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PM for no further hike in prices of POL products

Rejects OGRA and finance ministry's proposals to increase prices of petroleum products in national interest

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:27pm

IMF big hurdle to sales tax cut: Dawood

Commerce adviser says Temporary Economic Refinance Facility of the SBP, which expired in March, will be restored for SMEs and other targeted sectors

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 01:32pm

Tax collection up 32pc contrary to propaganda: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Saturday that contrary to propaganda, income tax collection of the...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:40pm

PSX reverts to KATS as 'short-term measure'

Announcement comes as technical issues reported throughout the week

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:39pm

Hackers attack bank’s system; no data compromised

KARACHI: Hackers on Saturday attacked the computer system of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). NBP officials have...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:11am

Agriculture sector: Provinces asked to share actions on water use efficiency

ISLAMABAD: The National Water Policy, Steering Committee (NWP-SC), which met with Minister for Water Resources,...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:52pm

Modes of communication with investors: SECP directs AMCs to place additional disclaimer

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all Asset Management Companies...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 07:23pm

Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines

ROME: Russia complained Saturday about lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine at a G20...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:07am

Umar says 40m people fully vaccinated

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Chairman National Command and Operation Center (NCOC)...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:07am

‘Hardened, desperate and dangerous criminal’ Bail cannot be denied in absence of material proof: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said in the absence of any material regarding the allegations of hardened, desperate or...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:06am

Tarin to launch PSW’s subscription, banking modules tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin will launch Pakistan Single Window’s (PSW)...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:56pm

UK's Johnson reassures over Queen Elizabeth's health

ROME: Queen Elizabeth II is in good spirits, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed on Saturday after doctors...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Merkel concerned about Iran's uranium enrichment

FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that she and other leaders were concerned about Iran's...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Turkish-flagged migrant ship anchored off Greek island

ATHENS: A Turkish-flagged cargo ship carrying about 400 migrants that had sent a distress signal on Friday has ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Taliban say failure to recognise their government could have global effects

KABUL: The Taliban called on the United States and other countries on Saturday to recognise their government in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Macron says stability needed on energy prices to avoid supply breakdown

ROME: French President Emmanuel Macron said better stability on energy prices is needed and urged a G20 summit in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Britain steps up post-Brexit dispute with France over fishing

ROME: Britain stepped up a war of words with France on Saturday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson refusing to rule...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Bidens attend Mass in Rome

ROME: Joe Biden and his wife Jill attended Mass on Saturday evening in the American church of Rome, a day after the...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Syria slams Turkish extension of 'military activity' on its soil

DAMASCUS: Damascus on Saturday criticised the Turkish parliament's renewed authorisation this week of military...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Nineteen killed as boat sinks on southern coast of Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE: Nineteen Haitians died when a boat transporting them between the southern coastal settlements of...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

COP26 shaping our future: RCCI, Indus Consortium launch report on climate change

RAWALPINDI: "We are committed to achieve carbon-neutral status for Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Sherry rejects expected hike in prices of petrol, diesel

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the expected price hike in petrol prices, Vice President Sherry Rehman said, "There are reports...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Hamza blames PTI for 'destroying' country's economy

LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over Rs 241 billion increase in the circular debt in last one month and...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

CM inaugurates Manora Waterfront recreational project

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Manora Waterfront Beach is one of the beautiful...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Three die in bus-tractor collision

KHAIRPUR: Three people including a woman died in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a tractor-trolley ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

FAO member visits SAU: 'UN playing key role in food security, agri development globally'

HYDERABAD: Florence Rolle, Representative of UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Pakistan has said the UN is...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Breast cancer: Sehat Kahani holds event to raise awareness

KARACHI: Breast cancer is a deadly disease which can cause untimely death if not diagnosed in time. In 2020, 2.3...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Mufti Muneeb, JI leader put their weight behind TLP

KARACHI: Religious figures on Saturday asked the government to shun its 'heavy-handed' approach to the protesting...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Fear of unfair accountability

