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Pakistan - 2024-11-14

Qatar lauds Pakistan’s role in regional peace, stability

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, on an official visit to Qatar, called on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:25pm

Major among 2 security personnel martyred in Harnai gun battle: ISPR

Two security personnel, including a major, were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Balochistan’s...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:51pm

FO terms reports of China seeking joint security for its citizens in Pakistan ‘agenda-driven’

Beijing pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in South Asian nation, Reuters had reported citing unnamed sources

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:38pm

SC’s constitutional bench seeks reports from provinces on actions against pollution

The Supreme Court (SC) sought Thursday reports from all four provinces on climate change measures including the...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:29pm

Red Line, Yellow Line BRT projects: Sharjeel directs authorities to expedite construction work

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the authorities to accelerate the construction work...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am

Cotton & Textile

NA body informed: Sharp decline in cotton cess collection witnessed

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was informed on Wednesday...

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:47pm

26pc of population affected by disease: Pakistan ranks among highest globally for diabetes prevalence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks among the highest in the world for diabetes prevalence, with 26 percent of the population...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:45am

Pakistan set to roll out its first AI policy to boost cybersecurity

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first Artificial Intelligence...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:44am

PIA to transport 35,000 intending pilgrims of govt Hajj scheme

KARACHI: PIA will transport 35,000 intending pilgrims under Government Hajj scheme to Saudi Arabia this year. An...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am

There’s need to prioritise mental health resources for diabetics: experts

KARACHI: Alarming findings from the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) latest survey has revealed that over...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:38am

Punjab govt reopens schools and colleges in Murree

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the reopening of public and private schools and colleges in Murree after...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:59am

WCLA signs MoU with RUDA

LAHORE: To improve accessibility for tourists by establishing a streamlined and innovative route to the Shahdara...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am

Eng Younas assigned look after charge of MD NTDC

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC), in its 281st meeting...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Industrial use: Punjab proposes increase in water rates by amending rules

LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed to increase water rates for industrial use after approving amendments to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:32am

First fatality in 2024: Dengue claims young girl in Lahore

LAHORE: A 14-year-old girl has died of dengue fever complications here at a local public sector hospital. This was...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:30am

SCBA says 26th Amendment against ordinary citizens

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Secretary Salman Mansoor, on Wednesday, condemned the recent 26th...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Review plea against apex court verdict: SC rules on Section 45B(2) of ST Act provisos

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by majority declared that first and second provisos to Section 45B(2) of the Act are...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Four terrorists killed in Kech operation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces neutralized four terrorists, including a high-value target, in Balochistan’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:15am

NA body takes notice of eviction of widow from govt accommodation

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works took notice of depriving a widow of a government...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Islamabad’s air quality is currently under control: CDA

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Media workers: NA body says concerned at non-payment of salaries, retrenchment

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting voiced strong concern on...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

PTI leader urges SC to set aside IHC verdict

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader prayed to the Supreme Court to set aside the judgment of the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Cold weather likely to grip upcountry

KARACHI: The Met Office heralded a seasonal shift to cold weather for the upcountry with rain and snowfall, besides...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Selected areas of Hyderabad: Holiday announced for LG by-elections today

HYDERABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared Thursday, November 14, 2024, as a holiday in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Sindh CM, federal minister discuss issues facing fishermen

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Maritime Qaiser Shaikh, during their...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:00am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 14, 2024)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

First-ever ‘Transgender Education Policy’ draft approved

KARACHI: Pakistan’s first-ever “Transgender Education Policy” draft was approved in a meeting chaired by...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Cheema granted post-arrest bail

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema in a case...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

CBCare mobile app, portal launched in Cantonment Areas

KARACHI: In line with the Government of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Policy and the mission of the Military Lands...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

ATC extends physical remand of Sara Khan

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday extended for next six days the physical remand of a tiktoker Sara Khan...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Clean drinking water: Alkhidmat Foundation, Japanese govt ink MoU

LAHORE: In a significant step toward enhancing access to clean drinking water in Pakistan’s industrial regions,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Prosperity returning to Pakistan: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the political birth of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

PRA launches major inspection drive in restaurants

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified its efforts to ensure tax compliance in Lahore’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Plea seeking minimum salary of $1,000 per month filed

LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) to fix a minimum salary at $1,000 a month across...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

PFA shuts two food points over violations

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down two production units and imposed hefty fines on two others ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Non issuance of visa by Dubai: Panel fails to speak a single word

ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be an unprecedented admission of helplessness, a parliamentary panel on Wednesday...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:30am

NAVTTC chief meets BISP chairperson

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Gulmina Bilal visited...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Meta supports creators in Karachi to inspire new wave of content

KARACHI: Meta connected with content creators in Karachi through various engagements starting with an event that...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Sec 144 violation: IK, others acquitted

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

IK gives final call for anti-govt march

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday gave the final call for a large-scale...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Climate change: Previous financial pledges yet to materialise: PM

BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sensitizing the global community on the risks posed by climate...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

KP govt again seeks to participate in PIA bidding

ISLAMABAD: After having formally conveyed its willingness to the federal government to buy Pakistan International...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:28am

Importance of open discussion on implementing agri tax emphasized

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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 24	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 24 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 24 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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