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Print - 2021-07-26

AEDB, PPIB: PM for expediting legislative process for merger

AEDB, PPIB: PM for expediting legislative process for merger

AEDB is tasked with the same functions as PPIB, except that its scope is limited to alternative energy

Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:41am

Thousands of Afghan families flee fighting

Thousands of Afghan families flee fighting

KANDAHAR: More than 22,000 Afghan families have fled from their homes to escape fighting in the former Taliban...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 06:03am

PTI leading with a wide margin in AJK elections

PTI leading with a wide margin in AJK elections

MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appeared leading in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 06:03am

Fed to meet as inflation, virus variants complicate US recovery

Fed to meet as inflation, virus variants complicate US recovery

WASHINGTON: As rising prices and the spread of new Covid-19 variants increase risks to the US economy, Federal...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 06:03am

SECP unveils oily affairs of Hascol, Vitol Dubai

SECP unveils oily affairs of Hascol, Vitol Dubai

ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan's (SECPs) internal correspondence has reportedly unveiled...

Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:52am

Services trade deficit declines by 43pc in FY21

Services trade deficit declines by 43pc in FY21

KARACHI: Pakistan's service trade deficit shrank 43 percent during the last fiscal year (FY21) mainly due to lower...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:52am

Opposition parties accuse PTI of rigging

Opposition parties accuse PTI of rigging

ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties on Sunday accused the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government of ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:40am

PSX remains under pressure: BRIndex100 drops 15.51 points

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PSX remains under pressure: BRIndex100 drops 15.51 points

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the two day trading week due to selling in various...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:36am

Business environment: Pakistan ranks top 10 in improvement, says report

Business environment: Pakistan ranks top 10 in improvement, says report

BEIJING: The Annual Report on Investment Security of China's Belt and Road Construction (2021) was jointly released...

Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:55am

Growing tensions in the region: Pak-China friendship remains unaffected: FO

Growing tensions in the region: Pak-China friendship remains unaffected: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday said it's time-tested friendship with China had flourished with strength and remained...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:30am

Two killed, several injured

Two killed, several injured

MUZAFFARABAD: Two people on Sunday were killed and several others injured in four different incidents of clashes...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:26am

Israel launches direct flights to Morocco

Israel launches direct flights to Morocco

MARRAKESH, (Morocco): The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Morocco landed in Marrakesh on Sunday,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:25am

US, UK, China top three destinations of exports: SBP

US, UK, China top three destinations of exports: SBP

ISLAMABAD: The United States of America (USA) remained the top export destinations of the Pakistani products during...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:24am

Democrats tap Republican Trump critic for US Capitol riot probe

Democrats tap Republican Trump critic for US Capitol riot probe

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named an outspoken Republican critic of former president Donald...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

French lawmakers seek deal on vaccine passports after protests

French lawmakers seek deal on vaccine passports after protests

PARIS: Lawmakers from France's upper and lower houses of parliament were on Sunday seeking to agree a deal to allow...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Macron pressured to apologise for nuclear tests in French Polynesia

Macron pressured to apologise for nuclear tests in French Polynesia

PAPEETE: French President Emmanuel Macron faced pressure to apologise for the devastating impact of decades of...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Qatar FM in Iran just days after US visit

Qatar FM in Iran just days after US visit

TEHRAN: Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani arrived in Tehran Sunday in an unannounced...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

French parliament set to adopt vaccine passports law after protests

French parliament set to adopt vaccine passports law after protests

PARIS: France's parliament was set Sunday to adopt legislation making vaccine passports a key part of daily life in...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Florida: Building collapse recovery nears end

USA

Florida: Building collapse recovery nears end

MIAMI: The search for victims of the Florida apartment building collapse a month ago Saturday is drawing to a close,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Merkel aide warns virus surge in Germany may mean curbs for unvaccinated

Merkel aide warns virus surge in Germany may mean curbs for unvaccinated

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Sunday he fears the number of new coronavirus cases in...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

