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Print - 2022-12-26

China stages ‘strike drills’ around Taiwan, citing provocation

Asia

China stages ‘strike drills’ around Taiwan, citing provocation

BEIJING: China’s military said it had conducted “strike drills” in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:59am

Three foreign NGOs stop Afghanistan operations

South Asia

Three foreign NGOs stop Afghanistan operations

KABUL: Three foreign aid groups, including Save the Children, announced on Sunday they were suspending their...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:49am

Soaring energy costs push UK public borrowing to November record

Energy

Soaring energy costs push UK public borrowing to November record

LONDON: British public borrowing unexpectedly jumped last month to hit its highest for any November on record,...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:45am

Russia overtakes KSA as China’s top crude supplier in Nov

Energy

Russia overtakes KSA as China’s top crude supplier in Nov

SINGAPORE: China’s crude oil imports from Russia rose 17% in November from a year earlier, as Chinese refiners...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:31am

Nepal’s ‘fierce’ ex-guerrilla chief becomes PM again

South Asia

Nepal’s ‘fierce’ ex-guerrilla chief becomes PM again

KATHMANDU: A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was on Sunday...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:31am

Oman sees 2023 budget deficit at 3pc of GDP

Oman sees 2023 budget deficit at 3pc of GDP

DUBAI: Oman is forecasting a 1.3 billion rial ($3.39 billion) deficit in its 2023 budget, or 3% of gross domestic...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:24am

Prices of main food items high despite cut in POL rates

Commodities

Prices of main food items high despite cut in POL rates

PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities — including vegetables, pulses, sugar, edible oil/ ghee, flour, ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:15am

Energy projects to earn Rs10bn per annum for KP: secretary

Energy

Energy projects to earn Rs10bn per annum for KP: secretary

PESHAWAR: The Secretary Energy & Power KP Nisar Ahmad Khan has said that the timely completion of ongoing energy...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:14am

Deadly blizzard leaves US in deep freeze on Christmas

Deadly blizzard leaves US in deep freeze on Christmas

NEW YORK: A fearsome winter storm continued to pummel parts of the United States with blizzard conditions Saturday...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:08am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 25, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (December 26, 2022)....

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

President pays tribute to soldier martyred in Zhob

President pays tribute to soldier martyred in Zhob

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday paid tribute to sepoy Haq Nawaz who embraced martyrdom in an exchange of...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Keel-laying & steel-cutting ceremony of Hangor-class submarines held

Keel-laying & steel-cutting ceremony of Hangor-class submarines held

KARACHI: The indigenous submarine development project at Pakistan achieved another mega milestone, wherein, the Keel...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

27 injured in Cairo stadium collapse, says health ministry

Middle East

27 injured in Cairo stadium collapse, says health ministry

CAIRO: At least 27 people were injured on Saturday when part of a sports stadium south of Cairo collapsed during a...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

12th Engro SGA President Cup concludes

12th Engro SGA President Cup concludes

KARACHI: Final round of the 12th Engro SGA President Cup 2022 was played on Sunday at Defence Authority Golf Club....

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

FG/Din Polo clinches Lahore Open trophy

FG/Din Polo clinches Lahore Open trophy

LAHORE: FG/Din Polo clinched the Coca-Cola Lahore Open Polo Championship 2022 trophy after outpacing Diamond...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Conte not happy about quick Premier League restart

Conte not happy about quick Premier League restart

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte is “not really happy” that the Premier League will resume just...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Arteta wants Arsenal to seize title chance as Premier League returns

Arteta wants Arsenal to seize title chance as Premier League returns

LONDON: Mikel Arteta has urged leaders Arsenal to carry on from where they left off by winning their first Premier...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Boland keeps place for Australia as South Africa mull batting shake-up

Boland keeps place for Australia as South Africa mull batting shake-up

MELBOURNE: Australian seamer Scott Boland was Sunday confirmed to start the Boxing Day second Test in Melbourne ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

India clinch Mirpur thriller to win series against Bangladesh 2-0

India clinch Mirpur thriller to win series against Bangladesh 2-0

DHAKA: Ravichandran Ashwin and Shreyas Iyer combined to help India prevail in a low-scoring thriller against...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Aisam, Aqeel win doubles exhibition match

Aisam, Aqeel win doubles exhibition match

ISLAMABAD: The seasoned duo of tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Pakistan number 1 Aqeel Khan routed young ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

