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Situation in Gaza: OIC EC convenes extraordinary meeting on 18th

ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Palestinians flee northern Gaza as Israel masses troops for assault

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinians fled the north of the Gaza Strip on Saturday from the path of an...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Cricket

Sri Lanka captain Shanaka out of World Cup

LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday due to injury and will be...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Modi confirms 2036 Olympics bid

MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed Saturday that his country would bid to host the 2036 Summer...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Europe

EU to triple humanitarian aid to Gaza to 75m euros

BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Saturday the EU is tripling humanitarian aid...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

‘International Day of the Girl Child’ celebrated

ISLAMABAD: Lack of infrastructure, cultural problems, and basic facilities were highlighted as the primary reasons...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

LWMC takes steps to make major roads dust-free

LAHORE: To play its part in making the provincial capital a smog-free city, the Lahore Waste Management Company...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

HWA supports women’s rights on Int’l Day of Rural Women

HYDERABAD: On this International Day of Rural Women, the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) is deeply concerned by the...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Provinces asked to expedite projects in flood-hit areas

ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed reiterated...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Pak, UAE foreign ministers discuss Gaza situation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

10.87m mobile handsets made locally

ISLAMABAD: Local manufacturing plants have manufactured/assembled 10.87 million mobile handsets during the first...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Islamabad witnessing spike in crimes

ISLAMABAD: The city police seem helpless to control rising crime in the city as armed robbers and car thieves during...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 14, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (October 15, 2023)...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

PM to attend BRF in China

The premier will attend the opening ceremony of the BRF and address the high-level forum entitled Connectivity in an Open Global Economy

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:41am

PM, CM and Governor condemn incident: Six labourers from Punjab shot dead, two injured in Turbat

Laborers were working for the local constructor and were non-locals, belonging to different areas of Punjab

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:41am

Finance Minister underscores commitment to address climate challenges

The session was also joined by representatives from Tajikistan and Malawi, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:43am

Indian flight makes emergency landing at Karachi

The flight originally traveling from Dubai to Amritsar declared a medical emergency at 11:47 p.m. at Karachi airport

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:44am

Senior army officers inducted into NAB

All these serving army officers will remain in NAB till further orders said the notification

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:46am

Investigating under-invoicing with trade data: Red herring or red flag?

“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact”: Sir A. C. Doyle The Pakistan Business Council wrote to...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

PTI criticises return of Nawaz under a ‘deal’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday termed the homecoming of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N)...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

PPP assails police assault on teachers

LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed concerns over police assault on teachers protesting against...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Solangi, Naqvi discuss challenges facing media industry

LAHORE: The caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi met with the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Principal staff officer hurt in accident

ISLAMABAD: A Ministry of Interior’s vehicle on Saturday met a road accident on the way to Islamabad International...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

SU issues transportation plan for pre-entry test

HYDERABAD: The Transport Section, University of Sindh Jamshoro has issued a transportation plan for the upcoming...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

PML-N’s ‘power show’ in Lahore today

LAHORE: Former information minister and PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that those who had...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:34pm

CBD Punjab embarks on proactive measures to combat smog, pollution

LAHORE: In compliance with the directive from the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin,...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

PITB developing Dastak App for LDA

LAHORE: To provide certain selected services to the citizens at their doorstep in Lahore, the Punjab Information...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Rape, sexual assault victims: LHC directs action against doctors for carrying out tests in objectionable manner

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the provincial government to initiate appropriate proceedings against doctors...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Robbers loot gold, cash

KARACHI: A robbery incident was reported from the New Karachi Sector 5C-2 area, where the robbers allegedly took ...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

LHC allows plea challenging ban on sale of petrol to motorcyclists not wearing helmets

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed a petition challenging a ban on the sale of petrol to motorcyclists...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Letters

Holding elections on time is more important

Caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has again reiterated his position with regard to the general election....

