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South Asia

India court effectively bans madrasas in Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: A court in India essentially banned Islamic schools in the country’s most populous state, a move that...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Anti-piracy operations: 27 Pakistanis among 102 rescued, claims Indian navy

NEW DELHI: Over 100 people were rescued, including 27 from Pakistan and 30 Iranians, in different anti-piracy...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:13am

Article 199: SC says high courts don’t have suo motu power

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that the high courts do not have suo motu power under Article 199 of the...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:13am

Pakistan Day Parade ceremony: President says there will be no compromise on national sovereignty

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that Pakistan was a peace-loving and responsible nuclear...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:15am

Former PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan dies in Lahore

The late Shahryar M. Khan served as the manager of the national cricket team, twice as PCB Chairman, and also as Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:51am

Widow earns insurance claim after not having post-mortem of husband

Her deceased husband had purchased an insurance policy of Rs500,000 on the basis of a yearly premium and chose her as his nominee.

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:52am

Trial court could not pardon accused sans taking prosecution on board: LHC

The court observes that a court has the power to tender pardon to any person

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:51am

Punjab Governor confers civil awards upon 132 personalities

The awards were given in a ceremony held on the occasion of Pakistan Day at Governor House Lahore

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:52am

Nishan-e-Pakistan conferred on Saudi defence minister

The Saudi prince also holds meetings with President Zardari, COAS Gen Munir, and PM Shehbaz during his stay in Pakistan

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:53am

KP seeks utilising Punjab's expertise in health system

Khawaja Imran Nazeer says that both provinces will benefit from each other's systems in the health sector

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:54am

Flag-hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan Embassy in Paris

LAHORE: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan Paris to commemorate the Pakistan Day. The ...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Experts pinpoint issues agriculture productivity grapples with

ISLAMABAD: Experts Saturday regretted that agriculture is the most affected and grapples with issues of ...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Ex-generals’ accountability: Irfan advises defence minister against ‘reopening old wounds’

ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a close aide to party supremo Nawaz Sharif, has in his “personal...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

FM Dar, FO condemn Moscow attack

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow in which more...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Energy

Oil prices down on Gaza ceasefire talks

NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Friday and were flat on the week as the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza weakened...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

WWF marks 18th edition of ‘Earth Hour’

KARACHI: WWF on Saturday marked the 18th edition of its “Earth Hour” - a world’s largest environmental ...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

JI Karachi chief assails govt for ‘poor law, order’

KARACHI: Since January 1, the city has seen over three dozens people died in robbery resistance, which...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Sindh governor for giving due importance to business community

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, while underscoring the need to make collective efforts for changing the...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Reviving parliament-to- parliament contacts termed vital step

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that ties between Pakistan and Turkiye are based ...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

QFFD delegation calls on minister Cheema

ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) led by Khalifa bin Jassem Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Rising number of robberies irks traders

KARACHI: Traders on Saturday voiced concerns over the rampant disorder in the province, seeking immediate...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Self-reliance urged to end borrowing spree

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, Mian Zahid Hussain said that taking a new long-term loan from...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Islamabad witnessing alarming rise in crime incidents

ISLAMABAD: Robbers and burglars continued with their looting spree in the capital city as carjackers stole over 60...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Aurangzeb has his work cut out for him

In understanding the nation’s economy, there’s a clear distinction between an economist serving as the finance...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Letters

The Moscow massacre

The ISIS-K (ISIL) group has claimed responsibility for a brazen attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall that killed at...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

President confers civilian, military awards

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Zardari presented the presidential awards to the personalities who served and...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 23, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (March 24, 2024)....

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Ease of doing business: Aleem-led panel to articulate strategy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to propose a strategy for improving the ease of...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 04:09pm

Govt to implement five-year road map for economic progress: Dar

LONDON: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar Saturday said the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 07:43pm

Major transformation: SECP removing technical glitches

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is removing technical glitches during a major...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 05:05pm

DEEP, SBIP projects: WB approves $149.7m financing

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $149.7 million in financing for Pakistan to...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:13am

Private sector’s participation in Discos: IFC in talks with Power Division

CCoP directs the Privatisation Commission to lead the process of offering the Discos through long-term concession with support from the Power Division

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 05:09pm

IMF asks FBR to review tax incentive regimes

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) conduct a...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 04:10pm

Defence minister meets Zardari: Islamabad, Riyadh reiterate resolve to work together

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reiterated their resolve to work together and further...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan Day celebrated

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The nation celebrated Pakistan Day 2024 on Saturday with a renewed pledge to work hard for the...

Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:15am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items fall

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items especially vegetables and fruits have witnessed a reduction during...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

China 2024 grain imports seen near record high despite cancellations

SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Cereal and oilseed imports to China, the world’s biggest buyer of farm goods, will remain near...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Copper retreats on firm dollar

LONDON: Copper prices pulled back on Friday on a stronger dollar and as investors locked in profits from a recent...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures slump

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell 6% on Friday in their biggest drop in more than three years, as prices...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Paris wheat rallies on Black Sea worries

PARIS: European wheat futures climbed more than 3% on Friday to a six-week high, supported by a drop in the euro and...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Energy

US natural gas prices ease

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a three-week low on Friday on forecasts for milder weather over...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Soybeans slide on profit taking; wheat climbs

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell more than 1% on Friday, dipping back below $12 a bushel on...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Gold retreats as dollar firms

BENGALURU: Gold prices fell on Friday after grazing a record high in the previous session as the dollar firmed, but...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Argentine grain farmers hope for sunny harvest after rains

BUENOS AIRES: Heavy rainfall that battered Argentina at the start of this month should ease up in the coming weeks,...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures down

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday to mark its first weekly loss in five as it consolidated after ...

Published 24 Mar, 2024 03:02am

Commodities

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 30	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 30	278.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 30	157.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 30	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 30	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 30	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 27	5,970.84
Nasdaq / Dec 27	19,238.48
Dow Jones / Dec 27	42,992.21
India Sensex / Dec 30	78,209.98
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 30	39,894.54
Hang Seng / Dec 30	20,041.42
FTSE 100 / Dec 30	8,116.01
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 30	19,935.78

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 27	234,225
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 28	17,785
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 30	70.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 30	2,612.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 30	68.60
Petrol/Litre / Dec 31	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cnergyico PK / Dec 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	7.52 ▲ 1.00 (15.34%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 30 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	8.99 ▲ 1.00 (12.52%)
Abdullah Shah / Dec 30 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	7.20 ▲ 0.79 (12.32%)
Dost Steels Ltd. / Dec 30 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	6.70 ▲ 0.72 (12.04%)
Telecard Limited / Dec 30 Telecard Limited(TELE)	9.63 ▲ 1.00 (11.59%)
Media Times Ltd / Dec 30 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.40 ▲ 0.24 (11.11%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Dec 30 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	10.03 ▲ 1.00 (11.07%)
B.O.Punjab / Dec 30 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	10.48 ▲ 1.00 (10.55%)
Idrees Tex. / Dec 30 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	14.27 ▲ 1.30 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
National Silk / Dec 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.90 ▼ -5.54 (-9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 30 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36 ▼ -3.99 (-9.98%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 30 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	28.50 ▼ -2.56 (-8.24%)
Shahzad Tex. / Dec 30 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	27.50 ▼ -2.37 (-7.93%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 30 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	38.50 ▼ -3.21 (-7.70%)
Dewan Textile / Dec 30 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	6.90 ▼ -0.56 (-7.51%)
Engro Poly(Pref / Dec 30 Engro Poly(Pref)(EPCLPS)	11.10 ▼ -0.90 (-7.50%)
Habib Sugar / Dec 30 Habib Sugar Mills Limited(HABSM)	79 ▼ -5.26 (-6.24%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 30 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	14.35 ▼ -0.90 (-5.90%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Dec 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	125,453,825 ▲ 1.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 30 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	104,428,605 ▲ 0.32
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	96,647,456 ▲ 0.13
B.O.Punjab / Dec 30 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	84,168,029 ▲ 1.00
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 30 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	48,777,302 ▲ 0.08
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,290,268 ▲ 0.19
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 30 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	40,065,544 ▼ -3.15
Pak Elektron / Dec 30 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	36,275,641 ▲ 4.05
Hascol Petrol / Dec 30 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	34,627,314 ▼ -0.09

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