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Meat prices on the rise in Karachi

KARACHI: The retail prices of veal beef, both boneless and with bones, have witnessed an increase in the last one ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:18am

Homegrown fried chicken chain replaces KFC in Russia

MOSCOW: The Russian incarnation of KFC opened its first restaurant in Moscow on Tuesday after the American fast food...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

PetroSaudi pair indicted in Switzerland over 1MDB scandal

GENEVA: Two PetroSaudi managers have been indicted in Switzerland on suspicion of embezzling and laundering nearly ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

North Korea sanctions case: British American Tobacco Plc to pay more than $635m

WASHINGTON: British American Tobacco Plc has agreed to pay more than $635 million to US authorities after a...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Kenya hunger cult deaths reach 89, minister prays survivors will ‘tell the story’

NAIROBI: The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

NASA chief sees Russians and Americans together on space station through 2030

OTTAWA: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Tuesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Saudi Arabia seizes 12m pills in amphetamine bust

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the seizure of more than 12 million amphetamine pills hidden in a shipment...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

UAE needs time to show effectiveness to exit financial crime grey list: official

LONDON: The United Arab Emirates needs time to demonstrate the effectiveness and enforcement of policies introduced...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

‘Huge biological risk’ after Sudan fighters occupy lab: WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday that fighters in conflict-ravaged Sudan had occupied the national...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Japan firm’s pioneering Moon landing fails

TOKYO: A Japanese startup attempting the first private landing on the Moon said Wednesday it had lost communication...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

People throng picnic spots in large numbers during Eid holidays

RAWALPINDI: Thousands of fun-seekers including women and children thronged parks of the twin cities of Rawalpindi ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Pakistan assumes presidency of UN body on information

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan was formally elected as chairman of the UN Committee on Information (COI), a subsidiary ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

First Mpox case detected: ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday reported that Pakistan...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Minister stresses need for transparency in all matters

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) believed...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

NAB notices in Toshakhana case: IHC to resume hearing on pleas of Imran, wife tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

PML-N wants SC to take notice of ‘Saqib’s audio clip’

LAHORE: Reacting to the alleged audio leak between the former chief justice Saqib Nisar and a PTI lawyer, Pakistan...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Justice Tariq has no social media ID: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has stated that Justice Sardar Tariq Masood has neither a Twitter account nor any...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Security audit of important buildings ordered

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the current wave of terrorism in the country, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Another convoy of Pakistanis has reached Port Sudan: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has safely moved another convoy carrying 211 Pakistanis from Khartoum to Port Sudan, reaching ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

CTD police station blast KP IG rules out terrorism

PESHAWAR: The Inspector General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police Akhtar Hayat Gandapur has ruled out terrorism from the ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Rashid urges govt to opt for elections instead of committing ‘suicide’

RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid said on Tuesday that the government...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

To discuss current situation: JUI-F summons emergency meeting

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has summoned an emergency party meeting starting from today (Wednesday)...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Economy stabilising, says governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Monday that the national economy is stabilizing, and it ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

GCU transitions to hybrid teaching model

LAHORE: The GC University Lahore has successfully transitioned to a hybrid teaching model that combines both online...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Business community slams Swat blast, expresses solidarity with LEAs

LAHORE: The business community, across the country, on Tuesday strongly condemned the Swat blast and expressed...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Polygraph can be used to determine guilt of accused: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the polygraph technique can be used to determine the guilt of an...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

President grieved

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his deep grief over the loss of precious human lives in a...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Measures against illegal parking on the anvil

LAHORE: The Lahore administration has decided to act against illegal parking outside commercial buildings in the...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

PCB committee gets 60-day extension

LAHORE: The Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been given a two-month extension by the PCB...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Baroness Warsi, SAPM advocate gender equality, poverty reduction

ISLAMABAD: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, a current Member of the House of Lords and former co-Chairwoman of the UK’s...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