NZ to find its own way to beat Pakistan: Southee

NZ to find its own way to beat Pakistan: Southee

KARACHI: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Tim Southee expects Pakistan to bounce back from a 3-0 home Test series...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Team to perform well after learning lessons from England series: Babar

Team to perform well after learning lessons from England series: Babar

KARACHI: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam while accepting failure in the series against England, on Sunday said that...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

SABS organises urban town planning- oriented project display

SABS organises urban town planning- oriented project display

HYDERABAD: Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro organized two days...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

CM inaugurates BoK’s new HQs

CM inaugurates BoK’s new HQs

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan inaugurated the Bank of Khyber (BoK) headquarter state of...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Google to appeal India antitrust ruling on Android

Google to appeal India antitrust ruling on Android

BENGALURU: Alphabet’s Google said on Friday it will appeal the Indian antitrust watchdog’s ruling that ordered...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

BOSTON: Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Iran’s Guards arrest UK-Iranian dual nationals over protests

Middle East

Iran’s Guards arrest UK-Iranian dual nationals over protests

DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards arrested seven people with links to Britain on Sunday, including some who held...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Six dead after bus plunges off bridge into river in Spain

Europe

Six dead after bus plunges off bridge into river in Spain

MADRID: Six people died and two were injured after a passenger bus careened off a bridge and plunged into an...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Over 800 students, professionals join GDG-IBA moot

Over 800 students, professionals join GDG-IBA moot

KARACHI: Google Developers Group Kolachi in collaboration with IBA organised an event at IBA City Campus Karachi, in...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Maldives former president Yameen gets 11-year jail term

South Asia

Maldives former president Yameen gets 11-year jail term

MALE: The Maldives criminal court on Sunday sentenced former president Abdulla Yameen to 11 years in prison and ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

China’s Zhejiang has 1m daily Covid cases, expected to double

Asia

China’s Zhejiang has 1m daily Covid cases, expected to double

BEIJING: China’s Zhejiang, a big industrial province near Shanghai, is battling around a million new daily ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Around 10 people buried

Europe

Around 10 people buried

VIENNA: Around 10 people were buried in an avalanche in the Lech/Zuers free skiing area in western Austria on ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Twitter restores suicide prevention feature

Twitter restores suicide prevention feature

NEW YORK: Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

World suffering from ‘famine of peace’: Pope

World suffering from ‘famine of peace’: Pope

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message on...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Russia ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine: Putin

Europe

Russia ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine: Putin

MOSCOW: Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and its Western ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Unity, discipline needed to meet challenges: CM

Unity, discipline needed to meet challenges: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that on the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s 146th...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Your rupee last week

Rates

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (December 19 to...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Indian shares log worst week in six months

Stocks

Indian shares log worst week in six months

BENGALURU: Indian shares posted their worst week in six months as robust US economic data revived concerns of ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Tokyo shares close lower

Stocks

Tokyo shares close lower

TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed lower on Friday, after Wall Street stocks tumbled, with more positive economic data...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Oil rises $3/bbl after Russia signals output cut due to price cap

Energy

Oil rises $3/bbl after Russia signals output cut due to price cap

NEW YORK: Oil prices settled about $3 per barrel higher on Friday for a second straight week of gains after Moscow...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

European shares end the week before Christmas higher

Stocks

European shares end the week before Christmas higher

PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 was subdued on Friday in thin pre-holiday trading after a turbulent week where hopes of...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

China stocks close lower as Covid woes weigh

Stocks

China stocks close lower as Covid woes weigh

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Friday, as soaring COVID cases disrupted economic activity and dented investor...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Wall Steet Week Ahead: Investors look for ‘Santa rally’ after grim year in US stocks

Stocks

Wall Steet Week Ahead: Investors look for ‘Santa rally’ after grim year in US stocks

NEW YORK: Bruised investors are hoping a so-called Santa Claus rally can soften the pain of a tough year in US ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

US stocks close higher as investors eye data for rate prospects

Stocks

US stocks close higher as investors eye data for rate prospects

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, in a light trading day ahead of a long weekend, as investors...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Bakhtawar Cadet College Faryal attends parents’ day events, inaugurates hostel building

Bakhtawar Cadet College Faryal attends parents’ day events, inaugurates hostel building

KARACHI: The Central President of PPP Women’s Department and MPA Faryal Talpur participated as a special guest in...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

