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Print - 2024-07-11

Japan’s Nikkei rises to record high

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rises to record high

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to an intraday peak in a choppy session on Wednesday as financial shares...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:40am

Minister for implementing uniform sanitation system

Minister for implementing uniform sanitation system

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that implementing a uniform sanitation system in the...

Updated 11 Jul, 2024 07:58am

LHC discharges Sanam Javed in May 9 riots case

LHC discharges Sanam Javed in May 9 riots case

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday discharged PTI activist Sanam Javed in a case of May 9 riots registered...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

JI demands cleaning gutters ahead of rains

JI demands cleaning gutters ahead of rains

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday lashed out at the ruling PPP for failing to unclog the storm ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Indictment of Elahi deferred till Aug 20th

Indictment of Elahi deferred till Aug 20th

LAHORE: A special court (central) on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President Parvez Elahi again till...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Governor vows to improve governance, standard of universities

Governor vows to improve governance, standard of universities

LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed his resolve to play his role for improving the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Gen Sahir discusses military cooperation with Russian officials

Gen Sahir discusses military cooperation with Russian officials

RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on official visit to Russia, ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on Maneka’s pleas

Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on Maneka’s pleas

ISLAMABAD: A local court hearing the Iddat case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Cloudy weather likely in GB

Cloudy weather likely in GB

Islamabad: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)'s National Emergencies Operation Centre anticipated that...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

ATC extends judicial remand of Qureshi

ATC extends judicial remand of Qureshi

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday extended judicial remand of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi for...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Newspaper holiday

Newspaper holiday

KARACHI: All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) will observe one closed holiday on account of “ASHURA” on...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Non-availability of connectivity: POs have not sent snapshots of results to RO, ET told

Non-availability of connectivity: POs have not sent snapshots of results to RO, ET told

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) informed an Election Tribunal of the Islamabad High Court (IHC)...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

IFRP suspension: FO rejects UNHCR statement

IFRP suspension: FO rejects UNHCR statement

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday contradicted the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

15 killed as jeep plunges into ditch

15 killed as jeep plunges into ditch

MUZAFFARABAD: As many as 15 people died and another four injured when their jeep plunged into a river in Neelum...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

IK urges CJP to ‘uphold’ principle of impartiality

IK urges CJP to ‘uphold’ principle of impartiality

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has asked Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to uphold the principle of...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Court approves prosecution’s plea seeking transfer of case against Gandapur

Court approves prosecution’s plea seeking transfer of case against Gandapur

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday approved a prosecution’s plea seeking the transfer of the illegal weapons ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Hunger strike: IK says he has not taken ‘final’ decision

Hunger strike: IK says he has not taken ‘final’ decision

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he has yet not...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Justice Jahangiri receives suspicious calls, messages?

Justice Jahangiri receives suspicious calls, messages?

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri received “suspicious calls and...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Rightsizing initiative: Five ministries given July 12 deadline to respond

Rightsizing initiative: Five ministries given July 12 deadline to respond

KARACHI: Five federal ministries have been identified as the initial focus of a comprehensive rightsizing initiative...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Chinese citizens: timely completion of security audit ordered

Chinese citizens: timely completion of security audit ordered

ISLAMABAD: The Core Committee on Security of Chinese (CCSC) on Wednesday reviewed the security of Chinese citizens ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

NHP for Wapda doubled for onward payment to KP

NHP for Wapda doubled for onward payment to KP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the amount of net hydel profit (NHP) for the Water and Power...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

NA panel approves SOEs bill by majority vote

NA panel approves SOEs bill by majority vote

ISLAMABAD: Amid serious concerns of some committee members about the performance of the power sector, a meeting of...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Denmark to introduce world’s first livestock carbon tax

Denmark to introduce world’s first livestock carbon tax

COPENHAGEN: Denmark will introduce the world’s first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit

NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit

WASHINGTON: NATO allies announced Wednesday they had started the long-promised transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine as...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

43 sentenced to life for ‘terror’ links in UAE mass trial

43 sentenced to life for ‘terror’ links in UAE mass trial

DUBAI: A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed life sentences to 43 Emiratis for “terrorist” links, state...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

