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NRSP MF Bank: BoP mulling acquiring strategic stake

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) has taken an in principle decision to explore the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

ICC Women’s World Cup: Bismah Maroof to participate in warm-up matches

LAHORE: Pakistan’s top-order women batter Bismah Maroof has confirmed her availability for the ICC Women’s World...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Webinar on universal health coverage and social health insurance: Speakers hail govt’s Sehat Sahulat Programme

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a webinar, while appreciating the government’s efforts to provide healthcare services to...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Smuggled goods destroyed by Customs

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Karachi here on Wednesday destroyed smuggled goods worth in ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Nasla Tower: SBCA office raided by police

KARACHI: A day after the registration of a criminal case against the builder of Nasla Tower, officials of the Sindh...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Tough fight likely between BMP, UBG in FPCCI polls

KARACHI: Election commission of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has made all...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Indonesia says will allow stranded Rohingya boat to seek refuge

JAKARTA: Indonesia will allow a boat packed with Rohingya which had become stranded off its coast to dock in the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Russia shuts Memorial Human Rights Centre in ‘one-two punch’

MOSCOW: Russia’s Memorial Human Rights Centre was ordered to shut by a Moscow court on Wednesday, a day after its...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

China says to extend some favourable income tax policies

BEIJING: China will extend some favourable income tax policies to ease the burden for middle- and low-income groups,...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Apple puts supplier Foxconn’s India plant on notice after protests

CHENNAI: Apple said it had placed the southern Indian factory of iPhone assembler Foxconn on probation after both...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Dutch seize 1.6 tonnes of cocaine in Rotterdam harbour

THE HAGUE: Dutch customs have seized more than 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, hidden in shipments of bananas, cocoa beans ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

French parents sue after daughter mistakenly gets Moderna jab

RENNES, (France): The parents of a 10-year-old girl in France are suing the authorities after their daughter ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

US names envoy to step up fight for Afghan women’s rights

WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday appointed an envoy to defend the rights of Afghan women, stepping up...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

S Africa holds colourful, musical farewell to Desmond Tutu

CAPE TOWN: A musical memorial to South Africa’s revered anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu had a rabbi and a monk...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PBC to discuss elevation of junior judge to SC on Jan 3

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has convened a meeting on January 3 to deliberate elevation of junior ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

’Nawaz’s return will make no difference’ PM will complete his five-year term, insists Sheikh Rashid

RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said that Nawaz Sharif’s return will make no difference...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Mega real estate scam: No amount recovered to date, minister tells Senate

ISLAMABAD: Former management of a private housing society — Jammu and Kashmir Co-operative Housing Society (JKCHS)...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

‘Future Ready Skills Initiative’ Punjab Group of Colleges partners with Microsoft

LAHORE: Punjab Group of Colleges in partnership with Microsoft has entered phase-2 of its ‘Future Ready Skills...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Punjab to get Rs5.5bn subsidy to ensure timely execution of ATP

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Wednesday said that Rs5.5...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Mini-budget described as ‘surrender of country’s economic sovereignty’

ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the National Assembly, Wednesday, claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Fawad briefed on BoI’s performance

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday visited Board of Investment...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Sub-zero temperature recorded in Quetta, Kalat, Ziarat

QUETTA: Quetta and other parts of Balochistan are in the grip of severe cold weather experiencing sub-zero...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

150 meetings of NTDC BoD cost exchequer Rs150m

LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Board of Directors and its committees have held over...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Export-oriented industry in Sindh: Everyone will have fair, equal chance of succeeding: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that the Sindh government would...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Petition challenging new LG Ord: IHC issues notices to officials of Interior, Law Divisions

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday issued notices to the president and the secretaries, Interior ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Civil, military govts have misruled country: JI chief

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the so-called democratic and military regimes have equally...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Saira Bano elected chairperson of NA body

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division has unanimously elected Saira...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Empowered LB institutions to help usher in new era of development: Buzdar

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that for the first time, empowered local bodies...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Hashoo Group to open ‘Hotel One’ in business hub of Sialkot

ISLAMABAD: To redefine the modern travel experience by opening a brand new Hotel One on Paris Road, Sialkot, Hashoo...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Specific general-purpose berth at Gwadar port: Minister refuses to grant permission

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs (MoMA) Ali Zaidi has reportedly refused to grant permission for specific...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

25th anniversary celebrations: Ziauddin University organises grand alumni reunion

KARACHI: The year 2021 marked the 25th Anniversary of Ziauddin University founded in 1996 by Dr Asim Hussain and the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PIA inks MoU with PITB on e-FOAS

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed a MoU to...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

‘No concrete steps are being taken to control import bill’: Zahid

KARACHI: The Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

SNGPL organises E-Kachehri

KARACHI: Sui Northern Gas organized an E-Kachehri at its Head Office. Managing Director SNGPL Ali J Hamdani listened...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Sindh introduces biometric attendance for college students

KARACHI: In order to ensure the attendance of students in the government colleges, the Sindh Education Department ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

President inaugurates 17th ‘My Karachi Exhibition’

KARACHI: The President, Dr Arif Alvi, on Wednesday emphasized the need for comprehensive plan for sustainable...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Habib University hosts 7th YOHSIN Lecture

