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West, Central Africa see major internet outage

JOHANNESBURG: A major internet outage affected West and Central Africa on Thursday, the internet observatory...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

KP govt decides to launch ‘Billion Tree Plus’ project

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided in principles to initiate Billion ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Present-day digital landscape: phishing described as major threat

ISLAMABAD: Over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023, have been thwarted by...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Ambassador of Qatar meets PM

ISLAMABAD: Ambassa-dor of the Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater called on Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Three-day ‘SAARC Bazaar’ concludes

LAHORE: Lahore hosted three-day “SAARC Bazaar” and SAARC conference titled “Invest in South Asian Women: A ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commander Bahrain National Guard calls on Chief of Air Staff

ISLAMABAD: Commander Bahrain National Guard General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa called on Air ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

UNDP Human Development report: Pakistan ranks 164th with ‘low’ human development status

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the 2023-2024 Human Development Report entitled,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Hearing on bilateral relations by US Congress panel: FO expresses its optimism about outcome

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday expressed the optimism that the US Congress subcommittee’s forthcoming...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

CM vows to provide quality healthcare facilities to masses

LAHORE: No poor person will be deprived of his right to free medical treatment, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

South Asia

Obscure trust links India’s top businesses with Modi’s election war chest

NEW DELHI: Behind the doors of a small, non-descript office in the heart of New Delhi lies the headquarters of an...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

SpaceX mega rocket lost in final phase of ‘successful’ test flight

BOCA CHICA (United States): Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Belgian army disbands platoon over violent hazing

BRUSSELS: Belgium’s defence ministry said Thursday it was disbanding a platoon of 30 soldiers over the squad’s...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

US Senate leader calls for ‘new election’ in Israel

WASHINGTON: The leader of the US Senate called Thursday for Israel to hold new elections in the most strident...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Europe

Putin urges Russians to back him at polls in ‘difficult’ time

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged Russians to stay the course in the face of a “difficult...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

South Asia

Thousands of farmers rally in New Delhi to demand higher crop prices

NEW DELHI: Thousands of farmers rode buses and trains from across India to gather on Thursday at a rally in the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Aid efforts intensify for famine-stalked Gaza

GAZA STRIP: Efforts mounted on Thursday to get more aid into the war-devastated Gaza Strip, where the UN warns of...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Europe

EU targets TikTok, X, other apps over AI risk to elections

BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday wielded a powerful new digital law to press TikTok and seven other platforms on the AI...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

China blasts US TikTok vote as buyout plan emerges

BEIJING: China blasted Washington’s “bandit” mentality Thursday after the US House passed a bill that would ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Citigroup probes senior IPO banker over bullying claims

NEW YORK: Citigroup is investigating workplace harassment allegations made by at least one employee against a senior...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

‘No future’: West Bank village choked off amid Gaza war

HUWARA (Palestinian Territories): Once a bustling Palestinian town with sought-after restaurants and auto mechanics,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Agriculture and Allied

SAU VC highlights role of rice as crucial staple food in global agri landscape

HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), emphasized the pivotal role of ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Pesco removes 49000 hooks during operations

PESHAWAR: During ongoing drive against power theft, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has removed 49000...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

‘Occupational Safety, Health Mobile Lab Project’ planned

LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while chairing a special meeting on workers’ safety in the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

PP-32, Gujrat: Elahi signs nomination papers for by-election

LAHORE: President PTI Chaudhry Pervez Elahi on Thursday signed nomination papers for by-election from PP-32, Gujrat...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

528 held in crackdown on profiteers

LAHORE: The Punjab government has continued the crackdown on profiteers, arresting 528 persons and lodging 185 FIRs...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

BII, Finnfund say continue their support to Kashf

ISLAMABAD: The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Chinese CG praises UAF leadership

FAISALABAD: China Consul General Zhao Shiren has said that China relations with the University of Agriculture...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

