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Belgium urges EU sanctions on Israeli ‘extremists’

BRUSSELS: The EU should look at barring “extremist” Israelis who call for violence against Palestinians from...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Saudi hosts Gaza summits, Iran president

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hosting Arab leaders and Iran’s president for two summits this weekend on the ongoing war...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

South Asia

BD police clash with 25,000 protesting garment workers

GAZIPUR: Up to 25,000 garment workers clashed with police in Bangladesh on Thursday, officials said, as protests...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Latif seeks ‘justice’ for Nawaz

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Mian Javed Latif has called for provision of justice to party supremo...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

PSDF courses: Graduates have capacity to earn more as compared to others

LAHORE: The graduates of the skill development courses offered by the Punjab Skill Development Fund have the ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Implementation of smart lockdown begins

LAHORE: In view of the worsening air quality, the implementation of a smart lockdown has been initiated in Lahore ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Agricultural productivity: International workshop concludes

LAHORE: Four days international workshop on improving agricultural productivity through mechanization concluded here...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

PASHA urges govt to exempt IT-related services from smart lockdown

LAHORE: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA) on Thursday requested the Punjab government to exempt the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

PCB accepts Inzamam-ul-Haq’s resignation

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted Inzamam-ul-Haq’s resignation as the chairman of the national...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Contraband cigarettes worth Rs156m seized

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs had constituted special teams to lunch anti-smuggling operations against foreign origin...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

80,000 illegal immigrants sent back to Afghanistan from Balochistan: minister

KARACHI: Balochistan’s Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Thursday said that with 80,000 illegal ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Cyprus outlines plan for maritime corridor to get aid to Gaza

PARIS: The president of Cyprus outlined a proposal on Thursday to open a maritime corridor to help deliver more aid...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Gaza aid conference presses for ceasefire

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday opened a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza by calling for ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Yellen, Chinese VP to meet ahead of APEC summit

SAN FRANCISCO: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin two days of meetings with Chinese Vice Premier He ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Poverty soars in conflict-hit Gaza, West Bank: UN

UNITED NATIONS: The socioeconomic “shock” of the Israel-Hamas war will force hundreds of thousands of...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Europe

EU lawmakers urge ban on Russian LNG

BRUSSELS: EU lawmakers on Thursday urged the bloc to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas and to shut...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Bodies litter streets as fighting intensifies in Sudan

WAD MADANI: Corpses littered the streets of a district of Sudan’s capital on Thursday, witnesses said, as the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

US surgeons perform world’s first whole eye transplant

WASHINGTON: A team of surgeons in New York said Thursday they had performed the world’s first transplant of an...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Europe

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi in Central Asia diplomatic push

ASTANA: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Thursday to cement Moscow’s ties with its old ally,...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 09, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (November 10, 2023)...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

RLNG, Ogra-prescribed gas prices: Provinces required to pay differential for urea production

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to recover differential between RLNG and Ogra- prescribed prices for...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:40am

NESPAK tender for ADB project: Senate Secretariat withdraws minutes of Oct 17 meeting

ISLAMABAD: Apparently in an unprecedented move, the Secretariat of Senate Standing Committee on Power has withdrawn...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 09:40am

Technical parleys between IMF, FBR continue: Revenue boost main focus

ISLAMABAD: The technical-level talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Federal Board of Revenue...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 09:40am

Capital market: DFIs can be potential drivers of growth: Shamshad

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar Thursday said the Development Finance...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:44am

PM, Aliyev discuss Gaza, Kashmir issues

TASHKENT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a meeting with President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:45am

South Asian sovereigns: Pakistan most vulnerable to BOP crises: Moody’s

ISLAMABAD: With lowest level of exports of 10.5 per cent of GDP, Pakistan is the most vulnerable to balance of...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 12:37pm

PM for ‘actions’ to achieve ECO objectives

'Let us make ECO an organisation, not just of words, but actions, not just commitments but implementation', Kakar addresses Economic Cooperation Organisation

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 09:59am

Pakistan to withdraw its diplomatic support to Afghan govt

ISLAMABAD: In a major policy shift, Pakistan has decided to withdraw its active diplomatic support to the Afghan...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:56pm

Oil products’ import on foreign suppliers’ account: Decision not materialised due to delay in notification of SOPs

ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s decision to allow import of oil products on foreign suppliers’ account through...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 09:40am

If tax return not filed by deadline: SC explains law

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that Section 214D of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, be construed and applied...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 09:41am

‘Unified’ Friday sermons: PUC spearheads anti-terrorism drive

ISLAMABAD: On the appeal of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) and its allied parties, Ulema and Mashaykh are set to...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

FBR bars officials from attaching bank accounts of taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) field offices have been barred from attaching bank accounts of the...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:41am

Is PKR only currency under duress?

