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ECP secretary steps down due to ‘health issues’

ISLAMABAD: With general polls a month away, a fresh controversy has hit the already beleaguered electoral body...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 08:32am

BD’s Hasina wins re-election after polls without opposition

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

PCB unfolds schedule of Level 1 coaching courses

LAHORE: Former Test fast bowler Fazal-e-Akbar is among the 30 participants who have registered for the four-day ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Talented students can apply for participation in ‘Science Olympiads’

ISLAMABAD: The talented Science students can register through the STEM Career Programme for participating in the...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Australian HC meets VC of agri university

FAISALABAD: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Amir Sabir elected KPGA president

PESHAWAR: Elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gymnastics Association (KPGA) held here on Sunday. According to a...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Thousands of Rohingya homeless after Bangladesh fire

COX’S BAZAR (Bangladesh): Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been left without shelter after a...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Al Jazeera says two Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike

GAZA STRIP: Al Jazeera on Sunday said two of its Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip were killed in an Israeli...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Maldives suspends ministers after ‘clown’ jibe against Modi

MALÉ (Maldives): Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu suspended three deputy ministers on Sunday for making...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

South Asia

Death toll of IS-claimed Kabul blast rises to 5

KABUL: The death toll from an attack on a bus in western Kabul claimed by the Islamic State group rose from two to...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Europe

Sunak makes election appeal for Britain to ‘stick with’ his plan

LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged voters and his own party on Sunday to “stick to the plan” for...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Asia

North Korea conducts live-fire drills near maritime border

SEOUL: North Korea conducted live-fire drills on its western coast, Seoul’s military said Sunday, the third...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Middle East

Libya declares ‘force majeure’ at oilfield amid protests

TRIPOLI: Libya’s state-owned energy firm said on Sunday it had declared a state of “force majeure” at...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Transgenders’ rights

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Mullick said...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Hajj agreement reached with KSA

RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reached the annual Hajj agreement on Sunday. Interim Religious Minister Aneeq ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Rawalpindi: operation against illegal housing societies stepped up

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), on the directives of the Director General (DG) RDA Muhammad Saif...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Social media platforms face disruption

ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the virtual fundraising telethon of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), social media platforms faced...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 08:33am

Four dead in Kurram firing

PESHAWAR: At least four persons including a woman and two security guards were killed when unknown armed men opened...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

Rates in the week ended Sunday January 07, 2023

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 07, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (January 08, 2024)....

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Closure of CNG stations: Transporters to start protest from today

PESHAWAR: The suspension of gas supply to CNG stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa irked both transporters and owners of...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Immunization drive begins in Punjab today

LAHORE: The first National Immunization Days (NIDs) of 2024 will commence on Monday (today) all over Punjab,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Punjab CM visits children’s hospital

LAHORE: Child Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit to the Children Hospital in severe cold late at...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Fazl discusses Pak-Afghan tensions

KABUL: Jamait Ulema e Islam- Fazal (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Deputy Prime Minister for Political...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Crackdown launched on fake pesticides

LAHORE: The Agricul-ture Department has taken vigorous action against fake pesticides during the year 2023 to ensure...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Medical, dental seats: KP takes up matter with PMDC

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Caretaker Chief Minister Former Justice Arshad Hussain Shah has said that he had...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

JI condemns resolution seeking poll postponement

PESHAWAR: Provincial Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and candidate from NA-39 and PK-102 Bannu,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Climate change impacting weather conditions

PESHAWAR: Climate change is a global phenomenon impacting the weather conditions of Pakistan and the whole world....