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Axle load ‘restriction’: Wheat supply from Karachi ports stopped

KARACHI: The delivery of imported wheat from Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim has been stopped on Saturday to other...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 05:40pm

Energy

Lesco recovers over Rs25m from 1,000 defaulters

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) in collaboration with Tehsildars (Recovery) has recovered over Rs...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Gold rates up

LAHORE: Gold rates in Pakistan increased on Saturday, in line with rise in the international rate. The yellow metal...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Energy

SNGPL’s drive against gas theft stepped up

PESHAWAR: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Peshawar region has intensified its action against the illegal...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

India’s Sept palm oil imports drop on higher stocks

MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in September fell 26% from the previous month to 834,797 metric tons, the lowest...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures gain

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures saw a notable rise on Friday and recorded their most substantial weekly gain in...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Iron ore futures drift lower

MANILA: Iron ore futures in Singapore fell on Friday, pressured by worries about near-term demand in China where ...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Gold up as it heads for best week since March

BENGALURU: Gold edged up on Friday and was set for its best week in seven months, deriving support from tensions in...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Arabica coffee, cocoa gain

NEW YORK: Arabica coffee futures on ICE ended the week with a net gain of 6% after a strong advance on Friday when...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

EU wheat, barley area seen holding steady as sowing advances

PARIS: Warm weather has helped European Union farmers make progress in sowing grains for next year’s harvest, with...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Soyabean futures drop on profit-taking

CHICAGO: US soyabean futures retreated on Friday on profit-taking after hitting two-week highs in the previous...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Paris wheat extends rebound to end the week higher

PARIS: Euronext wheat rose for a second session on Friday as overnight gains in Chicago and fresh signs of Chinese...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

India extends export tax on parboiled rice

MUMBAI: India has extended its export tax on parboiled rice until March 2024, according to a government order...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

China makes another rare purchase of US wheat

CHICAGO: China bought more US soft red winter wheat, the US government said on Friday, as Chinese buyers ...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil gains further on weaker ringgit

MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday on a weaker ringgit, an improvement in demand from China...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

China’s Sept iron ore imports fall as steel margins shrink

BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in September fell 4.9% from August, customs data showed on Friday, as declining...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 14, 2023)...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Cotton & Textile

Falling trend persists on cotton market

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

Copper extends losses on firm dollar

LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Friday as the dollar resumed gains on worries about high US interest rates and after...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX, and indices was recorded at PKR 22.335...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 14, 2023) ======================================== Offset...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

IMF countries to boost funding by year-end

MARRAKECH: International Monetary Fund countries agreed on Saturday to a “meaningful increase” in the fund’s lending...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:42pm

Global tax policy reforms: Shamshad attends roundtable for G-24

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar has expressed a firm...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:41pm

Unique economic contexts of partnering countries: Pakistan for customizing IMF programmes

Minister for Finance shares insights and perspectives for ensuring effective collaboration between governments and international financial institutions

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:50pm

Two thermal plants hint at converting to Thar coal

ISLAMABAD: The country’s two thermal power plants of 700-MW generation capacity have indicated interest in...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:43pm

Grid stations, supply lines: EAD inks euro 180m loan pact with AFD

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) has signed an agreement with French Agence Française de Développement...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:33am

Thakot-Raikot upgrading: China, Pakistan all set to ink MoU

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are all set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the upgradation and new...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 06:04pm

SBP tells Senate panel: DPC set up to protect small bank depositors

ISLAMABAD: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has been set up through promulgation of the Deposit Protection...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:36am

‘NAO amendments case’ verdict: Another review plea filed in SC

ISLAMABAD: Another petition has been filed against the Supreme Court judgment in the amendments made to the National...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:35am

Taskforce on FBR reforms yet to become fully functional

ISLAMABAD: The task force on tax and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reforms, constituted by the finance minister has...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:35am

I&I-IR detects illegal adjustments of Rs70bn input tax

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (I&I-IR)’s national...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:37am

Investment programme: ADB despatches mission on power distribution, clean energy project

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has despatched a Mission to Islamabad for deliberations on power...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:37am

Roy facing persecution

EDITORIAL: The BJP-appointed Lt-Governor of New Delhi administration has activated a 2010 complaint filed against...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

GSP+ relief

EDITORIAL: The government would have breathed a sigh of relief when EU (European Union) lawmakers decided to “roll...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Prices of essential kitchen items show a slight decline

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a reduction during this week past against the...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Industry

FBATI chief concerned at challenges facing industrial sector of Karachi

KARACHI: President, Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry (FBATI), Syed Raza Hussain, expressed concerns...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

Companies

Coca-Cola Içecek (Turkey) merged with Coca Cola (Pakistan)

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to the acquisition of Coca Cola...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

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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