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Print - 2021-08-23

OIC for inclusive Afghan dialogue

OIC for inclusive Afghan dialogue

Says it would dispatch envoys to Afghanistan to stress the importance of 'peace, stability, and national reconciliation'

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 10:17am

Rs1.2bn bogus invoice scam: Alvi rejects FBR reports

Rs1.2bn bogus invoice scam: Alvi rejects FBR reports

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday disposed of 42 representations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:28am

NADRA may be allowed access to FBR database in bid to broaden tax base

NADRA may be allowed access to FBR database in bid to broaden tax base

ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to provide access of Federal Board of Revenue data of taxpayers to the ...

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:08am

Taliban inherit untapped $1trn trove of minerals

Taliban inherit untapped $1trn trove of minerals

PARIS: The Taliban now hold the keys to an untouched trillion-dollar trove of minerals including some that could...

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:26am

Taliban blame US for airport chaos as Afghans face 'impossible' race to flee

Taliban blame US for airport chaos as Afghans face 'impossible' race to flee

KABUL: The Taliban on Sunday blamed the United States for the chaotic evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans and...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Saudi Arabia pledges to provide support for Tunisia

Saudi Arabia pledges to provide support for Tunisia

TUNIS: Saudi Arabia pledged on Sunday to provide assistance to Tunisia, which is suffering a political, economic and...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Merkel struggles to reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2

Europe

Merkel struggles to reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2

KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday that the soon-to-be...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Raisi calls on Japan to release frozen funds

Raisi calls on Japan to release frozen funds

TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday called on Tokyo to release the Islamic republic's funds that have...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Turkish bombardment kills two in Iraq: local official

Turkish bombardment kills two in Iraq: local official

ARBIL: Two civilians were killed Sunday in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region by a Turkish army bombardment as forces...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Swedish PM to step down in November

Europe

Swedish PM to step down in November

STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven caught the nation off guard on Sunday, saying he would resign in...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Malaysia's new PM pleas for unity to fix virus-hit economy

Asia

Malaysia's new PM pleas for unity to fix virus-hit economy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new prime minister called on his colleagues Sunday to end a months-long political crisis ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Afghan 'tragedy' shows EU needs geopolitical muscle

Afghan 'tragedy' shows EU needs geopolitical muscle

BRUSSELS: The fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the chaotic international evacuation effort shows that Europe needs ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

'Save our families': Afghans demonstrate in Paris

'Save our families': Afghans demonstrate in Paris

PARIS: Hundreds of people including many Afghanis demonstrated in Paris on Sunday to demand the "immediate...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Tropical Storm Henri bears down on US east coast

USA

Tropical Storm Henri bears down on US east coast

NEW YORK: Tropical Storm Henri was on course to make landfall on the US east coast Sunday, with millions in New...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Iran Covid deaths set new daily record as curbs lifted

South Asia

Iran Covid deaths set new daily record as curbs lifted

TEHRAN: Iran's health ministry on Sunday reported more than 680 daily Covid deaths for the first time, as nationwide...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Rising prices, shuttered banks add to misery for Kabul

South Asia

Rising prices, shuttered banks add to misery for Kabul

KABUL: A week after the Taliban's lightning seizure of Kabul, growing numbers of people in the Afghan capital are...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

US orders commercial planes to help move Afghanistan evacuees

US orders commercial planes to help move Afghanistan evacuees

WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday ordered six commercial airlines to help transport people after their...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Israel finds Covid-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers infection risk

Middle East

Israel finds Covid-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers infection risk

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A third dose of Pfizer 's COVID-19 vaccine has significantly improved protection from infection...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

US-led coalition aircraft shoots down drone over Syria

US-led coalition aircraft shoots down drone over Syria

WASHINGTON: A fighter jet with the US-led coalition shot down a drone in eastern Syria on Saturday after the ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

AFL-CIO elects first woman president; first African-American for No 2 job

USA

AFL-CIO elects first woman president; first African-American for No 2 job

WASHINGTON: The AFL-CIO, the largest US labor organization, on Friday elected Liz Shuler, a longtime trade unionist,...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

AstraZeneca boss tops CEO pay chart in UK

AstraZeneca boss tops CEO pay chart in UK

LONDON: Britain's bluechip firms last year slashed chief executive pay as the pandemic struck but the head of Covid...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion

Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion

TOKYO: At a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He's hundreds of kilometres away, ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

LONDON: England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said he might skip the end-of-year Ashes tour over concerns about...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Kane back as Spurs sink Wolves, Man Utd held by Southampton

Kane back as Spurs sink Wolves, Man Utd held by Southampton

LONDON: Harry Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham this season as Nuno Espirito Santo earned a 1-0 win...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Ronaldo on bench for Juve opener at Udinese amid exit rumours

