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Companies

NLC forges strategic partnership with Globalink Logistics

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has signed a Memorandum of...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

South Asia

Delhi home of Indian journalists set ablaze

NEW DELHI: Authorities in the Indian capital of Delhi must swiftly and impartially investigate the arson attack on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Murder of councillor: JI issues 48-hour ultimatum

KARACHI: In an urgent move, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter has given a 48-hour ultimatum to the interim...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Minister, others discuss progress of work on flood-hit houses in Sindh

KARACHI: Minister asks to release Rs 20 billion every month for reconstruction of houses damaged in the 2022 floods,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

UHS to conduct MDCAT exam on Sunday

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) is all set to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

‘Technology Transfer Fund’ to achieve knowledge-based economy: Governor

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that “Technology Transfer Fund” which was established...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

SSGC continues anti-gas theft campaign

KARACHI: In a crackdown against the menace of gas theft, as part of Operation Graft, anti-gas theft campaign,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Salim Rajput assumes charge as Commissioner Karachi

KARACHI: Muhammad Salim Rajput, a Grade 20 officer in the Pakistan Administrative Service, on Friday, assumed the...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

President pays tribute to martyrs of Jani Khel attack

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has paid rich tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of the...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Pak Navy celebrates Navy Day with traditional fervor

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated 58th anniversary of ‘Navy Day’ to honor heroic achievements of our Ghazis and...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

One-window operation of SBCA to be more convenient: ACS LG

KARACHI: Additional Chief Secretary Local Government of Sindh Manzoor Ali Sheikh said that the single and one-window...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Minister emphasises religious harmony for peace in country

LAHORE: Interim Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmad has said that interfaith...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Maryam likely to visit Sindh this month

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz is expected to visit Sindh this month....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

LHC moved against approval of Rs360m interest-free loans

LAHORE: A citizen Mashkoor Hussain on Friday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Punjab ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

LDA launches campaign against illegal parking

LAHORE: To end congestion caused by wrong parking in front of commercial buildings across the city, the Lahore...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Joint operation against drug production in Qila Abdullah

ISLAMABAD: In a joint operation against drug production on Friday in Qila Abdullah district of Balochistan, 16...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

International Literacy Day marked

LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, ‘International Literacy Day’ was marked here on Friday with a resolve to...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Dengue positive cases surge in ICT

ISLAMABAD: The dengue positive cases’ tally has surged to 220 cases in the federal Capital as the authorities have...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 08, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (September 09, 2023)...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

No election schedule as yet: Sindh’s uplift funds being frozen, claims Bilawal

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday said that even before the...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Abu Qasim Kashmiri killed

MUZAFFARABAD: A former militant was gunned down in a mosque in Rawalakot, a town 130 kilometres south of...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

FM denies Afghanistan’s involvement in Chitral terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said on Friday that the Chitral terrorist attack is an...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

US-led NATO forces: Pakistan concerned at weapons left behind in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: A day after deadly cross-border attacks in Chitral and Torkham, Pakistan expressed serious concerns over...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

‘PPP is not running away from elections’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said that the party was ready for the elections earlier and it is still ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Customs seizes essential commodities worth Rs2.25bn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has seized large quantities of essential commodities worth Rs. 2.25 billion in various...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Low rainfall in August: Southern region given drought warning

KARACHI: Drought is likely to sweep through the country’s southern region and threaten the agriculture and...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

SAPM announces increase in EOBI pension

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

ATC rejects plea seeking extension of Elahi’s physical remand

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, dismissed the prosecution’s request for an extension in...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

PTI asks President to announce election date

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee has asked President Dr Arif Alvi to announce the...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Bills: repenting for the sins of others

Jolted by the severe backlash against highly inflated power bills resulting in protests across the country joined by...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Cremation of tolerant India—I

For a very long time, India has mischievously hoodwinked the world regarding its perception. To the global audience,...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 07:17am

Letters

Price hike, inflation challenges

The price hike and prohibitive inflation are exacting their toll on people in an unprecedented manner. The food...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

KP CM seeks to draw PM’s attention to issues facing province

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azam Khan has sought due financial share of the province...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Support’ can be the same as ‘prop up’ in many cases

“What is the difference between support and prop up?” “Depends on the context.” “You are not a politician...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

‘Mafia system’ won’t be allowed to operate any longer: Tessori

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori Friday said mafias and their system would not be allowed any more to...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Pakistan to host first-ever ‘Global Health Security Summit’ in Oct

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to host first-ever Global Health Security Summit which is likely to be held in ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

CM sets deadline for upgradation of hospitals across Punjab

LAHORE: In a session convened at the Chief Minister’s Office, caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Stocks

Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings

KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND

KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

SIFC apex body lays focus on economic revival efforts

ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has deliberated various measures...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:08am

FCA mechanism: DISCOs’ July tariff raised by Rs1.46 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased tariff of power Distribution...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:44am

Rates

Stocks climb on fresh buying

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying on attractive, low...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Fake/flying invoices: Taxmen told to conduct probe into cases of big cos

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the tax officials to investigate cases of commercial...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:01am

Global rice prices hit 15-year high after India’s curbs

PARIS: Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:24am

Govt says gas prices to be revised upward

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Friday that gas prices have to be revised upward across the board...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:44am

2023 a challenging year for automotive industry: ‘Major OEMs are experiencing 55pc drop in volumes’

KARACHI: The financial year 2023 has brought significant challenges to Pakistan’s automotive industry, with original...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:29am

Move to promote Islamic mode of financing: MoF proposes draft amendments to MTBs, Ijara Sukuk rules

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has proposed draft amendments to Pakistan Market Treasury Bills and Ijara Sukuk...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:28am

Corruption allegations: UBG demands removal of FPCCI president

KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) has made serious corruption allegations on the office-bearers of the...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:02am

Detailed verdict issued: Audio leaks: SC dismisses Centre’s plea for recusal of CJP

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the federal government’s application for the recusal of Chief...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:43am

‘Interest-free’ loans to 11 LHC judges: PBC voices concern over Punjab govt’s decision

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed grave concern over the Punjab caretaker government’s...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:27am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.168...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Energy

Transmission lines, grid stations: NTDC MD orders engineers to develop maintenance plan

LAHORE: Managing Director National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) Engr Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan has...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Commodities

Gold price declines by Rs4000

KARACHI: Downturn in the gold prices continued on the local market on Friday, traders said. Gold lost another ...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 08, 2023)....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (September 08, 2023)....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (September 08, 2023)....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 08, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (September 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Finance minister says govt to go for rollover of deposits

Says it was important to remove import restrictions across the board since Pakistan was an import-intensive country

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 02:30pm

SPI inflation up 0.96pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended 7 September 2023 increased by 0.96...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 01:21pm

So much for track and trace

EDITORIAL: It seems we can’t go even a few days without receiving some sort of bad news from the tax and revenue...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Kabul govt and the TTP problem

EDITORIAL: The Afghan Taliban’s denials notwithstanding, the TTP terrorists continue to use safe havens in their...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:20am

SBP suspends authorisation of exchange firm

Money & Banking

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	155.74
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 16	5,937.34
Nasdaq / Jan 16	19,338.29
Dow Jones / Jan 16	43,153.13
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,671.81
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,567.81
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,477.94
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,852.83

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 16	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 16	241,941
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	79.09
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,713.02
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.05
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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