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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 08, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 09, 2024)...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Fresh wet, windy spell likely during Eidul Fitr holidays

KARACHI: The country is set to embrace the fresh rainy-windy spell during Eidul Fitr holidays; the Met Office...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Sindh govt notifies Eid holidays

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced to observe Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from April 10 to 13 across the...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Clarification

KARACHI: Reference BR editorial on 7th April 2024 ‘FED UP JAPANESE INVESTORS’ the following facts are ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Middle East

Iran FM opens new Syria consulate after deadly strike

DAMASCUS: Iran’s foreign minister inaugurated the country’s new consulate in Damascus on Monday, a week after a...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Cabinet body reviews dengue situation in Punjab

LAHORE: The first meeting of the Provincial Cabinet Committee on Infectious Diseases including Dengue was held at ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

PM performs Umrah

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday performed Umrah and offered Nawafil inside...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Bilawal meets ANP chief, offers condolences

PESHAWAR: PPP’s Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited Wali Bagh, district Charsadda on Monday wherein he...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Misbehaving with judge: Lawyer awarded sentence by LHC CJ

LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sentenced a bar member Zahid Mahmood Goraya for six month...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Punjab deploys polio teams at 92 transit sites

LAHORE: Punjab has deployed hundreds of polio teams at important transit points ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to cater to...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Health dept finalises Eid contingency plan

LAHORE: Pursuant to the directions of the Punjab government, the provincial Health department has finalised Eid...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

IK’s check-up: PTI body assails jail authorities for not allowing doctor’s visit

ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lambasted Adiala Jail administration for...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Eid holidays: CDA establishes control room

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Monday, established a control room to provide the best...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Fawad’s acquittal plea: hearing adjourned

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday adjourned the hearing of former minister Fawad Chaudhry’s acquittal plea in a...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Elections of Senate chairman & deputy chairman: PTI’s petition seeking stay rejected by IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday, rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s request to stay the...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Ex-PM Khaqan moves ECP for registration of new political party

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has...

Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:30pm

Four special trains: all tickets sold out

ISLAMABAD: All the tickets for the Pakistan Railways (PR) four special trains have sold out owing to a huge rush of...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Murree, other tourist attractions: Federal, provincial govt agencies make necessary arrangements

ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial government agencies owing to expected heavy rainfall and a huge influx of...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Punjab College earns victory in Ramazan T20 Cup

LAHORE: Punjab College won the Inter-College Ramadan T20 Cup defeating Government College University (GCU), here at...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Africa

Mozambique ferry disaster kills 97

MAPUTO: Rescuers carried out search operations off the northern coast of Mozambique on Monday after a makeshift ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

North America experiences total solar eclipse

MAZATLAN, (Mexico): The first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years made landfall in Mexico on...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Eid-ul-Fitr begins in KSA, UAE, Qatar tomorrow

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, announced Monday that the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Europe

Germany, Nicaragua trade barbs at Gaza genocide case

THE HAGUE: Nicaragua and Germany crossed swords at the UN’s top court on Monday, with Managua saying Berlin was...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Climate change’s impact on cotton production

Climate change poses a serious threat to modern agriculture. Without adopting sustainable farming practices, our...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Transporters increase fares by up to 100pc ahead of Eid

ISLAMABAD: Transporters have increased fares by up to 100 percent, perturbing the passengers leaving for their...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Eid rush hits shopping malls; modest sales witnessed

KARACHI: As Eid-ul-Fitr is just a day away, markets and shopping centres across the city have started seeing a huge...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

APNS greets induction of Sharjeel into cabinet as information minister

KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Army chief hosts iftar-dinner for cricket team

RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) hosted an iftar dinner for Pakistan cricket...

Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:31pm

May 09 riots case: ATC adjourns proceedings against Dr Yasmin, others

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Monday adjourned the proceedings in a May 09 riots case against Dr Yasmin Rashid...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Balochistan fishermen witness Blue whale off Gaddani coast

KARACHI: The Balochistan fishermen on Monday morning spotted a giant blue whale about two kilometers off the Gaddani...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

CBDDA, China MEC agree to develop ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ in Lahore

LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has forged an agreement with the China...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

CM Maryam condoles death of ex-CS Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former Chief...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Community mobilisation a must in uplift projects: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that community mobilisation is essential in...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Design for Quaid-e-Azam Business Park approved

LAHORE: The meeting of the board of the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park held on Monday approved the design and cost of ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Four students die as tractor-trolley rams mini-van in TT Singh