‘World Kidney Day-2024’ marked: Call for promoting healthy lifestyle to avoid diseases

LAHORE: With the theme-Promoting equal access to treatment and better use of medicines, “World Kidney Day-2024”...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Programme chief warns against polio data complacency

LAHORE: Head of the polio programme in Punjab and Emergency Operations Centre Coordinator Khizer Afzaal has called...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

PTI demands CEC’s resignation

ISLAMABAD: After losing another National Assembly seat – NA-81 – to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N),...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Climate change initiatives: SC directs AGP, provincial AGs to submit report

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the Attorney General of Pakistan and the advocate generals of all the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

French team visits Alhamra

LAHORE: A delegation from France, including Michel Goulpie and Guy-Alain LAFONT de SENTENAC, visited the Alhamra ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

PTI core committee demands release of IK

ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday demanded immediate release of their...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

‘Audio leaks’: IHC hears pleas of Bushra, ex-CJP’s son

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was told that intelligence agencies through the Pakistan Telecommunication...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

FTA likely to be finalised during Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam Thursday said that there is a strong possibility...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Alkhidmat arranges Ramazan meals

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi is organising sehri and Iftar meals for the citizens during the holy Ramazan at several...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

CDA speeds up work on road projects

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sped up the work going on several projects to further improve...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Hearing on post-arrest bail plea of journalist Asad Toor adjourned

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing on the post-arrest bail plea of journalist Asad Toor in...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Avenfield, Al-Azizia, & Flagship references: AC suspends perpetual arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif’s sons, grants them bail

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, suspended the perpetual arrest warrants of Hassan and Hussain...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Zia ul Mustafa Awan appointed to PSAG advisory group from Pakistan

KARACHI: Zia ul Mustafa Awan has been appointed to the Public Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) of the Confederation of...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

3rd ‘Pakistan Cables Children’s Art Contest 2024’ held

KARACHI: The 3rd Pakistan Cables Children’s Art 2024 was organized by Pakistan Cables recently. The contest ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Mashreq Pakistan announces new appointments

KARACHI: Mashreq Pakistan has announced key leadership appointments within its executive team. Atif Saeed Dar will...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Musadiq announces probe into coal procurement by power plant

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Power, Dr Musadiq Masood Malik on Thursday announced an investigation into ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 14, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (March 15, 2024)...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

IHC allows four PTI lawyers to meet IK

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed four lawyers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to meet former ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Senate by-polls: PPP’s Gilani regains own vacant seat by securing 204 votes

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stalwart Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani – who is believed to be the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Reserved seats: PHC rejects SIC’s pleas

PESHAWAR: A five-member larger bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday unanimously rejected the Sunni...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

$600m social protection project: World Bank describes implementation progress as ‘satisfactory’

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has rated the overall implementation progress of the “Pakistan Crisis-Resilient...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Covid-19 death figures in Pakistan higher than official figures: ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 death figures are estimated at 664,000 in Pakistan, around 20 times the official figures,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

PFA stops production of three food points

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday stopped the production of three food points over violations and...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Crackdown launched on spurious, substandard medicines in Punjab

LAHORE: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare department, Punjab has launched a crackdown against spurious,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Getting prices right in Pakistan: Shock therapy, ‘dual-track’ price system, and input-output model

Lack of allocative and productive expenditure efficiency has led to under-utilization of revenue and aid, which in...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 11:53am

Challenges before the new finance minister

President Asif Ali Zardari has taken oath from the newly-inducted Federal Cabinet headed by second time Prime...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Letters

Winning political points for optics

Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made surprise visits to various Utility Stores (USC) outlets in the federal...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

The President pleads for merit

In one of his last speeches as President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi pleaded for merit. Yes, no society can advance...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

SSGC LPG Ltd unveils conspiracy hatched by black marketeers

KARACHI: SSGC LPG Limited (SLL) has successfully unfolded conspiracy by LPG black marketeers, the Company said on...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ project gets nod from Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has granted approval to the long-awaited IT City project in...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz Sharif no longer first news item or second

