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Operations of airport to start in Sept 2023: Gwadar Port to be shining pearl of entire region, says GDA chief

LAHORE: Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Mujeeb Ur Rehman Qambrani has said that the ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:08am

Customs seizes huge quantity of drugs

ISLAMABAD: Customs Intelligence Islamabad seized a huge quantity of chars value in millions and arrested two...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:06am

Menace of women trafficking: Court asks if additional ‘safety valves’ needed to reinforce law

LAHORE: Justice Muhammad Shan Gul of the Lahore High Court directed Inspector General of Punjab Police to ensure the...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:02am

Chohan appointed spokesperson for Punjab govt

He will also look after the affairs of the public relations department

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:13am

President Alvi phones grieving families of martyred army officers

President talked to Captain Ahmed Ali, son of Lt General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed and expressed his condolences to the family

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:14am

PTI to hold rally in Islamabad on 13th

Party to announce its future course of action against the imported regime soon, says PTI leader Farrukh Habib

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:12am

Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression

It is imperative to immediately stop the aggression, the Foreign Office says

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:15pm

Normalization of Pakistan-India relations: Greater role of European Commission sought

Lawmakers of the EU Parliament say a renewed attempt at peace talks is needed more than ever

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:14pm

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

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

Published 07 Aug, 2022 07:40am

Energy

Power Div wants extension in tenure of PPIB head

ISLAMABAD: Power Division is reportedly adopting stopgap arrangement strategy to retain the services of...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:59am

Banks to issue Proceeds Realisation Certificates electronically

Banks will also issue S-PRCs electronically to their customers, mentioning all remittances received by them from abroad during the year

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:17am

Taxes

Inordinate delays in dispute resolution impair overall tax governance: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held and declared that Rule 22(1) of Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Rules, 2010 to...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:44am

Israel warns aerial onslaught against Gaza militants may last a week

GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s military warned Saturday deadly air strikes against Palestinian...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Major reshuffle of FBR hierarchy announced

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has completed a significant reshuffle in its hierarchy by transferring...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:41am

Britain calls for ‘swift end’ to violence

LONDON: Britain on Saturday called for a swift end to the violence in the Gaza Strip, the worst escalation in...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Russia calls for maximum restraint in Gaza

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday called for maximum restraint in the Gaza Strip amid the worst escalation of violence ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Gunmen kill six in central Nigeria

KANO, (Nigeria): Gunmen have killed six people, including two Indians, in Nigeria’s Kogi state, police said...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Lesco finalises plans for power supply on Ashura

LAHORE: In line with the directions from the Ministry of Energy, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Punjab cabinet finalises Ashura security plan

LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met here Saturday with Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in the chair, accorded...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Farmers want govt’s help after rains ruined crops

LAHORE: Different growers’ organizations reacting to the loss caused by the record monsoon rains and flood water ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Self-sufficiency in energy a prerequisite for economic survival, says PDP

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has emphasised that all political parties should agree...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Monetary policy: chasing vs targeting inflation

The statement from Dr. Murtaza Syed, Acting Governor the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) that monetary policy ‘will...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Russia-Ukraine war divides the world – I

The Russian invasion of Ukraine about four months ago has divided the world community amongst pro-Russia, ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Frozen US-China cooperation presents new hitch for global warming

Beijing is freezing its cooperation with Washington on global warming, but experts are hoping that, for the sake of...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PTI MPA injured, 4 guards dead in Lower Dir attack

LOWER DIR: Four people died and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPA Malik Liaquat was injured after unknown gunmen opened...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items remain on high side

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items remained on high side as most of the prices witnessed an upward...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

UN’s sustainable development goals: ‘Rotary working with local partners in 7 areas across globe’

ISLAMABAD: The visiting President of Rotary International Jennifer Jones on Saturday said that Rotary is focusing ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Crime Review: Cases of car theft, snatching of phones on the rise

ISLAMABAD: The metropolis is facing an increase in the number of car-lifting and mobile snatching incidents as armed...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

USAID invests in KP’s health, education projects

PESHAWAR: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partners with the Government of Pakistan at...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Need stressed for carbon offset development framework

ISLAMAABD: Environmental experts have stressed the need to develop a carbon offset development framework and conduct...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Chopper crash: NA speaker offers condolences to families of martyred army officers

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf visited the residences of grieving families of the...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PTI leader felicitates new Punjab ministers

LAHORE: Andleeb Abbas, the information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chapter of Central Punjab, ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

DG seeks comprehensive plan for works in LDA City

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority Director General Aamir Ahmad Khan has said that a comprehensive plan should be...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Rates

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 1 to 5,...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 6, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (August 7, 2022)....

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Operational modalities sought to supply electricity to SEZs

Govt directs power distribution companies to finalise plans as there is no bar on providing electricity to industrial units within Zones under CPEC

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 12:00pm

Country a net importer, says Miftah somberly

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has said that the federal government had made tough...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:12pm

PM establishes flood relief fund

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a relief fund to help flood affectees on Saturday with an ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:37am

ECC approves Rs5bn TSG for NDMA

ISLAMABAD: A special meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, Saturday, approved Rs5...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:13pm

SBP opens PM’s flood relief fund account

KARACHI: Following the federal government directives, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opened the “Prime...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:14pm

Securities deals: Insurance cos to unveil policy to check ‘insider trading’

ISLAMABAD: Every insurance company will issue an employees trading policy governing trading or investment in...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:38am

Punjab’s new Cabinet under Elahi takes oath

LAHORE: A 21-member Chaudhry Parvez Elahi-led provincial cabinet of Punjab was sworn-in at a simple and solemn...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:39am

FIA starts summoning PTI leaders

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Saturday kickstarted its countrywide investigation — launched a...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:13pm

Nine NA seats: PTI challenges by-election schedule

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:39am

IK used charity income to advance his political agenda: govt

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the Pakistan...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:40am

Musk says Twitter deal should go ahead if it provides proof of real accounts

BENGALURU: Elon Musk said that if Twitter Inc. could provide its method of sampling 100 accounts and how it ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:40am

Bomb blast in Kabul kills eight, injures more than 20

KABUL: A bomb blast in a busy shopping street in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least eight...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

Revolutionary steps needed to boost economy: LCCI

LAHORE: The Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, would have to take revolutionary measures and should revisit his ...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

FWCCI focusing on attracting FDI to women-led businesses

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Women Chamber and industry has main focus to attract foreign direct investment for women-led...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Crossing the line

EDITORIAL: Oozing confidence, rather over-confidence, in a typical fashion, PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) chairman...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

‘Pilgrimage of Penance’

EDITORIAL: Pope Frances called his recent week-long visit to Canada as a “Pilgrimage of Penance” and sought...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

MMBL, CBA join hands to enhance access to digital financial services

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) and CBA, a leading digital...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Taxes

FBR revises customs values on import of stationery items

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of stationery...

Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am

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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