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UN chief calls for urgent action to combat drinking water shortage

NEW YORK: The world community needs to take action now to fight the global shortage of drinking water, United ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Chocolate factory blast in Pennsylvania kills five; six missing

WASHINGTON: An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania has left at least five people dead with six others...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

French police clash with protesters opposed to farm reservoir

SAINTE-SOLINE: Several people were injured on Saturday following clashes between French police and protesters ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Promotion of hi-tech hybrid seeds: Govt asked to allot state land on long-term lease basis to genuine producers

LAHORE: Sub-committee of the provincial seed committee on rice has recommended the government to allot state land on...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

LCCI welcomes removal of cash margin requirement on goods import

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday welcomed the removal of cash margin requirement on...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Industry

CPEC projects: MoU signed to strengthen eco-biodiversity protection

ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and WWF-Pakistan on Saturday signed a MoU to...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Postponement of polls: Justification given by Punjab secretary termed ‘flimsy’

ISLAMABAD: A ‘flimsy’ justification was cited by the Chief Secretary Punjab and the Ministry of Finance to the...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

LDA Shopping Arena to be launched soon

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that the ‘Walk–N-Shop...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Governor congratulates Seraiki poet on receiving SI

LAHORE: Terming prominent Seraiki poet Shakir Shujaabadi as pride of Seraiki Wasib, Governor Punjab Muhammad ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

PTI workers being arrested ahead of political gathering, says Qureshi

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has claimed that their party workers were...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Emerging women cricketers’ camp opened

LAHORE A total of 27 women’s emerging cricketers are all set to undergo skills and fitness training at the...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Seven of family slaughtered over property dispute in Pakpattan

PAKPATTAN: In a gruesome incident, a man killed his mother, brothers, sister-in-law and three children over a...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Tessori claims Imran has ‘two daughters’

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Saturday opened a new Pandora’s box and alleged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Treatment of elephant: Governor, minister visit Karachi Zoo

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori has said we will not allow anyone to do wrong, and there will ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

LGH holds seminar: Diabetes, blood pressure major causes of kidney failure: experts

LAHORE: Kidneys are priceless gifts of Allah Almighty which cannot be replaced as if kidneys stop working in the...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Police recovers huge quantity of drugs, arrests 25 accused

BADIN: Police in its continued drive against narcotics and criminals on Saturday arrested 25 accused and recovered...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Information dept: Minister says Information Call Centre to be set up

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday announced the establishment of an ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Taiwan buys estimated 56,300 tonnes of milling wheat

HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers’ Association purchased an estimated 56,300 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Indian rice export prices fall as buyers turn to Vietnam

MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK: Indian rice export prices extended losses this week after sluggish demand as buyers,...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Paris wheat surges on renewed Black Sea concerns

PARIS: Euronext wheat climbed nearly 6% on Friday as reports about Russian plans to counter falling prices revived...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Iron ore slips due to risk-averse stance amid tepid demand, higher supply

BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures extended losses on Friday as market participants adopted a ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Asia gold: Indian dealers pump up discounts, China demand steady

BENGALURU/ MUMBAI: Physical gold dealers in India were forced to offer the steepest discounts in over a year to lure...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Cotton

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 25, 2023)....

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 25, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (March 26, 2023)....

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

SC urged to set aside ECP’s notification

PTI leaders say ECP does not have the authority to set a date arbitrarily

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:27am

FBR to encourage taxpayers to adapt to ADRCs forum

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will encourage taxpayers to adapt to the forum of Alternate Dispute...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:25am

PIA’s sudden change of destination decision perturbs passengers

Cash-starved airline will have to bear the cost of accommodating nearly 180 passengers after change

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 12:50pm

ATC grants IK interim pre-arrest bail in 3 cases

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday granted interim pre-arrest bail to PTI Chairman Imran Khan in ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Shehzad Elahi clarifies he was not asked to resign as AGP

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi, who tendered his resignation as AGP, on Saturday clarified that he was not...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

IK’s nephew Niazi granted post-arrest bail

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to Barrister Hassaan Khan Niazi, the nephew and focal...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Court sentences man to death for blasphemy

PESHAWAR: An anti-terrorism court in northwest Pakistan has convicted and sentenced a Muslim man to death after he...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

The challenge of rising interest rates

While inflation has become a major topic for debate in today’s world politics, it is actually a tale as old as...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

No hurdles to PTI’s public meeting in Lahore, says minister

LAHORE: Provincial Caretaker Minister for Information and Culture Amir Mir has strongly contradicted the allegations...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Punjab CM visits flour distribution centres

LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi made a surprise visit of two centres made for the provision of...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Wheat transportation banned for 90 days

NAWABSHAH: Under Section 144 CrPC, the transportation of wheat has been banned for a period of 90 days outside the...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Rs 60 bn subsidy provided for free flour scheme: PML-N leader

FAISALABAD: Former State Minister/ Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Muhammad Talal Chaudhary...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Four killed, 17 injured in rain-related incidents: PDMA

PESHAWAR: Four people died and 17 others were injured during rain related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Provinces to provide security to G-B governor, CM during visits

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) police not to accompany the chief minister...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

PM calls for collective efforts to save planet

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that saving the planet earth from the ill-effects...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Two children die as roof collapses

PESHAWAR: Two children on Saturday were killed in a roof collapse incident in the Sher Garh area of Takht Bhai....

