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Hamas govt says death toll nears 15,000

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Gaza’s Hamas government said Thursday the death toll in the Palestinian...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Hamas releases 24 hostages, including Thai farm workers

GAZA STRIP: Hamas said a group of hostages seized in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history were handed over on...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 07:36am

Pak women’s team leaves for New Zealand for T20Is, ODIs series

LAHORE: Nida Dar-led 17 members Pakistan women’s team left for New Zealand to feature in a series of three T20Is...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Pakistan urged to learn from German experience to decrease smoking prevalence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan can effectively learn from German experience to bring down smoking trends in Pakistan by using...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Fawad’s meeting with family not arranged: IHC may initiate contempt proceedings against Chief Commissioner

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has hinted at initiating contempt of court proceedings against Chief...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Punjab mulling artificial rain in Lahore to fight off fog

LAHORE: Punjab Environment Minister Bilal Afzal on Friday visited Walton Airport in Lahore to inspect the available...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

LHC orders closure of all cafes by 10pm

LAHORE: During the proceedings regarding petitions related to environmental issues, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Minister highlights importance of good governance

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed emphasized the...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

CTDs of all provinces being strengthened: Bugti

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Interior Senator Sarfraz Bugti on Friday said the Counter-Terrorism Departments...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Punjab CM optimistic about country’s future

LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has expressed unwavering optimism about the future of...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Export Advisory Council of Textiles: PHMA urges MoC to ensure representation of apparel sector

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has urged the Ministry of Commerce to...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Punjab govt’s fiscal health improves thru reduction in liabilities

LAHORE: The Punjab government’s liability, local and external, has decreased by Rs 2.8 billion in the first ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Iran can help Pakistan resolve its energy crisis, says ambassador Moghadam

KARACHI: Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan, said that Iran is one of the world’s top producers ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Uplift of Karachi: CM asks civic agencies to resolve ‘jurisdiction issues’

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar has brought all the civic agencies, provincial as well as...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Dhaga orders resolution of revenue-related issues

HYDERABAD: On the directives of Caretaker Provincial Minister for Revenue and Industries Mohammad Younus Dhaga,...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Lahore: marchers demand revival of students’ unions

LAHORE: The Progressive Students Collective organized the Students Solidarity March Friday, commencing from...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 24, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (November 25, 2023)...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Rates

Bull run continues as PSX hits new highest-ever levels

KARACHI: Bull-run continued as the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday hit new highest ever levels on the back of...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Govt set to step up action against power defaulters, thieves

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to further tighten the noose around electricity thieves and defaulters ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Pak-KSA ties based on religious, cultural bonds: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Humaid called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

‘Irked’ by Zardari’s remark, Bilawal leaves for Dubai

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Thursday, left for Dubai shortly after...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

SSGC holds monthly head office session ‘Rubaru’

ISLAMABAD: As part of its continued efforts to adhere to the directives of PMDU for organising Khulli Kachehris ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

‘Elimination of Violence against Women Day’: Punjab PA building to be illuminated in orange lights today

LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, ‘the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ is...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

PTA resolves 98.15pc of 15,085 complaints in Oct

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 15,085 complaints from telecom consumers against...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

ECP asks for giving level playing field to political parties

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the caretaker governments at the centre and in the...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Aibak Polo Cup: Diamond Paints, Remounts qualify for main final

LAHORE: Diamond Paints and Remounts booked berths in the main final of the Patrons Aibak Polo Cup 2023 after ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Asad Qaiser sent to jail on four-day judicial remand

MARDAN: A district and sessions court in Mardan on Friday sent the PTI leader to jail on a four-day judicial remand...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Need stressed to promote reading culture

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training endeavours to promote Reading Culture in ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Court dismisses plea against IK after withdrawal of complaint

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, dismissed the petition seeking legal action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

GSP+ status: a major success

The European Parliament has decided to extend the existing GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) for another four...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:42am

Vital role of investments in power sector

When discussing investments for economic progress, some major industry players often receive well-deserved...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:43am

Letters

By the way, what’s in store for PTI?

Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) president Asif Ali Zardari has made it clear that his party...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The complexity of word ‘charisma’

“I define charisma as magnetism.” “I define it as morally neutral, a charismatic individual may be good or ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Stocks

Asian markets weaker; Thai baht, Korean won biggest laggards

BENGALURU: Asian currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with Thailand’s baht and South Korean won...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Stocks

Wall St ends mixed in truncated Black Friday trading

NEW YORK: US stocks ended little changed in holiday-shortened trading on Friday, with low volume and conviction as...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Stocks

European shares end week higher on media, retail boost

PARIS: Europe’s benchmark share index edged up on Friday to close higher for a second straight week, while...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Stocks

China stocks end lower on massive foreign outflows

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Friday as investors maintained a cautious stance over the country’s ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Stocks

Indian shares log fourth week of gains on auto, pharma boost

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes saw a fourth straight week of gains, led by improved growth prospects in auto...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 24, 2023). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 24, 2023). ======================== Open Bid...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 24, 2023)....

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 24, 2023). ==================================== BR...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Inflation will go down gradually, says Shamshad

Effective policies of the caretaker government were resulting in improvement in the economic conditions, adds caretaker finance minister

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:34pm

Nov 2023: Up to 1.2pc hike in RLNG price notified

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday notified up to 1.20 percent increase in the price...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:35pm

ECC for taking provinces on board for revising drug prices

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of National Health...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:35pm

SIFC approves initiatives to be broached with friendly countries

ISLAMABAD: A special session of Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has unanimously...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:36pm

KE readies IGP for up to 2032-33

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has prepared its Indicative Generation Plan (IGP) up to 2032-33 which will be submitted to an...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:45am

Pakistan ready to airlift injured Palestinians

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has expressed Pakistan’s readiness to airlift injured...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:47am

PLL’s LNG tender: OQT quotes lowest bid

ISLAMABAD: The OQT LNG trader has quoted the lowest bid of $18.4600 per mmbtu for one spot cargo for January 2024 in...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:46am

Seven MoUs on investment with Kuwait approved

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the caretaker federal cabinet has approved seven memorandum of understanding (MoUs) for...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 09:57am

Energy

OPEC+ moving closer to compromise with African producers

LONDON/ MOSCOW: OPEC+ has moved closer to a compromise with African oil producers on 2024 output levels, three OPEC+...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Customs’ values on import of Methyl Acetate revised

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised Customs values on the import of Methyl...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:49am

SECP revokes registration of an insurer

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revoked the registration of M/s New...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:46am

Kakar underscores need for good governance, informative approach

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said with its good governance and reformative...

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 09:19am

Imposition of additional tax on windfall income subject to NA’s nod

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s notification to impose a 40 percent additional tax on windfall...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

SPI inflation down 0.06pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the current week, ended 23 November 2023, decreased ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Import from China: Customs’ values on fleece fabrics fixed

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of six...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Empowerment of women linked to economic uplift

LAHORE: A conference organized by the United Business Group Women Wing was held at a local hotel, with Provincial...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Taxes

FTO directs FBR to streamline IT process

LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton market remains steady

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

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

LCCI welcomes first-ever IT, ITeS strategy to increase exports

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the first-ever IT and ITeS (Information Technology...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

‘UAE investors are keen to start joint ventures with Pakistani investors’

LAHORE: Punjab Governor/Chancellor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Friday awarded an honorary degree of PhD to the...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Spotlight on 18th Amendment, NFC award

EDITORIAL: Suddenly, the debate about fiddling with the 18th Amendment and NFC award formula is all the rage once...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

President corrects himself

EDITORIAL: Finally, the president walked back to the country’s stated stand on the two-state solution of the...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Commodities

Gold prices slightly down

KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday remained nearly unchanged on the local market, traders said. They inched down by Rs...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Businesspeople urge govt to lay focus on renewable energy

ISLAMABAD: The business community has urged the government to focus on renewable energy in a bid to significantly...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Money & Banking

Dollar eases on bets US rates have peaked

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Friday, on pace for its second straight weekly...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

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 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

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