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Print - 2021-01-21

Business community feels proud of Army’s rank

Business community feels proud of Army’s rank

LAHORE: The entire business community on Tuesday felt proud of Pakistan Army for ranking the 10th most powerful in...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Steps taken to forestall sugar, wheat shortages

Steps taken to forestall sugar, wheat shortages

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed import of additional 800,000 metric...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Biofloc technology helps breed fish by using minimum resources

Biofloc technology helps breed fish by using minimum resources

LAHORE: Biofloc Technology (BFT), a new aquaculture technique helps breed fish by using minimum resources like ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

NA panel directs Lok Virsa to construct Mehdi Hassan’s tomb

NA panel directs Lok Virsa to construct Mehdi Hassan’s tomb

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday directed executive director Lok Virsa to take all the necessary...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

UAE envoy reaffirms desire to increase bilateral ties: FO

UAE envoy reaffirms desire to increase bilateral ties: FO

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi on Wednesday reaffirmed...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

NAB tells HEC: Two inquiries against Ch brothers closed for lack of evidence

NAB tells HEC: Two inquiries against Ch brothers closed for lack of evidence

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court that two inquiries against...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

LHC restrains NAB from taking coercive measures against Nusrat

LHC restrains NAB from taking coercive measures against Nusrat

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from taking coercive...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Punjab, upper Sindh: Fog to engulf plain areas today

Punjab, upper Sindh: Fog to engulf plain areas today

KARACHI: Fog is likely to engulf plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh on Thursday, the Met Office said. The Met...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Firdous Shamim resigns as Sindh PA opposition leader

Firdous Shamim resigns as Sindh PA opposition leader

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi on Wednesday submitted his resignation to the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

ATC acquits Uzair Baloch in another case

ATC acquits Uzair Baloch in another case

KARACHI: An Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday acquitted Lyari gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch in yet another...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

13 more die of Covid-19, 1,162 new cases emerge

13 more die of Covid-19, 1,162 new cases emerge

KARACHI: As many as 13 more patients of Covid-19 died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,843 and 1,162 new cases...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Macron rules out apology for colonial abuses in Algeria

Macron rules out apology for colonial abuses in Algeria

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology for abuses in Algeria, his office...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

India starts vaccine shipments to neighbours, barring Pakistan China

India starts vaccine shipments to neighbours, barring Pakistan China

NEW DELHI: India started delivering coronavirus vaccines to its neighbours on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

China latest of 60 nations with UK virus strain as US to rejoin WHO

China latest of 60 nations with UK virus strain as US to rejoin WHO

GENEVA: China confirmed Wednesday that it had detected the UK variant of the coronavirus, joining at least 60 other...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Israel invites bids for 2,500 new settler homes

Israel invites bids for 2,500 new settler homes

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel has invited tenders for more than 2,500 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Three dead as gas blast rocks Madrid building

Three dead as gas blast rocks Madrid building

MADRID: At least three people were killed on Wednesday when a huge explosion ripped through a building in Madrid,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

CAIRO: Libyan envoys at UN-backed talks in Egypt agreed Wednesday to hold a constitutional referendum before planned...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Nepali climbers overcame ‘treacherous’ conditions to make history on K2

Nepali climbers overcame ‘treacherous’ conditions to make history on K2

SHIGAR: A Nepali climbing team which made history at the weekend by becoming the first to summit the world’s...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Women’s cricket team: Pepsi becomes principal partner

Women’s cricket team: Pepsi becomes principal partner

LAHORE: Pepsi has become the principal partner of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team with the announcement...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Punjab govt to distribute wheelchairs, sewing machines among poor

Punjab govt to distribute wheelchairs, sewing machines among poor

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari has said the Punjab...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Indian aggression in IIOJK: Govt should sever all diplomatic ties with New Delhi: JI chief

Indian aggression in IIOJK: Govt should sever all diplomatic ties with New Delhi: JI chief

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said the rulers are reluctant to raise strong voice against...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

UET signs MoU with PSIC

UET signs MoU with PSIC

LAHORE: University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

‘New Ravi City project to be foundation for progress’

‘New Ravi City project to be foundation for progress’

LAHORE: Rashid Aziz, Chairman RUDA stated that new Ravi City project will prove to be the foundation for progress in...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Punjab govt to provide world-class transport services: minister

Punjab govt to provide world-class transport services: minister

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Transport Jehanzeb Khan Khichi has said that international transport models have ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

CM announces Rs2bn development package for Harappa

CM announces Rs2bn development package for Harappa

LAHORE: Announcing Rs 2 billion development package for Harappa, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar while...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

CAP protests against C&W department attitude

CAP protests against C&W department attitude

LAHORE: Constructors Association of Pakistan (CAP) has strongly protested against the Communication & Works...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Shujaat awards Senate ticket to Kamil Ali Agha

Shujaat awards Senate ticket to Kamil Ali Agha

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has announced to field the party leader...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Govt urged to make Saturday working day

Govt urged to make Saturday working day

LAHORE: The federal government should immediately cancel Saturday as weekly day off in banking and other government...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Islamabad zone FIA director removed