UK will be exposed to paying pandemic cost risks for decades: report

UK will be exposed to paying pandemic cost risks for decades: report

LONDON: The British government will be exposed to financial risks from its 372 billion pound pandemic spending for...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

India: on the frontline of climate change

India: on the frontline of climate change

NEW DELHI: Swathes of India are battling deadly floods and landslides after heavy monsoon rains, just the latest...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's park

UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's park

MADRID: UNESCO added Madrid's historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park to its list of world heritage sites...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Europe to boost battery production as electric shift accelerates

Europe to boost battery production as electric shift accelerates

As electric car sales take off and petrol engines face being phased out by 2035, Europe is looking to develop its ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Gandapur accuses PML-N, PPP of creating unrest in AJK polls

Gandapur accuses PML-N, PPP of creating unrest in AJK polls

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Sunday accused the Pakistan...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

At least 24 dengue cases reported in Khyber district

At least 24 dengue cases reported in Khyber district

PESHAWAR: At least 24 cases of dengue virus were reported as the epidemic broke out in Landi Kotal, district Khyber....

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Polling for AJK elections peacefully held in KP

Polling for AJK elections peacefully held in KP

PESHAWAR: Polling for two reserved seats of the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jummu and Kashmir Elections was...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

CM grieved over martyrdom of four soldiers

CM grieved over martyrdom of four soldiers

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Credit goes to security forces for peaceful polls in AJK: IGP

Credit goes to security forces for peaceful polls in AJK: IGP

ISLAMABAD: Inspector general of police (IGP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sohail Habib Tajik on Sunday said the...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

AJK CEC expresses satisfaction over AJK elections

AJK CEC expresses satisfaction over AJK elections

MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu Kashmir Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) former Justice Abdul Rasheed Salaria Sunday...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

No flood situation in major rivers: FFC

No flood situation in major rivers: FFC

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that all main rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej)...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

KP IGP assures foolproof security during Muharram

KP IGP assures foolproof security during Muharram

PESHAWAR: Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mauzzam Jah Ansari has assured that foolproof security...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

ANP urges govt to change its pro-US policy

ANP urges govt to change its pro-US policy

PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) has emphasized that Pakistan should change its pro-US policy to play an...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Noor Mukadam case: Parents, household staff of suspect arrested

Noor Mukadam case: Parents, household staff of suspect arrested

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police on Sunday arrested the parents and household staff of ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Stranded cargo ship to be rescued: minister

Stranded cargo ship to be rescued: minister

KARACHI: Rescue teams are arriving to help move the stranded cargo ship Heng Tong 77 at Clifton Sea view on Sunday,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Monitoring of 'hate inciting', 'blasphemous' content: CTD to set up special monitoring cells during Muharram

Monitoring of 'hate inciting', 'blasphemous' content: CTD to set up special monitoring cells during Muharram

LAHORE: In an effort to keep the masses safe from the nefarious designs of "anti-state elements" during the upcoming...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Traffic congestion in Murree: Visitors urged to follow rules

Traffic congestion in Murree: Visitors urged to follow rules

RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police (CTP) on Sunday urged the visitors to strictly follow traffic rules on the roads...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Irregularities in polling: PPP files complaints with AJK EC

Irregularities in polling: PPP files complaints with AJK EC

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan People Party (PPP) has filed a written complaint with Azad Kashmir Election Commission and...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

India upset over PTI victory in AJK elections: Fawad

India upset over PTI victory in AJK elections: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Sunday that India was very ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

FIEDMC commits to promote investment culture in country

Industry

FIEDMC commits to promote investment culture in country

ISLAMABAD: As the world is grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan is turning the...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 6.3pc

Country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 6.3pc

ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Sunday that 45 more patients lost their lives to the...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Political personalities join PML-Q

Political personalities join PML-Q

LAHORE: Prominent political personalities of PP-164 under leadership of candidate Punjab Assembly Ch Zain Shaukat...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Sarwar gives credit to PM for saving Pakistan from economic bankruptcy

