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Pakistan Lighting serving the nation by offering reasonable solutions to difficult lighting problems

TEXT: Pakistan lighting LED Private Limited is a leading local Lighting Solution company in Pakistan. Established in...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Azm-e-Pakistan: Cnergyico offers a ray of hope

Emad Mehmood

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Pakistan at 75

Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

The Pyara Parcham of Pakistan

Majyd Aziz

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Developing Better Pakistan: The Leading Real Estate Developers of Pakistan

TEXT: Pakistan faces a serious housing crisis, the out-of-reach property and land rates have forced the general...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Tara Group Pakistan bringing prosperity to farmers

Dr. Khalid Hameed, Chairman, CEO Tara Group

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

75th Anniversary of Independence: A Roller-Coaster Ride

TEXT: 75 years of Pakistan’s roller coaster ride, with more lows than highs, seem to now witness a transition not...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Treasure your homeland

TEXT: Almost a decade back, upon landing at Quaid-E-Azam international airport in Karachi, after an 8 days ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Message from Iftikhar Ali Malik, President, SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Chief Executive, Guard Group

TEXT: 14th August not only brought Independence for the Muslims of Indian Subcontinent but also carved a new country...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Message from Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI(M) Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force

TEXT: On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan, I extend my warm greetings to all fellow ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Pakistan@75: Profundity of Pakistan Movement

Dr. Hasan Askari Rizvi

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

75 Years of independence of Pakistan: Duty of the government

TEXT: You will no doubt agree with me that the first duty of a government is to maintain law and order, so that the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 08:18am

Woman killed, two brothers injured in firing

ISLAMABAD: Four unknown persons barged into a house and gunned down a woman and injured two brothers- Tufail and...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:27am

Industry

Zubair hopeful of more exports to Turkiye

KARACHI: President of United Business Group and former President of FPCCI Zubair Tufail has said that the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:25am

AkzoNobel launches social campaign ‘PehchanKaRung’

LAHORE: On the momentous occasion of the 75 years of Independence of Pakistan, AkzoNobel – the maker of Dulux ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:23am

Boat stranded in rough seas rescued by PMSA

KARACHI: Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Pakistan and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), on 12...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:21am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Review: Spot rate increases amid bullish trend in cotton market

KARACHI: Increasing trend in the prices of cotton in local and international markets was seen. There was an increase...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:20am

Pakistan Cables celebrates Independence Day with ChildLife Foundation

KARACHI: To celebrate the 75th Independence Day, Pakistan Cables employee volunteers visited ChildLife Foundation...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:18am

Energy

Resolution of key issues awaited: Chinese power companies still facing stumbling blocks

ISLAMABAD: Chinese imported-coal fired power companies are reportedly still facing stumbling blocks in resolution of...

Updated 15 Aug, 2022 10:55am

Nicotine pouches and modern tobacco products: Postcard awareness campaign launched

PESHAWAR: Chromatic Trust has launched its second round of awareness campaign involving youth to send clear message...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:08am

Industry

Steel melters express dismay over increase in electricity rate, taxes

LAHORE: Mian Ahmed Hassan, Chairman of the Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) showed his grave concern over...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:06am

BISE Mardan issues SSC results: Girl students outshine boys

PESHAWAR: The girl students outshined boys by securing all the top positions in the results of school secondary...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:04am

Governor distributes Certificates of Appreciation among various personalities

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman while distributing ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ among...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:02am

Flag-hoisting ceremony held at FPCCI’s office in Lahore

LAHORE: A national flag hoisting ceremony was held here at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:59am

75th Independence Day celebrated with zeal, national spirit in KP

PESHAWAR: Like other parts of the country the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was also celebrated across Khyber...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:58am

CAA pays rich tribute to Jinnah on Independence Day

KARACHI: On the auspicious occasion of 75th Independence Day (Golden Jubilee) of Pakistan, a special ceremony was...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:56am

Fire tragedy: Pakistan expresses solidarity with Egypt

ISLAMABAD: The Government and people of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives as ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:56am

CM underscores need for unity to strengthen country

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah created Pakistan...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:53am

