unleash that potential, the government can play a role in this matter, said Jan Poeter, Head of Cross Border, Daraz Group. He welcomed the Gove

Published 01 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

Rising travel cost discourages customers to make plans: CEO Sastaticket

The rising inflation has increased ticket prices for flights, which have slightly dented their growth; "however, we hope that the economy gets back on track in time, as the rising cost of travel discourages customers to make any plans, said Shezil Mehkri,

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

Pakistan

ATB participates in Pakistan Travel Mart

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) is participating in the 2019 Pakistan Travel Mart in Karachi, taking place from October 8 to 10 with an aim to attract more visitors from Pakistan and South Asia. "We are delighted to introduce our country and the 'Take anot

Published 11 Oct, 2019 12:00am

CM directs LWMC ato improve Performance

Punjab government has decided to increase the organizational capacity of Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) for improving cleanliness system of the provincial metropolis.

Published 27 Sep, 2019 12:00am

LDA promulgates Building and Zoning Regulations 2019

To encourage vertical growth in the provincial capital and simultaneously check vertical growth of the city, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has introduced LDA Building and Zoning Regulations 2019.

Published 17 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Markets

'Over 130,000 women trained in digital skills across Asia Pacific'

In partnership with local organisations, Facebook, a leading social media platform, is working in Pakistan to provide women entrepreneurs with the tools, training and resources that can help them secure funding and grow their businesses, said Beth Ann Lim

Published 01 Sep, 2019 12:00am

Advanced digital skills training programme launched in KP

In collaboration with Abacus Consulting, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) have launched 'Advanced Digital Skills Training Programme' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The UNDP and KPITB

Published 29 Aug, 2019 12:00am

Punjab government to spend Rs 6 billion on IT during current fiscal year

The Punjab government will spend Rs 6 billion on governance and information technology during the current fiscal year with intent of increasing efficiency in public service delivery, enhancing the digital literacy of the citizens, modernizing governance a

Published 27 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Government's support sought for e-commerce industry's growth

There is a huge growth potential in the Pakistani e-commerce industry, but to unleash this potential government intervention in the form of tax relief is needed, said Ehsan Saya, Managing Director of Daraz Pakistan.

Published 19 Jul, 2019 12:00am

Punjab earmarks Rs 22.4 billion for water and sanitation in ADP

For provision of water supply and sanitation facility in the province, the Punjab government has allocated Rs 22.4 billion in the Annual Development Progarmme 2019-20. Out of the total allocation, Rs 12175 billion are allocated to on-going schemes while R

Published 29 Jun, 2019 12:00am

Punjab enhances funds for tourism to Rs 1.5 billion

The Punjab government has substantially increased the development funds allocation for the tourism sector from Rs 400 million to Rs 1.5 billion for the fiscal year 2019-20, an increase of 275 percent. The government is aiming to transform Punjab into a pr

Published 19 Jun, 2019 12:00am

''Punjab government prioritized social sector in budget''

In the Punjab Budget 2019-20, the Punjab government has defined its priorities which are equal development across Punjab, social protection and human resource development, said Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakhat here on Saturday. While a

Published 16 Jun, 2019 12:00am

'Punjab government prioritized social sector in budget'

Published 16 Jun, 2019 12:00am

'Punjab government prioritized social sector in budget'

Published 16 Jun, 2019 12:00am

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 22	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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