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AMPAK-BDF pays tribute to Nasir Saleem

KARACHI: America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AMPAK-BDF) on Wednesday hosted a dinner reception in honor of...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Nation is proud of its armed forces: S M Muneer

KARACHI: The patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG), S. M. Muneer, said on Thursday that the entire...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

MoU signed for training of drivers

LAHORE: Under its ‘Entrepreneurship on Wheels’ programme, the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) on Thursday...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

CAA’s ‘tunneled vision’ approach may hit Islamabad, Gwadar Airports’ projects

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday was informed that the New Islamabad International Airport Project and...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Development projects: Planning Commission: Contract management legal specialist to be hired

ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission has said that a contract management legal specialist would be hired for...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am

CDA still unable to complete Ataturk Avenue

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is still unable to complete the Ataturk Avenue even after three...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am

FBR may refer complaints against tax official to NAB

ISLAMABAD: To expedite action against the corrupt tax officials, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may refer ...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am

PM to visit Balochistan today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Balochistan on Friday where he will get a briefing on the nationwide...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am

PDM body meeting postponed

ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has postponed its steering committee meeting...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am

Pak-Afghan authorities, businessmen agree on promotion of trade

PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan authorities and business community have agreed on the promotion of bilateral trade through...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rising Islamophobia: Qureshi for collective endeavours to combat scourge

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the need for collective endeavours to combat the...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am

Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD: India has committed 2660 ceasefire violations so far during this year, which resulted in martyrdom of 20...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

IHC grants more time to Vawda to submit reply

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday granted more time to Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am

ECP releases assets details of KP, Sindh assemblies’ members

ISLAMABAD: The financial assets of Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah are valued at over 230.35 million rupees...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:23am

ARY Laguna launched

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a monumental event, as the ARY Group launched the much awaited ARY Laguna – a premium...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Five restaurants sealed over violation of SOPs

KARACHI: Authorities have sealed five restaurants in the port city over violation of coronavirus related Standard...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Gang-rape suspect on physical remand

KASHMORE: An additional sessions court on Thursday granted physical remand of a man suspected of sexually assaulting...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Pakistan rescued from economic crisis: Governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that the government’s economic team has rescued...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

KCCI appoints chairpersons of subcommittees

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appointed chairpersons of 18 sub-committees and...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Currency

PTCL, Medialogic sign agreement for enriching TAM

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Medialogic Pakistan Private Limited have signed an...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Murad approves launching of municipal tax portal

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved launching of an online e-municipal tax portal as a...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

New PlayStation hits market

TOKYO: Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit the shelves on Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft released its newest...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

US, French investors freed from house arrest in Russia

MOSCOW: Russia’s Supreme Court Thursday ruled to release from house arrest US financier Michael Calvey and French...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Boeing lifts China plane demand outlook

BEIJING: Plane-making giant Boeing said Thursday it expects China to buy more than 8,600 new aeroplanes worth $1.4...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

6 Americans among 8 dead in Sinai helicopter crash

CAIRO: A helicopter crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula involving a multi-national observer force killed eight people...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as ‘marionette’ of West

UNITED NATIONS: North Korea has accused the UN agency responsible for regulating atomic energy of being a puppet of...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Shots fired at Saudi embassy in Netherlands

THE HAGUE: Several shots were fired at the Saudi embassy in the Dutch city of The Hague on Thursday, causing damage...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

UK summons China envoy over alleged treaty breach in Hong Kong

LONDON: Britain on Thursday summoned China’s top diplomat in London after accusing Beijing of breaking its...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

Major floods in Manila as typhoon batters Philippines

MANILA: The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Iran captures Arab separatist leader linked to military parade attack

DUBAI: Iran’s intelligence ministry has arrested an Iranian ethnic Arab separatist leader suspected of involvement...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

Women, Islamists lose seats in Jordan vote

AMMAN: Women and Islamists lost out in Jordan’s parliamentary vote this week, according to results announced...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Global daily coronavirus deaths top 10,000

PARIS: More than 10,000 people worldwide have died from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours as both Europe ...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

USA

Pope congratulates Joe Biden

WASHINGTON: Pope Francis spoke with Joe Biden by telephone Thursday to offer “blessings and congratulations” to...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Biden names chief of staff

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden pressed ahead with his transition Wednesday despite Donald Trump’s ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Regional newspapers: Ministry asked to review 25pc quota of advertisements

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to review 25 per cent quota...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

NAB decides to file cases against ex-ministers, officials

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau on Thursday decided to file seven more corruption references involving...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

LNG case: Indictment of Abbasi, Miftah and others on 16th

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday fixed November 16 for indictment of former prime minister Shahid...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am

Master Paints qualifies

LAHORE: Master Paints qualified for main final of the Newage Cables Lahore Garrison Polo Championship after...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

PM for finalising special incentives for setting up STZs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed for finalising special incentives for setting up Special...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

COAS, Afghan envoy discuss regional security situation

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday received the newly-appointed Afghan...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

G-B elections: PPP again accuses PTI of pre-poll rigging

ISLAMABAD: As Gilgit-Baltsitan Legislative Assembly elections are drawing closer, the opposition Pakistan People’s...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Smart lockdown: Traders ‘strongly resist’ closure of markets at 6pm

LAHORE: Rejecting the recommendation of National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) for closure of markets and bazaars...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

LESCO registers 300 FIRs over power theft

LAHORE: The task force on anti-power theft, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Operation and Surveillance, has...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Heads of TEVTA, PVTC and PSDF to be included in PSDA Board