Islamabad zone FIA director removed

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday removed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s Director Islamabad ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Foreign funding case: ECP accuses Babar of pressurizing scrutiny committee

Foreign funding case: ECP accuses Babar of pressurizing scrutiny committee

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday responded to allegations by Akbar Sher Babar and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Qureshi sees entering engagements with new US admin

Qureshi sees entering engagements with new US admin

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said Pakistan was looking forward to engage with the new...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Thatta water supply case: Two more witnesses summoned

Thatta water supply case: Two more witnesses summoned

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case, on Tuesday, summoned two...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Senate panel informed: 80m people in Pakistan living in poverty

Senate panel informed: 80m people in Pakistan living in poverty

ISLAMABAD: Forty percent or at least 80 million people of the total population of Pakistan are living in poverty and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Foreign Funding case: Scrutiny body ‘walks out’

Foreign Funding case: Scrutiny body ‘walks out’

ISLAMABAD: In an unexpected turn of events involving Foreign Funding case, the Scrutiny Committee probing the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

FC soldier sentenced to death over student’s murder

FC soldier sentenced to death over student’s murder

QUETTA: A Balochistan court sentenced on Wednesday a Frontier Corps soldier to death for murdering a Karachi...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam too leads the protest

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam too leads the protest

“Maryam Nawaz has inherited one major characteristic from daddy that she needs to revisit.” “What are you...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Ehsaas Kafalat programme: More than 25pc of S Waziristan to benefit this year: Nishtar

Ehsaas Kafalat programme: More than 25pc of S Waziristan to benefit this year: Nishtar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to South Waziristan on Wednesday launched Ehsaas Kafaalat...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

HEC abolishes condition of MS/ MPhil degree for admission to PhD

HEC abolishes condition of MS/ MPhil degree for admission to PhD

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has abolished the condition of MS or MPhil degree for admission to...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Corona positivity rate remains 4.09pc in Punjab

Corona positivity rate remains 4.09pc in Punjab

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 4.09% in Punjab, as out of 14,007 tests conducted during...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

President for enhanced bilateral ties with Libya, Rwanda

President for enhanced bilateral ties with Libya, Rwanda

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its close and fraternal ties with Libya, and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PTA directs CMOs to start broadband services in SW

PTA directs CMOs to start broadband services in SW

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued directions to the cellular mobile operators...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Petition against Pemra’s order disposed of

Petition against Pemra’s order disposed of

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging the Pakistan Electronic Media...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

All federal ministries: NEC panel directs setting up of technical bodies/working groups

All federal ministries: NEC panel directs setting up of technical bodies/working groups

ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) directed ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Production, consumption of wheat in Sindh: SHC orders food secretary to furnish details

Production, consumption of wheat in Sindh: SHC orders food secretary to furnish details

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought details of production and consumption of wheat in the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Haleem for putting Murad’s name on ECL

Haleem for putting Murad’s name on ECL

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Vice President Haleem Adil Sheikh on Wednesday demanded for putting...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Construction of link road between M-9 and N-5 approved

Construction of link road between M-9 and N-5 approved

KARACHI: Public Private Partnership (PPP), Policy Board has approved construction of Link Road between M-9 and N-5 ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Sindh ministers condemn NAB’s reference against Murad

Sindh ministers condemn NAB’s reference against Murad

KARACHI: Provincial Ministers have condemned the NAB’s reference against Chief Minister of Sindh, saying that it...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

‘Electricity transmission woes’ — I

Letters

‘Electricity transmission woes’ — I

“Electricity transmission woes”, reference BR “Markets & Corporates” (14 Jan) does not cover the real...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Landscape of dispute resolution

Landscape of dispute resolution

When you hear about the word landscape of dispute resolution, the first thing that comes to mind is litigation ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Govt employees: pension liability

Govt employees: pension liability

The news item in this newspaper that the Government of Pakistan is seeking actuarial support on the matter of ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Jubilation at export growth is premature

Jubilation at export growth is premature

The fact that exports this financial year, July 2020 onwards are much higher than they were in the same months the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Model Housing Enclave, Ferozpur Housing Society: NAB distributes Rs760m among victims of projects

Model Housing Enclave, Ferozpur Housing Society: NAB distributes Rs760m among victims of projects

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday distributed cheques worth Rs 760 million among 3,000...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Rain Water Management: Wasa hiring consulting firm for resident supervision

Rain Water Management: Wasa hiring consulting firm for resident supervision

LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) is hiring an engineering consulting firm for resident supervision...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Daniel Pearl’s parents: SC directs filing of reply on application submitted

Daniel Pearl’s parents: SC directs filing of reply on application submitted

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed prosecution and defence sides to file a reply on the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

NA told: Parliament free to deal with pending bills on its ‘own pace and timing’

NA told: Parliament free to deal with pending bills on its ‘own pace and timing’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been told that the pending bills in the Parliament cannot be considered a valid...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

NA panel raises concerns over business plan of PIA

NA panel raises concerns over business plan of PIA

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation Division raised concerns while seeking detailed and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Ministry reviews progress on commencement of ferry service

