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Iran views Israeli presence in UAE as threat

DUBAI: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s navy said on Tuesday that Israel’s presence in the United Arab...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 08:58am

Development budget: Ministry decides to ban allocation of fund for ERRA

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has decided to ban allocation of funds for...

Updated 11 Apr, 2024 10:36am

Europe

Top Europe court condemns Switzerland in landmark climate ruling

STRASBOURG, (France): Europe’s top rights court on Tuesday said Switzerland was not doing enough to tackle climate...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Customs’ values on import of branded potato chips revised upward

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has upward revised customs values on the import of a...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:18pm

PCB chairman says he’s optimistic about future of college cricket

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his jubilation at the successful conclusion...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

PCB names 17-member squad for T20I series against New Zealand

LAHORE: Uncapped middle-order batter Muhammad Irfan Khan and flamboyant opener Usman Khan have been named in the...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

India court rejects plea challenging Delhi chief minister’s arrest in graft case

NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal against the arrest of opposition leader and Delhi Chief...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

China, Russia say to strengthen cooperation in Lavrov’s visit

BEIJING: China and Russia said Tuesday they would strengthen strategic cooperation as Moscow’s top diplomat met...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Shocks in G20 emerging economies hit rich-world growth: IMF

LONDON: Domestic shocks in emerging economies in the G20 are increasingly impacting growth in the rich world,...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Ministries/divisions: MoF annoyed at absence of expense reconciliation

Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Wing reiterates that purpose of reconciliation is to identify any mismatch with actual expenditure, wrong booking, or shortfall in funding under relevant head of account

Updated 11 Apr, 2024 10:36am

Dar appointed leader of House in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar, who is also holding the portfolio of foreign minister, was ‘handpicked’ on Tuesday as leader...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:29am

Dividends payable to US firm: SC helps settle row over rebate against supertax

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has settled the controversy regarding the rebate available against supertax...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:49am

Kaheel Energy: envoy comes forward with support

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come forward in support of M/s Kaheel Energy EZE for...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:32pm

Steel melters send ‘SOS’ to Discos, FBR

LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has sent a SOS signal to DISCOs and FBR as documented steel melters...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:49am

Experts for effective utilisation of water resources

ISLAMABAD: Experts, Tuesday, stressed the need for effective utilisation of water resources and conservation of ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Zardari greets nation

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari felicitated the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Gilani meets Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected Chairman Senate Makhdoom Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani arrived at Zardari House to meet Pakistan...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Danish Schools to be established across Sindh, Balochistan: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the dream of an educated Pakistan cannot be fulfilled without...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Law and order: JI Karachi steps up criticism of govt

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday mourned the killing of its two members at the hands of bandits, decrying ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Law & Justice Commission notes: ‘Service matters constitute 83pc of total pending cases’

ISLAMABAD: The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan noted that service matters in the Appellate Tribunal Inland...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

ASI killed in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Unidentified assailants shot an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) dead in Peshawar as he was returning home...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Harassment of woman: Khurram, Ali granted post-arrest bails by ATC

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to Khurram Shahzad and Muhamamd Ali alias Chand...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Capital Calling raises alarm against surge in campaign by cigarette cos

ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank, has raised alarm against the surge in the campaign by...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

There will be normal rainfall in plains, says NDMA

ISLAMABAD: The plains parts of the country will receive normal rainfall while the hilly parts above normal during ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

IBC condemns ‘frivolous’ reference against Justice Kayani

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Council (IBC), Tuesday, condemned the filing of a frivolous reference against the ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Section 144 imposed on Peshawar

PESHAWAR: In the wake of forthcoming Eid-ul Fitr festivities, the Peshawar district administration on Tuesday ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

$400m higher education project ‘moderately satisfactory’: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Higher Education Development in Pakistan...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Punjab LG minister reviews revamp plan

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that after the completion of the ‘Chief...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Security beefed up across Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The local administration beefed up security in the federal capital to ensure foolproof security during ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Hospital named after Allama Iqbal’s mother renamed?

LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against attribution of government buildings, parks, and...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Co-owner fails to prove right of pre-emption?

