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Rescue-1122 saves 158,228 victims in October

LAHORE: Rescue-1122 rescued as many as 158,228 victims while responding to 163,292 emergencies across Punjab during...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Pakistan Cup, Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 get underway

LAHORE: Pakistan Cup on Wednesday gets underway at different venues in Abbottabad, Rawalpindi and Mirpur. The...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Six terrorists killed in Zhob IBO

ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed six terrorists during an operation general area Sambaza, Zhob District of...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

King Charles regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya

NAIROBI: Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met with World War Two veterans in Kenya on Wednesday on the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

USA

Trump bashes NY judge, says ‘leave my children alone’

NEW YORK: Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday at the judge presiding over his civil fraud trial in New York and ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Europe

Iran, Turkey call for meeting to avert spread of Israel-Hamas war

ANKARA: Turkey and Iran on Wednesday called for a regional conference aimed at averting the spread of the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Indonesian court jails CEO, three others, over deadly cough syrup

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court sentenced to jail on Wednesday the chief executive and three other officials of a...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

UN denounces Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Wednesday decried strikes on Gaza’s largest refugee camp that killed scores...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit

BLETCHLEY PARK (United Kingdom): Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the “need...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PML-N invites applications for party tickets

LAHORE: Pursuant to decision taken in the party meeting, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has formally...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Eviction of illegal foreign nationals begins in Punjab

LAHORE: After the expiry of October 31 deadline, the authorities across Punjab have started operation to deport the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Iran urges Muslim states to halt trade with Israel

TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Muslim countries Wednesday to halt trade with Israel,...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 01, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (November 02, 2023)...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Breast cancer treatment: Sports in Pakistan to raise Rs15m funds

KARACHI: Sports in Pakistan, a sports organisation, organised an activity of run and ride recently to promote...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Sindh govt integrates Complaint Cell with SLACC

KARACHI: The Sindh Government has taken a huge step towards enhancing citizen services with the integration of the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Qul Khawani of former AGP

ISLAMABAD: Qul Khawani of former Auditor General Riyaz H Bokhari, who passed away in Lahore, will be held on...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Punjab govt directed to impose smog emergency in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the caretaker government of Punjab to impose smog emergency in...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

President denounces use of brutal force against Palestinians

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has denounced the use of brutal force against innocent Palestinians, and called ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Money & Banking

PRA collects credit and debit card sales data

LAHORE: The Intelligence and Prosecution Cell (IPC) of the Punjab Revenue Authority has taken access to all credit...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PPPPA approves initiation of three projects

LAHORE: The executive committee of the Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPPA) on Wednesday approved the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PHA to host tent pegging competition

LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore will host a two-day tent pegging competition at ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Pakistan, Rwanda reiterate desire to strengthen ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Rwanda reiterated the desire to strengthen political, economic, and trade relations for the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Our laws not allow import of seed: minister

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik, on...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

NESPAK awarded project of Smart Education City in Malir

LAHORE: NESPAK has been awarded a prestigious consultancy services project for the feasibility study and design of...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PTI senator in jail: LHC directs Home dept to provide better class

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Home Department Punjab to provide better...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Killing of innocent Palestinians is genocide: Governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended the inauguration ceremony of “Tabeer” Project at LUMS...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

JI for liberating national politics from few ruling families

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has emphasized the necessity to liberate national politics from the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

IK urges legal fraternity to start ‘rights movement’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that Pakistan stands at the crossroads and...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Huge quantity of drugs, prohibited injections seized

KARACHI: The Anti Smuggling Organisation (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi seized substantial...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Bilawal, Zardari greet to newly-elected SCBA office-bearers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and President Pakistan People’s Party...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Alkhidmat Foundation plants 10,000 saplings

LAHORE: In a grand initiative to combat environmental pollution and to pay the tribute to Gaza-Palestine martyrs,...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Energy

Thar Coal Block II: 1035 households given solar power

KARACHI: The Thar Foundation recently inaugurated Village Electrification Project (VEP) to illuminate households in...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

‘Lahore Lahore Aye’ festival in full swing

LAHORE: Under the auspices of the Punjab government, the vibrant Lahore Lahore Aye festival is in full swing at...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PM for using BISP database to provide targeted subsidies

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the concerned authorities that the database of...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

