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Pakistan

HC Maaroof meets Younis to convey best wishes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmad Maaroof met Dr Muhammad Yunus, the head of...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Situation during first monsoon spell under control: Sindh minister

HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Rehabilitation Department Makhdoom Mehbub-ul-Zaman has said that the after having...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Waste disposal: foreign garbage collection cos fail to deliver

KARACHI: The waste management crisis in Karachi continues to spiral out of control, despite the introduction of...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

PRA asked to increase revenue by Rs50bn

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to link the Punjab Revenue...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Three DSPs removed over misconduct

LAHORE: The Inspector General of Police has suspended three DSPs for misconduct, inefficiency, abusing power and ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Air pollution in Lahore not just winter problem: experts

LAHORE: Environment friendly solutions along with regulations/policies are required to make significant improvements...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

DG NLC inaugurates local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers

KARACHI: Director General NLC, Maj Gen Farrukh Rao, inaugurated the local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers in a...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Letters

‘Israel and allies are after bigger trophies…’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Israel and allies are after bigger trophies” carried by the...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Punjab climate change policy, action plan finalised

LAHORE: In the light of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the elimination of smog along with...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

WISE holds seminar titled ‘Youth digital pathways for sustainable uplift’

LAHORE: “Youth digital innovation is a powerful force for sustainable development, particularly in countries like...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Companies

‘Deceptive marketing’ CCP imposes Rs60m fine on Unilever Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing fine of Rs60 million on ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Zardari condemns attack on security forces in Tirah

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned an attack on security forces in Tirah Valley of ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Business & Finance

Prices of essential kitchen items show a rising trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Energy

US natural gas rises on hot weather outlook

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures touched an over two-week peak on Friday, aided by forecasts for hotter weather and...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Copper rallies as US growth fears ease and China inventories fall

LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Friday after US jobs data eased fears of a growth slowdown in the United States,...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

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

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying on cotton market

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

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

EU wheat ends firm on crop concerns, eyes on Egypt

PARIS: European wheat ended the week firm, supported by new estimates that French farmers gathered a quarter less...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Governor holds meeting on medical college in Attock

LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan/Chancellor presided over a meeting regarding the establishment of...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

World

Hezbollah says launched ‘squadrons of drones’ at Israel after Sidon attack

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Iran-back Hezbollah group said it launched on Saturday explosive-laden drones at a ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

World

Harris leads Trump by 4 points in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls

WASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Opinion

The quest for cheap electricity

Rising in the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region of China near Lake Mapam, Indus River or Sindhu Darya is world’s...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

World

Russia evacuates tens of thousands amid Ukraine incursion

MOSCOW: Struggling to contain a major Ukrainian incursion, Russia on Saturday said it had evacuated tens of ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Europe

Anti-racism protesters rally across UK

LONDON: Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators rallied across the UK on Saturday to protest recent rioting blamed on...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

World

Landslide kills eight in Ugandan capital

KAMPALA: A landslide at a landfill in Uganda’s capital Kampala has killed eight people, the city’s authorities...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

South Asia

Yunus hails slain student in appeal for unity

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for religious unity Saturday after embracing the ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Lesco arrests 26 suspects over power theft in 24 hours

LAHORE: In a bid to curb the menace of power theft, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Proposal discussed to establish UK-based university campuses at NSIT City

LAHORE: To enhance academic opportunities and position of CBD NSIT City, Lahore, as a premier educational hub, CEO...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Sports

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Ranjan Madugalle named Match Referee

LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Steps taken to ensure protection of minorities’ rights

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that minorities are the crown of our head, and there will be...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

LDA chalks out security plan for Chehlum and Urs

LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration has chalked out a security plan for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

98 vehicles snatched, 66 robbed & four murdered in capital on WoW

ISLAMABAD: Carjacker gangs stole or snatched over 90 motorbikes and eight vehicles from the jurisdiction of ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

Shadman PS attack case: ATC adjourns proceedings against PTI leaders

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court adjourned the proceedings in Shadman police station attack case till September 12...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 10, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 11, 2024)....

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

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

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Taxes

WHT waiver granted for Arshad’s Olympic prize: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge any withholding tax on prize money received by ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Gold holds ground on US Fed rate-cut hopes, lower yields

BENGALURU: Gold prices held steady on Friday after a sharp rise in the previous session, bolstered by a dip in US...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures rise

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a fourth straight day on Friday to post the first weekly gain in four...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Iron ore recovers

BEIJING: Iron ore futures recovered on Friday, boosted by better-than-expected inflation data out of top consumer...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures gain

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian and Chicago contracts and...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Indian steelmakers seek to soften proposed import curbs on key raw material

NEW DELHI: Indian steelmakers want the government to soften proposed import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Russia’s Sovecon cuts wheat crop forecast amid lower yields

MOSCOW: Russian agricultural consultancy Sovecon revised its forecast for the country’s 2024 wheat crop down to...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest had reached an estimated 92% of the crop as of last Tuesday, ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Corn and soy futures near four-year low, wheat rises

CHICAGO: Chicago corn and soy futures closed near four-year lows on Friday and posted weekly losses, while wheat...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Vietnam Jan-July coffee exports down

HANOI: Vietnam’s coffee exports in the first seven months of this year were 979,353 metric tons, down 12.4% from a...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Business & Finance

Reap, TDAP rejoice at $4bn rice export achievement milestone

KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap), in association with the Trade Development Authority of...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Industry

Industry leaders discuss future of digital infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: Kazim Mujtaba, President of the Consumer Division at Jazz, outlined the company’s evolution from a...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Industry

Traders considering stepping up protest against power tariffs

KARACHI: Traders have continued rallying to galvanize support for their demands for ending oppressive taxes and high...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Commodities

Gold prices firm

KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday remained stable following the unchanged international bullion value,...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Editorials

Riots in the UK

EDITORIAL: The mass hysteria, violence and Islamophobic sentiments instigated in the wake of the stabbings of three...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Ministry against allocating funds to PSDP?