Ronaldo on bench for Juve opener at Udinese amid exit rumours

MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo will start on the bench for Juventus' opening fixture of the new season at Udinese on ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Zverev turns tide on Tsitsipas to book Cincy final with Rublev

Zverev turns tide on Tsitsipas to book Cincy final with Rublev

CINCINNATI: Alexander Zverev came from two breaks down in the third set to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 7-6...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Sloppy United held to draw at impressive Southampton in reality check

Sloppy United held to draw at impressive Southampton in reality check

SOUTHAMPTON: Manchester United were given a reality check after last week's storming start to the season when they...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Ibrahimovic out until after international break

Ibrahimovic out until after international break

MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not play for AC Milan until after the international window as he recovers from a knee...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Caruso wins on Vuelta mountain as Roglic tightens grip

Caruso wins on Vuelta mountain as Roglic tightens grip

SPAIN: Bahrain Victorious rider Damiano Caruso won Sunday's mountainous ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana as Primoz...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Play starts on third day of West Indies, Pakistan Test

Play starts on third day of West Indies, Pakistan Test

KINGSTON: Play finally got underway on the third day of the second Test between the West Indies and Pakistan at...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PEW condemns US, EU for pressurising Taliban

PEW condemns US, EU for pressurising Taliban

KARACHI: Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said the US and European Union are not engaging the Taliban in...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PIA trying to evacuate foreign nationals at the earliest: CEO

PIA trying to evacuate foreign nationals at the earliest: CEO

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arshad Malik said on Sunday that the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

AGP 'unearths' Rs100m malfeasance in PIPS accounts

AGP 'unearths' Rs100m malfeasance in PIPS accounts

ISLAMABAD: Retired employees of the Senate were hired as consultants by Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Effective steps on to eradicate terror network: minister

Effective steps on to eradicate terror network: minister

HARNAI: Minister for Public Health Engineering and central leader of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Haji Noor ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Governor Balochistan condoles death of army captain

Governor Balochistan condoles death of army captain

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan, Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha, has expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the death of...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

COAS attends funeral of Capt Kashif

COAS attends funeral of Capt Kashif

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday attended the funeral of Captain Kashif who...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

FESCO CEO inaugurates clean & green Pakistan plantation campaign

FESCO CEO inaugurates clean & green Pakistan plantation campaign

FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Engr. Bashir Ahmed planted a...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Carpet makers seek govt's help to 'revolutionise' handlooms industry

Carpet makers seek govt's help to 'revolutionise' handlooms industry

LAHORE: Carpet Training Institute (CTI) Chairperson Pervez Hanif has said that as India, Pakistan has also succeeded...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Federal Ombudsman directs CDA to digitise record by Sept 30

Federal Ombudsman directs CDA to digitise record by Sept 30

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir Shahbaz has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Punjab govt to launch Rescue Air Ambulance Service

Punjab govt to launch Rescue Air Ambulance Service

LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken another unprecedented step and decided to launch a Rescue Air Ambulance...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Karachi acid attack: Victim says former husband harassed her

Karachi acid attack: Victim says former husband harassed her

KARACHI: The acid attack victim in the Saeedabad Town said Sunday her former husband awaited outside her residence...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

NCOC reports 3,842 fresh cases, 75 new deaths

NCOC reports 3,842 fresh cases, 75 new deaths

ISLAMABAD: Seventy five more deaths due to coronavirus and 3,842 new positive cases of the pandemic were reported in...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

SAARC-CCI seeks global support to rebuild Afghanistan

SAARC-CCI seeks global support to rebuild Afghanistan

LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation-Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) Sunday called...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PAF lady doctor dies of Covid-19

PAF lady doctor dies of Covid-19

KARACHI: Flight Lieutenant of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Dr Mahnoor Farzand died of Covid-19 here on Sunday. According...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Fawad condemns IED blast in Balochistan

Fawad condemns IED blast in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday strongly condemned blast of an...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Friends 'confess' to raping, killing youth after drugging him: police

Friends 'confess' to raping, killing youth after drugging him: police

SUKKUR: The local police have said Sunday the friends of deceased youth had allegedly drugged him inside a hotel ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PBM playing leading role in poverty alleviation, financial assistance: MD

PBM playing leading role in poverty alleviation, financial assistance: MD

ISLAMABAD: Managing Director, Pakistan Bait ul Mal Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar Sunday said that PBM under PM's vision...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Govt will soon roll out new LG system to run major cities: Farrukh

Govt will soon roll out new LG system to run major cities: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Sunday said that government would soon...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Radio Pakistan: Analogue transmitters to be replaced with digital transmitters: DG PBC

Radio Pakistan: Analogue transmitters to be replaced with digital transmitters: DG PBC

ISLAMABAD: Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), Muhammad Asim Khichi, has said that all ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