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

LHC asks govt to ensure strict compliance with Women Act

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has observed that the Punjab Protection of Women against Violence Act (Women...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Dry weather forecast for Sindh

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather for most districts of the Sindh during...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

UBG president urges govt to implement Ramazan Ordinance

KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has demanded from the government to ensure the ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Election results of six UCs in Orangi Town: JI to challenge election commission’s verdict

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Saturday announced to challenge the Election Commission’s verdict that...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

SFA to improve food items quality during Ramazan

KARACHI: On the direction of Provincial Minister for Food Mukesh Kumar Chawla and Director General Sindh Food...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Bilawal shortlists candidates for Punjab elections

ISLAMABAD: The second meeting of the Parliamentary Board held on Saturday under the chairmanship of Pakistan Peoples...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Cases of mobile phones snatching, carjacking surge in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed an increase in the cases of snatching of mobile phones and carjacking ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Army to provide free education to orphans, needy children

N WAZIRISTAN: A key step has been taken by the Pakistan Army to provide free quality education to the orphans and...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Rasheed files plea seeking enforcement of fundamental rights of people

ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has prayed to the Supreme Court to initiate suo moto proceeding under Article 184(3)...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Letters

‘KDA chief’s praiseworthy resolve’

This is apropos a letter ‘KDA chief’s praiseworthy resolve’ carried by the newspaper on Friday. I couldn’t...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items witness rising trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against ...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Gold down sharply

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday posted a big fall on the local market, traders said. They declined by Rs1800 to...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Energy

US natgas up on forecasts for colder weather

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 3% on Friday after falling to a one-month low in the prior session on...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Asia’s regrade posts gain on increased buying

SINGAPORE: Asia’s regrade spread, the differential between 10 ppm gasoil and jet fuel cracks, pared the entire...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

CBOT wheat futures close higher

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed higher on Friday, rebounding from lows earlier in the week not...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Ukraine grain exports

KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports so far in the 2022/23 season totalled 36.6 million tonnes as of March 24, hit by a...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures higher

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched higher on Friday, but were on track for a third consecutive weekly loss as...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Brazil’s UNICA expects sugar cane crush of 5m tonnes

SAO PAULO: Brazilian sugar group UNICA estimated on Friday that mills in the country’s centre-south region will...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Vietnam coffee market subdued

HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG,(Indonesia): Coffee trading in Vietnam has been slow in the past weeks, hit by low stocks,...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

PSA seeks annual limit of $800m for solar imports

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has sought an annual limit of $ 800 million for import of solar...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:25am

Taxes

Tax officers accused of imposing penalties against agri income

LAHORE: The Income Tax department has been found imposing penalties and default surcharges for late payment of...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Pakistan-Malaysia talks on bilateral ties next week

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Malaysia Bilateral Political Consultations will be held next week in Kuala Lumpur. Agenda...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Officials asked to ensure provision of free flour

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said the provision of free flour to the needy should be ensured with...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:21am

Free flour: Punjab govt to provide 20kg bags from 29th

More than seven million flour bags have been distributed among deserving persons until now

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:13am

Support price of wheat in Balochistan now equal to those in other provinces

QUETTA: On the directions of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Saturday, the support price of...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:21am

ECC told: G-B working on targeted wheat subsidy plan

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was informed that Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:21am

Free flour: PML-N seeks to regain a foothold in Punjab

SARGODHA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday visited three centers established here to distribute...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:26am

EU, Germany reach deal on fossil fuel car phase-out plan

BRUSSELS: The European Union and Germany on Saturday said they had struck a deal after a dispute over the planned...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

SECP-registered intermediaries must ensure compliance with AML laws

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has declared that the registered intermediaries...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Militancy crisis: WB to mull over $50m project for Fata, KP families’ succor

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank will consider the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)/Fata Citizen Centered Service Delivery...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:25am

Marriyum heaps criticism on IK

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday asked former prime minister Imran...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:25am

Punjab-KP polls,general election: IK accuses govt of deep-rooted ambivalence

LAHORE: As PTI Chairman Imran Khan reached a Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday to secure interim bail in...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:25am

IK says shall persevere, come what may

PTI chief says ‘real freedom’ will only come if rule of law prevails in the country

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 10:34am

Hedge fund Rokos cuts risk after losses: Bloomberg

NEW YORK: London-based hedge fund Rokos Capital Management told its investors in a letter that it has decided to...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Iraq halts northern crude exports after winning arbitration case against Turkey

BAGHDAD: Iraq halted crude exports from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and northern Kirkuk fields on Saturday,...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Finance secy bars officials from taking financial benefits from other entities

ISLAMABAD: While taking serious note of honoraria being received by the officials of Finance Division from other...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Height of irresponsibility

EDITORIAL: The way Pakistan’s nuclear programme has been dragged into the debate about the IMF (International...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

No talks, then?

EDITORIAL: It seems whatever progress was made towards a much-needed huddle between all political parties, including...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Taxes

Letter circulating on social media: FBR hasn’t confirmed authenticity

ISLAMABAD: An anonymous letter purportedly written by a Grade-17 Inland Revenue officer of the Federal Board of...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Industry

FPCCI calls for govt-businessmen consultative process

KARACHI: FPCCI Acting President Suleman Chawla has strongly criticised the team of country’s economic managers for...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Industry

Call for joint efforts to promote seed industry

FAISALABAD: Amid the situation when the country is under the grip of severe food insecurity owing to low per acre...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

Spot rate remains steady on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 03:19am

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
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37
France CAC40 / Dec 17	7,365.70
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71

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%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8 ▲ 0.89 (12.52%)
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%)
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%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Diamond Ind. / Dec 18 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	20.90 ▲ 1.90 (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%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Dec 18 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	211.50 ▼ -23.50 (-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%)
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 ▼ -0.11
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.33
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 ▲ 0.45
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.72
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.14
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -2.43
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	31,916,451 ▲ 1.01

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