KP launches ‘GoBiz Connect’

PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched an online Government-Business Communication Platform, titled...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Stocks

IT, metals lead drop in Indian shares ahead of Fed decision

BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Wednesday, dragged by weakness in metals due to weak economic data from China and ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Stocks

Tokyo stocks close sharply higher

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by rallies on Wall Street, a cheaper yen and...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Stocks

China stocks flat as economic data dampens sentiment

HONG KONG: China stocks were flat on Wednesday, as gains in shares of liquor giant Kweichow Moutai were partially...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Stocks

European shares rise on retail, healthcare boost

PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index rose on Wednesday, led by healthcare and retail stocks, with investors bracing for...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

SIFC – A step in the right direction

In today’s world, ideas and concepts are changing rapidly. Countries are now fighting their battles on economic...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Aga Khan III: A visionary leader who championed peace and humanity

In history, few are born who transcend the boundaries of time and place, leaving their imprints on the world stage....

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PBA elects office-bearers

KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association held its Annual General Body Meeting at Karachi on Wednesday. Majority ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Letters

ECP must come clean about its plan

Although the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has insisted that the elections will not be delayed any further,...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Interception/recording of phone calls: No permission granted to any agency, govt tells IHC

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that no permission has been granted to...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Most poisons are delivered in food

“The Man Who Must Remain Nameless reckons he is being slowly poisoned.” “Well did you know that statistics...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Aleem greets new SCBA office-bearers

LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan has congratulated Shehzad Shaukat and Ali Imran ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

2,026 encroachments removed in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration removed 2,026 encroachments in various areas of the city on Wednesday. ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Cabinet Division issues cyber security advisory for iPhone users

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has issued a cyber security advisory while saying that Apple iPhones were targeted...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Lawmakers condemn Israel’s atrocities on Palestinians

ISLAMABAD: Law-makers from both sides of the aisle in the upper house of Parliament joined hands on Wednesday to...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Warring tribes of Kurram reach a truce

ISLAMABAD: The warring tribes in Kurram district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border agreed on...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

On the table, getting carved

Israel’s success in bulldozing all attempts of international mediation in the Gaza conflict (thank you Uncle Sam)...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Present BoDs of Discos have to go

The de-bundling of Wapda’s Power Wing in 1996 has been traumatic, to say the least. Besides, it has also turned...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ====================================...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). =======================================...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)....

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)....

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ======================== Open ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ========================== ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

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 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Gold prices drop sharply

KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday saw a sizeable fall on the local market, traders said. They reached Rs211800 per...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rate gains Rs200 per maund

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

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Copper ends steady despite weak China industrial data

LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Wednesday despite weak manufacturing data from China as cautious investors ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures tepid on rising stockpiles

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures traded flat on Wednesday, as concerns over rising stockpiles were offset by...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Gold little changed as Fed decision looms

BENGALURU: Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US central...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.228...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Energy

Oil prices up as war rages in ME

NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on worries the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Iron ore rallies on positive signals from China financial meet

BEIJING: Iron ore strengthened on Wednesday as positive signals from top consumer China’s latest financial meeting...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,516 tonnes of cargo comprising 127,175 tonnes of import cargo and 50,341...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures rise

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday after a brief dip in the previous session, buoyed by a soft yen...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Stocks

Wall St gains as yields slip in run-up to Fed decision

NEW YORK: Wall Street climbed on Wednesday with investors optimistic about the Federal Reserve keeping interest ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Stocks

Asian FX fall ahead of Fed meeting

BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of a highly awaited policy...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Energy

India, BD launch coal-fired power plant

NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh on Wednesday jointly opened a coal-fired power plant near one of the world’s...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Energy

LESCO detects over 200 illegal connections

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected total 201 connections from where the customers were...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Rates

Another bullish day

KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The market again posted healthy gains on...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Islamabad Literature Festival begins from Nov 3

ISLAMABAD: The 9th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), a three-day literary celebration is set to grace the ...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

HCSTSI holds Industries and Commerce Works Committee meeting

HYDERABAD: The first meeting of the Industries and Commerce Works Committee was held at the Secretariat of the...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

Disappointment shown on not reducing interest rate

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

‘Current hike in gas rate unviable for SMEs’