The market has recently seen a decline in the value of PKR in relation to USD. This has been happening non-stop for...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

The missing economic manifesto clarity

As Pakistan enters a new election cycle, it is imperative that political parties should come up with not only...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Impartial accountability of all

Accountability is a key component of effective governance. It not only strengthens the foundations of democracy but...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

JUI-F leader joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Daud Khattak, a former district nazim of Nowshera, parted ways with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) on...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Differently-abled persons: Samina Alvi says scope of rehab services should be extended

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Samina Alvi, while emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation services has said that their...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Undocumented Afghans go underground

KARACHI: After living in Pakistan for years, thousands of Afghans have gone into hiding to escape a government order...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Commodities

Gold prices register big fall

KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday saw a huge fall on the local market, but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Zardari pays glowing tribute to Allama Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Former president of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Asif Ali...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

CTD registers data of 168 house servants of 362 houses

ISLAMABAD: The capital police Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have registered a data of 168 house servants of 362...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

PPP to celebrate its 56th Founding Day in Quetta

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party leadership has decided to celebrate the party’s 56th Foundation Day in Quetta ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Row between Sindh CM, health minister deepens

KARACHI: Caretaker Minister Health Dr Saad Niaz has failed to improve the performance of health facilities under his...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

CM inaugurates ‘Sikh Yatra booking portal’

LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Sikh Yatra booking portal,’ the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

IG Punjab holds open court at Central Police Office

LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar held an open court at the Central Police Office and after...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Allama Iqbal’s 146th birth anniversary marked

LAHORE: Rich tributes were paid to the Poet of the East, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, as his 146th birth anniversary ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Sino-Pak agri cooperation to help address food security challenges: minister

FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kauser Abdulla Malik has said that Sino-Pak...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Letters

‘A level playing field’

The adage “one who laughs last, laughs the loudest” seems to have found its best reflection from a key political...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

The sleeping Ummah 2.0.

My article titled, Sleeping Ummah, was published in year 2012, wherein I lamented at the lack of direction and the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Commodities

Millers divided over govt’s wheat release price?

LAHORE: Flour millers seemed to be divided on the wheat release price of Rs 4700 per maund announced by the Punjab...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Stocks

PSX to introduce ‘Monthly Brokers Rankings’, ‘Annual Capital Market Awards’

KARACHI: In line with its efforts to improve and enhance the activities of its TREC Holders and Consultants to the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

EU court advisor deals blow to Apple in Ireland tax case

BRUSSELS: The European Court of Justice’s top legal advisor recommended Thursday scrapping a previous Apple ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Non-involvement of illegal foreigners in markets: Trade bodies asked to submit certificate

KARACHI: Karachi Administration directed all trader associations to submit a certificate of non involvement of...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

‘Private sector is in the field’ There’s no plan to import wheat thru TCP: official

KARACHI: The federal government has no plan to import wheat through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Parties and their promises

EDITORIAL: Much of the Pakistani public didn’t really need a PIDE (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics)...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Does a bullish bourse reflect economy?

EDITORIAL: Karachi stock market index crossed the 54,000 level this Monday (7 November 2023), the highest ever level...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Industry

FBATI urges govt to provide subsidised power tariff to SMEs

KARACHI: President Federal B Area Trade and Industry (FBATI) Syed Raza Hussain has urged the government to provide a...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Companies

Digital, financial inclusion: Jazz CEO praises role of SBP and PTA

ISLAMABAD: Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and chairman of Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) has praised the pivotal ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Industry

NBGP president concerned over hike in $ value

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

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Companies

EIGHTEEN projects’ investors refute tax evasion allegations

ISLAMABAD: The foreign investors of the real estate projects (EIGHTEEN) on Thursday strongly refuted Punjab Revenue...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Companies

Innovative wins gold for ‘iEngage’ at ICT Awards

KARACHI: Innovative Pvt Limited (IPL) has been recognised as a trailblazer in the fintech industry by securing the...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

Industry

Achievement Recognition Ceremony 2023 held: LCCI recognises best performance of 12 top companies

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has recognized the services and best performance of 12 ...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am

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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