PM greets Erdogan on successful flight of Hurjet

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Parliament supreme institution of country, says SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Defence Affairs, Malik Ahmad Khan on Tuesday said that Parliament...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

CM vows to ensure good treatment facilities for children

LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the Children’s Hospital Lahore and showed compassion...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Minister calls for analysis of leaked audio clip

FAISALABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said on Tuesday the entire country was facing a chaos-like...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Hot spell to persist till 27th

KARACHI: The continuing hot and dry weather is expected to persist over several districts of Sindh until April 27,...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Anti-terrorism operation’s scope widened: Senator

QUETTA: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources Senator Abdul Qadir on Tuesday said...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Imran conspiring against entire country: minister

KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon alleged on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

No compromise will be made on Balochistan’s resources: minister

QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, PDMA Balochistan Mir Ziaullah Langu on Tuesday said that...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Digital census extended till 30th

KARACHI: The digital census has been extended until April 30 for Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

APHC condemns HR violations by Indian forces in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Shabbir Ahmad Shah has strongly condemned the gross human rights...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Chinese official meets finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Pang Chunxue, Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Elephant Madhu Bala to be shifted to Safari Park: administrator

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Dr Syed Saif-ur-Rahman has said that Madhu Bala, the elephant in the zoo, will be...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

CPO visits Murree to review security, traffic arrangements

RAWALPINDI: City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani on Tuesday visited Murree and reviewed the...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Resolutions on Kashmir, Palestine: UN body urged to opt for bold moves to ensure enforcement

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take “bold decisions” to secure ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Options to address rising inflation

The SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) is trying to check inflation through just one instrument, the interest rate, based...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

SSGC: Recovery and transformation

Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd. (SSGC) serves the gas transmission and distribution to Sindh and Balochistan. SSGC caters...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Letters

The spectre of ‘Eid exams’

We all know that Eidul Fitr marks the end of Ramazan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Stocks

Indian shares rise on improved sentiment

BENGALURU: Indian shares edged higher on Tuesday, boosted by strong fourth-quarter earnings from heavyweights...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Stocks

China stocks decline for fifth straight session

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down for a fifth straight session to around a one-month low on Tuesday, after data...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Stocks

Spanish stocks clock worst day in a month as Santander leads slide

PARIS: Spanish stocks clocked their worst session in a month on Tuesday as heavyweight Santander led a slide among...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Debt limit action should be ‘without conditions’: Yellen

WASHINGTON: A US debt default would trigger an “economic and financial catastrophe,” Treasury Secretary Janet...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 25, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 26, 2023)....

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Pakistan’s economy: ADB lists factors that continue to pose challenges

Says uncertainties and institutional factors continue to weigh on project implementation

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 11:07am

Plan shared with Dar: FBR set to meet Rs586bn revenue target this month

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Asim Ahmad Tuesday shared a detailed plan with Finance Minister...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:53am

Non-payment of dues: PMO seeks update on Al-Jomaih Group’s legal notice

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Office (PMO) has sought update on M/s Al-Jomaih Group legal notice issued to the...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:53am

DG ISPR explains army’s ‘apolitical’ approach to politics

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Tuesday...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:54am

Kabal CTD police station: Death toll in twin explosions rises to 17

PESHAWAR: The death toll in twin explosions caused by a spark in a munitions cache at counter-terrorism department...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:54am

SECMC’s forex-related issues: Sindh seeks Dar’s support

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Sindh (GoS) has sought Finance Minister’s help for opening of LCs and remittances for...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:50am

Central banks signal end of bank turmoil

FRANKFURT/LONDON/TOKYO: The world’s top central banks are cutting the frequency of their dollar liquidity operations...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:50am

PTI’s Karachi MNAs decide to attend NA session

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi’s nine members of the National Assembly have decided to attend the...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:44am

Action against errant taxmen: FBR fails to implement FTO’s key recommendation

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to implement a key recommendation by the Federal Tax...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:45am

Manufacturers-cum-exporters: EFS users seek clearance of goods by customs

LAHORE: The users of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) have approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:42am

IK links country’s progress to a strong justice system

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned that without a strong justice system, Pakistan...

Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:44am

UBS hopes to complete Credit Suisse takeover before July

ZURICH: UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse before the end of...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Rates

PKR appreciates 0.33pc

KARACHI: The rupee appreciated 0.33% during the four-session previous week, closing at 283.47 against the US dollar...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Cotton & Textile

Secretary agriculture finalises cotton revival plan

LAHORE: Cotton crop is of key importance for the country’s economy. Government is taking vigorous steps to revive...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Industry

Climatic changes: Rice crop remains unhurt: PHHSA

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Tuesday said climatic changes...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Taxes

Traders for reduction in ST rate, against double taxation

ISLAMABAD: Traders have proposed reducing the sales tax to single digit, phase wise, besides demanding that double...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

SCO body to hold art expo of children, young artists

ISLAMABAD: The “Silk Road: Artists’ Rendezvous - The Silk Road in Children’s Eyes” the SCO countries art...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Why country’s exports are declining?

EDITORIAL: Export data for July-March 2023 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) as opposed to...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Hot desert’s coal left out in the cold

EDITORIAL: The dollar crunch is hitting the economy hard; the power sector is no exception either. One more casualty...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Industry

Great food insecurity ahead for country, says PBC report

LAHORE: Pakistan’s food trade balance was a deficit of $3.6 billion in the Financial Year 2022. Compulsion to...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Govt urged to ban import of non-essential items

KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair F Tufail has said that after the government lifted the ban...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Companies

Emaan Islamic Banking, TPL Insurance launch ‘Emaan All-in-One Account’

LAHORE: Emaan Islamic Banking, a division of Silk Bank Limited, and TPL Insurance Limited - Window Takaful ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Stocks

Wall St falls as weak earnings fan fears of economic slowdown

NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday as a downbeat forecast from United Parcel Service fueled concerns about a ...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Commodities

Weak Chinese demand drags down copper prices

LONDON: Copper prices fell to their lowest in six weeks on Tuesday, pressured by weak Chinese demand, a stronger...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Energy

Oil dips 2pc on strong dollar

HOUSTON: Oil dropped 2 percent on Tuesday after two sessions of gains as jitters about the global economic outlook...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Commodities

Gold pauses as traders hunker down for economic cues

NEW YORK: Gold prices were flat on Tuesday as a stronger dollar countered support from lower Treasury yields, while...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Commodities

Palm oil slips to one-week low

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped to the lowest close in more than one-week on Tuesday, as the market...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Money & Banking

US dollar gains as risk appetite wanes

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as market sentiment turned risk-averse amid worries about earnings and the...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Money & Banking

First Republic Bank deposits tumble more than $100bn as it explores options

NEW YORK: First Republic Bank shares sank more than 20% after the closing bell on Monday as it said deposits plunged...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

US consumer confidence falls ahead of Fed decision

WASHINGTON: US consumer confidence fell more than many predicted in April, fueled by a deterioration in expectations...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Rates

Your rupee last week

KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 17 to 20,...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 17	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 17	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 17	153.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 17	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 17	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 17	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
India Sensex / Dec 17	80,684.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 17	39,164.26
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Hang Seng / Dec 17	19,815.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 17	70.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 17	2,644.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 17	68.53
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10

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%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.85 ▲ 0.74 (10.41%)
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%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	35.16 ▲ 3.20 (10.01%)
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
Equity Modaraba / Dec 18 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.01 ▼ -0.43 (-12.50%)
Dewan Textile / Dec 18 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.67 ▼ -0.77 (-11.96%)
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%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-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%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.19
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.47
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.01
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -0.99
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.37
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.09
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -3.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.20

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