The increasing threat of foreign debt default

Letters

The increasing threat of foreign debt default

A wave of uneasiness characterized by deep concerns pervades the country because of growing political instability...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Colombia’s oil theft soars, leaving trail of environmental harm

Colombia’s oil theft soars, leaving trail of environmental harm

In a clearing of Colombia’s Pacific jungle, the dense canopy encircles an area of desolation left by a clandestine...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Social engineering

Social engineering

The phrase ‘social engineering’ is basically about changing or influencing a person’s thinking, attitude, and...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Economic pain: an illusion of choice

Economic pain: an illusion of choice

Pakistan is facing an illusion of false choices in managing its ongoing economic crisis. It can either return to the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Caution: not make privatisation appear better than it is

Caution: not make privatisation appear better than it is

Privatisation has kept its relevance as a policy option in this country to this day – as a means to not only cut...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Weekly Cotton Review: Rates stable amid low trading volume

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Rates stable amid low trading volume

KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable amid low trading volume. However, it is expected that soon business ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Pak-NZ cricket matches: Police finalise security arrangements

Pak-NZ cricket matches: Police finalise security arrangements

KARACHI: Police on Sunday said it has evolved a comprehensive foolproof security plan in connection with the cricket...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Four months on, many villages of Johi still submerged in floodwater

Four months on, many villages of Johi still submerged in floodwater

KARAHI: Over four months have passed, but the already vulnerable dwellers of Sindh’s Dadu district are still...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Elahi, Syed Noor for revival of film industry

Elahi, Syed Noor for revival of film industry

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Ch Pervaiz Elahi has announced to establish latest ever production studio for the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

TEVTA may start evening classes to double its enrolment: COO

TEVTA may start evening classes to double its enrolment: COO

FAISALABAD: Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) is contemplating to start evening ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

NA 105 constituency: Fesco officials promise to resolve issues faced by consumers

NA 105 constituency: Fesco officials promise to resolve issues faced by consumers

FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Board of Directors (BOD) Malik Tahseen Awan and ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Iesco issues power suspension schedule for Monday

Iesco issues power suspension schedule for Monday

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday issued a power suspension programme for Monday for...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

118 personnel of KP Police martyred in 2022: report

118 personnel of KP Police martyred in 2022: report

PESHAWAR: As many as 118 personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police martyred and 117 injured in the line of their duties...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

CM plans to establish sports endowment fund worth Rs2bn

CM plans to establish sports endowment fund worth Rs2bn

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made a big decision for the promotion of sports in the province...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

President visits Quaid’s mausoleum, pays tribute to him

President visits Quaid’s mausoleum, pays tribute to him

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday visited the mausoleum of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Second phase of Insaf Rozgar Scheme launched in KP

Second phase of Insaf Rozgar Scheme launched in KP

PESHAWAR: Second phase of the Insaf Rozgar Scheme, having total cost of Rs700 million, has been launched in Khyber...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Confirmation of resignations: PTI lawmakers to be called individually, in person: NA speaker

Confirmation of resignations: PTI lawmakers to be called individually, in person: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD: The speaker National Assembly has once again stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PR retrieves 961 acres of land from land grabbers

PR retrieves 961 acres of land from land grabbers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has retrieved as many as 961 acres of its land worth Rs19, 603 million during various...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Bilawal bore expenses of his official trips abroad, says FO

Bilawal bore expenses of his official trips abroad, says FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has made 20 foreign trips after assuming the portfolio on April...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Girl killed in Faisalabad firing incident

Girl killed in Faisalabad firing incident

FAISALABAD: A minor girl was killed during aerial firing in a Mehndi function, whereas the Satiana police on special...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam: President, PM urge nation to follow Jinnah’s teachings

Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam: President, PM urge nation to follow Jinnah’s teachings

ISLAMABAD: As the nation celebrated 146th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam on Sunday President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

ICCI holds ceremony to celebrate Christmas with Christians

ICCI holds ceremony to celebrate Christmas with Christians

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the merry...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Strong economy can ensure country’s security: Alvi

Strong economy can ensure country’s security: Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stated that by becoming economically strong, the defence and security of the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PPP all set to observe 15th death anniversary of Benazir

PPP all set to observe 15th death anniversary of Benazir

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Rawalpindi Chapter has finalized arrangements to observe the 15th death...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Vote of confidence: Fawad claims of having required numbers