KARACHI: President of SITE Association of Industry Muhammad Kamran Arbi has termed the current hike in gas rate as...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

Earnings up 52pc YoY, dividend 13pc: Corporate sector posts record profitability in Q1

KARACHI: The listed corporate sector companies performed exceptionally well, as the KSE-100 index companies recorded...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

July to Oct: LCCI praises FBR for achieving Rs2.75trn collection

LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kashif Anwar, has commended the Federal Board of...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

Discos’ infrastructure: Significant investment needed: ADB

ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that significant investment is required in critical infrastructure...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

India rupee falls to record low

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a record low in the last minute of trade on Wednesday, on the back of heavy demand...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

Yen rises after Japan ramps up intervention warning

NEW YORK: The struggling yen rose from a one-year low against the US dollar and a 15-year trough versus the euro on...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Taxes

South Africa seeks tax boost as higher debt peak forecast

CAPE TOW: South Africa’s finance minister will propose tax changes next year as part of an effort to stabilise...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

PayPal gets crypto green light in UK as sets up post-Brexit base

LONDON: PayPal has been registered to offer cryptoasset activities in Britain, the Financial Conduct Authority said...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Industry

US manufacturing shrinks more than expected in Oct

WASHINGTON: US manufacturing activity contracted in October by more than analysts had expected as new orders fell...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

SBP, CDC launch RAAST payment facility for mutual funds

KARACHI: Central Depository Company (CDC) has collaborated with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for allowing...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Money & Banking

Visa and HBL launch ‘She’s Next’ programme

KARACHI: Visa, in partnership with HBL, launched the Global “She’s Next” programme to empower women...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

No change to POL products’ prices

EDITORIAL: The Caretaker government has not passed on the benefit of a decline in the international price of oil and...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Public sector pension reforms

EDITORIAL: Just days after it was revealed that the federal government pays trillions of rupees in pays and pensions...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am

Urea for Rabi season: Gas supply to Fatima, Agritech plants will continue: ECC

Commodities

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	281.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	280.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	143.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5,525.21
India Sensex / Apr 25	79,212.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	35,705.74
Nasdaq / Apr 25	17,382.94
Hang Seng / Apr 25	21,980.74
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8,415.25
Dow Jones / Apr 25	40,113.50
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	22,242.45
France CAC40 / Apr 25	7,536.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	63.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	298,950
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	3,327.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	68.80
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 27	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 25 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.92 ▲ 0.96 (24.24%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.14 ▲ 0.5 (18.94%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 25 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.99 ▲ 1 (14.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Apr 25 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	8.26 ▲ 1 (13.77%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 25 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	61.90 ▲ 5.63 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 25 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	86.74 ▲ 7.89 (10.01%)
Shezan Inter. / Apr 25 Shezan International Limited(SHEZ)	203.03 ▲ 18.46 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 25 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	156.38 ▲ 14.22 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 25 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,282.29 ▲ 298.39 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 25 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	357.05 ▲ 32.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
Engro Powergen / Apr 25 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	28.71 ▼ -10.13 (-26.08%)
Ghani Chemworld / Apr 25 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8 ▼ -1 (-11.11%)
Samba Bank / Apr 25 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.01 ▼ -0.99 (-11%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	56.66 ▼ -6.29 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Apr 25 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.38 ▼ -5.26 (-9.99%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Apr 25 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	12.31 ▼ -1.3 (-9.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.25 ▼ -0.46 (-8.06%)
Equity Modaraba / Apr 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	2.75 ▼ -0.24 (-8.03%)
GlaxoSmithKline / Apr 25 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited(GLAXO)	409.57 ▼ -34.89 (-7.85%)
AKD Hospitality / Apr 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	136.65 ▼ -10.81 (-7.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,789,497 ▼ -0.02
Power Cement / Apr 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,965,614 ▼ -0.17
Sui South Gas / Apr 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,567,163 ▼ -0.56
B.O.Punjab / Apr 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,825,526 ▼ -0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,030,953 ▼ -0.04
Aisha Steel Mill / Apr 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,751,796 ▲ 0.59
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,717,262 ▼ -0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	16,382,803 ▲ 0.14
Sui North Gas / Apr 25 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,338,455 ▲ 0.33
Secure Logistics / Apr 25 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	12,723,116 ▲ 1.13

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