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Energy

Germany to build LNG terminal to reduce Russian gas reliance

FRANKFURT: Germany said on Saturday it would build a liquefied natural gas terminal on its North Sea coast, as it...

Updated 06 Mar, 2022 10:22am

SAP will leverage cloud computing technology in country: MD

KARACHI: Global technology giant, SAP, in line with its mission to support and accelerate digital transformation in...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Ukraine delays key port evacuation as Putin warns of no-fly zone peril

KYIV: A strategic Ukrainian city put off a planned evacuation of residents Saturday blaming Russian forces for...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Europe

UK to streamline sanctioning Russian oligarchs

LONDON: Britain is to make it easier to penalise Russian oligarchs and align those sanctions with the European Union...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Starlink ‘will not’ block Russian news sources: Musk

WASHINGTON: SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Saturday the company’s Starlink satellite broadband service will not block...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Moscow seeks US guarantees before backing Iran nuclear deal

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday that Moscow is demanding guarantees from the US before...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Europe

More than 350 civilians confirmed killed in Ukraine so far: UN

ZURICH: At least 351 civilians are confirmed to have been killed in Ukraine since Russian troops invaded on Feb. 24,...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Pakistan likely to face ‘absolute’ shortage of water by 2025: experts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be facing absolute shortage of water by 2025 due to climate change and massive fluctuations...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 05, 2022)....

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Ramazan and diabetes: experts offer a piece of highly valuable advice to patients

KARACHI: “People with diabetes, who are eager to fast, must consult with their doctor prior to the beginning of...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Financial management of revenues: NHA board underscores need for creation of ‘Road Development Fund’

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has recommended for creation of “Road Development...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

British Council launches ‘Pakistan/UK New Perspectives’ programme

KARACHI: British Council CEO, Scott McDonald launched the “Pakistan/UK New Perspectives” programme in Karachi on...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Vawda’s disqualification: five in the run for vacant Senate seat

ISLAMABAD: Five candidates are vying for a Senate seat that fell vacant following lifetime disqualification of PTI...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

KLF lives up to its reputation

KARACHI: The second day of the 13th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), being organised by the Oxford University ...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

PTC awarded four prestigious awards

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) has been awarded with four prestigious awards for their Corporate...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

‘Pakistan Sports Festival’ in full swing

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Sports Festival, which started on February 1, 2022 in the tribal districts of Bajaur, Mohmand and...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

Japan rubber lower

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid on Friday and were on track for their first weekly drop in five, as Asian...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Energy

US natgas jumps on soaring global energy prices

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped 6% to a one-month high on Friday as the US market continued to follow ...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly world market price for upland cotton

NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 112.71 cents per...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Grains

Raw sugar climbs to 2-1/2-month high

NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE gained more than 2% on Friday, hitting their best level since ...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Energy

Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks hit record high

SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday, surging to an...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Cotton & Textile

Only deal reported on cotton market

LAHORE: Dullness persists in local cotton market on Saturday. Trading volume remained very low. The Spot Rate...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Criminal gangs most active within remits of Aabpara, Lohi Bheer & Khanna police stations

ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and auto thieves struck at over 70 places in the capital and looted cash and valuables...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Letters

Lahore’s climate, environment…

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly claimed that the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Central...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Ukraine conflict fuels supply chain concerns

At a logistics expo in London this week, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions, rather than interest...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

‘Maladaptation’: how not to cope with climate change

A crescendo of deadly extreme weather is outpacing preparations for a climate-addled world, according to a landmark...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Enhanced exports: the only solution—I

In the Prime Minister’s address to the nation this week, he lauded the export growth achieved over the past 2...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

KE removes 2,000 hazardous illegal connections

KARACHI: K-Electric on Friday claimed to have removed as many as 2000 Hazardous Illegal connections in district...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Need stressed for raising awareness amongst women

KARACHI: The FPCCI and women entrepreneurs have vowed to continue struggle for women’s rights, stressing that it ...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Standard Chartered, BAT celebrate impact of ‘Agri-preneur Project’

KARACHI: Standard Chartered and The British Asian Trust (BAT) orchestrated a grand ceremony to celebrate the success...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Fresh rainy spell may disturb Pak-Aussie match today

KARACHI: The fresh rainy spell, which is expected to occur across upcountry until Mar 10, may disturb the continuing...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Koocha Risaldar tragedy: KP CM vows to bring perpetrators to justice

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan along with Governor Shah Farman and Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Faiz...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Planned no-trust motion: Fazl briefs Nawaz about opposition’s strategy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday contacted Pakistan Muslim...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

PPP has no plan to stage sit-in in Islamabad: Aitzaz

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart Ch Aitzaz Ahsan said on Saturday that Chaudhry brothers of Pakistan...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Bilawal’s ‘long march’ reduced to a ‘short march’ in Sahiwal: Farrukh

LAHORE: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Saturday that Bilawal Bhutto’s...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Ukraine conflict: Qureshi speaks to his Russian counterpart

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi contacted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Saturday and...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

PECA Ordinance challenged: Farhatullah’s petition, other pleas clubbed together

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has clubbed former senator Farhatullah Babar’s petition with others,...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

PTI’s march starts from Tando Jam on its 8th day

KARACHI: PTI’s Haqooq-e-Sindh March on its 8th day started from Tando Jam amid massive participation of people in...