CPJ urges Taliban to allow private radio station to resume work

CPJ urges Taliban to allow private radio station to resume work

NEW YORK: The Taliban must cease their relentless crackdown on independent media in Afghanistan and allow the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

China seeks to boost Shanghai bloc to counter the West

China seeks to boost Shanghai bloc to counter the West

BEIJING: China is seeking to strengthen its leadership of an expanding bloc of nations it sees as a potential...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City

Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City

GAZA STRIP: Israel’s army dropped thousands of leaflets over war-torn Gaza City on Wednesday urging all residents...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 10, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (July 11 2024)...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Railways urges govt to include pensioners in national account

Railways urges govt to include pensioners in national account

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has requested the federal government to include railway pensioners in the national...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

US CG Peshawar inaugurates Malakand English Scholarship Programme

US CG Peshawar inaugurates Malakand English Scholarship Programme

PESHAWAR: US Consulate General Peshawar held an opening ceremony for the University of Malakand’s English Access...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

PITB concludes blood camp drive

PITB concludes blood camp drive

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has concluded its two-day blood camp drive, organized in...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

PFA disposes of 900kg mangoes

PFA disposes of 900kg mangoes

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) disposed of 900 kilograms of mangoes on Wednesday for using calcium carbide...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Malir Expressway: Murad orders completion of first phase on Aug 14

Malir Expressway: Murad orders completion of first phase on Aug 14

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reviewing the progress of major development works in progress in...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Minister, S&P delegation discuss current economic situation

Minister, S&P delegation discuss current economic situation

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a meeting with the delegation of Standard &...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

‘Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan’

Letters

‘Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan’

This is apropos my letter to the Editor titled ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: impact on Pakistan’ carried by the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Gold prices rise

Commodities

Gold prices rise

KARACHI: The local gold prices on Wednesday saw a slight rise but silver remained unchanged, traders said. The...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately

Taxes

Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately

KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) strongly condemned the imposition of an 18% general...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Middle class on a spinning wheel

Middle class on a spinning wheel

Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,”...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

KPRA surpasses revenue target by Rs6.77bn

Taxes

KPRA surpasses revenue target by Rs6.77bn

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs41.77 billion against the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

KATI demands cut in electricity rate to 9 cents/kw

Industry

KATI demands cut in electricity rate to 9 cents/kw

KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has pointed out that the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

OPEC sees world oil demand rising by 2.25m bpd in 2024

Energy

OPEC sees world oil demand rising by 2.25m bpd in 2024

MOSCOW/LONDON: OPEC stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and next year,...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion

Commodities

US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion

WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Dollar dips against euro

Money & Banking

Dollar dips against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Yuan slumps to near 8-month low

Money & Banking

Yuan slumps to near 8-month low

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slid to nearly eight-month lows against the US dollar on Wednesday, after data showed the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Indian rupee ends lower

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends lower

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended marginally lower on Wednesday due to slight pressure from importers’ dollar bids,...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Nvidia-led megacap charge buoys Wall Street

Stocks

Nvidia-led megacap charge buoys Wall Street

NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 again touching record highs as strength in...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

European shares rise on real estate boost

Stocks

European shares rise on real estate boost

PARIS: European shares advanced on Wednesday amid broad-based gains and upbeat corporate updates while investors...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

China stocks fall on weak inflation data

Stocks

China stocks fall on weak inflation data

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Wednesday, after data showed the country’s consumer prices grew for a fifth...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

US natgas prices ease on rising output

Energy

US natgas prices ease on rising output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Wednesday on recent increases in output, a drop in the amount of...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Malaysian palm oil futures extend losses on rising stocks

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures extend losses on rising stocks

MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Wednesday as inventories rose to a four-month high in June and...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Oil gains on supportive US stockpile data

Energy

Oil gains on supportive US stockpile data

HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a jump in US refining activity last week prompted a bigger draw than...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Soyabean futures easier on strong US crop prospects

Commodities

Soyabean futures easier on strong US crop prospects

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a 2020 low on Wednesday, while corn hovered near a four-year...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Japanese rubber futures higher

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures higher

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen, although soft...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

PMEX daily trading report

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 21.123 billion...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Copper prices rebound as dollar dips

Commodities

Copper prices rebound as dollar dips

LONDON: Copper prices in London rose for the first time in three sessions on Wednesday with support from a weaker...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim

Rates

Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 131,908 tonnes of cargo comprising 32996 tonnes of import cargo and 53,718...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Gold rises on Fed rate-cut expectations

Commodities

Gold rises on Fed rate-cut expectations

BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised expectations...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Cotton spot rates

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (July 10, 2024)...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Modest business on cotton market

Cotton & Textile

Modest business on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

LME official prices

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

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 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Open market rates of foreign currencies

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Dollar's rate in interbank market

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024)....