Sarwar gives credit to PM for saving Pakistan from economic bankruptcy

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday that the credit of saving Pakistan from economic...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Authorities advised to raise guards amid monsoon active spell

Authorities advised to raise guards amid monsoon active spell

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday advised all provincial and federal authorities to...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Bar B Q parties in full swing

Bar B Q parties in full swing

ISLAMABAD: After Eidul Azha, the trend of family gatherings by arranging Bar B Q parties witnessed in twin cities of...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Two-day orientation session on performance audit held

Two-day orientation session on performance audit held

LAHORE: The first ever two-day orientation module on performance audit for probationary officers was successfully...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

PM to launch countrywide plantation campaign today

PM to launch countrywide plantation campaign today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch the countrywide monsoon plantation drive today (Monday), in a bid ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Sector Skill Council: TEVTA body recommends three more members

Sector Skill Council: TEVTA body recommends three more members

LAHORE: Sector Skill Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority recommended adding three more...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

CM vows to set up mother, child hospitals

CM vows to set up mother, child hospitals

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that incumbent government is determined to provide ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

13 dead, 1,146 injured in road accidents across Punjab

13 dead, 1,146 injured in road accidents across Punjab

LAHORE: At least 13 persons were killed and 1,146 others injured in 1,031 road accidents across Punjab during the...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Faisalabad city: 'Water supply, drainage projects being completed expeditiously'

Faisalabad city: 'Water supply, drainage projects being completed expeditiously'

FAISALABAD: WASA Vice Chairman Sheikh Shahid Javed said that water supply and drainage projects across the city are...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Anti-polio drive in Faisalabad from August 2

Anti-polio drive in Faisalabad from August 2

FAISALABAD: The next anti-polio campaign in Faisalabad district would continue from August 2nd to 6th in the ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

New mini-micro hydel stations inaugurated in Chitral

New mini-micro hydel stations inaugurated in Chitral

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Energy & Power Taj Mohammad Khan Tarand has visited Chitral valley and...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

'Chinese Bridge' proficiency competition concludes

'Chinese Bridge' proficiency competition concludes

ISLAMABAD: A 20th Chinese-Bridge proficiency contest for foreign college students and the 14th Chinese-Bridge...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Karachi Police arrest 656 suspects in a week

Karachi Police arrest 656 suspects in a week

KARACHI: Karachi Police in its drive against criminals arrested over 656 suspects from different parts of the...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Rangers arrest cyber criminal from Orangi Town

Rangers arrest cyber criminal from Orangi Town

KARACHI: The Rangers technical team and the FIA cyber crime wing has arrested a most wanted accused involved in ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

LG elections in Sindh to be held before general elections: CM

LG elections in Sindh to be held before general elections: CM

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali shah has said that local government elections in Sindh will be held...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Two of a gang involved in looting citizens arrested

Two of a gang involved in looting citizens arrested

KARACHI: Two of a gang involved in looting citizens returning from airport were arrested claimed the police on...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Religious scholar Mufti Jalaluddin passes away

Religious scholar Mufti Jalaluddin passes away

NAWABSHAH: Renowned religious scholar of Nawabshah Mufti Jalaluddin Jamali passed away at the age of 123 years here...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Voting process for AJK elections in Karachi held

Voting process for AJK elections in Karachi held

KARACHI: Voting process for two seats of Azad Jammu and Kashmir LA-34 Jammu-I and LA-40 Kashmir Valley-I in Karachi...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Ex-VC SAU Tandojam Dr Rajab passes away

Ex-VC SAU Tandojam Dr Rajab passes away

HYDERABAD: Former Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam Dr Rajab Ali Memon has passes away at a...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Sindh reports 2,343 new cases of Covid-19

Sindh reports 2,343 new cases of Covid-19

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that as many as 19 more patients of coronavirus died...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Chaman border reopens for three hours