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

BISP Savings Scheme: landmark step to instil financial independence among vulnerable sections

ISLAMABAD: The newly launched ‘Savings Scheme’ by the internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

707 students appear in KU evening entry test

KARACHI: As many as 707 candidates appeared in the entry test for the BS first year of the BSCS and BSSE (Computer...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

All set for Int’l workshop titled ‘ethical research in clinical trials’

ISLAMABAD: Two-day International workshop on ‘Ethical Research in Clinical Trials’ will be held under the...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Balochistan organized 30 major sports events in 2023: official

QUETTA: Director General Sports Department Balochistan, Durra Bloch, said the province has successfully organized...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Bhutto ‘actual possessor’ of Lahore: Bilawal

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto has said that Bhutto was actual possessor of Lahore...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Six die in Hazara motorway accident

HARIPUR: At least six people died while eight others injured in collision between construction machinery, passenger...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

More flights cancelled as fog persists

KARACHI: Air operations remained disrupted on Sunday due to the prevalence of heavy fog in various parts of the...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

ITP to facilitate citizens by enhancing licensing mechanism

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has chalked out plan to enhance the licensing system at traffic...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Govt not utilising available options towards Aafia’s release: Fowzia

ISLAMABAD: “There are many political and legal options available for early release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui from the ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

ECP fully functional: Solangi

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

More than 3,700 appear in LUMHS entrance test

HYDERABAD: More than 3700 students appeared in the entrance test for the session 2023-2024 in various undergraduate...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

PDP demands govt ensure security to industrialists

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday requested the federal and provincial...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

QNA – a right step?

At the 107 National Accounts Committee (NAC) meeting held on 28 November 2023 approval was given to the introduction...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Aviation: the rot deepens

PIA’s financial and operational demise is a known fact, and enough is being discussed in media on its ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Letters

Internet disruptions, again

It increasingly appears that the current caretaker setup in the country is clearly competing with authoritarian...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Pakistan’s energy use: high inefficiency and distorted consumption

Energy is pivotal for growth, yet Pakistan’s situation is grim. Despite possessing abundant resources, its energy...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Stocks

Wall Street Week Ahead: High market hopes raise stakes as US stocks face inflation data, earnings

NEW YORK: Investors’ hopes are running high to start 2024, which could set up US stocks for a rocky stretch if ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Stocks

UK stocks log weekly losses, kicking off 2024 on grim note

LONDON: Britain’s main stock indexes snapped a string of weekly gains on Friday, marking a grim start to 2024, as...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Reko Diq project: Co asked to share logistic requirements

Company unwilling to use Gwadar Port for the time being

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 01:11pm

FBR takes action against 93 tax personnel

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken disciplinary action against 93 tax officials during 2022-23...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:44am

Draft LPG policy aimed at boosting local production finalised

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has finalised draft of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Policy 2024,...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:52am

Solar PV panels: FBR accused of compelling importers to quote higher rates

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Alternative Energy Association (PAEA) has accused Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of compelling...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:45am

Gaza: 113 more dead as Israel continues bambardment

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: The Gaza war raged on into a fourth month on Sunday as the Israeli army pounded...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 08:32am

Jordan urges US to push for ceasefire

AMMAN: Jordan’s king urged the top United States diplomat on Sunday to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 08:32am

Navy says sea lanes of communication being monitored

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy (PN) is ensuring permanent presence in the Arabian Sea to keep our and international Sea...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:32am

Rates

Spread increases by 541bps

KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 541bps to 20.35 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Rates

Bullish trend helps PSX make healthy gains

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and recorded healthy gains during the outgoing week ended ...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Determination in first arbitration award: SHPL: CPPA-G/ NTDC advised to fulfil payment commitment

ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General Office has advised CPPA-G/NTDC to honour payment of amounts to Star Hydro Power...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 11:47am

Another importer booked for duty evasion

ISLAMABAD: The Customs Collectorate SAPT, Karachi has booked another importer on evasion of duty on import of...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:34am

Rates

Another successful week

KARACHI: The rupee managed to post another positive week as it appreciated 0.16% or Re0.46 against the US dollar in...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Cotton & Textile

Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices

FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Sunday (January 07, 2024) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Energy

Gas theft: SNGPL removes 347 more connections

LAHORE: In a relentless effort to curb gas theft, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) conducted a series of...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Energy

Fesco chief vows timely completion of projects

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) administration is striving hard to provide maximum facilities...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Commodities

Poultry prices soar in Hazara

ABBOTTABAD: The prices of poultry products particularly chicken in Abbottabad have experienced an unprecedented...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Rise in prices amid rising business volumes

