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US House Republicans eye plan to avert govt shutdown as Moody’s warns

WASHINGTON: US House of Representatives Republicans are due to unveil a stopgap measure on Saturday aimed at ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Europe

Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who has...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Europe

Paris protesters call for end to Gaza massacre

PARIS: Several thousand people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday under the rallying cry “Stop the massacre in...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates plans to maintain diplomatic ties with Israel despite international outcry over...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

PM for mulling initiating ICJ proceedings against Israel

UN Secretary-General could be requested to establish a special commission of inquiry to investigate Israel’s war crimes and crimes against humanity since October 7, the prime minister says

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:11am

Palestinians facing genocidal war: Abbas

Saudi Arabia and Muslim countries call for an immediate end to military operations in Gaza

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 10:08pm

PM expresses sorrow over death

Prime Minister says Azam Khan throughout his life served the people as a dutiful and competent officer

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:14am

Three Bangladeshi tourists die in houseboat fire in IIOJK

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Three Bangladeshi tourists died in Indian Illegally Held Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) region when...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Seaweed farming: A multi-pronged resource

There is a renewed emphasis in Pakistan on Carbon Credit market with a view to earning revenue and as well as meet...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

SHC orders removal of encroachments

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to remove encroachments from main...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

APNS condoles death of Riaz Mansuri’s wife

KARACHI: The APNS expresses profound grief on the sad demise of Mrs Seema Mansuri, wife of Riaz Mansuri Chief Editor...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Smuggled auto parts seized

KARACHI: The Directorate of Customs Intelligence, Karachi made the biggest seizure of smuggled auto parts this year,...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

‘Judge threatening case’ against IK: hearing adjourned till 28th

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday adjourned Judge Threatening case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Sheikh Rashid granted bail till 25th

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, granted bail to Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former interior minister...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Election manifesto 2024: PML-N forms 30 sub-committees to solicit proposals

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formed 30 different sub-committees for the preparation of the...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Zardari greets Hindu community on Diwali

ISLAMABAD: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Asif Ali...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Islamabad witnesses rise in crime

ISLAMABAD: The gangs of armed dacoits have deprived over 72 persons of their mobile phones and cash at gunpoint in...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

HBL PSL-2024; 9 local players’ categories renewed

LAHORE: Nine players had their categories upgraded following the local player category renewal process for the...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Bilawal to visit KP next week

PESHAWAR: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto will visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa next week for...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

PML-N’s Sana vows to overcome all challenges

LAHORE: Expressing firm resolve to steer the country out of prevailing difficult situation, Pakistan Muslim...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

President condoles death of Azam Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Caretaker Chief...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Three cops killed

TANK: Three policemen were killed and two others sustained injuries in a firing incident that took place near the...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

NCP vehicles’ profiling begins in Landi Kotal

PESHAWAR: Profiling of Non Custom Paid (NCP) vehicles began in Landi Kotal on Saturday. Muhammad Khalid, district...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

IHC suspends show-cause notice issued to architect by PCATP

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the showcause notice issued by the chairman Pakistan Council...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Letters

Enough is enough

Enough is enough. The growing belligerence of the interim Afghan government had become intolerable, to say the ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Block C of LDA City Jinnah Sector: LDA to start giving possession of plots in first week of Dec

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) will start giving possession of plots in Block C of LDA City Jinnah...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Every 4th Pakistani is suffering from diabetes: experts

LAHORE: Postgraduate Medical Institute & Ameeruddin Medical College Principal Prof. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar has...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

5th polio case

KARACHI: The Health Ministry on Saturday reported the fifth poliovirus case in the country this year. According to...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Pakistan-China naval exercise commences

KARACHI: Opening Ceremony of Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) bilateral exercise Sea Guardian-2023 was held at Pakistan...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Condolences on death of KP CM

QUETTA: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has expressed his condolences and grief over...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

2nd T20: Pak Women-A beat Thailand

LAHORE: Pakistan Women-A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets in the second T20 of the two-match series...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Punjab CM visits hospitals, reviews facilities

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit for 3 hours to the Benazir Bhutto Hospital and Holy...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Energy

Oil prices up as Iraq backs more output cuts from OPEC+

NEW YORK: Oil prices gained about 2% on Friday as Iraq voiced support for OPEC+’s oil cuts ahead of a meeting in...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 11, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (November 12, 2023)....

