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X’s CEO tells staff data will show efforts to fight hate, as advertisers flee

NEW YORK: Social media company X CEO Linda Yaccarino told employees that “data will tell the real story” about...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Israeli ships ‘legitimate target’, Houthis warn after seizure

HODEIDA, (Yemen): Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on Monday, after their...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Trump gag order appeal faces skeptical reception in US court

WASHINGTON: US appeals court judges on Monday signaled skepticism toward Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a gag ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt

GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Twenty-eight prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:15am

Muslim leaders in Beijing to push for Gaza ceasefire

BEIJING: Arab and other Muslim ministers called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Industry

14th hybrid heat-tolerant rice variety: successful trial

LARKANA: Longping High-Tech, a leading Chinese agricultural company, in collaboration with its Pakistani ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Uttar Pradesh bans some Halal-certified products

LUCKNOW: Authorities in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh have banned the distribution and sale of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Cologne mosque: Germany blasts Taliban official’s appearance

BERLIN: Germany on Monday condemned an appearance by a Taliban official at a mosque in Cologne, with the interior...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:16am

South Asia

BD convicts 139 opposition officials, activists

DHAKA: Bangladesh has convicted 139 senior opposition party officials and activists in the past two days, ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

18-member Test squad announced for Australia tour

LAHORE: Chief selector Wahab Riaz has announced an 18-member Pakistan Test squad for the tour to Australia ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Action ordered against violators of anti-smog rules

LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed the district administration to take strict action...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Policy formulation on enforced disappearances discussed

ISLAMABAD: The ministerial committee on enforced disappearances on Monday held a detailed discussion on policy...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Private firm, its abettors and facilitators booked by Customs

ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Karachi has booked a private company, its abettors’ and...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Police steps up crackdown on underage, unlicensed drivers

FAISALABAD: in pursuance of directions of IGP Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, RPO Faisalabad Dr Muhammad Abid Khan has...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Federal ministers, SECP chief visit PBA office

KARACHI: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

South Asia

Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

NEW DELHI: India’s capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

APNS concerned over non-payment of advertisement dues by govts

KARACHI: The APNS expresses its grave concern over the non-payment of advertisement dues by the Federal and...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

‘Economy main target of our enemies’

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

‘Replicating electoral practices’ to damage country: JI

LAHROE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has warned that replicating the electoral practices of 2018 in the 2024...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CM approves package for families of martyred govt employees

LAHORE: On the analogy of ‘Police Shuhada Package,’ the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Military courts: Senators condemn passage of resolution by Senate

ISLAMABAD: Senators from different political parties, Monday, continued to condemn the passage of the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

World Children’s Day: Unicef-nominated children meet President

ISLAMABAD: In connection with World Children’s Day, a delegation of children representing four provinces, as well...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Kidney Hills case: Saleem Mandviwalla, others again issued notice

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday again issued notice to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Saleem...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

USA

President-elect Milei vows ‘end of Argentina’s decline’

BUENOS AIRES: Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina’s presidential election Sunday,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

USA

UAW clinches record Detroit deals

NEW YORK: The United Auto Workers (UAW) said Monday that 64% of workers at the Detroit Three automakers voted to...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CPJ honours courageous journalists fighting repression worldwide

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and press freedom supporters celebrated journalists from...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 20, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 21, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

18th Constitutional Amendment: ‘No plan to bring any change if PML-N comes into power’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said on Monday it had no plan to bring any change to the 18th...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Caretaker CM receives Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin at old terminal

KARACHI: Head of Dawoodi Bohra Community Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin along with his family members arrived at Old...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Experts underscore need for implementing environmental laws

HYDERABAD: This was resolved in the environmental celebration called “Jashan-e-Maholiat” on Monday, at Mehran...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Conference on ‘Financial Crime in Digital Age’ to be held on 25th

KARACHI: A conference on “Financial Crime in the Digital Age” organised by Eastnets, a global provider of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

PFUJ stages rally against journalist’s murder

KARACHI: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Monday staged a rally and demonstration against the murder...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Justice Naqvi challenges SJC proceedings against him

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has asked the Supreme Court to declare the initiation of proceedings...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

President for improving FUUAST’s affairs

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all the stakeholders and members of the Senate of the Federal Urdu...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Roundtable session held at IBA CEIF

KARACHI: IBA CEIF in collaboration with Ihsan Trust and Meezan Bank conducted a roundtable discussion titled...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