Pakistan’s public management and accountability system is perhaps on the verge of collapse. The system is breaking...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Food crisis in Afghanistan

EDITORIAL: In Afghanistan for almost 40 years there was a power struggle. In that violent competition for power the...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Consultant for intelligent transportation system: NHA board approves award of agreement to Nespak

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved the award of agreement for "Hiring of...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Valuables worth over Rs 10m looted, 15 vehicles stolen in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Robbers, dacoits and auto thieves' gangs deprived the citizens of gold, cash, mobile phones, electronic...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

CTD kills two TTP terrorists in North Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Bannu region on Saturday shot dead two terrorists ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

KMBL supports education in rural Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Khushhali Microfinance bank Limited (KMBL) is a leading financial institution, operating in Pakistan, ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Control on price hike: PML-N asks PM to honour his pledges

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb has warned Prime Minister...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Waiting for instructions to move ahead: TLP workers continue protest for second day

WAZIRABAD: Thousands of workers of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued their sit-in in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Covid-19 vaccination: Minister vows to achieve target set for RED campaign

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Corona vaccination centre, here at Patiala House on Saturday, Punjab Health Minister Dr...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Dubai-bound flights: Strict profiling leads to reduction in flight of dollars

LAHORE: Strict profiling of Dubai-bound flights by the customs department and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 12:58pm

Punjab govt provides financial assistance to artist Pappu Sain

LAHORE: The Punjab government has provided Rs200,000 financial assistance to renowned 'dhol' (drum) artist Pappu ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

401 fresh dengue cases, 4 new deaths reported in Punjab

LAHORE: Dengue fever continued its attacks across Punjab and infected hundreds of more people across the province in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

NA-133 Lahore by-election: Nomination papers of PTI candidates rejected

LAHORE: The nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidates, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema and Musarrat Iqbal...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Money laundering case against Shehbaz, Hamza: Court displeased with delay in submission of challan

LAHORE: A special court (offences in bank) on Saturday expressed its displeasure over one-year delay in submission ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

'Physical Agility, Combat Efficiency System' competition begins tomorrow

LAHORE: Third 'International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System' competition will get underway under...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Dialogue between govt, banned outfit to yield positive results: Sarwar

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that dialogue between the government and the banned outfit...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

'Our policy of tolerance must not be construed as our weakness,' says CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed all concerned to take all possible measures for...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

PHMA, TDAP organize training session for exporters on Amazon

FAISALABAD: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) and Trade Development Authority of...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Petrol crisis case: FIA arrests DG oil, assistant director, others

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested officials of the petroleum ministry over their...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

SU starts taking pre-entrance test in phases

HYDERABAD: In order to halt COVID-19 proliferation, the University of Sindh (SU) management has started taking...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Industry

High Commissioner of Nigeria for increasing bilateral trade

FAISALABAD: Pak-Nigeria bilateral trade must be enhanced to one billion dollars in view of robust diplomatic...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

A+A Trade Fair Germany: Frank Langer visits Pak Pavilion

ISLAMABAD: Frank Langer, Head of Emergency Response Unit for German State of NRW, Red Cross and Consul General,...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Thousands demonstrate in Rome as G20 discuss climate

ROME: Thousands of people marched in Rome on Saturday during the summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 major...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Western leaders urge Iran to act in 'good faith' on nuclear deal

ROME: The United States, Germany, France and Britain urged Iran on Saturday to resume compliance with a 2015 nuclear...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Africa

Two people shot dead during nationwide protests against Sudan coup

KHARTOUM: Military forces shot dead two people during nationwide protests in Sudan on Saturday, a doctors committee...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Middle East

Lebanon president looks to heal Saudi rift, says wants best relations

BEIRUT: Lebanon's president said on Saturday he wants the best relations with Saudi Arabia, looking to heal a rift...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Middle East

12 dead in blast near Yemen's Aden airport

ADEN: At least 12 civilians were killed Saturday in a blast near the airport of Aden, the Yemeni government's ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Europe

Berlin airport calls for cash to stave off bankruptcy

BERLIN: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) finally opened last year after an eight-year delay, but it already needs a...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Middle East

UAE pulls diplomats from Beirut

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon, following a similar...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Middle East

Kuwait expels Beirut envoy in row over Saudi-led Yemen 'intervention'

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait gave Lebanon's envoy to the emirate 48 hours to leave Saturday, a day after Saudi Arabia made a...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 30, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (October 31, 2021)....

