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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 18, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (December 19, 2021)....

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Qatar National Day: Message from H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Ambassador of the state of Qatar to Pakistan

TEXT: 1. On the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar which falls on 18th December each year, I am...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Qatar National Day: Message from H.E Mishal M. Al Ansari Consul general of the state of Qatar in Karachi

TEXT: On this auspicious occasion I hereby extend my felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Qatar National Day: PAK-QATAR TAKAFUL GROUP CORPORATE PROFILE

TEXT: Pak-Qatar Takaful Group (PQTG) – The First and Largest Dedicated Takaful enterprise in Pakistan's Islamic...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Greece plans more relief for homes and businesses hit by energy costs

ATHENS: Greece will provide further financial relief to households, businesses and farmers facing higher outgoings...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Paris cancels New Year fireworks over Omicron fears

PARIS: Paris on Saturday said it was cancelling its traditional New Year fireworks as Europe braced for tighter ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Omicron coronavirus variant spreading fast in Italy

ROME: The highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading quickly in Italy, with new cases...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Netherlands set to announce ‘strict’ Christmas lockdown

THE HAGUE: The Dutch government is expected to announce on Saturday a “strict” Christmas lockdown that would see...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

US Senate confirms Bauer as envoy to France

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Saturday confirmed veteran diplomat Denise Campbell Bauer as the country’s next...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

As Britain’s Omicron cases surge, London moves to help hospitals

LONDON: Britain reported a surge in cases of the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday, and...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

NATO general wants alliance troops in Bulgaria, Romania

BERLIN: NATO’s top general has suggested the alliance should establish a military presence in Bulgaria and Romania...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Mali says Chad to send 1,000 additional troops as France backs off

BAMAKO: Mali’s foreign affairs ministry said that Chad planned to deploy 1,000 additional soldiers to Mali to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

US Senate confirms ex-Chicago Mayor Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

WASHINGTON: The US Senate early Saturday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Turkish business group calls for an end to Erdogan’s low-rates policy

ANKARA/ISTANBUL: Turkey’s largest business group urged President Tayyip Erdogan’s government on Saturday to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Vatican tightens screws on conservatives over traditional Latin Mass

VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Saturday warned conservative Roman Catholics who have balked at Pope Francis’ ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Russia says its proposals can fix relations with US

MOSCOW: Russia’s relations with the United States have not hit their lowest point yet and security proposals ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Afghan Taliban leaders appeal for help as migrant crisis looms

KABUL: Senior Taliban officials appealed on Saturday for international help to combat a deepening economic crisis...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

S African court to hear ex-president Zuma’s plea to appeal parole ruling

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s high court will on Tuesday hear former president Jacob Zuma’s request to appeal...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Thousands in Malaysia displaced after non-stop rainfall

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of people in Malaysia have been displaced by flash floods following non-stop rainfall since...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Philippines’ election agency rejects bid to disqualify Marcos Jr

MANILA: Electoral authorities in the Philippines have rejected the first of a series of complaints seeking to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

17 KP districts: voters go to LG polls today

PESHAWAR: Local bodies’ elections are being held in 17 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today (Sunday). The ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

JI chief says PTI is not different from PML-N, PPP

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said the politics of JI has aimed to fight against the corrupt system...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

HBL-PSL 2022: PCB, franchises agree on two additional picks

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and all six HBL-PSL franchises have agreed that all teams may pick two...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

ANP’s candidate for tehsil mayorship shot dead

PESHAWAR: The candidate of Awami National Party (ANP) for City Mayor of DI Khan Umar Khitab was shot dead by unknown...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Int’l flights from Skardu to help promote tourism: SACM

LAHORE: Terming the launch of international flights from Skardu as important initiative of the PTI government,...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

FTO’s advisory body suggests steps to resolve issues facing taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The advisory committee to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has suggested measures to minimise the delays ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Punjab Zone: AUPSP team discusses medical varsities’ residency programmes

LAHORE: A delegation of Association of University Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (AUPSP) Punjab Zone led by its...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Size of Punjab ADP increased by Rs 85bn, says CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that volume of the Annual Development Programme...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Reclusive Laos to re-open to foreign travellers

BANGKOK: Laos has announced plans to partially re-open to foreign travellers in the new year, throwing a lifeline to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Companies

Belgium’s Proximus rises after its TeleSign unit agrees SPAC merger

NEW YORK: Shares in Belgian state-controlled telecoms firm Proximus rose on Friday after its subsidiary TeleSign...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Solar-powered plant turns rainwater into clean drinking water