FO dispels speculations about FM Qureshi's visit to Kabul

FO dispels speculations about FM Qureshi's visit to Kabul

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Sunday rejected speculations about Foreign Minister...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Shazia Marri grieved over demise of Dr Asim's wife

Shazia Marri grieved over demise of Dr Asim's wife

KARACHI: Central Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and Member National Assembly Shazia...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Audit report finds irregularities in Islamabad Airport construction

Audit report finds irregularities in Islamabad Airport construction

ISLAMABAD: An audit report has pointed at multiple irregularities in the construction of Islamabad airport including...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Lok Virsa to launch 'Artisan Emporium' soon: ED

Lok Virsa to launch 'Artisan Emporium' soon: ED

ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage-Lok Virsa (NIFTH) was planning to launch 'Artisan...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Shibli expresses optimism about S&T productivity prospects

Shibli expresses optimism about S&T productivity prospects

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology (MoST) Syed Shibli Faraz on Sunday said productivity of...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Spike in Covid-19 cases: Special SOPs issued for various sectors in Punjab

Spike in Covid-19 cases: Special SOPs issued for various sectors in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Health department has issued special SOPs for various sectors in view of the growing Corona cases...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Identification parade: Woman TikToker recognizes 3 suspects

Identification parade: Woman TikToker recognizes 3 suspects

LAHORE: A woman TikToker who was assaulted and harassed at Minar-e-Pakistan has identified three suspects for their...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Punjab govt to participate in Dubai Expo

Punjab govt to participate in Dubai Expo

LAHORE: in order to highlight culture of Punjab in the foreign county, Punjab government has decided to participate...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

'Record' agri, livestock uplift projects initiated in merged districts: SAPM

'Record' agri, livestock uplift projects initiated in merged districts: SAPM

WANA: Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Food Security Jamshed Iqbal Cheema has said that in line with the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Missing link of Ring Road: KP CM for speedy completion of tendering process

Missing link of Ring Road: KP CM for speedy completion of tendering process

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Sunday agreed to the revised design and PC-1 for the construction of ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Four held by Railways police for carrying 'fake' PKR notes

Four held by Railways police for carrying 'fake' PKR notes

LAHORE: Railways police on Sunday claimed to have apprehended four suspects for carrying counterfeit Pakistan...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

TikToker assault case: 26 more suspects arrested in three Punjab districts

TikToker assault case: 26 more suspects arrested in three Punjab districts

LAHORE: Expanding the scope of its investigation, the Punjab police late on Saturday night conducted raids in three...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PM to visit Lahore on Wednesday

PM to visit Lahore on Wednesday

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will get a briefing on assault and harassment against a female TikToker at...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Fishermen released from Indian jail reach Karachi

Fishermen released from Indian jail reach Karachi

KARACHI: Three Pakistani prisoners including two fishermen after being released from Indian jail have reached ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

CAA makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for domestic flights

CAA makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for domestic flights

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Sunday announced it will bar all domestic flight travel for people who...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Karachi tragedy: JI chief demands arrest of murderers

Karachi tragedy: JI chief demands arrest of murderers

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq on Sunday demanded of the federal and the provincial...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Students take entry test at SMIU

Students take entry test at SMIU

KARACHI: The Sindh Madrasahtul Islam University (SMIU) held the computer-based entry test for the fall of 2021 on...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Covid-19 has caused 6,612 deaths so far: Sindh CM

Covid-19 has caused 6,612 deaths so far: Sindh CM

KARACHI: As many as 22 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,612 and 1,118 new...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Rallies stage demo against closure of educational institutions

Rallies stage demo against closure of educational institutions

LARKANA: Students, teachers, political and non-political parties' members, civil society and parents took out...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

'Wilful' surrender

'Wilful' surrender

Abandoned. Deserted. Gone with the wind. That is what the anguished visuals show. A US Air Force plane taking off...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Dividend payout by companies

Dividend payout by companies

Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 income tax is charged on income of a person without any consideration to the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

PTI using all resources to 'rig' CBQ polls: Jogezai

PTI using all resources to 'rig' CBQ polls: Jogezai

QUETTA: Sardar Sirbulund Jogezai, Secretary Information, Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Balochistan has said that...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Situation in Afghanistan: Raja Pervaiz demands joint sitting of Parliament

Situation in Afghanistan: Raja Pervaiz demands joint sitting of Parliament

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday demanded that...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

CM apprised of 3-year performance of Child Protection Bureau

CM apprised of 3-year performance of Child Protection Bureau

LAHORE: Special Coordinator to CM on Child Protection Sara Ahmad called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Historic feat: Imaad becomes youth scrabble champion for the second time

Historic feat: Imaad becomes youth scrabble champion for the second time

KARACHI: Pakistan's 15-year old Syed Imaad Ali became the world youth scrabble champion by winning 9 of his 13 games...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Dr Asim Hussain's wife's funeral prayers today