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

PSQCA celebrates World Standards Day-2021

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) celebrated World Standards Day-2021 as an annual...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Money & Banking

HBL wins Pakistan's Best Bank 2021 award

KARACHI: HBL wins Pakistan's Best Bank 2021 award at the Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on 29 October ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?

Giving up smoking is easier said than done because many adults resort to the natural quitting method — quitting...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Needle-free vaccine patches coming soon, say researchers

Effective vaccines, without a needle: Since the start of the Covid pandemic, researchers have doubled down on ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

G20 key for momentum at Glasgow climate meet

As nearly 200 nations gather in Glasgow for UN climate talks starting Sunday all eyes are on Rome, where a G20 ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Child labour

EDITORIAL: Although federal and provincial governments have passed laws restricting child labour, illegal and unfair...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Letters

SBP's profit declines

According to a Business Recorder news item, State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP's) profit declined sharply 35 percent...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items increase further

ISLAMABAD: Prices of all the essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past as...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

Downward trend persists in gold prices: Gold prices drop further

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday further dropped on the local market, traders said. The weekend fall by Rs1300 ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

CPOPC holds webinar: 'Almost 70pc of imported palm oil is used for Vanaspati, blended cooking oil manufacturing'

LAHORE: "Almost 70 percent of palm oil imported in Pakistan is used for Vanaspati and blended cooking oil ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Taxes

Updated figures: Gross and net collections witness extraordinary growth YoY: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The gross and net revenue collection of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) witnessed an extraordinary...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

Tokyo rubber futures track Shanghai rally

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures tracked the Shanghai market higher on Friday and were headed for a fifth consecutive...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Energy

US natgas falls

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell over 6% on Friday to a one-week low, pressured by rising US output and sinking...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Energy

Asia naphtha, gasoline higher

NEW DELHI: Asia's naphtha crack climbed to the highest in over seven years on Friday, and posted a weekly gain on ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 121,575 tonnes of cargo comprising 94,334 tonnes of import cargo and 27,241...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Grains

US corn, soya futures make gains

CHICAGO: US corn futures rose for the fourth day in a row on Friday, hitting a 2-1/2-month peak as harvest slowdowns...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

ICE canola futures end mixed

WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures ended mixed on Friday, with nearby contracts boosted by speculative and...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Cotton & Textile

ICE cotton futures set to gain for week

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures on Friday rose to near their highest level this month on speculator activity, with...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.545...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 30, 2021)....

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Cotton & Textile

Stable trend on cotton market amid modest trading

KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bullish and trading volume remained satisfactory. The Spot ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Industry

APTMA chief urges FBR to withdraw 'controversial' payment mode step

LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Abdul Rahim Nasir has urged chairman Federal Board ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Grains

Wheat production in Punjab has increased, claims agri minister

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has said that wheat production in Punjab has...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Energy

Higher oil prices lift ExxonMobil, Chevron profits

NEW YORK: Profits at ExxonMobil and Chevron rebounded in the third quarter on strengthening oil and natural gas...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Commodities

US, EU agree to deal on Trump-era steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON/ROME: The United States and European Union are expected to announce a deal to resolve a long-running ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Energy

Russian natural gas flow to Germany via Poland stops

MOSCOW: Russian natural gas supplies through the Yamal - Europe pipeline via Poland to Germany came to a halt on...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (October 30, 2021). ======================================= CONES...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 31, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Rates

World Shipping Schedule

KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 30, 2021)....

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 30, 2021)...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 30, 2021). ======================================= Offset...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Cos facing winding-up proceedings: SECP bars AMCs from making investment

Industry

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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