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CJ hoists flag on LHC building

LAHORE: Acting Chief Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh on Wednesday hoisted the national flag on the Lahore High Court...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Maryam attends flag-hoisting ceremony at Lahore Fort

LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, Independence Day was marked across Punjab on Wednesday with a renewed ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:19am

CJCSC, Services Chiefs and armed forces greet the nation

ISLAMABAD: The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:16am

Governor emphasizes positive role for country's uplift

LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan hoisted national flag in a solemn ceremony held here at Governor...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:13am

Educational institutions of Lahore celebrate Independence Day

LAHORE: Like other segments of the society, the educational institutions of Lahore on Monday celebrated the 78th...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:11am

Murad launches 10-day polio drive targeting over 1m children

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah launched a crucial 10-day polio eradication campaign aimed at...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:10am

PNSC celebrates Independence Day

KARACHI: The 78th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in the institution organised by Pakistan National...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:07am

‘Independence struggle goes on’, says Justice Kayani

ISLAMABAD: To mark the country’s Independence Day, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the premises of Islamabad...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:06am

NBP celebrates 78th Independence Day with great patriotism

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with great enthusiasm and...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:04am

Companies

JazzCash President accepted into Forbes Finance Council

ISLAMABAD: Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech platform, has been accepted into the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Energy

2020 IPP report’s recommendations: Power sector circles for implementation

LAHORE: The power sector circles have demanded transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s power sector by...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 03:17pm

Imam Masjid-i-Nabvi (PBUH) leaves for KSA

LAHORE: Dr Salah Bin Mohammad Al-Budair, the imam (prayer leader) of Masjid-i-Nabvi (PBUH) Wednesday left here for...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:47am

77th Independence Day celebrated across KP

PESHAWAR: 77th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national zeal and spirit across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:41am

Independence Day celebrations held at historical places across Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Archaeology Department organized celebrations and events at historical places across the Punjab ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan HC celebrates Independence Day in London

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commission in London celebrated the Independence Day with traditional zeal and enthusiasm...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:20am

PTI holds rallies for ‘real independence’

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged dozens of big and small rallies on the eve of the 77th Independence ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:17am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Mainstream media and social media

“What is the difference in the speed of dissemination between mainstream media and social media?” “Before I ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 06:46am

UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability

UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday officially launched a new data-driven “vulnerability” index that...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:39am

Russia reintroduces ban on petrol exports till year end

MOSCOW: The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:38am

Nishan-i-Pakistan announced for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, approved...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:17pm

4 soldiers martyred; 6 Khwarij ‘sent to hell’

ISLAMABAD: On night of 12/13 August 2024, fire exchange took place between the security forces and Khwarij in South...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:24am

NA panel summons PTA head over social media disruption

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT has sought an explanation from Chairman of the Pakistan...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:23am

Child killed, 95 injured due to firing in air in Karachi

KARACHI: At least 95 people were injured and a child was killed as a result of celebratory firing in air in Karachi...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:38am

NDMA issues new flood warning

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a new flash and urban flood warning as the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Nepal approves long-delayed war crimes bill

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s parliament approved Wednesday long-delayed amendments to the transitional justice act aimed at...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Ukrainian army ‘moving further’ into Russia: Zelensky

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops are “moving further” into Russia, as...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Wapda, NTDC celebrate Independence Day with zeal

LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

SU marks Independence Day with national spirit

HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh Jamshoro and its campuses celebrated Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

SSUET celebrates Independence Day with patriotic zeal

KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) celebrated Pakistan Independence Day with...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

SNGPL, LCCI, NESPAK celebrate Independence Day

LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Head Office in Lahore to...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

SAFMA organizes seminar on ‘Future Vision of South Asia’

LAHORE: The South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) organized a seminar titled "Future Vision of South Asia" on...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Custodial death, rape cases: ‘Registration of FIR does not trump proceedings’: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the other day that a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Middle class is in deep recession

What good is a 3.2 percent GDP growth rate next year and inflation dropping below 10 percent in FY25 to someone...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:52am

Letters

Escalating political temperature…

During my close association with various governments, including those of PML(N), PPP, martial law regimes, and PTI, ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Energy

PRIED’s study; ‘Include external costs to accurately price Thar coal power’

KARACHI: The Thar coal is being promoted as cheap local fuel for future, however there are huge socio-environmental...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

PTI says will hold rallies in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi

BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced that it will hold public gatherings in three major...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Embassy of Pakistan hosts flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

