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Pakistan - 2024-08-08

PMD issues fresh flood warnings as more rains likely to batter parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday issued fresh flood warnings in various parts of the country...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:54pm

Fahd Haroon appointed as Minister of State, SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Fahd Haroon has been appointed as minister of state/special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) by...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 03:51pm

Unprecedented cooperation between govt, constitutional institutions: PM Shehbaz

Calls for national solidarity, unity and harmony to meet the challenges facing Pakistan

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 03:09pm

Asif Merchant’s case subject of Department of Justice, US State Dept says no discussions held with Pakistan

The United States has said that the matter of Pakistani national Asif Merchant’s indictment over his alleged...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:49pm

RMW launches ‘Dubai Parks and Resorts’

ISLAMABAD: Real Madrid World (RMW) has launched Dubai Parks and Resorts, offering over 40 unique football and...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:07am

Perspectives aimed at developing agriculture sector presented

LAHORE: Participants of the newly-formed “Agriculture Commission” met here on Wednesday with the Punjab Minister...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Punjab govt, World Bank carry out exercise to promote tourism

LAHORE: The Department of Human Rights and Minority Affairs (HR&MA), in collaboration with the World Bank,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:01am

Timelines set to expedite work: Murad, Najy discuss $3.4bn World Bank-assisted projects

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and the World Bank high-powered team led by its Country Director...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:58am

Skill training: BISP collaborates with Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:57am

Drug abuse in schools: All agencies will work jointly: Sharjeel

KARACHI: All federal and provincial anti-narcotics agencies have decided to work together, share intelligence and...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:56am

Gas leak explosion rattles SHC building

KARACHI: A powerful explosion rattled the Sindh High Court on Wednesday morning, causing significant damage to the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:55am

Alhamra achieves milestone with int’l exhibition in Qatar

LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, has again demonstrated its dedication to elevating Pakistani art globally,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:54am

Asif Merchant matter: FO says it is in touch with US govt

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said on Wednesday that it is in touch with the United States authorities and awaits ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:51am

AML laws: Business community not to be harassed: FIA official

FAISALABAD: Business community would not be harassed under Anti Money Laundering (AML) laws as business-friendly ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:50am

CTD arrests alleged terrorist of Sindhu Desh Revolutionary Army

KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in an operation in Nawabshah, arrested the man who was most wanted...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:49am

Dar, Malaysian FM discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting today with Minister of Foreign...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:45am

Free CM Wi-Fi service starts in Nankana Sahib

LAHORE: On special direction of chief minister Punjab, “CM Maryam Nawaz Free Wi-Fi” service has been started in...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:42am

IK hints at reviewing Marwat’s expulsion: Gohar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday hinted at reviewing beleaguered party...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:40am

Industry

Insurance firm wins jurisdictional dispute against ombudsman

LAHORE: An insurance company has secured a victory in jurisdictional dispute against the insurance ombudsman. In a...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:38am

ISSI chief highlights growing partnership between Pakistan, ASEAN

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-based ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations on...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:31am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 07, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 08, 2024)...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:31am

PTI moves SC against Elections (Second Amendment) law

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prayed the Supreme Court to declare the Elections (Second Amendment)...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Minister says digital transformation a critical pillar for future

ISLAMABAD: The digital transformation is a critical pillar for Pakistan’s future as it will enable to create jobs,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:24am

MoD rejects IK’s allegations about ‘intervention in jail affairs’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s allegations of...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:22am

Agriculture and Allied

PARC, KOPIA to produce aeroponic potato seeds

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:21am

PTI independent members joined a non-existent party: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar while...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:18am

PTI’s former MNA Aliya Hamza released

LAHORE: PTI’s former MNA Aliya Hamza was released on Wednesday from district jail Gujranwala as the Lahore High...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:15am

Chief of Naval Staff opens Golf Championship

KARACHI: The Opening Ceremony and Media Brief of 28th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship, scheduled ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:09am

Chinese investors to be provided all possible support: governor

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that the Chinese investors will be provided all...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:05am

Pakistan seeks peaceful, swift return of normalcy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and “sincerely” hoped a...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

WCLA to complete Rs90m restoration work on Koocha Hussain Shah

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) would complete the Rs 90 million restoration work on the ancient...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Three arrested over violating official rates

LAHORE: In a crackdown against overpricing, the district administration has arrested three persons violating the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Symposium on ‘Eco Art: Green Latif- Nature and Culture’ concludes

HYDERABAD: 1st International Symposium titled "Eco Art: Green Latif - Nature and Culture" concluded at Shaheed Allah...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Senate panel asks unregistered universities to set up grievance desks

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Wednesday directed the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

BISP beneficiaries: NA panel concerned about difficulties

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday has expressed serious concern over the difficulties faced by the...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:01am

At OIC, Pakistan condemns assassination of Haniyeh

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while strongly condemning assassination of Hamas...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:42pm

Industry

High power bills, ‘unjust’ taxes: Traders to stage protest demonstration today

KARACHI: The city’s business community has announced a protest demonstration against the soaring electricity bills...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Minister inaugurates Common Criteria Pakistan, Quantum Communication

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Wednesday, inaugurated...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:26am

LHC advises PTI to submit fresh application

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday advised the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to submit a fresh application...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:36am

Landmark gas augmentation projects opened

Energy

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	155.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.06

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,906.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,861.33
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,065.30
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,602
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,211.48

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 14	232,340
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.86
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 15	18,085
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,567.71
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	69.87
Petrol/Litre / Nov 16	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.37 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.47 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	61.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	993.93 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.31 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,393,273 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	59,224,094 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	47,940,702 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,748,255 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	32,665,062 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Nov 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,497,881 ▲ 0.00
Treet Corp / Nov 16 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	29,734,104 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 16 Telecard Limited(TELE)	29,162,423 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,309,247 ▲ 0.00

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