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Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 14, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:11am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

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

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:10am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 14, 2023)....

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:09am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 14, 2023)...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:09am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (November 14, 2023)....

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:08am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (November 14, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:07am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:06am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 14, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:05am

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 15 Nov, 2023 07:05am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:04am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 14, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 15, 2023)...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 07:03am

Thousands flee to India amid intense fighting in Myanmar

NEW DELHI: More than 2,000 people fleeing Myanmar have crossed into neighbouring northeastern India as an offensive...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Guterres ‘does not deserve’ to lead UN: Israeli FM

GENEVA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres does not deserve to lead the United Nations, Israeli Foreign Minister...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Israel army says seizes Gaza parliament

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Tuesday it had captured Gaza’s parliament building and other government...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Iraq SC says dismissed powerful parliament speaker

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s top court said on Tuesday it was dismissing parliament speaker Mohamed al-Halbussi, an influential...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

‘Some insurance firms are not translating policy documents into Urdu’

LAHORE: Some insurance companies are not complying with the condition of translating the policy documents in Urdu...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Sustainable housing management for flood survivors discussed

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that the Sindh government has undertaken the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Xiaomi’s ‘Fan-tastic Meetup’ held successfully

KARACHI: Xiaomi, the renowned technology giant announced the overwhelming success of the “Xiaomi Fan-tastic...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Sarsabz Kahani unveils another inspiring story

LAHORE: Sarsabz Kahani, Pakistan’s first-ever agri-focused web-series platform introduced by Fatima Fertilizer, ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

ECP clarification: ‘Never declined to provide copies of caretakers’ assets’

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected media reports that it has apologised to provide copies...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Examination system: Dr Asim unveils ‘transformative changes’

KARACHI: In a press briefing, Dr. Asim Hussain, the Chancellor of Ziauddin University, unveiled transformative...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Asia

Myanmar rebels, battling junta seek to control border with India

NEW DELHI: Anti-junta fighters in Myanmar’s Chin state are trying to gain control of part of the porous border ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Asia

Sri Lanka top court rules Rajapaksa brothers guilty of economic crisis

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court issued Tuesday a symbolic ruling that the powerful Rajapaksa brothers —...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Europe

Putin tightens media rules ahead of 2024 election

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday tightened media conditions for election coverage in Russia, ahead of a...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Europe

King Charles celebrates 75th birthday

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday and used the occasion to kickstart a new...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Asia

China receives US equipment to make advanced chips despite new rules

WASHINGTON: Chinese companies are buying up US chipmaking equipment to make advanced semiconductors, despite a raft...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Middle East

Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to make hostage deal

DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday urged Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement on releasing hostages seized in the October 7...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Middle East

Palestinians dig mass grave inside Israeli-encircled Gaza hospital

GAZA/JERUSALEM: Palestinians trapped inside Gaza’s biggest hospital were digging a mass grave on Tuesday to bury...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 begins at CED of IBA

KARACHI: The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2023 commenced at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Over 10 signatories from Pakistan participate in WEPs Forum

KARACHI: More than 10 signatories of Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) from Pakistan participated in the 2023...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

ATC extends judicial remand of Dr Yasmin

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid till...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Boost in broadband fibre connectivity vital for growth: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Boost in broadband fibre connectivity is vital for economic growth as for every 10 percent increase in...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

‘Business community optimistic about upcoming election’

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

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Court extends interim bail of Bushra Bibi till 28th

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s wife...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

German Ambassador meets Jilani

ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannason Tuesday called on caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Head Coach reviews Pakistan Women-A Team performance

LAHORE: Pakistan hosted West Indies Women-A and Thailand Women Emerging from October 24 to November 11. The tour...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

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 listened...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Imran marks his 100thday in detention

ISLAMABAD: The jailed chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan who marked his 100thday in detention ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

JI extends invitation to political leadership to join efforts at safeguarding Gaza

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has extended an invitation to the political leadership to join the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Judicial remand of Khadija Shah, others extended

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of Khadija Shah, Tayyaba Ambreen Raja,...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

LHC stays indictment of journalist

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday stayed the indictment of a journalist Rizwan-ur-Rehman Razi by a ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Students collect funds for oppressed Palestinians

KARACHI: In solidarity with their Palestinian brothers and sisters, students of the UIT University (UITU) organised ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Zardari thanks people of Thar

ISLAMABAD: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Taliban minister raises issue of refugee assets

ISLAMABAD: The Taliban’s acting commerce minister met foreign minister in Islamabad this week, an Afghan embassy...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Bilawal sharpens anti-PML(N) rhetoric

MITHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday promised to connect Thar and Karachi through...