LAHORE: With a view to streamline matters of technical educations, the chiefs of Technical Education and Vocation...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

2nd wave of Covid-19: Apex committee decides to take effective measures

LAHORE: Expressing concern over the increasing number of coronavirus affectees and the death rate, the political and...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

PCB confirms Younis Khan as batting coach

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former captain Younis Khan as batting...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Sugar mills to pay 11pc markup on delayed payments

LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab has warned the sugar mills that they will be bound to pay 11 percent mark-up on...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

ATC allows bail to PML-N MPA

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court here on Thursday allowed bail to PML-N MPA Khawaja Imran Nazir in a case of ...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

Currency

Achievements & challenges: Fiscal Front

It is heartening to note that despite the challenges faced by economy due to Covid-19, followed by complete and...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Ban on indoor wedding ceremonies: IHC seeks explanation from NCOC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday sought explanation from the National Command and Operation Centre...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am

Govt seeks WB support to accomplish ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday sought World Bank support for funding different projects to accomplish the...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Higher education institutions: President for formulating drug policy by March 2021

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to formulate drug...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Presidential reference: SCBA challenges court’s directions to tax authorities

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said the apex court’s directions to the tax authorities in the...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 12, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (November 13, 2020)....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

PSX hit by selling pressure: BRIndex100 tumbles

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend due to heavy selling by local and foreign...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Grains

European wheat futures at 3-week highs

HAMBURG: European wheat futures in Paris hit new three-week highs on Wednesday, boosted by a strong overnight rise ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Grains

Turkey buys 550,000 tonnes of wheat

HAMBURG: Turkey’s state grain board TMO has purchased 550,000 tonnes of wheat in a tender for the same volume,...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.Ports

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 119,480 tonnes of cargo comprising 81,217 tonnes of import cargo and 38,263 tonnes...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Major Gulf markets log in weekly gains

DUBAI: Saudi and Dubai markets ended lower on Thursday, although all major Gulf markets posted weekly gains as...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am

Stocks

Australian shares down, NZ flat

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed lower on Thursday for the first time in six sessions, dragged down by...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am

Stocks

European shares drop

MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares retreated from eight-month highs on Thursday as surging coronavirus infections...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am

Stocks

Shanghai shares ease

SHANGHAI: Shanghai shares ended lower on Thursday after data showed that the country’s new bank loans last month...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Thursday’s early trade: Dow, S&P decline

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow slipped on Thursday as US coronavirus infections surged and investors weighed...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Nasdaq moves up

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq closed up 2% on Wednesday as investors switched back to technology stocks and away from...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Nikkei ends near 29-1/2-years high

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed near a 29-1/2-year high on Thursday as technology shares tracked their...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

FTSE 100 retreats

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Thursday after rallying more than 7% this week as slower-than-expected...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Energy

Palm oil up for fourth day

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fourth session on Thursday, hitting their highest in...

Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am

Letters

Malnutrition-induced stunting

It is heartening to note that federal as well as provincial governments have finally decided to launch “Tackling...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Donations under $8K to Trump ‘election defence’ instead go to president, RNC

As President Donald Trump seeks to discredit last week’s election with baseless claims of voter fraud, his team ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Covid-19 vaccines in a neoliberal world

[Who owns the patent on this vaccine?] Well, the people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================================= CONES...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 12, 2020)...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================================= ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Kerb

Pakistan Economic Indicators

KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (November 12, 2020)....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.Ports

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 12, 2020)....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Bid ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 12, 2020)....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Currency

THE RUPEE: More gains vs dollar

KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR continued to gain value albeit by a slight margin against USD. Globally, Euro slipped as...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 12, 2020)....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (November 12, 2020)...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.BR Index

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ==================================== ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates

KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System....

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer ...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Rates.EFU

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate

Stock	Volume

Item	Value

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Hira Textile / Dec 31 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	3.75 ▲ 0.45 (13.64%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 31 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	8.33 ▲ 1.00 (13.64%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Dec 31 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.88 ▲ 0.88 (12.57%)
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 31 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	9.38 ▲ 1.00 (11.93%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 31 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.47 (11.75%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 31 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.99 ▲ 1.00 (11.12%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 31 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	15.70 ▲ 1.43 (10.02%)
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 31 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	39.33 ▲ 3.58 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 31 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	65.45 ▲ 5.95 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 31 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.12 ▼ -0.98 (-16.07%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 31 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	7.60 ▼ -0.90 (-10.59%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 31 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	30.76 ▼ -3.42 (-10.01%)
Frontier Ceram / Dec 31 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	42.91 ▼ -4.77 (-10.00%)
Fateh Sports / Dec 31 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.50 ▼ -8.72 (-10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Dec 31 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	203.81 ▼ -22.65 (-10.00%)
Noon Sugar / Dec 31 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	81.31 ▼ -9.03 (-10.00%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Dec 31 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	425.82 ▼ -47.31 (-10.00%)
Gammon Pak / Dec 31 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	45.59 ▼ -5.06 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Dec 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	212,308,919 ▲ 0.42
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	111,551,930 ▼ -0.05
B.O.Punjab / Dec 31 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	84,182,656 ▲ 0.28
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 31 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	66,177,767 ▲ 1.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 31 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	55,597,038 ▲ 0.69
Pak Refinery / Dec 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	50,017,805 ▲ 3.54
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 31 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	48,777,302 ▼ -0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,320,218 ▲ 0.24
Pak Elektron / Dec 31 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	36,348,761 ▼ -0.91

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