Ministry reviews progress on commencement of ferry service

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) on Wednesday reviewed the progress on the commencement ferry service...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

China stocks up

Stocks

China stocks up

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with electric vehicle and healthcare shares leading the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq scale record highs

Stocks

Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq scale record highs

NEW YORK”: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit all-time highs on Wednesday as Joe Biden prepared to take charge as...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Wall Street up as Yellen backs more stimulus

Stocks

Wall Street up as Yellen backs more stimulus

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday as US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen advocated for a...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Nikkei falls

Stocks

Nikkei falls

TOKYO: Japanese shares retreated from early gains on Wednesday on profit-booking as US Treasury Secretary nominee...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

FTSE 100 flat; miners jump

Stocks

FTSE 100 flat; miners jump

LONDON: UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 was unchanged on Wednesday as a stronger pound offset gains in miners that rose...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 20, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (January 21, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Last date of renunciation/payment

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

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 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PSX hit by profit-taking: BRIndex100 edges down

Rates.BR Index

PSX hit by profit-taking: BRIndex100 edges down

KARACHI: Investors opted to book profit on available margins that forced the Pakistan Stock Exchange to close on a...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

LNG market: Comparing spot purchase with long-term contracts wrong: PD

Energy

LNG market: Comparing spot purchase with long-term contracts wrong: PD

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has reiterated that comparing spot purchase with long-term contracts is wrong,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Saudi Arabia pips Russia to be China’s biggest oil supplier in 2020

Energy

Saudi Arabia pips Russia to be China’s biggest oil supplier in 2020

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, beat Russia to keep its ranking as China’s ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

New York cotton

Cotton & Textile

New York cotton

NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Cotton futures gain

Cotton & Textile

Cotton futures gain

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Wednesday, aided by a rally in equity markets, as increased likelihood of...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Gold rises

Commodities

Gold rises

NEW YORK: Gold rose more than 1% on Wednesday on expectations that US President Joe Biden’s administration would...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Oil prices up

Energy

Oil prices up

NEW YORK: Oil rose on Wednesday on expectations that US President Joe Biden’s administration will deliver massive...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

150,000MW power can be produced from wind energy sources: PCJCCI

Energy

150,000MW power can be produced from wind energy sources: PCJCCI

LAHORE: Pakistan possesses the potential of producing approximately 150,000 MW power from wind energy sources, S.M....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PM asks FBR to propose incentives for top taxpayers

PM asks FBR to propose incentives for top taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to propose incentives and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Covid-19 vaccines will be made available free of charge: SAPM

Covid-19 vaccines will be made available free of charge: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Dr Faisal Sultan has said that the...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Successful flight test of Shaheen-III ballistic missile conducted

Successful flight test of Shaheen-III ballistic missile conducted

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Wednesday conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

CBOT soyabean futures fall

Commodities

CBOT soyabean futures fall

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures slid on Tuesday as rains across Brazil and Argentina bolstered...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.746...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Euronext wheat ends little changed

Commodities

Euronext wheat ends little changed

PARIS: Euronext wheat ended little changed on Tuesday, pausing after an earlier 7-1/2 year high as traders awaited...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

Rates.Ports

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 94,594 tonnes of cargo comprising 70,724 tonnes of import cargo and 23,870 tonnes...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10800

Cotton & Textile

KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10800

KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Dubai leads most Gulf markets higher; Saudi bourse eases

Stocks

Dubai leads most Gulf markets higher; Saudi bourse eases

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, with Dubai leading gains boosted by its top lender...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

European shares surge

Stocks

European shares surge

MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks rose on Wednesday after chip equipment maker ASML and Swiss luxury group Richemont...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PIBT handles 1.04m tons of coal cargo in Dec 2020

Energy

PIBT handles 1.04m tons of coal cargo in Dec 2020

KARACHI: Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) handled a record 1.04 million tonnes of coal cargo in December...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

RLNG-based power plant will go a long way in meeting Karachi’s power demands

Energy

RLNG-based power plant will go a long way in meeting Karachi’s power demands

KARACHI: K-Electric’s flagship 900-MW power plant, BQPS-III is progressing on fast track and the gas turbine,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Bullion Rates

Rates.Bullion

Bullion Rates

KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

LME official prices

Rates.LME

LME official prices

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

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 20, 2021). ======================================= ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Commodities

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates.Ports

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 20, 2021). ======================== Bid ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

THE RUPEE: Almost same net change

Rates.The Rupee

THE RUPEE: Almost same net change

KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR exhibited almost same net change as yesterday i.e., it remained unchanged against USD in...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

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 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Member to Member

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 20, 2021)....

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,857.31
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,222.99
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,267.35

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.89 ▲ 0.78 (10.97%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 18 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	61.55 ▲ 5.60 (10.01%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Dec 18 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	70.30 ▲ 6.39 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 18 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	180.01 ▼ -19.99 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 18 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.37 ▼ -4.93 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.15
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.36
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	61,257,582 ▼ -0.50
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▼ -0.16
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▲ 0.15
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.72
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.40
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,824,377 ▲ 0.85
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -6.58

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