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 09:48am

Over 30 Balochistan politicians join PML-N

KARACHI: Scores of Balochistan politicians including former chief minister Jam Kamal joined the PML-N during the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Speakers for fine-tuning foreign policy

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

World Diabetes Day marked: Denmark embassy, ministry, healthcare co hold multi-stakeholders’ consultation

ISLAMABAD: Embassy of Denmark in Pakistan, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Health...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Role of Islamic finance in sustainable growth highlighted

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management’s (IoBM) two-day International Conference on Islamic Banking and...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Sindh CM distributes books among students

KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar (R) speaking at a free textbooks distribution ceremony among...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Legislators demand withdrawal of resolution against SC’s verdict on military courts

ISLAMABAD: The legislators from different political parties, Tuesday, strongly protested in the upper house of the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Jilani greets UK foreign secretary

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday felicitated the newly-appointed British Foreign...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A focus on legal excellence

What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?” “In Pakistan a good lawyer is one who takes on ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

General elections: ECP to introduce ‘digital info lab’

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ensure transparency and efficiency in upcoming general elections to be held in February next...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Police granted 2-day physical remand of Asad Qaiser

PESHAWAR: Rejecting the police’s request for 10-day physical remand of former National Assembly (NA) speaker and...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

IHC stays Cipher case proceedings in jail

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday stayed the proceedings in jail against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

World Diabetes Day marked: Experts underscore need for adopting healthy lifestyle

LAHORE: Terming westernisation as the major cause of diabetes epidemic in Asian countries, both in the Asia Pacific...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Punjab govt decides to establish nine model agri centres across province

LAHORE: The Punjab government has made a strategic decision to establish nine model agricultural centres across the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

PML-N vows to deal with all challenges

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Shehbaz Sharif has expressed firm resolve to steer the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Zaka to meet Babar, Arthur

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has called skipper Babar Azam on...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Power sector reforms

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has had a profound effect on global energy markets. Price ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

SOEs in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are a common feature in the economic landscapes of developing countries such as...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Letters

PTI has a chance to make a comeback?

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif has said that the upcoming polls will be the ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Why our exports still struggle to get meaningful boost?—II

Dynamics of documented and organised sector, The organised sector is mostly represented by listed and unlisted...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

Asian FX subdued, US inflation data eyed

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies declined on Tuesday, while equities were mixed as investors remained wary of ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

Wall St rallies as cooling inflation boosts peak interest rate bets

NEW YORK: US stock indexes rallied on Tuesday as cooler-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations that the...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

European shares close at one-month high

PARIS: European stocks closed at a one-month high on Tuesday, after data showing cooling US inflation raised...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

China stocks struggle for direction on soft credit growth

SHANGHAI: Stocks in China struggled for direction on Tuesday as lending data in October signalled soft credit ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

Tokyo shares close higher

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday after a mixed day on Wall Street, as investors awaited key US inflation...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Rates

Stocks climb on fresh buying

KARACHI: After a positive opening on Tuesday, Pakistan Stock Exchange dropped into negative zone due to heavy ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

SBP allows ASA Microfinance Bank to commence operations

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited to commence...

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 08:51am

Show-cause notice: SJC to consider Justice Naqvi’s reply on 20th

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday summoned the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) meeting on...

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 08:50am

Commodities

Gold prices continue to rise

KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday continued to grow on the local market, but silver was firm, traders said. The prices...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Cotton & Textile

ACF, BCI ink MoU on cotton production improvement

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards revolutionizing cotton production in Pakistan, the APTMA Cotton Foundation...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Energy

‘Powering possibilities’: KE releases ‘Sustainability Report 2023’

KARACHI: Committed to transparency, responsible practices, and building a sustainable energy future, K-Electric...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Stocks

Gulf markets in red ahead of US inflation data

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday, ahead of US inflation data later in the session, which...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Chicago soybean futures down

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures dipped on Tuesday after large US bean sales to China and fears that hot and dry...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 148,946 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,705 tonnes of import cargo and 45,241...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures up

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday to touch a one-month high, driven by a softer yen and ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Iron ore defies commodity gloom amid China property hopes

LAUNCESTON, (Australia): Iron ore has defied weakness in most of the commodity complex, with prices climbing to an...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.298...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Gold moves higher as yields, dollar slip after US inflation data

BENGALURU: Gold prices gained on Tuesday as the dollar and Treasury yields retreated after softer-than-expected US...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Energy

Oil up as IEA lifts demand growth forecast, US inflation cools

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1% to a one-week high after the International Energy Agency (IEA) boosted its demand...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Copper supported ahead of US inflation data

LONDON: Copper prices were supported on Tuesday by new funding to boost the Chinese housing market while the dollar...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Energy

US natgas prices jump

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a one-week high on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures higher

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 2% higher on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

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

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Cotton & Textile

Steady trend on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Energy

5th chairman Wapda ‘amateur golf tournament’ starts

LAHORE: The 5th Chairman Wapda Amateur Golf Tournament formally commenced here at Royal Palm Golf and Country Club ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Urea subsidy, BISP: Federal govt trying to wean itself away

Secretary Finance ImdadUllah Bosal says since both are devolved to provinces, they are now their responsibility

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 09:53am

Import of 0.2MMTs of urea: TCP may be granted exemption from procurement rules

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%)
Shaheen Ins. / Dec 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	7.07 ▲ 0.98 (16.09%)
Tri-Star Power / Dec 18 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.99 ▲ 0.61 (11.34%)
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%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 18 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	103.94 ▲ 9.45 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
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%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 18 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	29.12 ▼ -3.23 (-9.98%)
National Silk / Dec 18 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Dec 18 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	199 ▼ -20.05 (-9.15%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	739.90 ▼ -69.86 (-8.63%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 18 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.01 ▼ -6.08 (-8.55%)
Fateh Sports / Dec 18 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	80 ▼ -7.22 (-8.28%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Dec 18 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	26.50 ▼ -2.24 (-7.79%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.02
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 1.14
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.03
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.42
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▲ 1.05
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.31
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.51
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▲ 1.27
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▲ 0.05

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