Chaman border reopens for three hours

CHAMAN: Pakistan on Sunday reopened a key border crossing with Afghanistan for three hours (8am to 11 am) to...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Kidnappers in Nigeria release 28 schoolchildren, another 81 still held

Africa

Kidnappers in Nigeria release 28 schoolchildren, another 81 still held

KADUNA: Kidnappers who raided a boarding school in northern Nigeria earlier this month released 28 children on ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

India monsoon death toll climbs to 127, dozens still missing

South Asia

India monsoon death toll climbs to 127, dozens still missing

MUMBAI: The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed to 127 Sunday,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Debate flares in Germany over restrictions for unvaccinated people

Europe

Debate flares in Germany over restrictions for unvaccinated people

BERLIN: A debate has flared in Germany over whether people who have not yet been vaccinated against the coronavirus...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Policeman shoots student for not wearing mask in DR Congo

Africa

Policeman shoots student for not wearing mask in DR Congo

KINSHASA: A Democratic Republic of Congo policeman has shot a student who was not wearing a mask while filming on ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Virus-wracked Indonesia to loosen Covid-19 curbs

Asia

Virus-wracked Indonesia to loosen Covid-19 curbs

JAKARTA: Virus-wracked Indonesia said Sunday that small businesses and some shopping malls could reopen despite...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Shanghai region braces for typhoon In-fa after flooding

China

Shanghai region braces for typhoon In-fa after flooding

BEIJING: China's commercial hub Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled all flights, slowed or suspended...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Protests across Tunisia target Ennahda party over political crisis

Africa

Protests across Tunisia target Ennahda party over political crisis

TUNIS: Police and protesters clashed in several Tunisian cities on Sunday as demonstrators demanding the government...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Malaysian police steamroll bitcoin machines

Asia

Malaysian police steamroll bitcoin machines

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police hit on a novel way to dispose of more than 1,000 bitcoin-mining machines seized in...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

PIA commences Multan to Skardu direct flight

PIA commences Multan to Skardu direct flight

KARACHI: PIA commenced direct flight from Multan to Skardu on Sunday. PIA now operates flights to/ from six cities...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Four killed in van-truck collision

Four killed in van-truck collision

GUJRANWALA: A van-truck collision near here killed four persons, besides leaving eight others injured early Sunday....

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

China to build closer community of shared future with Pakistan: Wang Yi

China to build closer community of shared future with Pakistan: Wang Yi

BEIJING: China stands ready to work with Pakistan to promote the building of a closer community of shared future in...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 25, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (July 26, 2021)....

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

THE RUPEE: Markets remain closed

Rates

THE RUPEE: Markets remain closed

KARACHI: Pakistan currency markets remained closed on account of Eid ul Adha holidays this week except for first day...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Inflation: a ticking time bomb

Inflation: a ticking time bomb

A time bomb facing the Imran Khan administration is the continuing inflationary spiral. The Prime Minister and his...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Lies, spies and spyware

Lies, spies and spyware

James Bond 2021. The bad guy caressing the Prussian cat. Mega screen showing what his targets are doing. He raises...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

IMF and the sixth review

IMF and the sixth review

EDITORIAL: In an exclusive interaction with Business Recorder, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Spying on the press

Spying on the press

EDITORIAL: It is understandable why the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - a US-based non-profit,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

'Stronger private sector to realise true economic potential'

Industry

'Stronger private sector to realise true economic potential'

ISLAMABAD: President SAARC chamber of commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday said that a stronger private...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Prices of essential food items decrease slightly

Commodities

Prices of essential food items decrease slightly

PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities have slightly decreased in the local market, according to a survey...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Weekly Cotton Review: Trading volume remains low

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Trading volume remains low

KARACHI: In the local cotton market during the last week after the long Eidul Azha holidays, the trading activity...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

The spectre of IS

Letters

The spectre of IS

The spectre of so-called Islamic State (IS) is far from over is a fact that has found its best expression from what...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Wall Street Week Ahead: Big tech companies retake market reins with earnings on tap