Independence Day celebrated at SU with zeal, enthusiasm

HYDERABAD: The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated on Sunday at the University of Sindh (SU) with...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:45am

HABIBMETRO unveils monument at I I Chundrigar Road

KARACHI: HABIBMETRO Bank a subsidiary of Habib Bank AG Zurich (HBZ) unveiled a monument at the entrance of...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:35am

Faysal Bank organises flag-hoisting ceremony

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited organized a heartwarming ceremony for flag hoisting on August 14th, 2022 to mark the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:32am

TPL Trakker wins two awards at BoYA event

KARACHI: The Brands of the Year Award is hailed as one of the most eminent and trustworthy brand awards in the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:26am

Money & Banking

Diamond Jubilee celebrations: SBP unveils Rs75 commemorative banknote

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan held ceremony for unveiling of commemorative banknote on the occasion of 75th...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:24am

Special events held at PN units to mark Independence Day

KARACHI: An impressive Change of Guard ceremony was held at mausoleum of Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:17am

Floodwaters from Indus inundate 50 villages in Dadu district

DADU: Several villages of katcha area in Dadu district have submerged due to flooding in Indus river on Sunday. The...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 06:16am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (August 14, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (August 15, 2022)....

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

MoFEPT and PTCL sign agreement

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Officers of ministry pay musical tribute to homeland

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, officers of the Ministry of Foreign...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PM urges people to take part in monsoon tree plantation drive

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the people to actively take part in the monsoon...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Development of country: Minister pays tribute to women

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain on Sunday, paying tribute to...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PAF celebrates Independence Day with fervour

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force joins the Nation in 75th Independence Day celebrations with fervour and dignity....

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Names of Pakistan Civil Awards recipients announced

KARACHI: On the occasion of 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of Pakistan, 14th August, 2022, the President of the...

Updated 15 Aug, 2022 07:20pm

Independence Day celebrations: National flag-hoisting ceremony held at Wapda House

LAHORE: The flag hoisting ceremony was held on Sunday at Wapda House Lahore to celebrate the Independence Day with...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Balochistan’s flood-hit people: Patel vows maximum health facilities

ISLAMABAD: Minister of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Abdul Qadir Patel on Sunday said his...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Arts

BC partners with Koel Gallery for art exhibition on climate

KARACHI: The British Council and Koel Gallery have partnered to launch the ‘Saahil Ki Kahaaniyan - Stories from ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Housing projects: Ministry directs contractors to enhance pace of work

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works has directed all the affiliated and registered contractors to ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Europe

Cash-strapped Britons give up pets as living costs soar

LONDON: Stood on her hind legs to greet any prospective owner who might approach her glass-doored kennel, Harriet is...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Ukraine war diverts attention from hunger, says Pope

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said on Sunday that the war in Ukraine had distracted attention from the problem of world...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Pakistan has emerged as a resilient nation, says Pak envoy in US

WASHINGTON: Ambassador Masood Khan has said that Pakistan was being positioned as an economic and transit hub and a...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PR utilises Rs167m to provide save journeys to Balochistan passengers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has utilized funds amounting to Rs167.659 million, out of total Rs 352 million...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PM condemns attack on security forces in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the check post of security forces ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

UAF celebrates Independence Day with zeal

FAISALABAD: Like other parts of the country, Independence Day was celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm at...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

75th anniversary of independence celebrated at HC in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Gaming industry feels squeeze after pandemic boom

In the height of the pandemic, video games offered people solace in isolation. But now that life is slowly returning...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

An illusion of recovery?