Gulf markets rise amid global stock rally

DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global shares to end higher on Wednesday, after the US producer price data...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

Nikkei ends higher

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors weighed news that Japan’s prime minister will...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

China stocks down to 6-month low after lending data tumbles

SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped to their weakest levels in six months on Wednesday after data showed lending by the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

FTSE 100 ends higher as softer CPI boosts rate optimism

LONDON: London stocks ended higher after advancing for a fourth straight session on Wednesday as soft consumer ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

STOXX 600 climbs as upbeat earnings buoy travel and leisure

FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stocks index rose on Wednesday, boosted by travel and leisure and financial shares, with...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Stocks

Wall Street struggles for direction as Alphabet falls

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, as Alphabet slid and as signs of moderating ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Asia

Japan’s PM Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, succumbing to public...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Asia

Myanmar junta chief, China FM discuss ‘stability’ as clashes rage

YANGON: Myanmar’s embattled junta chief and China’s foreign minister on Wednesday discussed security along their...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Middle East

Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks, Iran considers Israel attack

CAIRO: The Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday it would not take part in a new round of Gaza ...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:39am

Military, NATO bases in Germany hit by security scares

FRANKFURT: A German military base was sealed off for several hours Wednesday as authorities investigated suspected...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:29am

CPJ denounces Israel’s smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated ‘terrorist’ labels

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israel to stop making unproven claims that journalists slain...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:42am

Twin cities: LEAs arrange comprehensive security

ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Wednesday made comprehensive security arrangements in twin cities on the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Meezan Bank celebrates Independence Day

KARACHI: Meezan Bank marked the country’s 78th Independence Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebrations...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Punjab Assembly celebrates 78th Independence Day

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony, marking the...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

PTI leader Aamir Mughal arrested

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police on Wednesday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir Mughal, who was...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Independence Day celebrated: BISP to launch nationwide tree-plantation drive

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) announced to have launched nationwide tree plantation drive ...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Energy

Slowing global jet fuel consumption adds to oil demand concern

NEW YORK: Global jet fuel demand is poised to soften as a slowdown in consumer spending hits travel budgets, a shift...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Europe

Nordic countries join forces to combat spread of Swedish gang crime

STOCKHOLM: Nordic countries will increase police cooperation and form hub in Stockholm in an effort to prevent...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

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 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 14, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 15, 2024)...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

PM says power tariffs to be revised downward soon

Will unveil government’s economic programme to the nation in the next few days

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 10:27am

Transmission sector: World Bank concerned at delay in approval of contract extensions

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has expressed concern at the outstanding delays in approvals of extensions in...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:25am

Cut in WHT lines, implementation of track and trace system: DLIs lagging behind targets, says World Bank

ISLAMABAD: The Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) regarding reduction in withholding tax (WHT) lines and...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 03:18pm

Thai court sacks PM over ethics case

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:23am

US says seeks to deepen partnership

ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day and...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:39am

Tajir Dost Scheme: unfriendly response?

EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive has revealed that 58,000 out of 3.2 million small traders/shopkeepers have...

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:56am

Relentless terrorism

EDITORIAL: Tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) face a resurgent wave of terrorism from Afghanistan-based TTP...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

MENA

Nearly 4,000 Pakistan companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in six months

This figure puts Pakistan second on list of new non-Emirati companies joining the Dubai body during January-June 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:48am

Companies

PTCL Group to provide managed WAN solution to ZTBL nationwide

KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Economic stability key to national sovereignty: SBP governor

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Wednesday said economic stability is the key to national...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Money & Banking

Russian rouble rebounds after touching 10-month low

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rebounded against the dollar on Wednesday after falling for six trading sessions in a row...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah leads gains

BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and equities rallied on Wednesday after soft US producer prices data stirred hopes...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Money & Banking

China’s yuan firms as US dollar weakness

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed against the US dollar on Wednesday as weakness in the greenback following data...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Money & Banking

Dollar loses ground against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar lost ground against its major peers on Wednesday, helping the euro to an eight-month peak, as...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee gives up nearly all gains against dollar

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended nearly flat on Wednesday as US dollar demand from importers and foreign banks eroded...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

BD turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks: S&P

NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Companies

Mars to boost snack portfolio in mega $36bn deal for Pringles maker Kellanova

NEW YORK: Family-owned candy giant Mars is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a nearly $36 billion deal, bringing...

Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am

Circular debt becomes major obstacle to progress: UBG

Industry

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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