Stocks

Wall Street Week Ahead: Big tech companies retake market reins with earnings on tap

NEW YORK: The rally on Wall Street faces a fresh test next week with a flood of earnings reports from major US...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

NatWest agrees to sell Ulster Bank assets to Permanent TSB

Money & Banking

NatWest agrees to sell Ulster Bank assets to Permanent TSB

• PTSB to buy 7.6 billion euros of performing loans • NatWest to take stake of up to 20pc as part of deal •...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

US stocks end volatile week at records, European shares also rise

Stocks

US stocks end volatile week at records, European shares also rise

NEW YORK: US and European stocks enjoyed a banner Friday to close out a volatile week, helped by the eurozone's...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Five metrics bond investors watching as Covid fears return

Money & Banking

Five metrics bond investors watching as Covid fears return

NEW YORK: A wild week in Treasuries has investors parsing the cross-currents that may sway prices for US government...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

US Treasury yields edge up

Money & Banking

US Treasury yields edge up

NEW YORK: Treasury yields rose on Friday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy-setting meeting next week, which will...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Upbeat quarterly update lifts Twitter shares

Companies

Upbeat quarterly update lifts Twitter shares

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter on Thursday posted better-than-expected results for the recently ended quarter with gains in...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Shanghai exchange to launch new index tracking next generation IT

Stocks

Shanghai exchange to launch new index tracking next generation IT

SHANGHAI, July 22 (Reuters) - Shanghai Stock Exchange will launch a new index to track 50 major listed companies ...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Abu Dhabi index hits record high as most Gulf markets gain

Stocks

Abu Dhabi index hits record high as most Gulf markets gain

DUBAI: Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Sunday, as they reopened after a long Eid break, with the Abu Dhabi index...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Japan exports jump

Japan exports jump

TOKYO: Japan's exports jumped in June led by US demand for cars and China-bound shipments of chip-making equipment,...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Going electric: carmakers make the switch

Industry

Going electric: carmakers make the switch

PARIS: Leading automakers have signalled their intention to scrap internal combustion engines by 2030 or cut back...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

China to release 170,000 tonnes of metals

Commodities

China to release 170,000 tonnes of metals

BEIJING: China will sell another 30,000 tonnes of copper, 90,000 tonnes of aluminium and 50,000 tonnes of zinc from...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Despite challenges, China attractive for investors

Industry

Despite challenges, China attractive for investors

BEIJING: China and its companies will continue to attract foreign investments, but tensions on a number of issues...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Hyundai Motor Q2 net profit soars, expects chip shortage to ease

Companies

Hyundai Motor Q2 net profit soars, expects chip shortage to ease

SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co turned in its best quarterly profit in about six years on Thursday, helped by...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

UK business activity slows on supply crunch: survey

UK business activity slows on supply crunch: survey

LONDON: Britain's private sector business activity is slowing sharply on the back of shortages of staff and raw...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Unilever second quarter underlying sales rise 5pc

Companies

Unilever second quarter underlying sales rise 5pc

NEW YORK: Unilever Plc on Thursday reported higher-than-expected underlying sales growth for the second quarter and...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

Boeing set to face investor scrutiny as problems plague jets

Companies

Boeing set to face investor scrutiny as problems plague jets

NEW YORK: The aviation industry appears to finally be past the worst of the coronavirus downturn, but Boeing's to-do...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

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%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.42 (10.37%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
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%)
Attock Cement / Dec 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	259.27 ▲ 23.57 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
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%)
Synthetic Prod / Dec 18 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	45.89 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 18 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	198.85 ▼ -22.08 (-9.99%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-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 ▲ 0.34
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,234,901 ▼ -0.51
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,136,151 ▲ 0.13
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -1.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	46,669,770 ▼ -0.33
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.67
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.46
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	36,858,206 ▲ 1.01

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