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

First-ever ‘PMEX Brokers Award’ launched

KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) launched first ever PMEX Brokers Award to celebrate the achievements of...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Energy

Lesco displays names of power ‘pilferers’

LAHORE: The Lahore electric supply company (Lesco) has displayed names of power pilferers amd defaulters on roadside...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Gold falls sharply

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday lost a big value on the local market, traders said. The precious metal price...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures up

SINGAPORE; Japanese rubber futures rose to a two-week high on Friday, buoyed by a softer yen and yuan, although...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Copper, aluminium hit two-week low

LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices fell to a two-week low in London on Friday as hawkish comments from US Federal...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Asia rice: Firm demand props up Thai rates, India prices steady

BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of rice exported from Thailand rose this week on improved demand, while ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

French soft wheat sowing

PARIS: French farmers had sown 67% of the expected soft wheat area for next year’s harvest by Nov. 6, compared ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Cotton & Textile

World market price for upland cotton

NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 64.62 cents per...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Asia coffee: Market awaits new beans in Vietnam; Indonesia premiums rise

HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Bids and offers remained far apart in Vietnam, with buyers waiting for prices to stabilise...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.128...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Cotton & Textile

Brazilian cotton hits runway at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

SAO PAULO: Brazilian cotton producers took the natural fiber to the runway on Thursday night, strutting the catwalk...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Dry spell delays Brazil soya planting

SAO PAULO: A lack of rainfall in Brazil’s top grain state Mato Grosso has delayed soyabean planting by up to 30...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Chicago soyabean futures down

SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabean futures edged lower on Friday, and were poised for their first weekly decline in five, ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Gold retreats on Powell’s hawkish cues

BENGALURU: Gold fell on Friday and was bound for a second straight weekly drop on cooling safe-haven demand and...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 11, 2023)...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Cotton & Textile

Slow business activity on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained a low. Cotton Analyst...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures gain on signs of boost in demand

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, as traders reacted to data showing signs an increase in ...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Commodities

EU wheat lower after USDA, eyes on French sowing delays

PARIS: European wheat edged lower on Friday as traders digested a US government report the previous day and assessed...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Caretaker KP CM Azam Khan passes away

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan passed away due to illness at a private...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:07pm

Repair, maintenance of helicopter: ECC approves Rs47.45m TSG for Rangers (Sindh)

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs47.45...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 05:31pm

Axle load regime to go into effect on 15th

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to enforce the axle load control regime without relaxation from November 15,...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 05:32pm

Asad Umar quits PTI, politics too

Former finance minister leader says may Allah’s blessings shine upon the Pakistani nation

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:13am

Planned party conventions: PTI accuses govts of denying it level playing field

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PTI) on Saturday accused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of acting as...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 04:42pm

Power minister to visit Iran next week

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Minister for Petroleum and Power, Muhammad Ali, is likely to visit Tehran next week to...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:09am

Foreigners’ repatriation: Cabinet informed about ‘complaints’ against LEAs

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet is said to have been informed about serious complaints against enforcement agencies, ...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:09am

LHC explains why enrolment thru daily wages can’t necessarily be a route to regular employment in public sector

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that enrolment through daily wages, without any prescribed criteria, standards,...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:09am

FTO can’t initiate action against FBR employees without issuing notice: SHC

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) that the FTO office cannot...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:09am

KP interim cabinet stands dissolved

PESHAWAR: With the sad demise of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa interim Chief Minister Azam Khan on Saturday, his provincial...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:10am

Attachment of bank account: LHC takes notice of ‘illegal’ recovery by FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken notice of illegal recovery by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:10am

Afghan Taliban and the TTP problem

EDITORIAL: As the deportation of unregistered Afghan refugees goes on the Kabul government has been criticising...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Oil exploration

EDITORIAL: Federal Energy Minister Muhammad Ali’s revelation that up to 70 percent area in Pakistan is still...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Need stressed to boost Sri Lanka-Pakistan trade

KARACHI: Consul General of Sri Lanka Jagath Abeywarna has said that despite good diplomatic relations since last 75...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Industry

‘Spotlight Day’ on Pakistan’s AMA scheme held

KARACHI: Organised by the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance, in partnership with the Virtual Remittance...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Industry

Pakistan likely to get second SBA tranche of $710m: PBF

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

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Industry

Protest against gas price hike: Textile manufacturers say will observe ‘no export days’

KARACHI: Textile makers on Saturday announced to begin their protest with “no export days” till the government...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Prices of kitchen items show upward trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an upward trend during this week past against the...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Companies

PTC holds session on efficacy of T&T in tobacco sector

ISLAMABAD: The success of Track & Trace System in Pakistan will depend upon the implementation of the system in...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Industry

‘Sustainable textile is a must to save environment’

FAISALABAD: Sustainable textile has become indispensable to save the environment for the future generations, said Dr...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Money & Banking

Meezan Bank with SAFCO Microfinance Co launches Islamic microfinance services

KARACHI: In a significant development for Islamic finance, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has joined...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 03:14am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 17	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 17 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 17 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 17 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 17 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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