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Burners should be handed over for prosecution, says Khamenei

DUBAI: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that persons desecrating the Holy Quran should...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Iraqis keep up protests after book burnings

BAGHDAD: Iraqi security forces on Saturday dispersed about 1,000 supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr who...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

‘Sixth South Asian Short Film Festival’:‘The Valleys Our Ancestors Chose’ wins award

KARACHI: ‘The Valleys Our Ancestors Chose’, a captivating documentary and part of the docuseries ‘Voices from...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Black Sea Grain Corridor agreement: Bilawal commends Turkiye’s role

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday extended its full support to international efforts in reviving the landmark Black ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

PM Talent Hunt Sport League: football competitions begin at SAU

HYDERABAD: Under the Prime Minister Talent Hunt Sports League the provincial level football competitions began at...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Sindh cabinet approves Medico-legal Act, Immunization Act & water policy

KARACHI: The provincial cabinet in continuation of the last cabinet meeting discussed and decided on 40 more agenda...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Nawaz, Maryam reach Dubai to meet Zardari, Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Following Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, PML-N...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Unicol ranked amongst top exporters of Pakistan

TEXT: Incorporated on November 25, 2003 Unicol Limited is a Public limited unlisted company having equal ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Chairman Senate of Pakistan

TEXT: As the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Federation...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

TEXT: I am glad to learn that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has regularly...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman Governor of Punjab

TEXT: It is truly commendable that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar Governor of Balochistan

TEXT: It is truly commendable that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) is...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori Governor of Sindh

TEXT: It is heartening to learn that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Haji Ghulam Ali Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

TEXT: I am delighted that?the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry is organizing its 46th ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry: Messages from Dr Arif Alvi President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

TEXT: It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 22, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (July 23, 2023)...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Normal life paralysed in Lahore as heavens open up; one killed

Heavy downpour started early in the morning that lasted for over five hours, which battered the city

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:35am

It’s absurd to imply that IK manoeuvred his arrest: court

Court says Imran Khan was behind bars at the time of the occurrence of the May 9 protest demonstration

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:36am

PDM govt only opens floodgate of inflation: PTI

PTI leader says the fascist govt drowned the inflation-ridden and poverty-stricken masses in the storm of inflation

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:37am

Pakistan, Iran to work together in combating menace of Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have strongly condemned the abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Toshakhana case: Court approves IK’s exemption plea

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday approved the exemption plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

CBA, IPC partner to promote trade, investment opportunities

KARCHI: In a recent development, CBA and IPC (International Parliamentarians Congress) have partnered to promote...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

‘New visas being issued from US Embassy in Islamabad’

FAISALABAD: More than 26,000 Pakistanis from Punjab are working in America and Lahore US Consulate is providing them...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

4th Schedule of ATA, 1997: Stringent approach must be adopted before enlisting a person: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that the authorities before enlisting any person in the 4th Schedule must ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Punjab CM visits rain-hit areas, asks officials to pull their socks up

LAHORE: On the direction of caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, Wasa, Rescue 1122, PDMA and administration...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Greek boat tragedy: Bodies of 4 more Pakistanis brought to Lahore

LAHORE: The dead bodies of four more Pakistanis who died in the Greek boat tragedy were brought to Lahore on...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Court declares Moonis proclaimed offender

LAHORE: A city court on Saturday declared proclaimed offender to former federal minister Moonis Elahi son of PTI...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

LHC suspends VC GCU Faisalabad

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has suspended the appointment of the vice chancellor of the Government College of...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Tripartite railway project: Pak-Uzbek cargo delivery time likely to be cut by 5 days: PBF

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan ink tripartite railway link project a...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Hailey College launches MS Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme

LAHORE: Hailey College has recently launched MS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program for students from all fields...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Reducing rising electricity tariff?-I

NEPRA (National Electric Power Authority) has increased electricity base tariff by Rs 4.96 per unit from Rs 24.82 ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Letters

The challenge of water theft in Karachi

Karachi mayor Murtuza Wahab Siddiqui is said to have identified over 270 illegal connections to an 84-dia inch water...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Islamabad witnesses sharp increase in street crimes

ISLAMABAD: Mobile phones, cash snatching at gunpoint, and car lifting incidents have surged in the metropolis during...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

‘The Yellow River Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2023’ launched

ISLAMABAD: The Yellow River Tourism Overseas Promotion Season is officially launched in Pakistan by China Cultural...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Kundi urges religious scholars to give message of peace, brotherhood

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Spokesperson and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Mayor urged to start work on renovation of parks

KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman has said the mayor Karachi...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Sharjeel Inam Memon - a politician who is widely known for his political acumen

As a student of the media industry, I have been attentively observing a large number of politicians but there are...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

EU wheat plunges in profit-taking

PARIS: European wheat plunged on Friday as signs that the Black Sea grain export corridor may not be completely...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

Iron ore futures erase gains on steel curbs

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday after a brief bounce in the previous session, dragged lower by a...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

China’s June Australian coal imports ease but demand remains strong

SINGAPORE: China’s coal imports from Australia eased in June from May’s 33-month-high but remained supported by...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

Zinc surplus seeps into LME warehouses and China

LONDON: London Metal Exchange (LME) stocks of zinc have risen above 90,000 metric tons for the first time since May...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Energy

Asia spot LNG prices remain flat on limited demand

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were flat this week, as buyers continue to focus on early...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 22, 2023)...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Cotton & Textile

Firm trend on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures sink

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed at its lowest level in almost two years on Friday as China’s auto sector...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

Brazil coffee harvest slightly below normal

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s 2023/24 coffee harvest has reached 66% of the total area by July 18, slightly below the...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 22, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Base power tariff: Nepra all set to approve increase of up to Rs7.50 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is all set to accord final approval for massive...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 08:00pm

SC explains what is essential for fair, efficient legal system

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said closure of litigation is essential for a fair and efficient legal system, and the...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 09:58am

Dar again says no new tax imposed on agriculture, construction sectors

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar here Saturday categorically cleared that the...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 07:30pm

PM Shehbaz vows to ‘restore country’s image’ if voted to power

Premier says PML-N will whole-heartedly accept people’s verdict in general elections

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 07:27pm

Economy moving in right direction, insists PM

Premier says progress in the agriculture sector will head the country towards progress and development

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 09:55am

PTI rejects Pemra Amendment Bill 2023

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday rejected the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 09:57am

Importance of amendment bill highlighted: Marriyum says entire media landscape has changed

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday the existing laws regarding...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:00am

US lawmaker for forging economic alliance

WASHINGTON: Chairman US House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul has said that an economic alliance between ...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:34am

ECB to tighten monitoring of banks’ liquidity

BERLIN: The European Central Bank (ECB) announced Saturday it wants to monitor the liquidity of banks in the ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Govt seeks restructuring of WB’s CASA-1000 community support programme

ISLAMABAD: The government has sought restructuring of World Bank’s “Pakistan Community Support Project...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:34am

Govt to import 100,000 tons of Russian oil every month

KARACHI: In a bid to ensure cheap energy in the country, the government will import 100,000 tons of Russian crude ...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:34am

‘Misunderstanding’ with Russia ‘amicably’ addressed

ISLAMABAD: The “misunderstanding” between Pakistan and Russia has “amicably” been addressed, which arose out...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 10:34am

Money & Banking

FD proposes three names for position of ZTBL president

ISLAMABAD: Finance Division said to have proposed names of Tahir Yagoob Bhatti, Naveed Qazi and Mohammed Haroon ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

SECP, PTA to take joint action against illegal lending apps

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan Telecommunication Autho-rity (PTA)...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Petroleum dealers’ margin: Final report to be released tomorrow

KARACHI: The State Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadaik Malik has said that increase in petroleum dealers’ margin...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Agri, IT, minerals, energy sectors: Minister says opportunity exists to get $25bn investment from Gulf countries

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that there is an opportunity to...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Taxes

Expert says EPT on windfall profits tantamount to double taxation

ISLAMABAD: The Excess Profit Tax (EPT) or additional tax on companies making windfall profits is against the basic...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Industry

ICCI urges govt to engage with real estate industry to resolve tax issues

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has urged federal government to engage with real...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

Gold prices fall slightly

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday inched down but silver was firm on the local market, traders said. Gold was...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Taxes

National Sales Tax Return module: PTBA urges FBR chief to remove glitches

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) approached the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Prices of most kitchen items show rising trend: survey

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

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Nuclear security ranking

EDITORIAL: For once Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile seems to have made it to the news for a good reason. The Nuclear...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Drug trafficking in schools

EDITORIAL: It says a lot that drug trafficking and addiction, even in schools and colleges, has spread so far and...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

French wheat harvest 58pc complete

PARIS: The soft wheat harvest ran slightly ahead of average by July 17 and winter barley cuttings were virtually...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Commodities

India’s rice export curbs put contracts for 2m tons at risk

MUMBAI: India’s decision to ban non-basmati white rice exports will spur traders to cancel contracts to sell ...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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