KARACHI: Habib University Tuesday hosted its 7th YOHSIN Lecture, titled, “Clash of Visions in the Third World: Are...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Role of media persons lauded for documenting variety of issues

HYDERABAD: Speakers on Wednesday highlighted the role of media persons, who document the issues related to human...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Freight train service between Azakhel dry port and Istanbul begins

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Industries and Commerce Abdul Karim Khan on Wednesday inaugurated...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

KP CM says will visit Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral shortly

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Wednesday announced to pay detailed visit to districts Upper and Lower...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Nutrition, health: Joint research centre unveiled in Beijing, Karachi

BEIJING: The China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre for Nutrition and Health unveiled in Beijing, China and Karachi...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PIC performs ‘1,100 heart surgeries in one year’

PESHAWAR: Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) has performed over 1100 heart surgeries and over 5000 angiographies...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Injured in line of duty: IGP describes cops as ‘Ghazi’

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Ahsan Younas on Wednesday declared the cops as “Ghazi” who...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

ECP delays 2nd phase of KP LG elections till March

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday decided to delay the second phase of local...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

30 diplomats from various countries get Peking Opera experience

BEIJING: Thirty diplomats from various countries, including Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Spain and Indonesia, along...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

IIOJK people urged to observe strike on Jan 1

ISLAMABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has urged the Kashmiri people to observe a complete strike on...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Omicron: Nausheen highlights importance of vaccination, booster jabs

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Nausheen Hamid...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Roche Diagnostics Pakistan introduces self-testing device for INR

KARACHI: Roche Diagnostics Pakistan has introduced an innovative product CoaguChek INRange for the patients on...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Group of ‘extortionists’ busted

LAHORE: Police on Wednesday busted a group of “extortionists” and arrested three people who had been...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

EFU Life Humrahi publishes ‘Essentials of Modern Marketing’

KARACHI: EFU Life Assurance Limited, the leading private life insurance provider in the country, proudly announces...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

‘Parents Day’ held at Cadet College Petaro

KARACHI: The 59th Parents Day was held at Cadet College Petaro. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Service breakdown in AJK: PTA imposes Rs50m fine on cellular mobile operator

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed fine of Rs 50 million on Telenor Pakistan due to...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PSM, HEC: Sell-off matters discussed

ISLAMABAD: The matters related to the transaction of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and the Heavy Electrical Complex...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

CM approves changes in ‘Canal Command Area Rules of 1873’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has accorded in-principle approval, to bring changes in the Canal Command...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

HBL to deploy POS terminals at Nadra centres countrywide

ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has awarded the mandate for the deployment of...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 29, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (December 30, 2021)....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PPP urges govt to make NSP document public

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has asked the government to make the “clandestine” document of...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Geopolitics ‘reorienting to accommodate new actors’: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has underscored the need for shifting of Pakistan’s foreign ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Muqam meets Shujaat

LAHORE: The President of PML-N Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and former federal minister Engineer Ameer Muqam called on former...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Motorway sections shut due to dense fog

LAHORE: Dense fog has blanketed various parts of Punjab on night between Tuesday and Wednesday, badly disrupting the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Democracy is the best revenge: it’s not necessarily true

“The Khan has not yet won a cup.” “Are you out of your mind! He won the cricket World Cup – cricket that is...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

A Pyrrhic victory if there was one

IMF’s ‘prior conditions’ have become the government’ biggest problem just when it is facing its toughest ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Vietnam’s journey and lessons for Pakistan—II

Pakistan also experiences barriers to international trade such as high import tariffs which make exports less...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Two decades on, euro can’t shake reputation as price driver

Europeans have been living with euro banknotes and coins for 20 years now, but many still point the finger at the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Letters

Link between national security and economy

The government deserves praise for producing country’s first-ever national security policy. Adviser on National...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses fall in line with global shares

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday in line with global shares, as investors positioned...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

China stocks close lower in cautious trading; liquor, banks slump

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Wednesday as consumer staples and bank shares slumped amid cautious trading in...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Nikkei retreats from 1-month high as chip stocks track US peers lower

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, retreating from the previous session’s one-month high, as...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Australia shares close at 3-1/2 month high in post-Christmas trade

SYDNEY: Australian shares rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, as investors kept aside Omicron worries...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

UK shares at more than 1-1/2 year high after Christmas break

• FTSE 100 on track for best yearly performance in 12 years • Banks eye best year since 2012

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Hong Kong shares close down as tech giants weigh

SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares snapped a five-session rising streak and finished lower on Wednesday dragged by tech...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Dow eyes record highs in thin holiday trade; retailers jump

NEW YORK: The Dow inched towards an all-time high on Wednesday, on a boost from retailers Home Depot and Nike, while...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ====================================...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates

KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Board meetings in progress

KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 29, 2021). ========================== ...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 29, 2021)....

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

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PSX upward spiral continues

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and closed in green with healthy gains on the...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Street photography pioneer Sabine Weiss dies at 97

PARIS: Swiss-French photographer Sabine Weiss, who chronicled social change with a unique gaze for nearly eight...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Cotton & Textile

New York cotton

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

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate

Stock	Volume

Item	Value

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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