KARACHI: Inhabitants of several coastal villages near Mubarak Village, some 42 kilometres away from the heart of...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Foodpanda launches new ‘Rider Kit’

KARACHI: Foodpanda exhibited its latest Rider Kit at an exciting launch event held in Karachi. The event is a...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Administrative secretaries asked to respond to complaints daily

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the administrative secretaries to allocate one hour...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Industry

Lesco offers network to industry in absence of gas supply

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has offered its network to the industry for shifting of...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

ICT food safety law: TheNetwork for early enactment of rules of business

ISLAMABAD: TheNetwork for Consumer Protection has appealed to the federal government and the ICT management for the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 18, 2021). ======================================= ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 18, 2021)...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

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

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Rates

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (November 1 to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Energy

Russian gas exports drop sharply to Europe via Yamal pipeline

MOSCOW: Russian natural gas deliveries to Germany through the Yamal-Europe pipeline dropped sharply on Saturday, ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Prices of essential commodities decreasing, claims Punjab CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that prices of essential commodities are decreasing due ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate remains unchanged

LAHORE: The Spot rate remained unchanged on Saturday. The market remained steady and the trading volume remained ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 17, 2021)....

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Raw sugar slips as Omicron, inflation fears unnerve global markets

NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit a near two-week low on Friday as fears over global inflation and the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Palm posts slim gain for the day

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil posted a slim gain on Friday, as it tracked costlier rivals, but is set to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Russia proposes higher wheat export tax formula if prices reach $375/t

MOSCOW: Russia’s wheat export tax formula will have a higher multiplier if prices rise to $375/t and the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Argentine capped volume of corn, wheat for 2021-22

BUENOS AIRES: The Argentine government on Friday capped the volume of corn and wheat for the 2021/22 cycle that can...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Paris wheat regains ground on brisk demand, rapeseed at new high

PARIS: Paris wheat futures rose on Friday as brisk export demand helped prices hold chart support after a slide to a...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Soy, corn set multi-month highs on S American crop uncertainty

CHICAGO: U.S. soybean futures closed higher on Friday, hitting a 2-1/2 month top on worries about South American ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Asia Gold: Indians step up purchases

MUMBAI: Physical gold demand in India showed a modest improvement this week as some buyers rushed to stores...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Rivian warns supply issues to hit production, shares drop to record low

BENGALURU: Rivian Automotive Inc shares skidded nearly 15% on Friday to hit a record low after the electric vehicle...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Stocks

Stocks mostly drop as traders mull central bank moves

NEW YORK: World stock markets mostly fell Friday, giving up gains made after major central banks took action to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Russia proposes higher wheat export tax formula if prices reach $375/t

MOSCOW: Russia’s wheat export tax formula will have a higher multiplier if prices rise to $375/t and the ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

‘CPEC Industrial Cooperation B2B Investment Conference’ on 21st

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) in collaboration with the Government of Punjab is organizing “CPEC...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Habib univarsity recognizes support of philanthropists

KARACHI: Pakistan is considered one of the most generous nations in the world, and while primary and secondary...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Speakers underscore need for adopting healthy lifestyle, staying close to nature

LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar have expressed serious concern over surge in diseases including diabetes, stroke, ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

One killed, 10 hurt in Quetta blast

QUETTA: At least one person was killed, 10 others injured and several vehicles damaged in a bomb blast here in the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

UIT introduces community service programme

KARACHI: Usman Institute of Technology on Saturday has introduced a community service program for its students. The...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

NAP on business and human rights: FCCI chief explains salient features

FAISALABAD: The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights will help Pakistan to become a well-integrated ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

MQM’s Gulfaraz Khattak arrested after ATC cancels his bail

KARACHI: Police on Saturday arrested Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan leader, Gulfaraz Khattak, after an...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

130th convocation: PU VC urges students to play role in development of country, society

LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad has urged the students to understand their ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Letters

No light at the end of the tunnel?

The woes of Pakistan’s rupees appear to have acquired a kind of permanency to the chagrin of the country that has...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Gas: Is APTMA spinning tears?