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Shipping Intelligence

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 10, 2024)....

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 10, 2024)...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Lahore Paper Market Rates

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

OICCI survey: Foreign investors concerned at security situation

Industry

OICCI survey: Foreign investors concerned at security situation

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), has released the results of its latest...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

TDAP to participate in Heimtextil exhibition

Industry

TDAP to participate in Heimtextil exhibition

KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in the world’s largest home and contract...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Industry leaders unite for urgent implementation of CTBCM regime

Industry

Industry leaders unite for urgent implementation of CTBCM regime

KARACHI: In a significant show of unity, leading industrial chambers and associations came together at a...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

Seventh Agricultural Census 2024 inaugurated

Industry

Seventh Agricultural Census 2024 inaugurated

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated the Seventh...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am

CCP clears merger: Nimir acquiring certain assets of P&G

Companies

CCP clears merger: Nimir acquiring certain assets of P&G

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger within the consumer care market. The...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:25am

PTA too against pegging spectrum with US dollar

PTA too against pegging spectrum with US dollar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) supports the idea to not peg spectrum with the US dollar at ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:24am

Systems Ltd hosts British HC

Companies

Systems Ltd hosts British HC

LAHORE: Systems Limited, Pakistan’s leading provider of IT and IT-Enabled Services in Pakistan, had the distinct...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:19am

Housing projects: meeting reviews progress

Housing projects: meeting reviews progress

ISLAMABAD: Under the chairmanship of Director General Capt Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (retd), an All Project Progress...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:14am

Monsoon: Iesco staff put on high alert

Energy

Monsoon: Iesco staff put on high alert

ISLAMABAD: Iesco field formations have been put on high alert due to the monsoon rains. Iesco Chief Executive ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:10am

KP govt to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi

KP govt to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi

PESHSWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided on Wednesday to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:08am

NKATI president urges govt to lend a helping hand to SMEs

Industry

NKATI president urges govt to lend a helping hand to SMEs

KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), has called...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am

Transfers, postings in FBR

Taxes

Transfers, postings in FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday transferred and posted 25 officials of Pakistan Customs...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am

Jazz Digital Squad’s grand finale concludes

Companies

Jazz Digital Squad’s grand finale concludes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's largest Data Hackathon, the Jazz Digital Squad, has concluded with a grand finale in ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am

New financial landscape: Importance of upskilling treasury professionals stressed

New financial landscape: Importance of upskilling treasury professionals stressed

KARACHI: Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr. Inayat Hussain Wednesday said continuous ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am

Fruit and Vegetables Association team meets LCCI chief

Industry

Fruit and Vegetables Association team meets LCCI chief

LAHORE: A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetables Association held a meeting with Kashif Anwar, President of the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:32am

Credit cards under ‘Kissan Card’ scheme will be available by Aug 10

Credit cards under ‘Kissan Card’ scheme will be available by Aug 10

LAHORE: The Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, said here on Wednesday that the credit cards to be...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:30am

Nawaz seeks reorganisation of PML-N

Nawaz seeks reorganisation of PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif is going to start direct contacts with the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:27am

CS directs departments to submit PC-1 under ADP by 31st

CS directs departments to submit PC-1 under ADP by 31st

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Wednesday, directed the provincial departments to submit the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:24am

Costly electricity: FESCO says trying to compensate consumers through minimum line losses, uninterrupted power supply

Energy

Costly electricity: FESCO says trying to compensate consumers through minimum line losses, uninterrupted power supply

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is trying its optimum best to compensate its consumers for...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:21am

PSX holidays

Stocks

PSX holidays

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 and Wednesday, July 17,...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:20am

