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Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over 2015 deal limit: IAEA

VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that it estimated Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium had grown to...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Indian rapper killed in gang-related violence

NEW DELHI: An Indian rapper with a major following both at home and among the diaspora in Canada and Britain was...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

No cut in HEC’s budget: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that his government would make no reduction in the...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Pak army delegation lauds AIOU services for Gwadar

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Pakistan Army appreciated Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)’s infrastructure and...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

‘Centre should not interfere in matters of devolved subjects’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel said on Monday that if the government was serious about addressing the grievances...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Ombudsman resolves 26-year-old issue of widow

LAHORE: Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd) helped an elderly woman of Township Lahore, namely Wallait...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Women cricket team to tour Australia in Jan

LAHORE: Pakistan women cricket team will be touring Australia for three T20Is and three ODIs, which will be played ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

IHC extends protective bails to anchors

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday extended protective bails to anchors Arshad Sharif, Sami ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Four Afghan singers held

PESHAWAR: Four Afghan singers were arrested and put behind bars in Tehkal police station here on Monday. Afghan...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Murad says leaked audio to be considered authentic

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday said the leaked audio recording of an alleged telephonic...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

‘Violation’ of SHC, CCoE orders: SSGC denies KE’s allegations

KARACHI: To keep the record straight it is important to highlight that as a consequence of the order of High Court ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

ICAP presents Certificate of Induction to SSGC

KARACHI: Representatives from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Farrukh Rehman, Senior...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

SHC wants IGP removed over non-production of Dua Zehra

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday expressed disappointment over the performance of Sindh Inspector...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Nimra tells SHC about marriage as per her choice

KARACHI: Nimra Kazmi appeared in the Sindh High Court (SHC) along with her husband on Monday and stated that she...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Book launched on corporate leadership, governance

KARACHI: A book titled “Corporate Pakistan - Insights to Leadership & Governance”, authored by eminent ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Speakers urge universities to strengthen academia-industry linkages

KARACHI: The opening ceremony of the HEC-funded Sindh consortium of universities, for the establishment of Business...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

LHC seeks reply on PTI’s plea

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a reply from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on a petition...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

NESPAK official gives detailed corporate presentation to Dastgir

LAHORE: Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal Minister for Energy, visited NESPAK House, Lahore here on Monday to have an...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

PTI chief begging for NRO, says Hamza

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has said that Imran Niazi was begging for NRO while the audio-leak fully...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Balighur Rehman takes oath as Punjab governor

LAHORE: Former PML-N MNA from Bahawalpur Muhammad Balighur Rehman took oath as Punjab governor at a ceremony held at...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Johnson felicitates Shehbaz on his election

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Europe

EU not ready to agree Russia oil ban

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will fail to agree on a Russian oil ban at a summit on Monday and Tuesday in...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Biden rules out sending rocket systems ‘that can strike into Russia’ to Ukraine

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Monday he would not send rocket systems to Ukraine that could hit targets...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

China

China fails to ink security pact with Pacific nations

SUVA: Talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach an agreement on a...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Iran Guards accuse ‘Zionists’ of assassinating colonel

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Monday accused “Zionists” of shooting dead a colonel in Tehran earlier...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Unlikely monkeypox outbreak will lead to pandemic, WHO says

LONDON: The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement

HONG KONG/LONDON: HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

Palm extends losses

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday for a second day as top producer Indonesia was set to...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

EU wheat falls on improved sentiment on Ukrainian exports

PARIS: European wheat fell 2% on Monday, pressured by signs that Russia could unlock grain cargoes blocked in...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

White sugar prices rise on tightening supplies, cocoa also climbs

LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE climbed on Monday, boosted by tightening supplies linked partly to export curbs...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

Gold prices edge up as dollar slide lifts appeal

LONDON: Gold prices held firm on Monday in a mostly range-bound trade, helped by a dip in dollar, while investors...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

Sanctions-hit Russia stockpiling grain

MOSCOW: Russia, one of the world’s top grain producers, is using export disruptions caused by sanctions to boost...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

‘Over 60pc turnout in Balochistan LG polls’

KARACHI: Balochistan government Spokesperson Farah Azeem Shah on Monday termed over 60 percent turnout observed in...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Asia

India to provide scholarships, counselling to those orphaned by Covid-19

MUMBAI: India’s federal government will provide educational scholarships, mental health counselling and health...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Pak athletes claim two silver medals in Imam Reza International Cup

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan athletes have excelled in the 2nd Imam Reza International Cup Tournament in Mashhad, Iran,...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 30, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 31, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Imran urges SC to give ‘protection’ to upcoming long march

PESHAWAR: After a chaotic episode during the first phase of the long march, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman...

Updated 31 May, 2022 10:35am

PTV anchorperson removed from job for visiting Israel

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV) anchor Ahmed Quraishi has been sacked from the state television channel after...