A sense of economic recovery is being created which in fact may be artificial. Many within the PDM (Pakistan...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Economy: the muddling of fact and fiction

The strengthening of the stock market and the rupee - from a high of over 240 on 30 July 2014 to less than 214 this...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

‘Construction of flyover over Korangi River approved’: Trade bodies hold special functions to celebrate Independence Day

KARACHI: The Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in a simple but dignified manner by trade bodies and...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Punjab ombudsman helps applicants get Rs7.5m in relief

LAHORE: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has intervened to provide a cumulative relief of Rs.75,17,380 to 41...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Pakistanis won’t submit to anyone, says President

RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is an independent nation and we achieved our freedom from...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Ceremony held at SCCI to mark Independence Day

PESHAWAR: A flag hoisting ceremony was held on the 75th Independence Day at the premises of the Sarhad Chamber of...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PM wants speedy completion of public welfare projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday stressed that public welfare projects should be ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Wreath laid at mausoleum of Havaldar Lalak Jan

RAWALPINDI: To pay homage to the brave son of soil, wreath was laid at the mausoleum of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed,...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Independence Day celebrations: 16 killed, 1,027 injured in Punjab

LAHORE: As many as 16 people died while 1,027 were injured in Punjab while celebrating the 75th Independence Day,...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Foreign policy: FO continues to follow goals as outlined by the Quaid: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the journey of the past 75 years has seen ups and...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

NA-31 Peshawar: Imran among 10 candidates who will contest by-election

PESHAWAR: Ten (10) candidates are in run for by-election on NA-31 Peshawar. The seat has fallen vacant due to the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

PM visits family of Shaheed Maj Talha, Sweet Homes

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited the family of Shaheed Major Talha Mannan, who...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Balochistan flood victims: NDMA dispatches more relief items

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday dispatched further relief items along with...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Acting governor hoists national flag at Sindh Assembly

KARACHI: Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani on Sunday hoisted the national flag at the Sindh assembly to...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Rates

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 10 to ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

Gwadar central to CPEC, development of Balochistan: PBF’s chapter

QUETTA: Chairman Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Balochistan Chapter Engineer Daroo Khan Achakzai said there had...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

Latam FX rise, set for weekly gains

BUENOS AIRES: Latin American currencies rose on Friday, and were on course to log weekly gains as easing worries...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

India bond yields snap 2-day fall, inflation data in focus

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields ended higher on Friday, after easing for last two trading sessions, tracking a...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee posts weekly loss, underperforms in Asia

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended lower on Friday and down on week as likely one-time dollar outflows dragged the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

Japan’s 10-year govt bond futures fall amid uncertainties of US inflation

TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond futures fell on Friday amid uncertainties about the pace of US inflation,...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

US treasury yields dip as inflation remains in focus

NEW YORK: US treasury yields dipped on Friday after a volatile week as investors evaluated whether an apparent...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

African Currencies Week Ahead: Zambian kwacha seen firming, other African currencies stable

LUSAKA: Zambia’s currency is likely to firm next week as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s hold steady. ZAMBIA ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

Asian currency bears retreat as inflation view improves

BANGKOK: Bearish bets on emerging Asian currencies eased on hopes that monetary tightening will cool red-hot...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead: Soft landing hopes for US economy brighten outlook on stocks

NEW YORK: Optimism is seeping back into the US stock market, as some investors grow more convinced that the economy...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Money & Banking

Central Europe’s currencies to see scant gains in the next year

PRAGUE: Hungary’s forint will stay on the back foot in the coming months before returning to steady gains, but the...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

PIAF says policy rate hikes have failed to contain inflation

LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has warned the authorities that inflation...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

Vietnam considers $58.7-bn high-speed railway

HANOI: Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country’s length with a possible...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Energy

Britain’s opposition Labour Party to demand energy price cap freeze

LONDON: Britain’s main opposition Labour Party will call for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn, a ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Commodities

Philippines sugar imports still possible: president

MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country’s doors remain open to additional sugar ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Grains

First UN ship to carry Ukraine grain for Africa prepares to leave

YUZHNE, (Ukraine): The first UN-chartered vessel set to transport grain from Ukraine under a deal to relieve a ...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Energy

Germany reaches 75pc gas stocks target ahead of schedule

FRANKFURT: German gas storage facilities were slightly more than 75% full last Friday, a couple of weeks ahead of...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Energy

Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding invests in Russian energy companies

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding invested in Russian energy groups Gazprom, Rosneft and Lukoil between Feb....