TOBA TEK SINGH: Four students died when a speeding tractor-trolley rammed a mini-van carrying the children to school...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Lahore Police cracks down on professional begging mafia

LAHORE: In light of the holy month of Ramazan, Lahore Police has intensified efforts against the professional ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Extradition of minor children of two women: LHC expresses serious displeasure

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed serious displeasure over the failure of foreign and interior...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Corps Commander House attack case: LHC grants post-arrest bail to three brothers

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to three real brothers Faizan, Wali and Waqas in ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Mayo Hospital honours FTO for release of radiation machine

LAHORE: The Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy of Mayo Hospital has honoured Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Minister inaugurates facilities for mentally challenged children

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab, Sohail Shaukat Butt, marked a significant...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Murad lauds police team for recovering two kidnap victims

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while chairing a meeting to discuss the law & order situation...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Paediatric surgeons shortage exacerbates child mortality crisis: APSP

KARACHI: Thousands of infants and children succumb to congenital anomalies every year in Pakistan, due to severe...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

PFA imposes Rs2.186m fine on 431 food points

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down a food point and imposed Rs2.186 million cumulative fines on...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Punjab depts get 3 months to strengthen service delivery thru IT

LAHROE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Monday, gave a deadline of three months to all departments,...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Punjab govt denounces fake news

LAHORE: The statement attributed to Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz regarding the security of Chinese nationals...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Strategy discussed to bring transparency in examinations

LAHORE: An emergency meeting of the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons was held under the chairmanship of...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Citizen deaths in robbery Suspension of SHO ordered

KARACHI: In a tragic incident within the jurisdiction of Police Station SITE-A, District Keamari, two citizens lost...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Eid-ul-Fitar holidays: Weekly bazaar will not be held in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: In the light of the instructions of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration, due to the...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Convicted in May 9 cases: 20 perpetrators pardoned

RAWALPINDI: At least 20 perpetrators, who were arrested for allegedly vandalizing state and military properties...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Court issues notices in response to objection by Bajwa

ISLAMABAD: Former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa (retired) has filed his objection before the Islamabad High...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Sindh Minister for Information: Sharjeel given additional portfolio

KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has been given the additional portfolio of Ministry of Information...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Gilani likely to become Senate chairman

ISLAMABAD: With the new Senate scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) to elect its chairman and deputy chairman,...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 08, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 08, 2024)...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 08, 2024)....

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 08, 2024)....

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 08, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Central bank demand propels safe-haven gold to record peak

BENGALURU: Gold prices hit a record high for a seventh straight session on Monday, fuelled by central bank purchases...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Cotton & Textile

No business activity on cotton market

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

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 08, 2024)...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Energy

US natural gas prices higher

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Monday on forecasts for more demand this week than previously...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 344,029 tonnes of cargo comprising 176,453 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Energy

Oil falls on ME ceasefire talks

NEW YORK: Oil prices fell over a dollar a barrel on Monday and were set to end a multi-session rising streak after...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Stocks

Reliance, auto stocks boost India’s Nifty to record highs

BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes climbed to all-time highs on Monday, led by a rebound in heavyweight Reliance...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Stocks

China stocks fall on US rate concerns

SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks were on the backfoot after returning from extended holidays on Monday, tracking subdued...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Stocks

European stocks gain on German data as focus turns to ECB meeting

PARIS: European shares climbed on Monday, led by cyclical stocks, after strong industrial production data from the...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Stocks

Wall St gains as bond yields ease from highs

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes advanced in choppy trading on Monday after Treasury yields retreated...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Letters

A word of advice

Muhammad Aurangzeb the Minister for Finance is being viewed quite favourably by the entire nation for a variety of...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Parliament - A house to serve the national interest?

“History is not a mansion to live in, but a school to learn”. Admittedly, the nations that do not learn from...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Contours of a new IMF programme-II

This is the second article on the contours of a new IMF Programme. The first article was published last week. It...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Lawyers don’t have the charisma that politicians have

“So the dismemberment of the party of The Man Who Must Remain Nameless…” “One reality-check please: the more...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Energy

NTDC to ensure continuous power supply on Eid

LAHORE: In compliance with the instructions of Ministry of Energy (Power Division), the National Transmission and...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Rates

PSX hits new highest-ever levels

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed another bullish session and hit new highest ever levels on the...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Iron ore nears two-week high

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed on Monday to their highest in nearly two weeks, buoyed by hopes of ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Copper hits 14-month high with support from momentum funds

