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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 / Dec 17	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 17	278.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 17	153.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 17	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 17	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 17	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
India Sensex / Dec 17	80,684.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 17	39,164.26
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Hang Seng / Dec 17	19,815.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 17	70.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 17	2,644.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 17	68.53
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	7.90 ▲ 0.79 (11.11%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.50 ▲ 0.45 (11.11%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	35.16 ▲ 3.20 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Diamond Ind. / Dec 18 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	20.90 ▲ 1.90 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 18 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	103.94 ▲ 9.45 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Equity Modaraba / Dec 18 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.01 ▼ -0.43 (-12.50%)
Dewan Textile / Dec 18 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.67 ▼ -0.77 (-11.96%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 18 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	29.20 ▼ -3.15 (-9.74%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.11
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▼ -0.11
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▼ -0.01
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -0.35
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.62
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.07
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -2.93
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.11

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