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Pakistan - 2024-12-11

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s business confidence improves, but investment outlook dims: survey

Pakistan’s overall business confidence improved to a two-year high, driven by positive economic indicators, but the...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:08pm

Arts

Annual IVS degree show draws attention to Pakistan’s social, political milieu

Thesis exhibition highlights land encroachment, crocodiles of Manghopir

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 01:20pm

Soldier martyred, seven terrorists killed in two North Waziristan IBOs: ISPR

Security forces killed seven terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the North Waziristan...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:39pm

D-Chowk protest: PTI’s Gohar demands probe into alleged deaths

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf claims 12 killed in operation against protesters at D-Chowk on November 26

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

Business & Economy

ADB approves $330mn financing to bolster Pakistan’s social protection programmes

Result-based loan to expand grassroots-level social protection, lender says

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Japan announces $3.1mn grant for polio eradication in Pakistan

Pakistan to use these funds to procure more than 20.22 million doses of vaccines to support polio campaigns in 2025

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

Energy

ADB approves $200mn loan to modernise Pakistan’s power distribution network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $200 million loan to modernise Pakistan’s power...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Govt urged to treat all security agencies equally

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:50am

Petition challenging ban on X: IHC to conduct hearing on Feb 6th

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed February 6, 2025 as next date of hearing in a petition...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:49am

May 9, Nov 26 events: Aleema says IK seeks judicial probe

ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Tuesday demanded a judicial inquiry...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:40am

Punjab CM seeks Chinese cooperation in various fields

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif spent a busy day full of engagements during her visit to China and...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:35am

Distressed children and girls prefer to turn to railway stations

LAHORE: The distressed and troubled children and girls prefer to turn to railways stations in pursuit of their...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:13am

GCUF holds calligraphy workshop & exhibition

FAISALABAD: The Institute of Art and Design at Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) organized a...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:10am

PTI splits into five factions, claims Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the fight between the sisters-in-law has divided the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Anti-Rape Crisis Cell

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Anti-Rape Crisis Cell, here at Services Hospital, Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Court adjourns reference against Elahi

LAHORE: An accountability court adjourned the proceedings in a reference against PTI President Pervez Elahi of...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Lack of qualified pharmacists woefully adding to healthcare challenges in Pakistan

KARACHI: Pakistan’s healthcare system is facing a critical challenge: shortage of qualified and practising...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Awareness rally organized

HYDERABAD: In connection of International Human rights day a rally was carried out by District Administration...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:51am

Literature

Karachi Int’l Book Fair to begin tomorrow

KARACHI: The 19th Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) is all set to commence at the Karachi Expo Center Thursday...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:49am

AECH NORI hosting regional training course

ISLAMABAD: Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) NORI is hosting a Regional Training Course in collaboration with the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:37am

CDA all set to restructure Enforcement Wing, Security Directorate

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to restructure its Enforcement Wing and Security...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:36am

Christian community to get salaries, pensions on 20th

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to disburse pay and allowances/pensions for December 2024 in advance ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:35am

Voters, candidates in electoral processes: FAFEN calls to enhance participation of women

ISLAMABAD: The Parliament, political parties, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and civil society must join...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:33am

Gen Faiz formally charged: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings against Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (retd) began on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Punjab governor tells Sindh CM: PPP to regain its position in Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the PPP believes in politics of public service aimed...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Pakistan condemns Israel’s aggression against Syria, illegal seizure

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, condemned in strongest possible terms the Israel’s recent aggression against ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Omar Ayub secures pre-arrest bail in 5 separate cases

ISLAMABAD: The opposition chief in the National Assembly and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

700 Pakistani families living in Syria: NDMA directed to arrange special flights from Beirut

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to arrange...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

KP CM increases seed money of CMEEF

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, has announced enhancement of seed money for...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Work on Suthra Punjab begins

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that after the launch of the Suthra Punjab ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

PTI leader alludes to ‘civil disobedience movement’

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan has announced on the floor of the house...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Govt committed to ensuring equal opportunities: PM

ISLAMABAD: Amid worst human rights violations such as enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests and detentions and...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

CJP advocates access to justice for marginalised people

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi highlighted the importance of ensuring access to justice for...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 11, 2024)...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Civilian jails: Plea seeking transfer of military custody detainees rejected

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has rejected the prayer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:26am

Karachi-Turbat-Karachi flights to resume on 16th

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights between Karachi and Turbat by December 16,...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

Ghani directs completion of ADP schemes by year-end

KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has directed the officials concerned to ensure the completion ...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 07:30am

Youth Impact launches ‘Markaz’

KARACHI: Youth Impact, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to developing purposeful and...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 12	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 12	278.05
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 12	152.50
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 12	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 12	1.28
Euro to USD / Dec 12	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 11	6,084.19
Nasdaq / Dec 11	20,034.89
Dow Jones / Dec 11	44,148.56
India Sensex / Dec 12	81,289.96
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 12	39,849.14
Hang Seng / Dec 12	20,397.05
FTSE 100 / Dec 12	8,316.75
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 12	20,437.69

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 11	240,484
Petrol/Litre / Dec 12	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 12	70.60
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 12	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 12	2,718.02
Diesel/Litre / Dec 12	258.43

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	9.07 ▲ 1.00 (12.39%)
Gulistan Sp. / Dec 12 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.72 ▲ 0.96 (10.96%)
GhaniGlobalGlass / Dec 12 Ghani Global Glass Limited(GGGL)	10.16 ▲ 1.00 (10.92%)
LSE Capital / Dec 12 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	5.10 ▲ 0.48 (10.39%)
HBL Invest Fund / Dec 12 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	3.65 ▲ 0.34 (10.27%)
Frontier Ceram / Dec 12 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	22.39 ▲ 2.04 (10.02%)
Treet Corp / Dec 12 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	22.29 ▲ 2.03 (10.02%)
Data Agro / Dec 12 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	95.10 ▲ 8.65 (10.01%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 12 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	36.80 ▲ 3.35 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 12 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.31 ▼ -2.91 (-9.96%)
Elahi Cot. / Dec 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	80 ▼ -8.45 (-9.55%)
Crescent Cotton / Dec 12 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▼ -5.31 (-8.80%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 12 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	420.01 ▼ -34.84 (-7.66%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 12 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.02 ▼ -3.18 (-7.19%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 12 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	24.99 ▼ -1.68 (-6.30%)
Shadman Cotton / Dec 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	29.29 ▼ -1.85 (-5.94%)
Shahzad Tex. / Dec 12 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	28.10 ▼ -1.77 (-5.93%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Dec 12 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	24.30 ▼ -1.50 (-5.81%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	226,157,298 ▲ 0.14
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	135,915,842 ▼ -0.10
Cnergyico PK / Dec 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	79,897,601 ▲ 0.11
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	70,527,204 ▲ 1.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 12 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	57,124,498 ▲ 0.03
Lotte Chemical / Dec 12 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	54,841,208 ▲ 0.44
Sui South Gas / Dec 12 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,560,585 ▲ 1.77
Treet Corp / Dec 12 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	30,726,759 ▲ 2.03
Symmetry Group / Dec 12 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	29,244,937 ▲ 1.41

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