Updated 31 May, 2022 10:28am

‘Enforced disappearances’ Body for deliberation and policy design formed

ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday formed a seven-member committee for the deliberation of a policy regarding...

Updated 31 May, 2022 10:28am

President appoints two ECP members from Punjab, KP

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday appointed Babar Hassan Bharwana and former Justice Ikramullah Khan as...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

US legislator optimistic over economic ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Congressional representative Rob Wittman said “the US and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

No govt can deviate from old stance on Palestine, Kashmir: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Monday said that no government in...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

PTI to face govt ‘atrocities’ gallantly, says Qureshi

LAHORE: Terming the present regime as ‘unnatural alliance’ of different parties, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmud...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

ECP verdict to de-seat 25 PTI dissident MPAs challenged

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been moved to set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s order that...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Railway police arrest accused in girl rape incident

LAHORE: Spokesman for the Pakistan Railways said that the Zakaria Express girl rape incident was reported by the...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

14 districts of Sindh: Electoral symbols being given to candidates

ISLAMABAD: Electoral symbols are being allotted Monday and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday) to the candidates...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

President administers oath to Senator Shahadat Awan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday administered the oath of office to Senator Shahadat Awan as Minister of...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Collective efforts needed to overcome economic challenges: CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz said on Monday that Pakistan is facing myriad challenges and we have to...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Foreign funding case: IHC directs PTI to file reply on ECP comments

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to file a reply on the ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Resignations: NA speaker summons PTI’s MNAs on June 6

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on Monday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Senate assails Israeli forces’ actions against Palestinians

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday passed a unanimous resolution for strong condemnation of the recent atrocities and...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of a third-party audit

“Did you know that Pegasus spyware that allows governments to use it to spy on its own citizens…” “Yeah I...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens

For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

PTI: what next?

The abrupt fizzling out of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf’s (PTI’s) long march can be explained by three factors....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

IMF programme interregnum

The meetings between the IMF staff and the government’s economic team came to an end in Doha on the 25th of May....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Letters

The country needs IMF programme

It increasingly appears that the incumbent government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are going to ink the...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

S&P downgrades Chinese state-backed developer Greenland

BEIJING: Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Monday downgraded Chinese state-backed property developer...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

FTSE 100 tracks upbeat global mood

LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, as an easing of China’s COVID-19 curbs lifted spirits across...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

Indian shares settle higher

BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for a third straight session on Monday, riding on gains in technology stocks...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

Shanghai stocks close at 5-week highs

SHANGHAI: China stocks rose for a fourth straight session to close up on Monday, with Shanghai stocks at five-week...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

European shares rise

LONDON: European shares touched their highest level in almost a month on Monday, with optimism buoyed by China’s...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

Abu Dhabi bourse outperforms Gulf peers ahead of Borouge IPO

DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, tracking global shares and oil prices higher, with the Abu...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

Toronto index rises as energy shares boost

TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Monday, as gains in oil prices drove energy shares higher, with trading...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

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 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,581.9180...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,201.8229 Bid ...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

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Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

PSX stays bullish

KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday on the back of investor expectations over...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Energy

Oil climbs above $121 a barrel as China eases restrictions

LONDON: Oil prices climbed above $121 a barrel on Monday, hitting a two-month high as China eased COVID-19...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton cultivated over 1.936m hectares, as 83.4pc target achieved

ISLAMABAD: The cultivation of cotton has been completed over 1.936 million hectares of land in the potential areas...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Energy

Gasoil cash premiums rise, cracks hit over 3-week high

SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil rose on Monday, supported by firmer buying interests in the...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Energy

Asia’s naphtha crack extends losses, gasoline climbs

SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin extended losses on Monday to hit April 2020 lows, weighed down by...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Energy

Asia 0.5% VLSFO stays firm

MANILA: Asia’s 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market is expected to retain strength into the new trading...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Energy

India aims to cut power output from at least 81 coal-fired plants

NEW DELHI: India plans to reduce power generation from least 81 coal-fired utilities over the next four years, the...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.365...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 299,171 tonnes of cargo comprising 255,169 tonnes of import cargo and 44,002...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Cotton & Textile

Little business activity on cotton market

Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

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Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

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Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

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 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 30, 2022)....

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

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Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Proposed right issues

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

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,358.9569...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 985.5528 Bid...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,431.5624 Bid...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,857.31
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,222.99
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,267.35

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.42 (10.37%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Attock Cement / Dec 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	259.27 ▲ 23.57 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 18 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	180.01 ▼ -19.99 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 18 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.37 ▼ -4.93 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Synthetic Prod / Dec 18 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	45.89 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.18
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▼ -0.11
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	63,923,132 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.07
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -1.15
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.42
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	39,159,271 ▼ -0.37
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.36
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	35,667,581 ▲ 1.01

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