The tussle between the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and Ministry of Energy (MoE) is turning into a...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup, urges investment

A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Sticky situation: Canada taps maple syrup reserves to meet soaring demand

Pancake lovers, fear not. Strong demand for maple syrup after a poor Canadian harvest has created supply-side woes,...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Commodities

Gold prices fall slightly

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw a slight fall on the local market, traders said. The prices of gold went down...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

PIA acquires latest simulator

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has acquired the latest Airbus A320 simulator, which the airline...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Miftah describes PPP, MQM-P as ‘two sides of the same coin’

HYDERABAD: PML-N leader Miftah Ismail has said that Imran’s government is responsible for the devastation of the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Shershah incident: HBL expresses deep sorrow

KARACHI: HBL has expressed sympathies with the bereaved families of the Shershah incident. An unfortunate incident,...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

PML-N’s Marriyum steps up criticism of PM

ISLAMABAD: PML-N Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has told Prime Minister Imran Khan to stop “mulching...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Two dacoits killed, three cop hurt in encounter

ISLAMABAD: Two dacoits were killed and three policemen injured in an exchange of fire in Rawalpindi city during the...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Human rights, terrorism, educational access: Special envoy says US to continue ‘clear-eyed’ diplomacy with Taliban

ISLAMABAD: The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, said the Afghan people will remain...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

SECP warns people against illegal investment schemes

ISLAMABAD: To protect the general public from unlawful/illegal activities being carried out by various companies, ...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

ECP bench to hear contempt case against Cheema on 21st

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday has fixed a contempt hearing against Jamshed Iqbal...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

PPP accuses PTI govt of ‘ruining’ country

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has claimed Prime Minister Imran Khan thinks that everyone has come into...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 19, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Money & Banking

ECB ready to adjust policy if inflation doesn’t fall as expected

ZURICH: European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Robert Holzmann said on Saturday the ECB will quickly be able to...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Industry

‘Super Saturday’ set to lure last-minute shoppers in US despite Omicron surge

NEW YORK/CHICAGO: US retailers opened their doors on Saturday to what they hope will be swarms of shoppers searching...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Progress on FATF?

EDITORIAL: Ordinarily, appreciation from the EU and US for Pakistan’s efforts to meet FATF (Financial Action Task...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Pakistan rethinks its ties with US

EDITORIAL: As the United States walked out on Afghanistan leaving the country bled white the no-less-hurt Pakistan...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Industry

BOI chief optimistic about FDI prospects

KARACHI: Global Investment Summit is being held in March next year; people will get good news of receiving foreign...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Taxes

Maggo proposes amendment in tax laws

KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend

Commodities

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	281.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	280.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	143.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5,525.21
India Sensex / Apr 25	79,212.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	35,705.74
Nasdaq / Apr 25	17,382.94
Hang Seng / Apr 25	21,980.74
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8,415.25
Dow Jones / Apr 25	40,113.50
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	22,242.45
France CAC40 / Apr 25	7,536.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	63.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	298,950
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	3,327.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Apr 28	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 28	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 25 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.92 ▲ 0.96 (24.24%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.14 ▲ 0.5 (18.94%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 25 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.99 ▲ 1 (14.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▲ 1 (13.77%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	61.90 ▲ 5.63 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 25 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	86.74 ▲ 7.89 (10.01%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 25 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	203.03 ▲ 18.46 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 25 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	156.38 ▲ 14.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 25 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,282.29 ▲ 298.39 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	357.05 ▲ 32.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Engro Powergen / Apr 25 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	28.71 ▼ -10.13 (-26.08%)
Ghani Chemworld / Apr 25 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8 ▼ -1 (-11.11%)
Samba Bank / Apr 25 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.01 ▼ -0.99 (-11%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.66 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 25 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.38 ▼ -5.26 (-9.99%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Apr 25 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	12.31 ▼ -1.3 (-9.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.25 ▼ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Equity Modaraba / Apr 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.75 ▼ -0.24 (-8.03%)
GlaxoSmithKline / Apr 25 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(GLAXO)	409.57 ▼ -34.89 (-7.85%)
AKD Hospitality / Apr 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	136.65 ▼ -10.81 (-7.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,789,497 ▼ -0.02
Power Cement / Apr 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,965,614 ▼ -0.17
Sui South Gas / Apr 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,567,163 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Apr 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,825,526 ▼ -0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,030,953 ▼ -0.04
Aisha Steel Mill / Apr 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,751,796 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,717,262 ▼ -0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	16,382,803 ▲ 0.14
Sui North Gas / Apr 25 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,338,455 ▲ 0.33
Secure Logistics / Apr 25 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	12,723,116 ▲ 1.13

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