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special initiative (PD&SI) is considering not allocating...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am

Can help cut $500m losses and circular debt: World Bank calls for utilising Balochistan’s ‘VRE’ potential

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan has enormous variable renewable energy (VRE) potential which can electrify the province and...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am

FBR asked to facilitate exporters on super tax, FTR if flexibility exists

ISLAMABAD: Minster for Commerce Jam Kamal has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review demands of exporters...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am

Ogra urged to probe impact of smuggled fuels

A letter written by the Chief Operating Officer of Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited states despite the introduction of high standards, local refineries do not comply with the govt’s elevated standards

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am

US inflation still ‘uncomfortably’ high: Fed official

WASHINGTON: US inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the Federal Reserve’s target despite the progress it has made...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6bn mega airport

NAIROBI: Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am

Non-implementation of SC verdicts violation of constitution: Justice Shah

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, said non-implementation of the...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am

Pakistan

Special stamp honouring Arshad Nadeem issued

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan issued on Saturday a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Independence Day,...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am

Pakistan

Record-setting performance in Paris Olympics 2024: President Zardari will confer civil award upon Arshad Nadeem

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem for displaying a record-setting...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am

PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli strike on Gaza school

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned an Israeli strike on a...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:29am

Transfer to FBR admin pool: SHC dismisses plea of 12 senior IR officials

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed the plea of 12 senior officials of Inland Revenue Service, who...

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:31am

Editorials

Violence against women

EDITORIAL: The everyday reality of far too many women in Pakistan, tragically, is marred by violence and the...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am

Companies

AIKO introduces N-Type ABC modules for Pak consumers

KARACHI: AIKO, a global leader in photovoltaic technology, is expanding into Pakistan with the introduction of its...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am

Industry

IPPs termed death warrant for industry

KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am

Industry

FoodAg exhibition: $107m deals realised, $434m MoUs inked: Jam

KARACHI: Business deals worth $107 million have been realised so far while, $434 million worth of MOUs were signed ...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am

Industry

KCCI & ITC announce new partnership

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) Geneva are...

Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 19	281.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 19	281.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 19	147.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 19	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 19	1.35
Euro to USD / Sep 19	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 19	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 19	6,664.36
India Sensex / Sep 19	82,626.23
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 19	45,045.81
Nasdaq / Sep 19	22,631.48
Hang Seng / Sep 19	26,545.10
FTSE 100 / Sep 19	9,216.67
Dow Jones / Sep 19	46,315.27
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 19	23,639.41
France CAC40 / Sep 19	7,853.59

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 19	63.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 19	15,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 19	332,218
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 19	3,685.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 19	66.29
Petrol/Litre / Sep 23	264.61
Diesel/Litre / Sep 23	272.77

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cres.Star Ins. / Sep 19 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	6.37 ▲ 1 (18.62%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 19 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	7.35 ▲ 0.77 (11.7%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 19 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	10.18 ▲ 1 (10.89%)
B.O.Punjab / Sep 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	26.27 ▲ 2.39 (10.01%)
Metro Steel / Sep 19 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	18.68 ▲ 1.7 (10.01%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Sep 19 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	48.13 ▲ 4.38 (10.01%)
Tariq Corporation / Sep 19 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	18.91 ▲ 1.72 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Sep 19 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	61.78 ▲ 5.62 (10.01%)
Calcorp Ltd / Sep 19 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	45.94 ▲ 4.18 (10.01%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Sep 19 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	28.92 ▲ 2.63 (10%)

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Sep 19 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	5.35 ▼ -0.63 (-10.54%)
Idrees Tex. / Sep 19 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	26.46 ▼ -2.94 (-10%)
J.K.Spinning / Sep 19 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	247.10 ▼ -27.46 (-10%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Sep 19 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	33.80 ▼ -3.75 (-9.99%)
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 19 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	8.55 ▼ -0.91 (-9.62%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Sep 19 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	6.25 ▼ -0.62 (-9.02%)
Universal Ins. / Sep 19 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	32.50 ▼ -3.21 (-8.99%)
Reliance Weaving / Sep 19 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	105.19 ▼ -9.18 (-8.03%)
Olympia Mills / Sep 19 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.50 ▼ -3.05 (-7.71%)
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Sep 19 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	6.09 ▼ -0.5 (-7.59%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Sep 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	169,773,055 ▼ -0.34
B.O.Punjab / Sep 19 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	165,854,902 ▲ 2.39
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	162,011,397 ▼ -0.11
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 19 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	135,091,867 ▲ 0.51
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	94,275,609 ▲ 0.02
Bank Makramah / Sep 19 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	89,879,525 ▲ 0.65
P.T.C.L. / Sep 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	77,889,542 ▲ 1.6
Fauji Foods Ltd / Sep 19 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	74,618,668 ▲ 0.09
Telecard Limited / Sep 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	66,954,977 ▼ -0.23
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 19 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,032,740 ▼ -0.21

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