JI to stage sit-in against power tariffs on 12th

JI to stage sit-in against power tariffs on 12th

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has called on the government to reduce electricity tariffs,...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:16am

Tax dept can’t reject advance tax estimates filed by taxpayer

Taxes

Tax dept can’t reject advance tax estimates filed by taxpayer

LAHORE: A taxpayer company has challenged unwarranted recovery of advance tax by the tax department, saying that the...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:13am

PCB removes selectors Wahab, Razzaq

PCB removes selectors Wahab, Razzaq

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday terminated the services of Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz as...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:10am

Addressing ‘a matter of grave concern’

Addressing ‘a matter of grave concern’

EDITORIAL: In his wide-ranging speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit themed “Strengthening...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:58am

Moving the capital back to Karachi

Moving the capital back to Karachi

To save Jinnah’s Pakistan, voices are being raised to move the capital back to his city from where the journey had...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:52am

‘Nationwide protests’?

‘Nationwide protests’?

It seems the mainstream press is finally waking up to the social implications of the new tax regime. So far it’s...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am

About energy reforms

About energy reforms

EDITORIAL: It seems we’ve all but reached the point where unaffordable energy alone will break the working class,...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am

PSX closes deep in the red

Rates

PSX closes deep in the red

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am

Strike against TTP inside Afghanistan: US says it’s related to independent decisions of Pakistan

Strike against TTP inside Afghanistan: US says it’s related to independent decisions of Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The United States has hinted at potential military strikes against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am

Over 500 shops gutted in Sunday Bazaar

Over 500 shops gutted in Sunday Bazaar

ISLAMABAD: Over 500 shops were gutted in Sunday Bazaar on Wednesday after a massive fire broke out due to unknown...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am

Two soldiers, two policemen martyred, terrorist killed

Two soldiers, two policemen martyred, terrorist killed

RAWALPINDI: A joint intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces and Police in general area Hassan...

Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 31	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 31	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 31	156.20
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 31	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 31	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 31	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 30	5,906.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 30	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Dec 30	19,486.79
Dow Jones / Dec 30	42,573.73
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 30	19,909.14
India Sensex / Dec 31	78,017.14
Hang Seng / Dec 31	20,059.95
FTSE 100 / Dec 31	8,125.32

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 30	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 30	241,430.80
Petrol/Litre / Dec 31	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 31	71.59
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 31	2,605.88
Diesel/Litre / Dec 31	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Hira Textile / Dec 31 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	3.75 ▲ 0.45 (13.64%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 31 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	8.33 ▲ 1.00 (13.64%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Dec 31 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.88 ▲ 0.88 (12.57%)
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 31 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	9.38 ▲ 1.00 (11.93%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 31 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.47 (11.75%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 31 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.99 ▲ 1.00 (11.12%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 31 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	15.70 ▲ 1.43 (10.02%)
Sindh Abadgar / Dec 31 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	39.33 ▲ 3.58 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 31 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	65.45 ▲ 5.95 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 31 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.12 ▼ -0.98 (-16.07%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 31 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	7.60 ▼ -0.90 (-10.59%)
Nimir Resins / Dec 31 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	30.76 ▼ -3.42 (-10.01%)
Frontier Ceram / Dec 31 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	42.91 ▼ -4.77 (-10.00%)
Fateh Sports / Dec 31 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.50 ▼ -8.72 (-10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Dec 31 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	203.81 ▼ -22.65 (-10.00%)
Noon Sugar / Dec 31 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	81.31 ▼ -9.03 (-10.00%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Dec 31 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	425.82 ▼ -47.31 (-10.00%)
Gammon Pak / Dec 31 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	45.59 ▼ -5.06 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Dec 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	212,308,919 ▲ 0.42
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	111,551,930 ▼ -0.05
B.O.Punjab / Dec 31 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	84,182,656 ▲ 0.28
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 31 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	66,177,767 ▲ 1.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 31 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	55,597,038 ▲ 0.69
Pak Refinery / Dec 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	50,017,805 ▲ 3.54
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 31 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	48,777,302 ▼ -0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,320,218 ▲ 0.24
Pak Elektron / Dec 31 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	36,348,761 ▼ -0.91

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