Vote of confidence: Fawad claims of having required numbers

LAHORE: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday they had requisite numbers for the vote...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

IED blast in Balochistan: Captain, four other army personnel embrace martyrdom

IED blast in Balochistan: Captain, four other army personnel embrace martyrdom

ISLAMABAD: Based on credible intelligence, a clearance operation had been under way in Kahan area of Balochistan...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PM extends greetings to Christian community

PM extends greetings to Christian community

ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s has extended greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Terrorist killed, soldier martyred in Zhob operation

Terrorist killed, soldier martyred in Zhob operation

ISLAMABAD: A terrorist was killed and a soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with militants during an...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PM announces Martyrs’ Package for policeman

PM announces Martyrs’ Package for policeman

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif issued formal orders to give Martyrs’ Package to Syed Adeel...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Futures spread down 362bps

Rates

Futures spread down 362bps

KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 362bps to 12.47 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Stocks under stress

Rates

Stocks under stress

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under lot of stress during the outgoing week ended on December 23, 2022...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

ATIR under shock: LTO Islamabad treats an airline as a ‘Kiryana shop’

Taxes

ATIR under shock: LTO Islamabad treats an airline as a ‘Kiryana shop’

ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad is shocked that the Large Tax Office (LTO) Islamabad...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

‘Pakistan Trade House’ in Kyrgyzstan to help promote trade: envoy

Industry

‘Pakistan Trade House’ in Kyrgyzstan to help promote trade: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totuiaev on Sunday underlined the importance of the opening...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

BHP to face £10bn damages trial in UK over Brazil dam collapse

Companies

BHP to face £10bn damages trial in UK over Brazil dam collapse

LONDON: Global mining firm BHP must stand trial in the UK to face an estimated £10 billion ($12 billion) damages...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7bn fine for ‘widespread mismanagement’

Companies

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7bn fine for ‘widespread mismanagement’

WASHINGTON: The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hit Wells Fargo & Co with the watchdog’s largest ever...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Credit Agricole tightens Banco BPM ties via bancassurance deal

Companies

Credit Agricole tightens Banco BPM ties via bancassurance deal

ROME/PARIS: Credit Agricole on Friday struck a long-term bancassurance partnership with Italy’s Banco BPM,...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

JPMorgan sets 2030 emissions targets for polluting industries

JPMorgan sets 2030 emissions targets for polluting industries

LONDON: JPMorgan said on Thursday it had set targets to cut emissions tied to its finance and dealmaking in the iron...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

US dollar may rise further vs yen despite BOJ move: Goldman

Money & Banking

US dollar may rise further vs yen despite BOJ move: Goldman

NEW YORK: The Bank of Japan, which widened the trading band for 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) on Tuesday,...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Palm oil logs second weekly drop on weak demand

Commodities

Palm oil logs second weekly drop on weak demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Friday to hit a 10-day closing low, and logged a second...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Copper edges higher on hopes for better 2023 demand

Commodities

Copper edges higher on hopes for better 2023 demand

LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Friday as low inventories and hopes for economic recovery next year offset a...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

US dollar weakens

Money & Banking

US dollar weakens

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against most currencies in choppy, thin trading on Friday as data signaled that the US...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Private debt markets face reality check as companies grapple with recession

Money & Banking

Private debt markets face reality check as companies grapple with recession

LONDON: Stellar growth in private debt markets over the past decade looks set to face a reality check as a looming...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

SC to the rescue of abused wives

SC to the rescue of abused wives

EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court has delivered a momentous judgment, establishing the right of a woman to seek...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

SBP’s annual report

SBP’s annual report

EDITORIAL: The State of the Economy Report published by the State Bank of Pakistan acknowledged the growth rate for...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

FWCCI urges businesses led by women to go for digital marketing

Industry

FWCCI urges businesses led by women to go for digital marketing

FAISALABAD: Digital Marketing is vital for business growth, women led business should fully adopt this important ...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

Instability, ‘pause’ in IMF programme deepening economic crisis: BMP

Business & Economy

Instability, ‘pause’ in IMF programme deepening economic crisis: BMP

LAHORE: As the central bank has lowered its projected GDP growth from the previously announced range of 3-4 percent...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

New security feature added to LCCI documents

Industry

New security feature added to LCCI documents

LAHORE: In order to increase service quality and ensure document security, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PMO seeks report on proposed changes in net-metering regulations