LAHORE: A co-owner has failed to prove his right of pre-emption because the copy of Jamabandi produced for the...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Maryam for ensuring ‘fool-proof’ security arrangements on Eid

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure fool proof...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Closures of Thall-Parachinar Road: Upper Kurram residents forced to spend Eid away from families

ISLAMABAD: The closures of Thall-Parachinar Road on security grounds forced thousands of residents of the Upper...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

CPJ calls on Taliban govt to drop plans to restrict Facebook access in Afghanistan

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Taliban plans to restrict or block...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Lahore police intensify crackdown on begging mafia

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

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

‘Pakistan will never accept any dictator or viceroy’: PTI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja said on Tuesday that “if someone thinks that ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 09, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 10, 2024)...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to expand rail link

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand the Trans-Afghan rail link to enhance rail connectivity to...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:30pm

Rates

A new all-time high

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday made a new history with the remarkable performance and hit highest-ever...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Gilani elected Senate chairman amid PTI boycott

ISLAMABAD: The boycott by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) allowed the ruling coalition on Tuesday to get both of its...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:19pm

Eid-ul-Fitr today

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad on Tuesday announced...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:19am

BAFL’s intention to buy 84.51pc Samba stake: AHL appointed manager

KARACHI: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has been appointed as manager to the offer by Bank Alfalah Limited; (acquirer)...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

ATC denies further physical remand of lawyer

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Tuesday denied further physical remand of a lawyer Mian Abdul Mateen to the ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Commodities

Gold prices continue soaring

KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Tuesday continued to hit the new record highs, as the bullion...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

SECP issues ‘position paper’ on Shariah-compliant brokerage services

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has offered various options to the Shariah...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Managing cotton crop during drought conditions

According to a United Nations report, Pakistan is among 22 countries worldwide experiencing an emergency drought...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am

The iTFA challenge

The World Health Organisation has set a consumption limit for industrial Trans Fatty Acids (iTFA) at less than one...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:02am

Exam centres on sale

EDITORIAL: Punjab School Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has revealed a shocking scandal about the ongoing...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

India’s murderous campaign

In recent months, a dark and highly disturbing aspect of the way India conducts its foreign and security policy has...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Letters

Eid is about children: Gaza has lost thousands of children

Last year, Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr as they visited mosques to perform the Eid prayer, gathered...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Energy

Iesco ensured unintruppted power supply during Ramazan: CEO

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer IESCO Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan, said that our team fulfilled the promise of power...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Rising temperatures, rising urgency

Climate change, characterized by significant and long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and wind...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am

Money & Banking

Most Asian currencies subdued ahead of US CPI

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were muted on Tuesday as traders exercised caution ahead of this week’s US...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Stocks

Wall St falls as markets brace for inflation numbers

NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday, reversing early gains amid a broad sell-off as investors grew nervous in the...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Stocks

Slide in defence stocks knocks down Europe’s STOXX 600

PARIS: A sell-off in defence stocks dragged Europe’s benchmark stock index lower on Tuesday, while investors ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Stocks

Shanghai stocks end higher, investors cautious ahead of US and China data

SHANGHAI: Chinese shares recouped some of its earlier losses, with the benchmark Shanghai stocks finishing slightly...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei climbs as chip shares gain

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher for a second session on Tuesday as chip-related stocks rose and a...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

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 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 09, 2024)....

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Money & Banking

ABL supports Fatimid Foundation

KARACHI: Continuing Allied Bank’s commitment to community welfare and its dedication to supporting social causes, ...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Money & Banking

NayaPay users enabled to make payments with their e-money account at Alipay+’s network

ISLAMABAD: Alipay+ jointly announced with NayaPay, Pakistan’s leading fintech platform, that NayaPay users will be...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Money & Banking

Faysal Funds recognised as Shariah-Compliant Asset Management Company

KARACHI: Faysal Funds proudly announces its official recognition as Pakistan’s premier certified Shariah-Compliant...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Money & Banking

US dollar flat to slightly lower

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Tuesday, trading in narrow ranges, with investors cautious ahead of US...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Money & Banking

Australian dollar gains

SUDNEY: The Australian dollar held overnight gains on Tuesday, helped by higher iron ore prices and carry demand...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 20	5,917.11
Nasdaq / Nov 20	18,966.14
Dow Jones / Nov 20	43,408.47
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,137.20
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,620.49
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,069.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	18,942.65

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 21	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	69.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,662.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 21	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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