KARACHI: Significant rise in cotton prices. The price surged to about Rs 2000, with an increase in the spot rate by...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

SIFC making waves

EDITORIAL: The apex committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), comprising the country’s...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Child domestic labour challenge

EDITORIAL: The issue of child labour in Pakistan has long remained a pressing social concern, reflecting complex...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Energy

Peshawar: prices of essential items soar

PESHAWAR: Prices of daily use items, particularly vegetables, food grains, sugar, flour, live chicken/meat, eggs,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

LCCI seeks amendment in SRO 1842(1) 2023

LAHORE: In a bid to address the concerns raised by members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Sesame export to China registers 117.85pc increase

BEIJING: Pakistan registered a remarkable surge of 117.85 percent in Sesame seed export to China last year as sesame...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

KPEZDMC launches mobile app to streamline industrial operations

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) announced the launch of its...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

PCMEA calls for devising long-term export policy

LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf said on...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

HCSTSI says energy crisis has hit industry hard

HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI) Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

HABIBMETRO and ACE Money Transfer join hands to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

KARACHI: HABIBMETRO signed a partnership agreement with ACE Money Transfer on December 27, 2023, to facilitate safe...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Money & Banking

Weekahead: Nigerian, Kenyan and Ugandan currencies seen falling

NAIROBI: Nigeria’s naira and the Kenyan and Ugandan shillings are expected to weaken in this week to Thursday,...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am

Indian rupee ends higher aided by dollar inflows

Money & Banking

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 22	278.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 22	278.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 22	155.66
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 22	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 22	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 22	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 21	6,049.24
Nasdaq / Jan 21	19,756.78
Dow Jones / Jan 21	44,025.81
India Sensex / Jan 22	76,197.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 22	39,646.25
Hang Seng / Jan 22	19,778.77
FTSE 100 / Jan 22	8,579.82
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 22	21,258.81

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 21	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 21	242,798
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 22	75.52
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 22	2,751.94
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 22	67.34
Petrol/Litre / Jan 23	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Apna Microfin. / Jan 22 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.49 ▲ 0.96 (10.07%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 22 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	27.57 ▲ 2.51 (10.02%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 22 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	24.29 ▲ 2.21 (10.01%)
Pak Elektron (Pref) / Jan 22 Pak Elektron Limited (Preference)(PELPS)	14.94 ▲ 1.36 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 22 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	15.51 ▲ 1.41 (10.00%)
Crescent Cotton / Jan 22 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	54.45 ▲ 4.95 (10.00%)
Fecto Cement / Jan 22 Fecto Cement Limited(FECTC)	116.40 ▲ 10.58 (10.00%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 22 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	86.43 ▲ 7.86 (10.00%)
Pak Engineering / Jan 22 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	738.34 ▲ 67.12 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 22 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.30 ▼ -0.70 (-11.67%)
Nagina Cot. / Jan 22 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	49.95 ▼ -5.55 (-10.00%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 22 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.21 ▼ -3.00 (-9.93%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jan 22 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	11.58 ▼ -1.26 (-9.81%)
TPL Life Insur. / Jan 22 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	51 ▼ -5.50 (-9.73%)
Masood Textile / Jan 22 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	49.05 ▼ -5.27 (-9.70%)
Karam Ceramics / Jan 22 Karam Ceramics Limited(KCL)	55.98 ▼ -5.92 (-9.56%)
Mari Energies / Jan 22 Mari Energies Limited(MARI)	598 ▼ -61.53 (-9.33%)
Hala Enterprise / Jan 22 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	12.10 ▼ -1.21 (-9.09%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	114,034,653 ▲ 0.04
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,158,485 ▼ -0.07
Fauji Cement / Jan 22 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	83,500,175 ▲ 3.03
Bank Makramah / Jan 22 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	69,476,357 ▲ 0.02
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 22 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	23,402,152 ▲ 3.23
Lotte Chemical / Jan 22 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	23,042,045 ▼ -0.08
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 22 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	21,938,589 ▲ 1.04
Power Cement / Jan 22 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	21,682,567 ▲ 0.10
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 22 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	18,601,390 ▼ -0.41

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