Business & Economy

PMO seeks report on proposed changes in net-metering regulations

ISLAMABABD: The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has sought report from Power Division on the concerns of Federation of...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am

PKR again manages to show stability

PKR again manages to show stability

KARACHI: The rupee again showed stability in the inter-bank market, depreciating just 0.3% to settle at 225.64...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am

UK also issues travel advisory for its citizens

UK also issues travel advisory for its citizens

ISLAMABAD: Following the US Embassy security alert, advising Americans citizens against visiting Marriott hotel in...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:28am

Security beefed up in Islamabad

Security beefed up in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police or (Capital Territory Police) has put security on high alert in the city. Spokesperson ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:27am

US embassy ‘prohibits’ Americans from visiting upscale hotel

US embassy ‘prohibits’ Americans from visiting upscale hotel

ISLAMABAD: The United States has prohibited American citizens from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am

15 injured in five separate grenade blasts in Balochistan

15 injured in five separate grenade blasts in Balochistan

Karachi: At least 15 people were injured in five separate grenade blasts in Balochistan on Sunday, according to Aaj...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:30am

Bloomberg has no interest in acquiring Dow Jones or Washington Post

Bloomberg has no interest in acquiring Dow Jones or Washington Post

NEW YORK: Bloomberg L.P. has no interest in acquiring either Dow Jones or the Washington Post, a Bloomberg L.P....

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 10:27am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 2	281.13
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 2	280.93
USD to Japanese Yen / May 2	144.96
USD to Swiss Franc / May 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 2	1.33
Euro to USD / May 2	1.13
UK LIBOR % / May 2	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 2	5,686.67
India Sensex / May 2	80,501.99
Tokyo Nikkei / May 2	36,830.69
Nasdaq / May 2	17,977.73
Hang Seng / May 2	22,504.68
FTSE 100 / May 2	8,596.35
Dow Jones / May 2	41,317.43
Germany DAX 30 / May 2	22,086.65
France CAC40 / May 2	7,770.48

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 2	58.29
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 2	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 2	295,353
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 2	3,240.49
Cotton US¢/pound / May 2	68.41
Petrol/Litre / May 3	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 3	256.64

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Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / May 2 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	6.50 ▲ 0.9 (16.07%)
Dewan Mushtaq / May 2 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
Amtex Ltd / May 2 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	2.63 ▲ 0.33 (14.35%)
Sally Textile / May 2 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	9.14 ▲ 0.99 (12.15%)
First IBL Mod. / May 2 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3.13 ▲ 0.33 (11.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 2 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.34 ▲ 0.34 (11.33%)
Parmount Sp. / May 2 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.39 ▲ 0.34 (11.15%)
Hascol Petrol / May 2 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	9.98 ▲ 1 (11.14%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / May 2 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	13.95 ▲ 1.27 (10.02%)
Lalpir Power / May 2 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	23.51 ▲ 2.14 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / May 2 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	7.86 ▼ -0.88 (-10.07%)
Jubilee Spinning / May 2 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	11.43 ▼ -1.27 (-10%)
Zephyr Textile / May 2 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.37 ▼ -1.12 (-8.97%)
Popular Islamic / May 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.02 ▼ -1.16 (-8.18%)
Calcorp Ltd / May 2 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	38.41 ▼ -3.08 (-7.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	5.02 ▼ -0.34 (-6.34%)
Dewan Textile / May 2 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5 ▼ -0.3 (-5.66%)
Imperial Limited / May 2 Imperial Limited(IML)	15 ▼ -0.87 (-5.48%)
Shahmurad Sugar / May 2 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	360.51 ▼ -20.54 (-5.39%)
Habib Rice Products / May 2 Habib Rice Product Limited(HRPL)	30.23 ▼ -1.57 (-4.94%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / May 2 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,319,891 ▲ 2.98
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	27,367,683 ▲ 0.02
B.O.Punjab / May 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,836,529 ▲ 0.57
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,766,764 ▲ 0.02
Maple Leaf Cement / May 2 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,169,594 ▲ 2.39
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,631,669 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / May 2 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	11,208,268 ▲ 0.63
Sui North Gas / May 2 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	10,934,032 ▼ -0.95
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 2 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	10,647,030 ▲ 1.92
D.G.K.Cement / May 2 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	9,605,968 ▲ 8.33

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