Updated 06 Mar, 2022 10:17am

Death toll rises to 62; two suspects arrested

CTD arrests two suspects in connection to the investigation

Updated 06 Mar, 2022 10:27am

PTI govt accuses opposition of ‘horse-trading’

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday blamed the opposition for indulging in horse-trading and ...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 05, 2022). ======================================= Offset...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 05, 2022)...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 05, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (March 06, 2022)....

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

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

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Rates

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (February 01 to...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Energy

UK dockers refuse Russian oil, accuse sanction loophole

LONDON: British dockers on Saturday refused to unload Russian oil from a tanker, calling for the government to close...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Wahab optimistic about prospects of ‘Awami March’

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and CM’s Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commissioner Hyderabad pays surprise visit to SIOVS

HYDERABAD: Nadeem ur Rehman Memon, Commissioner Hyderabad, paid a surprise visit today to Sindh Institute of...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Chaudhry brothers inquire about Assefa Bhutto’s health

LAHORE: PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi telephoned PPP...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

CS directs DCs to ensure reduction in prices of commodities

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to ensure reduction in the...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

RTO achieves revenue target

LAHORE: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has collected Rs16.7 billion in February 2022 as compared to Rs10.6 billion...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Industry

Industrial package: govt move widely welcomed

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

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Industry

China to continue crackdown on industry monopolies

BEIJING: China will continue its crackdown on monopolies to ensure fair competition, Premier Li Keqiang said in a...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Industry

SITE chief urges PM to announce package for local industries

KARACHI: President of SITE Association of Industry, Abdul Rashid has appealed the Prime Minister, Imran Khan that on...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

Gold prices gain

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw some gains on the local market, traders said. Following an increase of Rs600,...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Justifying PECA, albeit unsuccessfully

EDITORIAL: For the prime minister, and therefore the entire government machinery, to continue to insist that...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Snap election in sight?

EDITORIAL: Are we heading towards an early election? It would be unwise to utter the word ‘yes’ with any kind of...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items increase further

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a further increase during this week past as compared...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Money & Banking

SBP to celebrate ‘journey of women’s financial inclusion’ tomorrow

KARACHI: To celebrate the journey of women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Industry

Iran devising holistic mechanism for free trade with Pakistan: CG

PESHAWAR: The Islamic Republic of Iran is devising a holistic mechanism to carry out free trade with Pakistan, so if...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

World commodity funds attracting huge inflows

NEW YORK: Global commodity funds are attracting huge inflows this year as investors seek to cash in on the rally in...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

Germany urged to stockpile cobalt, cut reliance on Russia

LONDON: The German government should stockpile palladium and minor metals such as vanadium and cobalt as part of its...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Commodities

ICE canola futures dip

WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dipped on Friday, pressured by a larger drop in soyoil prices. Most-active...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

Industry

‘LCCI Business Consumer Expo’: Sarwar lauds efforts aimed at boosting economic activities

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar visited the LCCI Business Consumer Expo on second day and applauded...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Sunday, March 06, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 05:14am

UBG leaders advocate interaction with Uzbek counterparts

Industry

NPMC informed that pulses prices have risen due to increase in freight charge and surge in rates in the international market

Updated 06 Mar, 2022 10:40am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 17	280.67
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 17	280.47
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	5,275.70
Nasdaq / Apr 16	16,307.16
Dow Jones / Apr 16	39,669.39
India Sensex / Apr 17	77,621.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 17	34,285.53
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,352.47
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,207.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,240.89
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,290.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	298,353
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	63.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,331.95
Diesel/Litre / Apr 17	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	66.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghazi Fabrics / Apr 17 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	8.36 ▲ 1 (13.59%)
UDL International / Apr 17 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	8.52 ▲ 1 (13.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.84 ▲ 0.76 (12.5%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 17 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	57.93 ▲ 5.27 (10.01%)
United Brands / Apr 17 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	23.18 ▲ 2.11 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 17 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	244.59 ▲ 22.24 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 17 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	21.89 ▲ 1.99 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,928.97 ▲ 175.36 (10%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 17 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.97 ▲ 1.27 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Apr 17 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	104.06 ▲ 9.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 17 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.07 ▼ -0.31 (-22.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.48 ▼ -0.46 (-11.68%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 17 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	56.69 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Apr 17 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.84 ▼ -1.56 (-9.51%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Apr 17 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.52 ▼ -4.7 (-8.67%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 17 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	32.39 ▼ -2.92 (-8.27%)
Asim Textile / Apr 17 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	13.40 ▼ -1.2 (-8.22%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Apr 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.85 ▼ -0.6 (-6.35%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 17 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	50.83 ▼ -3.24 (-5.99%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Apr 17 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340.04 ▼ -19.97 (-5.55%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 17 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	23,794,610 ▲ 3.81
B.O.Punjab / Apr 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	23,321,095 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,945,036 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Apr 17 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,949,781 ▲ 1.19
National Bank / Apr 17 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	16,604,549 ▲ 4.2
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,865,718 ▲ 0
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Apr 17 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	14,613,210 ▲ 0.21
Sui South Gas / Apr 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	11,876,679 ▲ 1.06
Hascol Petrol / Apr 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,975,030 ▲ 0.09
United BankXD / Apr 17 United Bank Limited(UBL)	10,968,701 ▲ 16.02

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