LONDON: Copper prices in London hit their highest in more than 14 months on Monday, helped by demand from...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures extends decline

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for the third straight session on Monday after hitting a one-year...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 36.085...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures rise

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday as unfavourable weather conditions in rubber producing regions and...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

China’s top coal province Shanxi to cut output

BEIJING: China’s top coal-producing province of Shanxi plans to reduce output for the first time in seven years, a...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

India’s 2024 wheat output seen below estimate

NEW DELHI India is expected to produce 105 million metric tons of wheat this year, a flour millers’ body said on...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies tepid as traders brace for central bank meetings

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were on the back foot on Monday, ahead of a week laden with central bank meetings,...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

MENA

Businesses in Dubai could soon apply for 10-year ‘golden licence’ at ‘competitive prices’

We’ve all heard of the UAE’s famous, and highly coveted, 10-year golden visa for individuals. Now a business...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Commodities

Gold prices hit all-time high

KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Monday hit all-time highs, as the global bullion value reached...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Shocking poverty trends

EDITORIAL: The spillover effects of the low growth/high inflation double whammy are becoming clearer by the day. And...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

T-bill rate hike as inflation falls

EDITORIAL: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased the cut-off yields for benchmark six-month treasury bills by a 100...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Insurance sector: CCP embarks on competition assessment

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has embarked on a Competition Assessment of the Insurance...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

FBR urged to address issue: LCCI says concerned at unauthorised visits of officials

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed deep concern over unauthorized visits of ...

Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am

Wheat procurement drive to commence on April 22: PFD

Commodities

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 14	280.68
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 14	280.48
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 14	143.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 14	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 14	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 14	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 14	5,405.97
India Sensex / Apr 14	76,852.06
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 14	34,285.02
Nasdaq / Apr 14	16,831.48
Hang Seng / Apr 14	21,395.12
FTSE 100 / Apr 14	8,134.34
Dow Jones / Apr 14	40,524.79
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 14	20,954.83
France CAC40 / Apr 14	7,273.12

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 14	61.57
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 14	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 14	290,466
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 14	3,225.26
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 14	65.64
Petrol/Litre / Apr 15	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 15	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Apr 14 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	8.84 ▲ 0.99 (12.61%)
Ruby Textile / Apr 14 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	7.80 ▲ 0.86 (12.39%)
Tariq Corporation / Apr 14 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	14.69 ▲ 1.34 (10.04%)
Secure Logistics / Apr 14 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	14.83 ▲ 1.35 (10.01%)
Engro Powergen / Apr 14 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	35.27 ▲ 3.21 (10.01%)
Dandot Cement / Apr 14 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	15.29 ▲ 1.39 (10%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 14 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	31.80 ▲ 2.89 (10%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 14 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	64.35 ▲ 5.85 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 14 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	1,462.40 ▲ 132.95 (10%)
Frontier Ceram / Apr 14 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	27.50 ▲ 2.5 (10%)

Stock	Price
Habib Ins. / Apr 14 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	7.95 ▼ -1.26 (-13.68%)
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 14 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	1.62 ▼ -0.24 (-12.9%)
Fateh Ind. / Apr 14 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	119.56 ▼ -13.27 (-9.99%)
Sindh Abadgar / Apr 14 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	52.50 ▼ -5.83 (-9.99%)
TPL Life Insur. / Apr 14 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	49.35 ▼ -5.46 (-9.96%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Apr 14 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	255 ▼ -26.68 (-9.47%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Apr 14 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53 ▼ -5.43 (-9.29%)
Mughal Energy / Apr 14 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	20 ▼ -2.02 (-9.17%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 14 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	16 ▼ -1.59 (-9.04%)
Shahzad Tex. / Apr 14 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	27.26 ▼ -2.61 (-8.74%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 14 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	54,444,707 ▲ 0.23
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 14 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	45,023,605 ▲ 0.5
Pak Elektron / Apr 14 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	40,742,036 ▼ -0.01
Sui South Gas / Apr 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,084,018 ▲ 2.37
B.O.Punjab / Apr 14 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	33,174,212 ▲ 0.16
Citi Pharma Ltd / Apr 14 Citi Pharma Limited(CPHL)	25,349,324 ▲ 1.66
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,776,896 ▲ 0.02
Power Cement / Apr 14 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	14,852,543 ▼ -0.08
Dewan Cement / Apr 14 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	14,486,660 ▲ 0.86
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	13,484,387 ▼ -0.04

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