Dr Asim Hussain's wife's funeral prayers today

KARACHI: Funeral prayers of Dr Zareen Hussain, wife of former Federal Minister for Petroleum and Pakistan Peoples...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan rite

Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan rite

UMERKOT: Like other parts of the world, Hindus celebrated "Raksha Bandhan" rite in Umerkot with zeal and traditional...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

NAB recovered Rs535bn from Oct 2017 to Jun 2021: chairman

NAB recovered Rs535bn from Oct 2017 to Jun 2021: chairman

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice Javed Iqbal retd) has said that NAB made recoveries...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Tokyo Paralympics to open under shadow of pandemic

Tokyo Paralympics to open under shadow of pandemic

TOKYO: The Tokyo Paralympics open Tuesday after a year-long pandemic delay and with the virus continuing to cast a...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Bangladesh confident recovering Tamim will play T20 World Cup

Bangladesh confident recovering Tamim will play T20 World Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh have expressed confidence that opener Tamim Iqbal will recover fully from a knee injury in time ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (August 22, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (August 23, 2021)....

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

BRIndex100 gains 103.54 points WoW: Fresh buying lifts KSE-100 Index

Rates

BRIndex100 gains 103.54 points WoW: Fresh buying lifts KSE-100 Index

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a positive trend during the outgoing week ended August 20, 2021 on the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Futures spread up by 530bps

Rates

Futures spread up by 530bps

KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 530bps to 15.31 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Net falls recorded in short week

Rates

Net falls recorded in short week

KARACHI: Last week, Pakistan currency markets remained open for three out of five days on account of Ashura ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Prices of important kitchen items: mixed trend witnessed

Commodities

Prices of important kitchen items: mixed trend witnessed

PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of important kitchen items, including live chicken/meat, cooking oil/ghee, sugar,...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails due to panic buying; cotton crop is satisfactory

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails due to panic buying; cotton crop is satisfactory

KARACHI: The spot rate of cotton witnessed an increase of Rs 300 per maund. Mixed trend was seen in the ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Non-resident inflows: Pakistan versus India

Non-resident inflows: Pakistan versus India

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) tweeted: "as Pakistanis all over the world celebrated country's Independence Day...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

What does Afghan economy demand?

What does Afghan economy demand?

EDITORIAL: With the US withdrawal of troops under way, a US administration official reportedly stated that "any...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Government and media

Government and media

EDITORIAL: Surely, there's no way that the government didn't know that nobody, the press or civil society, would ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Afghanistan: PIA deserves praise

Letters

Afghanistan: PIA deserves praise

It is heartening to note that country's national air carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Rice export to China may cross 1m tons mark in two years: Badar

Grains

Rice export to China may cross 1m tons mark in two years: Badar

BEIJING: "Pakistani rice exports are likely to cross one million tons within two years with increased demand from ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

FBR refuses to share info about officials' assets, incomes

Taxes

FBR refuses to share info about officials' assets, incomes

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has refused to share information about the assets, income and...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Global stocks rebound but end week lower on virus fears

Stocks

Global stocks rebound but end week lower on virus fears

NEW YORK: European and US stocks rebounded on Friday after a week in which enthusiasm waned as traders digested...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Software consultancy firm Thoughtworks files for US IPO

Stocks

Software consultancy firm Thoughtworks files for US IPO

NEW YORK: Thoughtworks, a software consultancy company backed by Germany's Siemens AG, filed paperwork for a US...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Global growth worries bolster euro zone bond markets

Money & Banking

Global growth worries bolster euro zone bond markets

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields dipped slightly on Friday, holding near recent multi-month lows due to nagging ...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Saudi index extends losses on weak oil, other major Gulf bourses up

Stocks

Saudi index extends losses on weak oil, other major Gulf bourses up

DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, while falling oil prices continued to pressure...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Yields end week lower on Covid-19 concerns

Money & Banking

Yields end week lower on Covid-19 concerns

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields edged higher on the day but closed lower on the week on Friday as concerns about the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Yemen currency clash deepens crisis in war-torn country

Money & Banking

Yemen currency clash deepens crisis in war-torn country

DUBAI: Alongside a grinding seven-year military conflict, Yemen's government and the Huthi rebels are locked in...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Sri Lanka raises rates as rupee falls to record low

Money & Banking

Sri Lanka raises rates as rupee falls to record low

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years Thursday as the...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors stick to stocks, but gear up for bumpier ride

Stocks

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors stick to stocks, but gear up for bumpier ride

NEW YORK: Investors are preparing for a rockier ride ahead for markets, as worries over slowing growth, a looming...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Toyota to cut Sept production by 40pc

Companies

Toyota to cut Sept production by 40pc

TOKYO: Toyota said Thursday it will cut global auto production by 40 percent in September as the spread of...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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