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Grains

Ship carrying first Ukraine grain cargo nears Syria

BEIRUT: The first ship to depart Ukraine under a deal to resume grain exports from the country two weeks ago was...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Energy

German minister writes to Brussels over VAT exemption for gas levy

BERLIN: German finance minister Christian Lindner has written to the European Commission seeking permission to waive...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Energy

Switzerland could align with EU energy saving drive: minister

ZURICH: Switzerland could prevent an energy shortage by aligning with a European Union plan to cut gas use by 15%...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Industry

DICE unveils prototype of Pakistan’s first indigenous electric car

KARACHI: DICE Foundation - a US-based non-profit organization run by expatriate Pakistanis – on Sunday unveiled...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Commodities

Prices of essential food commodities witness upward trend

PESHAWAR: Upward trend in prices of essential food items, including vegetables, live chicken/meat, flour, sugar,...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

A malicious move

EDITORIAL: Yesterday, India, under an ultra-Hindu nationalist Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, observed August 14,...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Economy must have clear precedence

EDITORIAL: The ongoing political impasse is a negation of what the country needs urgently to bring the economy...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 05:41am

Rates

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 13	281.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 13	281.53
USD to Japanese Yen / May 13	147.10
USD to Swiss Franc / May 13	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 13	1.33
Euro to USD / May 13	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 13	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 13	5,886.55
India Sensex / May 13	81,148.22
Tokyo Nikkei / May 13	37,897.71
Nasdaq / May 13	19,010.09
Hang Seng / May 13	23,441.04
FTSE 100 / May 13	8,602.92
Dow Jones / May 13	42,140.43
Germany DAX 30 / May 13	23,638.56
France CAC40 / May 13	7,873.83

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 13	63.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 13	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 13	295,096
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 13	3,227.76
Cotton US¢/pound / May 13	66.61
Petrol/Litre / May 14	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 14	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
B. F. Mod. / May 14 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	9.34 ▲ 1 (11.99%)
AN Textile Mill / May 14 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	10.78 ▲ 0.99 (10.11%)
Power Cem(Pref) / May 14 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	16.89 ▲ 1.54 (10.03%)
Agritech Limited / May 14 Agritech Limited(AGL)	56.07 ▲ 5.1 (10.01%)
Flying Cement / May 14 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	44.96 ▲ 4.09 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / May 14 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	759.88 ▲ 69.08 (10%)
Khyber Textile / May 14 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	978.13 ▲ 88.92 (10%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / May 14 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	167.38 ▲ 15.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / May 14 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	10,295.60 ▲ 935.97 (10%)
Kohinoor Mills / May 14 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	35.11 ▲ 3.19 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Diamond Ind. / May 14 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	22.66 ▼ -2.47 (-9.83%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 14 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	18.07 ▼ -1.93 (-9.65%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 14 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	8.91 ▼ -0.89 (-9.08%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 14 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.01 ▼ -0.58 (-8.8%)
Leather Up Ltd. / May 14 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	25.51 ▼ -2.02 (-7.34%)
F.Credit & Inv / May 14 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.43 ▼ -0.56 (-7.01%)
Sanghar Sugar / May 14 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	52.10 ▼ -3.29 (-5.94%)
TPL REIT Fund I / May 14 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	13 ▼ -0.8 (-5.8%)
Hoechst Pak. / May 14 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	3,203.33 ▼ -194.6 (-5.73%)
Merit Packaging / May 14 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	9.10 ▼ -0.45 (-4.71%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Cement / May 14 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	19,514,332 ▲ 1.27
Sui South Gas / May 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	12,949,753 ▲ 2.47
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 14 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	8,373,944 ▲ 1.89
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 14 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	6,462,517 ▲ 0.6
WorldCall Telecom / May 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	5,020,563 ▲ 0
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 14 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	4,026,898 ▲ 1.07
Maple Leaf Cement / May 14 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	3,992,895 ▼ -0.4
Pak Petroleum / May 14 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	3,502,633 ▲ 0.37
B.O.Punjab / May 14 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	3,491,820 ▲ 0.07
D.G.K.Cement / May 14 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	3,187,468 ▼ -0.74

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