PPP seeks removal of Sindh law minister

KARACHI: Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Minister of Energy of Sindh, Imtiaz Ahmad Sheikh, in a...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

P&D Board, top versities forge partnership

LAHORE: Planning and Development Board Chairman Iftikhar Ali Sahoo emphasized the crucial role played by the board ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

CS opens e-procurement system

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday inaugurated e-procurement system which was developed by...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Aleem meets ex-CM Wattoo

LAHORE: President Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan visited the residence of ex-chief minister Punjab...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Toshakhana case: NAB directed to record statement of Nawaz, Zardari & Gilani

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to record the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

CM reviews work on ‘Band Road Controlled Access Corridor Project’

LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted an inspection of the ongoing development works at...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Qureshi prayed for post-arrest bail in cypher case

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi prayed before the Supreme Court to ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PTI condemns ‘abduction’ of Ali Nawaz Awan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday strongly condemned “abduction” of party leader Ali Nawaz Awan,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

President for improving lives of children in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that children were the most precious resource of any nation and the sole...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PM forms body comprising experts from PCCC

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved formation of a committee under the Ministry of...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Kakakhel takes oath as caretaker minister in KP cabinet

PESHAWAR: Barrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel took oath as minister in the caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Candidates: JUI directs provincial chapters to finalise names by 27th

ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has directed the provincial chapters to recommend and finalise the names ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

IHC summons notification on judge’s appointment for hearing cypher case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, summoned the notification related to the appointment of the judge...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories

“Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Low inflows of external financing

The first quarterly review of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Stand-by Facility has been successfully...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Letters

Pak-Afghan relations

Germany has very strongly reacted to the presence of an Afghan Taliban official at a mosque in one of its cities,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as Microsoft hits record high

NEW YORK/LONDON: The Nasdaq led gains among the main US stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

European shares listless after robust week

BENGALURU: European shares were subdued on Monday after a strong week driven by aggressive bets on interest rate...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Japan shares hit three-decade high

SYDNEY: Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

China, HK equities rise as investors turn positive

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday as signs of easing Sino-US tensions boosted investor sentiment. Tech...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Stocks

Indian shares weaker

BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Monday, weighed by losses in auto stocks after a rally last week, along ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 256,756 tonnes of cargo comprising 124,258 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 20, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 20, 2023)....

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 20, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

PSX: range-bound activity

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under pressure as the investors opted to book profit on ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Rates

PKR: upward trajectory

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trajectory against the US dollar for the third consecutive...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Tax incentives for aviation sector on the cards

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is likely to announce new tax incentives/ concessions for the aviation sector to...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:11am

Trade facilitation: country achieves major milestone

KARACHI: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in trade facilitation by connecting to the International Plant...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am

‘Civilians’ trial in military courts’: MoD urges SC to set aside Oct 23 order

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence urged the Supreme Court to set aside its October 23 order that had declared the...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:46am

Issues of member firms: OICCI seeks intervention of PD, Ogra

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has sought intervention from Directorate...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:48am

Major oil and gas reserves discovered at Shah Bandar

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has made a gas and condensate discovery from exploration well, Jhim East...

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am

Commodities

Gold prices remain unchanged

KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday stood unchanged on the local market, traders said. Gold was traded for Rs...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Iron ore rebounds on improving risk sentiment, supply concerns

BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday as risk-off sentiment hurt by Chinese intervention last week eased,...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Soyabeans, corn up on Brazil weather worry, weaker dollar

HAMBURG: Chicago soyabeans and corn rose on Monday as dealers assessed forecasts of rain for parched Brazilian ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Gold loses footing as focus turns to Fed minutes

BENGALURU: Gold prices declined on Monday weighed down by an uptick in US Treasury yields, with investors awaiting...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.442...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Energy

Brent, US crude futures climb as OPEC cuts likely

HOUSTON: Brent and US crude futures climbed more than 2.5%, gaining $2 a barrel on Monday, as further supply cuts in...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

China demand hopes drive copper to two-month peak

LONDON: Copper prices rose to their highest in nearly two months on Monday, buoyed by growing hopes of fresh ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying on cotton market

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

India’s Oct gold imports surge

MUMBAI: India’s October gold imports surged 60% from a year earlier to a 31-month high as a drop in prices ahead ...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures higher on tight supply outlook

BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures ticked up on Monday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses, on concerns...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023)....

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 20, 2023)...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================================= Offset...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Power sector circular debt swells despite recovery drive

Reaches Rs 2.537 trillion during first quarter

Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:57am

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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