“Hmmm.” “That sounds ominous.” “The airwaves are full of comments about the end of project The Man Who...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

Most Asia FX rangebound

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies drifted within a narrow range on Thursday as traders awaited fresh cues on the...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

Wall St dips as traders assess hot inflation data

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Thursday after hotter-than-expected producer prices data likely...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

European shares ease from record high

PARIS: European shares lost momentum on Thursday after hitting a series of record highs in the past few sessions, as...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

China stocks close lower; Wuxi Apptec drags down HK shares

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Thursday, led by declines in gaming and semiconductor stocks while Hong Kong...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

Indian shares recoup losses ahead of small-, mid-cap stress test results

BENGALURU: Indian shares rebounded on Thursday, recovering some of the losses from the previous session, led by a...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to end higher

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average changed course to end higher on Thursday, as heavyweight chip-related stocks...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 194,071 tonnes of cargo comprising 127,654 tonnes of import cargo and 66,417...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 14, 2024)....

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 14, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Rates

Stocks snap losing streak

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

RE projects: PPIB willing to alter draft pact with Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has expressed willingness to alter draft framework...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:15am

Commodities

Gold moves up slightly

KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday inched up on the local market but stood its ground, traders said. The yellow metal...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures extend rally

SINGAPORE/TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures extended gains to an eighth session on Thursday, touching a seven-year ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Gold slips as dollar, yields firm on higher US inflation data

BENGALURU: Gold slid on Thursday after a larger than expected rise in February’s US producer price index (PPI)...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Asia coffee: Premiums widen in Asian main robusta producers on thin supplies

HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Premiums extended gains this week in Vietnam and Indonesia, two main robusta beans suppliers,...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Energy

Oil prices rise as revised IEA outlook suggests tighter market

HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Thursday as the International Energy Agency’s predicted a tighter market in 2024 and...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures climb

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday to their highest close in...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Iron ore eases further as China demand concern lingers

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices languished on Thursday, with lingering concerns over demand in top consumer China...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

LME copper slips on uncertainty

LONDON: Copper prices in London eased on Thursday, retreating from an 11-month peak as doubts emerged over plans by...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (March 14, 2024)...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Cotton & Textile

Thin business activity on cotton market

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

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Energy

US natgas prices firm

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained on Thursday, having hit their lowest in more than two weeks earlier, as...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

Asia rice: India prices come off record highs

BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Rates of parboiled rice exported from India eased off from record highs this week, ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR23.314...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

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 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 14, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 14, 2024)....

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 14, 2024)...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 14, 2024). ========================================= Offset...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am

Economic indicators, other related matters: IMF team takes stock

Discusses Pakistan’s overall macro-economic indicators and efforts on fiscal consolidation

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:59am

Reforms agenda: Govt committed to working with IMF: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed the government’s commitment towards working with the...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:28am

Sanctions on IP gas line: Govt in talks with US Admin to secure waiver: Musadik

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been engaged with the US administration to secure a waiver from US sanctions on the...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 10:00am

15 to 20 institutions: Govt seeks swift privatisation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has said that in the present...

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:17am

Construction sector: IMF asks FBR to abolish special tax regime

Recommends subjecting sector to standard income tax regime

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 04:03pm

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)	6.65 ▲ 0.95 (16.67%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8.08 ▲ 0.97 (13.64%)
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%)
Shaheen Ins. / Dec 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	6.70 ▲ 0.61 (10.02%)
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%)

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%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.25 ▼ -2.88 (-9.89%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 18 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	29.20 ▼ -3.15 (-9.74%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 18 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	51 ▼ -4.95 (-8.85%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	67.40 ▼ -6.36 (-8.62%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.07
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.56
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.16
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▲ 0.25
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▲ 0.65
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 2.27
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.37
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -1.01
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.09

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